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NCP WITHDRAWS SUPPORT TO CONGRESS, TO SUBMIT RESIGNATIONS TO GOVERNOR By Suyash Padate

n a major shake-up in the state's politics, the Nationalist Congress Party yesterday finally snapped its ties with the Congress ahead of state Assembly elections slated on October 15. The party has also declared that it is withdrawing the support of the Congressled state government. As per this decision, the Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar will tender his resignation from the post. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP parted ways with its longstanding ally yesterday late evening following differences over sharing of seats in next month’s Assembly elections. With the NCP's decision of ending the 15-year-old alliance, it throws open the election field in the state where the contest will now be fourcornered. This will certainly split the electorate and possibly result in a hung house.Speaking to reporters, NCP leader Praful Patel hit out at the Congress. He said, “Despite being in an alliance, the Congress did not consult us before announcing its list of candidates on Wednesday night. The Congress systematically ignored us for long time in spite of us being an alliance partner. The CM's position has been held by the Congress for last 15 years, from the beginning of the alliance. This time around we demanded a change and offered a proposal of equally sharing the tenure for CM's post”.

“The NCP is withdrawing its support from the state government. Ajit Pawar will meet the governor and submit his resignation as the Deputy CM,” he said. “We rejected the 124 seats offer. We heard this from the media but sadly not from the Congress. Officially we met for the first time, only a few days ago, with the Congress. There was a major communication gap on the part of our alliance partner. We had been pleading with the Congress to sort out the alliance issues but they didn’t pay any heed. We got no proposal from them regarding seat sharing. So we were left with no option but to break ties. As far as forthcoming election is concerned, we will go with like-minded parties,” Patel pointed out. He, however, declined to disclose the details on this issue. The rift between the two parties has reportedly grown wider following the NCP's latest demand for a rotation of the Chief Minister's post. The Congress has called it unreasonable but was ready to give 124 seats to the NCP which was not acceptable to the party. This much awaited decision came soon after the BJP announced the end of the 25-year-old alliance with Shiv Shiv Sena yesterday evening. Sources are also saying that the NCP's decision to snap the ties with the Congress was linked to the breakup of BJP-Shiv Sena ties. The NCP is hoping to benefit from the split in the non-Congress votes in the state.

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By Dominic Rebello

he Export-Import Bank of India had organised a roundtable with SelectUSA to promote Indian investments in the US. A team of senior officials from SelectUSA led by Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally, Executive Director, SelectUSA, as well as dignitaries from the US Embassy, New Delhi and US Consular General, Mumbai were present at the event. During the visit of US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on July 30, Exim Bank had signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) with SelectUSA to encourage collaboration to promote Indian investment to the US. The MOI reinforces the strong commercial relationship between the two countries. Under the terms of the MOI, both parties will seek to

Vijay Kalantri, Vice-Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Centre and President, All India Association of Industries, Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman and Managing Director, ExportImport Bank of India, Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally, Executive Director, SelectUSA and John McCaslin, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, US Embassy – New Delhi during an interactive meeting jointly organised by MVIRDC World Trade Centre and Export-Import Bank of India with SelectUSA, on Tuesday.

act as central points of contact for existing and potential investors who seek investment opportunities and information on bilateral investment flows. The roundtable is a part of this joint effort to enhance trade and investment relations between India and the US. In his keynote address, Amb Thummalapally encouraged collaboration between the two countries and urged for higher Indian investments in the US. A presentation by SelectUSA revealed India as one of the fastest growing sources of FDI in the US, growing at a CAGR of 29.3 per cent between 2009-2013. Speaking on the occasion, Yaduvendra Mathur, CMD, Exim Bank, spoke about India’s robust trade ties with the US, as well as growing Indian investments into the US in re-

cent years, which has been a novel feature of bilateral ties. He briefed on the various programmes supported by Exim Bank in the US, and reaffirmed Exim Bank’s support to partner Indian companies in their endeavours to enhance their operations in the US. Vijay Kalantri, Vice-Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Centre and President, All India Association of Industries said, “India is looking forward to US. India needs a large amount of funds for its infrastructure development and US can be a partner in it.” The event was largely attended by potential Indian companies who are looking at the US for investments, as also those who would like to enhance their presence in the US market as part of their global endeavour.

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‘Not just a blueprint, but a better Maharashtra’

Say women at a session held in Mumbai as part of a threeyear long project on women and water in south and central Asia, as they share their experiences and knowledge

By Yatin Ingle

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hough it has taken me a little long to release it, finally I am here to give out the answer for my blueprint,” said Raj Thackeray, as he walked the dice at Shanmukhananda Hall, with a research team to make the declaration of the said 'blueprint' by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The blueprint is not in a paper format, but it has been released through a website 'www.mnsblueprint.org' which flashes the blueprint. The MNS, under the leadership of Anil Shirole, formed a team and named it 'Manse Akadhami'. The team made a webpage wherein the citizens can view the complete research, data as well as feedback for the possibilities of changes which can be brought through the blue-

print. Explaining the aim of the blueprint, Thackeray said, “It has always been noticed that various parties just have a nominal promise of giving the basic amenities. Nothing more had been done by the other parties; so with the aim of not only giving the basic amenities but also to take the state to development this blueprint has been released.” Pointing at all the questions about the blueprint raised by opposing leaders, Thackeray said, “Here is my answer for all those who constantly asked me about the blueprint. Its a thorough research of the state and the SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) of the state. A team led by Anil Shirole was formed with a group of experts

‘Water struggles everywhere’ (l-r): Hamsa Iyer from Observer Research Foundation Mumbai, Julia Collins, Programme Officer, Women and Water in Central Asia and South Asia, Urmila Senapati from Orissa, Farwa Tassaduq from Pakistan and Aizhamal Bakoshova from Kyrgyzstan.

By Shwetha Kannan

orders divide countries but water gets its people together is what women from India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan had to say when they came together in Mumbai to talk about issues like availability, accessibility, quality, quantity and management of water as a part of a three-year project called 'Women and Water in South and Central Asia: Building International Social Capital for Sustainable Peace and Development'. In a one-day long experiencesharing session held at Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Sanitation, Clean-

Says Raj Thackeray as he releases his party's blueprint for Maharashtra with a research team; flashes the print on a website

liness and Community Health, Santacruz on Thursday, around 25 women from five countries not only spoke about issues related to water in their respective countries but also about the solutions they have come up with to handle those issues. The presentations made by them brought their inner spark to make a difference to their community and their desire to share knowledge and experiences with the world. For Farwa Tassaduq from Pakistan,

this session was an inspiration to start and lead a women-oriented movement in Lahore. “There are no totally women-oriented movements in Pakistan. But after coming here and seeing so many women talking about their work and achievements, I realised that women can take up issues and make a difference. Even I can start with a small conference there and then take it ahead,” said this 27-yearold girl.

Speaking about water issues in her country, Farwa said, “Quality as well as quantity of water available for drinking purposes is a problem there. Sanitation is not much of an issue. But I think here, in India too, quality of drinking water as well as sanitation is a problem. I think the problems are more or less the same with some difference in the intensity.” Aizhamal Bakoshova from Kyrgyzstan said, “Despite geographical, cultural and lingusitic differences, we as women face similar problems with regard to water issues. The struggle is the same. So sharing becomes important. It gets us united. This way we not only start respecting experiences of other countries but also start self evaluation of our own work and experiences. We are trying to create an atmosphere of trust and making an attempt to address similar problems in new ways.” shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

who studied aspects of the state considering agriculture, education, urbanisation, globalisation and how to develop these aspects.” The website, www.mnsblueprint.org, contains the research of various aspects of the state along with the present conditions, future scenario and also the developmental plan of MNS. The website also has a quick feedback facility. Speaking upon the current election scenario, Thackeray said, “Keeping aside the political aspects, all the parties should come up with thoughts for the betterment and development of the state. This blueprint release is no where related to our party's political aspect and it is wholly for the development of the state.”

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Lion’s step PRIME Minister Narendra Modi yesterday launched his 'Make in India' campaign in the presence of India's top businessmen and CEOs. While he spoke at length about his idea behind the campaign, his plans to bring foreign countries to India and make India self-sufficient by cutting red tape etc, what we

liked most about the campaign is its logo. The logo, the shape of a lion, made of cogwheels and other such tools, quite aptly describes the campaign, as PM Modi wants India to have a lion's share in global economics. It is a silhouette of a lion on the prowl, symbolising manufacturing, strength and national pride. The national emblem, Ashok Chakra, also has four lions. In Indian folklore, the lion denotes the attainment of enlightenment, besides representing power, courage, pride and confidence. “Make-in-India is a lion's step,”

said Prime Minister Modi yesterday, after launching the logo of his ambitious campaign to attract companies to India.

New website to help you make decisions

Wondering if it is the right time for you to get married or buy a house? New website may make the decisions easy for you. The website developed by Cloverpop, a San Francisco-based

company, allows people to use an interactive web experience to easily move past biases and relieve stress when faced with major decisions. Almost 40 per cent of adults are facing life changing decisions at any point in time, and tens of millions of business managers make a profession of making decisions. Yet most people rely on tools unchanged since ancient times – sleep, prayer and talking with friends. These old tools work, but they can work better. We need to see our decisions objectively, without fear of negative

judgement or influence. That's why the team created Cloverpop. Cloverpop combines science and design to lay out your decision and help "tell the story,"

clarifying what's at stake, analysing biases and predicting what others would do in your shoes through a step-by-step online process. People facing decisions can join

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India’s 100 richest, Mukesh Ambani tops FOR the first time, the 100 richest tycoons in India are all billionaires with Mukesh Ambani topping the league for the eighth consecutive year, according to Forbes. With a net worth of US $23.6 billion, up $2.6 billion from last year, RIL Chief Mukesh Ambani topped the list for the eighth consecutive year. Ambani was followed by Dilip Shanghvi, who got richer this year by $4.1 billion. Shanghvi is the new No. 2, after he displaced steel baron Lakshmi Mittal ($15.8 billion), who slipped to the fifth place. Wipro's Azim Premji moved up one notch to the number three position as his net wealth increased to $16.4 billion from $13.8 billion previously. Pallonji Mistry, patriarch of construction giant Shapoorji Pallonji Group which is the biggest shareholder in Tata Sons with a new worth of $15.9 billion, was placed in the fourth place. Forbes said that "good days are here" for the India's 100 Richest, as the top 100 richest Indians are all billionaires with combined wealth of $346 billion, up more than a third from $259 billion in 2013. The biggest dollar gainer is ports magnate Gautam Adani,

who jumped 11 spots to 11th rank in the list, adding nearly $4.5 billion to his wealth which reached $7.1 billion. Others in the top 10 include NRI businessmen Hinduja Brothers who were at the sixth position with a net worth of $13.3 billion, followed by Shiv Nadar (7th, $12.5 billion), Godrej family (8th, $11.6 billion), Kumarmangalam Birla (9th, $9.2 billion) and Sunil Mittal & family (10th, $7.8 billion).

Mallya out of ‘100 richest club’

The erstwhile flamboyant UB Group chairman, Vijay Mallya, touted by Forbes India in October 2012 as the 'king of good times' is having nothing but bad times of late. Mallya is no longer a member of India's 100 Richest club, even as fortunes of the country's uberrich have seen a significant growth since last year. Mallya, who has been declared as 'wilful defaulter' by lenders following huge debts on his Kingfisher Airlines, is missing from the Forbes latest list of 100 richest released yesterday. He was ranked at 84th position in 2013,

with a net worth of $800 million. Amid huge debt burden and mounting losses at Kingfisher Airlines, Mallya's fortunes has been declining continuously over the recent years. The airline owes Rs.7,600 crore to 17 banks. In February 2012, the banks had formally declared loan recall on KFA and began recovery process. They have recovered around Rs.2,000 crore by selling pledged shares. Burdened with huge losses and large debts, Kingfisher Airlines stopped flying in October 2012 and its flying licence also lapsed about two months later.

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I have changed my name from Pushpaben William Parmar to Pushpa Joseph Parmar as per Affidavit EL 887722. C-25289 I, Harshadkumar Dungarshi Gala have changed my name as Harshad Dungarshi Gala residing at 3, Laxmi Niwas Khambekar Wadi, Kopari Road, Thane (West), 400604 as per Affidavit dtd. 24/9/2014. C-25290 I, Dimpleben Jayantilal Chheda have changed my name as Dimple Harshad Gala residing at 3, Laxmi Niwas, Khambekar Wadi, Kopari Road, Nr Malhar Hotel, Thane (West), 400604 as per Affidavit dtd. 24/9/2014. C-25291 I have changed my name from Dipakkumar Harilal Patel to Deepak Harilal Patel through Affidavit dated 21/5/2014. C-25292

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I have changed my name from Noshad Begum, to ‘Shaikh Naushad Tanvir’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/09/2014. C-25303

I Mr.Fashish Kumar Mishra have changed my minor daughter's name, from Akshita Mishra to Akshata Mishra as per Affidavit C-25319

I have changed my name from Mohammed Javed Abdul Hamid Shaikh to Mohammed Javed Abdul Hamid Sayed as per Affidavit C-25337

I have changed my name from Khan Sebaz Salim, to ‘Khan Shaibaz Salim’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/09/2014.

I have changed my name from Farooque Yasin Patel to Farooque Yasinbeg Patel as per Affidavit C-25320

I have changed my name from Jubeda Abdul Hamid Shaikh to Jubeda Abdul Hamid Sayed as per Affidavit C-25338

C-25304 I have changed my name from Palvar Fatima Abdul Samad, to ‘Fatimabanu Abdul Samad’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/2014. C-25305 I have changed my name from Vivekkumar Lalchand Lalwani to Vivek Lalchand Lalwani as per Affidavit. C-25306 I have changed my name from Mr. Ayub Ali Abdul Gani to Mr. Ayyub Abdul Gani Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated 25.09.2014. C-25307

I have changed my name from Pushpaben Pandya to Pushpa Jayantibhai Thakkar as per Affidavit Dated 24/09/2014. C-25293

I have changed my name from Mr. Firoz Rafiq Shaikh to Mr. Feroz Rafiq Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated 25.09.2014. C-25308

I have changed my name from Ajay Chandrashekhar Prabhu, to ‘Imtiaz Chandrashekhar Prabhu’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No.(U- 53762) Dated: 14/02/2013. C-25294

I have changed my name from Rajkumari Motilal Jain to Raj Jain as per Maharashtra Gazette No. ( U – 17604).

I have changed my name from Prakash Chand Harichand Malhotra, to ‘Pradeep Kumar Harichand Malhotra’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 20224) Dated: 28/08/2014. C-25295 I have changed my name from Ishita Nitin Chokshi, to ‘Ishita Vishal Shah’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 20032) Dated: 28/08/2014. C-25296 I have changed my name from Aqeela Bi Abdul Razaq, to ‘Sayyad Akila Hasan’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 23/09/2014. C-25297 I have changed my name from Abdul Rab, to ‘Shah Abdul Rab’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/09/2014. C-25298 I have changed my name from Zubeda Khatoon, to ‘Shah Zubaida Khatoon Abdul Rab’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/09/2014. C-25299 I have changed my name from Shah Amina Khatoon Shamsuddin, to ‘Shah Amena Khatoon Shamsuddin’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/2014. C-25300 I have changed my name from Babi Rizwan Ebrahim, to ‘Babi Mohammed Rizwan’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 23/09/2014. C-25301 I have changed my name from Mohammed Tanweer, to ‘Shaikh Mohammed Tanveer’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/09/2014. C-25302

C-25309 I have changed my name from Eqra Serajuddin Abbasi to Fezza Serajuddin Abbasi as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X-2368). C-25310 I have changed my name from Gitaben Kripal Jesani to Geeta Bharat Mirani as per Affidavit Dated 25 Sept,2014. C-25311 I have changed my name from Jain Saurabhkumar Chandraprakash to kothari Saurabh Chandraprakash as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-25312 I have changed my name from Sherkhan R Maldar to Sahil R Maldar vide Maharashtra Gazette (X-15536). C-25313 I have changed my name from Hirenkumar Rameshkumar Loladia to Hiren Ramesh Shah as per Affidavit Dated: 15 Sept 2014. C-25314 I have changed my name from Priyankaben Rameshkumar Loladia to Priyanka Ramesh Shah as per Affidavit Dated: 15 Sept 2014. C-25315 I have changed my name from Krushna Chaman Rawat to Roshani Chaman Singh Rawat as per Affidavit C-25316 I have changed my name from Ashok/Ashoklal Naumal Gerelani to Ashok Kumar Naumal Gerelani Vide deed poll Affidavit C-25317 I have changed my name from Priyanka Pandit Tajne to Seema Pandit Tajne vide deed poll Affidavit C-25318

I have changed my name from Subrahmahi to Subramaniyam Datta Naidu as per Affidavit C-25321 I have changed my name from Suniti to Sunita Subramaniyam Naidu as per Affidavit C-25322 I have changed my name from Aashvni Balkrishna Mulkar to Ashwini Balkrishna Mulkar as per Affidavit C-25323 I have changed my name from Jagannatha Sala to Jagannath Sala as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Mehfuza Amjad Manasiya to Mehfuza Abdul Rehman Sheliya as per Affidavit C-25339 I have changed my name from Yusuf Sayed to Yusuf Ali Shamsher Ali Sayed as per Affidavit No-32AA 936306. C-25340

I have changed my name from Shahil Shailesh Sharma to Sahil Shailesh Sharma as per Affidavit C-25359

I have changed my name from Miss.Pritiben Champaklal Desai to Mrs.Preeti Manish Adani as per Affidavit dated 25/09/2014 C-25341

I have changed my name from Sarguro Nasima Bi Murtuza Khan To Sarguro Nasima Gafur Khan as per Affidavit C-25360

C-25324 I have changed my name from Mohd. Tabrez Irshad Khan to Tabrez Irshad Khan as per Affidavit C-25325

I have changed my name from Mr. Shivkumar Sahadev Jaiswal to Mr. Shivkumar Sahadev Jaiswar as per Affidavit C-25343

I have changed my name from Rajendrakumar Shankarlal Joshi to Rajendra Shankarlal Joshi as per Affidavit C-25326

I have changed my name from Sindhu Yeshwant Kamat to Medha Rege as per Affidavit C-25344

I have changed my name from Adhyavati Singh to Adayavati Singh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Naval Karsan Patel to Naval Karsan Fatak as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Parbeen Anwar Husain to Parveen Hayderali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-25358

I have changed my name from Mr. Sameer Ahmed to Mr. Sameer Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit C-25342

I have changed my name from Shilpa Anshiram Rohra to Shilpa Anshiram Rohira as per Affidavit C-25327

I have changed my name from Mahesh Karsan Patel to Mahesh Karsan Fatak as per Affidavit C-25356

I have changed my name from Naresh Kumar Mewada to Naresh Mohanlal Mewada as per Affidavit C-25345 I have changed my name from Surander Kumar Shirivastav to Surender Kumar Shrivastav as per Affidavit C-25346

I have changed my name from Turk Ashieshtnia Ibrahim to Turak Aisha Asif as per Affidavit C-25361 I have changed my name from Mobin Tahseen Sayyed to Mubin Taisin Sayyed as per Affidavit C-25362 I have changed my name from Aarifa to Arifa Mubin Sayyed as per Affidavit C-25363 I have changed my name from Rizwan Ahd Shaikh Pasha to Rizwan Pasha Shaikh as per Affidavit C-25364 I have changed my name from Malti Balkrusha Kathore to Ratnprabha Ramakant Landge as per Affidavit C-25365

I have changed my name from Aval Mavji Patel to Aval Mavji Fatak as per Affidavit C-25347

I have changed my name from Dwitika Kotian to Dwithika Harish Kotian as per Affidavit C-25366

I have changed my name from Mavji Patel to Mavji Fatak as per Affidavit C-25348

I have changed my name from Haresh Kotian to Harish Kotian as per Affidavit C-25367

I have changed my name from Subash Kot to Subhash Kot as per Affidavit C-25331

I have changed my name from Bipinchandra Maganlal Vora to Bipin Maganlal Vora as per Affidavit C-25349

We have changed our minor child name from Animish Parag to Chinmay Parag Joshi as per Affidavit C-25368

I have changed my name from Jamansingh to Jamansingh Ramchandrasingh Chouhan as per Affidavit C-25332

I have changed my name from Karsan Ladha Patel to Karsan Ladha Fatak as per Affidavit C-25350

I have changed my name from Khutaija Khatun to Khatija Khan as per Affidavit C-25369

I have changed my name from Preeti Mahesh Patel to Preeti Mahesh Fatak as Per Affidavit C-25351

I have changed my name from Jainuddin Abdul Hamid Saudagar to Jainuddin Abdul Hameed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-25370

C-25328 I have changed my name from Md Dilbahar to Dilbahar Ansari as per Affidavit C-25329 I have changed my name from Rafik Shaikh to Mohd Rafiq Shaikh as per Affidavit C-25330

I have changed my name from Sugandha Bumanna Jangam to Bhakti Raghunath Bangera as per Affidavit C-25333 I have changed my name from Ghoshkonda Ramkrishna Rajanna to Goshkonda Ramkrishna Rajanna as per Affidavit C-25334 I have changed my name from Rizwan Shabbar Husain to Rizwan Haider Shabbar Husain Sayyed as per Affidavit C-25335 I have changed my name from Abdul Hamid Ismail Shaikh to Abdul Hamid Ismail Sayed as per Affidavit C-25336

I have changed my name from Shahidabanu Mukim Ahmed Pathan to Shahida Shanawaz Shaikh as per Affidavit C-25352 I have changed my name from Janak Mavji Patel to Janak Mavji Fatak as per Affidavit C-25353 I have changed my name from Sharmila Bharat Patel to Sharmila Bharat Fatak as per Affidavit C-25354 I have changed my name from Bharat Karsan Patel to Bharat Karsan Fatak as per Affidavit C-25355

I have changed my name from Sunil Rajkumar Chauhan to Sunilkumar Rajkumar Chauhan as per Affidavit C-25371 I have changed my name from Kailashkumar Ratilal Shah to Kailash Ratilal Shah as per Affidavit C-25372 I have changed my name from Noomaish Nurudin Virani to Numaish Nurudin Virani as per Affidavit C-25374

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ccusing its ally of 25 years the Shiv Sena of being “unaccomodative” and “not being flexible” in accommodating its other five Mahayuti allies in seat sharing agreement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader of opposition in legislative assembly Eknath Khadse announced that the BJP was severing its ties with the Sena “here and now”. Speaking to newspersons at state BJP office, state BJP president Devendra Fadnavis alleged that the Sena was offering the same seat sharing formula tweaking the quotas of BJP and its allies. The decision taken by the state BJP core committee meeting was conveyed to Sena president Uddhav Thackeray in the evening. No sooner the decision of the split was announced by the BJP, agitated crowds of Shivsainiks gathered outside Thackeray's Matoshri residence in Bandra East and raised slogans denouncing BJP president Amit Shah. Sena sources later disclosed that Uddhav Thackeray will articulate his stand on the split at the Sena rally in Mumbai on September 27. “Sometimes they reduced BJP numbers or at times reduced our allies' numbers. But they were refusing to be flexible in accommodating our allies. We could not betray the trust reposed in us by our allies”, remarked Fadnavis. He further disclosed that the five Mahayuti allies – Ramdas Athawale's Republican Party of India (Athawale faction), Raju Shetty's Swab-

BJP’s Vinod Tawde, Eknath Khadse and Devendra Fadnavis, yesterday.

NCP’s Sunil Tatkare, Praful Patel, Ajit Pawar and Chhagan Bhujbal. himani Shetkari Sanghatna, Mahadev Jankar's Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP), Sadabhau Khot's Swabhimani Sanghatna and Vinayak Mete's Shiv Sangram have decided to side with the BJP. According to sources the BJP will contest 220 seats on its own and 68 seats will be allocated to the five Mahayuti allies. However, RPI-A sources stated that the decision to align with either the Sena or BJP will be taken after meeting with the BJP leadership. Athawale is a Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra on a BJP quota seat. Meanwhile, Sena sources disclosed that Uddhav Thackeray wanted Athawale to side with the Sena. According to top BJP sources Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation first with BJP's state election management in-charge Om

Prakash Mathur and later general secretary V Satish before departing for his US trip. Sources disclosed that Modi in his brief talk only remarked “take the name of Mata and take whatever decision you feel is right”. Meanwhile, sources in the BJP disclosed that the breaking point came yesterday with a fresh proposal from the Sena side which retained 151 seats for the Sena, 130 seats for the BJP and seven seats for allies. However, the catch was that the BJP should further allocate six seats out of its quota to the allies. Furthermore, the six seats allocated to the allies on the condition that the four allies should contest the assembly elections on Sena symbol. This proposal, the BJP leadership said, was unacceptable to them. Aditya Thackeray tweeted “for the last 5 days, I pur-

BJP-Sena split to resonate in BMC By Khushboo Panjabi

he Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), ruled by the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for the past 17 years, is likely to witness changes after BJP national president Amit Shah yesterday took a call to part ways with the Sena for the upcoming Assembly elections. Sena, which rules the BMC, India's richest and most powerful municipal body, will have to face the consequences if things get bitter as the party is used to ruling with the BJP and other small groups. As soon as Amit Shah announced

the split, the ambience at BMC changed as BMC BJP leader Manoj Kotak said, “We will take a decision on our own henceforth. An impact of splitting will be noticed in the coming civic meetings.” He also added, “We will not shake hands with NCP or Congress and decide to be independent as a party.” When questioned, Devendra Ambekar, Congress group leader of the BMC explained, “It is time to fight for the rights of the people even as the real impact will be seen after the Assembly election results are declared. We will know which party stands where.” MNS and Shiv Sena leaders were unavailable for comment. Heat of divorce will be faced by? In the state, the brunt of the divorce will be first felt by the Shiv Sena. The party will lose control over the BMC. However, Sena being a regional party has stronger reach and better connectivity across Maharashtra as compared to the BJP. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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posely chose not to comment on it, as for some State BJP leaders my age was more imp thn my effort for unity. It did break the deadlock in talks but then sadly, another speed breaker... ego of vested interests saw my age than the effort. I hope the perception n importance of youth in eyes of these some State leaders really changes, sometime soon, fr the good of the nation. It was for development n ideology that we supported @narendramodi ji in 2002 and now at the center. Even as of now, we and many in the Maharashtra BJP do regret that vested interests have prevailed over unity, pre-elections. I wish all those who wished well for the alliance, the very best. I hope sense prevails over vested interests, soon”. Earlier in the day ,senior Sena leader Diwakar Raote accused the BJP leaders of keeping them waiting for more than two hours and turning back without meeting them. Without naming Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar, he said that the BJP leader informed them that they were in broad agreement with the Sena proposal and wanted to discuss it with Khadse. Terming the BJP action as “unfortunate”, he said that the Sena will give a befitting reply to the BJP through Sena president Uddhav Thackeray. Later, RPI-A sources informed that party leaders Arjun Dangle, Avinash Mahatekar and others met the BJP leaders at Khadse's official bungalow near Mantralaya. prashant.hamine@afernoondc.in

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t will be a five cornered contest in the October 15 assembly elections with the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) each vying for the voters vote. The immediate fallout of the two way split in both the Congress-NCP and Sena-BJP alliance has begun to have its cascading effect on both the Congress-NCP led state government and BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Besides that at the state level, the split will also have its impact on the Municipal Corporation's of Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli and in several Zilla Parishad's across the state. The Sena-BJP are in power sharing arrangement in Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli municipal corporation's. While the Congress-NCP are in alliance in Pune Municipal Corporation. Earlier in the day Sena's union minister for Heavy Industry Anant Geete was holding a press conference in New Delhi to list out what decisions his ministry had taken in the last 100 days. He later

left for Mumbai. Senior Sena MP Anandrao Adsul alleged that it appears that there is a tacit understanding between the BJP and NCP. State BJP president Devendra Fadnavis evaded queries on the fate of the alliance in civic bodies and at the centre. At the centre the BJP led NDA has a comfortable majority of about 334 MP's. Even if the 18 Sena MP's pull out it will not have any effect on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government. With the NCP announcing its decision to withdraw its support to the Congress led Democratic Front alliance government in the state, the Congress government is now reduced to a minority government. Since assembly elections have already been announced, the Governor C Vidyasagar Rao is likely to recommend Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to head a care-taker minority government. Likewise it is not clear whether the NCP will pull out of the Congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

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Hours after abduction, Court orders Paraskar to infant found in local train go for medical examination

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ours after she was allegedly abducted by two unidentified women near Kashimira, a 14day-old baby girl was found inside the compartment for disabled of a local train in Borivli late on Wednesday night. A resident of Sativalli region in Vasai, 24-year-old Seema Chourasiya had given birth to a healthy girl child at the Centenary Hospital in Kandivli on September 10. In her complaint to the police, Seema alleged that after a routine check-up of her newborn daughter, she was returning home in an autorickshaw on Wednesday. En-route, two unidentified women boarded the sharean-auto, near Kashimira junction on the MumbaiAhemdabad National Highway. After travelling some distance, one woman sprayed some intoxicant on Seema’s face following which she fell unconscious. On regaining conscious-

A GRP woman constable with the 14-day-old baby yesterday. ness, Seema was shocked to find her daughter missing along with the two woman and the autorickshaw driver, following which a complaint was registered at the Kashimira police station. Even as the police were trying to track the whereabouts of the abducted infant and

scanning records of the suspects, they were informed by their Government Railway Police (GRP) counterparts about a new-born baby girl found abandoned in the disabled compartment of a local train in Borivli at about 1:30 am. Fortunately, the baby girl was found unharmed. But as an act of precaution, the GRP personnel immediately shifted the infant to Bhagwati Hospital. “After learning about an abduction complaint registered at the Kashimira police station, we immediately alerted them. The Chourasiya couple were taken to the hospital where they confirmed the identity of the found girl as that of their abducted daughter,” said GRP Police Inspector Satish Shivarkar. Even as a complaint under sections 363 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered in this context, the Kashimira police is also cross verifying the authenticity of the charges levelled by the complainant.

Victim’s sister has requested the court to provide them time as they are replacing their lawyer Chitra Salunkhe

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essions Court Special Judge Vrushali V Joshi on Thursday directed Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sunil Paraskar to report to the Malwani police station for a medical examination. The order was passed when public prosecutor Kalpana Chavan told the court that Paraskar is not cooperating in the investigation. She said, “The accused is purposely delaying the medical examination. The charge-sheet in the case is yet to be filed and investigation can't go further without a medical examination. He is wasting the valuable time of the court by asking for a next date every time.” After listening to Chavan, Special Judge Joshi asked Paraskar to go for the exami-

nation on Friday. Also, the victim model's sister on behalf of the victim told the court that she is changing her lawyer and asked for time to do so. She said, “We are changing our lawyer. The new lawyer needs time to study the case.” To this, judge Joshi said that the application of cancellation of the bail granted to Paraskar was filed by Salunkhe, so only she can go ahead with the case. But a victim can change her lawyer in rape and molestation cases. The case was adjourned till October 9. The victim's sister told the ADC that reason for replacing Chitra Salunkhe was personal and “can't be revealed at this point of time.” DIG Sunil Paraskar is accused of molesting and raping a 26-year-old city-based

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Man arrested for sending vulgar messages to cousin sis By Zuber Ansari

He had earlier been giving missed calls on the victim's 40-year-old man has mobile phone. Fed with the repeated calls been arrested by the Vakola Police from Karnataka and SMSes from the accused, for allegedly sending a vulgar the victim approached DCP SMS to his cousin sister on Zone VIII and filed a private various occasions. The victim complaint. The Vakola police woman stays in Vakola with then registered an FIR under various IPC sections and IT act. her husband. According to Senior Police The accused is a habitual drunker and had earlier sent Inspector from Vakola Police vulgar messages to other girls station Vilas Joshi, “During in Karanataka too, the police investigation, we learnt that the accused is a relative of the informed.

victim and around 10 years ago his parents had made a marriage proposal to her for their son but the victim's parents had refused it.” The case was registered on September 23. A police team brought him to Mumbai from Karnataka and on Thursday. The accused has been produced before the court and granted judicial custody till October 1. None of his family members have landed in Mumbai as yet, Joshi said.

Navy sees second suicide in two weeks By Vishnudas Sheshrao

second suicide in a span of two weeks was reported on board a Navy ship in the Western Naval Command (WNC) on Thursday. The reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained as officials said that in the suicide note, the victim reportedly said that the 'ship is not responsible for his death'. The victims is identified as sailor (Seaman I) Gurucharan Singh who was deployed on INS Deepak, a recently commissioned tanker class ship. The incident took place on Wednesday midnight when the ship was at harbour.

On September 11, an unidentified sailor committed suicide on board a war ship in WNC when the ship was at harbour. He was rushed to Naval hospital INHS where he was declared brought dead. The day before the latest suicide, Gurucharan looked normal to his colleagues. By midnight, he committed suicide by hanging himself with a rope to the ceiling of the deck of the ship. He also wrote a suicide note which reportedly said that the ship or its staff is not responsible for his fate and it is purely his personal decision. Hence no one should be held responsi-

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ble for it. Officials on the condition of anonymity said, “It was not clear what prompted him to take such an extreme step. No request for leave, transfer or any other kind was registered on his account so it is very difficult to find the reason behind his suicide.” One of his colleagues said that Gurucharan who hails from Punjab was recently engaged. Family members were finalising a date for his marriage. Defence officials said, “An inquiry has been ordered into the incident and it will present its report to the command.”

n the meanwhile, during the hearing of the high-profile rape and molestation case, an unknown man appeared in the court claiming to be a third party in the case. He informed the court that he wants to file an application against

Paraskar. He was adviced to file an intervention application. Sources said that for last few days, this man had been reportedly sending messages to advocate Salunkhe. Advocate Salunkhe was unavailable for the comment.

model. The alleged incident took place on December 1 and 7, 2013. The FIR for the same was registered on July 24. Paraskar was granted anticipatory bail on August 12. Apparently, one more FIR has been registered against Paraskar. It's for threatening and outraging the modesty of a woman. It's filed by a 27year-old woman who allegedly was living with her husband as a tenant in Paraskar's brother, Ravi's Kandivli (W) apartment. The FIR was filed at Charkop police station on September 20. Apart from this, the case for disproportionate assets is also filed against Paraskar and an inquiry is going on. The report for the same is likely to be submitted soon.

Three of five women at CVD risk?

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A Saffolalife study surveyed 51.7 thousand Indian female respondents, revealing statistics about cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks among them

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three-year long Saffolalife study revealed that three out of every five women from the 51.7 thousand urban India female respondents are at cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and that a high risk of heart disease sets in as early as 35 years of age in women. Also, women as young as 35-44 years have a high risk rate of CVD. The study which was conducted in 12 leading metro and non-metro cities of India where 1.6 lakh people participated, had 32 per cent women participants out of which 92 per cent were under the age of 60. Comparing to other 11 cities, the incidence of heart disease is one of the highest among women in Mumbai at 70 per cent. Findings like the incidence of obesity among women aged 35 and above in Mumbai is at 53 per cent, 57 per cent women have low HDL levels, 68 per cent of women in Mumbai do physical activity less than thrice a week, 61 per cent women in Mumbai have felt drained at the end of a working day, 72 per cent women do not include less than two servings of whole grains in their diet and 48 per cent of them have less than two servings

of vegetables/salads in a day, explain why women in Mumbai are prone to risk of heart diseases, says the study. Padmashree Professor Shashank

Joshi, Senior Endocrinologist, Lilavati Hospital and Research Institute said, “CVD in women are caused due to low HDL and high BMI. Apart from this, smoking, diabetes and high BP are other reasons putting women at risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Sedentary lifestyles, stressful work conditions and compromised diet also contribute in accelerating heart disease risk. It is also alarming to note that women aged 35-44 are most at risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes both housewives and work-

ing women.” Indus Health Plus also released an abnormality report that revealed there has been a rise of 10-15 per cent in cardiovascular disease among young women in Mumbai. Out of total heart ailments reported, 10-12 per cent was of sudden cardiac arrest and 15 per cent suffer from heart blockages. There is an increase in CVD cases between the age bracket of 24–30 years, 35 – 40 per cent of working professionals in Mumbai are suffering from heart ailments due to high stress level and sedentary lifestyle and 58 per cent of the total cases were below 40 years of age while 28 per cent were below 30 years of age. Amol Naikawadi, Preventive Healthcare Specialist and Joint Managing Director, Indus Health Plus said, “The urgency of the current scenario could be gauged by the fact that most CVD sufferers in India happen to be in their productive age. Stress can wipe out our willpower to exercise and also affect our sleeping and eating habits. Hence it is important and critical for them to not just change their lifestyle but also go in for preventive health check-ups to detect any kind of health ailment on time.”

Janta Nagar residents bear the brunt due to power cut By Tariq Khan

ive hundred homes in Janta Nagar, Mankhurd are without power for last two weeks; the reason for this outage is not known to them. With no response from Reliance Energy, the service provider, the locals have decided not to cast their votes and sit on hunger strike till this issue is resolved. Due to the power outage residents are facing problems in their daily life. Cases of theft, sexual ha-

rassment and rat bites are on the rise. School children are finding it difficult to study for their upcoming semester exams. Irfan Divate, a social worker said that the residents have applied for new meter connections, but they are not getting new connections leading to cases of power thefts. There was some peace when there was power supply in some parts of the slum, but now that too is gone since September 3 when the power outage started.

For the last fortnight, residents of Mankhurd’s Janta Nagar are without electricity.

Problems of the locals The locals are frantically buying candles since the power outage has led to a shortage of candles in the vicinity. These slum dwellers use wicks made out of rolled cotton balls and oil to light up their homes.At night, the slum dwellers suffer the most due to inadequate lighting. They cannot cook, they cannot see what they are eating, men have formed groups and sit outside their homes to avoid incidents of theft. The area is infested with rats and the situation get worse during nights. A 4-year old boy staying in one of the slums was bitten by a rat at his home on Monday. Raziya Shaikh, 55, a housewife said that she has to stay awake so that her grandson can sleep peacefully. Rubina Khan, 12, an 8th standard student of a local school finds it difficult to study for her upcoming semester exams. There are many students like her who are suffering too. Rizwana Ansari, 40, suffered heavy loss because there was a theft at her place on September 15.

A file picture of the Dockyard Babu Genu Market building.

By Khushboo Panjabi

nquiry reports of the Dockyard Babu Genu Market building collapse that took place on September 27 last year, have not yet been submitted to Civic Chief Sitaram Kunte. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had last year set up an inquiry committee under Additional Municipal Commissioner Rajeev Jalota to find out the cause behind the Dockyard building collapse, which killed 61 and injured 31. According to the initial findings, the mezzanine floor of the building caused the collapse. The administration had photographs, which were taken in 2010, when BMC’s Market Department had inspected the building.The civic body was waiting for the chemical analysis reports of the material submitted to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute. The reports will also reveal the quality of the material used to construct the building. Additional Municipal

Commissioner Rajeev Jalota said, “The inquiry report is almost ready and will be submitted in a day or two to the civic chief, and we have also planned to come up with a new department called 'Maintenance department'.” After all the reports are out, a final call will be taken by the civic administration.

A year ago... The five-storey building, owned by the BMC and located on Brahmadev Khot Marg near the Dockyard Road railway station, collapsed on September 27 last year at around 6 am. The building, which was built in 1980, had its ground floor leased to a decorator. Cranes and other heavy machinery were pressed into service to lift large slabs of concrete and mangled steel after the incident. Around 21 families lived in the 30year-old building, categorised as a C-2, which meant it needed repairs urgently. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Mira-Bhayandar Assembly Segment: BJP’s Narendra Mehta files nomination

Mira-Bhayandar’s BJP dist president Narendra Mehta filing his nomination, yesterday.

By Suresh Golani

JP district president Narendra Mehta filed his nomination papers for the Mira-Bhayandar Assembly segment (No 145) at the returning office in the Ramnagar area of Mira Road on Thursday afternoon. The nomination gains significance as the BJP is yet to decide its official list of candidates. While veteran BJP corporators Rohidas Patil and Morris Rodrigues

have also staked their claim for candidature, Mehta is being considered as the frontrunner in the race for tickets which has a significant presence of the North Indian community. Two others including Mehta’s wife, Suman, and an independent nominee, Rajiv Doshi, filed their nomination papers on Thursday, taking the total number of application to three. September 27 is the last date to file nomination papers.

Infighting raises its head in Cong bastion once again

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Supporters of ex-MP Priya Dutt refuse to support MLAs Kripashankar Singh, Arif Naseem Khan

By Zuber Ansari

uring the Lok Sabha election, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan was forced to intervene in the dispute between Congress MLAs Mohammed Arif Naseem Khan, Kripashankar Singh and then MP Priya Dutt from Mumbai North-Central district to keep the party's image intact. But tension has once again reared its ugly head during the nomination process for the coming Assembly polls as the supporters of Dutt ignored MLAs Singh and Khan when they went to file their nominations on Thursday. Talking to the ADC, a Congress leader from Kalina constituency, on condition of anonymity said, “Priya Dutt lost in the Lok Sabha poll due to her differences with Singh and Khan. Now we will not support these two leaders.”

TODAY Pancham Nishad: Shraddhanjali for Mandolin Maestro U. Srinivas, at P.L. Deshpande, Maharashtra Kala Academy, (Mini Theatre), Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi at 7 pm. The Observer Research Foundation Mumbai: 'The Kashmir Floods: Lessons in Disaster Risk Reduction' at NKM International House, 5th Floor, (Behind LIC Yogakshema), Nariman Point, 4 pm. NCPA: 'Miss Julie' English paly, Directed by Sohaila Kapur, Experimental Theatre, Nariman Point at 7 pm. 'Three Women': Neerupama Arts for Empowerment presents, written and directed by Isheeta Gunguly, St Andrew's, Bandra, at 7.30 pm. ART & EXHIBITIONS Jehangir Art Gallery: HOLLOW & EMPTY: Exhibition of Paintings by Sanjeev Mirajkar, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, till Sept. 28 from 11 am to 7 pm. Jehangir Art Gallery: Exhibition of Water-colour landscapes and Oil Paintings 'The mingle of blues' by Artist Prof. Surendra Sonar No.1, 161, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, till Sept. 28 from 11 am to 7 pm. Artist Center (Art Gallery Mumbai): 'Ram Charit Manas' exhibition of paintings by Jhala Vanrajsinh, Ador House, Kalaghoda, Fort, till Sept. 28 from 11 am to 7 pm. Jehangir Art Gallery: 'Living Colours' by artists Seema Chaudhary and Nitin Chaudhary. Hirji Gallery of Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, till Sept. 30, 11 am to 7 pm.

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Ex-MP Priya Dutt

During the Lok Sabha election CM Prithviraj Chavan had presided over a joint meeting at the Hyatt Hotel at Santacruz before setting off for his election tour. At the meeting, Chavan reportedly hammered out a truce between Dutt and the two MLAs, who were reportedly sulking for being "sidelined" by the then sitting MP, during

her campaign.At the meeting, the CM reportedly told all those present that the Congress and the NCP must unitedly fight like never before against the BJP-led NDA, and that everyone should bury their differences. But soon after the meeting, when Dutt held a padyatra at Vakola, Datta Mandir Road, and at the slums near the air-

port - all in Singh's assembly constituency - neither Singh nor his men joined in. Both Singh and Khan had earlier complained to the high command that Dutt did not consult them on any issues while campaigning in their constituencies. Talking to ADC, Khan, who is also the textile minister in the state government, claimed that the issues were resolved in the presence of the chief minister. “But now, I am going to seek votes on the strength of the development work I have done in the past five years. I am not dependent on any one for support.” Sitting MLA Singh said, “Congress does not want support from persons having double standards. They are not Congress workers, they are daily wage labourers. I will seek votes on the basis of my performance during the past five years.”

Autorickshaw drivers get a rough deal Andheri RTO stays shut on Wednesday, the last day for renewal of fitness certificates By Aroosa Ahmed

any autorickshaws which went for the mandatory yearly fitness check to the Andheri Regional Transport Office had to return back disappointed as the Andheri RTO was shut on Wednesday due to the staff being engaged with election duties. The auto drivers are liable to pay a fine of Rs 1,000 now, as their fitness certificates expired on Wednesday. The auto rickshaw union contacted the Additional Transport Commissioner, S B Sahastrabudhe and requested him not to charge the fine as it was not the fault of the auto rickshaw drivers since the RTO was closed on Wednesday. Thampy Kurain, General Secretary, auto rickshaw union said, “The auto rickshaws which went on Wednesday to the Andheri RTO to get their fitness certificate could not get them as the RTO was shut without

prior intimation. The officials should have given information about the closure on Wednesday earlier due to the staff being on election duty. I have approached the Additional Transport Com-

missioner and requested him to not charge the fine as this is not the fault of the auto drivers whose fitness certificates have expired on Wednesday.” He further added , “The Additional Transport Commissioner has asked us to give a request letter and he assured us that the matter will be looked into and suitable action will be taken.”

PM’s visit to Japan had the right mix of pageantry and purpose

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Ponder awhile… “Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.” — Demosthenes

RIME MINISTER Narendra Modi continues to be in the good books of the English media considering its reaction both to the first hundred days of his government and to his five-day visit to Japan. Said The Asian Age (Sept. 3): "The public seems more understanding of Mr. Modi than it might have been of any other leader in his place. The charisma factor seems in place. The government’s first budget was widely criticised for making no new moves. Nevertheless business and industry sentiment reHERE has been a Maha break-up mains buoyant. There is no question that the momentum remains with the prime minister in the 25-year-old alliance between although actual developments on the policy the BJP and the Shiv Sena. After a week plane are by no means new. Relations with of tough beginning among the leaders Japan where UPA policies were extended of the two partners for nearly a week, seem an impressive success following the prime minister's visit... China remains an an announcement was made with re- enigma. On the whole an average show with gard to the split in the alliance. expectations still undiminished..."

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And it did not take much time for the Congress and the NCP also to split. It looked as though the NCP was waiting for the decision the BJP would take. This has given rise to speculation that the NCP will explore possibilities of an alliance with the BJP. The NCP, by itself, does not have a ghost of a chance of making it in the elections. Its chief, a shrewd political strategist, might go in for a new alliance. The BJP may accept a new ally with whom it will have no seat-sharing problem. The Shiv Sena has taken a bold but quite a risky step. It has to fight the election solo. It does not have today the kind of people’s support which it once had. Perhaps Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has made the mistake of declaring that he wants to become the CM. He should have kept silent on this issue. What he was saying was that even if the BJP won more seats, he should be made the CM. The BJP objected to this, and with regard to the question of seat-sharing too, Uddhav took a tough and unreasonable stand. The BJP which had a tsunami gain in the Lok Sabha polls and has a brute majority in Parliament, went all out to pacify Shiv Sena but finally had no go but to end the alliance.

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structure all need to be urgently met". DNA (Sept. 3) said "there has not been much carping of the government. It was indeed a feel-good coverage of the (100 days) milestone". "The economy" said the paper "is looking up". There was a turnaround in market sentiment. Global investors were finding India interesting and attractive once again. Noted the paper: "The prime minister is energetic. Modi understands the rules of the game". Deccan Herald (Sept. 3) said Modi's visit to Japan has brought mixed results. It said: "There is considerable disappointment in India over the much anticipated deal on nuclear energy not materialising". But, it added:

Foreign policy The Hindustan Times (Sept. 3) said that "hundred days with this most difficult of jobs Mr. Modi has impressed on several counts. He has not fallen victim to the famous pitfalls that the capital lays out for the mighty who have charged in to change its courier culture... Modi has given a fillip to foreign relations but when it comes to our most worrisome neighbour, Pakistan, he has adopted a rigid approach... Mr. Modi has not shown the tendency to acquire fawning hangers on... The economy and foreign policy are on the right track..." The Times of India (Sept. 3) said a hundred days after the Modi government was sworn in "the optics are robust and hopeful". However, said the paper, "massive mandates do give rise to equally soaring expectations". As it saw the situation, inflation was continuing to stay high and there are fears that the government is not doing enough. Extremist elements of the Sangh Parivar continued to use communal polarisation... a tendency Modi has not done enough to entirely vanish. The paper said that "a hundred days is an unjustly short time to judge government and Modi carries the burden of almost unrealistic expectations". Added the paper: "Looking ahead the daily concerns of citizens such as price rise, social harmony and public infra-

MEDIAWATCH M.V. Kamath "The range of issues on which the two countries will work together is indeed remarkable and India's ramshackle infrastructure will surely benefit from infusion of Japanese technology, funding and expertise". The paper pointed out that Modi got on well with his Japanese counterpart. However, the paper took objection to Modi's comment on the "expansionist" tendencies of some countries" which it thought was "needless" and "could have been avoided". It was, said the paper, "a tactless remark that reflects short-sighted thinking and poor diplomacy". "Surely" it added, "India can improve ties with Japan without baiting China?" Smart diplomacy said the paper "involves improving ties with both Japan and China, not siding with one while ruffling the feathers of the other or even choosing between them". The Hindu (Sept. 3) said ever since India liberalised in the early 1990s there has been a

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HERE are three gifts of God given to some in this world, and these gifts are greater than jewels, gems, wealth, or anything else in the world, and nothing can buy them. One may be born with them, yet not know it. One gift is the influence to progress, another gift is the influence to attract, and the third gift is the influence to make difficult situations easy. Nothing in the world can keep back a soul who has the gift of progress, in other words of flourishing, of prospering. There is a story about a poor man whose job was to sell empty bottles in Bombay. He came to a merchant and asked a certain salary to do this work for him, and from the day the merchant engaged him he steadily became more prosperous. So one day he thought, 'I have worked for twenty years in this shop, and it is only since this young man has come that I have prospered.' He did not tell this to the young man, but the next day he made him a partner in his business. And from that time he began to flourish a hundred times more. After six months he was flourishing and prospering in every way, and in the end, as he had no children, he gave his business to this young man, who in time became the wealthiest man in the country.

This is not a spiritual influence, and yet it is the influence of spirit. It cannot be a material influence, as influence is never material. An influence that works from within and works towards perfection, in whatever form, is a wonderful influence. Whether people like the man in the story act alone or whether they act

MATTER & SPIRIT with someone else, in whatever they do there is progress. It cannot be helped. Whatever they touch flourishes. The effect of the next influence is that a person will never be without friends. If he left the whole of humanity and went to live among lions, tigers, bears and rhinoceroses, they would be his friends. Let him go among the educated, illiterate, wise or foolish, wherever this person goes he will attract friends. He will never be alone, in riches, in poverty, in health, in sickness. At all times he will attract friends from every side. This person is born with that gift. Other people may have perhaps five or six friends, but when a person possesses this influence, every man is his friend.

steady interest among Japanese companies and investors, but they have often been frustrated by complicated procedures and cumbersome processes". Actually, said the paper "Japanese companies willing ceded market space in India to competitors from South Korea and China rather than deal with the red tape." “It is," said the paper "in this context that Mr. Modi's promise of 'red carpet, not red tape' and a special track in the prime minister's office to facilitate Japanese investments have to be seen". The paper praised Modi for harping on all the right themes including the three D's that India can boast of, namely, Democracy, Demography and Demand". The Economic Times (Aug. 16) noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi now wants to replace the Planning body with a Think Tank "whose focus primarily would be on policy choices to the exclusion of investment outlays. The paper said "it reflects the reality of evolution in the Commission's working. Don't Mourn the Planning Commission, said the paper, because "its role had evolved to suggesting policy coherence"

Indo-Japanese relations In an article in Deccan Herald (Sept. 5) Harsh V. Pant noted that of all the recent Japanese leaders Shinzo Abe "has been the most enthusiastic about the future of Indo-Japanese relations and gave it an entirely new dimension". But, said Pant "because of domestic pathologies in both New Delhi and Tokyo, the promise of this partnership has not yet been realised so far." "With a new leadership in Delhi" said Pant, "with a decisive mandate, the old issues that once seemed insurmountable should be able to find some resolution... India should push Japan into giving Delhi-Tokyo ties a much more substantive dimension and move beyond old shibboleths. The time is right for India and Japan to seize the initiative and transform the strategic landscape in the AsiaPacific". We can give the last word to The Hindustan Times (Sept. 4) which said that Modi's visit to Japan "had the right mix of pageantry and purpose and the summit's deliverables should help bind the two powers together". That, one suspects said it all. Not only humans, but even animals such as cats, dogs, wolves, or foxes will all come to him. Very often dervishes without one penny, wandering here and there, have that influence. And if they sit in a place, in the desert, in a forest, or somewhere in the country, people are attracted to them. Maybe at first after having been away for six months or one year or two years only the animals of the country know such a man, only the birds recognize him. But then the time comes when humans begin to come, when they too are attracted. People say that a certain place has an attraction because of its scenic beauty, splendid mountains, rivers, seashores, forests. But man has a greater influence than all these places. Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, a place in the Hejaz of no special interest. There was no industry, there were no gold mines, there was no coal and no oil. Even nature was harsh, there was nothing to be had from that country, no art, no science, no literature; there was nothing. There was only a soul which was interesting – a soul which was a magnet and attracted the people of the world. And after the Prophet had passed away, then the tomb of the Prophet attracted. It attracted millions. In his lifetime thousands were attracted and after his death millions, to this same spot. — Hazrat Inayat Khan

INDIA’S MOMENT OF PRIDE

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INDIAN scientists did what world brains failed as our country became the first nation in the globe to launch Mars Orbiter, Mangalyaan, into the Red Planet's Orbit at first attempt. It was history in the making as even advanced nations like Japan and China are yet to achieve this milestone and only 21 such attempts have been successful of the 51 tried across the globe. Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) of ISRO is the cheapest and the entire world is shocked and surprised that it cost India less than Rs 450 crore which is even less than Hollywood movies and that speaks volumes of the intelligence and capabilities of Indian scientists which are second to none in the globe. Truly a historic moment for every Indian to be proud of and many more such exceptional space missions would follow from ISRO after the success of Mangalyaan. Indian PM Narendra Modi has rightly mentioned that this achievement is much greater than the achievements of our cricketers and every citizen of our country should not only applaud this milestone but it is high time we encourage our real 'Heroes'.

mission is that India is only the fourth country and the first Asian country (and not China or Japan) to send a mission to Mars successfully. But even more special are two facts. First, this is the cheapest mission to Mars ever, at just a cost of Rs 450 crore. And secondly, the most important of all, India is the only country so far, to have achieved this successful mission in the first attempt. Indeed a proud moment for all Indians. My heart swells with pride. India stands tall in the arena of space research. Congratulations to the ISRO scientists and all those engineers who have been on their toes and have had sleepless days and nights, for nearly a year and struggled hard to achieve this great moment of glory in space-science, for India. Today

also solve the population problem thought to resemble earth in many could achieve so far and at a very that India faces as we could set up respects. Landing on Jupiter and low cost. While NASA’s Maven "satellite" townships in Mars and Saturn may not be feasible as both satellite which entered the Mars’ orbit just a couple of days ago cost ease the bursting at the seams sit- of them happen to be gas giants. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz nearly USD 700 million, Manuation. — Hemant Hemmady, Virar galyaan cost around USD 80 mil lion. Even the Hollywood film LIKE any other Indian, I am also ‘Gravity’ cost about USD 105 milINDIA has become a proud nation extremely happy to note that India lion! This unbelievable performby being the only country to have has become the world’s first ever ance has once again proved that succeeded in a low-cost mission to nation to put its satellite in the India can do anything. I respectMars. The success of the Mars orbit of the red planet, Mars, in the fully disagree with the critics who Orbit Mission lauded for its low very first attempt, unlike any other argue that the money spent on this price tag of Rs 450 crore will boost scientifically and technologically project should be utilised for feedIndia's 50-year-old space pro- advanced country till date. The ing the poor. The gains of this gramme and it should be ex- credit, of course, goes to our most spectacular performance cannot panded with better infrastructure sincere and hardworking team of be measured in terms of immediand technology. With our space the ISRO scientists. Trillions of ate monetary benefits. When we craft around Mars, India joins the heartiest kudos to all of them. As quantify the self-respect, self-consmall group of nations that have very rightly suggested by our pro- fidence, optimism, positive energy successfully sent probes to orbit or science and technology Prime and patriotism passed on to 1.25 landed on Mars, whereas others Minister Narendra Modi, these sci- billion Indians through this astonishing feat, it is worth trillions of dollars. — P P Vijayakumar Nair, Vasai

— C K R Nathan, Bhandup

INDIA creates history! Mangalayan reaches the MARS Orbit. India also becomes the only nation to successfully enter the MARS orbit in its first attempt. It is indeed a proud moment for all Indians to see that MOM has started orbiting Mars. What is unique about this

Congratulations to ISRO and its dedicated scientists on achieving the spectacular feat of landing Mangalyan on Mars! The entire nation is proud of their success. We should colonise Mars and carve out a Greater India there. ISRO's success will give a boost to space studies in the country and inspire many youngsters to make a career in space ventures. The nation looks forward to many more triumphs of ISRO in the coming years. ISRO truly deserves a Bharat Ratna.

— S N Kabra, Goregaon

THE success of India's Mars Orbiter Mission, affectionately nicknamed MOM, brings India into an elite club of Martian explorers that includes the United States, the European Space Agency and the former Soviet Union. Getting a spaceship successfully into orbit around Mars is no easy task. More than half the world's previous attempts have failed, including one by Japan in 1999. The mission was flawless and on the dot. It will go down as landmark in history on Indian Science and Research Organisation. Travelling an incredible distance, of over 650 million or 65 crore kms, we have gone beyond the boundaries of human enterprise and imagination. The orbit insertion took place when the spacecraft was on 423 km from the Martian surface and 215 million km away (radio distance) from the earth. Unlike the Chinese programme which is completely focused on national pride and superpower dreams, India’s space programme is linked to broader national theme of national development. With today's spectacular success, ISRO joins an elite group, of only three other agencies worldwide to have successfully reached the red planet.

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— Lakshman Sundar, Vashi

MARS MEETS 'MOM': India's Mars Orbiter was yesterday successfully inserted into the Martian orbit, thanks to the efforts of the ISRO, who have achieved this feat with a small budget. have failed several times initially. Our heartiest congratulations to our scientists for their magnificent jobs and making the country EVERYONE in India would have proud in the world. — Bhagwan Thadani, via email been over the moon (or should we say over the mars) as the news of the indigenous Mars orbiter spacecraft Mangalyaan successfully en- HEARTY congratulations to the tered the Mars orbit. India also team of ISRO scientists for making created history by becoming the the Mars Mission a stupendous first country in the world to launch success. What is more noteworthy this vehicle on its maiden attempt is the fact that ours was the case of or debut. Otherwise this is the hitting the bull’s eye in the very fourth country in the world to first attempt. All other advanced achieve this feat. Most importantly countries who had achieved this the effort was fructified on a shoe feat in the past, had all failed in string budget. Salutations to the their maiden endeavours. This fact ISRO team! The word Mangal is as- makes us more proud of the imsociated with an ominous omen mense talent possessed by our when horoscopes are delved into country in the field of space rewhile match making but this time search. Now our next targets around Magalyaan has proved to should be Europa and Titan, the be propitious. In a lighter vein, the natural satellites of Jupiter and Satsuccess of this Mars mission would urn, respectively, which are is India's accha din!

— S Krishna Kumar, Dombivali

entists’ 24x7 efforts and unmatched success should be celebrated not only by all the schools and colleges across our entire nation indiscriminately, but also by all the big and small industries and corporate houses, at the earliest. The ISRO scientists’ knowhow should be utilised in linking all our rivers to avoid all the future, probable floods and also to encourage the organic farming all over India, so that the hazardous, fatal diseases like all types of cancer and cardiac problems can be reduced to a great extent. — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

KUDOS to the entire ISRO team for the stupendous success achieved by them in putting Mangalyaan into orbit around Mars and that too in the very first attempt, a feat no other country in the world

CONGRATULATIONS to all the 400 scientists of ISRO on their successful Mars Mission which they have zealously pursued tirelessly for over 10 months. As one who had operated research projects under ISRO's 'RESPOND' programme at the IIT Bombay, I am immensely delighted at the Mangalyaan getting into the Mars orbit without any hitch. ISRO has been carrying out high-calibre research all these five decades, putting India firmly on the space map of the world and demonstrated satellite-launching capability recently besides enabling the academicians to apply resources data that it has acquired through its own satellites. — Dr V Subramanyan, Thane

AS reported, India has sent a vehicle to study Mars, the cost of which is about rupees five hundred crores. The question thus arises whether is it not foolish for a poor country like India where the cost of bare necessity of life like onion is at Rs 100 per kg. At the same time a poor country like India is riddled with inflation, corruption and scandals which goes unabated and out of control. The same amount could have been used in a much better way. Such a mission is thus a very foolishby the Congress government. — S P Sharma, via email

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Off-season discounts prompts more Indians to travel abroad

Singapore is the most favoured destination among Indians but domestic travellers still do not prefer going for travel insurance, states survey conducted by ICICI Lombard By Aroosa Ahmed

survey conducted by ICICI Lombard just before World Tourism Day on Sep 27, revealed that Singapore is the most favoured overseas travel destination in Asia for Indians. UAE is the second favoured travel destination in Asia. In the domestic arena, the most favoured travel destination is Goa. The data was received from 1,063 respondents across a mix of metros and small cities including Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh and who have travelled to international as well as domestic locations. The findings revealed that Indians are traveling more

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frequently for leisure across international and domestic areas. While 25 per cent respondents have increased the frequency of their foreign trips in the last three to five years, almost 30 per cent increase has been seen in domestic travellers. One of the factors increasing the number of travellers in both domestic and international trip is the off-season discounts. The study further talks about travel insurance saying Indians clearly gives more importance to travel insurance for international tours as compared to domestic trips. The survey results show that while taking leisure trips, a higher number of Indians purchased overseas travel insurance (38 per cent) as compared to domestic travel insurance (four per cent). The main reasons of getting a travel insurance were the concerns over medical exigencies and baggage loss. Sanjay Datta, Chief-Underwriting and Claims, ICICI Lombard GIC Ltd, said, “ICICI Lombard’s Travel Trends survey reveals interesting trends in terms of Indians travelling more frequently and on longer duration trips, driven

by higher disposable income It is important that Indian and discounts. Despite the in- travellers realise the criticality creased travel behaviour, pur- of availing travel insurance chase of travel insurance for covering unforeseen risks especially for travel to Asian pertaining to medical emercountries and in the domestic gencies, tour related mishaps sector remains extremely low. such as baggage loss etc.”

AIR ASIA TO SOON FLY IN MUMBAI By Aroosa Ahmed

ir Asia will soon be introducing flights to Mumbai, tweeted Tony Fernandes today. He spoke about impending operations from Mumbai as he tweeted, “In Incredible India. Bombay is changing by the day. AIRASIA India will be starting in this metro soon. We are coming”. Air Asia has been known for its cheap air fare and now it will give direct competition to other airlines in the market by introducing flights to Mumbai. AirAsia announced that it would sell 1.5 million seats on fares starting from Rs 690 from Bangalore to Kochi, Goa and Chennai and Rs 2,390 to Jaipur and Chandigarh. AirAsia operates in the Bangalore to Kochi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Goa regions. It is a venture between Malaysia-based AirAsia Bhd, Tata Sons and Delhibased investment firm, Telestra Tradeplace. The air fare war between airlines has been going on from a month now. The frequent air travellers and people who have planned trips for the next year are happy with the air fare war as they are getting tickets at discounted rates.

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Salaam Mumbai brings ‘VOICES 2014’ By Rahul Gardi

alaam Bombay Foundation, a non-profit organisation, presents the third edition of its initiative, 'Voices', an inter-school peer learning platform via the performing and visual arts. For the children, by the children, to the children, it provided them with an opportunity for creative self-expression through original performances in the form of one-act plays, songs and posters. It also served to engage tomorrow’s generation in discussions through arts on socially relevant issues and to sow the seeds of social responsibility early on in life. In Voices 2014, almost 150 students from more than 20 different schools participated to win the tittle of 'Best school of The Year'. Basic theme of Voices was 'The Many moods Of Mumbai' – The life of an average child in a Mumbai, working parents, pollution, disappearing play areas, competition for opportunities, poor infrastructure, technological challenges and many more. Students also showed how Mumbai city kids are facing technological challenges and passed a message as to how we can make our city better.

Being a teen, what is life for a young adult in today’s world? Academic pressures, rapidly changing technology, worries about self image, influences from role models and peers and many other factors can be taxing for anyone, especially a teenager. How do they cope? Or is it not really that bad? These ideas were portrayed through Voices. Voices 2014 presented schools with the opportunity to win the title of 'Brainbox of the Year'. For the first time, Voices 2014 challenged all schools to a quiz. Each school was represented by two students from Class VIII and they competed with each other through a quiz challenge. The main motive of Salaam Mumbai Foundation was to provide platform for the students to showcase their talent. Devika chadha, vice-president, operations of the foundation said, “'Voices' encourages children to be confident and articulate by engaging them in creative activities like public speaking, skits, songs, posters etc. it is a great platform for them to express themselves and display their talent. 'Voices' also aims to express seeds of social responsibility at a tender age and inculcate better values among children.”

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coffee September 29 is International Coffee Day, and since that’s just around the corner, Rhea Dhanbhoora & Dev Goswami are giving you an extensive guide to the world’s second most sold commodity, adding in some quirky coffeethemed products for you to celebrate your love of coffee with

Make The perfecT cup Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee? Charanjeevi Giri, business manager at one of our favourite coffee chains, Bru World Café, tells us that you should always draw fresh, filtered water and boil it just once. Remember, that every time you boil water, oxygen escapes and it changes taste. When it comes to choosing the coffee, he adds, “Instant coffee comes spray-dried and freeze-dried. The freeze-drying method denatures the coffee less and tends to produce a truer coffee flavour. Also, remember to store coffee properly — keep it away from moisture

and air by storing it in an air tight container.” Chanranjeevi also gives us a standard recipe that you can use to make a great cup of coffee with different flavours, depending on the ingredients you choose — add 1.2g (1 tsp) of coffee, along with sugar or hone y (as per taste), a pinch of your preferred flavouring (cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and mint leaves are good options), 100ml milk and 100ml filtered/ purified water. Blend the ingredients for a minute and pour them into a pan. Heat the mixture for a few minutes and serve in a mug.

The differenT roasTs Understanding the different types of roasts can be very confusing. At the same time, if we launch into a detailed explanation, it will only confuse you more. So, here is a simple grouping of the different roasts, so that it’s easier for you to understand and buy coffee. n Light roasts: New England and cinnamon roasts belong to this category. Light roasts are light brown matte coffee beans, with no oil on the surface. They are known for their pronounced acidity and grainy flavour. The cinnamon roast is a tad lighter than the new England roast. our pick: Bru World Café’s Costa Rican Blend for `296 n Medium roast: This is one of the most popular types of coffee — perhaps because medium-roasts have higher amounts of caffeine, while featuring a better balance of aroma, flavour and acidity than light roasts. American, regular and breakfast are from this category. our pick: Starbucks’ Indian Estate Blend for `750 n Medium-dark roast: Unlike the last two, mediumdark roasts have a sheen of oil which gives the beans a heavier texture than light and medium roasts. Vienna roasts and after dinner roasts are some popular types. our pick: Arabicah at Café Coffee Day for `95 n dark roast: Espressos are usually made from dark roast coffee. Dark roasts are charcoal-like in colour and have a bitter, smoky flavour. Some common types are the French roast, Italian roast, Continental roast and Spanish roast. French roast is usually used for espressos, while Italian roast is similar, but has a more smoky flavour. our pick: Starbucks’ Italian Roast for `675

>> Find out about how to brew the perfect cup of coffee, the different roasts and more in our article

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Want to have a little fun with your coffee? Here are a few tips about how to use it outside your daily cup. n Have it over ice: This is delicious! Simply pour espresso over a glass filled with ice, or with ice shavings if you prefer a slush. n Freshen the room: Do you want to smell coffee all day long? Add beans to a stocking (coffee grounds work better) and tie it securely. Hang it anywhere in your house for a great scent. You can also use it to freshen up your fridge. n Renew your sense of smell: Coffee beans can cleanse your palette. Simply smell a handful when you’re sampling perfumes, so that scents don’t interfere with one another. n Use it as a marinade: You can use coffee as a rub on steaks or raw meat. All you need to do is use ground coffee and spices to marinate meats and vegetables for a few hours before you cook them. n Glaze it up: Want a tea cake glaze, or something similar to pour over biscuits? Use coffee mixed with icing sugar. The glaze is gorgeous — and delicious too! n Remove scratches: From all your wooden furniture! Coffee stains wood, so you can dye fabric, paper and even your wood with it. It works as a great natural wood stain. You can also rub coffee on furniture to reduce scratches. n Scrub your pans: Finding it hard to clean a greasy pan? Don’t overdo the dish washing soap — just use coffee instead! Rubbing it on the pan will help absorb the greasiness. n Freshen up: Did you know that coffee beans can be used as mints? We’re not kidding. Pop a bean in your mouth and it’s as good as sucking on a mint. n Experiment: This is only for the very brave. We suggest you research it first — but it’s a popular, Nordic way to use coffee. They pop an egg (yes, raw) into the coffee while it’s grinding. Your drink is a better colour, has no sediment and it’s believed that egg clarifies the coffee!

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CHoose well If you think decaffeinated coffee will help you avoid the stimulant, you’re mistaken. If you drink enough of it, you’re getting a certain level of the stimulant anyway. A report published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology found that a cup of decaf coffee contained an average of 8.6 to 13.9mg of coffee as compared to 95 and 200mg in a regular cup. So, while one cup is safe, if you have up to five, it’s as good as drinking two cups of regular coffee.

tHe roastinG ProCess The roasting process is what determines the final flavour of the coffee. Light roasts are roasted to 180°C to 205°C, while the temperature when roasting dark blends can reach 240°C. The roasting process also imparts flavour — lighter roasts are more grainy, while darker roasts feature a more smoky taste. However, the heaviest coffees are found somewhere in between. Coffee beans become heavier till they the reach the second crack (at around 225°C). From there, they start to become lighter. Also, the caffeine decreases as the roasts become darker. So, light roasts actually have the most amount of caffeine.

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fUn faCts

n Wondering how coffee was discovered? There’s a funny legend that coffee was found by Ethiopian shepherds. They realised that their goats were dancing after eating the beans! n This one is surprising if you don’t know what coffee is made from. Coffee beans are actually the pits of coffee berries (or cherries). This means that coffee is actually a fruit! n If you thought the webcam was developed to hel p people stay in touch from miles away, think again. The University of Cambridge actually developed it to monitor how much coffee was left in a pot. n Here’s a funny fact: A custom in Turkey goes that husbands who did not provide their wives with coffee could face divorce proceedings. n American soldiers in World War II found espresso too strong to drink. They decided to dilute it with water, which is where t he Americano comes from. n The Arabic gahwat ul-bun, means wine of the bean, which was a term that led to the word coffee. n Researches have been trying to find a replacement for fossil fuel for eons and coffee may be their answer. Since the beans are combustible, scientists claim that they could actually become a source of fuel. There was even a test car that ran on coffee bean fuel in 2011.

n While we rave about coffee dishes as an innovative twist to the popular drink, you should know that they were pretty common back in the day. African tribes didn’t drink coffee beans, but instead ate coffee balls (a combination of coffee and fat) for an energy boost. n The inventor of instant coffee was George Washington — not the US president. He was a Belgian-American inventor and he developed it as a novelty in 1906. In those days, people believed it to be healthier than regular caffeine. n If you’re a real coffee connoisseur, you probably already know this, but for those who don’t, be prepared to read something a little icky. The most expensive types of coffee are made in through pretty questionable methods. Black Ivory is made from elephant dung, while Luwak is made by feeding coffee beans to mongooses and then using the feces. Similarly, Kopi Luwak (sold extensively in Bali) uses the feces of a Sumatran wild cat that has been fed coffee. n Coffee wasn’t always the drink of the masses. In 1675, King Charles II of Britain banned coffee shops. It’s because he thought it was where people went to conspire! In Muslim countries however, coffee was banned by rulers because it was claimed to have too many nervous effects.

n Espresso is coffee that has been brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling pressurised water through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso is also thicker than coffee brewed in other methods. n Americano is prepared by adding hot water to Espresso. n Macchiato is espresso with a small amount of foamed milk. n Cappuccino is prepared with espresso mixed with milk and milk foam. n Latte is prepared with espresso and steamed milk along with milk foam. The difference between cappuccino and latte is that there is more milk in the later. n Café mocha has chocolate syrup along with espresso and milk.

Tiramisu: This is probably the first dessert that comes to mind when you think of coffee desserts. The melt-in-your-mouth dessert is made by soaking a cake in espresso to give it a faint, bitter coffee taste. We love the tiramisu at Café Infinito (`325) and Serafina (`595). Mocha Delight Sundae: If you want something cold, opt for this ice cream from Dinshaw’s Xpress Café. Priced at `139, it uses coffeespiked bananas, cold cut kiwis, bounty and mocha-almond ice cream. Mocha Opera: Le Pain Quotiden’s Mocha Opera is worth a try. The dessert, priced at `195 features a sponge base and chocolate icing. Chocolate Flan: The chocolate flan at The White Owl is made with chocolate and a dark beer sauce that is perfectly complemented by the bitterness of coffee. The dessert is priced at `235.

Coffee drinks we love

deCodinG tHe tYPes of Coffee

Coffee desserts Coffee and chocolate is a classic combination, but other coffee desserts are delicious too! Take a look:

Double vanilla espresso Martini: From double to martini, we love every word in the name of this cocktail, is available at Beachcomber Cocktail Lounge & Bar. Priced at `500, it features espresso and Mexican coffee liqueur, shaken with vanilla vodka and vanilla syrup. Yum! Tequila with coffee: If shots are more your thing, head to Road House Bluez, where they have three coffee-based shots. You can also try the whiskey with coffee and Bailey’s with Khalua. The shots are priced between `280-300. Espresso Martini: If you want a simple drink, try the espresso martini at The Little Door. Just espresso and vodka — it is a fantastic combination. The drink is priced at `383.

Mocha Fudge Cake: If you like your desserts to have a sinful, gooey texture, we recommend you try the mocha fudge cake at Indigo Deli, priced at `365. L’equinoxe: Want to celebrate with a chocolate cake at your next party? Pick a slice of this cappuccino, milk chocolate and chantilly based cake from La Folie Patisserie, for `235.

ProdUCts we love

Themed clock from www.lime road.com, for `1099 Laptop skin from FabAlley, for `249

Car mug from www.printvenue.com for `649

Coffee jar from THE HOME OF THE TRAVELER curated by JJ Valaya. Price on request

A cactus themed coffee set from Frazer and Haws. Price on request

Coffee press from iHoemz India, for `695

Mug from Tranceforme, for `200

Coaster from Sanctum for `199

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« intErviEw sAhirr sEthi

NiNe emotioNs, teN miNutes This is what Mumbai-born director, Sahirr Sethi aims to showcase in his new film, California Dreaming. Dev Goswami talks to him to find out more about his film and working on MI: Ghost Protocol

n First of all, tell us about the film that you’re currently working on — California Dreaming. California Dreaming is my thesis film as part of the MFA Film Directing programme at UCLA. It’s a comedy/ fantasy about an old man who has just won the lottery at a diner, when two robbers barge in for a stick-up.

It’s been a very humbling and encouraging experience. I am grateful to all the support that I have received from friends and strangers, who have contributed to our campaign. We are a small team of highly ambitious filmmakers who are constantly multi-tasking and fighting deadlines to execute a film to its full potential. Our biggest challenge has been spreading the word amongst potential donors.

n Your film is inspired by the Indian dramatic theory of Natyashastra, which speaks of nine different emotions. Tell us more about it. The Natyashastra speaks of navaras — nine emotions or essences. It is believed that these nine emotions form the basis of all human emotion, and that a complete and wholesome story is one that evokes them all. I thought it would be an interesting challenge to craft a shortscreenplay that takes the audience on this journey. n Was it a challenge to be able to showcase such a diverse range of emotions in a short film? Certainly, the duration was a big challenge. I have just ten minutes to take you through this emotional rollercoaster while telling you an entertaining story. n What has your experience with crowdsourcing been? What challenges did you face?

>> A still from California Dreaming, which has been directed by Sahirr (right) n In the past, you’ve worked on MI: Ghost Protocol and The Life of Pi. How was it, working on such big budget films? These were formative experiences in my journey as a filmmaker. I was fortunate to observe the masterful Ang Lee direct a film while inspiring a large crew to collaborate creatively. It was educational

« EvEnt An Exhibit in chArcoAl

jay De, an artist known for his mastery of the medium of charcoal, has collaborated with Fine Art, a quaint art gallery to exhibit his charcoal collection, inspired by life in Mumbai. Through this collection Ajay (who has lived in Mumbai for over 16 years) gives art aficionados an insightful look into the hustle and bustle that the city is known for, and also highlights the finer details that we tend to overlook. Art collectors admire Ajay for his use of light and describe his paintings as evocative, as he paints imaginative portraits of horses with the same ease with which he details the busy streets of Kolkata and Mumbai on canvas. At this exhibit, watch out for his works inspired by Mother Teresa and Ganesha idols. When S eptember 27 to October 14 Where India Fine Art, Film Centre Building, 68 Tardeo Contact 23520438/ 39 >> From scenes of the city to iconic figures and popular landmarks, you can expect a variety of Mumbai-based images at Ajay’s exhibition

to watch him interact with the crew with respect and grace while sharing his vision. Working on these films also helped me understand discipline and the planning that goes behind executing a featurelength film. This experience has come in handy in producing my own short films at UCLA. n You’re already incorporating the theory of Natyashastra. What other India traditions or cultural elements do you think make for good big screen fodder? I have always maintained that there are many India’s within India. As a filmmaker, the cultural diversity of India has always fascinated me. For example, I am writing a coming-of-age road film that trails a character as he journeys through different states to reach his final emotional and actual destination. n What does the future hold for you? What else can we expect from you? I will continue my internship with directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (directors of Little Miss Sunshine) while working as a teaching assistant for a graduate film analysis course at UCLA. I am in my final year of the MFA Film Directing programme — so my focus will be on completing California Dreaming and scripting a couple of features. I will be in Bandhavgarh National Park early next year to film my next short film Zoya, which just won the Alfred P. Sloan Award. It’s a story about a tiger researcher who is searching for a missing tiger while trying to overcome a personal crisis.

« FEstivAl mAnhAttAn short

he Manhattan Short Festival, which celebrates, showcases and awards short films from across the world (since 1998), is being organised in India this year. The international platform will also conduct a variety of workshops covering different aspects of filmmaking and short film making. The festival will screen the ten best short films, which have been selected from across the world. This year’s top ten films come from countries such as USA, UK, Germany, France, Mexico, Australia, Netherlands, Norway, and England. The films deal with a range of subjects and genres, including romance, sci-fi, animation and documentary subjects. These films have already received multiple accolades at various international festivals. Entry to the festival is free and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. When October 3 to October 5, from 2pm onwards Where Sitara Studio, Tilak Bhavan, Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg, Dadar (W) Contact www.manhattanshortindia.com

« chAllEngE curiosity city

by somE PlAcE ElsE

his Sunday, Some Place Else is organising a fun challenge called Curiosity City challenge to help you discover some interesting aspects of Mumbai. As part of a team of four people, you will have to decode clues, perform fun tasks and explore the city with curious, keen eyes. The fastest team to do all the tasks correctly will be rewarded. The registration fees for the challenge are `270, per person. When September 28, from 3pm onwards Contact info@someplaceelse.in

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viCinia’s CaFé-bar’s Monsoon lunCh

Fresh Fruit CoCktails at olive bar & kitChen

The monsoon showers might have abated, but you still can make the most of Vicinia Café Bar’s monsoon lunch. The two-course meal is priced at `550 and includes a glass of their signature sangria. Gaurish Rangnekar, partner at Vicinia Café Bar, tells us, “We give you an opportunity to pamper your tastebuds with our culinary delights.” You can look forward to appetisers such as Black Sesame Cottage Cheese and Prawns in Aglio Olio and main course dishes including pastas, rissotos and Chicken Paprika with Herb Rice. When Up to September 30 Where Vicinia Café - Bar, Ground Floor, Chinoy Mansion, Opp. St Stephens Church, Near Gangar Opticians, Kemps Corner Contact 23681010

Olive Bar & Kitchen has introduced a new range of fresh fruit cocktails such as the Bourbon Peach, a mixture of whiskey, peach, peach crush, lime and a dash of bitters; Lychee Gimlet, made with Bombay Sapphire, lychee crush, lime, ginger and lime cordial; Peach Juley, a blend of Spanish Brandy, Chenin Blanch, fresh peach, earl grey tea and lime juice; Peach Carta Blanca, made with Barcardi, fresh fruit, squeezed lime wedges and demerara sugar and Green Tea Martini, made with whiskey, green tea, mint, ginger lime cordial and lime. Ketan Thakkar, bar operations manager at Olive Bar & Kitchen, tells us, “Fresh fruit is a perfect accompaniment to cocktails. In terms of taste and texture, there’s no drink that can’t be improved with a flavourful injection of delicious fruity goodness.” When Ongoing, from 7pm onwards Where 13th Road, Ambedkar Nagar, Khar (w) Contact 43408229

sPeCial navratri thali at Made in Punjab

This Navratri, Made in Punjab has a treat for you. The restaurant has created a special Navratri thali for lunch and dinner, which will be available on all the nine days of the festival. Zorawar Kalra, founder and managing director of Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., tells us, “As Navratri marks the beginning of Indian festivities, it makes sense for Made in Punjab to introduce a special thali for its patrons. With it, we want to give our customers the experience of eating home cooked food at our restaurant.” The meal includes dishes such as Kuttu Ki Poori, Swang Ke Chawal, curd, Vrat Ke Pakore, Badam Ka Halwa, Lauki Ka Halwa, Fruit Kheer, Singhare Ka Halwa, Makaney Ki Kheer, Chukander Ka Halwa, Sabudana Ki Kheer and Pethe Ke Halwa. The thali is priced at `450, exclusive of taxes. When Up to October 3, noon to 4pm and 7pm to 11.15pm Where Made In Punjab, Level 2, Inorbit Mall, Malad (w) Contact 9004515000

Coorg Food Festival at the orChid

A Coorg food festival is being organised at South of Vindhyas at The Orchid. Chef Bala has created an exhaustive menu that includes starters such as Meen Cutlet, Prawns Barthad, Kodagu Cutlet, Koomu Bharthad, Cauliflower Fried and Chakkai Fry. The soups served include Yarchi Nad Kanne, thick Kodava Kanne and Belai Kanne. For your main course, you can dig into Meen Curry, Coorg Lamb Curry, Kyma Unda Curry, Chakai Curry, Tarkari Curry and Bamboo Shoot Curry. Finish off your meal with desserts such as Seviyan Payasa, Allai Paysam and Baleye Murukk. Chef Bala says, “We have introduced an authentic Coorg experience for our customers at our speciality restaurant, South of Vindhyas. The idea is to serve traditional Coorgi delicacies to our guests that are not available otherwise.” The buffet is priced at `1,300 (vegetarian), `1,500 for the non-vegetarian meal and `1,700 for the seafood meal, exclusive of taxes. When Up to September 29 Where South of Vindhyas, The Orchid, Near Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (e) Contact 26164040

the PalMs sPa’s early bird disCount

If you’re looking to escape to the comforting confines of a spa, remember to make the most of The Palm Spa’s early bird discount offer the next time you have a free morning. They are offering a 15% discount on all their treatments between 9am to 1pm on weekdays. Neville Umrigar, owner of The Palms Spa, tells us, “This is an ideal way for our customers to give their day a rejuvenating start. You can get a great offer on your favourite treatment, as this discount is valid on all treatments, massages and packages available at The Palms Spa.” When Monday to Friday, from 9am to 1pm Where The Palms Spa, Ground Floor, Dhanraj Mahal, Near Gateway of India, Colaba Contact www.thepalmsspaindia.com

ART art installations at high street Phoenix

tea inFused desserts at iCing on toP

Culinary adventure CoMes to a Close

Indulge in delicious tea infused desserts at Icing on Top. Their range includes desserts such as Masala Chai, Pistachio Financiers, Earl Gray & Dark Chocolate Cupcakes and Green Tea & Poppy Cookies. Ayushi Shah, owner of Icing on Top says, “Teas shine when they are paired with light desserts. Of course, coffee has been used in dessert recipes for ages and that could be a precursor for using teas in deserts as well.” When Ongoing, 11am to 7.30pm Where Besos 5, Advani Chambers, Kemps Corner Contact 9867013315

For the past month, The Daily has been hosting a culinary event, where they showcase a new cuisine and menu every week. The month-long promotion is coming to a close with Thai week, which ends tomorrow. You can look forward to dishes such as Phad Thai Jay and Shom Tam Salad. Dishant Pritamani owner of The Daily, tells us, “With spectacular menus from around the world that showcased the best of French, Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine, The Daily has strengthened its food credentials, concluding the showcase with a Thai cuisine.” When Up to September 27 Where The Daily, Ground Floor, Behind Shoppers Stop, S.V Road, Bandra (w) Contact 9920446633

Fresh breads at the Pantry

Do you have a craving to crack into a loaf of freshly baked bread? Head to The Pantry in Kala Ghoda, where they have introduced a range of freshly baked, handmade bread that is available throughout the day. They have varieties such as Multigrain, Country Local, Brioche, Gluten Free Bread and Masala Focaccia Bread. Sumit Gambhir, partner at The Pantry, “We at The Pantry, bake each and every day, hand-shaping and scoring the dough to bring you freshly baked bread throughout the day.” When Every day, from 8.30am to 10.30pm Where Yeshwant Chambers, Ground Floor, Military Square Lane, Kala Ghoda, Fort Contact 22678901

QuiCk lunCh at tea trails

Head to Tea Trails in Bandra Kurla Complex for a quick, yet delectable lunch. Kavita Mathur, co-owner of Tea Trails, tells us, “We suggest you try our tea-infused dishes such as Oolong Tea infused Thai Curry with Coconut Rice. If you are looking for healthier alternatives, try our Burmese Tea Salad, which includes fermented tea leaves, that add taste and texture. If you are a fan of Indian food, you must try our Jammu Ke Rajma Chawal and Dilli Ke Chole Kulche, which are simple, hearty dishes.” You will also be served a cup of complimentary tea with your lunch. If you don’t have time to visit the restaurant, you can get lunch delivered to your office as well. When Monday to Saturday, from 12pm to 3pm Where 308, 3rd Floor, Sky Lobby, The Capital Building, Opposite ICICI Bank, Bandra Kurla Complex Contact 40050115

For the past few weeks, High Street Phoenix has been exhibiting a range of installations and sculptures. From Gajanan Choukhande’s Creator, located at Palladium Level 1, symbolisng how the hand is the creator and facilitator of things, to internationally renowned artist Sanjay Kumar Srivastava’s The Ultimate Rotation, which poignantly captures how the hand of time is intrinsic to our existence, there are some brilliant installations that you can look forward to seeing. Speaking about the exhibits, Rajendra Kalkar, senior centre director, High Street Phoenix said, “By strategically placing art sculptures and installations in various spaces throughout the mall, we are looking at creating a pleasing aesthetic which will merge seamlessly with the rest of the ambience of high-end retail spaces by creating an extremely pleasing experience for shoppers.” When Up to September 30 Where High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel

Weekday lunCh at seraFina

Serafina has introduced a two-course weekday lunch menu. The first course includes a choice between soups and salads such as Roasted Mushroom Soup, Classic Bruschetta, D. Chopra Salad and Serafina Chicken Salad. The second course includes a variety of spaghetti, pizzas and focaccia to choose from. Harjeet Singh, general manager of operations at Global Kitchens, says, “With this offer, the restaurant welcomes any food lovers who are out at an office meeting/ lunch, ladies enjoying an afternoon kitty and even shoppers at the mall who need to grab a bite.” The lunch is priced at `600, exclusive of taxes. When Ongoing, from noon to 4pm Where Level 3, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel Contact 40237711

suvigya sharMa’s Paintings at CyMroza art gallery

Suvigya Sharma has unveiled a collection of miniature paintings,called An Art Collector’s Paradise, at Cymroza Art Gallery. His collection comprises of 22 distinctive paintings made with 24 carat gold, on 100% antique stamp papers. The show also features a series of 24 goddesses embedded into pure gold. The last day of the show coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, when Suvigya will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. His paintings are a series of an Indo-European fusion of miniature artwork, which will blend into modern, contemporary, as well as traditional Indian interiors. Suvigya tells us, “The anaglyphic and life-like Siddhivinayak painting, in 24 carat gold, is definitely the highlight of the show, as it will give every visitor a feel of visiting the Siddhivinayak deity.” When Up to October 2 Where Cymroza Art Gallery, Bhulabhai Desai Rd, Breach Candy Contact 23671983

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>> The hair station at Naturals lounge consisted of a hair washing chair and hair steamer

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a lofTy aTTempT shyamal & Bhumika, well-known designers from Ahmedabad, have set up a store by the same name at Kemps corner, which aims to channel the look and feel of a royal haveli. dev Goswami pays the store a visit and finds out what’s on offer

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After a long day at work, nothing is more relaxing than a spa session. Yamini walia visited Naturals lounge in powai to see if it offers a relaxing beauty experience and brings you her verdict

aturals lounge is easy to locate, even though it is located in the midst of the hustle-bustle in Powai. The salon is spread across two floors and offers several hair and skin services, including a manicure and pedicure, hair spa and facials. The bright interiors of the lounge exude a comforting and relaxing vibe. They have a variety of the usual spa services, and I decided to opt for the Kerastase hair spa treatment (`2,500 for one hour) which is an intensive hair treatment for dull, dry and damaged hair. Out of their four hair stations, I was led to the station on the first floor for my session. The station was extremely cosy and consisted of a hair steamer, as well as a hair washing chair. My treatment started with a relaxing hair wash, after which my hair stylist massaged a cooling cream into my scalp, and then gave me a head massage. He applied the perfect pressure, so the experience was thoroughly relaxing and rejuvenating.

ight from the intricate haveli (a word most commonly used to describe historically significant and often ornate private mansions) doors, to the grey walls and mirrored ceilings, Shyamal & Bhumika leaves nothing to chance when it comes to creating a superb first impression. The store has the luxury of ample space, with cholis, lehengas and churidars, neatly hanging on racks by the walls, leaving a vast open area at the centre of the two-storey outlet. A small, wooden, spiral staircase, located in a corner, connects the two levels. Housed in the loft is their men’s collection. As far as their layout, design and décor is concerned, there’s no doubt that Shyamal & Bhumika is certainly impressive.

It’s all In the detaIls I visited the loft first, which displays kurtas, sherwanis and jackets for men in decidedly festive colours, including red, yellow, blue and green. Almost all the items from the menswear collection feature brilliant work and intricate gold embroidery. The outfits may veer towards being over-embellished, but, thankfully, even the heavier pieces aren’t gaudy. Their workmanship is excellent, with every stitch firmly in place, resulting in intricate designs and well-placed patterns. This holds true for the women’s collection as well, which appealed to me more than the menswear. From blouses to sari borders, trims and drapes, their lehengas and churidars will impress you with their regal look and construction. For the most part, the collection features run-off-the-mill bridal colours such as red, yellow and gold. But, there are few unique pieces designed in combinations such as red and purple, as well as a few western silhouettes constructed with ethnic materials and colours.

>> We were impressed by Shyamal & Bhumika’s royal collection >> The store’s design does the stunning garments justice

the WoW factor While their designs are impressive and the attention to detail is great, none of their bridal wear stood out. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the embroidery on their other pieces too, but some of the churidars had too much of it. However, the gowns and lehengas, in softer shades of sea-foam, salmon and coral, did >> The Kerastase hair spa at Naturals is thoroughly relaxing

Where Shyamal & Bhumika, near Crossword, Mohammedbhoy Mansion, N.S. Patkar Marg, Kemps Corner contact 9833525200

products we love: stK Accessories sMc 970

The staff at the lounge was cordial and friendly, and went to great lengths to ensure that I was comfortable. The massage was followed by a hair steam, during which the technician used steam to condition and hydrate my hair for 20 minutes. This was followed by another hair wash, and I noticed that there was a stark difference in the quality of my hair; it felt super soft, smooth and silky. While the treatment didn’t blow me away, I was satisfied with my experience and wouldn’t mind re-visiting the lounge. Next on my list is their therapeutic manicure and pedicure, which is touted to be different from the regular grooming routine. Where Naturals Lounge, Shop No 22, Ground Floor, C Wing, Prime Rose Phase No – 4, Lake Home, Chandivili, Andheri East, Powai contact 40044360

impress me. Women will appreciate these when they don’t want to drown themselves in bridal colours and darker, sombre options. The pieces are also lighter, with pretty embroidery tracing the skirts of each outfit, or tastefully bordering the blouses, and sheer material replacing heavier drapes, making it a more wearable collection. The designs spoke for themselves with their classic silhouettes and gorgeous floral work. While the store design and embroidery impressed me, I wasn’t blow away by their collection. Even with bridal wear, they don’t offer ground-breaking pieces. Their collection is best for other occasions as those pieces hold their own and will not fail to impress you. So, should you visit this store the next time you’re looking to shop for Indian occasion wear? Yes. But is it likely that you’ll end up swiping your card while you’re there? I don’t think so. While we’re talking plastic, expect to spend anywhere between `25,000 and `75,000 for regular outfits and over a lakh for bridal wear at the store.

Where www.flipkart.com/ www.infibeam.com contact `2,999

ompatible with any smart device, the ability to pair two devices to one speaker and an builtin microphone to make and receive calls — STK Accessories, a division of the UK-based Santok Group, seemed to have thrown out just what we wanted with the SMC 970 Bluetooth Speaker. We carefully examined the box it was packaged in, deciphering each specification (we won’t bore you with the details!), and were left pretty intrigued by the 10m range (although if you’re on a call, the optimum distance is 1m) and 4-hour playback time. So, we got down to testing it. The light, compatible speaker is so sweet looking, you’ll be tempted to buy it just for its great design. A deep blue light signals a connection once your phone is paired (be patient, it takes a little while the first time around). We switched it on and were treated to clear, loud music. The best part is not the volume or quality though. It’s the fact that we walked out of the room, and kept walking till we heard the signal crack —

and it was a significant distance! It’s safe to say that you can play it when you’re within earshot of the speaker, so it’s convenient when you’ve got guests, or if you’re prone to walking around a lot! What didn’t we like? All the controls are at the bottom, so you have to turn it upside down to increase or decrease the volume, which makes it inconvenient unless you’re playing it at a steady volume through the night. While the volume is loud even at 50%, you’re going to want to keep it there, because sound quality tends to reduce the higher you go, getting a little too crackled for our liking when it’s playing at its loudest. Not great for a party. So, should you buy it? Yes and no. I’d buy it because it’s cute, compact, good quality and meets my requirements. If you’re looking for excellent sound quality or bass that blows you away, this may not be the right speaker for you. But, if you’re looking for a great Bluetooth speaker that’s easy to use onthe-go, this little treat is perfect.

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A secret worth shAring H dev goswami tells you about his visit to Please don’t tell — an addition to the blooming corpus of hush-hush restaurants

iding behind the façade of a takeaway wraps and rolls joint and one, very fancy paanwala, Please Don’t Tell is a speakeasy bar (a prohibitionera term used to describe places that illegally served alcohol) in Kamla Mills. While exclusive bars are cropping up all over Mumbai, most fail to balance on the thin line of operating a speakeasy in the 21st century — you want people to be intrigued, without seeming pretentious. PDT manages to avoid the pitfalls that come with opening a secret restaurant — they recommend a reservation, but if you do land up on a weekday, you won’t be denied entry. Similarly, while their décor is stripped down, nothing on their menu is reminiscent of a small-time bar; they have top-notch liquor, with some really exciting cocktails, as well as an interesting selection of bar bites and meals. We started with the Puzzle Guzzle, the Clouded Judgement and Esoterica (`700 each) from their signature cocktails. The Puzzle Guzzle was fresh, minty and had a delicious, gingerbread syrup flavour. The Clouded Judgement was loaded with absinthe and herb-flavoured water, making it a strong, flavourful drink. The Estoterica was perfectly mixed, but unimpressive. Fans of Sex on the Beach will appreciate this one. From their molecular cocktail range (priced at `800 each), we tried the Stromtrooper (choose between rum or whiskey) and Aztec Fire. The former was the best drink of the night, with smoky cinnamon and amaretto making it a comforting, rich cocktail. The tequilabased Aztec Fire was like a tequila shot that lasted all night (or at least half an hour, if you drink like a fish), with the spicy-sour jalapeños and black-salt foam working well together. From their small plates, we tried the Street Secret (`300) and Goan Incognito

>> PDT boasts of great décor and an equally splendid menu

(`575). The Street Secret is a large platter of make-your-own, mini-vada pavs, with delicious, hot vadas, decent pavs and trademark chutneys — we loved their brilliant rendition of the sukkha lal chutney. However, it was the Goan Incognito that we couldn’t get enough of. The perfectly cooked prawns, prepared in a traditional Goan recheado masala were right on the money. The Parmesan Pav Bhajji (`400) elevated the street favourite to another level, with a touch of Parmesan that worked fantastically with the well-balanced bhajji and sinfully buttered pavs. The Masked Madrasi (`475) was an eye-opener, combining sambhar with risotto rice — a combination that we were sceptical of, but one that worked well. The risotto gave the dish a gooey texture, while the sambhar

Where Please Don’t Tell, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel Meal for two `2,000 for two (without alcohol) Alcohol Pint of beer starts at `250 Contact www.facebook.com/PDTM umbai or call 24900738/ 8082738738

impressed us with its great balance of flavours. For dessert, we tried their dessert plate (`300), and we love that the desserts match their name — pannacotta (P), Dark Chocolate (D) and Tiramisu (T)! The dark chocolate cheesecake and tiramisu didn’t impress us, but the pannacotta was brilliant; jelly like to touch and melt-in-themouth. Overall, PDT really excited us. They have great cocktails, good décor, hearty food and offer an experience that is unique, without being taxing. It’s a very expensive speakeasy, but after trying what they have on offer, I have to say that PDT is worth it. It’s a place that you have to try — sooner rather than later! And, while you’re there, don’t forget to ask about their interesting membership schemes.

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wafflist, a small waffle joint in carter road has been generating a lot of buzz. Yamini walia visited to find out why

afflist is a tiny place on Carter Road, so it is a little hard to spot. But, once you do see it, you will be tempted to try it. With around six varieties of waffles and four varieties of shakes, the menu is brief but interesting. I tried small portions of all the waffles — Oh! Honey (`100), Chocoloaded (`120), Cookie Rookie (`130), The Xoxo (`150), The Checkmate (`140) and Nutty Buddy (`150). The Xoxo is a combination of strawberries and dark chocolate. Since I am a huge fan of dark chocolate and detest strawberries, the strawberries ruined the waffle for me — but for those who don’t mind the fruit, it is be a good option. Chocoloaded, Cookie Rookie and Nutty Buddy were my favourites. I loved them so much that I wouldn’t mind eating at least one every day. The oreo cookie cream on top of the melted chocolate in Cookie Rookie still makes my mouth water! If you are a fan of honey, try Oh! Honey. The best part about their waffles are the crusts, which are extremely light on the stomach. They also serve drinks; I tried their Oreo Thickshake (`150) and After 8:15 (`140). While the Oreo shake was delicious, I preferred After 8:15 because it had the best of both worlds (much like the chocolate its name is inspired from) — dark chocolate and mint. Sounds delightful, doesn’t it? They also give customers the option of making their own waffles. I decided to make mine with dark chocolate, nuts and cookie crumble, and it turned out to be scrumptious. The next time you’re in Bandra, don’t forget to pay Wafflist a visit!

>> Wafflist gives you the option to customise your own waffles

Where Wafflist, Gagangiri Apartments, Carter Road, Bandra (w) Contact 9819680380

>> We tell you whether Social is worth the buzz surrounding it

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Quirk social has been garnering great responses in delhi and Bangalore, so when colaba social opened here, we were predictably excited. Yamini walia checks it out to see if it’s worth a visit

olaba Social recently opened opposite Starbucks, near the Taj, so you can’t miss it. The décor is unique and quirky, with liquor bottles and glasses hanging from the ceiling. The place was packed even on a Monday night, with a huge crowd waiting outside for a table, which made us thankful that we had a reservation. It’s difficult for a restaurant to impress you before it serves you your meal, but Colaba Social manages to do just that, with menus shaped like toilet paper, glasses of water and seating areas. We began our meal with the Hot Tennesse Chicken Wings (`250) which were rich in flavour, and the strong, but utterly delicious Toxic Long Island Ice Tea (`480). Next, we tried their Chakana Bittings Tiffin (`120), which was the perfect accompaniment to our cocktails. We opted for the masala peanuts and muruku with schezwan options. The muruku with schezwan was something I couldn’t stop munching on. We also tried their Prawn Sesame on Toast (`250), The Sausage Fest (`380), Mutton Baida Roti (`180) and the too-tough Sexy Sautéed Tenderloin Chunks (`280). The Blue Pill or Red? `280) was injected into the glass while the Aacharoska (`280) was caipiroska in a pickle! The Earl of Gin (`300) had gin, tea and tang. Our favourite dish of the night was the Habi-B-Q Lamb Bao (`240) — a soft lamb patty in a light pita bun served with feta and hummus. We also tried the interesting Bombay Bhel Puri Salad (`190) which was served in a jar. Stuffed as always, we still polished off The Ramesh & Suresh (`210) a dessert made with deep-fried Five Star fruit and nut chocolate bars, hot chocolate fudge and vanilla ice cream. Overall, my dining companion and I had a great experience at Colaba Social, with quick service and friendly staff. From the food, to the drinks and interiors, everything worked in their favour. However, reserve a table, or you’ll spend most of your nightstanding in a long queue! Where 24, Ground Floor, Glen Rose Building, BK Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bunder, Colaba Contact 22828484 Alcohol served Yes, a pint of beer costs around `100 Meal for two `1,400 (approximately)

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Skipping the B&B

Times are changing, and so are travellers! They want more than a clean room to kick back in after exploring a new city, giving experiential hotels big business. Shirley Mistry tells you what experiential hotels you can head to

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SPiCe harbour, koChi A more affordable option, Spice Harbour, located smack in the middle of Kochi’s spice market, is an erstwhile merchant’s property that has been refurbished and modelled into a hotel. Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is ideal if you want to steep yourself in old-world charm and explore Kochi’s heritage. Visit Fort Cochin, take a walk through their aromatic spice markets and sample Malabar cuisine while you stay here. Where Spice Harbour, Bazaar Road, Mattancherry, Kochi Contact 484-6503044

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or seasoned travellers, hotels have always been a place to catch a wink, before they head out to explore their destination. However, over the last few years, apart from just being clean and air conditioned, travellers expect a lot more from their hotel. Experiential hotels offer you much more than boarding and lodging and give you an authentic taste of the culture of the land that you are in. We spoke to VuniqueHotels.com, a website that lets you book a stay at experiential hotels across the country and they told us about the top five experiential hotels in the country that you can stay at, the next time you’re on vacation.

Pune is not a holiday destination, but when you consider staying at a hotel such as the Fort Jadhavgadh, you will immediately see our point. A heritage hotel, the property is India’s only museum hotel, and gives you the opportunity to enjoy a luxurious stay at a heritage property — an option that is not available to you unless you head to Rajasthan. Staying at this fort, which has been converted into a hotel, is going to be nothing short of a historic experience, as you soak in the heritage, ancient curios and artefacts, along with magnificent infrastructure. Where Fort Jadhavgadh – A Gadh Heritage Hotel, Jadhavwadi, Hadapsar Saswad Road, Pune Contact 020-5305200/ 305220

The Sofala, goa

Carmelia haven, Thekkady This 4-star plantation resort, nestled in the midst of lush greenery in Kerala, is a sight to behold. Sitting pretty in the vast expanse of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the hotel gets our recommendation for a destination that combines luxury living with outdoorsy adventures. For a relaxing holiday experience, find out what it is to live in a cave, with a cave room that has been designed for guests who want to enjoy by themselves. It is an underground cellar where you can shut the outside world and get some quality me-time. You can also walk through their spice plantations, engage in bird watching or try your hand at a spot of fishing. Where Carmelia Haven Resort, Vandanmedu, Thekkady Contact 4868-270252/ 270272

What do you get when you mix equal parts Portuguese architecture, with modern, designer décor? The answer is The Sofala. Located in Bardez, away from the teeming crowds, but close enough to all major attractions, The Sofala is our pick for a hotel that will pamper you to no end and give you a feel of quaint Portuguese lifestyle at the same time. Best known for their authentic Goan cuisine, live Jazz performances and décor by designer Tarun Tahiliani, this is one experience that we’re eager to sign up for. Where Road opposite Bank of India, Bhatiwado, Nerul, Bardez, Goa Contact 8326714141

The Tamara, Coorg Nestled in a forest-like environment, The Tamara, in Coorg, wins our vote for a relaxing retreat. Elevated wooden cottages overlook lush, green trees and the hotel is perfect if you are looking for a getaway from busy city life. Here, you can visit the spa, meditate, practice yoga, go on nature walks, take a stroll through the coffee and spice plantations, go on a rudraksha trail or spend lazy afternoons by engaging in bird watching. They also offer special yoga packages. Where Kabbinakad Estate, Napoklu Nad, Yavakapadi Village, Madikeri Taluk, Kodagu District, Coorg Contact 080-71077700

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Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors, his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. Star Movies, 9 p.m.

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BRAIN GAMES: ADDICTION

We all have things we say we can’t live without — like coffee, smartphones or social media. But do we really need all of those things, or on some deep level are we addicted to them? In this episode we’ll put you through a series of games and experiments designed to reveal how, like it or not, we’re all addicted to something, and why some addictions might be the best thing that ever happened to you. Learn what one of the most addictive sounds in the world is, why you can’t stop checking your phone and why that awful pop song is still stuck in your head. NGC, 9 p.m.

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UP CLOSE AND DANGEROUS takes viewers behind the scenes of wildlife filmmaking for a look at some of the most alarming animal encounters ever caught on film. The filmmakers who captured these harrowing moments are among the best in the world, and they’ve joined us to tell their tales. Some of the highlights include a surprise charge by a protective silverback gorilla; a hairraising face-to-lens encounter with a wild wolf and an elephant seal brawl that catches a cameraman off guard. Animal Planet, 7 p.m.

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Hosted by American actor Kal Penn, THE BIG BRAIN THEORY is a competition unlike any before. Ten brightest minds face off in a competition designed to discover if America still has what it takes to lead the world with innovative concepts. The engineers must create designs and construct builds to tackle challenging real-life problems. The contestants live together, work together and forge alliances all while trying to prove they have what it

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An innocent camping trip takes a dark turn for a young brother and sister, when they witness a murder. The young siblings become the killers’ next target as they are chased and hunted through the wilderness. Serving time over a protest gone terribly wrong, their father, Jack Damson (Fraser), devises a plan to break out of prison and rescue his kids from the pair of criminals, Tommy (Purcell) and Kenny (Suplee). A fight for survival ensues in the action-packed thriller where the hunters become the hunted. Pix, 9 p.m.

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panion of her lover. He then turns into a monstrous creature killing both his wife and her male lover. This curse does not end here as the monster continues to terrorize the brides of that community; first by abducting them and then take them to an underground cave to kill them. The men of this community are clueless of this killer and arrange encounters to locate him but this does not help and even if they manage to locate this invincible evil force and kill him it will simply re-possess the body of the killer and continue on his rampage. Star Gold, 9 p.m.

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Raj Malhotra lives with his mother, and comes from a very wealthy family. He meets Priya Bhatia, who works with a real estate agency, and instantly falls in love with her. At first Priya will have nothing to do with him, but her blind mother, Nirmala, convinces her, and gets her to change her mind. Raj and his mom meet Priya and her mom, to finalize the marriage. It is then that Nirmala tells Raj and his mom that Priya is already married, and her husband is still alive. CVO, 9 p.m.

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Gabriel Yulaw (Jet Li), once an officer of the "Multiverse Authority" (MVA) that polices interdimensional travel (via detecting wormholes), seeks to hunt down all variations of himself in alternate universes. By killing all 124 of his other selves (becoming the last version), and absorbing their life energies, he believes he will become a godlike being called "The One", and become immortal. Max, 9 p.m.

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When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a oneman weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. HBO, 9 p.m. Ishq Actually is not for those who know what they want from life. It’s for the overtly romantic types, who watch films, read poetry and hope to walk in the clouds. The protagonist Gia falls in love with the idea of love, more than anything else, which explains her inability to make up her mind when it comes to the real world. She gets engaged to Kabir but cannot stop thinking about mystery man Neil, with whom she had a fling. Kabir is practical, while Neil is as dreamy as Gia. Who is she destined to be with? The non-linear narrative, comprising of mysterious flashbacks, keeps you guessing in spite of the sluggish pace. The film reminded us of Vicky’s dilemma from Woody Allen’s ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’. Of course, Ishq Actually is no VCB but the background score with its instrumental flamenco guitar pieces, tries to ape the latter for sure. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

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TOP VIEW

Because of wastage, market availability declines and that directly leads to inflation. So if we control it we can control inflation.18% of the food produced in the country is wasted. If rising food prices worry the consumer, they worry politicians as well...governments have fallen when onions reach Rs 40 a kg.

Minister For Food Processing Industry, Harsimrat Kaur Badal

BUSINESS BRIEFS India’s 100 Richest Are All Billionaires

Negative Cues Drive Nifty Below 8000 NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (September 26, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Thursday (September 25, 2014) a net 90.55 points (1.13%) and closed at the 7911 point level. The market opened flat at the 8003 points level. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 8019 points level at 9.20 a.m. The index then declined into the red and turned into a range bound movement until 2.30 p.m. It then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 7877 points level at 3.05 p.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 142 points and closed below the psychologically important 8000 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 38 were losers, while 12 stocks closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in IT and technology stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in realty, oil & gas, metal and PSU stocks.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market with a negative bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7816 points level. The next support is at the 7615 points level. Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 8138 points level. The next resistance is at the 8246 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 = 7936 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 7853. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (2) = 7794. Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 33.57%. This change is sub- Resistance (1) = 7995. Resistance (2) = 8078. stantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 230 were gainers, 1358 were losers and 29 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral 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 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

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

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed a doji pattern indicating indecisiveness amongst investors has formed a long black body candle on substantially higher volumes. This is negative and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the sell side of the market. This is negative.Further, the 5-day’s moving average has dropped below the 15-day’s moving average. This is negative and a sell signal. The index is below its 5, 15 and 25-day’s moving averages Moreover, the velocity parameers too indicae weakness. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a further decline unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at present levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is falling. No signal here. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS): The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 8039) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 8064) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 8031) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 7004) Positive.

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For the first time, the 100 richest tycoons in India are all billionaires with Mukesh Ambani topping the league for the eighth consecutive year, according to Forbes. With a net worth of USD 23.6 billion, up USD 2.6 billion from last year, RIL Chief Mukesh Ambani topped the list for the eighth consecutive year. Ambani was followed by Dilip Shanghvi, who got richer this year by USD 4.1 billion. Shanghvi is the new No. 2, after he displaced steel baron Lakshmi Mittal (USD 15.8 billion), who slipped to the fifth place. Wipro's Azim Premji moved up one notch to the number three position as his net wealth increased to USD 16.4 billion from USD 13.8 billion previously. Pallonji Mistry, patriarch of construction giant Shapoorji Pallonji Group which is the biggest shareholder in Tata Sons with a new worth of USD 15.9 billion, was placed in the fourth place. Forbes said that "good days are here" for the India's 100 Richest, as the top 100 richest Indians are all billionaires with combined wealth of USD 346 billion, up more than a third from USD 259 billion in 2013. Others in the top 10 include NRI businessmen Hinduja Brothers who were at the sixth position with a net worth of USD 13.3 billion, followed by Shiv Nadar (7th, USD 12.5 billion), Godrej family (8th, USD 11.6 billion), Kumar Birla (9th, USD 9.2 billion) and Sunil Mittal & family (10th, USD 7.8 billion). As many as 85 of the 89 who returned to the top 100 from last year are wealthier, and several are billionaires for the first time. Among them are Qimat Rai Gupta (ranked 48, net worth USD 1.95 billion), Chairman of Havells; V G Siddhartha (75, USD 1.27 billion), founder of the Cafe Coffee Day chain; and brothers Harsh Goenka (82, USD 1.18 billion) and Sanjiv Goenka (69, USD 1.4 billion), who run their independent empires and are listed separately.

Most Debt-Based Mutual Funds Under-performing

In terms of returns to investors, most of the debt-based mutual funds in the country underperformed compared to their respective S&P benchmark indices, over the last five years, says a report. The comparative analysis between debt-based funds and S&P India's two benchmark indices - government bond index and bond index - is for the five years ended June 2014.According to the report by S&P Dow Jones Indices, more than 78 % mutual funds in Indian government bonds failed to beat S&P India Government Bond Index, while 53 % Indian Composite Bond funds were outperformed by S&P India Bond Index."The interest rate remained higher and impacted the active managers in the Indian government bond peer group which underperformed the S&P India Government Bond Index over one, three and fiveyear periods," Asia Index Private Ltd Senior Analyst Utkarsh Agrawal said."Almost a quarter of the funds in this peer group disappeared over the five-year period. Active managers in the Indian composite bond category also could not outperform the benchmark in the five-year period," Agarwal added. Moreover, as many as 54.36 % large-cap equity funds underperformed compared to their benchmark index, S&P BSE 100, in the last five years.

Drink Technology India And PackTech Show Opens In City

Drink Technology India and International PackTech India have come together for the third time to host trade shows under one roof in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from 25 September until 27 September, 2014. The focus is to present tailor-made solutions for the international packaging, package labeling, and processing, food and beverage industries. The organizers of this successful double feature trade show (Messe Düsseldorf for the International PackTech India and Messe München International for the drink technology India) succeeded in attracting 230 exhibitors from all over the world and are expecting about 8,500 trade visitors from India and neighboring regions. In 2014, both drink technology India and International PackTech India have intensified their portfolio by covering the food processing, too. Thereby the trade fair duo offers a top market place gathering two industries at one place: India’s beverage and food as well as packaging industry.

Jupiter Infomedia Announces 1:1 Bonus

Jupiter Infomedia has declared bonus issue in the ratio of one equity share for every equity share held by the shareholders. The record date for the bonus issue is fixed on 30th September, 2014. The equity capital of the company is Rs. 5.01 cr and after the bonus issue the equity capital will be Rs. 10.02 cr. The company came out with the public issue of Rs. 408 Lakh in the month of July, 2012 at the price of Rs. 20 per share. The company shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange, SME segment.

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NEWS FLASH

Telecom Commission likely to meet in mid-October to discuss pending issues like spectrum auction, full mobile number portability and spectrum sharing and trading rules Sebi slaps Rs 35 lakh penalty on broker Intime Equities NSE total F&O turnover hits record high at Rs 5.32 lakh cr FIPB to consider HDFC Bank's FDI proposal on Oct 1.

Prime Minister unveils the Make in India logo, and launches the website makeinindia.com

By A Business Reporter

rime Minister,Narendra Modi, yesterday launched the Make in India initiative with an aim to give the Indian economy global recognition. Addressing a gathering consisting of top global CEOs at the event in Vigyan Bhawan in the capital, the Prime Minister said "FDI" should be understood as "First Develop India" along with "Foreign Direct Invest-

ment." He urged investors not to look at India merely as a market, but instead see it as an opportunity.The Prime Minister said it is important for the purchasing power of the common man to increase, as this would further boost demand, and hence spur development, in addition to benefiting investors. The faster people are pulled out of poverty and brought into the middle class, the more opportunity will there be for global business, the Prime

Minister said. Therefore, he said, investors from abroad need to create jobs. Cost effective manufacturing and a handsome buyer - one who has purchasing power - are both required, the Prime Minister said. More employment means more purchasing power, he added.â&#x20AC;&#x153;India is the only country in the world which offers the unique combination of democracy, demography, and demand. He said the new Government was taking initiatives for skill development to ensure that skilled manpower was available for manufacturing. He also referred to the Digital India mission, saying this would ensure that Government processes remained in tune with corporate processesâ&#x20AC;? he said.â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had felt a mood of gloom among India's business community in the last few years, due to lack of clarity on policy issuesâ&#x20AC;?, he said, adding â&#x20AC;&#x153; he had heard even Indian businessmen say that they would leave India and set up business elsewhere. Modi said this hurt him, and added that no Indian business should feel a compulsion to leave the country under any circumstances. He said on the basis of the experience of the last few months, he could say that the gloom has lifted.He gave the example of the new Government's initiative on selfcertification of documents, and said this was illustrative of how the new Government trusted the citizens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust is essential for investors to feel secure. Let us begin with trust; if there is an issue, Government can interveneâ&#x20AC;?, he said addingâ&#x20AC;? trust too can be a transformative force.â&#x20AC;?Development and growth-oriented employment is the government's responsibility. He noted that India ranks low on the "ease of doing business" and added that he has sensitized Government officials in this regard. He also emphasized the need for "effective" governance.To the expression "Look East... Link West", he said a global vision was essential. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mission Swachh Bharat and "waste to wealth" could lead to good revenue models for business as wellâ&#x20AC;? he said . He referring to his vision of waste water

Industry responds... â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have embarked on the path for India to become a global manufacturing power. Never before have we seen so much focus and attention on the vital manufacturing sector. This mission is a tribute to millions of entrepreneurs who effortlessly work over years to show that India is a reliable source of highquality state of the art products that serve demand not only at home but all over the worldâ&#x20AC;?.

Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Prime Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Make in Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vision is important for Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long term economic growth. With our population and potential, a strong manufacturing sector is important to create meaningful mass scale jobs and provide economic opportunity to more people. The announcements by the Prime Minister are a big step to reinvigorate the manufacturing sector... We would now like to see a greater and more rapid push from the Government of India towards creating a significantly better environment for businesses to operate in. We would like to see major policy reforms, creation of a stable policy framework, and faster implementation of physical infrastructure projects. We will on our part bring in new investments and create high value manufacturing jobs not only to cater to the Indian market but to also to export in larger numbers from India."

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management and solid waste frastructure of the future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inmanagement in 500 towns across cluding i-ways besides highways India through public private â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and mentioned port led develpartnership. He also spoke of in- opment, optical fibre networks,

gas grids and water grids. The Prime Minister also unveiled the Make in India logo, and launched the website makeinindia.com.

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Dev Anand’s birth anniversary will be observed on September 26th. Rajesh V. Gaur and Suneel V. Gaur chronicle the life and times of the never-say-die superstar.

hough we lost Dev left behind a huge legacy. Anand a couple of years While most actors in B-town back he is existent dream of leading an active life through brilliant perform- till they breathe their last, only ances in highly acclaimed a few like Dev Anand manmovies like 'Guide', 'Teen De- aged to live a productive life till viyaan', 'Manzil, Baat Ek Raat the end. And in his 66-yearKi', 'Jaali Note', long career he added colour to 'Warrant' etc. more than a 100 films and still rules countless hearts. He The evergreen tried, tested and conquered Dev Saab has every aspect of movie making, from acting to writing, directing and producing. Dev Anand took failure and success in his stride. Though quite a few of his films did not taste success in recent years it never deterred him from investing his time and money in new projects, unfazed by the fate of his previous films. His confidence and exuberance was at a permanent high. He was the recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2002), Padma Bhushan (2001) and Filmfare Life Achievement Award (1999). He had also won two Filmfare awards

Hrithik: ‘Bang Bang’ more than just ‘Knight and Day’ remake B

ollywood star Hrithik Roshan says his upcoming film 'Bang Bang' may be a remake of Hollywood movie 'Knight and Day' but the action thriller has its own elements which will make it very new to the audience. The 40-year-old actor has donned an action hero avatar in the Siddharth Anand-directed movie, which was portrayed by Tom Cruise in the original movie. "Only the thought of 'Knight and Day' is there in 'Bang Bang' otherwise it is a complete new film. If you are not aware of the comparison then it will never occur to you while watching 'Bang Bang'," Hrithik said during the launch of 'Bang Bang' game. The actor says when Siddharth offered him the film, he instantly said yes to the project because he loved the idea of the character which is cool and fun. "I said yes to the film in five seconds. The single most important reason for me doing this film is the idea. I always wanted to do a film like this. Before I spoke to Siddharth, I had watched 'Knight and Day' on a flight. Post 'Dhoom 2', I had not done anything closer. I was very keen to start this film," he said. In the trailer of the movie, Hrithik is seen doing some daredevil stunts while on a bike, jet-skiing and flyboarding.

for his sterling performances in 'Guide' and 'Kala Pani'. In addition to his work, He was greatly admired by his fans for his great love and zest for life. Forever young, Dev Anand was often called the 'Gregory Peck of India' but he was happy being the Dev Anand of India. A very integral part of his career was the wonderful music of his films. Great songs by the S D Burman-Kishore Kumar combination were picturised on him. Dev Anand rendered life to those songs on screen with his sheer romantic persona and amazing expressions. He was, perhaps Bollywood’s most handsome and debonair star. Not the early romance with Suraiyya and not even Navketan films or good looks, Dev Anand will always be remembered for his talent and passion for making films and for his contribution to Hindi films as an actor and film lover.

Anindita Nayar’s jounalist avatar in ‘3AM’ The gorgeous Anindita Nayar – model and actress – made her debut opposite Vir Das in the film 'Amit Sahni ki List'. Old school in a way, Anindita is your quintessential Indian diva who can switch from being an absolute seductress to the perfect girl next door in a blink of an eye. Her disarmingly infectious smile, could a kill a dozen but what's most attractive about Anindita is her on-screen persona. Now her most eagerly awaited film ‘3 AM’ is being released and we tracked her down at one of her busy shoots and managed to speak to her. Here are some excerpts.

By Sandeep Hattangadi

What is '3 AM' all about? It’s the first musical paranormal horror thriller of its genre made in Hindi and director Vishal Mahadkar has done a swell job of it. The story of the film is basically about a boy played by Rannvijay Singh who after a traumatic incident in his life goes and explores a place, a haunted house which is known for paranormal activities. He is depressed after losing his love due to something paranormal and wants to unfold the mystery behind it. The film is so named because '3 AM' is also referred to as the ‘Devil Hour’.

What is your character in the film? I play an investigative journalist who has a live-in relationship with Rannvijay Singh and goes into the haunted house to solve the mystery of the house.

How did you find Rannvijay Singh as a co-star? He is a great guy, great fun to work with and we vibed well with each other. It was a blast to work with him. He is also a gifted actor.

How about the director Vishal Mahadkar? He is very precise director and knows exactly which shot to take and for how long. He is an editor himself and knows knows his job well. He has made this really good horror film. What is the USP of the film? The music of the film and background music composed by Raju Singh is the USP of the film.

Did your critically appreciated performance in ‘Amit Sahni Ki List’ boost your career? Yes. I am getting more offers now but I am very choosy. What are your forthcoming projects? I have ‘Hasmukh Pighal Gaya’ coming up, a Sanjay Dutt production starring Amitabh Bachchan. Sanjay Dutt and Vidya Balan.

‘MY ATTITUDE IS INBORN, NOT A PUT-ON!’ By Chaitanya Padukone

ensational pop’n playback singer-composer Mika Singh (real name Amrik Singh) will defy the Bollywood norm that singers are not easily accepted as competent actors with his comedy movie ‘Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya’. The exuberant singer known for his chartbuster playback songs like ‘Jumme Ki Raat’ and ‘Gandi Baat’ also has yet another eminent singer Shaan as his co-star in this movie directed by Sunil Agnihotri. Rather than opting for a filmy heroine, co-producer Mika has preferred to woo and serenade a vivacious Brazilian model, V J Gabriela Bertante on-screen. Justifying his occasional acting stints, Mika enthuses, “As a prolific ‘live’ music show performer, I always project a variety of expressions, dynamic body language and abundant attitude. That’s possible because there is a lively ‘hidden actor’ within me. Acting calibre highly enhances your singing levels. The legendary versatile Kishore-da would be an iconic example. In ‘Balwinder..’ I have been spontaneous and my comic scenes are being appreciated in the promos,” shrugs the singer adjusting his trademark designer sunglasses. Off-screen Mika, who happens to be pop star Daler Mehndi’s sibling, has yet to find his life partner. “Currently, I am so seriously involved with my work and career” he quips. What was movie ‘Balwinder…’ all about ? “It’s a wacko musical comedy about two lead characters who share the same name and get attracted to the same hot babe,” he says with an impish chuckle. Wasn’t it true, that ‘showman’ Mika generally never approaches top stars for work ? “Hmm, that’s right. Even if I have just two to three chartbuster songs a year, I am content. Some people feel that I wear an attitude, but it’s inborn and not a put-on. It’s not in my temperament to pile on to and sweet-talk A-listers to use me as their playback singer. My mantra in life is that songs which are meant for me, will 'apne aap' come to me,” he signs off as he foot taps to his latest ‘Balwinder’ racy pop number ‘Shake that Booty’ which also has sultry Sunny Leone swiggling her hips.

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he third quarter of 2014 ends with a bunch of small films before the biggies of the festive season hit—Bang Bang and Haider next week. After a rather dull second quarter, the third perked up considerably, aided along with the big ticket, failure-proof films, Kick, Singham Returns and Entertainment. Unfortunately the quality of these blockbusters left much to be desired. In keeping with the trend of this year, there were a few films with strong female protagonists – chief among them being Pradip Sarkar’s Mardaani and Omung Kumar’s Mary Kom. The first had Rani didn’t click, though not for Mukerji playing a tough cop want of effort. Sonam Kapoor on the trail of human traffick- starred in Shashanka Ghosh’s ers, hence the masculine and slightly patronising title; in the second, Priyanka Chopra played the champion boxer from Manipur, and a real life sporting heroine. Both films did reasonably well at the boxoffice, though didn’t hit the 100 crore benchmark that is now a measure of a film’s success. Vidya Balan did a fine job as the Hyderabadi detective taking up an impossible assignment in Bobby Jasoos, but it Deepa Gahlot

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remake of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic, Khoobsurat and played the playful character as an imbecile, but leading man Fawad Khan’s huge fan following gave the film a boost. Deepika Padukone dared to do an offbeat film, Finding Fanny, with her Cocktail director Homi Adajania, which got a decent response. Alia Bhatt’s career high went on rising, with Shashank Khaitan’s Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania even if she played a ditzy character, which was a variation on her Student of the Year part. Parineeti Chopra’s

middle class Hyderabadi girl with guts and ambition in Daawat-e-Ishq reinforced her talent, but not her box-office draw. Bipasha Basu seems to be specialising in horror films, and did Vikram Bhatt’s an odd ball horror-adventuremythological, Creature. The actor who needs a hit to get back into the top list is Emraan Hashmi, whose Raja Natwarlal was a dud. Aditya Roy Kapur, whose last film Aashiqui 2 was a hit, will also have to hope for a bigger success after the tepid showing of Daawat-e-Ishq. Imtiaz Ali’s brother Arif Ali, directed Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, with industry kid Armaan Jain (a cousin of the Kapoor siblings), but the film sank without a trace. A very interesting documentary, Katiyaabaz by Deepti Kakkar and Farah Mustafa was released in the cinemas, to very good reviews. But a lot more promotion needs to be done to get audiences to buy tickets for nonfiction films. Audiences can look forward to Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Happy NewYear. Aamir Khan’s PK, before the year ends. And they will have their fill of stars.

25 BEBO: I WANT TO GO TO SPACE SOME DAY W

hilst most of the Bollywood celebs were busy tweeting and congratulating Indian scientists on their amazing feat of launching the satellite in the Mars orbit, Kareena Kapoor Khan was blissfully unaware of this. Bebo who was interacting with the media at a recent launch of an anti-dandruff shampoo, she was asked about her thoughts on this achievement of India.

Saif is already in Space Kareena Kapoor

“What!!??” was the first reaction of the actress as was caught on the spot. But she soon recovered and said that is a big deal for the country. The ‘Talaash’ actress also could not resist saying, “I would love to go to Space someday, but all alone. When asked if she would take hubby Saif Ali Khan with her, she replied with a chuckle saying, ‘’Saif is already in Space’’.

‘‘Finding Fanny’ may open new Rhea Kapoor’s next will not star sister Sonam doors for me’, feels Anjali Patil H A

ctress Anjali Patil, who had a special appearance as the titular character in ‘Finding Fanny’ thinks her few minutes in the movie may help her bag good projects in Bollywood. The 27-year-old actress, who appears in a few dream sequences and also in the end of the movie, says the film will help people see her in a different light. “I think it might open new opportunities. I donned a glamorous avatar, which I have not done before in my films. I think my role in ‘Finding Fanny’ will help people see me in that glamorous space. “They will know that I can also pull off such roles,” Anjali told PTI. The actress said she had no apprehensions about doing a cameo appearance in the Homi Adajania-directed film as she was more than happy to do a movie with veterans like Pankaj Kapur, Dimple Kapadia besides getting to play Naseeruddin Shah’s love interest. The actress has bagged a National Award (Special Mention) for her performance in Telugu film ‘Na Bangaru Talli’.

aving collaborated with her sister Sonam Kapoor in two films, ‘Aisha’ and the recently released ‘Khoobsurat’, producer Rhea Kapoor says her next venture will not star the actress. Rhea, 27, who is the younger daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, says she is currently working on the third production which is about today’s generation. “The film that I am making next is about my generation. It is something completely out of my comfort zone. I am very excited about it. I relate to the subject a lot. That film does not have Sonam in it,” Rhea said.

Ranveer to go bald for ‘Bajirao Mastani’

“My fourth film based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel ‘Battle For Bittora’ will star Sonam,” she added. When asked about the rapport she shares with her elder actress sister, Rhea said they enjoy working together as it comes very naturally. “It is a very natural thing for us to collaborate.

“We are always working together be it styling or production. Anything we put out now and foremost from this company will have all my heart and soul in it,” Rhea said. The young Bollywood producer is very happy with the audience’s response to her latest film ‘Khoobsurat’.

Nargis Fakhri to consider cosmetic surgery in future W

hile most of the actresses in Bollywood deny going under the knife, Nargis Fakhri admits that she might consider undergoing cosmetic surgery in the future. The ‘Main Tera Hero’ star

says that even though most women deny undergoing cosmetic procedures, they eventually opt for it. Nargis further adds that the body undergoes a lot of changes in middle age and hence she feels she would go under the knife to appear attractive.

She believes that it is every man’s and woman’s right to look the way they want to. Well, you certainly win brownie points for being so brutally honest, Nargis!

hile buzz had it that Ranveer Singh will be going bald for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus, ‘Bajirao Mastani’, it was reported that the actor was in two minds about shaving his head completely. Now it has been confirmed that Ranveer will sacrifice his locks for the role. He also received pep talk from Farhan Akhtar on how he should be making the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

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ENIGMA CODE 833

ACROSS: 8 Commotion requiring action? (2-2) 9 Calling into question cheap Ming I smashed (10) 10 Ammunition turns (6) 11 Withers, if colours feathers, I'm told (4,4) 12 One,might send out for air sandwich,filling (5,3) 14 Insect - guess its behaviour? (6) 16 With high explosive around, I would take cover (4) 17 Nomad shows up whom? (5) 18 A married woman may twist one round her finger (4) 19 Cake presented by girl, end first (6) 21 Excels in open operations (8) 23 Ignore 'er uprooting the flea-bane (8) 26 Could be the name of the one turned against you (6) 27 Producing an image of gradual growth (10) 28 They may be used to take potshots (4)

DOWN: 1 In old record, mum's looking up murderer, an obsessive (10) 2 Shut up when transposed into a water conduit (8) 3 Equipment all the school found vulgar and pretentious (6) 4 Digger turning up among Scotland's extremists (4) 5 Less mean commercial travellers, maybe (8) 6 Bashful and peculiar inside, entirely cheap and nasty (6) 7 Realised there would be a fresh announcement (4) 13 Dance, old girl, with the wild mob ! (5) 15 Record of a tall sportsman? (4-6)

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

S SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE RATION, NOTION, TARTAN, NATION, ORATOR, ATTAIN, TATTOO

MATH PYRAMID 833 17 Place set aside for development (4,4) 18 Cut to the quick about hole in the ground (8) 20 Disputes clear guesswork partially

(6) 22 Fey dances round the fruit guy (6) 24 Is bitterly sorry for such exotic ways (4) 25 It has a point, may need filing (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Coco, 9 Heart-throb, 10 Square, 11 Hampered, 12 Mimi, 13 Whistle for, 17 Fort, 18 Style, 19 Cues, 20 Well-heeled, 22 Pens, 23 Crossbar, 27 Co-heir, 28 Umberto Eco, 29 Reed. DOWN: 1 Don quixote, 2 Royalist, 3 Sheer waste, 4 Gash, 5 Stem, 6 Wheeze, 7 Home, 14 Idyll, 15 Tree-doctor, 16 Ocean liner, 19 Cape Horn, 21 Lasted, 24 Romp, 25 Bits, 26 Rues.

QUICK CROSS 833

ACROSS: 1 Arabian, Black or Red (3) 4 A thick, dark oily liquid (3) 5 Bihar, for one (5) 7 ___ with, string along (3) 8 Phobos and Deimos (5) 10 ___ down : humiliated (3) 11 Firmament overhead (3)

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Doesn't budge (5) 2 ____ into: corrode (3) 3 "___ you ready?" (3) 5 ___-faced, expressionless (5) 6 2,000 pounds (3) 8 Fem. title (3) 9 Acorn, eventually (3)

HIDATO 833

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

MATHDOKU 833

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

COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : : :

Moon enters Libra at 8.33 a.m. 2nd Ashwin Shuklapaksha Chitra Tula (Libra) R.T. Bright Red 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: New deals signed will bring monetary gains. You will be re-

decorating your home and also investing in landed estate or property. You will be going

on a long vacation in the company of your beloved. Do not take too much stress or you will feel exhausted. Otherwise your health will be generally good.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, plump attractive eyes and soft curly hair. In-

tuitive, expressive and artistic. Will be stubborn, assertive, and have a quiet ambitious streak. Will be fortunate, comfortable, happy and successful.

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): A much-awaited assignment is delayed. Some insecurity could creep in. Be patient and don’t make impulsive decisions. You may feel depressed and not want to do anything. Not everything works out quite the way you may have planned. But you stand to gain in the long run for you endeared yourself to loved ones. You may decide to go to the gym or for a long drive and that will certainly help elevate your mood.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You will be discussing expansion plans but try to resolve disputes, if any, amicably. Keep your mind open to ideas and new offers of work. You may be concerned about your mate or beloved who has not been keeping well or may be depressed. You may have to seek help.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Things could go against you. Try to remain calm and give your version of the situation that will be accepted. There are times in a relationship when it is wiser to be silent and not retaliate to any kind of provocation. It can be frustrating. Social activity will help to ease your mind.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You may just have to make sudden plans for travel out of town briefly. There may also be additional responsibilities coming your way, which you may not be in a position to shoulder right now. Be vocal about your difficulties and your sincerity will be appreciated.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): A good idea is worth working on. Do not be self conscious about your efforts or they will look contrived. Responses from colleagues and associates will be favorable. What your do now will have a bearing on the future and your plans. At home elders will be more amiable to your views and may even support you if you can be more tactful.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You seem to be in doubt about your own decision. Do not give in to reverses so easily. Carry on with your work, success is assured. Unexpected news from an unknown source will make you feel good about yourself today. You may not find yourself totally in rapport with a new romantic companion. It takes time for relationship to mature.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Your situation at work improves with more responsibilities and increase in your salary. The employed can look forward to an opportunity to set up a part time business on the side. At a social get-together, you will be very much in demand. Your rapport with your beloved could be a cause for envy to others.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): All that you do today regarding work and career is going to work out in your favor soon. Those looking for a new opening will receive a good offer today. Try not to be impatient or critical of your beloved who is also having a difficult day otherwise too.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Even though you are in a position of strength you are advised to cope with delays and other such problems with patience and forbearance. Personal life remains tense due to your own irritable nature due to your lack of attention and neglect towards your beloved or mate.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Long awaited news of a certain project comes along adding to the excitement around. You will receive all the necessary support that you may require in starting any new venture. There is a strong possibility of travel in the company of your family and friends. Love life appears on an upward swing.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Financially you are doing extremely well for yourself. You will be inundated with more work than you can handle and have to work hard to finish all that you have set out to do. You will have the support of your mate and loved ones. You will be bringing about some necessary changes at your residence or office.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): A new contract or a favorable development in your career is likely. These developments will give you hope for the future. This is perhaps something you have been anticipating for a long time. Happiness in love is indicated. A good piece of advice coming from someone you respect is worth some thought.

COFFEEBREAK

QUICK CROSSWORD 5082

ACROSS: 1 To climb (5) 6 "Freedom is my birthright......" patriot? (5) 9 Ungraceful or unpolished (7) 10 Quick and nimble (5) 11 Homer’s Trojan war poem (5) 12 A young boxer, for example! (5) 13 Spendthrift (7) 15 The least amount? (3) 17 Eight as a prefix (4) 18 Recondite (6) 19 Big name in workouts (5) 20 ____ Edberg : Sweden's tennis star? (6) 22 Disorderly crowds of people (4) 24 Male sheep (3) 25 A word (7) 26 A symbol of disgrace or infamy (5) 27 Lara or J P of Bollywood? (5) 28 Heavenly food (5) 29 Like a slingshot (7) 30 Neurological disorder (5) 31 Member of a nomadic tribe? (5) DOWN: 2 A fine brandy made in france (6) 3 Mrs Pawar of Hindi movies (6) 4 Female sheep (3) 5 Extremely bad or unpleasant (5) 6 Indian state neighbouring Bangladesh (7) 7 In a languid manner (4) 8 Place where King Arthur was brought after death (6) 12 Eva - (5) 13 Most unfavorable (5)

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SUDOKU 2268 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:

14 A slope at a sharp angle (5) 15 Son of Isaac (5) 16 Taut or stretched tightly (5) 18 Extension (5) 19 A creative imagination (7) 21 Commotion, excitement or to-do (6) 22 Disease or ailment, illness (6)

23 Fill in the ___ : supply the answer in the gap provided? (6) 25 Sr. Mr Manjrekar of Indian cricket (5) 26 One of the rivers of Hades (4) 28 One of the short forms of 'Margaret' (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 3 Bipod, 8 Duchy, 10 Nepal, 11 Ira, 12 Salem, 13 Neon ray, 15 Roque, 18 Tum, 19 Tubule, 21 Monsoon, 22 Pram, 23 Of me, 24 Oneself, 26 Raging, 29 LCD, 31 Thyme, 32 Reeloff, 34 Picas, 35 Alf, 36 Weald, 37 Added, 38 Yawns. DOWN: 1 Quiet, 2 Phantom, 4 I lay, 5 One run, 6 Demob, 7 Kabul, 9 Cro, 12 Samsung, 14 Run, 16 Quaff, 17 Eeler, 19 Tousles, 20 Sport, 21 Mangy, 23 Old lady, 24 Oneida, 25 ECE, 27 Ahyes, 28 Imply, 30 Offer, 32 Rann, 33 Old.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2087 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: V equals T

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

P E V

W X M B S

B L U S B P R B Y Q L E M V X Q V

E Y O U Y B

E Y

B J U W V W V X B

U P

U S B Q

U W

W B M U E C W

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: There are two motives for reading a book: one, that you enjoy it; the other, that you can boast about it

Afternoon WORD MINE

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 21 average; 23 good; 25 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: missy, mossy, mousy, posy, pussy, soupy, SYMPOSIUM.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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Chance for Pepper, Zucchero

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MYSORE RACES TODAY

here are eight races today and the first starts at 1 p.m. Jockey John has a few good mounts today. And the rider who needs watching is Trevor.

CARD AND SELECTIONS

1. The Lokapavani Plate 1200 M 1 P.M. 1.Pepper 62 S.John 2.Winning Desire 61 M.Prasad 3.Jazzbythebay 60.5 P.Kiran Rai 4.Flirting King 60 Nassar Alam 5.Princess Of Syria 60 A.Ramu 6.Queens Cruise 60 D.Gnaneshwar 7.Rosie's Dream 59 Saddam Hussain 8.Vrajanandan 59 C.Harish 9.Windsor Park 59 Shobhan Babu 10.Rocketeer 57 Arshad Alam 11.Samajdaar 56.5 A.Vishwanath Win: Pepper, Vrindavan 2. The Justice P.Medapa Memorial Cup - Div. II 1400 M 1.30 P.M. 1.Kohinoor Glamour 62 S.John 2.Fioritta 61.5 Arshad Alam 3.Winged King 60 Noorulla 4.Napolean Dynamite 59.5 A.Ashhad Asbar 5.Royal Prodigy 59 Nassar Alam 6.Time To Time 56.5 Melvyn Maseyk 7.The First Bullet 55.5 Irvan Singh 8.Neron 53.5 P.Kiran Rai 9.The Guardian 53.5 A.Ramu 10.Beautiful Life 53 S.Chethan Kalay 11.Icepick Willie 51.5 Saddam Hussain Win: Neron, Beautiful Life 3. The Margrove Estate Trophy Div.II 1400 M 2 P.M. 1.Cool Baby 60 S.John

2.Optimus Zone 60 A.Ramu 3.Prazsky 60 Vivek 4.No Doubt 59.5 A.R.Pradeep 5.Anonymous 58.5 Afsar Khan 6.Joanees Beauty (Ex:Boudicca) 7.Abbas Dreams 56.5 P.Kiran Rai 8.Dance With Me 56.5 S.Chethan Kalay 9.Lads Gladiator 56.5 Saddam Hussain 10.Oscar Sparkler 56.5 Shiva Kumar 11.Vistabella 56.5 Ryan Marshall 12.Breezo 56 Sarvan Kumar Win: Cool Beauty, Abbas Dreams

4. The Justice P.Medapa Memorial Cup - Div.I 1400 M 2.30 P.M. 1.Amazon Bay 62 Arshad Alam 2.Greenbro 62 Saddam Hussain 3.Adonis 61.5 M.J.Gautamrajurs 4.Entertainer 61.5 Nasir Imam 5.Infinithoughts 61 Sarvan Kumar 6.Spanish Fly 61 S.John 7.Volans 60.5 Ryan Marshall 8.Arun 60 P.Kiran Rai 9.Smokehead 56 C.Harish 10.Supreme Strength 54 M.Prasad Win: Arun, Supreme Strength

5. The Margrove Estate Trophy Div.I 1400 M 3 P.M. 1.Wrekin 61.5 Ryan Marshall 2.Scenic Blast 61 A.R.Pradeep 3.Smooth Glider 61 S.Mallikarjun 4.Flying Tricolour 59 M.Kumar 5.Lovely Lady 59 Saddam Hussain 6.Assiduous 58.5 P.Trevor 7.Rumour Has It 58.5 G.Adarsh 8.Galaxy Queen 57.5 Shobhan Babu 9.Kohinoor Blitz 57.5 A.Ashhad Asbar 10.Carisa 56.5 P.Kiran Rai 11.Hay Day 56.5 Withdrawn 12.Dance Of A General 55.5 A.Vishwanath

Win: Assiduous, Smooth Glider

6. The Nergis Darashah Memorial Trophy 1600 M 3.30 P.M. 1.Crrisp 68 S.Chethan Kalay 2.Sovereign Rule 63 P.Trevor 3.Pursuit Of Fame 58.5 S.John 4.Cool Approach 58 Y.S.Srinath 5.Aumento 57 Ajeet Kumar 6.Click 53.5 P.Kiran Rai 7.Yamas 53.5 A.Vishwanath 8.Summer Sun 52.5 A.Ramu 7. The Air Force Trophy 1100 M 4 P.M. 1.Mountain Train 61.5 Ahsan Qureshi 2.Ace Princess A.Ramu 3.Snow Angel 60 S.John 4.Zizzi 58.5 D.Gnaneshwar 5.Country's Nobility 58 Saddam Hussain 6.Ceasaria 56.5 Afsar Khan 7.Aerial Acrobat 56 Janardhan Paswan 8.Young Gallant 55 P.Kiran Rai 9.Empress Of Ethopia 52.5 S.Chethan Kalay 10.Glorious Light 52.5 Arshad Alam 11.Sivanta 52.5 B.L.Naveen 12.Sweet Toddy 51.5 Melvyn Maseyk Win: Show Angel, Empress of Ethiopia

8. The Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club Mysore 2000 Guineas 2014 (Grade III) 1600 M 4.30 P.M. 1.Booker Jones 56 P.Trevor 2.Fink 56 Y.S.Srinath 3.Super Strong 56 Suraj Narredu 4.Supreme Dominator 56 D.K.Ashish 5.War Command 56 A.Sandesh 6.Zucchero 56 S.John Win: Zucchero, War Command

UMBAI: One of India's finest batsman in the domestic circuit, Amol Muzumdar today announced his retirement from all forms of the game ending an illustrious two-decade career that saw him captain the Mumbai team to a Ranji Trophy title in 2006-07. A talented right-handed batsman, the 39-year-old, who started his domestic career with Mumbai in 1993-94 season, scored 11,167 runs from 171 matches at an average of 48.13, including 30 centuries. Scoring 9,000 runs in Ranji cricket, Muzumdar represented Mumbai with distinction for several seasons before switching sides to Andhra and then Assam, the BCCI said in a release. He impressed on his first-class debut for Mumbai, where he made an unbeaten 260 in a Ranji pre-quarterfinal against Haryana and was promptly hailed the next big thing from the Bombay school of batsmanship. Not many know that Muzumdar was

Cricketer Amol Muzumdar meets his coach Ramakant Achrekar before announcing his retirement from first class cricket in Mumbai on Thursday. padded up and next man in for Shardashram English school when Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli stitched their world-record 664-run partnership. In 1994, he was made vice-captain of India Under-19 and also played alongside Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid for India A. Vishwanath Salian | ADC

By Shalivahana

VETERAN BATSMAN AMOL MUZUMDAR RETIRES SPORTS

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Union Bank of India and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in action during the MHAL League, at the MHA Stadium on Thursday. UBI won the match 2-0.

MUMBAI BUILDING REPAIRS AND RECONSTRUCTION BOARD, MUMBAI TENDER NOTICE Name & Address of the office:- Executive Engineer "B-2" Div, M.B R & R.Board."B"Ward officer Bldg., 3rd fl. Babula Tank Cross Road Mumbai. 400 009. The sealed tender in B-l form percentage rate invited by the Executive Engineer"B-l"Di. M.B R & R.Board for the works mentioned below from the contractor registered in M.H & A.D Authority P.W.D/ M.C.G.B of category mentioned below so as to reach in the office of the Executive Engineer"B-2"Div.M.B R & R.Board. Mumbai- 400 009. On date mentioned against the respective works: Estimated cost put to tender Rs.

EMD in Rs.

S.D. in Cost of tender Deposit form in Rs.

Date of issue

Date of Receipt

Date of Opening

Time limit

Class of Contractor

13-21 Chinch Bunder Road (Board)

4,98,903/-

4990/-

19960/-

525/-

9410/-

37640/-

525/-

08-10-2014 4.00 p.m. if possible

VIII & above

9,40,992/-

04-10-2014 to 08-10-2014 1.00 p.m.

12 Months

76-80 Jail Road (Board)

26-09-2014 to 04-10-2014 upto 1.00 p.m.

12 Months

VI & above

Sr. No.

Name of Works (Bldg. No.)

1. 2.

Note: 1 . The tender form be obtained from the office of the Executive Engineer M B R & R Board. Mumbai , M.C.G.B. "B-2" Ward office Bldg, Babula Tank cross Lane Mumbai -9 on production of valid Income Tax Clearance certificate and registration certificate with other documents. 2. The right to reject one or all tenders without giving reasons is reserved. 3. Two separate sealed envelops for tender and documents should be used.The envelop No 1 & 2 should again to be inserted in envelop No.3 and sealed and to be submitted the Executive Engineer B-2 , Div. MBR&R Board Mumbai. After submitting tender receipt for the same should be obtained immediately. Otherwise tender will not be opended. 4. The contractor not registered in MHADA they should submit notarized affidavit for not black listed Govt. /Semi Govt organization. 5. In case, if tender quoted between 5% to 10% the estimate cost the security deposit will have to be paid @ 10% of estimated cost put to tender. If the tender offer more than 10%below the estimated cost, the security deposit equivalent to the percentage quoted will have to be paid by agency at a time in the form of F.D.R.The agency submitting the tender shall given undertaking in envelop No.l, on letterhead there is no work in hand or in progress which is more than 10% below the estimated cost 6. The earnest money will be accepted in the from of FDR from the nationalized/schedule Bank only for the period of one year in favour of Chief. Accounts Officer/RR in any case the same will not be accepted in cash. 7. The blank tender will not be issued to the agency whose tender of more than 10(ten)% below the estimated cost is accepted earlier and for which work is more is not completed, till the date of issue of blank tender. 8. MHADA is having is ISD 9001;2008 certified material testing laboratory ; available the facility of testing building materials. 9. ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE Website https://mhada.maharashtra.gov.in AFFORDABLE HOUSING — J. V. with developers. Please see MHADA website — www. mhada.com

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XVII ASIAN GAMES

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Indian women save blushes after flop show in pistol, rifle

third Indian in fray – Hariom Singh – proved out of depth and gained the 29th slot with 613.2. Their combined score of 1852.8 helped India finish just outside the medal reckoning at no. 4 behind gold medallists China (1876.6, a new world and games record), silver winners Korea (1869.0) and bronze medallists Kazakhstan (1859.0). The Indian pistol trio of Gurpreet Singh (570), who stood fifth out of 32 starters, Mahaveer Singh (559, 17th) and Samaresh Jung (555, 24th) ended up in 5th spot overall in the men's 25m standard pistol. Karmakar later said that the last five shots – when he came up with 9.8 and 9.9, after three other ten-plus scores, including a superb

By SS Ramaswamy

NCHEON:: India's unheralded women shooters nailed the bronze in team double trap at the faraway Gyeonggido range in the 17th Asian Games here today, the seventh medal in the discipline gained by the country so far. However, for the second successive day India drew a blank at the nearby Ongnyeon pistol and rifle range where hot shot Gagan Narang made his appearance and flopped individually as

EVES SAVE THE DAY well as collectively with his team-mates in 50m rifle prone event. Pistol shooters Gurpreet Singh, Mahaveer Singh and seasoned Samaresh Jung too disappointed. Had it not been for the bronze won by the double trap women's trio of Shagun Chowdhary, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman, the shooting events would have ended for the day without a medal. Shagun aggregated 96 out of 120 shots to finish 8th out of 19 starters, Shreyasi fell to the 10th spot with a score of 94 while Varsha did even worse with a four-round tally of 89. However, their combined effort fetched them a score of 279, which was far behind gold medal winners and world record setters China's 315 or silver medal winners Korea's 324. India, though,

Gagan Narang during men's 50m rifle prone event at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday. [Top] Bronze medalist from left to right, Varman Varsha, Shagun Chowdary and Shreyasi Singh pose for photographers during the medal ceremony for the Women's Double Trap Team shooting competition.

were comfortably ahead of fourth-placed Chinese Taipei's 268. Shagun's sequence was 24, 25, 24 and 23 while Shreyasi and Varsha came up with 24, 22, 22, 26 and 23, 21, 24, 21. The individual gold was won by Korea's Kim Mijin with a world record score of 110. Earlier, there was a medal drought at the nearby shooting range. Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gagan Narang failed to live up to his reputation after starting off with a bang – two 10.8s in the 50m rifle prone qualification – before going off target and finishing with a disappointing score of 618.4, which could get him only the 14th place out of 52 starters. Joydeep Karmakar, who had stood fourth in the London Olympic Games, shot much better and ended up 10th with 621.2 while the

10.8 – proved to be his undoing. "The last few shots made the difference," he told reporters, adding that he's still to get fully comfortable with the new breathing technique he has been using from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which is the one used by almost everyone in the world. "For 25 years in shooting I was inhaling (when pressing the trigger) and now I am exhaling. I am still not fully comfortable, but am sure will feel confident in due course of time. This is the best technique adopted by the world over," said the 35-year-old Bengal shooter. "I was trying a bit too hard to practice this technique in the end and that made the difference. I am quite comfortable during practice but match play is different," he added.

228-227 in another semifinal encounter. Tt was heartbreak for India in the women's compound women's team event as the trio of Trisha Deb, Purvasha Shinde and Jyothi Surekha Vennam lost to favourites Chinese Taipei in the semifinal. The Indian trio gave the Chinese Taipei side a run for its money before going down 224-226. The Indian eves, however, has a chance to finish on the podium as they take on Iran in the bronze medal match today. Iran lost to Korea 222-229

in another women's team semifinal. Earlier in the day, the Indian men's team defeated Qatar 233-218 in the round of 16 elimination before getting the better of Malaysia 234-229 in the quarterfinals. The eves, on the other hand, overcame Kazakhstan in a shoot-off to set up a semifinal clash with Chinese Taipei. India were levelled 223-223 against Kazakhstan whioch took the match into shoot-off, where the combination of Trisha, Purvasha and Surekhs prevailed 29-25 over their spirited opponents.

Golfers fritter away good start, but stay in race

Compound men archers assured of silver, eves play for bronze

NCHEON: India assured themselves of at least another silver medal in the 17th Asian Games after the trio of Abhishek Verma, Rajat Chauhan and Sandeep Kumar entered the final of the compound men's team archery event. The trio of Verma, Chauhan and Kumar defeated Iran, comprising Esmaeil Ebadi, Majid Gheidi and Amir Kazempour 231227 in the seimfinal at the Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field. The Indian men's team will now face formidable Korea in the gold medal match. The hosts defeated Philippines

Archers Abhishek Verma, Sandeep Kumar and Rajat Chauhan during semifinal match of men's compound archery team against Iran at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday.

India's men's golf team, which has won a medal at each of the last three Asian Games, frittered away a good start to be placed fifth after the first round of the competition. India began well only to be struck down as finishing blues haunted them towards the end at the Dream Park Country Club. Yet all four men managed under-par scores and were within striking distance of the leaders.

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We did not play well. We did not play as well as we should have. We did not create enough chances and also frittered away a few positional phases we got. We did not play at the level Pakistan played and with the same intensity. I have to admit that. But let's give credit to Pakistan. They played very well and played as if it was a final. We did not take the chances and they did. Indian and Pakistani players in action during their Pool B hockey match at 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea on Thursday.

TERRY WALSH, COACH INDIAN HOCKEY TEAM

SPINELESS INDIA CRASH TO DEFEAT AGAINST PAKISTAN By S S Ramaswamy

NCHEON:: The Indian hockey team's chances of going through to the knockouts were today dealt a blow after the team crashed to a humiliating 1-2 loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in a Pool B encounter here. The Sardar Singh-led India looked surprisingly listless in the high-octane encounter against the defending champions and eighttime title winners, in front of a vociferous crowd at the Seonhak Hockey Stadium. For Pakistan, Mohammed Umar Bhutta (38th minute) and Mohammed Waqas (54th minute) scored, while Nikkin Thimmaiah

India assured of best-ever showing in squash

NCHEON: The Indian squash contingent today assured its best ever showing at the Asian Games by reaching the men's and women's team semifinals here today, ensuring it returns home with medals in all four categories on offer. The Indian women's team including Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinappa dispatched China 3-0 to top Pool B after the men cruised past Japan with an identical scoreline at the Yeorumul Squash Courts. While the women face hosts South Korea in the semifinals, the men will know about their semifinal opponents after their final league match against Malaysia later in the day. The winner of the match will top the group.

(53rd minute) netted the consolation goal for the Indians. After managing to keep their slate clean despite a fumbling deep defense in the first two quarters of the 60minute game, besides frittering a couple of chances, India conceded the opening goal in the 38th minute when Bhutta found the mark from close range after a goalmouth melee on the second attempt. Failure to clear the ball in time by defender V R Raghunath cost India this goal but they revived their supporters by notching up the equaliser 12 minutes later, in the fourth and last quarter, when a cross from the left by Kothajit Singh was met with a dive and deflected into the rival goal by roving forward

Thimmaiah. But the Indian joy was short-lived as off the very next minute Pakistan, in a superb and speedy counter-attack initiated by Shafqat Rasool, the panicky Indian defense was caught napping and Mohammed Waqas made no mistake off a rebound from custodian P R Sreejesh'a pads and slammed the ball in with his back to the goal. That goal totally deflated the rising Indian hopes and they just could not get the second equaliser in the remaining time. This was India's first loss in three matches -after thumping 8-0 and 7-0 wins over Sri Lanka and Oman in their first two games. India now need to win their final

group game against China on September 27 to qualify for the last four, but today's loss has also made their task in the semis more difficult as they could encounter four-time champions South Korea who are expected to top Pool A. It must be said that Pakistan attacked with more purpose than India right through â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even in the goalless first two quarters. Several mis-passes spoilt the Indian raids short of the desired end. The midfield did not rise to the task on hand, and the list included captain Sardar who played almost the entire duration of the game. On top of it the Indian players were also found wanting inside the 'striking' circle whenever they made it to that area.

Saina in quarters, disappointment for Sindhu I

NCHEON: Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal sailed into the quarterfinals with a comfortable straight-game win after P Kashyap advanced to the pre-quarters, but there was heartbreak for P V Sindhu in the 17th Asian Games. World number seven Saina thrashed Iran's Soraya Aghaeihajiagha (2-0) 21-7 21-6 in a women's singles round of 16 match at the Gyeyang Gymnasium. The top Indian shuttler needed just 18 minutes to seal the match in her favour. While Saina took 18 minutes to win the first game, she pocketed the second in just four minutes against her hapless opponent. Seeded sixth, Saina would be would up against no. 2 seed Wang Yihan of China. However, world number 10 Sindhu suffered a shocking 1-2 reverse to Manuputty Bellaetrix, ranked 34th, despite taking the first game.

Saina Nehwal plays a shot during the women's singles badminton match at the Gyeyang Gymnasium.

Sindhu won the first game 22-20 in 19 minutes but went down 16-21 2022 in the next two games, to bring an end to her campaign. Up against a higher-ranked opponent, Bellaetrix always seemed ready for the challenge in the 62-minute match.

Earlier, Parupalli Kashyap made the men's singles pre-quarterfinals by registering a straight-game win over Afghanistan's Iqbal Ahmad Shekib. Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kashyap, having received a bye in the opening round, defeated his Afghani opponent 216 21-6 in just 17 minutes to book a place in the next round at the Gyeyang Gymnasium. Kashyap breezed through the first game, finishing off his opponent in just eight minutes. The story remained same in the second game as well with the 28year-old Indian taking just a minute longer than the first to see off Shekib. In a mixed doubles round of 32 match however, India suffered a reverse with Akshay Dewalkar and Pradnya Gadre losing 20-22 21-17 13-21 to Triyachart Chayut and Yao Lei of Singapore.

SHORT CUT Cyclists continue poor run

It was another dismal outing for Indian cyclists at the ongoing 17th Asian Games with Amarjit Singh and Amrit Singh finishing fifth in their respective repechage heats to be knocked out of the Men's Keirin event. The duo first competed in the first-round heats, from which the top two finishers would have advanced to the second round. While Amarjit ended sixth in the first round heats, Amrit was fifth. Both of them then raced in the repechage round, from which the first three would have made the second round. But here too, there was disappointment for the Indians.

Swimmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; flopshow continues

The Indian swimmers once again produced a disappointing performance with none of the four in fray making the finals of their respective events in the 17th Asian Games. In the men's 50m butterfly event, Anshul Kothari finished fifth in his heats after clocking 25.67. In the men's 100m freestyle heats, Aaron D'Souza and Neil Contractor also flopped. While D'Souza ended fifth with a timing of 51.20, Contractor singed off seventh after clocking 53.01. In the men's 200m backstroke heats, Prathapan Nair was a lowly sixth after completing the race with a timing of 2:10.13.

India lose to South Korea 0-3 in Sepaktakraw

The Indian men's team was thrashed 0-3 by hosts South Korea in their preliminary group A match at the 17th Asian Games. The Indians lost in Regu 1, 2 and 3 by identical margin of 0-2. In Regu 1, India lost the first game 14-21 and the second 11-21. Their performance deteriorated in Regu 2 as India lost the two games 6-21 7-21 in just 26 minutes. It went from bad to worse as India lost their games in Regu 3 5-21 6-21 in 23 minutes.

Indian eves eye win over Malaysia to seal semifinal berth

After clumping to a close 1-2 defeat at the hands of China, Indian women's hockey team will be eyeing an outright win against Malaysia in their final Pool A match to seal a semifinal berth. Even though a draw against Malaysia would be enough for the Indians eves to progress to the semifinals as the second best team from Pool A, the Ritu Rani-led side would definitely want to end their pool engagements on a high at the Soenhak Hockey Stadium.

XVII ASIAN GAMES Afternoon Despatch & Courier

MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

SWARAN BAGS BRONZE India end rowing campaign with three bronze medals

By S S Ramaswamy

formance at the London Olympic Games two years ago timing wise (7:29.66). But the extra effort the 24-yearold former volleyball player put in towards the end when he tried to ward off the challenge from South Korean rival Kim Dongyong, who secured the silver, saw him collapse due to exhaustion. He fell off the boat into the water, and had to be taken out by the rescue team to the ambulance. "He should be fine. It was just exhaustion which happens to rowers at times. It was a brave effort as he was struck with severe back pain

over the last three to six months and we had to work really hard to get him back into shape," said Rowing Federation of India secretary general M V Sriram. Swaran Singh, who is 1.89 metres tall and weighs 88 kg, led the field of six rowers for the first 1 km of the race and was comfortably headed towards the silver, after being overtaken by Iranian gold medallist Mohsen Shadinaghadeh, who clocked 7:05:66. But it was Korean rower Dongyong, who eventually took the second place in 7:06.17. Punjab-born Swaran Singh, who had clocked a

NCHEON: India picked up two bronze medals from the Asian Games rowing arena here as army man Swaran Singh Virk rowed his way through exhaustion to the third spot in single sculls before the men's squad added the eights title. As the rowing events ended at the ChungjuTangeum Lake International Rowing Centre, India's modest tally of medals stood at three bronze, the first one having been won yesterday by army man Dushyant Chauhan in men's lightweight single sculls. The performance was lower in both quality as well as quantity to I tried very hard and was even leading but lost the silthe 2010 tally of 1 gold medal, 3 silver over the last 200 metres. I am happy with the medal ver and 1 bronze. Sikh Regiment's Naik Subedar Swaran Singh must be but cannot say I am thrilled. I feel I would have done better complimented for putting up a had I not lost some training time due to the back problem I brave effort. The timing he clocked picked up a few months ago and could not train properly. here to win the bronze covering the 2000m distance (7 minutes, 10.65 SWARAN SINGH VIRK, seconds), was better than his perBRONZE MEDALLIST, ROWING

China swim king Sun bashes Japan’s ‘ugly’ national anthem

NCHEON: China's controversial swimming superstar Sun Yang has taken a potshot at rival Japan's national anthem at the Asian Games, describing it as "ugly". The double Olympic champion told Chinese media he had taken great pleasure in helping the men's 4x100 freestyle relay team beat the Japanese on Wednesday. He then indulged in a spot of diplomatic jousting. "The Chinese let their anger out tonight," he is heard as saying on a Chineselanguage audio passed to AFP. "Honestly speaking the Japanese national anthem sounds ugly." Sun is no stranger to controversy, getting himself suspended for six months after police detained him last year for colliding with a bus while driving a Porsche without a license last year. China's swimming bad boy previously had a public bust-up with his coach after he voiced disapproval of his dalliance with an air hostess. Japan got off to a flying start over the first two days of the swimming competition, triggering an angry rant from a top Chinese swim official, who ordered Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino to sit down as he tried to leave a press conference. China have since roared back to open a 15-8 lead in gold medals after four days, the last of their 15 titles coming in Wednesday's relay victory. Sun won gold in the 400m freestyle, in which he is the Olympic champion, but blamed a thumb injury for his stunning defeat by Hagino in the 200m last weekend.

slower 7:31.88 when he won the gold in the 2013 Asian Championship in China, had come through the repechage to be in the medal race. "I tried very hard and was even leading but lost the silver over the last 200 metres. I am happy with the medal but cannot say I am thrilled. I feel I would have done better had I not lost some training time due to the back problem I picked up a few months ago and could not train properly," said Swaran who trains at Hyderabad. Later the men picked up the eights team bronze by securing the third position behind gold medal winners China and Japan who crossed the finish line in 1:27.96 and 1:30.39 respectively. The Indian team of Kapil Sharma, Ranjit Singh, 2010 single sculls gold medal winner Bajrang Lal Takhar, P U Robin, K Sawan Kumar, Mohammad Azad, Maninder Singh, Davinder Singh and Mohammed Ahmed started

Devendro through to last-16, Manoj loses in Asiad boxing

NCHEON:Commonwealth Games silver-medallist L Devendro Singh (49kg) entered the prequarters after getting a walkover but Manoj Kumar (64kg) bowed out with an opening round loss on a mixed day for Indian boxers at the Asian Games. Devendro, a 2013 Asian Championships silver-medallist, was declared the winner after his opponent -- Fahad Albathali of Kuwait -- failed to turn up for his bout. Later, Manoj, a 2010 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist besides being an Asian Championships bronze-medallist, lost 1-2 to Japan's Kawachi Masatsugu. In a bout which hardly had any clean punches, the Indian and his rival were locked in a battle of attrition. Kawachi was slightly tidier of the two in the first two rounds before Manoj made a good comeback in the final three minutes. Even though Kawachi seemed exhausted after the opening round itself, Manoj failed to capitalise in the second round, struggling to connect clean hits on the Japanese, who very tactfully fought from a long range. However, in the final round, Manoj raised his game and came up with some powerful hooks to unsettle an increasingly battle-weary Kawachi even though the effort came too late. The Indian got unlucky when he was warned by the referee for ducking too much even though both the boxers seemed equally guilty of the offence.

Kawachi, in fact, lost his balance on more than one occasion while trying to dodge Manoj. Today, four Indian boxers will be in action in their respective last-16 round bouts. Shiva Thapa (56kg) will take on Nadir of Pakistan, followed by Kuldeep Singh (81kg) fighting it out against Anavat Thongkrathok. Akhil Kumar (60kg) will be up against Filipino Charly Suarez and Amritpreet Singh (91kg) will square off against Korean Park Namhyeong.

Contingent was sent at right time: Sports Minister Sonowal

Refuting allegations from some of the sports federations about delay in departure of the Indian contingent for the ongoing Asian Games in Incheon, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today made it clear that his ministry sent the squads at the "right time". Asked if his ministry would take the blame for alleged delay in departure, Sonowal replied: "We did not send them late, we sent them at the right time." After six days of competition, India have 15 medals with 13 of them bronze, but minister is still optimistic. "I am hopeful we will get more gold medals. Have patience in our team, (dheeraj rakhiye aap log)," Sonowal told mediapersons at a promotional event. Sonowal also said that Ravi Shastri and Indian support staff's success in the ODI series against England is something that can be followed in Olympic sports also where domestic coaches should be given due recognition. "I fully agree that Indian coaches should get due recognition as we have a lot of accomplished domestic coaches. Look how our Indian cricket coaches (referring to Ravi Shastri and Co) did well recently and we should follow the same line in other events also."

INDIA AT THE GAMES Archery: India v Hong Kong men's

team recurve 1/8 eliminations (06:00 am onwards); India v Uzbekistan women's team recurve 1/8 eliminations (06:00 am onwards); Jayanta Talukdar and Atanu Das (recurve men's individual 1/32 eliminations 07:10 am onwards); Deepika Kumari and Laxmirani Majhi (women's recurve individual 1/16 eliminations 07:40 onwards). Badminton: P Kashyap v Lee Chong Wei (men's singles round of 16); Manu Attri/N Sikki Reddy v Chrisnanta Danny Bawa/Neo Yu Yan Vanessa (mixed doubles round of 16); K Srikanth v Son Wanho (men's singles round of 16); Saina Nehwal v Wang Yihan (women's singles quarter finals); Mani Attri/B Sumeeth Reddy v Ahsan Mohammed/Hendra Setiawan (men's doubles quarter finals) (09:30 am onwards). Boxing: Shiv Thapa v Nadir (men's 56kg round of 16); Kuldeep Singh v T Anavat (men's 81 kg round of 16); Akhil Kumar v Charly Suarez (men's 60kg round of 16); Amritpreet Singh v N Park (men's 91 kg round of 16) - (03:30 pm onwards). Golf: Men's and women's individual and team round 2 (03:50 am onwards). Equestrian: Sangram Singh, Fouaad Mirza, M S Rathore, Ajai Poovaiah eventing individual and team final competition – jumping. Hockey: Malaysia v India (Women's Pool A at 01:30 pm). Sailing: Men's optimist - Races 7 and 8; women's 29er - races 7 and 8; women's laser radial race 6; women's optimist - races 7 and 8; men's hobie 16 open hull – races 7 and 8 - (07:30 am onwards). Shooting: Men's centre fire pistol individual and team; women's 50m rifle 3-P individual and team - (05:30 am onwards). Squash: India v Korea (women's team semifinals) (10:00 am), India v Kuwait (men's team semifinals) (12:30 pm). Swimming: Men's 50m breaststroke and 1500m freestyle heats (05:30am onwards). Tennis: Sanam Singh v Hyeoni Chung (men's singles round 3); Yuki Bhambri v R Christopher Benjamin (men's singles 3rd round); Ankita Raina v Eri Hozumi (women's singles 3rd round) (07:00 am onwards); Divij Sharan/Yuki Bhambri v Wong Chun Hun/Yeung Pak Long (men's doubles round 2); Saket Myneni/Sanam Singh v Ammar Alhaqbani/Omar Fahmi Ahmed (men's doubles round 2); Sania Mirza/Prarthana Thombre v B Enkhbayar/D Gotov (women's doubles round 2); Ankita Raina/Sharan Divij v Yoo Mi/Y Lim (mixed doubles round 2); Sania Mirza/Saket Myneni v Sanjar Fayziev/Sabina Sharipova (mixed doubles round 2) - (09:30 am onwards).

Volleyball:

India v Maldives (women's quarterfinal qualification) - (11:30 am); India v Iran (men's Group C preliminaries) - (01:30 pm).

MEDALS TALLY G S B T 1 China 79 42 34 155 2 Korea 28 36 32 96 3 Japan 28 33 31 92 4 Kazakhstan 6 8 16 30 5 DPR Korea 6 7 9 22 6 Chinese Taipei 5 3 6 14 7 Iran 4 6 4 14 8 Hong Kong 4 5 14 23 9 Mongolia 4 3 6 13 15 India 1 1 13 15