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Ganesh Utsav Mandal violates Mumbai Police norms, results in clashes between two sides, 17 held for rioting

The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, celebrating the festival for the 81st year, held a press briefing while unveiling the first look of the Elephant God in Lalbaug on Monday. Media persons and people from the area flocked to the venue to catch a glimpse of the Ganesh idol.

Lalu in Mumbai hospital

By A Staff Reporter

rector of AHI. “This is a scheduled medical ashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Lalu evaluation. There is no cause to Prasad Yadav has reportedly panic,” said a spokesperson for AHI. been admitted to the Asian Heart Asked if the former Chief MinisInstitute (AHI) at the Bandra-Kurla ter of Bihar would have to undergo Complex, late on Sunday night, for any surgery, the spokesperson said, cardiac-related problems. Accord- "Investigations are ongoing. The ing to sources, his condition is sta- course of action will be decided ble and he is under observation in only after medical evaluations are the care of Dr Ramakant Panda, di- complete.”

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he Mumbai police has decided to strictly implement the 10pm deadline in place for loudspeakers and disc jockey systems used by various mandals during the Ganesh festival. This decision ensued because the police department feels that several mandals are violating the sound pollution norms based on orders of the Bombay High Court.

The recent incident of such a violation was reported from Gaondevi locality in Vakola wherein a group of Mandal volunteers who were part of the Ganesh procession, allegedly clashed with one of the members of a certain family from the vicinity, who had urged the Mandal to lower the sound level of their loudspeak-

ers as it was adversely affecting his elderly grandmother.

The incident took place at around 11 to 11.30 pm. The mandal named 'Vighneshwar Rahiwashi Sangh Ganesh Utsav Mandal' was in procession when one youth asked the DJ to reduce or stop the sound system because his grandmother was not well.

Mandal's DJ Prabhakar Swami ignored the request, and in turn abused and slapped him. The other mandal volunteers also joined in the fray and assaulted the youth. Taking umbrage at this, the family members of the assaulted youth, joined in the fracas resulting in a free-for all which ensued for about 30 minutes, with both sides attacking and assailing each other with whatever they could lay their hands on, including hockey

sticks, bamboos and a host of other assault items.

Assistant Police Inspector (API) Rajdutt Kamble of Vakola Police noted, “We have arrested 17 people from both sides, the quarrel erupted when family members asked Ganesh Utsav Mandal to reduce the music system volume at around 11 PM, they both clashed with each other, few got major injuries and they are recuperating in the VN Desai Hospital. On the basis of the complaint filed by Yashwant Passte of the Mandal, seven people from the family were arrested.”

DCP Dhananjay Kulkarni, the spokesperson of Mumbai Police told the ADC, “We have FIR against Continued on pg 8 «

UHC draws framework for better health system

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It focusses on giving good quality health services to every citizen as also on striking a balance between the number of patients and the income of a doctor

By Shwetha Kannan

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ith the state elections round the corner, the Maharashtra Universal Health Care (UHC) group has come out with a framework for the state after consulting experts from all fields and working on it for more than one year. While the framework definitely focusses on giving every citizen of the state access to good quality health services, it also makes sure that doctors too benefit by being a part of the UHC system by in-sourcing them and making them a part of a publicly managed system.

One of the recommendations in the framework states that doctors who become a part of the UHC system will be given a stipulated amount of income and they will have to handle a fixed number of patients.

Speaking about this point, Dr Abhay Shukla from Maharashtra UHC group said, “There will be a balance between the number of patients and the income of the doctor. With this

Dr Abhay Shukla from Maharashtra UHC group (second from left) at the meeting with noted journalist Dr P Sainath (last from left) along with other members of the group arrangement, the doctors will have financial security and also their workload will be reduced.”

Dr Shukla further went on to say, “There are doctors in our state and beyond who want to practice medicine the way they were taught in their medical colleges without administering unwanted medicines and asking patients to undergo unnecessary tests, just to make money. They want to be out of the cut throat competition where the number of patients coming to them depends on the cuts they pay to the concerned person. But as an individual they can not do this and to keep their prac-

tice on, they too end up giving cuts and commissions. But this becomes stressful for them.

So once the doctors become a part of the UHC system, they will be out of the competition of getting more patients to earn more money. They will be given a good fixed income and also be given a certain population to take care of. This way there will be no mad rush to earn money and the practice of subjecting people to unnecessary tests will also be curbed.”

“We have spoken to 60 doctors from Maharashtra who have shared the experiences of their struggles to set up practice and have

spoken about the need to have an organised set up for doctors who want to practice medicine as a noble profession with peace of mind. The UHC system will be a great platform for such doctors as well for small doctors who are struggling to have a practice and young pass outs,” he added.

Maharashtra UHC is planning to have a meeting with doctors to share and promote this idea in their fraternity.

The other aspects in the policy draft are about the need for appropriate allocation of funds and manpower to make UHC work in the state. Also, the need for political will to make UHC a reality was emphasised upon.

Noted journalist Dr P Sainath who was also present at the discussion said, “Universalisation is a must for all essential social services.

Its basis is embodied in the Indian constitution. Providing healthcare is the primary duty of the state. Maharashtra today presents a paradox of high growth rate and per capita income along with considerable health resources but yet a majority of the population, urban as well as rural, is not able to access basic healthcare facilities because of the nature of the healthcare system. The solution to this problem is developing a UHC system with access to cashless health care for all, based on strengthened public system and insourced, regulated private providers in a publicly managed system.”

Explaining law on domestic violence against women Handbook provides guidelines on the implementation of the law and has suggestions on the subject from experts By a staff reporter

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OHIM (Monitoring of Hinsa) cell, collaboration between the Department of Women and Child Development, Maharashtra, and Majlis Legal Centre, yesterday launched ‘The Domestic Violence Handbook – Best Practices, Protocols and Reporting Formats’ to be fol-

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis The book was released by Prof Varsha Gaikwad, Minister of Maharashtra for Women and Child Development; Fauzia Khan, Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra and Ujjwal Uke, Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Maharashtra.

The information in the Handbook is organized as follows:

We do roaring business during festival season!

Provisions and procedures under the DV Act Protocols and Best Practices for each agency Best Practices are framed keeping in mind the spirit of the Act to bring clarity and bridge gaps within the existing provisions. These have been approved by each stakeholder and must be followed to ensure effective implementation of the Act Reporting Formats contain the specimen registers and formats for reporting to be maintained by each agency at the taluka/ward level.

Monitoring mechanisms - a three-tier bottom up system to monitor the implementation of the DV Act in Maharashtra.

lowed in case of domestic violence against women. The book was released by Prof.Varsha Gaikwad, Minister of Maharashtra for Women and Child Development, Fauzia Khan, Hon'ble Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra and Ujjwal Uke, Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Maharashtra.While the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was established in 2005, the effective implementation of the act needed a framework for a well-coordinated, multi- agency response to domestic violence within the State, to allow optimum implementation of the laws.

With the launch of the handbook, a first of its kind initiative in the country that brings together suggestion from all stakeholders, DWCD Maharashtra is now empowering all the stakeholders to ensure better implementation of the law in cases of domestic violence.

Expressing his appreciation towards this initiative, Prithviraj Chavan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra, said, “This is indeed a brilliant and an excellent initiative to take care of domestic violence against women in the country. Such path-breaking initiative to provide protocol and best practices to stakeholders and to lay down reporting and monitoring mechanism, will greatly enhance the objective of the Act”

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Metro-3 corridor’s bhoomipujan today

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he Bhoomipujan ceremony for the Colaba-Bandra-Andheri (Seepz) Metro-3 corridor will be performed by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today at 3 pm near Marol Fire Brigade Station, Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, Marol. This corridor is the first to be constructed by the newly constituted Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), officials of MMRDA said.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has played a major role in the planning and designing of the 32.5 km Metro corridor – the first underground metro in Mumbai. The line will comprise 26 underground stations, one station at grade and a car depot in Aarey Milk Colony in Goregaon (E).

“Public transport in Mumbai has seen a rapid change after the inauguration of the first metro ( Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar) and the first monorail (Wadala to Chembur),” said Dilip Kawathkar, Joint Project Director (PR), MMRDA. The metro-3 corridor is expected to be completed in the next seven years and is financed

by Government of Maharashtra, Government of India and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) worth Rs 23,136 crore.

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NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

I have changed my name from Deriya Farzana Kadar to Miss.

Deraiya Farzana Kadar as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Deriya Kadar Valibhai to Mr. Deraiya Kadar Valibhai as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

O Holy st.Jude,Apostle & C-20507

Martyr,great in virtue & rich in miracles,near kinsman of Jesus christ,Faithful Intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need,to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart & humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.Help me in my present urgent petition,in return I promise to make your name known & cause you to be invoked.

Say three Our Fathers,three Hail Marys & three Glory be’s St.Jude Pray for us & all who invoke your aid Amen.

(Publication must be promised).

(This Novena has never been known to fail.This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days.)

Thank you St. Jude for favours granted. SAC C-20534 Thank you St. Jude for favours granted. PND C-20535 Holy Father, Mother Mary, Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for Awas.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I, Malabahen Babulal Vora, now W/o. Arvind Amratlal Kapadia, R/o. Maheshwar Darshan, Bldg. No. 1, Flat No. 11, 3rd Floor, S.V. Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai-400 054.

Hence forth shall be known as Mala Arvind Kapadia for all purpose as per Affidavit 14th August, 2014 .

C-20500 I have changed my name from Deraiya Farzana Kadar to Mrs. Farzana Mohmed Hussain Selot as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-20501 I have changed my name from Deriya Halima Kadar to Mrs. Deraiya Halima Kadar as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-20502 I have changed my name from Nainmal Sarada to Mrs. Sarada Mitesh Bafna as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Meetesh Kumar Madanlal Bafna to Mitesh Madanlal Bafna as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

C-20508 I have changed my name from “ Tohfik Yusuf Syed Watgeri” to “Mr. Taufiq Yusuf Sayed Watgeri” as per affidavit dated 07/04/2014 C-20509

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I have changed my name from Syed Mahrez Alam Hoozur Alam Sayed, to ‘Mahrez Alam Huzoor Alam Sayed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/08/2014.

C-20522 I have changed my name from Minhaj Ali Mansoor Ali, to ‘Minhaj Ali Mansoor Ali Sayed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/08/2014.

C-20523 I have changed my name from Archana Deepakkumar Ghemeri, to ‘Archana Dinager’ as per Maharashtra Govt.

Gazette No. (U- 12105) Dated: 10/07/2014.

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I have changed my name from Ms. Nikita Kolvankar to Nikita Nair as per Affidavit dated 28th July 2014.

C-20539 I have changed my name from Imran Bi Qureshi to Imrana Saeed Qureshi as per deedpoll Affidavit C-20540 I have changed my name from Imran Hyder to Imran Haider Kazmi as per deedpoll Affidavit C-20541 I have changed my name from Khatoonbi Hameed Rajwadkar to Khatoon Hameed Rajwadkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit/ Annexure 'E'.

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I Gandhi Neha Rajnikant Gandhi has changed my name to Naziya Yasin Patel as per Maha. Gazette No ( X-49025)

I, Archana Dinager have changed my Daughter’s name from Mansi Mahesh Talreja, to ‘Mansi Dinager’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 12106) Dated: 10/07/2014.

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I have changed my name from Ketankumar Bipinchandra Thakar to Ketan Bipinchandra Thaker through Affidavit dated 25/8/14 C-20511

I have changed my name from Kashmira Ashfaq Abdul Karim, to ‘Kashmira Ashfaque Taufique’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/08/2014.

I have changed my name from Jafar Sayed to Jafar Mehdi Sayed as per Affidavit C-20544

I have changed my name from Devyani Natubhai Joshi to Devyani Ketan Thaker through Affidavit dated 25/8/14 C-20512 I have changed my name from Jaishrila Manibhai Patel to Jaishrila Rohit Patel through Affidavit dated 25/8/14 C-20513 I have changed my name from Nikunj Rohitkumar Patel To Nikunj Rohit Patel through Affidavit dated 25/8/14 C-20514 I have changed my name from Miss Choudhari Jyoti Kumari to Mrs. Jyoti Dhansukhlal Jain as per Affidavit dated 25.08.2014 C-20515 I have changed my name from Miss. Hafizabee Zakir Hussen Shaikh to Miss. Sadaf Zakir Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 25.08.2014 C-20516 I have changed my name from Mr. Sami Ahmed Ansari to Mr. Mohd Sami Ansari as per Affidavit dated 25.08.2014 C-20517 I have change of Name from Khan Shamoon Zakaria Zaheer Khairat to Shamoon Zakaria Zaheeruddin Khan as per Affidavit dated 23/8/2014 C-20518 I have change of name from Saba Aafrin Abdul Hamid Khan Inamdar to Saba Aafrin Mohammed Tariq Kazi as per Affidavit dated 25/8/2014 C-20519

I have changed my name from Ravindr Shridhar Mane to Mr. Ravindra Shridhar Mane as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Neelam Sanjeeb Parhi, to ‘Sanjeev Padhy’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 16967) Dated: 07/08/2014.

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I have changed my name from Ajitkumar Ramchandra Yadav to Mr. Ajeet Ramchandra Yadav as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Pawtiwala Junaid Kader, to ‘Pavtiwala Junaid Kader’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/08/2014.

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C-20526 I have changed my name from Ashfaq Abdul Karim, to ‘Ashfaque Abdul Karim Taufique’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/08/2014.

C-20527 I have changed my name from Asfaq Abdul Karim, to ‘Ashfaque Abdul Karim Taufique’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/08/2014.

I have changed my name from Shabnam Mehboob Bagad to Shabnam Mehboob Sayed as per Gazette No(X-11062)

I have changed my name from Momin Sufiyaan Imtiyaz to Momin Sufiyan Imtiyaz as per deedpoll Affidavit C-20545 I have changed my name from Shahnaz Imtiyaz Momin to Shehnaz Imtiyaz Momin as per deedpoll Affidavit C-20546

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I have changed my name from Hameedabi Ibrahim to Madivala Hameedabi Ibrahim as per deedpoll Affidavit C-20547

I have changed my name from Sayed Nasir Sayed Moinuddin, to ‘Nasir Moinuddin Sayed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sachinkumar Ramdarash Rajbhar to Sachin Ramdarash Rajbhar as per deedpoll Affidavit dated 23/8/2014

I have changed my name from Altaph Hussein Ibrahim, to ‘Altaf Hussain Ibrahim Tinwale’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/08/2014.

C-20530 I have changed my name from Shaikh Shabina Sattar, to ‘Shaikh Shabana Husain’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/08/2014.

C-20531 I have changed my name from Soheb, to ‘Shoeb Khan’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/08/2014.

C-20532 I have changed my name from Jakera Bi, to ‘Shaikh Zakera Begum Nawab’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/08/2014.

C-20533 I have changed my name from Prakash Chandra Parakh to Prakash Parakh as per deedpoll Affidavit dated 26/8/2014 C-20536 I have changed my name from Sarita Kotnis Todarwal to S.Todarwal as per Affidavit dated 30th July 2014.

C-20537 I have changed my name from Kotnis Chandmal Todarwal to K. Todarwal as per Affidavit dated 30th July 2014.

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C-20548 I have changed my name from “S N Nachane” to “Shrikrishna Narayan Nachane” as per Affidavit dated 25th August’ 2014.

C-20549 I have changed my name from “Meena Shrikrishna Nachane” to “Meenakshi Shrikrishna Nachane” as per Affidavit dated 25th August’ 2014.

C-20550 I have changed my name from Mr. Pareshkumar Manubhai Rawal to Mr. Paresh Manubhai Rawal as per Affidavit dated 23rd August’ 2014.

C-20551 I have changed my name from Mr. Nitesh Kumar Rambabu Soni to “Mr. Nitesh Rambabu Soni” as per Affidavit dated 25th August’ 2014.

C-20552 I have changed my name from “Mr. Haisan Shaikh” to “Mr. Haisanullah Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 23rd July’ 2014.

C-20553 I have changed my name from “Miss. Aifabee Haisanullah Shaikh” to “Mrs. Aifabee Saeed Bashshar” as per Affidavit dated 23rd July’ 2014.

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I have changed my name from “Miss. Haifabee Haisan Shaikh” to “Miss. Aifabee Haisanullah Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 23rd July’ 2014.

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I Mohammed Naseem Nisar Ahmed Khan have changed my name to Naseem Ahmed Nisar Ahmed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20570

I have changed my name from “Miss. Pooja Dushyant Joshi” to “Mrs. Pooja Hardik Thakar” as per Affidavit dated 23rd July’ 2014.

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I Nasim Nisar Ahmed Khan have changed my name to Naseem Ahmed Nisar Ahmed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20571

I Miss. Bharati Narhar Joglekar have changed my name to Mrs. Suchitra Vijayanand Joshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20557

I Mrs. Shital Shenoy have changed my name to Mrs. Sheetal Naresh Shenoy as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20572

I Mr. Akshaylal Manikchand Jaiswal have changed my name to Mr. Achhelal Manikchand Jaiswal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20558

I Archana Balu Phapale have changed my name to Pratibha Balu Phapale as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20573

I Miss. Bipasha Nemai Dutta have changed my name to Miss. Vipasha Nemai Dutta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 23/08/14 C-20559 I Miss. Swarda Shrikrushna Bhingarde have changed my name to Mrs. Shreya Gajanan Gavankar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 23/08/14 C-20560 I Pravinaben Kantilal Joshi have changed my name to Parul Milan Damani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20561 I Babita Rambabu Agrawal have changed my name to Babita Rambabu Agarawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20562 I Rambabu Prabhudayal Agrawal have changed my name to Rambabu Prabhudayal Agarawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20563 I Aishabegum have changed my name to Ayesha Khatoon Mohd. Taslim Hashmi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20564 I Mohmad Taslim Dost Mohmad have changed my name to Mohd. Taslim Dost Mohd Hashmi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20565 I Mohd. Farooque Mohd.

Taslim / Mohmad Farukh have changed my name to Mohd.

Farooque Mohd.

Taslim Hashmi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20566

I Nitin Shivaji Savla have changed my name to Nitin Shivji Savla as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 22/08/14 C-20574 I Jaymini Harshad Mody have changed my name to Khushboo Harshad Mody as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20575 I Umesh Balbhim Koli have changed my name to Umesh Balbhim Kohli as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 23/08/14 C-20576 I Ashok Kumar Misra have changed my name to Ashok Kumar Mishra as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 30/06/14 C-20577 I George John Sequeira have changed my name to George Sequeira as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 21/08/14 C-20578 I Deepa Manish Chhatbar have changed my name to Deepa Bhupendrakumar Bagaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 09/06/14 C-20579 I Mangesh Yashwant Patii have changed my name to Mangesh Yashwant Patil as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20580 I Yashwant Keshav Patii have changed my name to Yashwant Keshav Patil as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20581 I Sulabai Yashwant Patii have changed my name to Shalubai Yashwant Patil as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mohammad Faisal Abdul Hakim Siddiqui have changed my name to Faisal Abdul Hakeem Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20567

I Rajiya Ganisab @ Raziabi Abdulla Shaikh @ Raziya Sultan @ Razia Abdul Shaikh have changed my name to Raziya Sultana Abdullah Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Abdul Hakim Siddiqui have changed my name to Abdul Hakeem Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20568

I Abdula Usman Shaikh @ Abdul Shaikh have changed my name to Abdullah Usman Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Fahmida Banu Abdul Hakim Siddiqui have changed my name to Fahmida Bano Abdul Hakeem Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/08/14 C-20569

I Rampirabakar Ramakrishnan have changed my name to Prabhakar Ramakrishnan Nadar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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SEAPLANE WITH PASSENGERS AT LAST

FOOD FOR THOUGHT...

The first Seaplane commercial services was flagged off from Mumbai to Pavana dam in Lonavala on Monday

by MEHAIR and the MTDC. The amphibian planes will eventually connect Mumbai with multiple state tourist destinations adjacent to four suitable water bodies even though there are no runways at these destinations.

The flight from Mumbai to Pawana Dam is priced at Rs.2,999 per person one way. The seaplane service is being launched in Maharashtra with Cessna 208 Amphibian aircraft (9 seater) and Cessna 206 Amphibian (4 seater). These two models can accomodate 9 to 4 passengers respectively.

A Ganesh idol made from food products like peanuts, rice, pistachio, almonds, potatoes, rajgira, which are used during fasting, at Byculla's Makba Chawl Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal which is celebrating its 49th years of the festival this year. The mandal has decided to make a tableau on the State of Maharashtra in terms of social, politics and economic affairs.

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Who deserves the Bharat Ratna?

WHO is fit enough to be awarded the Bharat Ratna? How does one conclude a man or woman deserves it? Some say politicians must not get the award. Only those who made sacrifices must be considered for the award.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is admired and a large number of people say he deserves the award.

He had different views from those of Mahatma Gandhi. He did not believe in non-violence as a means to get rid of the British rule. He thought joining an enemy of the British was the right thing to do: He held out the view that India should associate itself with the Nazis who were fighting almost all of Europe.

Both Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did not like

Kanshiram

He ‘reinvented’ the Mahatma

Calling him an 'inspirational director' and 'wonderful human being', several Bollywood celebrities including Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur mourned the death of Oscar-winning filmmamker Richard Lord Richard Attenborough.

Attenborough, R.I.P. The British actordirector, who struggled for 20 years to bring the life of Mahatma Gandhi on-screen in the 1982 film, died after prolonged illness, just four days before his 91st birthday. Actor-director Anupam Kher said he met Attenborough during the casting of 'Gandhi'.

"Had the honour of meeting Sir Richard Attenborough during the casting of 'Gandhi'.

He was a wonderful human," Kher tweeted.

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur worked with Attenborough in his 1998 movie 'Elizabeth' and remembered him saying, "Beautiful memories of Richard Attenborough as Lord Cecil in 'Elizabeth'. Amazing director. Amazing actor to work with. Amazing human being."

Lord Attenborough won an Academy Award for best director for 'Gandhi', one of many highlights of a distinguished career that spanned six decades.

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like him much. They would have liked that Mahatma Gandhi drop him.

Then Subhash Chandra Bose disappeared. He went out of India.

He formed a freedom army. Finally, there was news that he had died in a plane crash.

According to yet another story, he lived in India itself -- in disguise.

The Congress party never thought that this patriot who joined the Nazis should get the Ratna award.

Another name was Bhagat Singh -the heroic martyr who sacrificed his life. He was not afraid of death. He was a great inspiration to the youth.

The BJP government will have a difficult time picking up proposals of names for the Bharat Ratna. Almost a dozen have already come.

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And Bahujan Samaj Party leader UP's Mayawati has also suggested someone for the great honour -Kanshiram. He was a 'chhota' politician, not known outside Uttar Pradesh and yet she says he deserves Bharat Ratna. Besides, she has perpetrated his memory in a concrete way: She has built statues of him -- many of them. Kanshiram was Mayawati's mentor, friend and guide. He was a party leader. And the party has been now decimated in the state. Mayawati has made statues of Kanshiram, elephant (her party's election symbol) and herself -dozens of them.

According to us, the only man who deserves the Bharat Ratna is Mahatma Gandhi.

06 CHANGE OF NAME I Matadin Harjan have changed my name to Matadin Harijan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20586 I Rakesh Kumar @ Rakesh Kumar Matadin Harjan have changed my name to Rakesh Kumar Matadin Harijan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20587 I Mujawar Ibram Kadar have changed my name to Mujawar Ibrahim Kadar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20588 I Farheen Khatoon Tajammul Husain Khan have changed my name to Zareen Nasir Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20589 I Marmik Ashokbhai Aghara & Marmik Ashokkumar Aghara have changed my name to Marmik Ashok Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20590 I Ashokbhai Jivabhai Aghara & Ashokkumar Aghara have changed my name to Ashok Jivabhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20591

CLASSIFIEDS I Mahendrakumar Nayi @ Mahendrakumar Limbachiya have changed my name to Mahendra Limbachiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20602 I Arunaben Mahendrakumar Nayi @ Arunaben Mahendrakumar Limbachiya have changed my name to Aruna Mahendra Limbachiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20603 I Navinchandra Malshi Shah have changed my name to Navin Malshi Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20604 I Mr. Ashvinkumar Mafatlal Trivedi have changed my name to Ashwin Mafatlal Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20605 I Mr. Ashwinkumar Trivedi / Ashvinkumar Trivedi have changed my name to Mr. Ashwin Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20606 I Bhupendersingh Niranjansingh Sain have changed my name to Mr. Bhupindersingh Niranjansingh Sian as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20607

I have changed my name from Najima Khatoon to Najima Mumtaz Ahmed Rangrez as per Affidavit dated: 25/08/2014 C-20619 I have changed my name from Mumtaz Ahmed Faiz Mohd to Mumtaz Ahmed Faiz Mohammed Rangrez as per Affidavit dated: 25/08/2014 C-20620 I have changed my name from Mugdha Vijay Kapte to Preeti Vijay Kapte as per Affidavit C-20621

I have changed my name from Mohammed Ishaque to Mohammed Ishaque Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20643

I have changed my name from Alsten Dillon Credo to Alsten Jude Creado as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Fahad Hussain Mazhar to Fahad Hussain Mazhar Sayed as per Affidavit C-20644

I have changed my name from Asifabanoo Shamsher Ali Ansari. to Asifa Shamsher Ali Ansari. as per Affidavit C-20662

I have changed my name from Mairaj Ahemad Siraj Ahemad to Mairaj Ahmed Siraj Ahemad Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Munawar Sultana Saeedur Rehman. to Munawar Jamil Sayed as per Affidavit

C-20645

C-20663

I have changed my name from Aashish Ratanlal Soni to Ashish Ratanlal Soni. as per Affidavit C-20646

I have changed my name from Munis Raza. to Syed Munis Raza Rizvi. as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammed Shafi Mohammed Gaus Badshah to Mr. Mohammed Shafi Mohammed Ghouse Basha Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20647

I have changed my name from Mustkin Sheikh to Mustakim Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Nasimaddin Zahiruddin to Nasimuddin Zahiruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20625

I Nafisa Yusuf Choteliya have changed my name to Nafisa Yusuf Chotaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20611

I have changed my name from Perpetua Banny Remedios to Gregorina Perpetua Remedios as per Affidavit C-20629

I Sunita Shyamlal Chohan have changed my name to Sunita Gaikawad as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20612

I have changed my name from Banny Remedios to Benedicto Sebastiao Dos Remedios as per Affidavit C-20630

I have changed my name from Yaseen Momin to Mohammad Yaseen Abdul Majeed Momin as per Affidavit C-20613

I have changed my name from Vijaya Rajshekhar Hiremath to Vijayalaxmi Vidyaranya Hiremath as per Affidavit C-20631

I have changed my name from Mohammad Amin Momin to Aamin Suleman Momin as per Affidavit C-20614

I have changed my name from Mohammed Hanif Husain Miya to Mohammed Hanif Husain Miya Kazi as per Affidavit C-20632

C-20599 We Durgesh Kumar Paliwar & Vaishali Paliwar have changed our minor daughter’s name from Vidushi Paliwar to Ananyaa Paliwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20600 I Kalpesh Mahendrakumar Nayi have changed my name to Kamlesh Mahendra Limbachiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20601

We Mr.Mohammad Yaseen Abdul Majeed Ansari And Mrs.Parveen Mohammad Yaseen Ansari have changed our son name from "Mohd Taaha Mohd Yaseen Ansari" to "Taaha Mohammad Yaseen Ansari" as per Affidavit C-20616 I have changed my name from Mohammad Saquib Abullais to Mohammad Saquib Abullais Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20617 I have changed my name from Abubacker Sohail Khan to Abubaker Sohail Khan as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-20618

I have changed my name from Santradevi Shukl to Santradevi Shukla as per Affidavit C-20658

I have changed my name from Kalim Akhtar S/o Shamsuddin to Kalim Akhtar S/o Shamsuddin Shah as per Affidavit C-20624

I have changed my name from Venish Banny Remedios to Venessa Natalin Remedios as per Affidavit C-20628

I Mohammed Abdullah Gojara have changed my name to Mohammed Abdullah Ghojariya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Kamlesh Kumar Dharshibhai Koradiya to Kamlesh Dharshibhai Koradiya. as per Affidavit C-20675

I have changed my name from Rina Parimal Das to Reena Ravi Chawdhary as per Affidavit C-20660

I Ravi Kumar Popatbhai have changed my name to Ravilal Popat Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20610

I have changed my name from Mohammad Imran to Imran Aamin Momin as per Affidavit C-20615

I have changed my name from Gayaprasad Shukl to Gayaprasad Shukla as per Affidavit C-20657

I have changed my name from Jivanbhai Laxmidas Gajra to Jeevan Laxmidas Gajra as per Affidavit C-20642

I have changed my name from Banny Remedios to Benedicto Sebastiao Dos Remedios as per Affidavit C-20627

We Mr. Shine John Manayil & Mrs. Bincy Shine Manayil have changed our minor daughter’s name from Margret Abijah Shine to Margret Abijah Shine Manayil as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20598

I have changed my name from Aditi Chandrasekhar Devkatty to Aditi Chandrashekhar Deokatte as per Affidavit C-20640

I have changed my name from Mikim Chandresh Shah to Mikin Chandresh Shah as per Affidavit C-20674

I have changed my name from Veena Preetha Dsouza to Veena Walter Sequeira as per Affidavit C-20623

I Dharmesh Ravikumar Popatbhai have changed my name to Dharmesh Ravilal Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20609

I Medha Purushottam Khadilkar have changed my name to Manasi Sanjay Sirpotdar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20597

I have changed my name from Radha Anant Raman Ayyer to Radha Anantharaman as per Affidavit C-20639

I have changed my name from Avinash Gayaprasad Shukl to Avinash Gayaprasad Shukla as per Affidavit C-20656

I have changed my name from Kantilal Velji Shah to Kantilal Velji Dagha as per Affidavit

I Dhanudevi Rameshwar have changed my name to Sunderkala Rameshwar Kanojia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20593

We Mr. Pravin Dataramo & Mrs. Rekha Pravin have changed our minor son’s name from Dhaval Pravin Mangela to Dhaval Pravin as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20596

I have changed my name from Anant Raman Ayyer to Anantharaman as per Affidavit C-20638

I have changed my name from A. Rahman Mukhtar Bijapuri to Abdul Rahman Mukhtar Bijapuri as per Affidavit C-20641

I Daksha Shamji have changed my name to Rashmi Ramesh Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20608

I Rekha Pravin Mangela have changed my name to Rekha Pravin as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20595

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I have changed my name from Vimal Venkateshan to Victor Caan as per Affidavit C-20622

I Ramilaben Ashokbhai Aghara & Ramila Ashokkumar Aghara have changed my name to Ramila Ashok Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20592

I Pravin Mangela have changed my name to Pravin Dataramo as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20594

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I have changed my name from Abdul Sattar Mohd Sharif to Abdul Sattar Kazi as per Affidavit C-20626

I have changed my name from Rahul Ramdas Evley to Rahul Ramdas Yewale as per Affidavit C-20633 I have changed my name from Aleem Shakeel to Aleem Shakeel Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20634

I have changed my name from Mohammad Rafiq Abdul Rashid to Rafiq Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20648 I have changed my name from Abhigit Chandrakant Wagh to Abhijit Chandrakant Wagh as per Affidavit C-20649 I have changed my name from Jayashree Wagh to Jayshree Chandrakant Wagh as per Affidavit C-20650 I have changed my name from Suvitha Shashikant Acharekar to Suvidha Shashikant Acharekar as per Affidavit C-20651 I have changed my name from Viswanath Kantham to Vishwanath Kamtam as per Affidavit C-20652

C-20659

C-20661

C-20664

C-20665 I have changed my name from Sharifdin Badruddin Sheikh To Sharif Badruddin Shaikh As Per Affidavit C-20666 I have changed my name from Fehmida Khatun Khalique Ahmed Ansari to Fehmida Khatun Khalik Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit C-20667 I have changed my name from Rajki to Rajki Mularam Choudhary as per Affidavit C-20668 I have changed my name from Mularam to Mularam Choudhary as per Affidavit C-20669 I have changed my name from Vellithanth Joseph Joseph to Nellithanath Joseph Joseph as per deed poll Affidavit No. LG 924906 C-20670

C-20653

I have changed my name from Karamsee Ratilal Patel to Karamshi Ratilal Patel as per Affidavit C-20671

I have changed my name from Jaya Maria Francis to Jaya Francis as per Affidavit C-20636

I have changed my name from Gitaben Popatlal Patel to Gitaben Popatbhai Dungrani as per Affidavit C-20654

I have changed my name from Karamsa Ratilal Patel to Karamshi Ratilal Patel as per Affidavit C-20672

I have changed my name from Vaibhav Anant Raman Ayyer to Vaibhav Anantharaman as per Affidavit C-20637

I have changed my name from Jakir Mohammed Sahikh to Jakir Imamuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20655

I have changed my name from Kantaben Karamshi Patel to Kanta Karamshi Patel as per Affidavit C-20673

I have changed my name from Diyesh Ganatra to Divyesh Ganatra as per Affidavit C-20635

I have changed my name from Akshaya Kantham to Akshay Kamtam as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mamta Kumari Lehrikant Vora to Mamta Kamlesh Koradiya as per Affidavit C-20676 I have changed my name from John P Thomas & P John Thomas to John Thomas Paikattu as per Affidavit C-20677 I have changed my name from P J Thomas to Thomas Paikattu John as per Affidavit C-20678 I have changed my name from Abdul Kayum Abdul Samat Sanni to Abdul Kayum Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20679 I have changed my name from Abdul Samat Abdul Kadar Sanni to Abdul Samad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20680 I have changed my name from Yesmin Banu Abdul Samat Sanni to Yasmin Abdul Samad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20681 I have changed my name from Sangitaben Dhanvantray Shah to Sangita Bhadresh Doshi as per Affidavit C-20682 I have changed my name from Sangeeta Bhadresh Doshi to Sangita Bhadresh Doshi as per Affidavit C-20683 I have changed my name from Heenaben Govindji Baua to Heena Girrish Gala as per Affidavit C-20684 I have changed my name from Kiranbhai Hansraj Chheda to Kiran Hansraj Chheda as per Affidavit C-20685 I have changed my name from Ajaykumar Vallabhji Gala to Ajay Vallabhji Shah as per Affidavit C-20686 I have changed my name from Kulsoom Sharif Kagdi to Kulsum Ishtiyaq Hukebardar as per Affidavit C-20687 I have changed my name from Iqbal Chaugle to Iqbal Mahmood Chogle as per Affidavit C-20688 I have changed my name from Shakeela Iqbal Chaugle to Shakeela Iqbal Chogle as per Affidavit C-20689 I have changed my name from Harshalan to Arsalan Iqbal Chogle as per Affidavit C-20690 I have changed my name from Chandrasekara Sharma to Chandrasekaran Durairaj Sharma as per Affidavit C-20691

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Cylinder blast in Chembur kills one, injures 17

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Sushil Kadam | ADC

MUMBAI | TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014

By Tariq Khan

A

cylinder blast in a tenement killed one and injured 17 people on Monday morning in Chembur. The incident took place at around 6.45 am at Sahdeep Colony when a cooking gas cylinder at a house blasted due to leakage emitting from the knob. Five houses around the blast area were shattered due to the impact.

According to the Tilak Nagar police, there was a leakage in the gas cylinder at the house of the Jagtaps since Sunday night. The occupants didn't smell it in time. Around 6 am, neighbours raised an alarm after they smelt the gas.

They checked with each other, but were not able to locate the house.

Initial reports suggest that the gas had engulfed the house where the Jagtaps resided. They woke up at around 6.40 am and tried to switch on the lights. As the gas was present in the switch board, a spark led to the blast. The doors and windows of the house were shut which didn't allow the gas to escape.

The house fell apart due to the impact of the blast. People in the neighbouring houses suffered injuries due to the wall collapse.

The blast took place at the house of Ma-

Policemen and local residents lend a helping hand after the blast in Sahdeep Colony, yesterday. hesh Jagtap (39), who was declared dead at Rajawadi hospital. His mother Rukmani Jagtap (65) and wife Jyotsna (25) are in a critical condition.

The Tilak Nagar police has registered a case of accidental death and investigating further.

Victims admitted to Rajawadi hospital eventeen blast victims have S been taken to the BMC-run Rajawadi Hospital at Ghatkopar,

out which one was declared dead on arrival. Four have suffered minor injuries and were treated in the Out Patient Department.

Dr Vidya Thakur, medical superintendent at Rajawadi Hospital said that one patient with 70 per cent burns was shifted to Kasturba Hospital for further treatment while 11 others were being treated in the general wards of the hospital. Their condition is said to be stable.

35-year-old Jyostana who sustained 40 per cent burn injuries is reportedly in a serious condition. Poornima Kale (20), who sustained 20 per cent, burns was also admitted to the burns ward of the hospital and her condition is stable.

Senior citizen molests minor Accused and the victim’s slain father were good friends

By Zuber Ansari

A

65-year-old man has been arrested by the Vakola police for allegedly molesting his friend's minor daughter at his residence near Takdir Hotel in Kalina late on Friday night.

Accused Fernandez and the

victim's slain father were her dad's best friend, was also good friends, and the victim in Mumbai. He used to work had been studying in a board- in a foreign country earlier.

Thus the girl visited Fering school in Kolkata after her mother and father passed nandez at his residence in away in 2000 and 2005 respec- Kalina on Friday, where he tively. Last week, when she ar- molested her. He also beat her rived in Mumbai to meet her as she tried to defend herself.

According to Vakola Police aunt in Kalina, she got to know that Johnny Fernandez, sources, the girl managed to

flee the spot and narrated the incident to her aunty after which she lodged an FIR against Fernandez.

The girl was earlier supposed to go back to Kolkata on Saturday, the police informed.

At the time of the incident, the accused was under the influence of alcohol. “We have booked him under various sections of the IPC including 354 A, 324 and various acts of Prevention of Child Act. He was produced before the court and sent to judicial custody,� the police added.

MU’s lady security guard beaten up

Film-maker Morani targeted The film-maker had reportedly failed to produce actor Shahrukh Khan for an event, which he was supposed to do under instructions from gangster Ravi Pujari

By Neel Shah

F

ilm producer Karim Morani has been allegedly targeted for not fulfilling gangster Ravi Pujari's request of organising a stage show in the US. Interestingly, the gangster wanted Morani to arrange actor Shahrukh Khan, apart from other Bollywood personalities, for the event, highly placed sources in the city's crime branch said.

Last Saturday at 10.32 pm, three bike-borne people fired three rounds randomly outside the bungalow of Morani in Juhu area of the western suburbs. The latter an accused in the 2G scam, is a well-known film producer, who is also famous for organising high-profile stage shows as well as events in and outside the country.

According to the Juhu police, for the last few days, Morani had been receiving threat calls from Pujari demanding extortion. However, reliable sources in the crime branch, which is also probing the firing case, in-

formed that the reluctance of Morani to organise the show led to firing outside his bungalow – 'Shagun'.

The profits earned from the event were to be distributed equally between Pujari and Morani, a condition that the gangster had kept, said the police. “The technique of firing outside an office, house or around the target is the usual technique of Pujari to petrify the target and thus a message was sent that if he does not supplicate to his demand then in the next attempt he might be killed by his shooters,� said sources in the crime branch.

Meanwhile, an FIR was registered on Monday, a day after the Pujari gang's act.

Local police as well as the crime branch are searching for the accused and till the time of going to press, the investigators were not able to establish the identity of the three shooters. For this, the police were looking for any CCTV cameras, in which the shooters might have got captured while fleeing from the spot.

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Save Water! Avoid Misuse of Water

By A Staff Reporter

A

n argument erupted between the security guards of Hindi University and Mumbai University (MU) over the spilling of garbage in the Hindi University campus.

Both the Hindi University as well as the MU guards have been deployed by the same security agency of the Mumbai University.

For the last few months, the Hindi University has brought in private security bouncers and have placed them along with the MU security guards at the Hindi University campus at Marine Lines. The incident took place when the private security bouncers inquired with the MU security guards about the garbage spilling in the campus. It led to a heated conversation between the two guards after which MU's female security guards complained about the issue to the Hindi University officials who called in the private security bouncers. After another argument, the female security guard of the MU slapped the male private security bouncers who then started beating the women guard.

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CLASSIFIEDS

I have changed my name from Sakil Fazlar Islam to Shakil Fazlar Islam as per Affidavit C-20692 I have changed my name from Shobhana Khimji Thakkar to Shobhana Khimji Pauwaa as per Affidavit C-20693 I have changed name from Piyush Khimji Powa to Piyush Khimji Pauwaa as per Affidavit C-20694 I have changed my name from Name From Aijaz Ahmed Khan to Aijaz Hayatullah Khan as per Affidavit C-20695 I have changed my name from Sheetal Jayant Thorat to Shital Jayant Thorat as per Affidavit C-20696 We Mohammed Arif Qureshi & Yasmeen Qureshi have changed our child name From Mohammed Anis to Mohammed Anis Mohammed Arif Qureshi as per Affidavit C-20697 I have changed my name from Mohammed Arif to Mohammed Arif Qureshi as per Affidavit C-20698 I have changed my name from Yasmina Bano to Yasmeen Qureshi as per Affidavit C-20699 I have changed my name from Abida Ali Abdul Aziz Mukri to Abidali Abdulaziz Mukri as per Affidavit C-20700 I have changed my name from Isaac Dominic Misquitta to Isaac Leslie Misquitta as per Affidavit C-20701 I have changed my name from Rohina Janice Gonsalves to Rohina Misquitta as per Affidavit C-20702 I have changed my name from Ramesh Nanarao Biradar to Ramesh Nanarao Birajdar as per Affidavit C-20703 I have changed my name from Wendel William Rodriques to Wendell William Rodrigues as per Affidavit C-20704 Mazhar Husain son of Mumtaz Husain Resident of 703, Gulmohor Hight, Bardan Gali, Kalyan(W) has changed his name from Mazhar Husain to Abdul Husain Nagarwala as per Affidavit dated 07/07/2014 Executed by Executive Magistrate, Kalyan.

C-20705 I have changed my name from Bushra Balsaniya to Bushra Patel as per Affidavit C-20706

I have changed my name from Husain Abdul Rahim Khan Sargurah to Husain Abdul Rahim Khan Sarguroh as per Affidavit C-20709 I have changed my name from Revathi Krishna Kambianvalappil Puthiyaveetil to Revathi Krishna as per Affidavit.

C-20710 I have changed my name from Radhakrishnan Chellappan Pillai to Radhakrishnan as per Affidavit.

C-20711 I have changed my name from Ulhas Adrian Dsilva to Adrian Lukes Dsilva as per Affidavit.

C-20712 I have changed my name from Patil Indu Jagannath to Indumati Vasant Naik as per Affidavit.

C-20713 I have changed my name from Chhayabai Ramanlal Dhutiya to Chhaya Ranjit Ved as per Affidavit.

C-20714 I have changed my name from Meera Vasu Chandiramani to Poonam Vasu Chandiramani as per Affidavit C-20715 I have changed my name from Mukesh Hotwani to Mukund Radhakishin Hotwani as per Affidavit C-20716 I have changed my name from Abdullah Shermohammad to Abdullah Shermohammad Mansoori as per Affidavit C-20717 I have changed my name from Salehabegum Ahmed Patel to Sawleha Ahmed Patel as per Affidavit C-20718 I have changed my name from Najma Hamid Momin to Shabana Hamid Momin as per Affidavit C-20719 I have changed my name from Mrs. Majeda Bano Najakat Khan to Mrs. Majida Banu Murtuza Kadri Sayyed as per Affidavit C-20720 I have changed my name from Mr. Sayed Murtuza Kadri to Mr. Murtuza Kadri Sayyed as per Affidavit C-20721 I have changed my name from Miss. Aasma Abusaleh Shaikh to Mrs. Asma Mohammed Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20722 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammed Hussain Mohd Yakub to Mr. Mohammed Hussain Mohd Yakub Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20723 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohd Isarul Haque Farooqi to Mr. Mohd Isarul Haque Farooqui as per Affidavit C-20724

I have changed my name from Mrs. Ayesha Mohammed Hussain Mujawar to Ms.Prerna Pradeep Bora as per deed pool Affidavit C-20707

I have changed my name from Mr. Noormohamad Tajuddin Faki to Mr. Noor Mohammed Tajuddin Fakih as per Affidavit C-20725

I have changed my name from Mohd Ayaz Mohd Nasim to Mohammed Ayaz Mohammed Nasim Ansari as per Affidavit C-20708

I have changed my name from Mrs. Hamida Banu to Mrs. Saira Banu Noor Mohammed Fakih as per Affidavit C-20726

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CORRIGENDUM

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This Corrigendum is in pursuance of an advertisement dated 25th January 2014, published by Sultanabad Ashiyana C.H.S. Ltd., in two local News Papers, namely Afternoon Dispatch Courier on page No. 12 (English) and Mumbai Laksh-Deep (Marathi), wherein, inadvertently the name of the Amalgamated Society has been printed as “Patel Castle” instead of “Sultanabad Ashiyana”.

Hence the said Public Notice dated 25/01/2014 should be read as hereby amended accordingly and this corrigendum shall be treated as integral part of the said Public Notice dated 25/01/2014.

Date: 26th August 2014 Place: Mumbai For Sultanabad Ashiyana C.H.S. Ltd., S/dSecretary

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C-FORMS LOST

NOTICE is hereby given that the following C form issued by M/s.

Ganesh Benzoplast Limited in the n a m e o f T h e S t a t e Tr a d i n g Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai Branch has been misplaced and not traceable. If found, inform to M/s.

Ganesh Benzoplast Limited, “Ganesh House”, Gr. Floor, A-1/A-2 Gurudutt Co.-op. Hsg. Society Ltd., Near Jankalyan Bank, J. B. Nagar, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 059.

1) C Form No. MH07/0459438 dtd. 20/06/2007 for ` 1,84,32,263/-

C-FORMS LOST

NOTICE is hereby given that the following C form issued by M/s.

Dunlop India Limited in the name of The State Trading Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai Branch has been misplaced and not traceable. If found, inform to M/s. Dunlop India Limited, 512, M. T. H. Road, Ambattur, Chennai 600 053, Tamil Nadu. .

1) C Form No. TN-2005-C-AA 0944362 dtd. 05/10/2007 for ` 3,05,26,208/-

STATE BANK OF HYDERABAD

RASMECCC, Sharda Terrace (G.F.), Plot No. 65, Sector - 11, Near "K" Star Hotel, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614 Phone No. 022-27576481 / 82 / 91 Email: rasmeccc_mum@sbhyd.co.in Branch :N ewP anvel F/236/1245

PUBLICNOTICE

Notice is hereby given that RASMECCC is investigating the title of the following residential / commercial property for the purpose of loan Names : Mr. Navin Kumar Jha, Mrs. Sharda Kumari Jha Property : Flat No - 202, 2 Nd Flr, Daffodils, Plot No - B - 23, Sect - 8, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai Boundaries : North : Plot No B - 24.

South : Plot No B - 23.

East : 11 Mtrs Wide Road.

West : Plot No B - 13 & B - 14.

All persons having any legal rights/claims in respect of the above mentioned property whether by way of sale, exchange, mortgage, charge, gift, trust, inheritance, possession, lease, lien or otherwise however are requested to make the same known in writing to the undersigned hereof and furnish all the documentary evidence/proof in respect of the above mentioned property within 7 days (seven days) from the date of its publication, failingwhichtheclaims/rightsofsuchperson(s),if any shall be deemed to have been waived and/or abandoned.

Sd/Asst.General Manager Date:26/08/2014

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17 persons in last night's incident of violence. We are going to strictly implement the deadline by the Bombay High Court on loudspeakers parameters for Ganesh Mandals and other functions. We will take strict action under section 135 of Bombay Police Act if anyone is found violating these norms. All we want is a peaceful conduct of the Ganesh festival.”

STATE BANK OF HYDERABAD

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Now Sadabhau Khot threatens to quit Mahayuti

By Prashant Hamine

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lose on the heels of Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna (SSS) leader and MP Raju Shetty venting his displeasure over deserters from ruling Congress-NCP alliance into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena, yesterday Swabhimani Sanghatna (SS) leader Sadabhau Khot followed the footsteps of his Mahayuti alliance partner.

The Republican Party of India (Athawale) faction, led by MP Ramdas Athawale, has staked claim to 13 Assembly seats.

Just last week, senior Sena Member of Legislative Council Ramdas Kadam had warned other Mahayuti allies that seats will be allocated based on their respective strength and candidates. He had also advised the impatient allies that they were free to

Sadabhau Khot

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In a terse warning to the dominant alliance partners, BJP and Sena, Khot stated that the SS will not accept anything less than 12 Assembly seats allocated to it, in the seatsharing agreement. Commenting on the CongressNCP deserters joining the BJP-Sena, he further remarked that some “corrupt” people have started entering the Mahayuti.

Only last week, SSS leader and MP Raju Shetty had expressed his displeasure over the former Nationalist Congress Party Leader from Kolhapur region, Sanjay Ghatge, from joining the Sena. Ghatge is believed to be anti-Raju Shetty and both hail from the same area. Shetty, too, has staked claim to 38 Assembly seats.

leave the alliance.

Speaking to newspersons in Pune, state BJP president Devendra Fadnavis tried to calm things down by stating that the concerns of the Mahayuti allies will be addressed. He added that the first list of candidates will be declared in the first week of September. Khot, on the other hand, remarked that, following the untimely demise of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, there is no uniformity in the statements from the BJP-Sena leadership. Yesterday, Shiv Sangram leader and rebel NCP MLC Vinayak Mete too called on Sena president Uddhav Thackeray at his Matoshri residence in Bandra over the seat-sharing talks.

Curious case of Alhad Gaikwad CITY

Driver of the ACP (North) and head constable of the Motor Transport Department of the Maharashtra Police, Alhad Gaikwad is considered to be a highly influential officer among the lower rung officers in the city’s police force, and with good reason

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espite being shunted out from the elite Mumbai Crime Branch and the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) due to his misconduct, a number of times, to the Motor Transport (MT) unit, Alhad Gaikwad has somehow managed to officially return back to the premier agencies every time. In addition, he has managed to come back to these elite agencies each time, even after levelling allegations of corruption, which have often been proved false, against his own bosses.

More recently, Gaikwad and other police officers were in the news for threatening and extorting Rs 1.6 lakh from Kalpesh Shah, a wellknown diamond merchant in the city's Western suburbs, who had been duped by pro-

fessional conmen. Gaikwad took the money from the merchant and assured him that his diamonds would be recovered, as he shares a good rapport with several ACPs and other top-ranking officers in the crime branch.

Gaikwad and other officers are now facing an inquiry under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Zone IX) Satyanarayan Chaudhary.

Allegations and transfers In 2003, when Gaikwad was working in the Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 11, located in Kandivali, he was asked by the then DCP to report to the MT headquarters in Nagpada. To prevent his transfer from Unit 11, Gaikwad had accused an MT inspector, Achrekar, of demanding money to prevent his transfer from the

The Motor Transport Unit

The Motor Transport (MT) Unit was established in 1948 to cater to the mobility needs of the Maharashtra Police.

The city police's headquarters of MT department is located in Nagpada, South Mumbai. Constables are usually provided as drivers to the elite wings of the city and state's police forces.

Presently, the State Police has 7,871 land vehicles, 5 speed boats and 6 other boats. A full-fledged training centre at Pune provides training to officers, technicians and drivers. This training centre is equipped with modern gadgets used for greater efficiency and better performance.

Alhad Gaikwad crime branch. But this step did not stall his transfer back to MT department.

After Satyapal Singh took charge as Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Gaikwad was back in the crime branch.

In 2009, Gaikwad started working in Unit 11 on the recommendation of Firoze Patel who was then in charge of the unit. As soon as Patel's term ended in 2011, and Inspector Rabhunath Dalvi took over the unit, Gaikwad accused him of taking money from cricket bookies. An inquiry proved that this allegation was false and Gaikwad was transferred back to the MT. Soon, Gaikwad was back in action. This time he was

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he ruling alliance partners – Congress and NCP – are still struggling to reach any amicable solution over the contentious issue of seat sharing for the forthcoming Assembly elections scheduled in October. The duo have miserably failed to arrived at a formula on division of seats even after two meetings between top leaders on both sides.

Both Congress and NCP are adamant on their stance and are in no mood to relent despite facing tough election in the state where the rival saf-

fron alliance is a hot favourite.

However, even after the meeting between central leaders, the deadlock continues. As the announcement of Assembly elections are expected within a couple of days, this impasse has created uneasiness among the workers of both the sides.Significantly, the uncertainty over the future continues despite NCP chief Sharad Pawar having announced that the allies would contest together. The sticking point is Pawar's wish that NCP and Congress divide the 288 seats of state Assembly equally. The NCP had con-

working for the Juhu unit of the ATS. As old habits die hard, in 2012, he accused another inspector, Mahesh Desai, who was heading the ATS unit at the time, of corruption. These allegations proved wrong and based on a misconduct report against Gaikwad, he was shunted out of the ATS. It wasn't long before Gaikwad was working in Unit 8 and in the subsequent year, in 2013, he levelled allegations of corruption against the senior inspector of the unit, Deepak Pathangare.

After an adverse report against Gaikwad was submitted to the superiors of the branch, Gaikwad was transferred back to the MT unit.

Staying with the unit, this time Gaikwad managed to get a stint as the driver for DCP (Detection) Ambadas Pote. Gaikwad's rapport with DCP Pote goes back to 1998, when Pote was heading the Kandivali unit of the crime branch which was then called Unit 10. It was later changed to Unit 11, as it is known now.

After Pote retired in April this year and surrendered his official vehicle, Gaikwad had to go back to the MT department. But within days, he was posted as the driver of Assistant Commissioner of Police (North) Sunil Deshmukh, which is his current position. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

Shelar accuses Cong-NCP of targeting Somaiya

By Prashant Hamine

Kirit Somaiya was silent yes- discharging his duties at Muterday over the police case lund's Navghar police station. he usually vocal Bharatiya filed against him for trying to It was left to Mumbai BJP unit Janata Party (BJP) MP Dr obstruct a police officer from president MLC Ashish Shelar

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Cong-NCP continue to struggle with Assembly seat-sharing

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tested just 114 seats in 2009, with the rest going to Congress. Now the party is insisting for an equal number of seats. The confidence of the junior ally stems from the Lok Sabha elections in which the Congress could win only two seats of the 48, while the NCP won four and overtook the senior partner.According to sources, the differences are serious and the earlier announcement that the alliance would pull together should not be taken as the settlement of all differences. For NCP, at the heart of the conflict is Chief Minister Prithviraj Cha-

van. The Congressmen, however, are confident that the differences would be resolved.

The sources further said that all is not well in the alliance that has its back to the wall in the face of the saffron wave. The two partners should have secured better coordination among the workers by now so that fears of sabotage could be minimised. It would have helped in securing the best results in adverse political circumstances. The ongoing bargaining close to the polls will only make things worse for both the parties.

Kirit Somaiya jumping to his defense arguing that the ruling CongressNCP state government was targeting Somaiya for his anticorruption crusade against some Congress-NCP ministers. Terming the case as hypothetical, Shelar stated that the party will fight the case legally as well as on political front.

Somaiya, who did not speak to newspersons on the issue, however did demand a special audit from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the Mumbai Metro One Pvt

Ltd (MMOPL) Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) project.

He wanted to know as to how a project that was to cost Rs 2,360 crore finally now costs Rs 4,321 crore. The BJP MP alleged that the state government had on October 1 last year written to the Union Urban Development ministry to notify the VAG alignment under the Central Metro Railway (amendment) Act, 2009 instead of the Tramways Act, 1886. He said that by doing so the MMOPL was allowed to fix the metro fares of Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 30 and Rs 40 instead of the agreed price of Rs 9, Rs 11 and Rs 13 under the Tramways Act. The BJP MP disclosed that he was ready to file a complaint with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for what he called blatant cheating of the people by the state government. Commenting upon the KBCL Chit Fund scam, he said that the state government has not approached the CBI in connection with detention of one Bhausaheb Chavan who is absconding now.

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The Kashmir conundrum: Hurriyat needs to introspect

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“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.”

— Albert Einstein

No alternative to peace talks AKISTAN is boasting that today P it is no longer the same kind of country it was years ago and that any aggressive action by India would be met with effectively. It says, its defence system has enormously improved and in the event of a war, it can give a crushing blow to India. And it also reminds India that it has nuclear weapons and a few missiles with nuclear warheads which can destroy India and kill millions of people.

With this kind of perception, it is no wonder perhaps that Pakistan resorts to provocative acts. Its firing along the Line of Control (LoC) indicates the confidence it has acquired during the last few years. It is constantly challenging India and telling it that its patience with regard to the Kashmir issue is exhausted. It keeps calling India for peace talks — from a position of strength. Its army chief has declared Pakistan is ready for any eventuality.

How must we react to provocations and challenges by Pakistan?

Some of our leaders, particularly of the BJP, are in favour of an equally strong response. As a wise and responsible nation, however, our policy cannot be the same as Pakistan.

We have to face the reality that there can be no war between two nuclear countries. If there is war, there will be nothing like the victorious or vanquished. The only way out, when we find ourselves in such a grave situation, is continuing peace talks.

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RTICLE 370 is not meant to reflect the liberal tilt in the Indian Constitution. It is specific. It gives a special status to the state of Jammu & Kashmir — a status which the people of Jammu & Kashmir won after waging a long, tough fight for freedom both from the British and the Maharaja ruling the state.

Sheikh Abdullah was in the lead and achieved what looked impossible at one time, an autonomous status within the sovereign, secular Republic of India. Except three subjects — Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communications — the Indian Parliament had no power to legislate without the consent of the state legislature. The state could have merged with Pakistan, but preferred to integrate with secular India because the entire struggle by the Kashmiris was secular.

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ever, is to be blamed because he knew that the Narendra Modi government had discontinued such practices. In his case, New Delhi made a request not to meet the Hurriyat leaders. Despite the majority in India being opposed to the 'cozy relationship', the Pakistan High Commissioner went ahead with the meeting. He should have anticipated the anger sweeping through India.

Apart from some sort of bravado, there was nothing positive about the meeting. New Delhi’s policy on Kashmir is to monopolize power and dilute the special status of Kashmir. Sheikh Abdullah had kept the issue alive

Separate constitution The undertakings given at that time are sacred and cannot be written off by the people who are of different thinking. The state had adopted even a separate constitution passed to make it clear the state would not compromise on its autonomy.

Watering it down now will amount to betrayal of the confidence which the people of Jammu & Kashmir had reposed in New Delhi.

If any change had to be made, it has to be done by them. The Indian Union which the state had joined cannot amend its powers without the consent of the state people.

To give more subjects to Delhi is the prerogative of Srinagar. Sheikh Abdullah joined the Union on that understanding. Some elements trying to undo the understanding accorded to the state people are neither serving the cause of India, nor that of the state. In fact, most of what is happening in Kashmir is irrelevant and confusing.

Take the meeting of some Hurriyat leaders with the Pakistan High Commissioner Basit Ali in New Delhi. Such meetings had taken place in the past too. The Indian government did not raise any objection to them then because they were taken as exercises to exchange views from the sidelines.

Shabbir Shah was only following a practice of several other Kashmiri leaders. To be charitable to him, one can say that he met the Pakistan High Commissioner as he or some other leaders would have done in the past, without a furore.

The Pakistan High Commissioner, how-

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar with some authoritarian thinking. When he challenged New Delhi, he was detained in a special jail at a faraway Tamil Nadu for 12 years.

No doubt, Jawaharlal Nehru tried to rub off the stigma of being power crazy and put up the Sheikh at his house after the detention.

But history judged Nehru as a ruthless ruler who did not spare even his intimate friends.

The same thinking prevails when those who want independence are called separatists.

They are wrong in projecting a demand which has acquired a fundamentalist edge. In the bargain, the secular Sheikh’s contribution has been forgotten.

No doubt, the Hurriyat is a divided house.

Some, led by Syed Shah Geelani, want the state to ‘join’ Pakistan. And the others, led by Yasin Malik, demand 'azaadi'. Then there are those who are confused. Not long ago, when most Kashmiris, alienated from India as they are, favoured the integration with Pakistan, the Kashmiris would have voted for Pakistan if there had been a plebiscite. Today, a preponderant majority of Kashmiris, want 'azaadi'. Yasin Malik has been able to veer

Mind is like mercury, constantly moving A

person may follow a religion and yet not come to the realization of truth. But of what use is his religion to him if he is not happy? The spirit of religion should give happiness. God is happy. He is the perfection of love, harmony, and beauty. A religious person should be happier than one who is not religious. If a person who professes religion is always melancholy his religion is disgraced. The form has been kept, but the spirit lost. If the study of religion and mysticism does not lead to real joy and happiness, it may just as well not exist, for then it does not help to fulfill the purpose of life. The world today is sad and suffering as the result of terrible wars. The religion which answers the demand of life today is one which invigorates and gives life to souls, which illuminates the heart of man with the divine light which is already there. Not necessarily by any outer form, though for some a form may be helpful, but by showing that happiness which is the desire of every soul.

As for the question of how this method of

alchemy is practiced, the whole process was explained by the alchemists in a symbolic way. They said gold is made out of mercury.

The nature of mercury is to be ever-moving, but by a certain process the mercury is first stilled, and once stilled it becomes silver; then the silver has to be melted, and the juice of a

MATTER & SPIRIT herb is poured on to the molten silver which is thereby turned into gold. Many childlike souls have tried to make gold by stilling mercury and melting silver, and they have tried to find the herb; but they were deluded, and they had better have worked and earned money.

The real interpretation of this process is that mercury represents the nature of the ever-restless mind. The mind becomes more restless when one desires to control it; it is like mercury, constantly moving.

When by a method of concentration one has mastered the mind, one has taken the first

them round from being pro-Pakistan elements to making them accept the demand for an independent, sovereign state.

Yet what the Hurriyat does not realize is that 'azaadi' is an ideal, not a feasible proposition. When the British left India in August 1947, they gave the princely states an option to stay independently and they did not want to join either India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh, the then Jammu & Kashmir ruler, declared that he would stay independent. The land-locked state had to have the support of both India and Pakistan for access to the outside world. He did not want to depend on one.

With the Muslims in a majority in J&K, Pakistan expected its accession. When it did not take place, Pakistan sent its irregulars, backed by the regular troops. The Maharaja sought the help of India which insisted on the accession before sending its troops. He had to sign the Instrument of Accession Act. The task of the Hurriyat is more difficult than that of the Maharaja. The two parts of the states are against 'azaadi'. Jammu, the Hindu majority part, would like to join India.

The Buddhist majority Ladakh, the other part, want to be a union territory of India.

Therefore the demand for 'azaadi' is essentially that of the Valley which has nearly 98 per cent of Muslims.

Another partition?

When India is in the midst of endeavour for polarization and when the ruling political party is playing a Hindu card, it is difficult to imagine that the Congress or any other political party, including the Communists, would support the Hurriyat. Even otherwise, all political parties are opposed to the demand for independence, although some may go to the farthest in giving powers to the state.

After 67 years of partition, the wounds inflicted because of the division have not healed yet. How does the Hurriyat expect the people in India to reconcile to another partition, however genuine and strong are the sentiments of the Kashmiris? If partition is again on the basis of religion, the secular state may not survive as it is. True, the 15crore Muslims in India are equal citizens and they cannot be treated as hostages. But the Valley’s secession may have such repercussions which are dreadful to imagine. The Hurriyat has to introspect and change its tactics.

It has to prove that it counts. step in the accomplishment of a sacred task.

Prayer is concentration, reading is concentration, sitting and relaxing and thinking on one subject are all concentration. All artists, thinkers, and inventors have practiced concentration in some form. The secret of this is to be learnt in the science of breath. Breath is the essence of life and the mind may be controlled by a knowledge of the proper method of breathing. For this, instruction from a teacher is a necessity. For since the mystical cult of the East has become known in the West, books have been published, and teaching which had been kept as sacred as religion has been discussed in words. But these can never truly explain the mystery. People read these books and begin to play with breath, and often instead of benefiting they injure both mind and body. There are also those who make a business of teaching breathing exercises for money, thus degrading a sacred thing. The science of breath is the greatest mystery there is, and for thousands of years it has been kept as a sacred trust in the schools of the mystics.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

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We must not tolerate violations TO counter the unabated firing by Pakistani troops, the Prime Minister and the Rashka Mantri have asked the BSF to give a tit-for-tat reply. However, various press reports suggest that the BSF is just doing that job by returning the fire, but the Pak rangers, aided by their army-men, are refusing to quit. Therefore, what is required at the moment is the deployment of our Army regulars in the conflict; even at the cost of risking a fullfledged ground war with the theocratic nation.

— Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

THE Modi government’s move of BEFITTING REPLY: BSF troops recently gave a befitting reply to Pak’s firing by calling off talks with Pakistan was responding strongly with equal caliber weapons. unfortunate but inevitable. Verily, our Kashmir policy is based on the a sincere effort to have peace with ment had soft-pedalled atrocities fact that the state is an integral India and in the last few days they committed by the Pakistani part of India and as such, the Pak- have indulged in extreme viola- Army and now it was time to say istan High Commissioner had no tions of the ceasefire by attacking that we won't tolerate rubbish right to engage with separatist Indian army posts. from them.

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra The Manmohan Singh governleaders. Pakistan has never made against Dy CM and Tatkare' (ADC, Aug 23). It is both amusing and frustrating to watch the games being played out by our politicians and government agencies; and the irrigation scam is a prime example.

The magnitude of the massive fraud perpetrated on the people of Maharashtra is beyond doubt. Also, the identity of the main beneficiaries is common LETTER OF knowledge. However, it THE DAY would be idealistic and foolish to assume that senior party leaders in our country will ever be held accountable for their transgressions. Remember the farcical Union Finance Minister and Defence White Paper produced by the government on the same subject? I susMinister Arun Jaitley pect that the CBI is also going through the motions as a face saving device. They have asked for perTHIS refers to the comments 'Jolts mission to prosecute Pawar and from Jaitley' on the DAIRY page Tatkare knowing full well that it will (ADC, Aug 25) which point out laud- not be granted. Meanwhile, all the ably that the Defence Minister “is impotent public can do is to grin busy defending himself instead of and bear it.

— Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba the country”. The December 16 Nirbhaya rape was the most gruesome crime against which the whole country rose as one man but, to our Defence-cum-Finance min- BY arresting Irom Sharmila just ister, it was a small incident which about a day and a half after her recost the nation millions of dollars! lease, her struggle against AFSPA is By making such a callous statement, he has shown that he is no different from Mulayam Singh who belittled the crime by saying that “boys are boys, they are bound to make such small mistakes”. It is a pity that even on the Independence Day when our PM talked about 'Beti ka Bharat', a sexual assault was reported right from the capital.

No different from Mulayam

Struggle against AFSPA

— Dr V Subramanyan, Thane

What can the public do?

AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila

THIS has reference to your article once again threatened to being con"CBI seeks govt nod for probe fined to obscurity. Much of the future of the seven-sister states of the north-east suffers from the disadvantage of being cut-off from national political debate. The test of a I think it is obscene that we real democracy lies in it's ability to should believe that we are entiembrace diverse viewpoints and tled to end somebody's life, no take cognizance of the grievances of matter what that person has its citizens living even on the fringes supposedly done or not done. of society.

— Richard Attenborough The fear of AFSPA that grants immunity from law for even terrible

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the name of reality, Bollywood is corrupting the minds of its viewers.

There is an urgent need to stop such kind of words in public shows like films. Aamir Khan too regretted using abusive, foul language dialogues in one of his recent films.

Also, recently Asha Bhosle condemned present day songs by saying that “Yeh gaane nahi gaaliyan hain”.

Bollywood fraternity is made of responsible citizens – it must promote morality, decency, honesty, cultural values, social values etc.

Therefore, our film actors must refuse to utter such cheap and vulgar words in their dialogues. If Bollywood cannot make people better at least do not make them cheaper. A court recently rightly observed that the Censor Board is not performing its duties in the society’s interest.

— M Kumar, New Delhi

Poor condition of Juhu beach

ON August 19, opportunely, out of my hectic schedule, I managed to go for a day out to Juhu Beach along with my family. But to my abrupt fright, I noticed that there was not a single street light that was functioning alongside Juhu Beach. Almost all the lights were off and it was crimes committed against the local enormously gloomy and visitors citizenry by the Armed Forces, is had a hard-hitting occasion to real and palpable among the people progress liberally and benefit from. of the states where the law is in And auxiliary maddening the sitforce. uation, the whole Juhu Beach was A government that is committed dreadfully polluted and there was to the welfare of the common peo- scarcely any dirt free space for the ple cannot afford to ignore their visitors to park themselves. voices, much less, that of a lone but It appears that the BMC has not brave woman like Sharmila. The cleaned the Juhu Beach for the last least the government can do, is to many days leaving it unscathed for open up the political space for de- whatsoever rationale. I would like to bate on the Act on a national scale ask Reliance Energy and the BMC and thrash out a negotiated settle- the motive behind overlooking the ment on the issue. This might go a beach and not performing their dulong way in restoring a modicum of ties on time, where hundreds of vistrust in the minds of the people to- itors from all over India and foreigners too visit. wards the establishment.

— Vidhya Sridhar, Dahisar

— Mansoor Umer Darvesh, Jogeshwari

Bollywood’s falling standards A yogacharya departs SHOCKING is the state of affairs in Bollywood as one finds frequently much abuses in adult films like in the latest 'Mardaani'. Rani Mukherjee has used abusive language – cheap and vulgar. How can the censor board pass such films. Earlier, such a language was enjoyed by only by the uneducated people. In THE big festival of India, Ganesh Utsav is round the corner and festivities will begin from August 29.

We hope for the blessings of Lord Ganesha. This festival will be celebrated for nearly 10 days in many homes, societies and across the country.

Considering the festive mood, the authorities concerned like Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) should gear up and fill up all the potholes in almost all areas of Mumbai and Thane.

We as Thaneites still see potholes in areas like LBS Marg and at major junctions. The roads near Majiwada too are in bad condition due to the ongoing bridge work.

I would like to request the authorities concerned to fill up all the potholes, so that our very own Ganesha can have a comfortable journey to our homes.

Wishing all readers a happy Ganesh Utsav!

— Murugesh Iyer, Thane

haps no one has done more than Iyengar to bring yoga to the west."

In 2004, 'Time' recognised his global influence, naming him one of the world's most influential living people. His 1966 book 'Light on Yoga' contains detailed instructions on how to perform more than 200 poses, according to Yoga Journal, and remains influential. 'Time' magazine has referred to 'Light on Yoga' as the 'Bible' of yoga. Different stories dispute Iyengar's age at his death. Though some Indian sources (including the 'Times of India' and 'India Today') list his age at 96, the official Iyengar web site lists his date of birth at December 14, 1918, as does that 'Time' profile, which would make him 95. It's not immediately clear why there's a discrepancy, but yoga blog Yoga 'Dork' proposes some sources may be

BKS Iyengar was not just a yogacharya, but he was a life guru who always imparted security and comfort to his disciples with a smiling face. Better known by his initials, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar is one of the world's bestknown yoga gurus. As the New York Times wrote in a 2002 profile, "Per-

Yoga guru BKS Iyengar counting from Guru Purnima, a July festival that honors the birthday of the first yoga guru. The style of yoga named after him has become one of the most popular schools of yoga in the US. Unlike more acrobatic or fast-paced styles like ashtanga or vinyasa yoga, poses in Iyengar yoga are held longer, and students focus on precisely aligning their bodies in the poses in the way Iyengar instructed, as Yoga Journal describes.

Iyengar yoga also promotes the use of props like blocks and straps to help students get into poses. Yoga practising people of this country are deeply saddened to know about Yogacharya BKS Iyengar's demise and offer our condolences to his followers all over the world.

— Jayanthi S Maniam, Sion

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he Bombay High Court recently corrected its own order which had directed the RK Films & Studios Pvt Ltd to pay an additional amount of Rs 1 lakh to a watchman who was terminated from his services for alleged misconduct.

According to the case, Rajeetram B Upadhyay, who was working as a watchman in RK Films and Studios Pvt Ltd, founded by actor Raj Kapoor, had raised an industrial dispute stating that his services

were illegally terminated on September 29, 2000. He had demanded for reinstatement with continuity of service and full back wages from that day onwards.

The management had contended that the Upadhyay, while he was on duty on September 27, 2000, had allegedly misbehaved with one of the directors, Rajiv Kapoor. They were unable to level charges against him for some reasons, so sought the permission of the court to prove the misconduct before the Labour Court itself.

They then examined the witnesses, including Rajiv Kapoor, to

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prove the misconduct. The Labour Court had held in its order on September 12, 2007, that RK Films and Studios was not successful in proving the charges against the watchman as there were some discrepancies in the evidence. However, the Labour Court, instead of reinstating him, which is the normal procedure, had awarded compensation of Rs 1 lakh in lieu of reinstatement and 50 per cent back wages.

Not satisfied with the award passed by the Labour Court, Upadhyay challenged the said order in the Bombay High Court. RK Films

Juhu police let murderer walk?

Mani Raman’s family protest outside the Juhu police station with his body, alleging that the prime accused was released after bribing the police

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he Juhu police has come under the scanner after family members of Mani Raman Devendra (49), along with local residents, protested outside the police station with his dead body, alleging that the Juhu police had detain the prime accused within the hour after his alleged murder, but was released after the bribe.

According to police sources, Silva Devendra was the prime suspect in the case, was brought into the Juhu police station, but was released after without his statement being recorded. Later, when the Mani's family put pressure on the police and asked them to mention Silva's name in the FIR, they noted his name. But the next day, Silva was (SPI) Abhay Shashtri to avoid arshown as absconding in the Mum- rest. We won't let him go so easily. bai police website.

He is the prime accused who drew According to one of the relatives, the plan to kill Mani.”

“We are searching for Silva while “Silva has strong connection in the police station. He has paid good three others have been arrested alamounts to Senior Police Inspector ready. The family's allegation that

SPI Abhay Shashtri has taken bribes to help Silva is baseless,” said sources at the Juhu police station.

On Saturday, Mani was kidnapped from near his residence in Juhu, Vile Parle (W) and was brutally stabbed 17 times with a chopper, allegedly by his loaners.

Investigations reveal that the alleged murderer, Madhurai Mariappa Devendra (49), knew Mani well. Madhurai had loaned him Rs 15 lakh about four years ago but Mani couldn’t return the money and promised Madhurai his flat in Versova.As the story goes, Devendra summoned Mani at around 3.30 pm and rode with him in a Scorpio car. Madhurai’s aide and driver, Parvesh Bhima Devendra (32), was driving the car. After a heated discussion, Madhurai stabbed Mani in the car near Kafi Azmi Park and dumped his body at Vidyanidhi circle near 10th road.

Madhurai has 13 crime cases against him.

Highway robbers nabbed in 48 hrs

By Suresh Golani

booty along with the truck and the van used in the crime. The gang iness than 48 hours after a gang tercepted the truck and after waylaid and fled with a truck pulling out the driver escaped with loaded with copper worth Rs 24 the delivery vehicle loaded with lakh near Pachwad village in Ta- copper. lasari , the Local Crime Branch Sensing the gravity of the crime, (LCB) unit of the Thane (rural) po- Thane (rural) Superintendent, Ralice has solved the sensational rob- jesh Pradhan, directed the LCB unit bery. to investigate the matter. The LCB While five gang members, in- team activated its informer netcluding the kingpin, have been ar- work and zeroed it on Manish Patel rested, the LCB team led by Police alias Narayan (33), a notorious robInspector Kishore Khairnar also re- ber who had recently stepped out covered a major part of the stolen on bail after being jailed for his in-

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volvement in a similar crime.

After rounds of sustained interrogations, Manish confessed to the crime and revealed the whereabouts of his accomplices. A police team nabbed Raju Patel (24), Gotulal Gujjar (23), Manohar Gujjar (24) and Prabhulal Gujjar (22). Not ruling out the possibility of the involvement of the arrested gang members in other crimes, Khairnar said, “While the accused have been remanded to custody, a hunt was on to nab two absconding criminals.”

and Studios, had subsequently challenged the said order stating that the award passed by the Labour Court is perverse and there was sufficient evidence to hold Upadhyay for misconduct.

High Court Justice M S Sonak decided on both the petitions and passed an order on July 4, 2014.

Advocate Ramesh G Hegde who appeared on behalf of RK Films and Studios said, “It was the contention of the management that even termination is held illegal, reinstatement with back wages is not to be automatically granted and this is a fit case to refuse the rein-

statement. The High Court refused to grant reinstatement but enhanced the compensation by Rs 1 lakh.

The High Court had directed our management to deposit the additional amount of Rs 1 lakh under the impression that they had deposited Rs 2,57,000 instead of depositing Rs 3,57,000. However, when the management filed the precipice for speaking to the minutes of the judgment and order July 4, the necessary documents and held that the additional amount of Rs 1 lakh is not payable.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Suspected Ebola case found negative

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umbaikars can heave a sigh of relief as the 32-year-old patient who came into the city from Nigeria was found to be Ebola virusfree. The patient been sent to the BMC-run Bal Thackeray Trauma Care Centre at Jogeshwari by the airport authorities on Sunday, and was quarantined at the hospital after he was found to be suffering from a high fever, with a running nose, body ache and red eyes, which are known symptoms exhibited by someone who has been affected by the Ebola virus.

His blood samples had been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) at Pune and, on Monday, his reports revealed that he is negative for the deadly virus.

Dr Mangala Gomare, head of the epidemiology department at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), said, “The reports are negative and the man will be discharged soon. But as per the protocol, we will keep following up with him for 21 days as he has come from one of the four African countries that are affected by this virus.”

This man was headed to Pune after he landed in Mumbai.

No kidding, Thane cops serious about working kids

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hane police will deploy about 50 officers and 10 senior officers specially for its Child Protection Unit, who will co-ordinate with a NGO named 'Pratham' in this regard. The unit has already rescued some children and have successfully solved two cases. Furthermore the unit will look into various cases of children missing over the past 10 years.

The unit was inaugurated on 17th July, 2014 by the state's home minister, R R Patil at Thane's Gadkari Hall. Thane is the first city in India to establish such an unit specifically for missing children or who are kidnapped in the city. The unit will also have two special vans with the logo of Child Protection Unit and will construct a special counselling hall, play area and back office to help them in their operations.

"The counselling hall will be provided for the children and specifiably the child psychologist, to have a better conversation with the kids, as the unit is coordinating with the NGO named, 'Pratham', whose members will counsel them, and will indirectly help the unit to learn

about the background of the kids, regarding their family etc. Play area is dedicated for the children and back office, is for the officials of the unit, who will keep records of the children. These three sections are under constructionwhile we are also preparing the data of children who are missing in the past 10 years," said, Parag Manere, DCP, crime branch, Thane.

"The two cases that have been solved involved the rescue of a 17 year old girl from Mumbai from Goa. She was lured by the 25-yearold accused on the pretext of marriage. Another case on 22 August, involved two children who were begging near railway station. . The focus of this unit is to rescue children who are kidnapped and forced to do odd jobs like begging or some other menial jobs. Other cases involve kids who run away from their home after getting upset with their parents over various issues. After these children are rescued, we will try to search for their parents and then hand them over to their families and make sure that they are not forced to do such jobs,” noted Balla, senior police Inspector, Child Protection Force, Thane.

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INFERTILITY – A RISING CONCERN Dr Anagha Karkhanis

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rom mountain trails, to cities and towns that specialise in Ayurvedic treatments and massages, Indian travel destinations have a lot to offer when it comes to healthy vacations. In this article, we tell you about some cities and towns in India that promise a healthy break, and also tell you where to head if you want to experience the thrill of adventure sports and give your body a great workout.

>> Chennakesava is one the several temples in Chennai that you can visit

Hassan may not be the first city you think of on a visit to Karnataka, but you should. The city is amongst the top three on a list of the least polluted cities in the country. While the weather there is similar to that in Bangalore, the air is much cleaner.

What to do: When you’re in Hassan, you’re going to be surrounded by beautiful temples, religious structures and ancient architecture.

If you visit during October, you can visit the Hasanamba Temple, which is open to pilgrims once a year. While you won’t be able to watch a film or do much shopping in Hassan, you should get into adventure mode when you’re here. You can swim in the river, or go kayaking and rafting at the Tungabhadra River, which is relatively clean. You can also trek at the islands near the city.

>> Kollam promises coastal surroundings and a peaceful getaway

Also one of the three least polluted cities of the country, visiting Kollam will ensure a healthy getaway. Formerly called Quilon, kollam is located in Kerala, and is an old seaport city that has refreshing coastal air and is not overpopulated.

What to do: This is one of our favourite destinations on the list, because there’s just so much to do here. The city is home to the Santhigiri Ayurvedic centre, where you can stay (for 500 a night) and come away relaxed and rejuvenated. There’s also Munroe Island, where you can take a canoe ride. Visit the Palaruvi Falls for a quick trek and walk around St. Thomas Fort. Explore the museums and temples on foot to get a little activity into your day and then relax on the beaches, specially Kollam and Thirumullavaram.

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Director - Cocoon Fertility Fertility Consultant & Endoscopist MRCPI-O&G (Ireland), DRCOG (UK), DOWH (Ireland), FICMCH, MBBS Dip. Reproductive Medicine (Germany) Fellowship Minimal Access Surgery & Endoscopy (ICOG)

ne of the best parts of life is traveling through it with friends. You may attend school and college together; enter adulthood and start your first jobs at the same time, then embrace commitments and responsibilities that may mean marriage and children. Infertility is often a divergent path for some friendships. Understanding infertility issues is the best way to overcome possible obstacles in conceiving.

An estimated 10-15% of Indian couples have trouble conceiving.

Earlier many couples just accepted they could not have children and did not consult a fertility specialist or waited too long to do so.

However now we see this trend changing. The number of couples seeking medical help to have a family has risen dramatically. Ideally, a couple should seek help if they don’t conceive after a year of regular, well-timed intercourse. This should be earlier if the woman is over 35 years of age. Fertility declines and the risk of miscarriage increases as age advances. A woman has about 1 lac eggs as she enters the 30s and this number crashes to as low as 2,000 after the age of 40. It is not just about the quantity, the quality of eggs also deteriorates with age. We are now observing a rapid decline in egg reserve due to earlier ovarian ageing than ever before. This would mean that a woman of 30 might have ovarian function of a 40 year old. Hence biological age is more important than chronological age in deciding the apt fertility treatment.

Of course, not all fertility problems are age-related. We are seeing increasing number of younger women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder. At Cocoon Fertility a primary check is done on the ovarian function by simple hormonal tests and sonography that makes the starting point of any fertility treatment. Many times the ovaries require only a small push to produce eggs that can be achieved using ovulation induction medication. Sometimes women spend too long taking fertility drugs. Once the right dose has been determined, women should generally not stay on fertility drugs for more than 6 months. If pregnancy has not been achieved by then it is time to re-evaluate the situation and proceed accordingly.

The egg from the ovary travels through the fallopian tubes where it gets fertilized by a sperm. If fallopian tubes are blocked or damaged, it becomes difficult to conceive naturally or with medication.

Pregnancy can then be successfully achieved through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Hence an initial check for the patency of fallopian tubes is done, thus saving further months and years of futile medications, monetary losses and of course ovarian ageing!

Somehow infertility is often thought of as a female issue. Yet it takes two to make a baby, and people have to realize that problems

in the man are just as likely to be, as those in the woman. It is therefore important that both the partners visit the clinic together. The simplest way to find out male factor infertility is to do a semen analysis. It can be affected in smokers, infection, testicular surgery, trauma, cancer and undescended testes.

For straightforward issues with ovulation and sperm counts intrauterine insemination (IUI) is performed, where washed and prepared sperms are directly injected into the womb. However if there are complex factors causing infertility, then advanced treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) are required. In IVF, the ovaries are stimulated to produce eggs that are suctioned out. The eggs are then mixed with the partner’s sperms in a culture dish and incubated together in closely controlled laboratory conditions. This results in formation of multiple embryos. Cocoon Fertility center follows the European norm of transferring one or two embryos of the best quality into the womb on day 3 or 5 for implantation. The remaining embryos are frozen in liquid nitrogen for future transfers.

Yesterday’s 20s are todays 30s and yesterday’s 30s are today’s 40s. There has been a recent trend towards postponing parenthood due to job pressures, educational aspirations and financial insecurities. However ageing is inevitable and the body’s biological clock is not going to wait till you have achieved your desired career goals or degrees or till you have met your Mr. Right. What’s more, egg quantity and quality declines so precipitously in the late 30s and early 40s that after the age or 42-43, the woman might need eggs donated by a younger woman. The bad news is that you cannot make the eggs younger but the good news is that at Cocoon a new flash-freezing technology known as vitrification is used to store not only embryos but also eggs; so that women can have their own bank of eggs saved if they are considering not having a family until their late 30s. These frozen embryos and eggs can be thawed later for use in IVF. Apart from social reasons, vitrification can be the only hope in patients undergoing cancer treatment in the form of chemotherapy; radiotherapy or certain surgery that can adversely affect fertility in women as well as men. However, when they take the informed decision to freeze embryos or eggs and sperms for future use, these problems can be avoided. Cocoon Fertility has a special facility dedicated for the same.

Cocoon Fertility laboratory has been designed with the latest equipment and modern technology of Class 100 / Grade A air purity (EU-GMP) working/operational area for IVF & ICSI and overall a Class 1000 Certified Lab where the procedures take place with separate areas for IUI, Egg Collection and Embryo Transfer. This state of the art lab helps to achieve the highest success rates in couples seeking first time treatments and to bring a happy outcome after years of heartbreak for those who have unfortunately had previous failures in IVF treatment.

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>> Chennai is one of the least polluted cities in India

CHENNAI Chennai is not the healthiest city, but amongst all the major cities, it ranks as the least polluted. It is a part of the top ten healthiest destinations to visit in India and is home to great art and culture, which means that you can walk around the capital of Tamil Nadu to see the sights and sounds. It’s also slightly cleaner than most of the other major cities in the country.

What to do: When you’re in Chennai, don’t miss out on visiting Fort St. George. It’s a great place to walk around. Also visit Marina and Breezy beach and then head to Covelong, a small fishing village where you can relax by the sea. Chennai is not packed on activities, but it’s a great place to get a little peace of mind. You can also visit the Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, where walks are organised through the year. The Pondy Bazaar is a good place to shop, because it’s a large area to walk through. The city is home to several national parks and gardens, including the Guindy National Park and Pallikaranai Marsh, as well as the backwaters, where you can relax among natural surroundings.

BEST ADVENTUrE SPorTS SPoTS IN THE CoUNTrY From skiing to rock climbing, adventure sports are one of the best ways to have a memorable and active vacation. While most places on our list offer some kind of adventure activity, if you really want a rush of adrenalin, add these places to your travel bucket list: Skiing in Kashmir: Ever wanted to ski? You don’t have to visit an international destination, just visit Jammu & Kashmir between December and March, which is when the region is covered in snow. Kashmir offers a range of snow sports such as skiing, snowboarding and ice-skating.

Mountaineering in Uttrakhand: Mountain climbing is one of the most physically demanding activities, but it is extremely thrilling. The hilly terrain of Garhwal and Kumon in Uttrakhand is home to the best places for mountaineering in India.

Scuba Diving in Andaman: We’re sure that you already know about this, but just in case you were wondering where you can get up close and personal with

underwater flora and fauna, it is at the scenic islands of Andaman.

Havelock Island in Andaman is popular the world over for its virgin beaches and great scuba diving opportunities.

Take a look at some of the healthiest dishes from various cuisines across the country: Sambhar: Sambhar is made with chickpeas and a variety of vegetables, so it’s hardly surprising that this preparation is rich in proteins and vitamins. The dish is available all over India, but the tastiest version can be found at south Indian tourist hot-spots.

PALAkkAD Ayurvedic massages are one of the many things that Kerala is known for, and Palakkad is the place to go to if you want your vacation to include these deeply relaxing and healing treatments.

Palakkad lies at the foot of the Western Ghats and is home to several resorts, as well as standalone centres that offer these treatments. However, you must remember that the massages are aimed at healing, more than relaxing you. So, don’t expect luxurious interiors, or 5-star services. But, what you can look forward to are consultations with Ayurvedic doctors, who will prescribe massages as well as lifestyle changes that can tackle ailments ranging from obesity and eye problems, to stress and even cancer.

What to do: Palakkad is an excellent place for outdoor excursions.

The Silent Valley National Park is a popular attraction, and is home to several endangered animals, making it a great place to visit if you’d like to go on a walk surrounded by lush greenery. If you want to soak in some culture, hike to Attapady, a tribal hamlet that is nestled deep in the forest. You can also go on a three-hour trek to Dhoni Hills, which has several beautiful streams and waterfalls.

Idli: Another south Indian speciality, idlis are a simple and nutritious breakfast option. They contain rice and chickpeas, which are fermented and steamed, making them a safe and healthy option for when you’re on vacation.

Dhokla: A Gujarati speciality, this savoury cake makes for a healthy snack. The preparation is similar to that of an idli and uses fermented dal, which is then baked or steamed to produce this fluffy delicacy. It’s low in calories and high in proteins and fibre.

Rock climbing in Madhya Pradesh: Ever wanted to be like Tom Cruise at the beginning of Mission Impossible II, where he climbs rocks to reach the summit of a hill, in the middle of a dessertlike terrain? If you do, then you should visit Madhya Pradesh. The Satpura mountain range located in this state offers great opportunities for rock climbing, river rappelling and trekking. >> Palakkad offers a range of Ayurvedic treatments and massages

>> Coorg has beautiful waterfalls, which you can hike to during monsoon

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Coorg A four-hour drive away from the city of Bangalore, Coorg is a great place to go if you’re looking for tranquillity and relaxation. The hill station has several resorts that arrange hiking tours to keep you active while you’re on vacation. Coorg is also known for the Jiva Grande Spa at Vivanta by Taj. The spa has often been on lists of the healthiest retreats in the world and offers ancient Indian Ayurvedic treatments that promise to clear your body of toxins and help improve your overall health. The treatments include yoga, meditation and traditional healing therapies.

What to do: As we mentioned earlier, Coorg is a great place to go on a hike or trek. The Pushpagiri Hill, Brahmagiri Hill and Virajpet are some of the most popular trekking spots. The varied terrain offers hikes of different levels of difficulty, which allows you to choose one that is perfect for you.

Coorg is also famous for river rafting and its waterfalls, all of which are a visual treat, especially during monsoon.

Daliya: Daliya is a type of a cereal that is extremely rich in fibre. In certain parts of central and northern India, it is mixed with milk and served for breakfast. Daliya, which is essentially broken wheat, is also used to prepare the traditional Gujarati and Maharashtrian sweet dish, Laapsi.

Palak ki subzi: We’re sure you are aware of the benefits of including green vegetables in your diet, which is why this dish, made using spinach, is extremely healthy. In northern India, you’re likely to find it made with dal, while in central and eastern India, it is usually prepared with potatoes.

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>> Switch to oils such as olive oil to reduce your consumption of saturated fats

Know your foods Take a look at which foods contain saturated and unsaturated fats to plan your meals accordingly. saturated fats: Butter, milk, cheese, coconut oil, meats, fried food, processed food, packaged sauces, peanuts, margarine. unsaturated fat: Avocados, olive oil, sunflower oil, flax seeds, walnuts, nuts, olives.

Saturated and unsaturated fats are terms that are thrown around a lot when it comes to healthy living.

However, not many people know the real difference between the two. Shirley Mistry tells you what each type is and which foods contain them

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efore we start discussing which type of fat is better, let’s set one thing straight — you may want to lose weight and keep yourself in good shape, but your body needs fat. A certain amount of fat is essential to promote growth, ensure healthy metabolism and give you energy. In fact, certain vitamins such as vitamin E, A and D are only fat-soluble, meaning that they require fat in order to be effective ly absorbed by your body. However, saturated fats and unsaturated fats are two major categories — one of them leads to poor health while the other is full of health benefits. Take a look at the differences so that you can make informed food choices.

the BasiC differenCes Saturated fats are packed with hydrogen atoms and are devoid of any double bonds between the carbon atoms. On the other hand, unsaturated fats contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms. Since to most people, the difference in their chemical structure is of little or no significance, let’s skip ahead to how they actually impact your health. At the most basic level, saturated fats, when consumed in excess quantities, can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, clog your arteries and increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases such a s heart attacks and/ or strokes. Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are better for your health, as they promote HDL (good) cholesterol and aid in moving LDL cholesterol to your liver where it can be processed. They also contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which have extensive health benefits.

texture & shelf life At room temperature, saturated fats are solid, whereas unsaturated fats are liquid and tend to solidify only once the temperature drops. Also, saturated fats have a long shelf life, when compared to unsaturated fats that are known to spoil quickly.

reCommended Consumption It is advisable that you restrict your intake of fat to a minimal percentage of your daily calorie requirement. With saturated fats, you shouldn’t have more than 10% of your daily calorie intake, while with unsaturated fats you shouldn’t consume a quantity that is greater than 30% of your daily calorie requirements.

>> With only 5g carbohydrates per 50g serving, grapefruits are a delicious, lowcarbohydrate fruit

« Know more: The besT low-carb fruiTs

Most fruits are packed with nutrition, but some fruits also have the added benefit of being low in carbohydrates. Yamini Walia tells you which ones to pick

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Berries rank high on our list when it comes to low-carbohydrate fruits. They are rich in antioxidants and packed with vitamins. The glycaemic index is generally low, averaging in the mid-20s.

Carbohydrates: 4g per 50g portion

Both apricots and peaches have similar nutritional values, which is why we’re clubbing them together. They are rich in vitamin C and fibre and have a glycaemic index that ranges in the 30s.

Carbohydrates: 5g per 50g portion

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Cherry on top

Grapefruit is often considered to be very similar to citrus fruits that are very high in sugar.

However, the blood sugar level is just 25, which makes it lower than that of apples.

Carbohydrates: 5g per 50g portion

Cherries are so similar to berries that their carbohydrate content should not be much of a surprise. They are packed with antioxidants, but they do contain a little more sugar than you would like them to. However, they are a great

source of fibre, have a glycaemic index of just 22 and are low in carbohydrates. You can even mix them with bacon (not always, because this isn’t very healthy!), feta and greens for a great savoury dish.

Carbohydrate: 6g per 50g portion

an apple a day

Yes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away — but what about all the sugar that they contain?

Apples contain an appropriate amount of sugar and are an great alternative to your occasional chocolate fix. It’s glycaemic index is 38.

Carbohydrates: 7g per 50g portion

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Be social Those who have low EI are very often the same people who avoid situations/ events that require too much social contact.

Being able to be attune yourself with other people in social situations, building long-lasting relationships and connecting with people is very important for your life and career. Cultivate humility and try and understand the emotions of the people that you are communicating with, in order to build on your EI.

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Be aware You should always be aware of your own emotions. This will help you figure out when to express yourself and when to keep your emotion under wraps.

This not only helps in the way you deal with people around you, it also helps you figure out how you really feel. It’s important to ponder over things more carefully if you can’t tell immediately, instead of brushing things under the rug and avoiding your feelings.

take it easy Don’t be quick to dismiss your feelings. Make it a point to let your emotions peak without brushing them aside, whether it’s emotions about people, things or situations.

If you’re constantly suppressing emotions, you’re stunting your own emotional growth, which is not good for you.

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Not when your brain tells you to dismiss any emotions you have, but when your body is trying to tell you how you are feeling. Feelings of stress, anger, love and hate all manifest themselves into physical symptoms such as a heaviness in your chest, headaches, flutter of your heart, or a knot in your stomach.

Learn to watch out for these signs and distinguish between them in order to keep your EI high.

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ask for help Sometimes, people can help you determine what you’re feeling better than you can yourself. Don’t shy away from asking for help. People who are close to you will be able to explain and help you to emote better than you would be able to yourself, especially if your EI is very low.

« quick quiz: Are you eAting enough vegetAbles?

Veggie health If you are pushing all the vegetables on your dinner plate to one corner, you’re increasing your risk of suffering from numerous health problems, says Yamini Walia. Take this quiz to find out more

Do you often suffer from constipation or diarrhea? a. Yes. b. No.

Do you frequently experience joint pain? a. Yes. b. No.

1. When someone tells you that you shouldn’t eat out during monsoon, does your reaction sound like this: ‘I never fall sick, so I’m sure I will be fine’? a) Yes. b) No.

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connect the dots Find connections between the way you feel. Note down things as they happen if you can’t keep track. For example, if you don’t know what you’re feeling at a particular moment, instead of dismissing it and moving on, try and think of the last time that you felt the same way and address the issue instead of ignoring it. It will make you mentally healthier than bottling up your feelings will.

Are you always tired or fatigued? a. Yes. b. No. Do you suffer from short breath every time you climb up a flight of stairs? a. Yes. b. No.

Mostly as Your daily consumption of vegetables is extremely low, which is clearly affecting your health. Shortness of breath, fatigue, diarrhea and abnormal bleeding are all signs of insufficient consumption of vegetables. Vegetables are rich in vitamin B, vitamin C, iron and nutrients that protect you against cancer and heart diseases. So, start eating vegetables every day and if the symptoms are persistant or aggravated, consult a doctor.

Mostly Bs You are on the right path, as your diet seems to be quite rich in vegetables. You understand the health benefits of eating vegetables, because you are not suffering from weakness or pain.

But, if you know someone who doesn’t eat enough vegetables, ask them to take this quiz.

over the top It always helps to be aware of what your doctor is prescribing and knowledgeable about what conditions your symptoms might indicate, but don’t be a health snob! Dev Goswami recommends you take this quiz to find out whether you’re getting too cocky about healthcare

Having good emotional intelligence (EI) means that you understand emotions well enough to use them appropriately, whether it’s in your personal life or at work. Rhea Dhanbhoora helps you improve yours

identify the negativity People with low EI are often negative and unrealistic in their thought process. To overcome this shortcoming, you should write down every negative thought that you may have. This will help you sift through them to identify which ones are realistic and which ones you should get rid of.

Have you ever experienced abnormal bleeding? a. Yes. b. No.

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Are vegetables part of your daily diet? a. Yes. b. No.

think in three shades Stop thinking in black and white. People with low EI rarely think of all the shades of grey in between, making it difficult for them to evaluate and solve problems effectively. Make it a point to think of every possible side of a problem, before jumping to a conclusion.

tune in Sure, it’s hard to be aware of how you feel all the time. But, it’s easy to do so if you make it a habit.

Carry a small notebook with you at all times and jot everything down — a strange feeling in your stomach, a crazy dream you had the night before, the place your thoughts roam to when you’ve got a free moment. When everything is connected at the end of the day, you will be able to figure things out.

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>> Take this quiz to find out of if your vegetable intake is up to the mark

think things through Before you do or say anything — think!

This is extremely important especially when you’re at work or trying to build a new friendship. The more you think before you act, the more you will be able to manage and control — and sometimes even find a way to express your emotions effectively.

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>> If you have ever intentionally not taken the prescribed medicine, then you are definitely a health snob

2. When your doctor prescribes medication, have you ever intentionally avoided finishing the course, or not taken it in the first place, because you believe that your doctor is prescribing you with unnecessary medicines? a) Yes. b) No.

6. Have you safely stored records of all your medical tests, doctor’s recommendations and prescriptions through the years? a) Yes. b) No. 7. When you’re listing your symptoms, and/ or lifestyle habits to a doctor, do you exclude certain things such as smoking, drinking and stress levels because you think that your personal habits are none of your doctor’s business? a) Yes. b) No.

3.Do you often end up arguing with your friends or family about how doctors are just out to make money and prescribe treatments for profit? a) Yes. b) No.

8. Do you prefer being your own doctor — finding out about what is ailing you and deciding upon an appropriate course of action (usually in the form of medication) without an expert’s advice? a) Yes. b) No.

4. Do you get a full body check up every two years? a) No. b) Yes.

9. While reading the introduction to this quiz, were you itching to send us a letter explaining why you believe we are wrong? a) Yes. b) No.

5. If you are cross-checking your diagnosis online and the results on medical websites are conflicting with what your doctor said, would you ignore your doctor’s advice?

Mostly as You are, what we like to call, a health snob. Based on your answers to these questions, it seems that you have strong notions that hinder your chances of getting the best possible medical attention. You refuse to follow a doctor’s advice because you believe that he/she has arrived at a faulty diagnosis. You also

a) Yes. b) No.

(dangerously) believe that your body is invincible and so, you don’t need to take any health precautions or medicines. However, the sad fact is that your idea of healthcare is extremely misinformed and you will only end up harming yourself in the long run. Read our box to see what you need to change.

Mostly Bs As long as you were answering honestly throughout this quiz, you don’t have anything to worry about. You understand that while it’s important to being aware and health conscious, you should not be your own doctor.

You accept that you’re not an expert and know your limitations. Good going!

you’re not the boss

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ven if you like being in control, this is one area assume things — not all of which are true. Don’t make where you must hand the reins over to someone the mistake of assuming that, for example, your leg else. You can’t self-medicate yourself, and you pain is not connected to your smoking habit and so, need to trust your doctor. If you think you’ve been your doctor doesn’t need to know about it. We’re not seeing a quack, change the doctor that you visit saying it is, but hiding your habits, throwing away instead of trusting the internet and health books. Take medical records because you can’t think of any way a look at what you’re doing wrong: they’ll be of any use in the future and believing that the only thing that doctors and hospitals want is you aren’t invinciBle: One of the biggest money, are dangerous actions and notions. This could characteristics of being a health snob is that you lead to a wrong diagnosis, or worse, no diagnosis when you actually have a serious problem. Never take believe that nothing can ever harm you. Even if you your health lightly. If you’re in doubt, double and even are blessed with a good immune system, a triple check, get as many opinions as you need, but combination of bad lifestyle habits, poor diet and no exercise can, in fact, weaken it. This can also lead you don’t assume anything. to think that you can be your own doctor — you will be likely to self-medicate — which is not only wrong, but Behave right with your doctor: Yes, also dangerous. sometimes, doctors can be wrong and yes, they might even prescribe medicines just to keep you on the don’t assuMe: The second problem with people safer side. But they have years of experience and who’ve mostly ticked option A, is that they tend to education behind them and so, you should pay

attention to what they say. If you believe your doctor to be wrong, get a second opinion from another doctor, instead of just ignoring his/ her advice. In fact, if you actually make sure that you don’t come across as a prude or a know-it-all, most doctors will actually take you to be knowledgeable about health and medicine (as long as you have the correct knowledge), and that will prevent them from taking you for a ride. Striking a balance is important, but as far as your health goes, let a doctor have the final say.

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>> Head to Sukho Thai for a head and shoulder massage that is surely going to up your fitness levels

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n a chaotic city like Mumbai, nothing is more relaxing than a session at your favourite spa. While you may have frequented spas to unwind, did you know that they can also help you tone and tighten your muscles? Yes, spas can keep you fit; read on as we tell you about spa packages in the city that will help your body, as well as your mind.

RudRa Hot Stone tHeRapy: RudRa Spa Rudra’s hot stone therapy is unique, as it uses smooth, hot stones to give you a rejuvenating massage. The stone is made with basalt, which is a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat. It helps to relax your muscles, ease stress, release toxins and improve blood circulation, resulting in increased energy levels. A 60-minute session costs `5,065, but, as part of their monsoon offer, it is currently priced at `2,999.

Where Rudra Spa, Kemps Boulevard, 15-5 Kwality House, Kemps Corner Contact www.rudraspasalon.com tHai MaSSage: ReWa eSCape The Thai massage at Rewa Escape helps relax your muscles and make your joints limber. The interiors of the spa are cosy

>> Check out the Wolverine workout to get Hugh Jackman’s ripped physique

enough to make you feel right at home. But, don’t be surprised when the masseuse starts coaxing your stiff limbs into various positions that resemble yoga asanas. You may lose feeling in your limbs for a while, but as they say, no pain, no gain! An hour-long session of the Thai massage is priced at `2,200.

Where Rewa Escape, Rewa House, opposite Nati onal Garage, Bhulabhai Desai Road Contact 23520580

tRaditional tHai foot MaSSage: SukHo tHai Sukho Thai’s traditional Thai foot massage is a relaxing therapy for tired legs and feet. It not only helps relieve you of your stress, but will also help you ease muscle fatigue and reduce tension in one of the most ignored parts of your body.

An hour-long session costs `1,790.

Where Sukho Thai, Turner Road, Oppos ite Tavaa Restaurant, Bandra (w) Contact 26400264 aRoMatHeRapy MaSSage: auRa tHai Spa Aura Thai Spa’s Thai aromatherapy massage combines intoxicating Thai spices with traditional dry massage

>> If the right pressure is applied during a massage, it can help tighten your muscles

While the relaxing atmosphere at a spa is usually a good enough reason to head over to one, you should also think about how the treatments can help tighten your muscles and improve blood circulation, says Yamini Walia techniques. Their therapists are well-versed in gently heating the medicinal herbs, mixing them into the oils, and massaging the aromatic concoction into your muscles, to give you an invigorating experience. The essent ial oils used in this therapy are extracted from flowers, herbs and leaves that are grown exclusively in Thailand for this purpose. An hour-long session is priced at `2,100.

Where Aura Thai Body Spa, Shop No. 1, Plot No 41-b, Nargis Dutt Road, Pali Hill, Bandra (w) Contact 65220000 deep tiSSue MaSSage: Club oaSiS, gRand Hyatt Deep tissue massage therapy is an advanced form of aromatherapy that applies deep pressure to realign the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This highly intense and effective massage is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas, such as stiff necks, lower back tightness and sore shoulders. A single session costs `4,200 for 60 minutes and `5,700 for 90 minutes, excluding taxes.

Where Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (e) Conta ct www.mumbai.grand.hyatt.com

« Know more: Get the wolverine physique

Are you lusting after Hugh Jackman’s ripped body, from his latest film, Wolverine? Then read on, as Dev Goswami tells you about the Wolverine workout, available at Gold’s Gym outlets in the city

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tar Movies recently premiered Hugh Jackman starrer, Wolverine on Indian television and they’ve now gone a step further, by partnering with Gold’s Gym to introduce a Wolverine workout. The workout will help you attain a physique like the Hollywood star, complete with the ripped muscles and toned body that he shows off in the film.

Last week, centres of the gym across the city held workshops to promote the workout and while those are no longer available, you can still head over to one of their outlets to incorporate it into your workout

regime, as they have trainers who will guide and train you to help you achieve the physique.

Althea Shah, VP of marketing at Gold’s Gym and a fitness expert, tells us, “The physique flaunted by Hugh Jackman in the Wolverine franchise is iconic! Hugh took his strength and physique to new heights by following this strict workout. We are thrilled to partner with Star Movies to get the Wolverine workout to India. It has been specifically designed with an aim to aid our members achieve a lean and ripped physique just like the Hollywood heartthrob.

It will also help you learn street-fighting techniques like the ones used by Wolverine himself!”

The workout, which will be conducted with the help of trainers from the India Fight Factory and Team Relentless, is highly intense and focuses on power drills and routines to burn fat and build your strength and muscles. The overall benefit of the workout will show up in more than just a ripped physique, as it promises increased endurance and stamina, and it also incorporates cardiovascular and functional training.

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>> Phenyl has been known to cause seizures, so avoid products that list it as an ingredient

Coccydynia, or tail bone injury, is not an uncommon medical condition, but very few people know how to recognise it. Shirley Mistry tells you all that you need to know about the condition — from its symptoms, to its causes and risks

What is coccyodynia?

signs & symptoms

The last link of your spinal cord is known as coccyx, or the tail bone. Coccydynia is an injury to the tail bone, which causes extreme discomfort and pain in the lower back region. These injuries are a result of and can also cause, fractures, dislocations and further bruising of the coccyx and pelvic bone. The coccyx is a triangular structure, made of three to five segments that are held together by ligaments. Injury to the area usually results in inflammation, that causes severe pain, especially when you are sitting. Women experience this injury more often and with greater severity, as their pelvic region is broader and therefore, the coccyx is more prominent and prone to injuries

l Tenderness in the area. l Inflammation. l Visible bruises, if the pain is severe. l Pain in the lower back during sexual intercourse. l Pain that get worsened after sitting for long periods of time. l Pain while passing bowel movements.

What causes it?

There are several factors and incidents that can cause coccydynia. Take a look at some of the most common offenders: l Infections such as shingles

of the buttocks, can often lead to coccydynia. l Pilodinal cysts — a painful boil on the coccyx. l Compression of nerve roots. l A direct blow to the coccyx. l Sciatica — nerve pain. l Tumours. l A fall that leaves you in a seated position, with your coccyx suffering due to an impact with a hard surface l The coccyx can even be injured during childbirth, leading to bruises and/ or fractures. l Bone spurs.

>> Coccydynia affects the last link of your spinal cord and can cause damage to your pelvic bone

course of action Although coccydynia can be quite hard to treat, following up with your doctor, and adhering to medical procedures that he/ she recommends, can help cure the problem completely. If you feel any unexplained pain in your lower back region, especially after an accident, slip or fall, visit your doctor immediately.

Based on your medical history and severity of the pain, the doctor will usually perform a physical exam, as well as refer to X-rays. If need be, the doctor will also perform a rectal exam to check for dislocation and/ or fractures to the coccyx. In cases where the cause of the pain is unknown, a local anesthesia injection is given to trace the injury back to the coccyx.

As far as treatment is concerned, the first line of action includes a course of anti-inflammatory medicines to help reduce swelling and pain, along with regular application of a hot and cold compress to the region. Patients are also advised to sit as little as possible, or use a customized or donut-shaped pillow to relieve the stress on the coccyx when they are seated. If this doesn’t help, injections are administered to relieve the pain and swelling.

Stretching exercises and manual manipulation of the bone through chiropractic treatment are also used.

After the pain reduces considerably, light exercises are recommended and return blood flow to the region, to encourage the body’s healing abilities.

« Know more:

The negaTive effecTs of phenyl

Commonly used in households across India, phenyl is a go-to option when you want to make sure that a surface is spotless, keep cockroaches at bay or disinfect an area. But, Dev Goswami tells you why you should be wary of this chemical

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n almost any household, you’ll always find a bottle of phenyl stacked away in a corner under the kitchen sink.

This inexpensive chemical is used to clean and disinfect floors, kitchen platforms and sinks. However, studies have found that it’s not as safe as you think it is.

Dr. Nutan Navelkar, head of the department of chemistry at K.J. Somaiya College of Science, tells us, “The chemical compounds that are present in cleansing agents are easily absorbed by the body through your skin, lungs and stomach. Prolonged, unintended inhalation, ingestion or even contact with phenyl can result in your body absorbing a significant amount of this chemical.” If you’re wondering how this exposure or absorption will affect you, the following are some of the common effects of phenyl poisoning: l Your skin and eyes can get burnt if they come in contact with phenyl. If they are exposed to it for too long, then it can even result in blindness. l Breathing phenol vapours can burn the delicate inner lining of your nose, throat and lungs. l Swallowing phenyl burns the inner lining of the digestive tract and can cause internal bleeding. l Breathing in phenyl fumes can fill your lungs with liquid and in turn, can lead to laboured breathing. l Phenyl has been linked to seizures and coma. l Excess exposure to phenyl can cause changes in your heart rhythm and can even lead to kidney or liver failure.

The importance of taking precautions against phenyl is further underlined by Dr. Amit Kasliwal, consultant in internal medicine at Seven Hills Hospital. He tells us, “There is always a lurking fear when it comes to using phenyl. Housewives and children are at an increased risk of phenyl exposure. Additionally, the risk of unintentional or intentional ingestion of phenyl is always present. The corrosive fumes are known to affect people across all age groups.”

So, the next time you’re out doing your weekly (or monthly) household shopping, make sure that you read the ingredient list properly and avoid products that contain phenyl. And, if you’ve been using phenyl for a long time, look out for symptoms such as fast breathing, fits, an irregular pulse, unconsciousness, low blood pressure, dark urine and a comatose state — all of which point to a case of phenyl poisoning.

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BARBARA, OUR BEAUTy ExpERT, WILL HELp FIx yOUR pROBLEmS

Dear Barbara, For the past few months, my scalp has been feeling very itchy and there are always tiny flakes of dandruff falling from my hair. I seem to have a really bad case of dandruff and nothing that I have tried has helped get rid of it. I’ve changed the brand of shampoo I use, used an anti-dandruff shampoo on a regular basis and also tried home remedies such as applying lemon juice to my hair and scalp.

While these solve the problem for a day or two, the flakes return soon after. Please help.

— Raunak Tiwari, malad Dear Raunak, From what you’ve told us, you might need a medicated shampoo. The flakes could also be caused by an underlying health problem. However, it seems like you suffer from dry hair, which also leads to flakes. Dandruff flakes are big, and yellow or grey in colour. In your quest to treat what you think is dandruff, you might actually have aggravated your dry hair problem, as most anti-dandruff shampoos strip your hair and scalp of its moisture. If you don’t want to visit a dermatologist (although we recommend that you do), you can try using a moisturising shampoo for a few weeks. Remember to condition well. If the problem persists, visit a dermatologist, who will be able to prescribe you with medicated shampoos, or steroid creams, depending on the severity of your problem.

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All About

ArgAn

Argan oil, often referred to as liquid gold, boosts the quality of your skin and hair. Shirley Mistry tells you about its origins and how to incorporate it into your beauty regime WHAT IS ARGAN OIL?

Argan oil is extracted from argan nuts, which grow on trees that are endemic to Morocco.

A beauty elixir of sorts, argan oil is quickly becoming the next big thing with cosmetic and skin care companies the world over. The production of argan oil is still a fairly traditional process, as the extraction is done manually, right from cracking open the nuts, to grinding them and extracting the precious oil. It takes one person three days of work (on an average) to produce one litre of argan oil, which explains its limited availability and high prices. Argan oil works wonders and can simplify your beauty regime by eliminating the need to use multiple products and improving the quality of your skin and hair.

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>> If your dandruff problem is persistent, consult a dermatologist immediately

Dear Barbara, I have a boil on my bottom. I usually get boils on my back and don’t bother too much about them because they disappear on their own in a few days.

But, this is a real pain — literally. It hurts when I sit or lie down and sometimes, even when I am walking. Is it something serious? I desperately need to find a way to deal with the problem. Please help!

— Shamista Khanna, Colaba Dear Shamista, Don’t worry, your back and bottom are actually the most commonly affected areas of your body, when it comes to boils. You can apply a hot compress to the area for around 10 minutes — this will relieve the pain and with repeated soaking, the boil will disappear faster. Remember not to pop the boil with your fingers, as that will only aggravate the problem.

Since it has appeared on your bottom, you should be careful while washing your underwear and having a bath, because an accumulation of sweat and dirt is one of the most common causes of boils. Finally, we recommend that you visit a doctor because more often than not, a boil is a sign of an underlying health condition, which is usually diet-related.

The reason you should include argan oil in your beauty regime is because it is filled with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants that help improve the quality of your hair and skin. It is also devoid of the side effects of chemicals, harmful silicones and parabens that are usually present in most cosmetic products. Take a look at some of the easiest ways to get the maximum benefits from this oil.

Helps soothe acne: While several oils and oil-based products often aggravate acne, argan oil, because of its non-greasy texture, is completely safe to use if you suffer from outbreaks. It moisturises your skin naturally, helps heal acne and its resultant scars and even reduces inflammation. Apply a few drops of argan oil onto pesky acne spots after cleansing and drying your skin.

Massage the oil into the affected areas and you will notice the acne disappearing in just a few days.

Lip moisturiser: Because of its non-greasy texture, argan oil is a great lip moisturiser.

Not only does it hydrate your lips and prevent them from getting dry and chapped, it is also known for its lip plumping properties. Massage a drop or two of argan oil onto your lips for around a minute, and then use a tissue to pat off the excess oil.

Saggy skin & stretch marks: Stretch marks are unsightly and can crop up on your skin even if you are fit. An easy way to tackle the situation, is to rub argan oil onto the areas that are most likely to be affected, such as your thighs, stomach, breasts and bottom.

Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, which helps increase the elasticity of your skin, preventing, as well as reducing the appearance of stretch marks.

>> Argan oil contains several benefits for your skin and hair!

Cuticle softener: If you have hanging cuticles that are painful and appear unsightly, rub a small amount of argan oil into them just before you go to bed. Not only will it soften your skin, it will also moisturise your cuticles and make your nails stronger.

Healthy heels: If you suffer from cracked heels and aren’t getting the desired results from a body butter or a foot cream, rub a small amount of argan oil onto your feet.

Massage it until it is absorbed and slip into a pair of comfortable socks to wake up to soft, smooth heels.

Leave-in conditioner: If you aren’t sure of what chemicals to avoid in your hair products, simply skip using a conditioner and apply a few drops of argan oil to damp, towel-dried hair. It will instantly get

absorbed into your hair and hydrate your hair and scalp. It is also a great heat protector, so remember to run a few drops through your hair if you are going to blowdry or straighten it.

Frizz control: To tame frizz and add shine to your hairstyle, give your shine spray a skip and try argan oil instead. Rub a few drops between your palms and run it through your hair. It does a great job of taming frizz and will last throughout the day, without making your hair look greasy.

Body oil: If a regular moisturiser doesn’t keep your skin hydrated all day, use argan oil instead. Rub the oil on your skin immediately after you finish your shower.

The quicker you do it, the easier it is for your skin to absorb the moisture.

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N Sheila Dikshit meets Prez, HM; may resign

NEW DELHI: Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit on Monday met President Pranab Mukherjee and Home Minister Rajnath Singh amid indications that she may put in her papers if shunted out of the southern state. Dikshit's meetings came a day after her Mah. Governor K. Sankaranarayanan quit, protesting his transfer to Mizoram. Five UPA-appointed Governors have already resigned after being nudged by the NDA government.

CBI arrests founder director of chit fund company

NEW DELHI: One of the founding directors of Artha Tatwa (AT) Group has been arrested by the CBI for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore chit fund scam famously known as Saradha scam. Joytiprakash Joyprakash, founder director of the group, was arrested yesterday by the agency. It is alleged that the company had cheated investors worth hundreds of crores of rupees.

New Lokpal rules to be notified soon

NEW DELHI: Government will soon notify new rules for modifying mandate of Lokpal search committee, tasked with recommending names for appointment of chairperson and members of the anticorruption body. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is finalising the new rules in consultation with the Law Ministry, official sources said.

New body to manage Lord Venkateswara temple

HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh government on Monday constituted a Specified Authority to manage the world's richest temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati with Principal Secretary (RevenueEndowments) as its Chairman.

The authority will be vested with all the powers enjoyed by the Board of Trustees of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which had been running the temple.

EW DELHI: Britain on Monday expressed desire to work with India in realising the new government's goal of economic and social transformation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi favoured greater collaboration in areas like clean energy, infrastructure development and cleaning of rivers.

The UK's intent was expressed by its Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg when he met Modi here and discussed a wide range of issues, including energy and WTO talks.

During the meeting, Clegg conveyed UK's strong desire to further strengthen and deepen relations with India, reports PTI. "Expressing deep appreciation for the ambitious goal of Indian's economic and social transformation that the new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi had set, he conveyed the desire of the UK to work together with India in realising this goal," a PMO statement said.

Modi expressed appreciation for British Prime Minister David Cameron's personal interest and commitment to India-UK relation- Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg at a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. ship.

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He called for greater collaboration between the two countries in areas of education, skill development, clean energy, infrastructure development and cleaning of rivers.

The UK side, which also included UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey, conveyed their appreciation for the work done in Gujarat in the area of clean energy and preservation of environment, the statement said.

Modi said it is a priority area for his government which plans to develop 500 model towns in India with facilities for solid waste management and waste water treatment.

Further, the government wants to develop all Himalayan states as 'Organic States' which would also have environmental benefits, the statement said, adding Modi also articulated his vision of creating mass participation in energy efficiency.

Modi invited the UK to partner in these efforts.

He also asked the international community to take steps to provide clean technology to developing and under-developed countries at affordable prices.

Jolt to BJP; Nitish-Lalu alliance scores in Bihar bypolls N

EW DELHI: Three months after its spectacular showing in Lok Sabha polls, the BJP on Monday received a jolt in assembly by-elections suffering a 4-6 defeat at the hands of the RJD-JD(U)-Congress alliance in Bihar and yielding two strongholds to Congress in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.

Honours were shared in Punjab where the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress won one seat each. Out of the 18 seats in four states for which bypolls were held on August 21, Congress and its allies won 10 while seven went to BJP and one to its ally SAD. The by-election setback for BJP comes exactly a month after it lost

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar addressing a press conference at his residence in Patna after Bihar bypoll results on Monday.

all three seats in Uttarakhand assembly bypolls to Congress despite bagging all five Lok Sabh seats in the state earlier.

In a major test of popularity ahead of assembly polls in four states, the BJP along with its allies, which had swept Bihar winning 31 out of 40 Lok Sabha seats, bagged four seats out of 10 where bypolls were held as against six they had won in 2010 assembly election.

The 'secular alliance' stitched by ruling JD(U) with RJD-led by Lalu Prasad and the Congress won Rajnagar (SC), Chapra and Mohiuddinnagar (all three by RJD), Jale and Parbatta (both JD-U), Bhagalpur

(Congress).

Congress wrested Bhagalpur from BJP while JD(U) defeated BJP ally LJP of Ram Vilas Paswan in Parbatta, which was won by RJD in 2010.

Bouyed by the victory, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar said the voters have expressed their "displeasure" with the Narendra Modi Government and suggested that the alliance would be broadened to include Left parties to check BJP's "communal agenda".

BJP was, however, quick to reject that the bypoll results were a reflection on the performance of the Modi Government and said it had nothing to do with the Centre.

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EW DELHI: Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Goa are likely to have new Governors soon with the Home Ministry recommending names to the President for appointment to the posts.

Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh, veteran BJP leaders V.K. Malhotra and Lalji Tandon are among the few probables who may be appointed as the Governors of the four states.

Four names have been recommended for appointment as Governor, official sources said. However, it is not clear when the official announcement of appointment of the

four will be made by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. On August 11, Kalyan Singh had claimed that he was offered the post of Governor of Rajasthan and he has accepted the position 'happily'.

Maharashtra Governor's post fell vacant on Sunday when incumbent K Sankaranarayanan resigned after he was transferred to Mizoram.

Post of the Governor of Karnataka has remained vacant since July end when former Law Minister H.R. Bhardwaj had completed his five year tenure while the post of Rajasthan Governor fell vacant after Margaret Alva completed her tenure early this month, reports PTI.

PAK'S EVIL DESIGNS... Residents of Chandu Chak display mortar shells allegedly fired on their village Chandu Chak by Pakistani troops, in Jammu on Monday.

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The biggest challenge in front of us today is whether our pesticides and insecticides are complementary to our mother nature. So we will study and if it is found that there are some pesticides and insecticides which are a threat to our nature and biodiversity, we will recommend for banning them to the Agriculture Ministry.

Real Estate Implications of Action on India’s e-Comm Front Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar

The positive fall-out of attracting US$ 3 billion in global investments on the realty sector or a market pegged at a little more than US$ 2 billion, India’s e-Commerce segment recently attracted US$ 3 billion in global investments within two days — and thereby hangs a tale…

The Indian e-Commerce industry witnessed the biggest consolidation earlier this year, when Flipkart acquired Myntra as competition for Amazon in the local market. Flipkart then went on to raise US$1 billion in fresh funding from new and existing investors this July, only to be followed a day later by Amazon announcing its intention of investing an additional US$ 2 billion in its India business. The

merce will most likely stimulate demand for warehousing /logistics space for building back-end infrastructure. A significant share of this fresh foreign fund inflow of US$ 3 billion is expected to get channelized into building warehouses, expanding product line, upgrading and expanding supply chain, and possible acquisitions.

This will ultimately benefit our economy as a whole.

Amazon is already known to be planning to lease more than 1 million sq.ft of warehousing and logistics space by end-December, while Flipkart has reportedly leased around 500,000 sq.ft of space across the country, according to CBRE’s recently released Asia Pacific Logistics Report, Shaping Trends in Logistics.

According to the CBRE report,

third titan on India’s current eCommerce turf —Snapdeal — has meanwhile raised more than US$ 200 million since January 2014, while its financial advisors are reportedly seeking an additional US$ 300 million from private equity investors.

Ever since the new government’s formal Union Budget announcement that FDI in the manufacturing sector will be on the automatic route — clarifying that, “…the manufacturing units will be allowed to sell its products through retail including E-commerce platforms without any additional approval…”, investors have been bankrolling India’s fledgling e-retail segment.

As a positive fall-out of these recent developments, India’s real estate sector will probably stand to gain; since the growth in e-Com-

with growth of e-commerce in the APAC region, the need for delivery efficiency, inventory management, and freight-forwarding will be driving the need for experienced logistics operators in the region.

With these new investment trends in India’s e-Commerce segment, the major market players are anticipated to enter into agreements with logistics real estate developers for built-to-suit (BTS) warehouses. The peripheral micromarkets of India’s leading cities, with large tracts of available land parcels and their connectivity to key consumer markets are expected to be the favored locations for building such BTS back-end infrastructure.

Going forward, one can only wait and watch for these developments to solidify in a more mature online retail environment.

By Anshuman Magazine, CMD, CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Markets Close Flat

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (August 26, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Monday (August 25, 2014) a net 6.90 points (0.09%) and closed at the 7906 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 7931 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 7968 points level at 12.38 p.m.

The index then declined sharply, into the red and registered the day’s low at the 7897 points level at 3.17 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 70 points. Sentiment turned bearish towards the end of the session and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 29 were losers, while 21 were gainers. Substantial buying was witnessed in FMCG and IT stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in metal, realty, infrastructure and power stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 1.94%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 599 were gainers, 981 were losers and 40 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator is in the over-bought zone.

The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now turned flat (positive if it rises).

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

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

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

The next support is at the 7321 points level.

F

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

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 7924 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 7880.

Support (2) = 7854.

Resistance (1) = 7950.

Resistance (2) = 7994.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed two consecutive doji patterns (indicating indicates that the indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a small black body candle. This is negative and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the sell side of the market.

However, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters too indicate strength.

Both these indicate a positive bias. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line and both lines are diverging (positive if it continues).

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

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 7896) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 7770) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 7758) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 6792) Positive.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Karvy calls a ‘Buy’ on KEC International CMP: Rs. 109

Target Rs. 146

Nomura calls a ‘Buy’ on ITC CMP: Rs. 349

Target Rs. 392

Call For Immediate Hike In Natural Gas Price

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Nomura revises upwards India's FY15 GDP growth forecast to 6% EPFO trustees may defer decision on interest rate today Alstom bags euro 400 mn contract from Power Grid Corp Sebi seeks fresh clarification on Lavasa's Rs 750-cr IPO Sonata acquires travel solutions firm in US Mahindra launches Centuro Rockstar at Rs 43,700.

Reliance, ONGC, BP and Cairn believe current submarket price of USD 4.2 is impeding development of over a dozen discoveries

By A Business Reporter

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nergy giants led by Reliance Industries, ONGC, BP and Cairn India yesterday unanimously demanded an immediate hike in natural gas prices, saying current sub-market price of USD 4.2 was impeding development of over a dozen discoveries. As the government began consultations with stakeholders on raising gas prices, gas producers and consumers met a committee of secretaries (CoS) separately with their pleas on the issue. The panel, whose meeting was chaired by Power Secretary P K Sinha, gave a patient hearing to both sets and asked them to present their views in writing by August 28.

Expenditure Secretary Ratan P Watal skipped the meeting of the CoS to which Fertilizer Secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is member

and Rajive Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is member secretary.

Kumar said there will be another meeting of the panel this week. According to sources, while gas producers said as many as 10 Trillion cubic feet of gas cannot be developed at current below market rate of USD 4.2 per million British thermal unit, power generators said they cannot afford a rate more than USD 5/unit. Fertilizer makers too stated that doubling of rates, as had been approved by the previous UPA government before its implementation from April 1 was postponed first by the Election Commission and then by the new BJP government till September-end, would lead to increase in subsidy, reports PTI. While producers, who were invited separately, attended in full strength with the sole exception of Gujarat State Petroleum Corp (GSPC), consumer sectors were represented by their associations - Association of Power Producers and Fertilizer Association of India, besides some individual companies.

Sources said producers gave 35 minutes of their unanimous view to the committee, which throughout the session was mostly listening

and offered neither counter suggestion nor argument.

Sinha suggested that the participants should send their written submission addressed to Oil Secretary Saurabh Chandra, who is not part of the committee, by Thursday morning. The meeting was perfunctory with all operators in sync on issue of gas price except some vague remarks from state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) which acknowledged the fact that increase in gas price was required for both their existing production and new development but also mentioned that it was for the government to decide on a balanced rate.

Sources said producers reiterated that the sanctity of Production Sharing Contracts (PSC), which the government has entered into with them, should be maintained. The PSC provides for a market discovered gas price. They also stated that the best option was the implementation of the 2006-07 recommendation of the Committee headed by PK Sinha, who was then Additional Secretary in oil Ministry, where it was stated that gas price should be discovered by asking consumers to bid. Sinha as Power Secretary is now taking of protecting interest of consumers.

Indian Pharma Market To Grow Better Than Global Peers

By A Business Reporter

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ndia's pharmaceutical market will see continued strong growth at a more favourable rate than its global peers and even if the country's GDP growth were to slow down, it would still represent a better growth opportunity, says Moody's Investors Service. Drug companies in the country could, however, face higher debt levels as the pharmaceutical sector in India grows, resulting in mergers and acquisitions, it said.

"India's pharmaceutical market will continue to grow in the double digits, a rate which is more favourable than most other markets for the industry," Moody's Investors Service (MIS) said in a statement.

Stressing on the potential of the sec-

tor, Moody's Vice President and Senior Analyst Kailash Chhaya said: "Even if India's GDP growth slows or is uneven, the Indian pharmaceutical market would still represent a better growth opportunity than many other geographic markets..." This is due to improving socio-economic conditions and access to healthcare against the backdrop of a rising prevalence of diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems, he added.

The sector would also witness heightened activity of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) following global trend although Indian firms do not face the same growth pressures as other players across the industry, MIS said. "As consolidation in the industry continues globally, partic-

Metal Stocks Sink After SC Coal Ruling

By A Business Reporter

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BUSINESS

etal stocks witnessed severe drubbing, falling as much as 14% yesterday, after the Supreme Court (SC) held that all coal block allocations made since 1993 till 2010 before pre-auction era during previous NDA and UPA regimes have been done in an illegal manner.

Following this, shares of Jindal Steel & Power slumped 13.97% to Rs 253.15 on the BSE. The stock was the worst performer among the 30Sensex scrips. Hindalco Ind plunged 9.56%, while Tata Steel lost

4.79% and Sesa Sterlite was down 3.89% on the BSE. Similarly, shares of JSW Steel went down by 3.52% and Hindustan Zinc lost 2.33%.

Analysts said that the latest news on irregularity in coal block allocation scam triggered the panic button in the last one and half hour and led to steep decline in metal counters.

The SC yesterday held that all coal block allocations made since 1993 till 2010 before pre-auction era during previous NDA and UPA regimes have been done in an illegal manner by an "ad-hoc and casual" approach "without application of mind".

ularly among generic drug companies, Indian firms will increasingly look to become involved in global mergers and acquisitions. We have already seen some Indian companies increasing their pace of acquisitions," Moody's Senior Vice President Michael Levesque said.

The M&A activity could pressurise Indian firms' leverage from currently low levels, MIS added.

BUSINESS BRIEFS RBI To Redefine Deposits As Ponzi Scams Mount

In the wake of unearthing of multiple unauthorised deposit raising schemes and scams such as Saradha and PACL, RBI Deputy Governor R Gandhi yesterday said the Reserve Bank is working with the government on redefining as to what constitutes a deposit. "We are working on redefining definition of deposits. The 'deposits', as it is defined today, is inadequate," he told reporters after a conference of Chief Secretaries and State Finance Secretaries here. He said that in case of banks, the definition of a deposit is very clear, but it does not cover money collected by other entities for which the exercise is being carried out.

2nd ‘World Tea & Coffee Expo’ 2014 To Be Held In Mumbai

The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” 2014 is being held at Bombay Exhibition Centre from 11th Sept - 13th Sept 2014. It is India’s only trade show focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors shall showcase products, machineries and technologies from a judicious mix of Indian & International Exhibitors. With over 50 categories of products, technologies and equipment on display from India & abroad, WTCE will determine trends, create awareness on optimization of product lines, enable networking with peers, industry stalwarts, academia and government officials. The Event is likely to see the launch a number of new and exotic Tea & Coffee products for the first time in India.

SARL Launches Naturralle In Maharashtra

Saraiwwalaa Agrr Refineries (SARL) one of the leading edible oils company in India have launched their range of premium refined sunflower oil brand 'Naturralle' along with the Vanaspati & Bakery fats in Maharashtra. The flagship brand ‘Naturralle’ was unveiled by Anjani Kumar Gupta, Director at SARL. The company plans to introduce the product in Pune, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Nasik, Sholapur, Akola and Nagpur in a span of next 24 months to address the growing demand of sunflower oil and capture the potential of the oil. Naturralle is amongst the leading brands of refined sunflower oil in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.

UBM India’s 8th Edition Of REI In September

UBM India is hosting the 8th edition of the Renewable Energy India Exhibition and Conference (REI) on 3rd – 5th September 2014 at the Indian Exposition Mart Ltd., Greater Noida. The 8th edition is expected to attract more than 500 Exhibitors, 12,000 Trade Visitors and 1000 Conference Delegates from more than 35 countries. Attendees to the three day event will benefit from the multiple business opportunities existent within the Solar, Wind, Bio-energy, Smart Grids, Geothermal and Energy Efficiency sectors.

Smartlink Appoints Arati Naik As Their New COO

Smartlink recently announced the appointment of Arati Naik as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Arati started her career at Smartlink as a Project Consultant wherein she imbibed key elements of product development, people management, developing key strategies for product launches and innovation. The expertise gathered catapulted her to the role of the Chief Marketing Officer.

This role was her breakthrough opportunity where she demonstrated her potential and achievements in converting businesses and making new alliances.

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TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Iconoclastic, take-noprisoners cop John McClane, for the first time, finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack - unaware that Jack is really a highlytrained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist.

With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

Star Movies, 9 p.m.

SHASTRI SISTERS

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s episode, Devyani is impressed upon seeing the NCC cadets in college and is in awe of them. Later we see that Rajat joins as the NCC instructor at College and meets Neel but requests him to keep it a secret from the family. On reaching home, Devyani tells her sisters about her day at college - about Rajat and how handsome he is and her willingness to join NCC. When Narayan finds out about this, he denies her that option.

Colors, 7 p.m.

Jalal is left highly insecure after the reality behind Mahamanga comes to light. He remains distressed in spite of Jodha’s attempts to pacify him. The emotional turmoil he is going through may have dire consequences. Will Jodha be able to successfully help Akbar restore his peace of mind? Zee TV, 8 p.m.

The Wild Ones finds inspiration in the rhythms of nature as shown through the wonders of the animal kingdom. It explores different aspects of animal behaviour, including hunting techniques and feeding habits, family relationships and defence mechanisms, courtship and mating rituals. Animal Planet, 10 p.m.

DIYA AUR BAATI HUM

Sandhya And Zakir bring RK to Pushkar, Revelation of RKs first mole. She enters the house. On teej day the first threat from RK. Family comes to know about RK presence in Pushkar. Star Plus, 9 p.m.

THE 66TH US PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS (2014)

To be hosted by actor/comedian Seth Meyers, the 66th edition of the annual awards ceremony held to honor the best in U.S. prime time television programming chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Star World, 8 p.m.

SUHANI SI EK LADKI

Soumya faints because of not eating anything..Bhavna is very tensed that she has to go to her sasural..dadi gets angry on

BLOODSPORT

Shastri Sisters, Colors, 7 p.m.

Ragini that for keeping her nails unkempt.. Pramod calls Ragini and invites them for a party..Ragini tells him to force Yuvraj to come to the party..Ragini tells everyone that Pramod has called for a called and Yuvraj’s friends wants to meet Suhani.. dadi says that suhn ai should not go she doesn’t want her her to embarrass yuvraj…Pramod forces Yuvraj to come to the party but Yuvraj has no choice he says yes to him..Ragini and Meneka make plan to embarrass Suhani in the party.. Star Plus, 6.30 p.m.

KBC

The episode starts with the roll over contestant Archana Tirkey from Ranchi who is fighting for her unwell daughter and wants to win as much money as possible for her operation. The next contestant to come on the hot seat is Mr. Maninder Pal Singh from Amritsar. He is a businessman and has a shop of electronic home appliances in Amritsar. He has been doing this business for the last 28 years and believes that there are only 3 unique things in Amritsar – the golden temple, tandoori chicken and him! He gifts AB a frame of Golden temple. Curious to know why AB works so hard, Maninder asks him the reason to which the superstar responds that he doesn’t work for money or fame; he works because he is extremely passionate about it. Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can’t because they need him. Two army officers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them.

While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants.

Zee Studio, 7.50 p.m.

MAALAMAAL

Raj (Naseeruddin Shah) is a slum dweller, who one day comes to know that he has inherited the business and property from his grand-father worth 3.3 billion Indian rupees. Stunned and delighted at the same time, he gleefully arrives at his former grand-father’s estate to claim his inheritance, only to be told that there is a clause attached: which is that he must spend 300 Million rupees in 30 days or else risk losing his inheritance altogether. How can a slum dweller who has never held a thousand rupees in his hands on any given day, be expected to spend 10 million a day? CVO, 9 p.m.

CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE

The Angels—Natalie, Dylan, and Alex are back again but this time they’re preparing for a strike without even warning as they go undercover to retrieve two missing silver bands. These are no ordinary rings. They contain valuable encrypted information that reveal the new identities of every person in the Federal Witness Protection Program. When witnesses start turning up dead, only the Angels, using their expertise as masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts can stop the perpetrator, a mysterious

P.M. 2.00 Modern Family 8.00 The 66th US Primetime Emmy Awards-Red Carpet 8.30 The 66th US Primetime Emmy Awards 14

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 1.50 Twisted 2.45 The Good Wife 3.45 American Funniest Home Videos 4.35 Just for Laughs 5.30 Look Who’s Talking with Niranjan 6.00 Twisted 7.00 Grey’s Anatomy 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 The Good Wife 10.00 The Mentalist 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

SONY TV

P.M. 12.00 CID 8.00 Ekk Nayi Pehchaan 8.30 Kaun Banega Crerepati 2014 10.00 Maharana Pratap 11.30 Comedy Circus …

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA

Building on the terror of The Haunting in Connecticut, this tale traces a young family’s nightmarish descent into a centuries-old Southern hell. When Andy Wyrick moves his wife Lisa and daughter Heidi to a historic home in Georgia, they quickly discover they are not the house’s only inhabitants. Joined by Lisa’s free-spirited sister, Joyce, the family soon comes face-to-face with a mystery born of a deranged desire ... a haunting secret rising from underground and threatening to bring down anyone in its path.

HBO, 9 p.m.

STAR PLUS

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

3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Hasina Thi 8.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

9.00 Kumkum Bhagya 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar

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LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Savdhaan India 7.00 Baawre: Chal Jahan Challen Mann Ke Paon Re 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 Nadaan Parinde 9.30 Tumhari Paakhi 10.00 Laut Aao Trisha 10.30 Savdhaan India: India Fights Back

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Gharachi Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi Jai Malhar Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi Home Minister Jai Malhar Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi Ka Re Duraava Jai Malhar Julooni Yeti Reshmigathi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 Yeh Mera India :

9.00 Gadget Man 2 with Richard Ayoade 10.00 Frontline Battle Machines with Mike Brewer 11.00 How do they Do It?

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 Top Secret Recipe 3.00 Aliens Mystery Continues 3.30 Criss Angel Believe 4.30 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 5.30 Storage Wars 6.00 Kings of Restoration 8.00 Top Secret Recipe 9.00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Storage Wars 11.00 Aliens Mystery Continues

Bloodsport, Zee Studio, 7.50 p.m.

“fallen” Angel. Aided by their trusty colleague, Jimmy Bosley, the Angels’ adventure begins at a remote Mongolian outpost and ends only after Dylan is forced to face a dark secret from her past—a secret that puts the lives of her two best friends in danger. Pix, 9 p.m.

KING NO. 1

King (Nagarjuna) belongs to the royal dynasty of Coimbatore.

He has a doting mother (Geetha) and a loving brother (Deepak).

He has three brother-in-laws who are after the blood of the king in order to get a share in their property. In this scenario, King gets killed when for a project work.. Max, 9 p.m.

SANDWICH

Sher Singh lives with his mother and handicapped sister in Punjab but moves to Mumbai, changes his name to Shekhar, meets Nisha and falls in love. When his mother asks him to return, he explains to Nisha that if he takes her before they are married the people would make an issue of it and promises to return in 4 days. On his return, Shekhar is surprised to find out that the Zamindar's son is ready to marry his sister. His mother tells him that the Zamindar's daughter Sweety loves him from their childhood days. The Zamindar had approached his mother to fix the marriage but she told him that she cannot fix her son's wedding until her daughter is married. Sweety's brother agreed to the marriage for as his mother says, brothers are those who sacrifice everything for their sister's happiness. B4U, 9 p.m.

5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

ZEE TV

Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaanoon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Pavitra Rishta Qubool Hai Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Pavitra Rishta Ek Mutthi Aasmaan Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja

Kaun Banega Crerepati, Sony TV, 8.30 p.m. Ka Re Duraava, Zee Marathi, 9 p.m.

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Udaan 2.30 Shastri Sister 3.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 3.30 Beintehaa 4.00 Udaan 4.30 Shastri Sisters 5.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 5.30 Comedy Nights with Kapil 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Uddan 9.00 Beintehaa 9.30 Rangrasiya 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Uttaran 11.00 Shastri Sisters

SAB TV

P.M. 2.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 7.30 Chandrakant Chiplukar Seedi Bambawala 8.00 Baal Veer 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka 9.00 Chidiya Ghar 9.30 Badi Door Se Aaye Hai 10.00 Chandrakant Chiplukar Seedi Bambawala 10.30 Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya

Deadly 60 2.30 Yeh Mera India: Odisha’s Wetlands 3.00 Killing For A Living 4.00 The Wild Ones 4.30 Fit For The Wild 5.00 Untamed and Uncut 6.00 AP Safari 7.00 Animal Strategies 8.00 Yeh Mera India: Himalayas 9.00 Be the Creature 10.00 The Wild Ones 10.30 Fit For The Wild 11.00 Untamed and Uncut

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Inside The Human Body 3.00 Man Vs Wild 4.00 Food Factory 4.30 How do They do It 5.00 Man Woman Wild 6.00 Africa 7.00 Extreme 8.00 Food Factory 8.30 How Do They Do It 9.00 Man vs Wild 10.00 Bear Grylls: Extreme Survival Caught On Camera 10.30 What Happened Next 11.00 Best of Discovery

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 Gadget Man 2 With Richard Ayoade 3.00 How It’s Made 4.00 Tech Toys 360 4.50 How Do They Do It? 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 How Tech Works 7.00 Tech Toys 360 8.00 How It’s Made

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Apradh 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Ashi Hi Dharmakanya 4.30 Sansar Maza Wegala 4.55 Zatpat Recipe 5.05 Young Tarang 6.00 Krishi Darshan 6.30 Amchi Mati Amachi Mansa 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 Haramara Goan Connection 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan 9.00 Samaan… Ek Adhikar

MOVIE CHANNELS

STARMOVIES

P.M 12.30 Spider Man 2 3.00 I, Robot 5.30 Premium Rush 7.00 Jurassic Park III 9.00 A Good Day to Die Hard 11.00 The Adventures of Tintin A.M. 8.30 Chinese Zodiac 11.00 Hollow Man P.M. 2.10 4.10 6.35 9.00

HBO

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Starship Troopers What Women Want The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia 11.00 Jack Reacher A.M. 8.25 What Women Want 10.45 Jack Reacher

ZEE STUDIO

P.M. 12.20 Shanghai Knights 2.45 6 Bullets 5.20 National Treasure: Book of Secrets 7.50 Bloodsport 9.00 John Carter 11.40 Wild Hogs A.M. 11.00 Ducktales The Movie: Treasure of The Lost Lamp

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P.M. 2.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 h/ls 3.00 T20 Triumphs 3.30 Close Encounters 4.00 India Tour of Eng 14 h/ls 5.00 Jai Ho 4.30 The Big Test: Eng Ind Review show 5.00 Jai Ho 5.30 Pro Kabaddi league 14 h/ls 6.00 T20 Triumphs 6.30 Close Encounters 7.00 Jai Ho 7.45 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Pre Show 8.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Bengaluru vs Vizag 11.00 T20 Triumphs

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P.M. 2.00 Premier League h/ls Playlist 13/14 3.00 Kabaddi League h/ls 3.30 The Football Review 6.00 Premier League h/ls 7.00 Match of the Week 9.00 Premier League h/ls 10.00 FA Community Shield

TEN CRICKET

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

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P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00

Geet Gaaya Pattharonne, DDI, 11 p.m.

9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

News (English) Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.30 Pak Tour of SL 14 h/ls 2nd Test 4.30 Great Centuries: AB De Villiers 5.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 3rd Test 7.00 Bang Tour of WI 14 h/ls 3rd ODI 8.00 Great Centuries: Joe Root & Dinesi Ramdin 8.30 NZ Tour of Wi 14 h/ls 2nd T20 10.30 Great Centuries: Faf du Plessis 11.00 Bang Tour of WI 14 h/ls 3rd ODI

P.M. 12.25 2.45 4.25 5.55 9.00 11.20 A.M. 9.00 11.55

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Gadhavacha Lagna: Makrand Anaspure 4.30 Oti Hi Khana Naralachi: Alka Kubal 7.00 Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda: Abhijeet K 9.30 Ashi Hi Banwabanvi: A Saraf

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 5.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 1.00 3.30 5.00 7.00 7.30 10.00

Tom and Jerry Tales Comedy Noon with Oggy Oggy and the Cockroaches Pokemon Black and White Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches Johnny Test Courage the Cowardly Dog

Ben 10 Tom and Jerry Tales Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches

POGO CHANNEL

Return of Hanuman Dholakpur Ka Bakra Chhota Bheem Marathon Krishna the Great Chhota Bheem Marathon My Name is Raj II

PIX

The Forbidden Kingdom Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Lion King 3 Casino Royale Charlie’s Angels’ Full Throttle 2012 Bunraku For Your Eyes Only

STAR GOLD

P.M. 1.50 Fukrey 4.45 Khatta Meetha 7.45 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Pre Show 8.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 : Bengaluru vs Vizag 9.00 Dangerous Khiladi 11.40 Lakeer: The Forbidden Lines A.M. 7.40 Sheshnaag 10.30 Khuda Kasam

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, HBO, 9 p.m.

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P.M. 1.00 Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow: Jackie Chan 5.00 Main Hoon Khatarnak: Ravi Teja 9.00 King No 1: Akkineni Nagarjuna A.M. 7.00 Veerana: Hemant Birje 10.00 Khakee: Amitabh Bachchan

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 12.45 Sirf Tum: Sanjay Kapoor 3.40 Naag Devtaa: Abbas 6.15 Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki: Lawarnce 9.00 Shiva The Super Hero 2: Nagarjuna

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Meri Shaan: Sushant 5.30 Swati: Shashi Kapoor 9.00 Maalamaal: Naseeruddin Shah A.M. 9.30 Suryavanshi: Salman Khan P.M. 12.30 5.00 8.30 A.M 9.00

FILMY

Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Atishbaz Chachi 420 Rangeela

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai: Govinda 3.00 Blackmail: Ajay Devgan 6.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya: Bobby Deol 9.00 Sandwich: Govinda A.M. 7.30 Sachai Ki Taaqat: Govinda

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Charlie’s Angels’ Full Throttle, Pix, 9 p.m.

11.30 Thomas and Friends A.M. 8.00 Thomas and Friends 8.30 My Name is Raj III: Attack of The Demon 10.00 Chhota Bheem 10.30 Dholkapur Ka Bakra P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 1.30 5.30 6.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 A.M. 8.30 9.00 11.30

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Vicky and Vetaal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Oye Jassie Best of Luck Nikki Slokk

DJ-Mmch Sofia The First Quack Pack Gravity Falls Phineas and Ferb New Doraemon Phineas and Ferb

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Hulk & the Agents of SMASH Spiderman Iron Man: Armored Adventures Big Bad Beetleborgs Telebrands Kid vs Kat Phineas and Ferb Kid vs Kat

Male dancers trio keeps audience spellbound

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IN BRIEF Award for Devendra Jadhav

On July 20, Devendra Shivaji Jadhav got the Ultimate Jury and Audience Award for his 19 minutes Best Debut Short Feature Film 'And Gandhi Goes Missing’ in the Vittel Festival, France. He received a medal from the Mayor of Vittel, JeanJacques Gaultier, and Indian Ambassador in France, Arun K Singh. The film has Kamlesh Sawant, Sagar Talashillkar, among others. The story is about a boy with the surname Godse, who is looked down upon by his classmates and friends as everybody believes he has family connections with Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin, Nathuram Godse.

By Vijay Shanker

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t is normally believed that dance is an art form meant for females only, but this misconception was proved wrong when three talented male dancers performed with lot of enthusiasm and sincerity and furthermore the performance was offered as a tribute to their mentors, which indeed was a noble and fine gesture. The programme was organised at the Sathaye college auditorium in Vile Parle.

The three male dancers were – Ankur Balal, disciple of Odissi exponent Guru Jhelum Paranjape, Sunil Sunkara, disciple of Kathak exponent Guru Renu Sharma and Akshay Ayre, disciple of Bharata Natyam exponent Guru Tejaswini Lele. It was interesting to watch three distinct classical dance styles being performed on the same platform. The performance commenced with a brief invocation which was performed by the trio, followed by Odissi number in praise of Lord Shiva performed by Ankur Balal with comfortable ease, portraying the magnificence and the grandeur of the Lord. Ankur is a devoted dancer with fine control over the technique of Odissi, which is "lasya" oriented.

Akshay Ayre is a talented dancer with fine control over body movements and technique which was quite evident in Bhagyata Lakshmi, Varnam and Tandava Nrityakari, which was particularly attractive for the easy display of the "karanas" and the "akash charis". If Akshay continues to dance with the same amount of zeal and passion, he can definitely aspire to be among the main rank of dancers.

Sunil Sunkara is a handsome dancer and was pleasing in the Hori number that dealt with the inter-relationship of Radha and Krishna and the pure dance sequences. Although it was interesting to watch three male dancers together, the programme duration exceeded more than three hours and lot of time was wasted on changing costumes which should be edited and avoided. On the whole a fine attempt.

‘Natee’ releases on Sept 19

Producer Girish Bhadane’s first Marathi film 'Natee' will release on September 19 all over Maharashtra made under the banner of Suryatej production and presented by Neeta Deokar and directed by Yogesh Jadhav. 'Natee' depicts the personal life of a famous heroine in the film industry. The film stars Subodh Bhave, Ajinkya Dev, Teja Deokar, among others.

'Gulabi' releases on Sept 12

Krishnarao Pandit: Doyen of Gwalior gharana

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

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axman Krishnarao Pandit is a doyen of the Gwalior gharana. He is a son and pupil of Krishnarao Shankar Pandit who was a titanic figure of Hindustani music in the 20th century.

"Krishnarao Pandit is the virtual Emperor of the Gwalior gharana music," said the late Omkarnath Thakur, another great vocalist of the gharana in a tribute to Krishnarao Pandit over 65 years ago.Laxman Pandit has inherited the great musical heritage from his illustrious father and has carried the legacy on. Based as he is in Delhi, the 80 plus veteran in a winner of the coveted Sangeet Natak Academy award and many such prestigious honours.Pandit sings in a broad and resonant voice and his music has classical solidity about it.

It also has a lot of effervescence. "The quintessence of the Gwalior gharana music is the 'ashtang' concept of voice projection and modulation. It means eight different ways in which the singer embellishes the raga through vocal ornamentations. They are 'meend' (glissando), 'gamak' (specific note produced

with thehelp of the microtones of the adjoining notes), 'khatka' (sharp musical pattern enunciated with a jerk) etc," explained Pandit. He sang the raga 'Lalit' as his main presentation. 'More ghar aavo' had natural D as opposed to the flat D which is popularly employed.

Laxmanrao projected his voice with full force and elicited approval and appreciation from the audience.

Pandit's musical ancestry is considered to be chaste and pure. Classical

singers who invented the khyal form in the late 18th century later shifted to Lucknow because of the political uncertainties during the closing phases of the Mughal empire. Pupils of the Lucknow singers later migrated to Gwalior and became court musicians. Pandit's grandfather Shankar Pandit was their disciple and he offered his Ustad (teacher) Nissar Hussain Khan a shelter in his house which was something unheard of in those times. Thus the Panidts of Gwalior received real gems of traditional khyal compositions from these musicians. We did get a flavour of them when Laxman Pandit sang khyals in ragas like 'Surdasi Malhar' and 'Alhaiya Bilawal'.

Pandit is also adept at singing the tappa form of music. The tappa is a semi-classical form of music which is highly complex and demanding. He was on a concert tour of the Punjab and there was a lukewarm response to some of his performances which set him thinking. He was asked to sing something which was 'palatable' to the local audiences. So he picked up some folk songs and sang them giving them a classical touch.

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scar-winning British filmmaker Richard Attenborough, renowned for his critically-acclaimed biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, has died.

He was 90.

The actor's son, Michael Attenborough told the BBC that his father died at lunchtime yesterday. He had been in poor health for some time.

Lord Attenborough won an Academy Award for best director for 'Gandhi', one of the

many highlights of a distinguished career that spanned six decades, on both sides of the camera. One of Britain's leading actors before becoming a highly successful director, he appeared in films like 'Brighton Rock', World War II prisoner of war thriller 'The Great Escape' and later in blockbuster 'Jurassic Park' as a theme park developer. Lord Attenborough had been in a nursing home with his wife

for a number of years, BBC reported. He had also been in a wheelchair since falling down stairs six years ago.

Paying tribute to him, British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "His acting in 'Brighton Rock' was brilliant, his directing of 'Gandhi' was stunning – Richard Attenborough was one of the greats of cinema."

Along with his naturalist brother David Attenborough, Lord Attenborough was one of Britain's best-known screen celebrities.

Eminent producer director of films like ‘Deewana’, ‘Salakhein’, ‘Ziddi’, ‘Bichoo’, etc Guddu Dhanao’s first Marathi film ‘Gulabi’ produced by Aniket Karnik and Renuka Karnik of Jai Maharashtra Films is all set to release on September 12. The film has a backdrop of dance bars with Bhojpuri star Pakhi Hegde playing a bar girl and Sachin Khedekar playing a honest cop. The film also stars Vineet Sharma and the late Vinay Apte. The film has music by Dilip Sen and DOP is Raju Kayjee.

Poster and music - 'Chintamani'

Satya Achievers and Spectrum Films and debutant director Sangeeta Balchandran’s ‘Chintamani’ poster and music was unveiled at the hands of lead star Bharat Jadhav. Bharat Jadhav plays a middle class worker living in a chawl with his wife, played by Amruta Subhash, and son. The film portrays the problems and upheavals he goes through and what fate ultimately has in store for him. It is a family drama thriller.

The music is by Sanjeev Kohli and lyrics by Arvind Jagtap and Kohli.

Music launch of 'Por Bazaar'

The music of Manva Naik’s debut film ‘Por Bazaar’ was launched by Sachin Pilgoankar and Mahesh Manjrekar in Mumbai. The promotional song, pictured on Swapnil Joshi and five children – Satya Manjrekar, Dharmaj Joshi, Anurag Worlikar, Sakheel Parchure, Swarangi Marathe – along with the theatrical trailer promo also revealed the presence of Ankush Chaudhari, playing a negative role, followed by two live performances given by singers Nakash Aziz and Jasraj who stole the attention of the audience. 'Por Bazaar' is ready to storm the theatres this September.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 816

ENIGMA CODE 816

ACROSS: 1 In contrast to the Lorelei, these sirens are dangerous to ignore (7,7) 10 Finally managing, though getting old (5) 11 Tea with mother on French island, Genus Anthemis (9) 12 As a competitor he has his ups and downs (7) 13 Pound it's very English to invest in ring (7) 14 Start to wine, returning to following wrestling win? (5) 16 Experience, on having the drill penetrate? (2,7) 19 Lady scout might jeer at the bannister! (9) 20 Man at university dressed to go around (5) 22 It comes to a timely end in December (3,4) 25 Good stuffing for a vegetable, in my view (7) 27 Light in the bay? (3,6) 28 Sought to gain direction in forest (5) 29 Impartiality (14) DOWN: 2 Boxer spirit say was sought after on big screen (9) 3 Man from Northern Ireland, retired member (5) 4 South American republic is almost nice for artist to return with silver and gold back (9) 5 A dollar to axe for a log cabin (5) 6 Erotic gem represented design using simple shapes (9) 7 Plant in sea, perhaps (5) 8 Furtiveness taking the last pie (7) 9 In some matches, remains to count takings (4,2) 15 . . . whether it turned out to be in addition to that (9) 17 Too few go round to get some beer in, sad to relate (4,2,3)

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.

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE CIRCLE, SLICER, CLERIC, RECESS, CERISE, ICICLE, CRISIS

(6) 23 Hope to find one well? (5) 24 Element found on small radiator first (5) 26 I won a shuffling US midlander (5)

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Abeles, 5 Bearskin, 9 Mycology, 10 Giants, 11 Mudskipper, 12 Herm, 13 Giving up, 16 Dancer, 17 Pastel, 19 Buffeted, 21 Hype, 22 Big Brother, 25 Vacant, 26 At a pinch, 27 Gestured, 28 No side.

DOWN: 2 Bayou, 3 Looms, 4 Scoring, 5 Buy a pup, 6 Augured, 7 Sea change, 8 Intervene, 14 In any case, 15 In the cart, 18 Lobster, 19 Big hand, 20 Forwarn, 23 Twins, 24 El Cid.

QUICK CROSS 816

ACROSS: 1. As _ __ resort (1,4) 6. 'The Jungle Book' bear 7. Some Irish knitwear 8. It suits many 9. "Siddhartha" author

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

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

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MATH PYRAMID 816 18 All agreed to distribution of a union sum (9) 19 The last word in conversation, perhaps (4,3) 21 Uncover vice haunt due for,removal

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Cause shame 2. Maldives' coin 3. Citrus additives 4. Ballads 5. ... off __ __ the Wizard ... (2,3)

MATHDOKU 816

HIDATO 816

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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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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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

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Leo 1st Bhadrapad Shuklapaksha Purvaphalguni Ahoratri Sinh (Leo) M.T. Light Brown 5

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A travel plan for this year will go off smoothly making you benefit. You may have to withdraw from a certain project or certain changes around you could make you have second thoughts about continuing in your present job or work. If confronted with a difficult situation, take time off, to think about the problem; you will find suitable answers. Health may not be good throughout the year. Regular medical checkup, light physical exercise and a balanced diet will help you to maintain health.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good-looking, sturdy, independent, emotional, sensitive, healthy and long-lived. Can be ruthless and at the same time very helpful, concerned and loving. Well-educated, will have good leadership qualities. Self reliant will be self employed and successful in industry and business.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will be making travel plans to scan new areas of interest and will come across some favorable job opportunities or business proposals. Students seeking admission to important university or college will get a favorable response. Home and family life is happy and congenial.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): The day begins with good news arriving from an overseas dispatch.

Perhaps a journey or communication will help to pave the way for further growth. A willingness to change your approach more than your state of affairs will go a long way in helping you achieve what you want. There will be an opportunity for you to return a favor.

You are attracted to someone you are seeing a lot of late but making a commitment now is out of the question for the moment.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You could get a bit carried away when spending money on home improvements or making an important investment. However there will soon be some extra money coming in that will help to ease your financial situation.

Make no further investments in business or in securities. At a social gathering you will be very much in demand. Happiness in the family set-up is assured. Your beloved will be great support.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): There are minor adjustments to be made. Pay attention to paper work and study documents carefully before giving your approval. A tempting job offer is likely but you may discover later that things are not what they seem to be. Home life exudes warmth. This is the time to make it up to your beloved and restore faith and confidence in those who love you.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): This is the right time to ask for help if you need it. Adjustments are necessary almost at every level. You must adapt to some things that you cannot change. Do not be rigid and accept readily with grace. Use your money wisely, for there may be several demands. A long distance journey to a pilgrim spot or the need to meet a person you look up to is likely. The need to get an unbiased opinion about your affairs is strong.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Find time to plan for what lies ahead rather than reflect on the past. You will be successful in dealing with your problems if you give yourself another chance. You will have the support of family who believes in you and have the faith that you will be successful in what you want to do. For peace and harmony in the family make extra effort. It will be easier for you to make compromises rather than expect others to change.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Personal initiatives will help a lot, but joint ventures or teamwork could be more beneficial.

Someone from overseas will be in touch.

Keep your mind open to new ideas and views. Financially it is a rewarding day.

You can look forward good news in the mail. Fears and uncertainties are a part of life but when discussed with a person who cares for you somehow it eases the burden and makes life easier.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Consistent hard work that you had put in earlier will get you what you want. Benefits through government are indicated. A sincere approach in life always gets rewarded. You must not feel that you get little, and late, in comparison to the hard work you put in.

Life has its own pattern. A new association with a person of the opposite sex overwhelms you and you can hardly concentrate on work and other things that are important for you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Any project started or initiated today will have a favorable outcome. Criticism of any kind should be taken in the right spirit. Misunderstandings in your love life are intriguing. Avoid seeking a solution because you will only succeed in confusing the issue further.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Wait a while before thinking of making any changes in your working environment. A change of job or work at this juncture is not advisable. Do not be carried away by attractive promises of financial gains and avoid investing any money in ventures about which you know very little.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A very exciting day lies ahead for you. There will be opportunities for you to better your prospects at work. Meetings scheduled for today will lead to gains in the near future. Socially too there will be a good chance for you to become member or be accepted at a prestigious forum or association.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): The financial position will be good but there is a need to watch wasteful expenditure. Legal issues get resolved. With your ambitious nature you may wish to acquire more knowledge and may join a short-term course. Plan finances carefully for there may be unexpected expenses around the corner. Handle relationships with tact. A minor clash could flare up and become ugly. You may end up saying things you would not normally and later regret.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5057

ACROSS: 3 Latitude (5) 8 Renowned percussionist Trilok ____ (5) 10 Bhubaneshwar lingo (5) 11 Secure or bind with a rope, line, cord or other similar material (3) 12 "To lac" anagram for milk prefix? (5) 13 Makeshift (7) 15 "Stars" broken as old time rulers?

(5) 18 Transgression (3) 19 City in Uttar Pradesh (6) 21 He manages to make a hash of whatever he is doing? (7) 22 Shrill cry of dog (4) 23 Rip apart (4) 24 ___ spirit : person having similar views and thoughts as oneself? (7) 26 Oppressively hot (6) 29 Pull laboriously (3) 31 Oak, neem, et al. (5) 32 Lowered in quality, value or character (7) 34 Set of steps (5) 35 Informally, any doctrine or practice (3) 14 Alcoholic drink (3) 24 Former name for River Krishna 36 French sculptor (5) (6) 37 ____ Sadat : ex-President of Egypt? 16 Bent or twisted, in a way (5) 17 Small projects or nails? (5) 25 Chafe (3) (5) 19 Interfering type? (7) 27 The archer in the sky? (5) 38 Aromatic herb (5) 20 Lawman Earp (5) 28 Take exam again (5) 21 Sound loudly - like a horn or a trum- 30 Staff again (5) DOWN: pet, for example (5) 32 Delves, excavates or unearths (4) 1 Lara or J P of Bollywood? (5) 23 Gets back, recovers or recruits (7) 33 Vane letters (3) 2 Increases the speed of (5,2) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD 4 Become cracked (4) ACROSS: 4 Dressy, 7 Impolite, 8 Circle, 10 Anode, 13 Cons, 14 Yoke, 15 Ours, 16 5 Maker of earthen ware vessels? (6) Pox, 17 Bear, 19 Imam, 21 Manfriday, 23 Purr, 24 Item, 26 Had, 27 Aped, 29 Buoy, 6 Uneven (5) 32 Aged, 33 Dance, 34 Hoover, 35 Knopfler, 36 Leeway.

7 Welsh Wales (5) DOWN: 1 Vijay, 2 Spook, 3 Flee, 4 Decor, 5 Errs, 6 Seldom, 9 Inside, 11 Now, 12 9 ___ Grande : famous South Ameri- Debar, 13 Curried, 15 Oaf, 16 Pay, 18 Enrage, 20 Mamba, 21 Mud, 22 It'd, 23 Pacan river? (3) role, 25 Doc, 28 Perky, 30 Uncle, 31 Yearn, 32 Avow, 33 Dope.

12 Inert, lacking vigour (7)

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2062 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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SUDOKU 2243 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: K equals G

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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Faith may be defined briefly as an illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable

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Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed.

Today’s ratings: 65 average; 72 good; 80 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: alley, ally, ethyl, HEALTHILY, healthy, hilly, lately, lily, tally, they, yell, yeti.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

BCCI TAKES EXCEPTION TO DHONI’S COMMENTS ON FLETCHER

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EW DELHI: BCCI took exception to Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's statement that coach Duncan Fletcher continues to be the "boss" of the team, describing it as "unbecoming of the Indian captain" who had "overstepped his brief".

"Dhoni is no one to comment as to who is the boss of the team. It's not his domain," a senior BCCI office-bearer told PTI. Dhoni's comments at Bristol on Sunday that the under-fire Fletcher was the "boss" and would continue to be so till next year's World Cup will now figure in the next meeting of the Board's Working Committee.

Dhoni is no one to comment as to who is the boss of the team. It's not his domain.

What happened is very disappointing and unbecoming of an Indian captain. Obviously, Dhoni has overstepped his brief as an Indian captain.

SENIOR BCCI OFFICE-BEARER

The Indian captain's comments have also raised speculation on whether he was on the same page with the BCCI bigwigs who had appointed Ravi Shastri as the Director of cricket in the wake of the team's shambolic performance in the Test series against England.

Rain washes out India-England ODI series opener

BRISTOL: The first ODI of the fivematch series between India and England was today abandoned without a ball being bowled due to relentless rains and wet ground conditions here.

At the Gloucester County Ground, the match officials decided to call off the five-match series opener at 1.30 pm local time following heavy showers.

The forecast for the match was never good and it started raining late yesterday night, and it didn't stop even for a until morning.

The rain did subside for a 20-30 minutes, only to pour down with greater intensity thereafter and never relented for even a moment.

The grounds men though weren't the ones to give up in a hurry. The whole square had been under covers since morning but they were busy clearing up rain-water. Three super soppers were put in to service but they would have been useful only if the rain had stopped.

The ground staffs efforts proved even more futile when puddles started forming on the outfield, signaling that the drainage was now getting choked. The last cut-off time for the match to start was 3.45 pm local time (8.15 pm IST).

A very senior office-bearer, who is among the top decision makers in the board, made it clear that the matter will come up for discussion at the Board's next Working Committee meeting.

"What happened is very disappointing and unbecoming of an Indian captain. The matter will come up for discussion at the next working committee meeting of the board.

Obviously, Dhoni has overstepped his brief as an Indian captain. The media can ask him any question but being a matured cricketer, he should know what his lines are. Just like BCCI officials are not going to decide who is in the playing XI, Dhoni does not decide who is going to stay till what time. He has not been entrusted with the duty of recruiting the support staff or commenting on their tenure," said the official, who has also accompanied Indian team as manager on various tours.

BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel had made it clear that the team would now be "Ravi Shastri's baby" and Fletcher will have to report to him.

Shastri himself had said in media interviews that Fletcher will have to report to him and he will be the overall incharge of the team. However, Dhoni came at the pre-match press conference and put his weight behind the beleaguered coach Fletcher by declaring that he continued to remain the 'boss' and will stay in that position till the 2015 World Cup. "He (Fletcher) will lead us into the World Cup," Dhoni had said at the press conference.

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ONDON: Keen to follow in teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, Indian pacer Varun Aaron has expressed a desire to play County cricket in the near future.

Aaron, who impressed one and all by his consistent pace during the Test series, wants to improve his bowling skills and said that there is no better place than England to hone talent.

"Playing county cricket is one of those things that is high on my priority list," Aaron was quoted as saying by 'Sky Sports'.

Indian top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara signed up with Derbyshire on Saturday after the teams' 1-3 loss to the Alastair Cookled side in the five-Test series.

And it seems that Indian players, in a bid to improve their overseas performances, are looking for County stints. "The cricket in England is very competitive because the conditions don't favour either the batsmen or bowlers too much," he said. Aaron showed promise by picking up three wickets in his first appearance at Old Trafford and famously broke Stuart Broad's nose with a bouncer that went through the helmet.

Aaron also played in the two warm-up games against Derbyshire and Leicestershire and

hopes to find space in his busy schedule to be a part of these clubs.

"But if we have an early IPL next time, then I would definitely look forward to playing county cricket, at least for half a season," he said.

"I think I've played enough in England - I've been here two months - so I have a decent understanding of English conditions.

WHEN YOU LOSE, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR COMBINATION IS: DRAVID Former India captain Rahul Dravid today said that the Indian team should better win some ODI matches or else they will be confused about the team combination going into the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

"If you start losing games you don't know what your team combination is. If you win and players' establish their positions in the side, you have a better idea of the team," Dravid told the ESPN Cricinfo.

"There is no doubt in the run up to the World Cup that the team will try to have some wins under its belt.

They want to have that confidence going into the World Cup and know what your team is," he said.

The ODI series against England is very important from India's perspective, said Dravid.

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Cheap shot to blame IPL for India’s poor Test show: Pietersen

LONDON: Retired English cricketer Kevin Pietersen has said it was "cheap shot" to blame the Indian Premier League for the visitors' shambolic performance in the recently-concluded five-Test series against England.

India twice went down to England by an innings as they lost the five-Test series 1-3. "It is a cheap shot to blame the IPL and portray the young Indian player as being uncaring about Test cricket," said Pietersen.

"I know Virat Kohli will be hurting and I know how happy Murali Vijay was to score a century at Trent Bridge and almost get another one at Lord's. It was dream come true for all of them to play a Test at Lord's. It hurts these guys every single time they do not score Test runs," he wrote in his column in 'Daily Telegraph'.

The exiled former captain also feels that rather than the players, the blame lies with the Indian cricket Board (BCCI) officials for not letting the youngsters appear in domestic Twenty20 tournaments overseas. "What's not helping India away from home in Test cricket is not the IPL but the lack of opportunities for playing cricket abroad, which is a huge negative in terms of progression outside India.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has stopped its players appearing in Twenty20 competitions because it does not want to add broadcast value to tournaments that rival the IPL," Pietersen said. He further added that England would be more than happy to welcome the Indians to be a part of the county cricket. "It (BCCI) has to loosen its stance on players appearing in first-class domestic competitions abroad if it wants to build a successful Test team. Send players away to spend time in county cricket or the southern hemisphere.""This does not apply just to batsmen. Indian bowlers need to learn the lengths they have to bowl in Australia, South Africa or England. The opportunities are there for every player. We would welcome them in England, they just need to be encouraged to look beyond their home country," he explained.

MB’S SHOOTERS CLINCH Dharmai brace lifts BILLIARDS PREMIER LEAGUE Chimbai to big win

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UMBAI: MB's Shooters outclassed Race for Gold 3-1 to lift the title in the inaugural Videocon Billiards Premier League, organised by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra, at the Bombay Gymkhana here.

Vishal Madan gave Shooters a dream start with a shock 100-94 win over world team championship gold medallist and former Asian champion Devendra Joshi.

Doubles pair Marzban Ambroliwala and Rovin D'Souza restored parity with a close win over

Mehernosh Billimoria and Shekhar Krishnan to raise hopes of a tight finish. However, Amit Sapru put Shooters ahead again trouncing Rohan Jambusaria 100-28 before in-form two-time world runner-up and world team championship silver medallist eight Dhruv Sitwala sealed the issue with an exciting win over Ronnie Daruwala in the crucial fourth singles tie.

Shooters earned the winner's prize of Rs 1.25 lakh, while Race for Gold received Rs 90,000. "I believe the verdict was out when I lost the opening tie itself," said Race for

Gold captain Devendra Joshi.

"Ronnie had his chances and he needed a big break. But playing under pressure and against a player of Dhruv's calibre is a difficult task," he added.

"Initially we were tied at 65-all and the game was in Ronnie's favour at one stage," said Shooters' star Sitwala. "But I relied on consistent breaks of 50 to close in towards my target. Apart from me, Vishal and Amit also made a significant contribution towards our team's success by raising the level of their games and winning crucial ties," he added.

Kotak Mahindra Bank won first place in cricket, followed by Continuum aND Convonix. Tata Consultancy Services bagged gold in football. Deloitte and Kotak Mahindra finished second and third respectively in Game On! Inter corporate cricket and football tournaments ended last weekend at Ajmera iLand Sports Academy. The football tournament saw participation from corporations such as JSW and Taj Hotels. The open edition of the football tournament will take place on September 6-7 of at the newly launched Ajmera iLand Sports Academy, Andheri.

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UMBAI: Striker Noel Fernandez showed good opportunism scoring two goals, one in each half, to help Charkop FC snatch a close 2-1 win over Miracle FC in a Second Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League – 2014-15, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Monday.

In a well-contested encounter between two evenly matched sides, Miracles against the run of play forged ahead when D’Souza found the net in the very second minute of the match. But, it did not take Charkop too long to get back as Fernandez struck the equaliser six minutes later as the team went into the

break on level terms at 1-1.

However, Fernandez came up a fine effort in the 50th minute to net the crucial goal which sealed the win for Charkop and the full here points.

In another match, Veneza, Virar overcame IIT, Powai by a 3-1 margin. Pragnesh Solanki, Siddhant Vernekar and Arvind Nair, all scored a goal apiece for the Virar side, while Pranjal Amule got the lone goal for the losers.

Results: At the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel – Second Div: Charkop FC 2 (Noel Fernandez 2) beat Miracle FC 1 (Jonathan D’Souza). Veneza, Virar 3 (Pragnesh Solanki, Siddhant Vernekar, Arvind Nair) beat IIT, Powai 1(Pranjal Amule).

UMBAI: Floyd Dharmai’s double strikes were the feature of Chimbai SC’s easy 4-0 win against Theresians SC in a Premier Division match of the BWFA Football league 2014, conducted by Bandra West Football Association under the auspices of the MDFA played at the Dr. Norman Lewis Supari Talao municipal grounds.

Teammates Neren Quadros and Zeeshan Tharia, both netted a goal each for the other two goals for Chimbai, who have now qualified for the quarter-final play-offs. In another match, Bandra Packers were made to work hard for their 2-0 win by a spirited Young XI, who put up a strong fighting display. Packers finally broke the opponents resistance in the final 10 minutes when Raylin D’Mello struck first with a powerful header from a pass by Ranzie Kallicharan and later later Taha Kachwala struck after dribbling past a host of defenders to seal the win and their passage to the quarter-final play-offs.

Athletico Bandra got the better of Skylarks FC by an identical 2-0 margin scoring through their veteran Ben Fernandes in the first half and Dhruv Pandey in the second half.

In the women’s competition, Sea View Sports Club powered by the brilliant effort of Amrutha Gladyus who struck a first half hat-trick, recorded an impressive 4-0 victory over M. United. Namrata Thakur who had an outstanding match struck the fourth goal in the second half to complete the rout and ensure Sea View’s passage to the quarter-final playoffs.

In another match of the girls section, Companeroes SC shocked a fancied Kenkre FC 4-0 to also remain unbeaten and make it to the quarter-final play offs with goals at regular intervals from Andrite Rodrigues, Rebecca Rodrigues, Abigail Fernandes and Shalene D’Souza.

Results: Premier Division: Chimbai SC 4 (Floyd Dharmai 2, Neren Quadros, Zeeshan Tharia) beat Theresians SC 0; Bandra

Packers 2 (Raylin D’Mello,Taha Kachwala) beat Young XI 0; Athletico Bandra 2 ( Ben Fernandes, Dhruv Pandey) beat Skylarks FC 0. Women: Companeroes SC 4 ( Andriete Rodrigues, Rebecca Rodrigues, Abigail Fernandes, Shalene D’Souza) beat Kenkre FC 0; Hugh Fernqandes Academy 1 (Girisa Prabhu) drew with Christ Academy ‘B’ 1 (Madhura Lad); Sea View SC 4 (Amrutha Gladyus 3, Namrata Thakur) beat M. United 0; Christ Academy 2 (Siddhi More 2) drew with Magic BNus 2 (Nasreen, Kamal). Boys’ under-14: Theresians SC 1 (Saif Shaikh) drew with Carmelites FC 1 (Vincy Parmar); Bandra Packers ‘Red’ 2 ( Ghilcrist Cabral, Sanskar Jaisinghani) beat Chimbai SC 1 (Shuell Buggri).

AIR INDIA, INDIAN OIL TO VIE FOR MHAL SUPER LEAGUE TITLE Air India and Indian Oil will be the star attractions in this year’s edition of the Mumbai Hockey Association Limited (MHAL) conducted Super Division League which is scheduled to commence at the MHAL Stadium, Churchgate from September 1.

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UMBAI: The two semi-finals of the under-16 Boys MSSA Annual Inter School Football tournament provided contrasting victories.

Thakur Vidya Mandir (Kandivali) had things much their own way as they blanked R S B Arya Vidya Mandir (Juhu) at the Cooperage 30 to storm into the final. Arbaaaz Shaikh did the star turn for the Kandivali school with a brace of goals while Varun Singh got the other goal.

In contrast, St. Pius X (Mulund) huffed and puffed to a 2-1 win over Hansraj Morarji (Andheri) in the other semi-final also at Cooperage.

Abhishek Bhagat and Joshu D'Souza were the ones on target for the Mulund school while abhishked Walikat reduced the margin for Hansraj Moraji.

Results: Venue : St. Xavier’s Ground Parel: B-16-IV-D: Gokuldham H.S. & Jr.

Engrossing midfield tussle between Pius and Hansraj Morarji players in the semi-final.

College (Goregaon) (1) (Dhrumil Pandya) beat MKVV Int. Vidyalaya (Borivali) (0); B16-IV-P: Aditya Birla World Academy (Tardeo)(5) (Yash Sukhwani 2, Taran Panjabi 1, Aniket Sarkar 1, Ritik Shah 1) beat

Fazlani L’Academy Global (Mazagaon) (1) (Zubair Pathan); B-16-ASKO: Campion School (Cooperage) (6) (Ansa Ahuja 3, Arsh Thaker 1, Rayan Badheka 1, Abhishek Ashar 1) beat Maulana Azad ( Byculla) (0).

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FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina kicks the ball to score against Elche during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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ARCELONA: Lionel Messi scored twice to help 10-man Barcelona start the Spanish league with a 3-0 win over Elche in the debut of coach Luis Enrique on Sunday, with the Argentina star looking eager to put last season's disappointments behind him.

Messi used a signature burst of speed to dribble free of a pack of opponents before slotting in Barcelona's first goal in the 41st.

Minutes later Barcelona lost Javier Mascherano to a direct red card when he fouled Elche's Garry Rodrigues with only goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to beat.

But Barcelona's 18-year-old Munir El Haddadi, starting for the injured Neymar, scored seconds after halftime before Messi got his second goal in the 63rd after again confounding a group of defend-

ers.

Elsewhere, promoted Eibar beat Real Sociedad 1-0 for a winning debut in the first division, while Celta Vigo beat Getafe 3-1.

After Barcelona lost its Spanish league title in the last round of last season and Argentina lost to Germany in the World Cup final, Messi summed up his desire for the new campaign to begin by writing on Facebook before the game: "First match today!!! I hope God is on our side for a great season."

It started with a bad omen, though: Just seconds after kickoff, the game was paused when a black cat ran onto the Camp Nou pitch before stewards managed to herd it off.

But aside from Mascherano's red card, there was no bad luck for

Barcelona. Messi looked back to his best and his pair of goals seemed the perfect answer to critics who had said the four-time world player of the year had lost a step.

He was lively from the start, both in attack and in defense, and scored his goals in classic Messi fashion: putting the ball on his left boot to breeze around his markers before picking his spot in the opponent's net.

With Neymar out and new signing Luis Suarez suspended until October, Munir got the nod from Enrique and had Barcelona's first chance when he fired the ball off the goalframe in the 22nd.

Andres Iniesta followed suit with a strike onto the crossbar in the 32nd as Barcelona piled up chances before Messi converted.

Sergio Busquets sent an errant Elche pass to Messi, who used four quick touches to open an angle around three Elche players before slotting home his first goal.

Moments after Barcelona grabbed the lead, Busquets' poor back pass forced Mascherano to foul Rodrigues to stop a one-oneone opportunity with Bravo.

Elche failed to take advantage of the extra man and Munir, who debuted with only had Barcelona's "B-team" in March, doubled the lead with a skillful tap with the tip of his left boot to float Ivan Rakitic's long pass over goalie Przemyslaw Tyton.

Messi added the third goal despite being shadowed by four defenders, skirting along the edge of the area until he saw the chance to slot the ball inside the post.

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PA (BELGIUM): Nico Rosberg will face serious consequences, but his comments were misinterpreted and he did not deliberately crash into Lewis Hamilton in the Belgian Grand Prix, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Speaking after a heated meeting to review Sunday's stormy race won by Australian Daniel Ricciardo, Wolff explained that Rosberg, who was booed on the podium, had wanted to make a point by not giving way when the pair collided on lap two.

But that, he said, did not mean he had intended to crash with Hamilton puncturing the Briton's left rear tyre and wrecking his race. Hamilton retired pointless with four laps remaining after battling at the back of the field and later said Rosberg had told him he had hit him deliberately.

"It looked quite clear to me, but we just had a meeting about it and he basically said he did it on purpose," said Hamilton. "He

Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg battle at Les Coombes on lap 2. Rosberg damaged his front wing and punctured the left rear wheel of Hamilton's car in the process during the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. said he did it on purpose... He said he could have avoided it. He said 'I did it to prove a point'. He, basically, said 'I did it to prove a point' and you don't have to just rely on me -- go and ask Toto [Wolff ], Paddy [Lowe] and all those guys who are not happy with him as well."

Rosberg, with a broken front wing, survived and finished second to open up a 29-points lead

over Hamilton in the title race with seven races remaining.

"Today we've seen the limits of the slap on the wrist," said Wolff.

"The slap on the wrist is not enough.

"If Lewis has said that it's going to be a slap on the wrist, and that there's going to be no consequence, then he's not aware of what consequences we can implement."

I DON'T SEE MYSELF RETIRING EVER, SAYS F1 BOSS ECCLESTONE Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, free from his bribery trial in Germany, says he has no plans to quit after running the show for almost four decades and his current focus is on tackling the popularity issue facing the sport even though "it is nothing big and just a phase".

Ecclestone insisted that his court case, which started in April and ended earlier in the month, did not affect his routine work. "I had it all covered actually. The hearings did not make much of a difference. I was busy working on legal matters during weekdays and then I was there in the paddock at race weekends like usual.

Now I will only have more time for the sport," Ecclestone told PTI from his London office.

The 83-year-old remains a permanent figure in world of Formula One, putting countless rumours on his retirement to rest.

NEW DELHI: Members of the All India Football Federation bid evaluation committee met at the AIFF Headquarters to take a call on the proposed bids for the upcoming I-League 2014/15 season onwards. The committee accepted the bid of the Kalyani Group to participate in 2014-15 I-League which commences from January 17, 2015. The corporate giant will be fielding their team from their base in Pune. The premier league competition of the country will now comprise of 11 teams.

Delhi Dynamos cross 150,000 fans on Facebook

NEW DELHI: The Indian Super League might not have started yet, but the Delhi Dynamos Football Club have already scored their first goal online by crossing the 150,000 fans mark on Facebook. Launched less than a month ago, the Delhi Dynamos lead the ISL brigade on social media with the most fans on Facebook and over 5,000 followers on Twitter. The traditionally cricket-dominated sporting scene in India is experiencing a massive kick-up in fan following for football, and it's no longer limited to just television.

The recently concluded FIFA World Cup in Brazil garnered record television viewership despite the odd timings, but the real surprise was the huge social media buzz it generated. With over three million tweets sent out by Indians, India was the global Number two in terms of social media buzz, behind only the hosts - Brazil. India also saw its highest online audience during the World Cup with 6.5 million people watching football related content online.

Indian men hoopsters grouped with Palestine, Saudi, Kazakh

MUMBAI: Indian men have been grouped with Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan in the preliminary phase of the basketball competition in next month's 17th Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea. The women, on the other hand, have secured a bye into the quarter finals, according to the available draw for the competition. The men hoopsters, ranked 61st in the world and 11th in Asia, are to open their Group B campaign against Palestine on September 20, the day after the Games open, at the Hwaseong Sports Complex Gymnasium.

Their remaining games against Saudi Arabia, ranked nine places below them in the continent, and Kazakhstan - ranked one rung above India in Asia - are scheduled on September 21 and 22. The women, graded 40th in the world and 5th in the continent, have a direct quarter final against higher ranked Japan (17th in world and 3rd in Asia) on September 28 for a berth in the semis.

Chowrasia slips on final day in Prague, finishes tied 39th

PRAGUE: Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia dropped six shots in just two holes and slipped down the leaderboard as he finished tied 39th in the inaugural D+D REAL Czech Masters here. Chowrasia, who started the final round in tied 17th place finished with a final round of four-over 76 as he tried to recover lost ground with three birdies on the back nine yesterday. Chowrasia had a sedate start with two pars before he double bogeyed the par-3 third hole and then had a quadruple on par-4 fourth hole. That was six shots gone in two holes. Shiv Kapur (72) was tied 52nd at even par for four rounds, while Gaganjeet Bhullar (76) at two-over was 69th.

Meanwhile, Jamie Donaldson confirmed his place at The 2014 Ryder Cup in the most spectacular fashion as the Welshman claimed his third European Tour title.

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