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Rapist emerge from the darkness of night, grabs woman and at the point of the knife tries to rape her

By Zuber Ansari

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apist's modus operandi: He emerges from the darkness of night, grabs a woman and at point of knife, rapes her. Police suspect that this man, Raees Mohammed Umar, must have made rape attempts on several women.

On Sunday night, he stopped a woman who was all by herself -- walking in the strut, frightened her by pointing the knife at her. He took her to a nearby shop and started to undress her -- all the time pointing the gun at her. At that point, the woman suddenly realising what was happening began screaming.

People hearing her cries came to the shop took out the knife and said he would slash her neck if they try to catch him. Somehow, he made good his escape.

His next victim was a 35year-old woman. He adopted the same means, but this time one of the spectators rang up the police.

According to Senior Police Inspector Subhash Wele, they reached the spot fast and took the man into custody.

"The caller has informed us that the man had beaten up a woman badly and that he had a knife with him. Later, after taking him to the station, we checked up his background and found he was a

criminal. He always targeted a woman at night, took her at knife point if she denied sex".

The woman, who he tried to rape, on Sunday night told the police: "He approached me while I was walking along the road. He took out his knife and said he would kill me if I refuse to have sex with him. When I protested, he

seized my hand and took me inside a shop but I cried out.

People began pelting stones at him. He told the people he would cut my neck and then he escaped".

Raees has been booked under Section 354, 506 and 504 of the IPC. "We are doing investigations in all cases", Wele said.

65 Pilgrims to Mecca stranded at airport Double booking 65 Air India passengers on a flight to Jeddah results in ordeal to the stranded passengers

By Aroosa Ahmed

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ore than 65 Air India passengers of flight AI931 Mumbai to Jeddah were stranded in the Mumbai International Airport Terminal 2 for more than eight hours yesterday. The 65 seats on the flight scheduled for 4.30 pm had reportedly been doubled booked. The passengers were then asked to fly to Delhi and wait for 14 hours.

All the stranded passengers on their way to Jeddah to do their Umrah.

One of the stranded passengers, Farheen, said, “I have been waiting with my husband for more than eight hours. We just came to know that they sent another

reach Jeddah safe and sound.”

Another passenger, In preparation to carry out their Umrah, the lesser Salman, said, “The officials pilgrimage that Muslims go on, to Mecca, the first said that our flight has passengers are in a state of 'Ihram'. Ihram is a state been delayed. Now they have into which pilgrims enter by performing a cleansing asked us to go to Delhi and ritual and wear the unstitched clothes (usually a white take the 4.30 pm flight from cloak).

Delhi to Jeddah.”

While in this state, the passengers must refrain from Speaking to the ADC, an clipping nails, using cosmetics and perfumes, pulling out Air India spokesperson, said, the teeth, quarrelling, wearing stitched garments, “There were additional pasornaments, shaving, bleeding, killing insects or animals, sengers from Delhi to Abu consuming milk and eggs, feather or hair of any animal.

Dhabi who have now been If the Iraam is broken, they must compensate by either accommodated. The flights Salman, a stranded passenger fasting for ten days or sacrificing a goat. were full and that is the reason for the inconvenience.

However there will be no passet of passengers on our to wait for 14 hours. We did been cancelled because of senger who will be left beseats and those passengers not receive any proper reply the fog. How will we make hind and there will be no were also waiting from more from the officials till now. it? There is no guarantee halt, The flights will be dithan three days. We are in They have asked us to go to that the flight will not be rect.” aroosa.ahmed@afternoondc.in Ihram and we've been asked Delhi, but many flights have cancelled. I just pray we

What is ‘Ihram’?

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STRIFE AND DEATH -- I

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In a heart-rending revelation of the severe drought situation that occurs in a few parts of Maharashtra, forcing a spate of farmer suicides, Vishnudas Sheshrao, in a two-part series, gives grim details of his own father, a small-time farmer from Parbhani district, who is presently involved in a life-and-death battle as he and a whole lot of other farmers struggle to deal with the catastrophic aspects of the severe drought that has adversely affected the Marathwada region

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‘I won’t be surprised, if my father commits suicide tonight!’

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nusually, I received a missed call from my father. That was his first ever call or missed call, tem it what you will, ever since he bought a mobile. For generations, in what has followed as an unwavering practice, father and son avoid speaking directly to each other. Our lines of communication are mainly through my mother or uncle. Though more than a trifle absurd, this is a practice which has been followed for many years.

I called him immediately. My father is a small-time farmer from a village in Parbhani district in Marathwada which is notorious for recurring droughts and farmer suicides. “I am selling a bull and a cow,” he said. Though I did not agree with his thought, I said, “As you deem right!” The call was terminated in a matter of 90 seconds or so.

After that brief conversation, I promptly called my neighbour and asked him to connect me to my mother. However, my mother did not come to attend the call. The neighbour then informed me that she heard my mother and father have a bitter quarrel the previous night.

My cousin also told me that my

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The Economy Class is full, and Business Class is out of their budget!

Sometime it is drought, or otherwise hailstorm. Most of the farmers from Marathwada district are broke now due to nature’s fury. They have sold their cattle to the butchers.

father had sold our bull and a cow to a butcher and had already taken issar (advance money) though my mother is totally against this idea, which was the prime reason for the bitter spat. No one had food for two days. If humans were forced to go hungry, one can easily gauge the fate of the cattle.

My father is broke, broken down, call it what you will, lurching from one financial mishap to the other, even as Mother Nature has time and again, buried his dreams in what was a rather unfortunate hailstorm.

In March this year, a hailstorm washed away all his crops, just a few week before the harvest. What’s worse, this scenario has been repeating itself for the last three years.

Every year, he is going from bad to worse, or should it really be WORST. As he could not bear to see his bullock and cow dying without food and water, he decided to sell them off to a butcher. He thinks, in this case these animals will have at least a decent death rather than suffering of hunger for days on end.

My mother though had a different perspective. She calculated that we possess a small quantity of kadaba (dry straw of jowar preserved from last year) and little kadol (green grass) which will effec-

March, when the wheat and jowar crops were ripe for harvest, the hail storm arrived. The entire crop was washed away just a few weeks before the potential harvest. Hope disappeared and left tens of thousands of farmers devastated.

Both soldiers and farmers have a short-term memory. They forget the sorrow, immediately bounce back to work and toil. Again there was hope of a good monsoon in 2014.

Unfortunately this monsoon turned to be the worst monsoon in the last half century, at least for Marathwada. tively a month and a half. MeanIn 2014, monsoon was below avwhile, sarkar (government) will make some provision for the fodder.

She heard whilst listening to the news that Bihar government had provided fodder for animal during the tenure of Lalu Prasad Yadav, and was hoping that the state government does likewise.

Father who is more realistic said that during the crises, government aharashtra Revenue Minisschemes do not work, at least in UP, ter Eknath Khadse said yesBihar and Maharashtra. In case the terday that the government firmly government provides fodder, it will supports farmers who have been be too late as by that time the anisuffering excess rain, hailstorm, mals would have died. So the best and drought. realistic option is to sell them off to "We are adopting various the butcher. schemes like Employment GuarFor three consecutive years, antee Scheme (EGS), both on Marathwada is reeling under severe temporary or permanent basis to drought and hail storm. In 2012, create self-confidence among monsoon was below average in the them," Khadse told reporters in state. Several families had migrated Nashik. to Pune-Nashik and Mumbai in Addressing a government offisearch of bread and employment. cials of different departments, inMeanwhile, Mumbai city had faced cluding Nashik Collector, Zilla 10 per cent water cut during May Parishad Chief Executive Officer and June. as well as Nashik BJP MLAs DeIn 2013, there was good bountiful vyani Pharande and Balasaheb monsoon which gave farmers fresh Sanap, Khadse reviewed the situhope that they will get good rabi ation in Nashik district. crops. Things went very smooth and He said that while giving priorfarmers were very happy when disity to farmers, the government is aster in the form of a hailstorm struck. In the second week of

erage. The Indian Meteorological Department quoted around 41 to 45 per cent rainfall of average annual rainfall, whereas the state government quoted 52 per cent annual rainfall in Marathwada region.

Mumbai did not realise it because of the newly commissioned Middle Vaitarna lake to hold water and augment the water supply in the city. If not for Middle Vaitarna, Mumbai would have realised the severity of the drought.

Tomorrow's piece will give a picture of the ground issues faced by the down to earth farmers.

(Part II – tomorrow)

State supports suffering farmers, says Khadse

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State Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse also trying to give them benefits of the national horticulture scheme, crop insurance, loan waiver scheme, electricity bills waiver and water conservation projects.

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The Gateway of India is a landmark in the city. Thousands of people from the city and the state, and tourists too, go there for a “dekho” and some fresh air. When Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis went to visit Alibag, the visitors to the Gateway had to be kept away for a while; they had to wait till Fadnavis left the place. And Devendra must have enjoyed his visit to Alibag. He is all smiles when our photographer took his photo.

Portrait artists at JJ

For two days, Portrait Artists Group is holding competitions, demonstrations at the JJ School of Art. With a sound motto to conserve, continue and promote representational art, thereby the tradition of Bombay School of Portrait Painting, the group (Vasudev Kamath) started a monthly online portrait competition from October 2013, and got a very positive response. This led to holding an annual ceremony of

these monthly winners.

Maharashtra has the proud tradition of teaching, learning and sustaining art. The JJ School of Art and the Bombay School have produced top class portrait painters like MF Pithawala, Pestonji Boman, SL Haldankar, Gopalrao Deuskar, VA Mali, Suhas Bahulkar, Vasudev Kamath, Anil Naik.

The function will begin today at the JJ School of Art at 10 am.

Belonging to no religion

Did you know that you can legally state that you belong to 'no religion'?

The Bombay High Court’s judgment passed some months ago held that the government cannot twist someone’s arm into declaring his religion in any document, form or declaration.

Thanks to a PIL filed by Dr Ranjit Mohite, Kishore Nazare and Subhash Ranware, a bench of justices Abhay Oka and A S Chandurkar ruled that every citizen of the country, a secular democratic republic, was conferred – under Article 25 of the Constitution which guarantees right to freedom of conscience – the right to openly say that he or she does not practise any religion.

The three petitioners had initially sought issuance of a public notification that they belonged to ‘no religion’. The petitioner said they belonged to an organisation named Full Gospel Church of God, which constitutes of about 4,000 members. Although the name of the organisation understandably suggests that it may be a Christian body, the organisation does not believe in any religion. The petitioners maintain that although they believed in Jesus Christ, they did not believe in Christianity nor did they conform to any other religion, adding that they had a right under the Constitution to

declare the same.

The Centre and Maharashtra government opposed their plea saying ‘no religion’ filled up in official forms cannot be treated as a religion. The High Court, on the other

hand, was of the view that India was a secular democratic republic with no state religion, adding that no state authority can infringe upon a person’s right guaranteed under Article 25 of the IPC.

Excavated remains of the Harappa civilisation.

Harappa in UP?

The Archaeological Survey of India during its excavations carried out at Chandyan village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh, found remnants of a house that correspond to the late Harappa period.The discovery is important since, according to archaeologists, this is the first time that evidence of

habitation pertaining to that period has been found in the upper Doab region between Ganga and Yamuna.Earlier in August, a human skull with a copper crown corresponding to the late Harappa period was discovered at a brick kiln site in the village.The ASI started excavation in the area on November 27 and found a number of items that pertained to the 4,000-year-old era.

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LOST AND FOUND

I Sheel Vinodbhai Davda lost my original 10th (ICSE) Marksheet and Passing Certificate of Index No. T/2686/154. Thakur Public School, Kandivli (E), Mumbai400101.

Year 2011-2012.

Complaint lodged with Borivli Police Station. Founder please call: 9619395064.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I Chandran have changed my name to Chandran Poolakkal vide Affidavit/deed poll Number LS 596229 dated 8th December 2014.

C-40069 I Vasantha Kumari have changed my name to Vasantha Chandran vide deed poll/ Affidavit Number LS 596228 dated 8th December 2014.

C-40070 I Ratheesh have changed my name to Poolakkal Abhilash Chandran vide deed poll/ Affidavit Number LS 474532 dated 24 December, 2014.

C-40071 I have changed my name from Yusuf Ishmailbhai Meman, to ‘Yusuf Ishmailbhai Musani’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/2014.

C-40072 I have changed my name from Shahenaz Ishmailbhai Meman, to ‘Shahenaz Ishmailbhai Musani’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/2014.

C-40073 I have changed my name from Abdul Nasir Abdul Razzaque, to ‘Abdul Nasir Abdul Razzaque Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/2014.

C-40074 I have changed my name from Tanvi Altaf Husain Momin, to ‘Tanvi Nadeem Ahmed Choudhary Ansari’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-24459) Dated: 11/12/2014.

C-40075 I have changed my name from Aadil Hayat Choudhary, to ‘Aadil Hayat Choudhary Ansari’ as per Maharashtra Govt.

Gazette No. (X-35028) Dated: 11/12/2014.

C-40076 I have changed my name from Nasreen Hayat Choudhary, to ‘Nasreen Hayat Choudhary Ansari’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-35161) Dated: 11/12/2014.

C-40077 I have changed my name from Harun Husen Shaikh, to ‘Ibrahim Munersab Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/2014.

C-40078 I have changed my name from Malaram Daluram Choudhary, to ‘Malchand Daluram Choudhary’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-68247) Dated: 18/02/2010.

C-40079 I have changed my name from Sangeeta Gandhi, to ‘Sangeeta Mahesh Mathur’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Jafri Mustafa, to ‘Jafri Mohammed Mustafa Musabbir’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Imran S/O Usman Gani to Bavani Imran S/O Usman Gani as per Affidavit dated 27/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from “Hasmukhlal Dhirajlal Sheth” to “Hasmukh Dhirajlal Sheth” as per Affidavit Dated 29th December” 2014.

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I have changed my name from Parekh Javeed Abdul Majeed, to ‘Parekh Javed Abdul Majeed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Sheikh Razamohammed S/O Shaikh Ismail to Shaikh Razamohammed S/O Shaikh Ismail as per Affidavit dated 27/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from “Heena Hasmukh Sheth” to “Kalpana Hasmukh Sheth” as per Affidavit Dated 29thdecember” 2014.

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I have changed my name from Vijaypal Chandrapal, to ‘Kajania Vijaypal Chandrapal’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/12/2014.

C-40083 I have changed my name from Shaikh Oomera Banu Javed, to ‘Sayyed Oomera Bashir’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/2014.

C-40084 I Anjali Prakash Chavan have changed my name to Abhiraj Prakash Chavan as per Gazette No. X – 9877.

C-40085 I have changed my name from Akshat Sureshkumar to Akshay Sureshkumar Jain as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

C-40086 I have changed my name from Mr. Rameshchandra Karunashankar Upadhyay to Mr. Ramesh Karunashankar Upadhyay as per Affidavit dtd 27/12/14.

C-40087 I Abdul Alim Kureshi have changed my name to Abdul Aleem Kureshi as per Affidavit dated 21.12.2014.

C-40088 I have changed my name from Raisunnisa Mohd Rafique Khan to Raissun Nisha Sayyed as per Affidavit.

C-40089 I Mr. Deo Naraayan Yadav have changed my name to Mr. Devnarayan Nandlal Yadav vide Affidavit dated 18/12/2014.

C-40090 I have changed my name from Asha Girdharilal to Renu Lakhmichand Malani as per Affidavit.

C-40091 I have changed my name from Sabuddin Mohammad Najid Ansari to Shahabuddin Mohammad Nazir Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-40092 I have changed my name from Sadiya Ibrahim Ansari to Sadiya Shahabuddin Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-40093 I have changed my name from Pratab Namomal Raheja to Pratap Namomal Raheja by virtue of Deed Poll Affidavit.

C-40094 I have changed my name from Usman Gani S/O Bilal Menan to Bavani Usman Gani S/O Bilal Menan as per Affidavit dated 27/12/2014.

C-40095 I have changed my name from Jarina W/O Usman Gani to Bavani Zarina Usman Gani W/O Usman Gani as per Affidavit dated 27/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Shakila Banu W/O Shaikh Razamohammed to Shaikh Shakila W/O Shaikh Razamohammed as per Affidavit dated 27/12/2014.

C-40099 I have changed my name from Shaikh Saleemuddin S/O Shaikh Mohd Badruddin Ismail to Shaikh Salim S/O Shaikh Mohd Badruddin Ismail as per Affidavit dated 27/12/2014.

C-40100 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammad Salem Usaman to Mr. Mohammed Salem Usman as per Affidavit Dated: 29.12.2014.

C-40101 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammed Esa Dariav to Mr. Mohammed Isa Dariav Choudhary as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-40102 I have changed my name from Mr. Ketankumar Navinbhai Barot to Mr. Ketan Navinbhai Barot as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-40103 I have changed my name from Mr. Gulam Rasool Mohammed Esa to Mr. Gulam Rasul Mohammed Isa Choudhary as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-40104 I have changed my name from Tanveer Ahmed Mushtaq Ahmed to Tanveer Ahmed Mushtaque Ahmed Ansari as per Maharashtra Gazette: X - 45552 C-40105 I have changed my name from “Disha Mahendrakumar Shetty” to “Disha Mahendra Shetty” as per Affidavit Dated 19th December” 2014.

C-40106 I have changed my name from “Meghna Mahendrakumar Shetty” to “Meghna Mahendra Shetty” as per Affidavit Dated 19th December” 2014.

C-40107 I have changed my name from “Kavita Amarlal Kalra” to “Kavita Shivkumar Dembla” as per Affidavit Dated 02nddecember” 2014.

C-40108 I have changed my name from “Ajaykumar Narottambhai Harsora” to “Ajay Narottambhai Harsora” as per Affidavit.

C-40109 I have changed my name from “Hasmukhray Purshottamdas Makwana” to “Hasmukh Purshottamdas Makwana” as per Affidavit Dated 16th September” 2013.

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I have changed my name from “Archana Shailesh Kuril” to “Archana Ravi Nair” as per Affidavit Dated 29th December” 2014.

C-40113 I have changed my name from “Vaishali Waman Sankhe” to “Snehal Sanjay Mhatre”as per Affidavit Dated 29th December” 2014.

C-40114 I have changed my name from “Julieben Anand” to “Julie Anand” as per Affidavit Dated 29th December” 2014.

C-40115 I have changed my name from “Merajuddin” to “Merajuddin Imamuddin Khan” as per Affidavit.

C-40116 I have changed my name from “Mamata Manohar Prabhukhot @ Mamta Manohar Prabhukhot” to “Anjali Mangesh Prabhu” as per Affidavit.

C-40117 I have changed my name from “Rashmikaben Ganpatlal Nayee” to “Rashmika Paresh Sharma” as per Affidavit.

C-40118 I have changed my name from “Shahrukh Ayub Khan @ Sharukh Ayyub Khan” to “Sharukh Ayub Khan” as per Affidavit.

C-40119 I have changed my name from “Ayyub Khan” to “Ayub Khan” as per Affidavit.

C-40120 I have changed my name from “Rashida Ayyub Khan” to “Raziya Ayub Khan” as per Affidavit.

C-40121 I have changed my name from Bharatkumar Manmohan Sharma to Bharat Manmohan Sharma as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40125 I have changed my name from Abdul Samad Abdul Tawab to Abdul Samad Abdul Tawab Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40126 I have changed my name from Ammar Abdul Samad to Ammar Abdul Samad Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-401207 I have changed my name from Sejal Nilesh Chheda to Sejal Ramniklal Savla by deed poll Affidavit.

C-40128 I have changed my name from Aruna Dattakumar Mankar to Seema Sharad Veerkar, as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sharadchandra Bhaskar Veerkar to Sharad Bhaskar Veerkar, as per the Affidavit.

C-40130 I have changed my name from Mohammed Ayaz Mohammed Hussain to Mohammed Ayaz Mohammed Hussain Qureshi as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40131 I have changed my name from Shabeena Faiz Ahmed Shaikh to Shabina Imran Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40132

I have changed my name from Harvinder Kour Alias Harvinderkaur Avtarsingh to Harvinderkaur Avtarsingh Kusras as per Affidavit C-40148 I have changed my name from Harvinderkaur Avtarsingh to Harvinderkaur Avtarsingh Kusras as per Affidavit C-40149 I have changed my name from Inderjeetsingh Avtarsingh to Inderjeetsingh Avtarsingh Kusras as per Affidavit C-40150

I have changed my name from Shaista Bano Afroz Ansari to Shaista Mohamed Rizwan Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40133

I have changed my name from Maruti Shankar Khade to Dadasaheb Shankar Khade as per Govt. of Mah. Gazette No. X-3515 Dated: 21st August, 1986 C-40151

I have changed my name from Meenagauri Maganlal Shah to Bhavna Dhirajlal Rupani as per the Affidavit C-40134

I have changed my name from Sagira Mohamed to Sagira Mohamed Dhariwala as per Affidavit C-40152

I have changed my name from Ambalal Bhurilal Kumhar to Ambalal Bhurilal Kumbhar as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40135

I have changed my name from Abdul Gaffar Qureshi to Gaffar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40153

I have changed my name from Satyamma Rajappa Yelsatti to Ruthamma Rajappa Yelsatti as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40136 I have changed my name from Niaz Ahmed to Niyaz Ahmed as per Affidavit dt. 27th Dec 2014.

C-40137 I have changed my name from Ujwal Dinanath Palyekar to Shubhra Umesh Mithbawkar as per Maharashtra Gazette (U25008).

C-40138 I have changed my name from Rupali Shivaji Sawant to Preeti Sudhakar Karande as per Maharashtra Gazette (X-27044).

C-40139 I have changed my name from Ujwala Eknath Phondake to Sumedha Subhash Sakhalkar as per the Affidavit DT LS769336.

C-40140 I have changed my name from Asad Ahamed Jagrala to Asad Ahmad Jagrala as per Affidavit C-40142 I have changed my name from Aqeela Asad Jagarala to Aqeela Asad Jagrala as per Affidavit C-40143 I have changed my name from Aqeela Abdul Kadar Nedariya to Aqeela Asad Jagrala as per Affidavit C-40144 I have changed my name from Mitesh Kumar Pukharaj Mehta to Mitesh Pukharaj Mehta as per Affidavit C-40145 I have changed my name from Ravindra Narayan Choudhari to Ravindra Narayan Chaudhary as per Affidavit C-40146 I have changed my name from Ram Jeevandas Narang to Ramchand Jeevandas Narang as per Affidavit C-40147

I have changed my name from Joginder Singh to Joginder Singh Dhillon as per Affidavit C-40154 I have changed my name from Nisar Ahmed Qureshi to Nisar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40155 I have changed my name from Shobhadevi Bhairulal Havan to Shobhadevi Bhairulal Haran as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-40156 I have changed my name from Abhishekh Bhairulal Havan to Abhishek Bhairulal Haran as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-40157 I have changed my name from Fulrani Sunil Kamble to Prajakta Sunil Kamble as per Affidavit C-40158 We Mr. Faiyaz Ahmed Ibrahim Parkar and Mrs. Aqeela Faiyaz Ahmed Parkar have changed our minor child name from Adnan Faiyyaz Ahmed Parkar to Adnan Faiyaz Ahmed Parkar as per Affidavit C-40159 I have changed my name from Aqeela A Rashid Kudrate / Aqeela Faiyyaz Ahmed Parkar to Aqeela Faiyaz Ahmed Parkar as per Affidavit C-40160 We Mr. Faiyaz Ahmed Ibrahim Parkar and Mrs. Aqeela Faiyaz Ahmed Parkar have changed our child name from Amaz Faiyyaz Ahmed Parkar to Amaz Faiyaz Ahmed Parkar as per Affidavit C-40161 I have changed my name from Abdur Rahaman Zahoor Ahmed Chafekar to Abdur Rehman Zahoor Ahmed Chafekar as per Affidavit C-40162 I have changed my name from Hansa Jagannath Patil to Harshada Harichandra Mhatre as per Affidavit C-40163

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Mumbai Police making elaborate arrangements at all places including the Gateway wherein watch towers have been erected to keep a vigil on the revellers on Wednesday night.

Police officials frisking bags and other carry-materials of visitors at the Gateway on Monday in view of the high alert during the New Year celebrations and aftermath of the Bangalore blast on Sunday night.

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male revellers at Gateway, Girgaum Chowpatty and Juhu where huge crowds are anticipated to congregate to welcome the New Year. Special control rooms will be set up at these places to keep a watch on unruly revellers through the CCTVs,” the DCP added.

No boating will be allowed off the coast of Gateway of India while the hotels and restaurants are allowed to serve liquor till 5 am, but not in open areas in their premises. There will be about 14 BDDS squads all over the city.

Random frisking of revellers will be carried out, while traffic police, wielding breath analysers, will man checkpoints.

Bursting of fire crackers has been banned and loudspeakers should be turned off

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fter the low intensity blast in Bangalore yesterday, the Mumbai Police has sounded alarm at various vital installations, crowded places and financial hubs in the city, keeping in mind the intensified security measures leading up the the New Year celebrations.

The city police and railway cops are on their toes to obviate and combat any acts of crime or terror during the New Year's eve festivities.

Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has directed all the police stations, crime branch and special units to keep a close eye on every sensitive area. The cops have began conducting combing and search operations of shady lodges, rental houses

in slum pockets and congested areas, the police said.

According to Deputy Police Commissioner (spokesperson) Dhananjay Kulkarni, “We have cancelled the leave applications of all the policemen. About 70 per cent of the 46,000-strong force will be deployed specially to ensure safety and security on the 31st night.”

The DCP said that security threat alert levels have been intensified and tighter surveillance will be in place. The emphasis will be on prevention of terror activities and the security of women, especially at night.

Asked about alleged SIMI members who had escaped a jail in Madhya Pradesh, the DCP added, “Banners displaying the names and photos have been put up all over

the city and people have been appealed to to notify us in case they spot them. We have also activated our informers' network to track them down.”

Six members of SIMI, who were lodged in Khandwa jail, had fled after breaking the toilet window and scaling a 14-foot wall on October 2.

The six were identified as Mohammad Aijazuddin, Aslam Khan, Shaikh Mehboob, Zakir Hussain, Abu Faisal and Amjad Khan. Abu Faisal was recaptured recently.

Beside the city police, 20 platoons of the SRPF and 1,100 homeguards, including officers, will be on the streets guarding the city, he added. “Special enclosures will be erected for women and family members; and

at midnight, police said. State elite commandos Force One will be on standby while the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) armored carriers will be strategically located.

Revellers are expected at the Gateway, Girgaum Chow-

patty, Marine Drive, Worli Seaface to usher in the New Year, police said, adding that watchtowers will be erected at the beaches while various places were already illuminated for the convenience of people.

e-TENDER NOTICE The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works from the government registered contractors, who are also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of 3 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 1313848.00 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in.

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The drive has been initin light of rising crime, espeated not just for cially against women, the the safety of Hotel and Restaurant Associawomen but as tion OfWestern India (HRAWI) precautionary has initiated a drive for safe arrangements and responsible New Year celin case of unebrations. As part of the drive, foreseen incithe association has requested Bharat Malkani dents. all its members to ensure se“New Year's curity at respective premises is one of the most celebrated and also keep taxis queued for festivals in the world. Patrons customers to drive home safe. come to hotels and restauA letter to this effect has been rants to leave behind the precirculated across all hotels and vious year and usher in the restaurants across all its mem- new one with revelry and ber states in the western re- hope. Hotels provide the gion that includes Gujarat, space, comfort and convenMadhya Pradesh, Maharash- ience for people to welcome tra, Diu-Daman, and Dadra the first day of the New Year, and Nagar Haveli. where like-minded people

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come together for celebrations,” said Bharat Malkani, president of HRAWI. “Where there is much celebration and crowd, the need for security and safety in general also becomes doubly important. We are certain that the Mumbai police is quite capable of handling any unforeseen incidences. However, on our part, we wish to take precautionary measures for additional safety and security. We are also concerned, especially with the safety of women patrons and so all our member hotels have decided to be vigilant and beef up security to avoid any untowardly incidents,” Malkani said.

Since last year, hotels and

restaurants have been permitted to serve alcohol on New Year’s Eve until 5 am of the New Year.

“We understand that some revellers would like to celebrate the occasion with wine and spirits. For these guests, we will make provisions for cabs so they do not indulge in driving under influence of alcohol. Wherever possible we will make note of the taxi number plates for additional safety. Within the reach of each hotel and restaurant, we will ensure that the parties will be celebrated in the right spirit. I wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone in advance, a very Happy New Year,” Malkani added.

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CLASSIFIEDS

CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Varun Viswanathan to Varun Viswanathan Nair as per Affidavit C-40164 I have changed my name from Mohd Imran Hazi Shakur Meman to Imran Abdul Sakur Memon as per Affidavit C-40165 I have changed my name from Dakshta Harishchandra Mhatre to Dakshata Harishchandra Mhatre as per Affidavit C-40166 I have changed my name from Bhavnaben Jayantilal Goda to Bhavna Upendra Mehta as per Affidavit C-40167 I have changed my name from Majidulla Hikmatulla Khan to Majid Hikmatulla Khan as per Affidavit C-40168 I have changed my name from Pradnya Vishnu Bhide to Vinaya Vilas Joshi as per Affidavit C-40169 I have changed my name from Mirabai Manohar Mantri to Anagha Chandrakant Dalvi as per Affidavit C-40170 I have changed my name from Husen Mohammed Jahangir Shaikh to Hussain Mohammed Jahangir Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40171 I Imran Khan have changed my minor child name from Nomaan Imran Khan to Naumaan Imran Khan as per Affidavit C-40172 I have changed my name from Narayan Kumar Jeparam Choudhari to Narayan Jeparam Choudhary as per Affidavit C-40173 I have changed my name from Zaparam Choudhari to Jeparam Choudhary as per Affidavit C-40174 I have changed my name from Ajay Malhotra to Lata Rajesh Bham as per Affidavit C-40175 I have changed my name from Ajaykumar Munnalal Gupta to Ajaykumar Munnalal Maheshwari as per Affidavit C-40176

We, Rajkumar Bhagawan Jamadade (Father) & Rekha Rajkumar Jamadade (Mother) have changed our daughter's name from, Swarda Rajkumar Jamadade to Swara Rajkumar Jamadade as per Gazette No. (X-32348) C-40182 I have changed my name from S. Bhargavi to Bhargavi Vijay as per Affidavit C-40183 We, Vijay Venkatraman (Father) & Bhargavi Vijay (Mother) have changed our son's name from V. Vaibhav to Vaibhav Vijay as per Affidavit C-40184 I have changed my name from Nitisha Jaimin Shah to Aisha Imran Banat as per Affidavit C-40185 I have changed my name from Mr. Deepak Kumar Rameshchandra Das to Mr. Deepak Rameshchandra Das as per Affidavit C-40186 I have changed my name from Mr.Anoop Bhagirath Sharma to Mr. Anup Bhagirath Sharma as per Affidavit C-40187 I have changed my name from Miss. Rekhakumari Arjun Singh Puro to Mrs. Rekha Rajusingh Purohit as per Affidavit C-40188 I have changed my name from Mrs. Rekha Kanwar to Mrs. Rekha Rajusingh Purohit as per Affidavit C-40189 I have changed my name from Lopa Kamlesh Mehta to Kanan Kamlesh Mehta as per Affidavit C-40190 I have changed my name from Suief Mainuddin Pawne to Shoaib Mainuddin Pawne as per Deedpoll Affidavit/ Annexure'e' C-40191 I have changed my name from mumtaj Begam Ahmed Palnak to Mumtaj Dilavar Varnak as per Deedpoll Affidavit/ Annexure'e' C-40192 I have changed my name from sharooq Sharif Khan to Shahrukh Sharif Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit/Annexure'e C-40193 I have changed my name from Angela to Angela Zcariya Mulavana as per Affidavit C-40194

I have changed my name from Munnalal Shyamlal Gupta to Munnalal Shyamlal Maheshwari as per Affidavit C-40177

I have changed my name from Roy Anthony to Zcariya Antony Mulavana as per Affidavit C-40195

I have changed my name from Vijaylaxmi Munnalal Gupta to Vijaylaxmi Munnalal Maheshwari as per Affidavit C-40178

I have changed my name from Shaila to Elsamma Zcariya Mulavana as per Affidavit C-40196

I have changed my name from Shaikh Ahmed Dawood Saheb Wonkar to Ahmed Daud Vankar as per Affidavit C-40179 I have changed my name from Shakilabi Aziz Ahmed to Shakila Aziz Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40180 I have changed my name from Aziz Ahmed Shaikh Ali to Aziz Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40181

I have changed my name from Sanjeev Kumar Punamiya to Sanjay Babulal Punamiya as per Affidavit.

C-40197 I have changed my name from Sunita Ramesh Patole to Suparana Ramesh Patole as per Affidavit C-40198 I have changed my name from Mohan Khimraj Shah to Mohanlal Khimraj Shah as per Affidavit C-40199

I have changed my name from Shraddha Umang Parikh to Shraddha Ramesh Amrelia as per Affidavit C-40200 I have changed my name from Abdul Lateef to Abdul Latif Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40201 I have changed my name from Keval Githendra Adhiya to Keval Jitendra Adhia as per Affidavit Dated 27.12.2015 C-40202 I have changed my name from Githendra Adhiya to Jithendra Adhia as per Affidavit Dated 27.12.2015 C-40203 I have changed my name from Sarala Githendra Adhiya to Sarla Jitendra Adhia as per Affidavit Dated 27.12.2015 C-40204 I have changed my name from Ugiyadevi Chandanmal Jain to Usha Nemichand Kothari as per Affidavit C-40205 I have changed my name from Sridevipriya Jeyapal to Shridevipriya Gnanaalbert as per Affidavit C-40206 I have changed my name from Pistaben Sheshmal Jain to Pista Sheshmal Jain as per Affidavit C-40207 I have changed my name from Devendra Pal Bedi to Devendra Pal Singh Bedi as per Affidavit C-40208 I have changed my name from Davinder Pal Singh Bedi to Devendra Pal Singh Bedi as per Affidavit C-40209 I have changed my name from Raminder to Raminder Kaur Devendra Pal Singh Bedi as per Affidavit C-40210 I have changed my name from Subhangini Rajaram Angre to Laxmi Lawoo Shirodkar as per Affidavit C-40211 I have changed my name from Lavu Atmaram Shirodkar to Lawoo Atmaram Shirodkar as per Affidavit C-40212 I have changed my name from Sofiya Bano Thekiya to Sofiya Sanaf Batliwala as per Affidavit C-40213 I have changed my name from Ramendra Kumar to Ramendra Kumar Rohilla as per Affidavit C-40214

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014 I have changed my name from Shrikrishna Namadeo Mali to Shrikrishna Namdev Mali as per Affidavit C-40220

I have changed my name from Manikchand Kodamal to Manikchand Kodamal Rathi as per Affidavit C-40239

I have changed my name from Namadeo Gajanan Mali to Namdev Gajanan Mali as per Affidavit C-40221

We, Mr. Momin Naveed Ahmed Nisar Ahmed & Mrs. Momin Sana Naveed have changed our minor child name from Momin Ooh Naveed to Momin Nooh Naveed Ahmed as per Affidavit C-40240

I have changed my name from Mustaq Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Mungay to Mushtaque Ahmed Mahmed Ibrahim Mungaye as per Affidavit C-40259

I have changed my name from Ramzani Ghulam Jeelani to Ramzan Jeelani Ansari as per Affidavit C-40241

I have changed my name from Shahida Begum Ahmed Saheb Jamadar to Shahida Liyakat Fakih as per Affidavit C-40260

I have changed my name from Ansari Kamil Husain Mohammed Haroon to Kamil Hussain Mohammed Haroon Ansari as per Affidavit C-40242

I have changed my name from Tabrej Ibne Bashir Ahmed Kathewadi to Tabrez Bashir Ahmed Kathewadi as per Affidavit C-40261

I have changed my name from Aparajita Singh to Aprajita Singh as per Affidavit C-40243

I have changed my name from Sayyed Suhel Sayyed Ahamad Naziri to Suhel Sayyed Ahamad Naziri as per Affidavit C-40262

I have changed my name from Renuka Ganesh Vaidya to Ketaki Ganesh Vaidya as per Affidavit C-40222 I have changed my name from Mangala Vishnupant Inamdar to Swati Sudhir Vaidya as per Affidavit C-40223 I have changed my name from Khan Mohammed Naseem Manzoor Hasan to Khan Naseem Manzoor Hasan as per Affidavit C-40224 I have changed my name from Devendra Kumar Madanlal Khanna to Devendra Madanlal Khanna as per Affidavit C-40225 I have changed my name from Chanda Kishinlal Dingra to Heena Devendra Khanna as per Affidavit C-40226 I have changed my name from Syeda Amena Mehdi Abedi to Syeda Ameena Safder Ali Mir as per Affidavit C-40227 I have changed my name from Rafiqullah Chaudhari to Rafiqullah Choudhary as per Affidavit C-40228 I have changed my name from Taterao Baburao to Taterao Babu Chavan as per Affidavit C-40229 I have changed my name from Baburao Shankar to Babu Shankar Chavan as per Affidavit C-40230 I have changed my name from Muktabai Baburao to Muktabai Babu Chavan as per Affidavit C-40231 I have changed my name from Saddam Husain Hasan Mohammed to Saddam Husain Hasan Mohammed Shah as per Affidavit C-40232 I have changed my name from Shalini Bhardwaj to Sushila Devi Bhardwaj as per Affidavit C-40233

I have changed my name from Sanjay Rampal Chopra to Sanjay Chopra as per Affidavit C-40215

I have changed my name from Hasumati Ratilal Bhatt to Heena Sanjay Dani as per Affidavit C-40234

I have changed my name from Sweety Sanjay Chopra to Rinku Sanjay Chopra as per Affidavit C-40216

I have changed my name from Meghna Hetalkumar Pathak to Meghana Hetalkumar Pathak as per Affidavit C-40235

I have changed my name from Rakiyabee Abdul Jabbar Ansari to Rakiyabee Abdul Jabbar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40217

I have changed my name from Sumit Ravji Patel to Sumeet Ravji Patel as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Abdul Jabbar Ansari to Abdul Jabbar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40218

I have changed my name from Rajiv Khimji Patel to Ravji Khimji Patel as per Affidavit C-40237

I have changed my name from Motorwala Sania Abdul Kadar to Sania Abdul Kadar Jilani Motorwala as per Affidavit C-40219

I have changed my name from Shantabai Lakhmidas Mav to Shanti Mohan Mithiya as per Affidavit C-40238

C-40236

I have changed my name from Nilesh Ramchandra Tambe to Nilesh Ramchndra Rane as per Affidavit C-40244 I have changed my name from Rafique/Rafiq Mehboob Qureshi to Rafik Mehboob Qureshi as per Affidavit C-40245 I have changed my name from Deependra Kumar Choudhary to Deependra Choudhary as per Affidavit C-40246 I have changed my name from Kader Porbanderwala to Abdulkader Porbandarwala as per Affidavit C-40247 I have changed my name from Adil Pawan Baugh to Adil Sukumar Baug as per Affidavit C-40248 I have changed my name from Pawan Baugh to Sukumar Baug as per Affidavit C-40249 I have changed my name from Sujata Baugh to Farida Baug as per Affidavit C-40250 I have changed my name from Mehmood Pirjade to Mahamood Pirjade as per Affidavit C-40251 I have changed my name from Mariyam Mohammed Shabbir Shaikh to Mariyam Haroon Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40252 I have changed my name from Saswati Datta to Saswati Ghosh as per Affidavit C-40253 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammed Yasin Khan to Mr.Yaseen Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-40254 I have changed my name from Fazal Mehmood Kazi To Fazal Kazi As Per Affidavit C-40255 I have changed my name from Hina Banu Habibullah Shirshikar to Heena Asif Dafedar as per Affidavit C-40256 I have changed my name from Saeeda Begum Mohammed Saddiq Kodre to Saeeda Mohammed Saddiq Kodre as per Affidavit C-40257

I have changed my name from Shehnaz Mustaq Ahmed Mungay to Shahnaz Mushtaque Ahmed Mungaye as per Affidavit C-40258

I have changed my name from Khurshida Begum Fakih Abdul Jabbar Mukadam to Khurshida Zubair Dalvi as per Affidavit C-40263 I Samirbhai Babulal Shah have changed my name to Samir Babulal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40264 I Dipaben Samirbhai Shah have changed my name to Dipa Samir Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40265 I Dipaben Ajitkumar Sanghavi have changed my name to Dipa Samir Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40266 I Mehul Mukeshkumar Mistry have changed my name to Mehul Mukesh Mistry as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/12/14 C-40267 I Smt. Neetal Ashwin Mehta have changed my name to Smt. Nital Ashwin Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/12/14 C-40268 I Asmitaben Sanjaybhai Kakadiya have changed my name to Asmita Sanjay Kakadiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40269 I Sanjaybhai Odhavjibhai Kakadiya have changed my name to Sanjay Odhavjibhai Kakadiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40270 I Sanjaykumar Odhavjibhai Kakadiya have changed my name to Sanjay Odhavjibhai Kakadiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40271 I Nadim Ahmed have changed my name to Nadeem Ahmed Khan as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-49990 Dated: 05/03/2009 C-40272 I Vaseem Akram Abdul Mubin have changed my name to Waseem Abdul Mobeen Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40273

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

By A Special Correspondent

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he Shiv Sena has once again dared its own government of showing its guts in matters of international diplomacy. In an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana' yesterday, the party took pot-shots at the clamor being raised over surfacing of tapes attributed to fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim threatening a builder from his hideout in Clifton area in Pakistani city Karachi, sarcastically labelling the edit piece “the play is good, let it continue�.

The editorial questions whether the rulers (Bharatiya Janata Party led government)

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aharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) will soon be just a click away as the anti-corruption watchdog is preparing its own mobile application, aimed at bringing itself closer to the people.

According to the director general of the ACB, Pravin Dixit, “We are working on launching a mobile application shortly. It is under preparation. Through this mobile application, a victim can submit video, audio and digital files with just a click.�

The purpose of having a mobile application is that the common people, especially

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had the guts like the one showed by USA in the case of gunning down 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden inside Pakistan. It adds that if this is not possible then there is no use of “stomping your foot�.

The editorial sarcastically wonders whether to call this clamor over Dawood tapes as fable or loose talk and adds as to how long it would continue. It further expresses surprise over the hue and cry raised over the tapes. A European intelligence agency has recorded Dawood Ibrahim's voice and as expected people here have begun to claim that here is proof of Dawood's presence in Pakistan and are

ACB on the go The Anti Corruption Bureau will soon launch a mobile application which will allow the public access to its services at the touch of a button tech-savvy folks, can have easy access to the Maharashtra ACB, which has so far this year arrested as many as 1,661 corrupt government officials and their mediators...a 117 per cent surge as compared to the previous year.

With this application, the ACB hopes to allow victims

value of the budget is estimated to be around Rs unicipal Commissioner 35,000 crore to Rs 36,000 Sitaram Kunte, a 1985 crore. batch officer, is perplexed as Kunte is likely to focus on he prepares the fiscal budget information technology and for financial year 2015-16 effective implementation of which is likely to be his last auto development control BMC budget as he com- rule (auto DCR) to bring pletes his three-year term in maximum transparency in 2015. He wishes to leave his the civic business as part of impression over the city in the Prime Minister's call for his last budget before leav- Good Governance. ing the civic body. He also Civic and private employwants to please the Chief ees are reluctant to work in Minister in the budget for the Information and Techhis next posting. nology department due to According to sources, the multiple reasons.

Municipal Commissioner is According to sources, the likely to submit the budget present Director of IT defor the fiscal year 2015-16 to partment had submitted his the Standing Committee in resignation which has been early February and the total put on hold as there is no

demanding that the fugitive don be handed over. Both Dawood and Hafeez Saeed are in Pakistan and are living peacefully under Pakistani patronage. “For many years we have been demanding that Pakistan hand over terrorists under its patronage to India,� the editorial adds. It says that for years now we have been making this demand an that the play is good and it should continue. It may be recalled that the previous Shiv SenaBJP government in 1995-99 had asserted that it would drag Dawood Ibrahim wanted in the March 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast case back to India.

easy access to the department. Riding high on its successful traps so far, the ACB is leaving no stone unturned to be able to reach to common man by aptly tapping the innovating and revolving technology, said another officer.

The application will have information about the ACB's

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toll free number – 1064, its Facebook account link, names and numbers of some officers among others.

"In the current networked society, if the way of functioning of a public serving office is not upgraded with technology, one cannot serve the public effectively," said an officer.

Apart from tapping technology, ACB sleuths are putting their best efforts to mark their presence at gathering points.

"Our sleuths are also visiting large gatherings to promote the facilities offered to the citizens. We have also deployed our men at the places

volunteer for the post. Consequently, the civic body could not reach the goal of transparency in the civic departments.

For the last fiscal year, the Municipal Commissioner had presented a budget of Rs 31,178 crore with Rs 5.77 crore as surplus. However, he was criticised for a “very routine budget�.

Replacement of octroi with introduction of local body tax (LBT) is also on the agenda to please the business community. It is not confirmed whether LBT will come into force from the next fiscal year owing to the infrastructure and legal aspects.

In March-April 2015, a major reshuffle is expected in the state. In May 2015, Kunte known for corrupt dealings to completes his three-year curb the menace. We are tenure in the Brihanmumbai Corporation making all efforts to ensure Municipal that the amount a com- (BMC). plainant is required to pay during our trap is refunded to

them from the government

treasury on top priority. The government has initiated

special steps to refund the

money without much delay."

In 2013, as many as 764

corrupt public servants and their associates were held in !""#$%%& ' ( 574 traps, the ACB data )!%!*"" + ,- . / states. Like last year, the max- "01!%$ 2 3 4 imum number of officials 5& / 6

trapped by the Bureau in 7 / 2014 was from the revenue 84 #9:01#

department followed by po- !:;%!;!"%); lice department.

MUMBAI BUILDING REPAIRS AND RECONSTRUCTION BOARD TENDER NOTICE The Executive Engineer D-1 Div. M.B.R.& R. Board, invite sealed tenders in B-1 forms (percentage rates) from the eligible contractor's who are registered With MHADA/ M.B.R.& R. Board, P.W.D. and M.C.G.M. of appropriate Classes as shown in column No. 10 for repair works of cessed building as under: Sr. No. 1.

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Repairs to Bldg. No. 58, Khattar Ali Lane, Girgaon, Mumbai. (MLC Fund)

Amount put to tender Rs. 3.

Earnest money Rs. 4.

Security Deposit Rs. 5.

Cost of Blank Tender Rs. 6.

Date & time of issue of Blank Tender

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1. In case, if tender quoted below more than 5% to 10% below the estimated cost the security deposit will have to be paid @ 10% of the 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 FDR. The agency submitting the tender shall give undertaking in envelop No. 1 on their letterhead that there is no work in hand or in progress which is more than 10% below the estimated cost.

2. Blank tender form shall be issued only on production of original or photoset copies (duly attested) of valid registration and certificate of previous experience of similar nature of work done.

3. The Contractors who are not registered in M.H.A.D.A. should produce certified copy of affidavit duly notarised that they are not black listed in Govt. or Semi.Govt. Organisation at the time of submission.

4. Earnest money, deposit shall be paid in the form of short term deposit receipt for the period of the one year issued by the nationalised/schedule bank and endorsed in the name of Chief Account Officer, M.B.R. & R. Board, Mumbai.

5. The Blank Tender will be issued by the Executive Engineer D-1 Divn. M.B.R.& R. Board, at 89-95 Rajani Mahal, Tardeo Road, Mumbai- 400 034, as per column No.7. and will be received in the same office as per column No. 8 Sealed tender will be opened on the last date as per column No.8 if possible at 4.00 p.m. in the office Executive Engineer D-1 Div. M.B.R.& R. Board.

6. Right to reject any one or all tenders are reserved by the competent Authority.

7. It shall be noted that if the agency ( who has quoted his offer bellow the estimated cost )is reluctant to complete the tender formalities the agency shall be banned from quoting the tenders In MHADA for the period of minimum of 2 years. And even if the agency competes the tender formality and starts the work agency shall not be allotted any other work unless and until the work in question is completed.

8. Also available on the internet http://mhada.maharashtra.gov.in Sd/-

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CHANGE OF NAME

I Marykutty K. K. have changed my name to Maria Kuriakose as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40274 I Mariakutty V. M have changed my name to Sonia Mathew as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40275 I Mr. Samir Babulal Shah have changed my minor daughter’s name from Yashvi Samirbhai Shah to Yashvi Samir Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40276 I Mr. Samir Babulal Shah have changed my minor daughter’s name from Vrushti Samirbhai Shah to Vrushti Samir Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40277 I Gurmiet Kaur Chass have changed my name to Gurmeet Kaur Harjyot Singh Bhunvara as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40278 I Sandeep Kumar Fatehlal Jain have changed my name to Sandeep Fatehlal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40279 I Reshma Adil Judia have changed my name to Naznin Banoo Adil Judia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/11/14 C-40280 I Maria Soeb Rangwala have changed my name to Maria Hussain Rangwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40281 I Soeb Emranali Rangwala have changed my name to Hussain Emranali Rangwala as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-4523.

C-40282 I Ketankumar Manubhai Dave have changed my name to Ketan Manubhai Dave as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40283 I Rita Nanalal Kacha have changed my name to Rita Jitendra Chavda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40284 I Miss. Fatma Rafiq Ahmed Khan have changed my name to Miss. Fatima Rafique Ahmad Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40285 I Reema Jitendra Chawda have changed my name to Reema Jitendra Chavda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 28/11/14 C-40286 I Jyotibala Khimji Chheda have changed my name to Jyoti Jayant Shah Kenia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40287 I Dolly Jayant Shah have changed my name to Hasti Jayant Kenia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40288 I Jayant Khimji Shah have changed my name to Jayant Khimji Kenia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40289 I Jyoti Jayant Shah have changed my name to Jyoti Jayant Kenia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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CLASSIFIEDS I Mohamad Rafik Ali Bhai have changed my name to Rafik Ali Bhai Khokhar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40291

I Sitaben Bhupatrai Bosamia have changed my name to Seeta Jayendra Dave as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Babu Lal Patel have changed my name to Babubhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40292

I Naina Waman Dongare have changed my name to Nayana Rajiv Athalye as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mushira Mohammed Irfan have changed my name to Musfera Mohammed Irfan Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit 29/12/14 C-40293

I Shaileshkumar Viththalbhai Moradia/Shaileshkumar Viththalbhai Moradiya have changed my name to Shailesh Viththalbhai Moradiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Farida Begum Khalil Ahmed have changed my name to Farida Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit 29/12/14 C-40294 I Helal Ahmed Vali Mohammed have changed my name to Helal Ahmed Vali Mohammed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit 29/12/14 C-40295 I Hitesh Kumar Magaji Ahir have changed my name to Hitesh Magaji Ahir as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40296 I Mohammad Rabbani Mohd Zakir Ansari have changed my name to Mohammad Rabbani Mohd Zakir Hussain as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40297 I Maheta Pareshkumar Babulal have changed my name to Paresh Babulal Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40298 We Mr. Roy Kandathil & Mrs. Soji Roy have changed our minor son’s name from Shaun Roy to Shaun Roy Kandathil as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14.

C-40299 I Chetanbala Parshottamdas Patel have changed my name to Chetna Rajanikant Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40300 I Niravkumar Jagdishbhai Shah have changed my name to Nirav Jagdishbhai Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40301 I Rejwan Liyakhat Qureshi have changed my name to Rizwan Liyakhat Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40302 I Parulben Babulal Patel have changed my name to Parul Ramnik Shiroya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40303 I Anita Pundalik Kanakavlikar have changed my name to Sameera Sanjivraj Parve as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40304 I Krunal Rajendrakumar & Krunal Rajendrakumar Desai have changed my name to Kunal Rajendra Desai as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40305 I Rajendrakumar & Rajendrakumar Desai have changed my name to Rajendra Desai as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40306 I Mallikaben Rajendrakumar & Mallikaben Rajendrakumar Desai have changed my name to Mallika Rajendra Desai as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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We Mr. Arbab Mujtaba & Mrs. Firdos Girkar have changed our minor son’s name from Ziyan Mustafa to Zayan Mustafa as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40311 I Firdos Arbab Mustafa have changed my name to Firdos Girkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40312 I Shekhar Shetty have changed my name to Shekar Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40313 I Naresh Laxman Padvalkar have changed my name to Naresh Laxman Padwalkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40314 I Md Faruk Ali Reja / Mohammed Faruk Ali Reja have changed my name to Faruk Ali Reja as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40315 I Deepak Kumar Jivanbhai Mehta have changed my name to Dipakkumar Jivanbhai Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40316 I Joachim Timothy Colaco have changed my name to Joachim Colaco as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40317 I Coelho Blanch Cagetain have changed my name to Blanche Colaco as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40318 I Hitesh Ramawatar Shah have changed my name to Hitesh Nayana Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40319 I Nizamuddin have changed my name to Nizamuddin Pathan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40320 I Cyrus Keki Taraporewalla have changed my name to Cyrus Keki Taraporevalla as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40321 I Roshni Cyrus Taraporewalla have changed my name to Roshni Cyrus Taraporevalla as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40322 I Sangeeta Anil Patade have changed my name to Sanyogeeta Vilas Bhosle as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40323 I Narendra Harish Mirchandani have changed my name to Narene Harish Mirchandani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40324 I Gaurang Vrujlal Kariya have changed my name to Gaurang Vrajlal Karia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014 I Vrujlal Kariya have changed my name to Vrajlal Karia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40326 I Hansaben Vrujlal Kariya have changed my name to Hansaben Vrajlal Karia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40327 I Dilipkumar Shakarbhai Modi have changed my name to Dilip Sakarlal Modi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40328 I Shakarbhai Modi have changed my name to Sakarlal Modi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40329 I Mojahid Shabuddin Shaikh have changed my name to Mujahid Shabuddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40330 I Priyen Kirtibhai Patel have changed my name to Priyan Kirti Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40331 I Shiv Baran Sitaram Sharma have changed my name to Shiv Varan Sitaram Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40332 I Mr. Shreedhar Angara Kotian have changed my name to Mr. Sridhar Angara Kotian as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-40333 I Rekha Murlidharan have changed my name to Rekha Murli Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/12/14 C-40334 I Vimal Rajesh Sonani have changed my name to Vimla Rajesh Sonani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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MMRDA okays projects worth `69,425 crore

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he Mumbai Metroplitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved projects to the tune of Rs 69,425 crore to ramp up the infrastructure of Mumbai soon. These include 33.5-km Colaba-BandraSeepz (CBZ) Metro corridor project worth Rs 24,340 crore, 40-km long DahisarCharkop-Bandra-Mankhurd (DCBM) Metro Corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 25,605 crore and 32-km long Wadala-Ghatkopar-ThaneKasarvadavali (WGTK) Metro corridor requiring an expenditure of Rs 19,097 crore.

The Authority also approved four flyovers at Bandra-Kurla Junction and a Bandra-Kurla-Chunabhatti

(EEH) connector with a cost of Rs 227 crore and Rs 156 crore respectively to ease traffic in Bandra-Kurla Complex further.

In order to spruce up the transport infrastructure, MMRDA is presently executing projects worth Rs 22,816 crore. The MMRDA will take up 22-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project estimated to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 9,630 crore

and Phase-I of Virar-Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor with at a cost of Rs 9,326 crore. Besides, the Authority is also implementing 10.24-km of Wadala-Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Mono Corridor (Phase II) with an estimated cost of Rs 1,260 crore and Extended Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project worth Rs 2,600 crore.

The extended MUIP projects include development of 275km long road network, 14 fly-

overs, three creek bridges and two Road Over Bridges.

Earlier, in 2014, India’s first monorail project, connecting 8.93 km of Chembur-Wadala corridor, worth Rs 1,200 crore and Versova-AndheriGhatkopar metro rail project costing Rs 2,365 crore were commissioned. The other vital infrastructure projects delivered during the year included 17 km Eastern Freeway, built with a cost of Rs 1,463.87 crore; 3.5-km Santacruz-Chembur Link Road constructed with a cost of Rs 428 crore; 1,096-meter long flyover at Amar Mahal Junction worth Rs 76 crore; 2-km Sahar Elevated Road worth Rs 400 crore and southbound arm of Kherwadi flyover worth Rs 21.96 crore. aroosa.ahmed@afternoondc.in

Long wait for affordable dialysis

By Khushboo Panjabi

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he dialysis system which will reduce the financial burden of patients at the MT Agarwl Hospital in Mulund is still awaited. The organisation which was given land to start this facility has failed to do so after completing one year.

Meanwhile several notices sent to them have yielded nothing, as the organisation has not committed a start date. Now the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to cancel the agreement if the organisation cannot deliver in one month.

Last year the BMC had decided to award place under the Public Private Partnership (PPP model) to JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation) at the MT Agarwal Hospital to start a dialysis centre. The agreement was entered into on July, 2013, and the corporation had sent a letter to JITO on August 19, 2013, to start the centre as soon as possible, but to no avail.

BJP corporator Prakash Gangadhare raised this issue with the Improvement Committee and demanded that the centre be started or the agreement cancelled. Gangadhare said, “If this centre is started, then many poor patients in the area will be benefitted. Dialysis costs Rs 500 – 1,000 at private centres and not everyone can afford it.” He said that he wants the centre to start by January.

According to the agreement, JITO has promised to charge a considerably lesser amount of money for the treatment. The civic body will provide all other infrastructure facilities like water, light, land, etc.

In last one year, the BMC has sent six reminder letters to JITO but there has been no progress till date.

Deputy Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kishor Kshirsagar said, “We will send a letter to JITO if they don't start the centre in the next month, then action will be initiated and the lease

agreement will be cancel.”

Head JITO in Mumbai Sukhraj Nahar said, “Starting of the centre has been delayed due non issue of a no objection certificate from our Ghatkopar Unit.

Once we get a request letter, then we will start the process." khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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Auto drivers begin displaying their permits Offenders charged with fine of Rs 500 by RTO

By Aroosa Ahmed

given to such rickshaw drivers. However, in the Motor he Mumbai Metropoli- Vehicle Act (MVA) section 86 tan Region Transport Au- related to fines, this displaythority (MMRTA) had ing of the permit rule directed the autorickshaws should be added.” in the city to start displaying Pradeep Shinde, Deputy their permit in order to Regional transport Officer, make the passengers feel Andheri, said, “We had alsafe about their travel. They ready given the autorickhad been given a month's shaw drivers more than a time to start the display and month's time. This was apmany autorickshaw drivers proved in the MMRTA meetin the city have begun fol- ing and the direction should lowing it. However, the driv- have been immediate.”

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A permit displayed on the back seat, to assure passengers of safety. ers who have not displayed the permits yet have to face a fine of Rs 500.

Thampy Kurain, General Secretary, Autorickshaw Union, said, “We are listening to what the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has said and are acting according to their orders. However, there are many rickshaw drivers in the city currently who have no idea about the rule and the RTO is still charging them. This should not be done, another one month's time should be

Rajnath Yadav (40), autorickshaw driver, said, “I have no clue about the displaying of permits and I would not care. It is my vehicle and if the passenger does not want to commute, he is free to do so. What will the people who have got their new vehicle and just applied for permit do? And the replaced vehicles? These people will not have permits to show and will the RTO still charge the fine? This is injustice to the rickshaw drivers.”

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“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.”

— Denis Waitley

Bangalore blast I HE Bangalore bomb blast has shown that despite all the safety T arrangements that are being made, terrorists still carry out bomb blasts.

Following red alert issued few days ago, there has been in all major cities high-level bandobust. Despite it, however, a bomb blast was carried out by terrorists in Bangalore. A precious life was lost and some people sustained injuries.

It is difficult to provide security at every nook and corner of the city.

Our security forces cannot by themselves make every place in a city safe. They usually make security arrangements in places like railway stations, hotels, state Vidhan Sabha and in areas where crowds gather.

And they keep ignoring all the time looking for trouble.

The bomb blast in Bangalore has shown that the terrorists can — even when maximum security arrangements have been made — still strike.

In Mumbai, for instance, there is high-level security arrangements at all places. Security folks in plain clothes move about and keep a watch. Despite all this intensive vigil, bomb blasts take place. In Delhi where the Republic Day parade will be held is likely to get maximum attention of the terrorists.

What our security folks should do is to catch the terrorists and keep them permanently in jail. There are quite a few IM, SIMI and other terror groups freely moving across the country. We should not wait to arrest them till they actually cause blasts. Preventive detention on a large scale is the best way to keep terrorists out.

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T was not plebiscite, as the outgoing Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had cautioned before the polling. Yet the Jammu & Kashmir election was very much tilted towards the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) which reminded the Valley of autonomy, the kernel of the plebiscite demand.

The PDP, which has emerged the largest party with 28 seats, said during the election campaign that it would refurbish the state’s identity which, according to it, had been diluted by the ruling National Conference (NC).

Perhaps this paid dividends.

Unfortunately, the state which has been an example of secularism for the rest of the country has been somewhat polarized. The PDP won in the Muslim- majority Valley.

However, the most blame is that of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It has tried its best to polarise the society. It’s hush-hush campaign that the state’s integration meant little when the Hindus had no say in the affairs of governance. So electrifying has been the result that the party has jumped from 11 seats in the last election in 2008 to 25 seats.

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the regular forces to take over the Valley by force. The Maharaja sought India’s military support to ward off the Pakistan onslaught.

The then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru refused to extend any help until the state acceded to India.

The Maharaja had no alternative except to signing the instrument of accession. The Indian forces flew to Srinagar at the nick of time because the Pakistani troops were almost in the precinct of the airport. Had the Pakistani forces not indulged in looting and delayed their departure from Baramula so as to arrive in Srinagar before the Indian forces, the history of Kashmir would have been different.

Since the integration of Kashmir with India was in the hurried circumstances, although, Sheikh Abdullah was fully behind it. Nehru

Polarization in the state It is obvious that the polarization in the state has changed the complexion. Jammu has become a base of Hindus and the Valley that of Muslims. Incidentally, the BJP did not get a single seat in the Valley as predicted by Omar Abdullah, although it has increased the vote.

The problem is not new. By electing the Muslims from the Valley, the Kashmiris enjoy a vicarious satisfaction of being separate from the rest of India. The candidates who sustain this illusion get the support. However, this is nothing new.

The NC, founded by Sheikh Abdullah, a popular leader in Kashmir even when it was princely state, disseminated this idea when the state integrated with India after the lapse of British paramountcy in 1947. Maharaja Hari Singh, the Hindu ruler had the opinion to stay independent or join either with India or Pakistan. He preferred to stay independent.

I have no doubt that Jammu & Kashmir, a Muslim majority state, would have come to Pakistan if it had been patient. The Maharaja declared independence and entered into a standstill agreement with Pakistan. India refused to follow suit because it appeared to harbour some other ideas.

Impatient Pakistan sent troops followed by

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar promised that the wishes of the people would be ascertained after the things had settled down. That eventuality never came because of changes in the global picture. Pakistan which was claiming Kashmir joined military pacts of the West and accepted weapons from it. Those were the days of the Cold War. The Pakistan’s action was taken as a step towards joining the Western bloc.

Nehru said at that time that his promise to ascertain the wishes of the people of Kashmir did not hold good because of the induction of weapons by the West. The Pakistan’s government blames Nehru for going back on his promise but its acceptance of weapons by the Western bloc changed the situation and diluted Pakistan’s claim.

The choice to join either India or Pakistan held the ground for decades. For some time the Kashmiris have raised the standard of independence (Azadi) a sovereign country of

What is ‘spiritual attainment’?

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HE definition of spiritual attainment can be found in the study of human nature.

For the nature of man is one and the same, be he spiritual or material. There are five things that man yearns for: life, power, knowledge, happiness and peace, and the continual appetite which is felt in the deepest self yearns for one or other of these five things.

In order to fulfill the desire to live man eats and drinks and protects himself from all dangers of life. And yet his appetite will never be fully satisfied, because though he may escape all dangers, yet the last danger, which man calls death, he cannot escape.

In order to obtain power, which is the next thing, a man does everything to gain physical strength, influence, or rank. He seeks every kind of power. And he always runs up against disappointments, because he will find that wherever there is a power of ten degrees, there will always be another power of twenty

degrees to run up against. Just think of the great nations whose military power was once so immense that one could never have believed that they would suddenly collapse. One would have thought that it would take them thousands of years to fall, so great was their power. We need not look for it in history, we have just seen this happen in the last few

MATTER & SPIRIT years. We have only to look at the map.

Then there is the desire for knowledge. This desire promotes a tendency to study. A man might study and study all through his life, but even if he read all the books in all the great libraries there would still remain the question, 'why?' That 'why' will not be answered by the books he studies, by exploring the facts which belong to outer life.

their own. How a land-locked state would keep its freedom intact without reaching an understanding either with India or Pakistan for a passage with the outside world is beyond comprehension. Yet azadi is what has swept the Kashmiris off their feet. Pakistan, which was once unequivocal opposed to the proposal, has now shed its objection. Its expectation is that the Azad Kashmir would ultimately join their co-religionist, the Muslims, in Pakistan.

Whatever the twist of history, the fact is that India cannot hand over Kashmir to Pakistan, nor can Pakistan take Kashmir forcibly from India. The two have to reach a peaceful settlement for the betterment of the people and for normalization in the region. They have fought three wars and a mini one at Kargil. Both countries are also nuclear powers. But there is no end of hatred. No doubt, several futile attempts have been made to sort out the problem. The reason is that Pakistan considers Kashmir an unfinished task of partition while the state has integrated with India legally.

All the formulas and proposals have failed to produce a solution because the party’s concerned are not really for an agreement but for the prevalence of their ideas.

Wasted 67 years The two countries have wasted some sixtyseven years in finding a solution to the dispute over Kashmir. Both can waste another 67 years if they do not come down from the pedestal of rigidity on which they continue to sit.

Pakistan has brought in the factor of religion and has made the problem more intractable. The proposal that the Hindu majority Jammu joins India and the Muslim majority Valley Pakistan may reopen the wounds of partition.

There cannot be one sided solution. There will have to be consensus. There can be a solution on the basis of British cabinet mission plan which envisaged the retention of basics of partition that has still kept India together. Ultimately, the partition formula came to prevail.

A new proposal, which I suggest is that defence and foreign affairs of Kashmir under India should vest in New Delhi and likewise defence and foreign affairs of Kashmir under Pakistan with Islamabad. The rest of the subjects should be transferred to the Kashmiris and the border between the two Kashmirs should be abolished. This maybe initiate a new relationship, devoid of mistrust and hostility.

In the first place nature is so profound that man's limited life is not long enough to probe its depths. Comparatively or relatively one may say that one person is more learned than another, but no one reaches true satisfaction by the outer study of life.

The fourth kind of appetite is happiness.

Man tries to satisfy it by pleasures, not knowing that the pleasures of this world cannot make up for that happiness which his soul really seeks after. Man's attempts are in vain. He will find in the end that every effort he made for pleasure brought greater loss than gain.

Besides that which is not enduring, which is not real in its nature, is never satisfactory.

Lastly, there is the appetite for peace. In order to find peace one leaves one's environment which troubles one. One wants to get away from people, one wants to sit quietly and rest. But he who is not ready for that peace would not find it even if he went to the caves of the Himalayas, away from the whole world.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

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SOME TV channels were abuzz on Friday night with reports of Dawood Ibrahim being caught on tape talking to his business associates in Dubai by a western intelligence agency. It is an open secret that Dawood is in Pakistan. Pakistan would neither ever admit that Dawood is living there nor ever agree to deport him to India.

India would be dreaming to even think on those lines. In fact, Pakistan lovingly nourishes and protects characters like Dawood and Hafiz. Therefore whatever has to be done has to be done by us independently. If US can do an Osama from across seven seas, then why can't we, staying so close by?

The trouble with us is we have a very short-term memory. Almost 300 people were killed in the multiple blasts master minded by Dawood 21 years ago. And the killer is still openly flaunting his misdeeds. Almost 200 were killed in the 26/11 attack six years ago, and we are still trying to be a good neighbour to our enemy. How can we deliberately cease to think about these incidents so easily?

With us and within no time, everything becomes business as usual.

It is high time, Namo should take it up with Obama when he comes to India on January 26. We need to be ready face the consequences no matter what.

— Chandrakant Kotian, via email

Teach Pak a lesson

DO A USA: With Dawood Ibrahim's Pakistan residence being an open secret, many in India want the Union government to get hold of Ibrahim through an Indian armed exercise.

INDIA’S telling to Pakistan to hand over terror king-pin Dawood Ibrahim is like asking the leader of a gang of dacoits to nab one of its own member. The fountainhead of international Islamic terrorism,

Congrats Bachchan

Stricter rape laws needed

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also Chief Secretaries, who were the judges for the competition have remarked quite appropriately "What is new? These have been there for years". If the governance is indeed good, there is no need for the authorities themselves to tom-tom the same. Even after seven months of the new regime, the common man is yet to see any change for the better.

(NC) and the Congress intensified.

The PDP's alternative option is to accept the support of the Congress party, which has 12 legislators, and the NC, which has 15, in the 87member Assembly. It is in touch with both the parties as it wrestles with the dilemma of joining hands with the BJP. There was speculation in political circles that if the BJP is — Dr V Subramanyan, Thane not able to reach an agreement with PDP, it may present the Governor with a list of 30 MLAs by January 1 to show that it had two more than ILLEGAL and increasing menace of the PDP, raising the remote possibanners has created a havoc in bility of it being invited first to take Mumbai. Metro city did suffer be- a shot at ministry formation.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Pune cause of too many illegal banners. It is a right step in the right direction

that the Bombay High Court ruling to take strict action against illegal AS per a news item in the print hoardings. By putting banners and media, the Union H M has said that hoardings at every nook and corner there cannot be a government in the city is getting spoiled with Jammu & Kashmir without the BJP's shabby look and despite stern participation. However, the results warnings, the political parties are statistics of all the seats in the Asnot heeding to the request of sembly tells us a different story. If NMMC and the trend continues. the secular (?) parties like the PDP, Maharashtra state should take the the Congress and the NC decide to lead in this direction. Despite all the set aside their bloated egos and join restrictions on hoardings used as hands, their combined tally can the publicity tool of politicians keep easily exceed the half-way mark of on multiplying and there is no stop- 44. The common platform on which ping. We will see an end to banner these disparate elements can come war sooner or later. Let us hope bet- together is their avowed aim of ter sense will prevails in the days to keeping the communal (?) forces come. Banners are bad for the envi- out of power.

— Vineet Phadtare, Borivali ronment and it spoils the appearance of a clean and green city.

Illegal banners

Syed Ahmad Khan. Are these the two foremost educationists in the country? What about Raja Ram Mohan Roy? And Swami Dayanand Saraswati? But we seem to forgetting someone who really ensured that this country occupies an important place in the modern world with many of its executives at the top in many spheres of human activity. That was Thomas Babington Macaulay, who brought English into the country and “imposed” it on us.

Perhaps many today, including some of the Bharat Ratnas studied in institutions set up by the British or in Jesuit and convent schools and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan colleges, where English was the medium of instruction. Those who did not, definitely sent their children or grand children to English CONGRATS to Amitabh Bachchan medium schools. Some of our “edufor having been honoured with the cationists” also went to US univerprestigious Yash Chopra Memorial sities like Yale. So why not a Bharat Award instituted by T Subbarami Ratna for Macaulay? Honourable Reddy for his contribution to Indian HRD Minister, I will accept Sanskrit Cinema and which he opulently as a compulsory language when merits. Frankly speaking, Amitabh ISRO uses a Sanskrit manual to asBachchan is the only actor to win semble and launch a GSLV. Done? the maximum awards for his per- Incidentally, why don’t you start formances and he has never suc- speaking in Sanskrit in Parliament? cumbed to praises from his Would that not be a wonderful exsycophants and his well wishers. ample?

— T R Ramaswami, Kandivali Whatever status and recognition he is enjoying is and whatever awards he is being honoured are purely on his talents and merits. He even deserves the Bharat Ratna.

— K V Raman, Malad IT is high time that rape laws are amended in India. After the December 16, 2012, Delhi gang rape case, rapes have increased in India. Even IN the light of the Bharat Ratna for children of the age of four years are Madan Mohan Malaviya, demands not spared. Barbaric laws like those are being made for the award to of Saudi Arabia and other Arabian Gulf countries should be introduced in India where the criminal (read rapist) is either beheaded or If death strikes before I prove my stoned to death. Our laws don’t act blood, I swear I will kill death. as a deterrent and culprits often go — Capt Manoj Pandey unpunished. Most often rapists escape with a light punishment, as

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as the theocratic regime of Islamabad is ill-known, requires an adversary like Israel to teach the bigotic regime a lesson of its lifetime.

— Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

— Jayanthy Subramaniam, Sanpada

Tough job for PDP

THE Peoples’ Democratic Party set tough conditions for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is wooing it for the formation of the new government in Jammu & Kashmir, declaring that its stand against revocation of Article 370 was “non-negotiable”.

— Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivali Indicating that the PDP, with the highest tally of 28 followed by BJP with 25, may find it hard to do business with the saffron party, it also THIS refers to the report 'No gover- said it remained committed to the nance on 'Good Governance' Day' revocation of the controversial (ADC, Dec 27) which says it all very Armed Forces Special Powers Act eloquently that work came to a halt (AFSPA). That is unlikely to be acfor several days in the city munici- ceptable to BJP. With Governor N N pal corporation with all Asst and Vohra setting a deadline of January Deputy Commissioners and their 1 for the PDP and BJP to come up subordinates plunging headlong with proposals for government forinto showcasing the government's mation, behind-the-scenes conwork through a poster competition. tacts among the principal players Three former Commissioners and including the National Conference

they enjoy political clout which can be seen in so many rape case incidents. It's high time the government framed new rape laws where even juveniles are not spared and they are given maximum punishment.

No governance

The real Congress THOUGH the Congress is celebrating 130 years of its existence, one question continues to beg for an answer. Is it the original Congress party established in 1885 by A O Hume? It could have been called so but only till November 1969. During that fateful month, consequent upon the vertical split in the party over the defeat of its official Presidential nominee, the party top brass had suspended Indira Gandhi from its primary membership. She left the party with her followers to form Congress (I), and the original entity came to be known as the Congress (O). It is the latter, the original, which subsequently merged with the Janata Party in 1977. Therefore, strictly speaking, this anniversary is the 38th birthday of the organisation formed in 1977 as Congress (I), - Congress (Indira).

—Arun Malankar, Santacruz

May good council prevail IT is a welcome sign that people in Mumbai are geared up to celebrate New Year in style this year also but it should not be fatal.

Christmas party caused a death in the city and that is giving alarm bells for the night of New Year creating more ruckus in the city with rash and negligent driving. Drunk driving has caused many deaths in the Metro and it is high time that we pay heed to the traffic rules and control speed while driving on highways and crowded streets. The speed limit can take you to safety rather than over speeding after consuming alcohol. The traffic regulations are over looked and speed kills pedestrians. Heavy fines must be imposed on erring drivers. For example, jumping a signal may

NEW YEAR: With the New Year celebrations just a day away, people are urged to be cautious while consuming alcohol and partying, and have a sane celebration. cost you Rs 5,000 and the more serious drunk driving will pinch your purse by Rs 50,000. This is by far the maximum fine imposed on serious traffic violations. A fine for causing death of a child is a right step in the right direction. Just like

in foreign countries, we can come across accident-free roads in our country in the days to come. Caution should be the main thing to follow and the traffic police should be alert in booking offenders.

— C K Subramaniam, Sanpada

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State swings into action to acquire land

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has decided to complete the preconstruction work on priority basis. fter the announcement in the City & Industrial Development Corstate legislature to make Navi poration (CIDCO) will launch this Mumbai International Airport development work in less than a operational by 2019, the state gov- month from now and tenders for ernment has swung into action to the project are expected to be complete the much-delayed land floated in the first half of 2015. acquisition for this ambitious projA total of 2,268 hectares of land ect in the new year. was to be acquired for this new airThe Chhatrapati Shivaji Interna- port. Though the process took time, tional Airport at Santacruz currently it is now almost over. Ninety per handles close to 700 landings and cent of the land required has been take offs every day and it is expected taken over and compensation in the to reach saturation in a couple of form of 22.5 per cent developed years. To avoid the precarious situa- land is being handed over to the tion at the airport, the government project affected people (PAP). The

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government is all set to start the work anytime now. This work includes reclamation of marshy land, increasing the level of land above sea level, flattening of one or two hills, diversion of the Ulwe river and relocation of some power lines.

CIDCO's formula of providing 22.5 per cent land to the PAP has been by and large accepted by most farmers and land holders. Out of the 1,194 land owners whose 671 hectare land is being taken for the main airport structures, 1,134 have already signed the documents and have accepted the compensation.

Under the 22.5 per cent formula, over 86 hectares of land has been allotted to these persons.

The new second airport for Mumbai is to be built on a design-buildoperate and transfer basis through public-private partnership. The prequalification discussions were attended by many companies such as Tata Realty, GMR, GVK, IL&FS, ESSEL Infra, Ferrovial, Zurich Airports and Vinci. One of the main conditions is that the developer should offer the shortest period in recovering the cost and handing over the project back to the government.

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inister for Public Health Dr Deepak Sawant yesterday announced that the government will launch its Telemedicine project in the tribal region of Melghat in Amravati district from January 23.

This is in sync with Shiv Sena pres-

Dr Deepak Sawant ident Uddhav Thackeray announcing his dream project 'Shiv Arogya Yojana' on September 7 which had talked about linking rural hospitals, especially in tribal areas, through Telemedicine.

Speaking to newspersons at his Mantralaya office, he said that the scheme will later be expanded to cover the entire state.

On the issue of the central government-funded Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)-run hospitals in state, the Minister for Public Health disclosed that the Centre now wants the states to take up the running and administration of the ESIC hospitals in the state.

Dr Sawant stated that the decision

would entail a burden of few thousand crores which will be hard to bear. There are 13 ESIC hospitals in the state, one of which is at Andheri. For the past few years the Centre has also not made any appointments to the ESIC board.

Dr Sawant added that out of the total revenue generation, the Centre kept one-third of it and gave the rest to the state. He added that the Center has kept the 400-odd ESIC dispensaries running where it allocates Rs 500 crore for maintenance. The Minister for Public Health stated that the state cabinet will have to take a decision on whether or not to accept the Centers proposal. Commenting on the health system in the state, he said that the government will start recruitment process to fill vacant posts in the health department from January 15.

The Shiv Arogya Yojana which was unveiled by the Sena president on September 7 at Sena Bhavan, Dadar, sought to provide quality advice of expert doctors from Mumbai to poor villagers in remote tribal areas of the state. Initially the scheme was to cover the 13 Shiv Sena offices across the state that have been video-linked to party headquarters at Sena Bhavan. Thackeray had then stated that once the Sena-BJP-led Mahayuti government came to power, the government plan is to link all district hospitals and governmentrun medical colleges through the project with Mumbai. Thackeray stated that the scheme involved specialist doctors in Mumbai who can share their experience with doctors across the state.

Chaos in TMC’s general body meeting

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WHAT A WASTE... Water gushes out after an underground pipeline burst, bang outside the BMC headquarters on Monday.

Civic workers were seen busy fixing the leakage on the damaged pipeline.

CM Fadnavis travels in crowded local train C

hief Minister Devendra Fadnavis yesterday surprised many evening peakhour commuters by boarding the 6.29 pm Kalyan semi-fast local train.

He took the most common route of Mumbaikars while traveling from Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) to Kalyan to attend a function.

He went to Kalyan to inau-

gurate the Kalyan Film festival.

During his local travel, he interacted with the commoners. He was also obliged a few commuters by talking to the relatives of some of them over the phone. Many commuters told him about their grievances faced in their daily commuting.

he Opposition in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) yesterday created chaos in the general body meeting with regard to bars remaining open on December 31.

The last adjourned general body meeting was continued yesterday in a dramatic way leading to chaos by the opposition and general body members. The meeting which was suppose to start at 2 pm began at 4 pm without the presence of Mayor Sanjay More. As a result, the meeting was adjourned for 20 minutes, while the party leaders of the Shiv Sena and the Mayor were noticed having a meeting with the bar owners in the city. The Congress and NCP leaders therefore began protesting against the Mayor.

More and commissioner Asin Gupta were busy having a meeting with the bar owners regarding December 31 and according to commissioner Gupta, the meeting was conducted with regard to some licenses for bar owners in Thane. Of the 800 bars in Thane, 40 per cent of them run without both the OC

(occupation certificate) and CC (Completion certificate) and 70 don't have an OC. "Both the mayor and the commissioner, instead of attending the meeting, were busy having a discussion with the bar owners in the city for an hour, which is against the rule of the corporation. Hence, we had asked the asked the officials to give a clarification on the same and an action against bar owners who step in without any permission was demanded," said Manoj Shinde, Congress corporator.

Milind Patankar, ex-deputy commissioner, TMC, said, "Many proposals were signed by the mayor without any prior discussion, which is against democracy and the rules of corporation. The proposals which I was supposed to discuss are 89, 91, 94, 98, 99, 101 and 102, which consists of important issues including property tax, digging of roads and welfare of citizens etc. But the chaos of other members didn't give us a chance to speak. Hence I have written to the Commissioner, to take these issues again on agenda in the general body meeting.”

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>> Find out what diets and workouts you can carry forward to 2015

2014 Through the course of 2014, we’ve seen several diets, workouts and fitness concepts come to the forefront, all promising to keep you in the best possible shape. But, as the year draws to a close, which ones should you take forward to 2015, and which ones should you leave behind? Dev Goswami & Yamini Walia speak to a few experts to find out

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e’re sure that several new diets and exercises will pop up in the next year that you can look forward to. But, before you step into the new year, let’s take a look at some of the most popular trends from 2014 and find out whether our experts (nutrition expert, Saima Shaikh and fitness expert, Badal, from Anytime Fitness) think that you should forget or take them with you into the new year.

Diet trenDs This year, we saw a few new diets enter the spectrum of nutrition, but there were also several old ones that jumped back in style. Most of these focus on simple, minimal eating.

Take a look at what Saima thinks about this year’s diet trends.

Paleo diet The paleolithic diet is based on a simple concept — eat what the cavemen (who were from the paleolithic era, which is where the name comes from) ate. Remember thought that there is no evidence to suggest that this is actually what they ate. The diet involves avoiding grains, eating a lot of meat (which provides protein), reducing your carbohydrate intake by staying away from starchy vegetables and focussing on a high intake of non-starchy vegetables and fruits for fibre. The diet is based on the premise that human metabolism hasn’t really evolved since the Stone Age. expert speak: Saima warns us about the dangers of consuming too much cholesterol if you follow this diet. Also,

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Atkins diet Carbohydrates have gotten a really bad name through the year, bringing the Atkins diet back in focus. This is another popular eating plan that recommends minimal carbohydrate consumption. It aims to stimulate the beginning of a process called ketosis, where your body switches from using glucose as energy, to burning fat to produce the required energy. Reducing your carbohydrate intake means that there is no glucose for your body to use, triggering ketosis. expert speak: Saima tells us that you can definitely carry this diet is to the new year. However, she recommends that you speak to a nutritionist in order to draw up a safe, balanced diet plan. It’s important to consume a basic amount of carbohydrates in order to ensure that your body stays safe and healthy.

Go gluten free This, like 2013’s veganism, was not just a big trend, it was also a massive movement on social media. It involves eliminating gluten, a protein that is found in wheat and barley, from your diet. We’re not quite sure how it became supposedly healthy,

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because this diet originated as a means to cope with celiac disease — which occurs when your body reacts adversely with gluten. expert speak: We’re sure that you know what we’re going to say next. There is no evidence that explains whether a gluten-free diet benefits healthy individuals who do not suffer from celiac disease. But, Saima does add that if you’re looking for instant weight-loss, you can follow a gluten-free diet for a few weeks — but no more, because you’ll risk putting yourself in danger.

Diet confusion This is a relatively new trend where you confuse your brain into eating less. It involves practices such as eating a bowl of unshelled pistachios (since they take up more space, a bowl full of unshelled pistachios will see you eating less than eating from a bowl full of shelled ones) and serving yourself in the kitchen to keep yourself from seeing the dish and wanting seconds. It also involves a psychological tips such as not making the habit of eating in your car, because otherwise you will always feel hungry when you’re in a car. expert speak: Saima tells us that this doesn’t work well for all.

For some, she says, it might work wonders, but for others, it might not have any effect. So, whether you should follow it in the new year depends on you. She tells us that a better understanding of healthy eating habits is a much better way to avoid following an unhealthy diet.

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The Mediterranean diet There are several versions of this diet, but the basic concept is to follow one that is similar to the type of food that is eaten as part of various Mediterranean cultures, which follow cuisines that have proven to be extremely healthy. Apart from maintaining a healthy weight, a Mediterranean diet can also reduce your risk of suffering from various diseases — especially those that could affect your heart. expert speak: Saima tells us that you need to be wellinformed before you begin such a diet. You’ll need to make sure that you choose the correct diet plan. Also, remember that this diet can actually harm you if you don’t support it with a physically active lifestyle, which is another important, but often ignored aspect of the Mediterranean culture.

>> Bodyweight workouts were popular this year and are a great way to build muscle and reduce injuries

>> While the Mediterranean diet is healthy, it only works if it’s supplemented with exercise

FiTNeSS TreNdS Take a look at what was popular in the world of fitness this year, and find out what Badal has to say about the trends.

Top 5 FiTNeSS GAdGeTS

Now that you know about what workouts have been trending, here we bring you a round up of fitness gadgets that gained popularity across the world in 2014.

Nike Fuelband

The Nike Fuelband is a wristband that has motion sensors to track your movement throughout the day, translating your activity into Nike Fuel points that let you compare your progress with other people.

High intensity interval training High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) was a big, big hit this year. It’s not an exercise plan, but a concept and includes workouts such as Insanity HIIT, Tabata HIIT, Jillian Micheal’s Bodyshred and Cathe Friedrich’s HIIT. These workouts include high-intensity activity, followed by short periods of rest. expert speak: Badal says that you can continue this in the new year. It boosts your metabolism, while increasing stamina and strength. However, remember to take safety measures before you begin with these programmes. Always warm-up before training, take longer rest periods and shorter intervals.

Choosing the correct workout is also important. >> Personal training, though expensive, can help you achieve better results

Jawbone Up

Jawbone Up is a wristband that tracks the quality of your sleep. These fitness trackers have a built-in accelerometer, which helps you measure the amount of time that you have slept for, as well as the number of times that you have tossed and turned.

Bose Sie2i Headphones

Fitbug

A Fitbug is a wearable fitness tracker, which comes with a coaching plan and provides you with a daily progress report to help you stay on track with your fitness goals.

Nothing is more irritating than headphone chords that get tangled during exercise. This is exactly why we love the Bose Sie2i Headphones, which feature short chords.

The insanity Workout The Insanity Workout created quite a stir in the fitness world this year. This workout helps with weight loss, adding muscle mass and basically improving your overall fitness levels. You can perform this workout without leaving the comfort of your home and achieve desired results in a matter of just 60 days.

However, remember that this isn’t easy. It requires you to constantly make the most effort. expert speak: This not a workout that everyone should follow.

Badal says that it is only for those who are extremely motivated and want ripped muscles. He also adds that you should plan this workout under a trainer’s guidance, because it carries a high risk of injuries.

Short workouts

Griffin Adidas Micoach Armband

As the names suggests, the Griffin Adidas Micoach is an armband that can be connected to your iPhone to check your exercise statistics, as well as daily activity levels.

Fitness applications & devices Several fitness enthusiasts have begun to rely on fitness applications and fitness bands to stick to their fitness regime.

With these applications, you can become your own fitness trainer — from planning your workout to evaluating the results. On the other hand, fitness bands are slowly picking up as well. These sensor-based gadgets give you a report of your overall health, helping you improve your workout and identify something that might be wrong with your body. expert speak: Badal says that fitness devices and applications are a great way to track your physical activity and workout and should definitely be promoted more in 2015.

personal training Working out with a fully certified, professional and experienced trainer was another big trend in 2014. There are obvious benefits — an occasional helping hand from your regular instructor at the gym won’t help you to watch out for injuries, incorrect posture and might even have you doing exercises that you don’t really need, or are too risky. expert speak: If you have the money, are a serious fitness buff, and want a well-sculpted body, go for it. Badal tells us that personal training can help you boost your motivation and ensure better, more effective results.

Body weight training Equipment-free workouts have been around for a long time, but in 2014, they truly went mainstream. Body weight training involves using your weight for resistance instead of relying on any gym equipment, making it an inexpensive and effective way to exercise. It includes exercises such as pullups and pushups. These techniques can help you gain strength, build muscle, boost your heart health, increase flexibility and burn fat. expert speak: There is no doubt that this is something that you can carry forward into the new year. Badal tells us that body weight training tones your muscles, while burning fat and also reducing your risk of injuries.

Short workouts such as the 7-minute workout or 15-minute workout are a time-saving and efficient way to lose weight.

These workouts can be performed with your body weight, a chair and a wall and so, require no equipment. These workouts are touted to be safe and ensure that you make the maximum out of each and every minute. If you’ve downloaded applications for any of these workouts, watch the videos carefully before attempting them. expert speak: If you plan them correctly with the help of a trainer, you can carry this forward into the new year. However, if you don’t plan a workout that suits you best, you’ll just be wasting your time without seeing any results. Badal tells us that a good trainer will be able to design a circuit-based workout that will be challenging, short and effective.

resistance band based workouts If you’re bored of your regular workouts, then resistance band workouts are for you.

Workouts such as the band-thruster, resisted push-up, reverse flyes, monster walk, split squat and curls are easy to follow and versatile. The bands stimulate muscle growth as they make it easier to control the resistance and keep it focussed consistently on the targeted muscle group. expert speak: Badal tells us that you should only take this trend forward only if you have no other way to stay fit. These workouts are effective, but don’t offer the same results as a normal workout and so, are best for those who are constantly on the move. A frequent flier, for example, can store a resistance band in his suitcase and use it to exercise, no matter where he is.

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Make it at hoMe This one uses chicken bones, but you can replace it with bones from other meats as well. ingredients: 1 whole chicken, 2 bay leaves, vegetable scraps such as onions, carrots, leeks; 4-6 whole peppercorns and water.

Method: Brown the chicken bones and the meat for a few minutes until it takes on colour. Add to it vegetable scraps, spices and cover it with water. Simmer it for a minimum of 2-3 hours (the longer, the better), before using it. You can drink it by itself, or use it as a base for soups, sauces and curries.

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Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more

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rapeseed oil has been known for its beneficial properties for a very long time and now, several companies are introducing its pure variety in stores across the city. While the oil was previously primarily used for cosmetic benefits, it’s also really great to cook with.. The high smoking point makes it a great oil (some say it’s better than olive oil) to fry foods in, as well as to make salad dressings and mayonnaise. It also promises good flavour that is subtle enough not to overpower the flavours of your food.

the benefits benefits of bone broth If you are still sceptical about including bone broth in your diet, take a look at some of its health benefits. healthy joints Several people take glucosamine supplements to protect themselves from joint pain and other joint-related problems. But, instead of resorting to medication, give bone broth a shot. It contains natural glucosamine, making it the perfect addition to your diet if you are worried about creaky joints.

Collagen boost If your skin is feeling a little lacklustre or worse for wear, tank up on bone broth as it is a natural source of collagen, which helps plump your skin and make it look more radiant, and also gives you strong, shiny nails and hair. tummy troubles If you regularly suffer from diarrhea, constipation or food intolerances, incorporate bone broth into your diet. It contains gelatine, which helps seal holes in your intestine and also works wonders at curing leaky gut syndrome and relieving

BONE BROTH It may sound vile, like something out of a horror film, but bone broth is definitely catching on as a health food trend. Shirley Mistry tells you everything you need to know

What is it?

Do you remember the chicken soup that your mother or grandmother made every time you were down with the flu? The kind that simmered over a stove for a few hours and was never poured out of a can or a sachet? Turns out, bone broth is just an upgraded version of your grandma’s trusty broth/ soup recipe. While most of us use stock cubes and concentrates to make soup, making bone broth from scratch adds a lot of flavour, and it is also extremely nutritious, devoid of chemicals, artificial flavours, additives and colouring agents.

It is prepared by boiling bones of meat with herbs, spices and vegetables for a few hours, to infuse it with the minerals and vitamins that are present in the bones.

Above all, you don’t need gourmet

symptoms such as bloating, gas and cramps. sleep tight Bone broth is also rich in glycerine, which helps you sleep better and works to improve your memory. So, if you have restless nights and can’t get restful sleep without waking up several times, have some bone broth.

ingredients to prepare it (check our box to find out how you can make bone broth at home), and it is an inexpensive way to give your family a good dose of nutrients.

so much stronger Minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium and calcium, along with vitamins and other nutrients present in bone broth gives you super strong bones, they also help boost your immunity. Bone marrow, which seeps into bone broth, helps strengthen your immune system and fight minor diseases better.

This oil may make cooking a simpler process, but it also promises to make it healthier. Grapeseed oil contains a property called oligomeric procyanidin, which is an antioxidant. It also helps your cardiovascular health and lowers bad cholesterol, while helping people with diabetes, improving circulation and relieving the symptoms of arthritis. It contains several fatty acids, helps reduce swelling and has beneficial astringents and flavanoids.

the risk

While the oil is really beneficial, don’t blindly pour it over your salads. Although it doesn’t have too many side effects, if you’re allergic to grapes, stay away from the oil. Mild side effects include nausea, dizziness and headaches and some people may even suffer from indigestion.

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Sula Vineyards recently launched a 100% pure variety of this oil that, of course, we had to try out. The allpurpose oil is touted as one with zero transfats and zero chemicals, which is great because several types of grapeseed oil do contain a scant amount of chemicals. The oil has a slightly nutty flavour that some may hate, but I think that it tasted best in a salad dressing. It’s easy enough to cook with and while it’s true that it doesn’t interfere with the flavour of your food, that may have been why I wasn’t particularly fond of it. It may just take a little getting used to though! Impressively packaged, long-lasting and well priced, it also serves as a really good moisturiser because it isn’t greasy and gets absorbed into your skin easily. *Pick it up from retail outlets such as Godrej Nature’s Basket, Haiko, www.localbanya.com, www.bigbasket.com and www.ekstop.com for `295

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Use it as a hot oil treatment Warm sesame seed oil promotes healthy hair growth. All you need to do is massage it on to your scalp (make sure that the oil isn’t scalding hot), and its omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acid content will provide nourishment.

Keep your bones healthy Sesame seeds are rich in zinc which promotes bone health. A deficiency of this mineral can cause hip and spine osteoporosis.

Sesame seeds are also rich in calcium, which is also critical for good bone health.

Use is as cooking oil Sesame seed oil makes your meals heartfriendly because it is rich in oleic acid, which promotes cardiovascular health. It also contains an antioxidant called sesamol, which removes free radicals from your body, and linoleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid that is required for healthy blood, arteries and nerves.

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Panic attacks are difficult to deal with, especially because they’re often misunderstood. Do you think that you know enough about this anxiety disorder? Dev Goswami suggests you take this quiz to find out whether you’re adequately equipped to deal with one

1. You often eat a bowlful of strawberries instead of your regular meal. a. True. b. False.

2. You don’t realise you’ve been eating an entire box of strawberries, because you never feel full while eating them. a. True. b. False.

It can help with anti-ageing Sesame seed oil is a great source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that is present in several antiageing creams. Vitamin E helps fight the effects of free radicals, which are the main reason for premature wrinkles.

sesame seeds Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops and sesame seeds have several properties that can benefit your health. Yamini Walia tells you about ten ways to use them

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It reduces skin blemishes Sesame’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties help fight blemishes. Apply sesame oil on the affected ares before you go to bed and wash it off once you wake up. Not only will it nourish your skin, it will also keep it clear.

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Too many sTrawberries?

We love winter, often solely because of the abundance of strawberries.

But, too much of this delicious fruit can be bad for your health. Shirley Mistry suggests you take this quiz before you reach for another

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ith symptoms that are almost identical to a deadly physiological condition, and several misconceptions about the disorder floating around, panic attacks are often misunderstood. However, this is a condition that you should be aware of — so that you can deal with one on your own, but also so that you can help someone who may be suffering from an attack. Answer these questions to find out if you know enough, and read the box below to find out more about the condition.

3. You purchase strawberries from your local supermarket. a. True. b. False.

4. You feel nauseous or flushed after a few days of binging on strawberries. a. True. b. False.

5. A day of piling strawberries on to every dish leaves you with a headache. a. True. b. False.

Mostly As You are definitely eating too many strawberries! It’s time to reduce the amount of strawberries that you consume. They are not only high in sugar — just five strawberries contain the equivalent of 1tsp of sugar — they also contain fructose, a sugar that stops you from feeling full. So, even after eating several strawberries, you are going to be tempted to reach out for more snacks. Also, if you don’t buy organic strawberries, you run the risk of consuming harmful chemicals and might also consume too much vitamin C. If you’re experiencing nausea and headaches or are feeling flushed, it is time to cut down on your strawberry consumption.

Mostly Bs While you may love the fruit, you know where to draw the line. Keep up the good work and don’t hold back from stopping someone around you who can’t get enough of strawberries.

1. Which condition has symptoms that are often confused with panic attacks? a. Heart attacks. b. Migraines. >> Will you be able to cope with a panic attack if you are ever struck by one? Take this quiz to find out

2. People suffer from panic attacks because they are unable to control their

emotions or anxiety. a. True. b. False.

3. If you are prone to panic attacks, you should always have someone around you, just in case you faint when you’re struck by one. a. True. b. False.

4. Even though you suffer from panic attacks, you shouldn’t stop yourself from facing situations that you know might be slightly stressful. a. True. b. False.

5. If you see someone suffering from a panic attack, which of these two methods will work best? a. Move them away from the situation they are in. b. Help them breathe slowly and ask them to count to ten.

6. If a panic attack is not addressed immediately, it could be fatal. a. True. b. False.

7. The food that you eat can help manage (or aggravate) panic attacks. a. True. b. False.

8. Dealing with as well as treating panic attacks is easy, and the treatment itself is short-term. a. True. b. False.

9. You can get a panic attack when you’re sleeping. a. True. b. False.

10. When someone suffers from a panic attack, they lose control over their thoughts and movements. a. True. b. False.

UNderstANdINg PANIc AttAcKs A well-rounded knowledge of panic attacks can be extremely beneficial. Tally your answers with our guide below to see how many you got right, and learn more about panic attacks.

Nourish your baby’s skin Babies have skin that is extremely soft and sensitive, especially areas that are covered by diapers, as they are in constant contact with body waste. Sesame seed oil protects their tender skin against rashes. You can also apply it on their nose and ears to prevent infections caused by common skin pathogens.

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It solves digestive issues If you suffer from digestive problems such as constipation, you should cook in sesame seed oil, because it’s rich in fibre. This high-fibre content boosts the smooth functioning of your intestine, facilitating waste disposal.

1. A. Heart attacks

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Helps darken your hair Combining sesame oil with oils such as argan, coconut or olive oil, can help darken sun bleached hair. This mixture also minimises the appearance of premature grey hair for those who have black or brunette hair.

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Heal your eyes Black sesame seeds are good for your liver because they increase liver blood. Since, your liver is also connected to your eyes, your vision also benefits from sesame oil. The therapeutic properties of the oil help to treat problems such as blurred vision and dry eyes.

Protect cracked heels If you’re suffering from cracked heels caused by dry weather, massage the oil on to your feet before going to bed and leave it on, wearing a pair of socks to keep the oil off your bedsheets. The oil will penetrate deep into your skin, providing immediate relief.

Panic attacks and heart attacks are so similar, that they are often mistaken for heart attacks and patients are admitted to a hospital. This is because the most common symptom of a panic attack is heart palpitations, which will make you feel as if you’re having a heart attack. Other symptoms include difficulty in breathing, chest pains, dizziness and a sense of terror.

2. B. False.

If you say this out loud, it can actually make the patient feel worse, which in turn can aggravate their condition. This is a mental disorder that anyone can suffer from, and those who do, cannot control their panic attacks.

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3. B. False.

Panic attacks do make you feel as though

you’re going to pass out, but you won’t faint.

You faint because of low blood pressure.

However, when you suffer from a panic attack, your blood pressure actually rises and so, it is next to impossible for you to pass out.

4. A. true.

It may seem sensible to avoid situations that you know might trigger your panic attack.

But, doing so (which is common for those who suffer from panic attacks) only makes the disorder worse, because it makes you more fearful, making it harder for you to overcome the condition. What helps is practising relaxing techniques to soothe a panic attack when you’re in such situations.

5. B. Helping them breathe slowly and ask them to count to ten.

As we mentioned in the previous point, avoiding a stressful situation does more harm than good. So, if you see someone suffering from a panic attack, you should try to calm them down instead of moving them.

Asking them to breathe deeply and count to

ten is one of the ways in which you can help someone.

6. B. False.

Panic attacks are dangerous, but they aren’t fatal. This misconception is a result of the scary symptoms of panic attacks, but, as we mentioned earlier, you won’t even faint.

However, a panic attack can be emotionally traumatic. So, if you see someone suffer from a panic attack, don’t worry about physical harm, but ensure that they get immediate medical attention.

7. A. true

Certain foods such as caffeine and chocolate have been found to trigger panic attacks, while omega-3 and protein-rich food can reduce your risk of suffering from a panic attack. So, it is important to follow a healthy diet, especially if you’ve suffered from a panic attack in the past.

8. A. true.

Panic attacks are one of the easiest mental disorders to treat. Most patients see positive results within a few weeks of Cognitive

Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is used to treat this condition. Not only is the treatment short-term, in most cases, you won’t even have to take medication for a long time.

9. A. true.

Even though this is rare, it does happen.

Panic attacks that take place at night have the same symptoms as regular panic attacks and will see you waking up gasping for air.

You might also feel disconnected from your surroundings and it may seem as though you’re watching yourself from far away.

10. B. False.

During a panic attack, you will feel like you have lost touch with reality and that you might do something embarrassing because you can’t control your actions. But, you aren’t as disconnected as you think and certainly won’t lose control over your movements. This feeling of going crazy, however, can be deeply unsettling, and so, it’s a good idea to let someone who is suffering from a panic attack hold on to someone’s arm or have someone near them as support, because this will help decrease their discomfort.

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Ignore A BroKen toe

Your feet rarely get the care they deserve, but the next time you stub your toe, Sara Shah suggests you pay close attention

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he structure of your feet comprises of 26 bones, 14 of which are present in your toes.

The largest toe in particular, is what helps you move and maintain your balance. Toe injuries are some of the most common foot injuries. While we’ve all stubbed our toe against the door or the foot of the sofa after switching off the lights, and a minor toe injury heals on its own (even though it can take up to six weeks to heal), a serious injury, when ignored, can lead to serious complications that can last a lifetime.

Dr. Hitesh Kubadia, orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon at Nova Speciality Hospital, explains that when toe injuries are ignored, they can lead to deformities and worse, even arthritis. “When the big toe takes a beating, the injury prevents it from performing its main function, which is maintaining your body’s balance. This causes your toe to cross inwards and results in excessive pressure being applied on other, smaller toes. This can not only result in deformities, but can also lead to severe arthritis in the toe’s joints.” he explains.

Since arthritis can occur in any part of the body that has joints, there is a possibility that it can leave your toes susceptible to it, especially after an injury.

“Pressure on your toe’s joints can cause the cartilage to wear out and cause inflammation in the tissues. This is also a common problem amongst women who wear high-heeled shoes on a regular basis, as the entire balance and weight of your body is brought on to your toes,” says Dr. Hitesh. He suggests that you go in for an X-ray if the pain lasts for more than two days and the toe is swollen.

Treatments include plastering or surgery, depending on the severity of your injury. Dr Hitesh suggests that you watch out for symptoms such as agonising pain, sores, redness and open wounds near the injured toe, numbness and bleeding, if there is an injury.

MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014 >> A thigh gap can be achieved without going to drastic measures such as starving and exhausting yourself

THIGH GAP!

That’s right, we’re talking about an actual, physical attribute that’s become a beauty industry craze.

Shirley Mistry tells you everything about thigh gaps and tell you what exercises will help you achieve one What is it?

A thigh gap is literally a gap between your thighs, which is most apparent when you stand. Made popular by supermodels across the world, the obsession with getting one has been increasing steadily, much like the obsession with 6-pack abs. While it isn’t an unhealthy physical attribute to desire, several people have reportedly undertaken drastic measures to attain a thigh gap, such as, starving themselves or burning out in the gym in a bid to achieve it. While nothing is worth harbouring a negative body image of yourself, there’s no harm in wanting to get a thigh gap, especially when it is achieved with the help of moderate exercising and a healthy diet.

Do it right We’d never recommend that you over-do your exercise routine or go on a strict, unhealthy diet to achieve the figure that you desire, so here are some simple exercises that you can incorporate into your daily workout to achieve a thigh gap.

#1 Bridges This exercise is simple, but will help you tone flabby thighs. Lie down on your back with your knees bent and your arms flat by your side, with your palms facing down. Squeeze your abs and bottom and lift your glutes off the floor, using your legs to support your body. You should form a bridge with your body, so that your upper back is touching the ground.

#2 Leg Lift Lie on your right side, with your legs placed one over the other.

Then, slowly lift your left leg up, without bending your knee and bring it down, without letting it touch the other leg. Repeat this move for a minute, before you lie down on your left side and repeat the same with your right leg. Start off with a minute and slowly increase the duration. This one may seem easy, but will really work your thighs. >> A toe injury can lead to severe arthritis

#3 Cross step This is probably the easiest exercise on this list, because all you will need for this one is a staircase. Stand at the bottom of a staircase, facing the railing. Then, cross one leg, over the other and place it on the step ahead of you. Then, cross your other leg and place it on the next step. Start from the bottom of the staircase and work your way to the top. Try and cover as many flights as possible.

#4 scissor raise Again, this exercise might seem simple, but it will definitely you

break you into a sweat. Lie on your back and lift your legs straight up, until they are perpendicular to the ground. Then, spread your legs to form a V shape and pulse in this position for a minute.

Slowly increase the duration in order to ensure that you are steadily pushing yourself harder.

#5 Wide stance squats We can tell you from our personal experience, that this is one exercise that your body will feel, even the day after you perform it.

Stand with your feet wide apart (a distance that is twice the width of your shoulders is a good estimate) and then squat as low as you can. Remember to keep your back and neck straight. Keep your arms stretched outwards or sideways, or in front of you, while you perform this exercise.

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TAKING

>> The ALS ice bucket challenge was a bit hit — especially on social media

STOCK From the Ebola outbreak to an increased awareness about several conditions, 2014 was a year filled with health news — both good and bad. Dev Goswami & Sara Shah tell you about the most important health stories of the year that you should know about

Ebola hit the world — hard The Ebola virus epidemic was probably the most widely covered health issue this year. The previously rare, unheard of disease, took the world by storm, breaking into a full-blown epidemic that spread earlier this year from west Africa and has slowly been spreading to other continents as well. Ebola spreads through contact with a patient or his/ her infected fluids such as blood. Symptoms of the condition are extremely scary and ravage the immune system, making recovery difficult, and often impossible, especially in its advanced stages. What’s worse is that there is no definitive cure yet, though several researchers have raised the hope of being close to introducing a vaccine or medication. This is something to pay attention to even as 2015 rolls around.

Extremely high temperature was, and will be, fatal for some The potentially deadly consequences of climate change were a concept that we studied about in school or read about in the newspapers. However, if you take the weather this past year in Mumbai (a mix of unseasonal rains, delayed monsoons and high temperatures up until the first week of December) into account, the onset of climate change doesn’t seem to be as much of a stretch. While climate change has already been fatal for many, a report by the World Health Organisation predicted that between 2030 and 2050, it could lead to an additional 2,50,000 deaths per year. The report also underlined the importance of taking preventive steps to combat climate change, and predicted that we will increasingly notice the negative effects of

climate change, with some of the biggest, harshest changes expected around 2050.

The ALS ice bucket challenge got both support & criticism You can love or hate this challenge, but it’s impossible not to have heard of it. The ice bucket challenge, which started as an awareness campaign, spread like wildfire on social media, especially when several celebrities and prominent personalities from different fields began participating. Soon, people introduced spin-offs such as the book bucket challenge and India’s own, rice bucket challenge. While people were critical of the waste of water and the gimmicky nature of the campaign, it did serve the purpose of raising awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord, making breathing, speaking and swallowing difficult. Patients are known to have a life expectancy of merely five years once they’re diagnosed with the condition. The year also saw a study that claims to have found the origins of ALS, which, once peer-reviewed and confirmed by further research, can help find a cure, which is definitely something we’re looking forward to reading more about in 2015.

ObamaCare caught everyone’s attention Mired in controversy and tangled in numerous, embarrassing technical glitches, ObamaCare (officially known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) was largely ignored in India. But, just because it doesn’t affect healthcare in India, doesn’t mean that you

shouldn’t be aware of it. The act promises to offer a range of protections, subsidies and services to make health insurance in the USA more effective and affordable. The act is aimed at regulating the health insurance industry in the USA and at protecting citizens against malpractices — a common charge that the healthcare industry faces in several countries, including India.

making people self-conscious about their bodies, there have been several issues that studies and medical papers have addressed this year. Simultaneously, the trend of taking a social media detox has been a big hit, with medical experts even recommending it as an effective way to lower stress and keep mental health in order. This focus, we believe, will definitely continue into the new year.

Orthorexia went mainstream

Antibiotics are a no-no

Every year, there are a few conditions that get some much-deserved attention. This year, it was orthorexia — a proposed disorder that is linked to a maniacal obsession with eating healthy food. It can have a negative impact on a person’s social life, as the condition might cause the person to avoid contact with other people in order to ensure that they don’t eat anything that is unhealthy or unclean. The proposed eating disorder (studies are ongoing) was under a pretty bright spotlight this year and we, at Health & Fitness, published a feature about it as well!

The rise of super bacteria and their aweinspiring resistance to normal antibiotics drew more attention to the harm caused by the overuse of antibiotic medication. In Mumbai as well, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in September this year, conducted several raids that revealed the rampant and irresponsible use (read: abuse) of antibiotics in the city. While antibiotics certainly help to treat deadly illnesses, an overuse not only results in the birth of super bacteria, it also destroys the bacteria that is essential for our body — which can have severe health consequences in the long run.

Social media was under scrutiny again No, not from security agencies! This time, it’s health news, because psychologists, scientists, researchers and doctors were paying more attention to social media and technology trends. Over the last twelve months, several studies have been published about the effects of social media on our health, both mental as well as physical. From making you believe in misconceptions, promoting dangerous remedies and resulting in physical problems such as back and neck pain, to social media websites increasing feelings of jealousy and

« KNOw mOre CheCK yOur emAIl leSS TO de-STreSS

We all knew there would be proof to support this theory soon, and research how has found that frequently checking and replying to emails is extremely stressful. Yamini Walia tells you more

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f you’re the sort of person who checks their email more than three times a day, you should be paying attention to this article. Frequently checking your email and replying to each mail as soon as you get a notification can raise your stress levels.

How do we know this? Well, researchers from the University of British Columbia conducted a study involving 124 professionals, where, for one week, participants were either instructed to limit

how often they checked their email to three times a day, or told to check their email as often as they could, which turned out to be roughly the same number of times that they normally checked their email.

The instructions were reversed after a week. The participants were also made to answer daily surveys regarding their stress levels. At the end of the study, researchers concluded that people who checked their email less were far less stressed, as

compared to participants who checked their email too often.

So, if you feel like things are getting a little too much and you want to keep stress levels low, we suggest you check your mail as little as possible. Once you’ve left work, check your email only once before heading to bed.

If something very urgent comes up, we’re sure you will receive a call. Try it out for a few days and see whether you notice the difference!

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While wearing braces is essential to realign your teeth, your responsibility doesn’t end there. In fact, taking care of your teeth becomes even more crucial when you wear braces. Shirley Mistry speaks to Dr. Shantanu Jaradi, aesthetic dentist at Dentzz Dental Care to bring you some tips

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dear Barbara, I’ve been using a specific brand of moisturiser since I was 15-years-old and have noticed that the effects last for a shorter period during the colder months. I think I may have to switch to another moisturiser. Could you suggest a solution that won’t include me having to part with my favourite product? Maybe a few tips and tricks to make the effects last longer?

— sneha manek, Vasai dear sneha, We understand the pain of parting with a beauty staple that has worked wonders for your skin in the past. But, you need to realise that as you age, your skincare routine requires an upgrade. The amount of moisture present in your skin depletes as you grow older and the cold winter air adds to the problem, further dehydrating your skin. If you must, change to a heavy-duty moisturiser during the winter, but apply your regular moisturiser for the rest of the year. Try a few of other moisturisers and see which one works best for your skin. You might find a new favourite. dear Barbara, I recently got blonde and caramel highlights in my hair, which looked amazing after a hair wash and blow dry. It’s been two weeks since I coloured my hair and I’ve noticed that the texture has gone from smooth and glossy, to stiff and dry. At first, I thought that it was because of the cold, dry air.

But, even though I oil my hair regularly, my hair goes back to being dry. What do you think is causing this and what can I do get my glossy tresses back?

— mahika Khurana, Bandra dear mahika, Hair colouring treatments use bleach to neutralise your hair’s natural colour. Doing this allows for the artificial colour to settle into your strands, but at a cost. It forms abrasions in your hair’s structure that make it dry, brittle and damaged. What you can do is oil your hair regularly and deep condition it with hydrating masks and conditioners. There is no quick remedy for your problem, but the health of your hair will improve over time. Remember to avoid getting any more treatments for the time being, and refrain from using heat-based styling tools.

hile diligently brushing your teeth twice a day seems like a good way to maintain oral hygiene, wearing braces makes this otherwise effective process, insufficient.

Braces make your teeth prone to problems such as gingivitis, tartar and demineralisation, simply by sitting on your teeth. These problems are unpleasant, painful and when left untreated, can turn into more serious dental problems, which may require your dentist to remove your braces, wait for your gums to heal completely before replacing them.

Dr. Shantanu Jardi, aesthetic dentist at Dentzz Dental Care tells us, “Caring for your teeth can be a challenge when you wear braces. It is important that you focus on oral hygiene and learn about different dental issues that you might suffer from. Food and plaque can get trapped in the space between braces and their wires, causing decay and enamel stains.”

What should you do?

Dr. Shantanu explains that food can mix with bacteria

present in your mouth and the metal in the braces to produce a bleaching effect, which can cause small, permanent spots on your teeth. “It is best to brush (or at the very least, rinse your mouth with water) after every meal, and use dental floss or special orthodontic floss at least once a day to clean the spaces between your braces and under the wires,” Dr. Shantanu adds. He also explains that avoiding sweets, soda and other sugary and starchy food will

benefit you as their consumption promotes tooth decay and gum disease. He also tells us that sticky, chewy foods such as caramel, chewing gum and dried fruits can stick to your braces and are very difficult to remove.

Taking good care of your braces is essential if you want to avoid complications while they’re on and want to ensure that you have great-looking teeth once they’re off. “No matter how much money, pain and time you’ve already invested in your braces, proper oral care is still the key to walking away with a set of beautiful, healthy teeth,” Dr. Shantanu adds.

Keep in mind Take a look at this simple guide to ensure that you’re practising good oral care habits. n The biggest advancement in oral health has been fluoride, which strengthens enamel, making your teeth less likely to decay. Several toothpastes and mouth rinses also contain fluoride, so pick one that contains it. n Always brush thoroughly after every meal — bits of food can get caught in your teeth and your braces, and develop plaque over time. If you can’t brush after every meal, at least remember to rinse your mouth well. n If you have elastic bands or headgear holding your braces in place, remove them before brushing your teeth. n Avoid hard foods such as chips, nuts, popcorn, pretzels and candy, as well as food items that have a gooey, fudgy consistency.

>> Oral hygiene is far more crucial when you’re wearing braces

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Putin greets President, PM Modi on New Year

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sent new year greetings to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, exuding confidence of implementing several major joint projects in a range of key areas including atomic energy and defence in 2015. In separate letters to Mukherjee and Modi, Putin said he was convinced that the "time-tested friendship" between the two countries has a bright future while noting that the "privileged strategic partnership" became stronger in the year gone by.

"I am convinced that in 2015, relying on our achievements, we will succeed in ensuring implementation of a whole range of major joint projects in the spheres of atomic energy, military and technical cooperation, modern technologies as well as effectively coordinating efforts in addressing topical issues of the regional and international agenda," Putin said in his letter to Modi.

Vidarbha, Nagpur shivers at 5 degrees

As cold wave gripped Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, temperatures in Nagpur yesterday dropped to a chilling 5 degree Celsius, the lowest recorded in 45 years, weather officials said. Assistant Meteorologist A.S. Khan told PTI that the city had witnessed a minimum of 5.5 degree Celsius in 1968 on December 29.

Nagpur and adjoining areas have been experiencing extreme cold conditions since last two days when mercury dipped to 6.1 and 5 degrees, Khan said.

SMART police station to be set up in each state

Taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for SMART policing, the Home Ministry has decided to establish one such model police station in each state and has asked the state governments to submit their proposal by January 31, 2015. Modi had said at a meeting of the country's top police brass in Guwahati last month. "By 'SMART' policing, I mean S for strict but sensitive, M for modern and mobile, A for alert and accountable, R for reliable and responsive and T for techno-savvy and trained", Modi had said.

Saradha scam probe: ED questions TMC leader

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) yesterday questioned for about three hours Trinamool Congress leader Sankudeb Ponda in connection with its money laundering probe in the multi-crore Saradha chitfunds scam case. "Ponda has been questioned about his association with the Saradha group and its management.

His statement has been recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as he was questioned for close to three hours," official sources in the agency said.

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RINAGAR: As suspense over government formation in Jammu & Kashmir continued, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said the idea of a grand alliance with National Conference (NC) and Congress was an option for forming a stable government in the state.

"A grand alliance with PDP, National Conference and Congress as partners is also an option," PDP spokesman Naeem Akhtar told PTI. Akhtar said it was one of the options that can be explored to form a stable government in the state and also fulfil the aspirations of all the regions of the state.

The idea of such an alliance was mooted by senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.

PDP has emerged as the single largest party with 28 seats in the 87member Assembly followed closely

by BJP with 25 seats while NC

bagged 15. While Congress won 12 seats, smaller parties and independents got seven seats.

No political party has been able to yet muster the support of 44 MLAs required to form the government in the state.

Congress, NC and several independents have offered support to the PDP for government formation.

Meanwhile, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is slated to meet Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra on Wednesday for discussing government-formation.

PDP has asked its newly-elected MLAs to go back to their constituencies for getting feedback on such a possibility.

In the midst of these deliberations, NC chief Farooq Abdullah and Omar yesterday issued a gag order to the party leaders asking them to desist from speaking to the media over policy issues.

Mehbooba to meet J&K Guv tomorrow

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti will meet J&K Governor N.N. Vohra on Wednesday to discuss government-formation in the state following a hung verdict in the assembly polls. "The meeting of MP Mehbooba Mufti with the Governor has been preponed to take place on Wednesday at the Raj Bhavan in Jammu," an official spokesman said.

‘Bangalore blast a terror attack’ N

EW DELHI: Terming the Bangalore blast as a 'terror attack', the Centre on Monday said the case could be handed over to the NIA and asked Karnataka government to beef up security by increasing CCTV surveillance in the IT city.

Emerging from a high-level security review meeting, a day after the low intensity blast in Bangalore left a woman dead, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said an idea about the nature of the blast and who could be behind it could be ascertained only after a proper probe.

One woman was killed and three persons were injured when a lowintensity bomb exploded outside a restaurant on Sunday night.

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said, "It was a terror attack."

He said investigators were trying to piece together the leads and efforts were on to find out the people behind the blast.

The Home Minister said the Centre would provide all possible help to Karnataka in the Bangalore blast case and asked the state government to install adequate number of CCTVs in prime areas of the city.

"I appeal to the Karnataka government to install CCTV cameras as much as possible in as many

A file photo of Bhawani Bala, the victim of the low intensity blast which occurred on Sunday night at Church Street in Bengaluru. places. It is too early to say who is behind this," he told PTI. Singh also appealed to all state governments, particularly those having major cities, to install maximum possible number of CCTV cameras in all prime locations.

"The Centre is ready to provide all assistance to the state in this endeavour," he said. Asked about the possibility of handing over the blast probe to National Investigation Agency, Singh said a decision on it would be taken only after collecting the relevant information.

"If necessary, we will hand over the investigation to the NIA," he said.

Protest against ‘PK’ escalates

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HMEDABAD/AGRA: In an escalation of protests against Aamir Khan blockbuster 'PK', Bajrang Dal activists yesterday vandalised theatres in Gujarat exhibiting the film for making ‘fun’ of Hindu Gods and godmen and warned that its screening be stopped.

Besides Gujarat, the right wing activists also staged protests in Agra and Mau in Uttar Pradesh and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and tore posters of the film. There were reports that one theatre in south Mumbai's Parel had stopped screening of the film.

Violent protests were held in Ahmedabad and in other parts of Gujarat and the activists compelled at least two theatres to stop the screening of the film that has grossed over Rs 200 crore in Indian box office in the first 10 days since its release on December 19.

Angry at the theatre owners ignoring the 'diktat' not to screen the movie that has raised the hackles of a plethora of Hindu organisations, volunteers of the Bajrang Dal outfit descended on City Gold Multiplex and Shiv theatre on Ashram Road in Ahmedabd, smashing glass panes at ticket windows.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR... Students paint their faces with new year greetings and wishes in Gurgaon on Monday.

Cabinet okays Ordinance on regularisation of Delhi colonies N

EW DELHI: 895 unauthorised colonies of Delhi, which have come up till June 1 this year, will be regularised as the Union Cabinet approved an Ordinance on Monday in this regard, benefiting about 60 lakh people.

"The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved amendment to the existing guidelines that enables regularization of all unauthorized colonies that have come up till June

1, 2014 namely extension of cut-off date for regularization from March 31, 2002 to June 1, 2014," an official statement said.

"This will provide the benefits accruing from regularization to a large number of people in unauthorised colonies that have come in existence between 31.03.2014 and 01.06.2014," it added.

FM Arun Jaitley, while briefing on Cabinet meeting, said "The Ordinance is for regularisation of unau-

thorised colonies in Delhi."

The impact of the Ordinance on Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014 will be that "895 colonies will get benefitted and 60 lakh people living there will also get benefitted", Jaitley told PTI. The detailed implementation and guidelines will be issued by the concerned authorities. With their regularisation, infrastructure and other facilities will continue to be provided, Jaitley said.

The Cabinet’s approval came to a proposal which was firmed up after several rounds of discussions the Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu had with Delhi Lt Governor, the Chief Secretary, MPs from Delhi and other stakeholders on the issue of regularization of unauthorized colonies. The Delhi Govt had sent a proposal in the matter referring to the earlier experience in the past and sought extension of cut-off date for regularisation.

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TOP VIEW Whether Make in India is made for consumers within India or outside is not so relevant. The principle today says that consumers across the world likes to purchase products which are cheaper and are of good quality. They hire services which are cheaper and good quality.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

BUSINESS BRIEFS Investments Via P-Notes Drop To $39 Bn In Nov

Sentiment Turns Positive

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (December 30, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose moderately on Monday (December 29, 2014) a net 45.60 points (0.56%) and closed at the 8246 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8214 points level and that level itself was the low of the session. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 8279 points level at 12.39 p.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session and moved in a range of 64 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 36 were gainers, while 14 closed in the red.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 9.55%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 921 were gainers, 559 were losers and 36 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone.

The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator has risen above the slow D line (positive and a buy signal).

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

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

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

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Has crossed above its 5-day average (at 8242) Positive.

Has crossed above its 15-day average (at 8237) Positive.

Is below its 25-day average (at 8353) Negative.

Is above its 200-day average (at 7601) Positive.

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 = 8247 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 8214.

Support (2) = 8182.

Resistance (1) = 8279.

Resistance (2) = 8311.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a small white body candle on higher volumes. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index has crossed above its 5 and 15 days moving averages. The index is now above its 5, 15 and 200 days moving averages.

Moreover, the 5 days moving average has crossed above the 15 days moving average. This is positive and a buy signal. The velocity parameters which were negatively trended are now turning neutral. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding.

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

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7909 points level.

The next support is at the 7831 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 8334 points level, The next resistance is at the 8581 Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.

The level of investments in domestic shares through participatory notes (P-Notes) declined to Rs 2.5 lakh crore (USD 39 billion) in November after hitting nearly a 7-year high in the preceding month. According to the data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the total value of P-Note investments in Indian markets (equity, debt and derivatives) dropped to Rs 2,49,210 crore last month from Rs 2,65,675 crore (USD 43 billion) in October. Investment in October was the highest level since February 2008, when the cumulative value of such investments stood at Rs 3,22,743 crore.

Banks Achieve Target Of Opening 10 Cr A/cs Under PMJDY Banks have achieved the target set by the government to open 10 crore accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) a month before the January 26 deadline. As of December 26, the number of accounts opened under the scheme stood at 10.08 crore. Banks have issued 7.28 crore RuPay Cards as on December 22, according to an official statement. During a meeting chaired by Anurag Jain, Joint Secretary (FI) and Mission Director of PMJDY, banks committed to cover the gap in issuance of RuPay cards and accounts opened, including of Regional Rural Banks by January 15, 2015.

Midas IT Gifts Software Valued At Over Rs. 1 Crore

In order to provide an opportunity to young Indian engineers, to get training in state of the art software solutions, MIDAS IT has recently gifted 20 copies of its leading software valued at more than Rs one crore free of cost to the Indian Society of Structural Engineers (ISSE) for use of its members. The software can be accessed at the association office by any members. One of its strengths is into quickly responding to the needs of the practicing engineers.

MIDAS IT consists of over 250 structural software developers and professional engineers with significant practical experience. MIDAS has also proposed to the association, to open a training centre in its office at Navi Mumbai for providing free training to students and association members to solve structural problems using its software.

Vishwapreneur National Level Entrepreneurship Summit

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology (VIIT) will be hosting the third edition of their National-level entrepreneurial convention ‘Vishwapreneur’ from 2-4th January 2015. With an underlying philosophy of ‘Engineer today, Entrepreneur Tomorrow’ the event promises to be a unique platform for budding entrepreneurs to interact with the biggest names from various sectors of the industry. The convention starts off with a B-Plan Competition on 2nd January which stands out to be Pune’s biggest, with total prize money of INR 75,000 to be given away along with exclusive training sessions for each participant. The B-Plans will be judged by veteran entrepreneurs who will mentor the participants through the process of starting, funding and growing their businesses.

Angel Broking Appoints Vinay Agrawal As CEO

Angel Broking yesterday announced the appointment of Vinay Agrawal as its first Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st January 2015. Vinay Agrawal has been a long-time associate of Angel Broking Group. In his previous role, he led the Equity Broking business vertical successfully for the group. He is a CA by profession and has an overall rich experience of 15 years spanning across BFSI domain covering multiple facets of business development, operations, product development, finance and e-broking.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS India Infoline calls a ‘Buy’ on Shriram City Union Finance CMP: Rs. 1915

Target: Rs. 2325

Kotak Securities calls a ‘Sell’ on Punjab National Bank CMP: Rs. 219

Target: Rs. 193

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Dubai Shopping Over 1,000 Entities Under Scanner As Sebi Widens Probe Festival Woos Indians

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NEWS FLASH

2014: Private equity players seal over $11 bn deals in India Corporates raised Rs 39,000 cr via equity markets in 2014; QIPs dominated Rashtriya Ispat Nigam gets Sebi's nod for IPO Oil firms float tender for 97 cr litres of ethanol India's oil consumption rises 4.9% in November Govt sets up joint task force to boost mobile manufacturing.

Besides, being possible cases of money laundering or tax evasion, Sebi has found that such entities may be involved in securities market frauds as well, as they involve manipulative transactions in securities and misuse of the market

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t least 1,000 individuals and companies have come under markets regulator Sebi's scanner for allegedly using stock markets to evade taxes and launder money through companies mostly existing on paper. Sebi is focusing on securities market related violations by these individuals and companies, who have used trading in at least 25 listed companies to evade taxes and convert black money into 'legitimate-looking' funds, by creating fictitious gains or losses in the stock market.

The regulator is also looking into the use of derivatives trading by such entities, while it has asked other agencies including Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate and Financial Intelligence

Unit to further investigate the cases of tax evasion and money laundering, sources said.

While investigation has reached advanced levels in the case of trading in these 25 listed companies, whose shares had shown extreme gains without any fundamental reasons, the regulator may also expand the scope of its probe and the number of such entities could grow much higher. A large number of over 1,000 entities -- currently under scanner, which include individuals and 'shell' companies created by them, are actually related to those already facing action by Sebi or other regulators including in some major scams that have come to the fore in the recent past.

These include entities related to 'cash for loan' scam, being investigated by CBI, as also the NSEL default case that is being probed by multiple regulators and agencies, sources said. Some of them could be top executives and promoters of various other listed companies.

These entities have facilitated illicit transactions worth thousands of crores of rupees over the past 2-3 years. It has emerged during initial investigations by Sebi and stock exchanges that such illicit activities tend to accelerate during last few months of a fiscal and quantum of such transactions has grown manifold in the last few years.

Besides, a number of such entities have been found to be repeat offenders for various offences in the securi-

ties market and many of them create new shell companies to hide their past precedents, sources said. While it may be difficult to quantify the entire value of black money laundered through stock markets, as also the total tax amounts evaded through this platform, sources said that the total figure may easily run into thousands of crores of rupees given the spread of such illicit activities.

In just two cases, where Sebi earlier this month passed interim orders, total illicit gains estimated worth Rs 500 crore have come to the fore in case of a select few entities. Besides, being possible cases of money laundering or tax evasion, Sebi has found such activities to be securities market frauds as well, as they involve manipulative transactions in securities and misuse of the market.

In its biggest-ever crackdown for suspected tax evasion and laundering of black money through stock trading platforms, Sebi earlier this month barred 260 entities, including individuals and companies, from the securities markets. While Sebi would further probe these cases, it has referred the matter to the Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, Financial Intelligence Unit, among other agencies, for necessary actions on their part. While 152 entities have been barred in one case relating to an entity named First Financial Services Ltd, another 108 entities have faced the action in a case related to Radford Global Limited.

Doing Business Just Got Easier Steps For Integrating DIN With E-Biz Portal Complete.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made compliance and reporting more easy and convenient for corporates

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s Dubai gears up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dubai Shopping Festival, key representatives from Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group arrived in Mumbai with the biggest ever gold and jewellery promotions. Packed with amazing offers and raffle prizes, the 32-day celebrations that will begin on January 1, 2015, and for the first time attempts to feature

mum length of 5 kilometers.

With the advanced booking facility, if the demand goes up the chain will be extended to 8 kilometers. The gold that will be used for manufacturing the chain would weigh about 180 kilos. The chain will be assembled in public, in the presence of media and representatives of Guinness World Records. This will be displayed in Deira Gold Souk in Dubai prior to DSF for public viewing. We hope to

(L-R)M. M. Ramchandran- Chairman Atlas Jewellery, Chandra Prakash D. Siroya, Vice Chairman DGJG and Tawhid Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman, DGJG the world’s longest gold chain besides offering a chance for shoppers to win up to 100 kgs of gold, 40 carat of diamond solitaires. “We know the fondness that this country holds for gold. So, we have come here to extend a special invitation to you all,� commented Tawhid Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group. “This is the 20th anniversary of DSF and a milestone year for us. To make the experience memorable, we in association with Dubai Festival & Retail Establishment (DFRE), the organizers of Dubai Shopping Festival, have attempted to manufacture the world’s longest handmade gold chain, aptly termed as the Dubai Celebration Chain, with a mini-

finish the manufacturing process and assemble the chain for display on January 2, 2015,� added Abdullah.

This 20th DSF has also marked another historical first with the organizers of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and DGJG being joined by the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF), the global diamond industry body that is taking care of generic diamond promotion campaigns worldwide, promoting diamonds in the luxury consumer sector. In its cooperative framework with DGJG and DSF, the promotion of diamonds and diamond jewellery in the UAE and the Gulf region will be sponsored by World Diamond Mark Foundation.

tries and Commerce," Corporate Af"Fifteen amendments in various fairs Ministry has said. Once the in- Companies Rules have also carried tegration is complete, it would be out to achieve similar objectives," more easy for companies in terms the document said. of getting DIN, among others, through the new portal, reports PTI. According to a document, that provides a snapshot of the Ministry's activities in the last seven months, four prescribed forms have been discontinued along with substitution of a simple declaration inBy A Business reporter stead of affidavits for several purposes. The procedural requireoving forward with efforts to ments for foreign nationals to be dimake the country a better rectors in domestic companies have place for doing business, the Min- been "drastically reduced," it istry of Corporate Affairs has com- added. The fee payable by small pleted "arrangements" for companies for various services have integrating certain registration re- also been cut. quirements with the upcoming uniAs per the Ministry, arrangements fied e-business portal. Besides, the to enable domestic companies to Ministry, which is implementing follow new accounting standards -the Companies Act has taken steps IndAS, that are converged with the to make compliance and reporting International Financial Reporting more easy and convenient for cor- Standards -- have been completed. porates.

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Ajaz Khan re-enters ‘Bigg Boss’

TV TALK

Reality TV star Ajaz Khan will be entering the current season of 'Bigg Boss' as the first challenger of its new series 'Bigg Boss Halla Bol'. Ajaz, who is currently filming his upcoming movie 'Love Day' took a break from shooting to be a part of the celebrity reality show. "I was shooting for the film when I got a call from the channel to participate on the show. I got excited to hear the news because it was like revisiting your old home," Ajaz

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five champions on January 3, 2015, following which 'Bigg Boss Halla Bol' will be launched on January 4 and will be hosted by Farah Khan. The second runner-up of last season of 'Bigg Boss' is glad to be the first challenger of the Colors show. told PTI before entering the house.

'Bigg Boss' season eight will crown its

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

A gripping story of a family in search of help for their son, Dalton, who fell into a coma after a mysterious incident in the attic. Little do they know that there is much more to this endless sleep than meets the eye as they explore the paranormal, and rediscover the past; the key to getting their son back once and for all. HBO, 9 p.m.

MONK SEASON 2

SOAPS & SERIALS

When a skydiver on vacation in San Macros, Mexico jumps out of an airplane, his chute malfunctions and he dies on impact in the desert. But the coroner finds water in the skydiver’s lungs, saying that the boy drowned in midair. Monk is brought to Mexico, where the phrase “don’t drink the water” takes on a whole new meaning. Star World, 9 p.m

MOST EXTREME

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

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

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT is a fast-paced clip show which explores the science behind some of the most jaw-dropping footage of destruction and mayhem ever captured on camera.

Across the series, you’ll look at everything from helicopters autorotating to avert deadly disasters, to cars fishtailing on the freeway and skiers trying to outrun deadly avalanches. Each of these clips is paused right before its big moment and the viewer is asked What Happened Next? Discover y, 7.30 p.m.

STRANGEST WEATHER ON EARTH

STRANGEST WEATHER ON EARTH explores a range of fascinating weather events. Meet the eyewitnesses caught up in extraordinary events and discover the science behind these bizarre phenomena. Di scover y Sci en ce, 10 p.m .

WHO THE BLEEP DID I MARRY

WHO THE BLEEP DID I MARRY on ID – Investigation Discovery showcases spouses of liars, cheaters, and thieves, whose women

X MEN : FIRST CLASS

Monk, Star World, 9 p.m.

have unknowingly signed up for much more than a happy honeymoon and a new last name. Don’t miss the show as it each episode tells the story of an “I do” turned “You did WHAT?” ID, 11 p.m.

SATRANGI SASURAL

Kasturi gets Aarushi ready for a prospective match coming to see her. Girish on the other hand tries to spoil this for Aarushi but surprisingly everything turns in her favour and the boy’s family says a yes. Will Aarushi be finally be happy or will her father create more issues? Zee T V, 10 p.m.

TU MERA HERO

With panchi’s smartness they both are able to sort the matter and manage to get the Panditji home in time. Titu invites panchi for the Janamashtami Pooja. Star Plus, 8 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-MEN. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END

After Elizabeth, Will, and Captain Barbossa rescue Captain Jack Sparrow from the the land of the dead, they must face their foes, Davy Jones and Lord Cutler Beckett. Beckett, now with control of Jones’ heart, forms a dark alliance with him in order to rule the seas and wipe out the last of the Pirates. Now, Jack, Barbossa, Will, Elizabeth, Tia Dalma, and crew must call the Pirate Lords from the four corners of the globe, including the infamous Sao Feng, to gathering. The Pirate Lords want to release the goddess Calypso, Davy Jones’s damned lover, from the trap they sent her to out of fear, in which the Pirate Lords must combine the 9 pieces that bound her by ritual to undo it and release her in hopes that she will help them fight. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

CASINO ROYALE

James Bond goes on his first ever mission as a 00. Le Chiffre is a banker to the world’s terrorists. He is participating in a poker game at Montenegro, where he must win back his money, in order to stay safe among the terrorist market. The boss of MI6, known simply as M sends Bond, along with Vesper Lynd to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. Bond, using help from Felix Leiter, Mathis and having Vesper pose as his wife, enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career. But if Bond defeats Le Chiffre, will he and Vesper Lynd remain safe? Pix, 8 p.m.

AB TAK CHAPPAN

Aan honest cop named Sadhu Agashe makes a name for himself by killing criminals in sting operations instead of locking them up in prison. The film follows his method of working, gives an insight into the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, and Agashe’s alleged connection with the underworld. Filmy, 8.30 p.m.

GHULAM-E-MUSTAFA

At the behest of Mahesh Verma, Shanta Prasad alias Abba, recruits Ghulam-E-Musthafa, a gangster and hit-man to carry out their nefarious activities. When Dayanand Dixit refuses to sell his property to Verma, Ghulam is asked to move into their house, live with them, and eventually force them to leave. Dayanand and his wife, Bhagyalaxmi, are shocked at this and initially can-

X Men: First Class, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

not accept a Muslim male to live together with them and eat from their utensils. To make matters worse, Dayanand loses his job, his son, Vikram, is unable to secure admission in any college, and their daughter, Vidya, is unable to get anyone to marry her. Zee Ci nema, 8 p.m.

GARV-PRIDE AND HONOUR

Crime has taken its toll heavily on Mumbai city; with the police force restricted by the norms of the law. Unable to witness this the police commissioner, Samar Singh decides to appeal to his superiors and seniors for permission to conduct a shoot at sight mission for all criminals. Thus Assistant Commissioner of Police Arjun Ranawat and his college Haider Ali Khan is assigned to head the crew as they go about bringing all criminals to justice.

When the gangs are speculated this trigger international terrorist, Zafar Supari who takes help from a corrupt Minister Khashi Trevadi to put extreme pressure on Samar Singh. Soon Khashi Trevadi takes up the Chief Minister post forcing Samar Singh to tender his resignation with immediate effect. CVO, 9 p.m.

GOPICHAND JASSOS

Middle-aged, portly, in dire need of funds, Gopichand, a Private Detective, gets assigned to trace some stolen diamonds.

More through error than trial and investigations, he deduces that the diamonds are located in a coffin in a Catholic burial ground in Goa. Upon arrival, he finds that he is not the only one seeking these diamonds, for there are several other people who also know the alleged location of these diamonds and they will let nothing come in their way to get what they have come looking for. Zee Cl assic, 6.05 p.m .

Baldev opens secret door

Big Magic's 'Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal' will bring forth an episode filled STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Everest 2.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 3.00 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Tu Mera Hero 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 8.00 Tu Mera Hero 8.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Everest 10.30 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LISTING

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Savdhaan India 7.30 Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali 8.00 Mahakumbh 9.00 Pukaar 9.30 Ajeeb Daastan Hai Ye 10.00 Comedy Classes 10.30 Best of Savdhaan India: India Fights Back 11.30 Mahakumbh

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Udann

8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Ka Re Duraava 9.30 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Ka Re Duraava

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00

10.00 11.00

Wildest Middle East Untamed and Uncut Wild Wild Best Most Extreme AP Safari: Man Eating Super Snake Animal Battlegroud Wild India: Land of the Tiger The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner The Wild Ones Most Extreme

House Revolution Simpsons Year 2 Broke Girls Monk House Revolution Simpsons Year 2 Broke Girls Monk House Revolution

ZEE CAFÉ

SONY TV

P.M. 12.00 CID 7.30 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 8.00 Itni Si Khushi 8.30 Humsafars 9.00 Tum Aise Hi Rehna 9.30 Hum Hain Na 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 11.00 Crime Patrol

ZEE TV

Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaanon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Maharakshak Aryan Qubool Hai Bandhan… Saari Umar Doli Armaanon Ki Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Satrangi Sasuraal Bandhan… Saari Umar Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar

DDI (Main Channel)

8.00 8.30

9.00 9.30 10.00

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Secrets of Stepford

Rizzoli and Isles, Zee Cafe, 10 p.m.

2.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 3.00 Comedy Nights with Kapil 6.00 Udaan 6.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Uddan 9.00 Bigg Boss 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Uttaran 11.00 Shastri Sisters

News in Marathi Sansar Maza Wegala Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Ashi Hi Dharmakanya Karan The Detective News in Marathi Krishi Darshan Amachi Mati Amachi...

News in Marathi Pimpalpan Suvarnkshan Khamosh Sa Afsana Pavitra Bandhan… Do Dilon Ka Zindagi…Ek Bhanwar Dard Ka Rishta Jab Jab Bahar Ayee

STARMOVIES

P.M 12.35 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surf 2.25 Iron Man 3 5.00 men in Black 6.55 Rise of the Planet of The Apes 9.00 X Men : First Class 11.40 Spider Man 3 A.M. 9.25 Rise of the Planet of The Apes 11.25 Fast Five

HBO

P.M. 1.05 The Hangover Part III 2.55 Goal II: Living the Dream 5.10 Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World 6.55 Step Up 9.00 The Adventures of Tintin 11.10 Insidious A.M. 8.50 Step Up 10.50 The Adventures of Tintin

SAB TV

P.M. 12.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 7.00 Yam Hain Hum 7.30 Badi Door Se Aaye Hain 8.00 Baal Veer 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka..

9.00 Chidiya Ghar 9.30 Badi Door Se AayeHai 10.00 Yam Hain Hum 10.30 FIR 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka….

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Ka re Duraava 2.30 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juloon Yeti Reshimghathi 4.00 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ka Re Duraava 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 8.00 Honor Suun Me Hya Gharachi

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

How Do They Do It Man Vs Wild Revealed India You Have Been Warned Wild Asia Food Factory What Happened Next Redesign My Brain Dual Survival You Have Been Warned Body Bizarre

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 The Gadget Show 3.00 How It’s Made 4.00 Weekends with Stephen Hawkings 6.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 7.00 Mega Builders S5 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 The Gadget Show 10.00 Strangest Weather on Earth 11.00 How Tech Works

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 Food CIA 2.30 Counting Cars 3.00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 4.00 Cosentino 5.00 Pawn Stars 5.30 Baggage Battles 7.30 Vital Stats of India 8.00 Shipping Wars 8.30 Counting Cars 9.00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Baggage Battles 11.00 In Search of Aliens

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

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Daddy, DDI, 11 p.m.

7.40 Parliament News 7.50 Sansad Samachar 8.00 News (Hindi) 9.00 News (English) 10.00 Late Edition 10.30Raat Saddhe Dus 11.00 Khel Samachar

Close Encounters Cricket World Cup Team Talk Cricket Extra India Tour of Aus 14/15 3rd Test Day 5 Cricket World Cup Close Encounters Top 100 With Star Sports Barclays Premier League 14/15 Cricket World Cup Ind Tour of Aus 14/15 3rd Test Day 5 Barclays Premier League 14/15

STAR SPORTS3

P.M. 2.30 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 6.30

10.00 10.30 11.00

DDII (Metro Channel) Samachar.

Mid Day News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Business Wrap Metro Scan Desh Pardesh Janadesh 2014 News

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.30 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

10.30 Kab Kyun Kaise 11.00 DADDY: Film. Anupam Kher, Pooja Bhatt, Manohar Singh, Raj Zutshi, Neena Gupta P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30

Wives 2.30 Dates From Hell 3.00 I Was Murdered 3.30 Who The Bleep Did I Marry 4.00 Fata Encounters 5.00 Disappeared 6.00 Redrum 6.30 I Was Murdered 7.00 Dates From Hell 7.30 Secrets of Stepford Wives 8.00 Disappeared 9.00 Fatal Encounters 10.00 Who The Bleep 10.30 Secrets of Stepford Wives 11.00 Who The Bleep Did Marry

Team Talk Cricket World Cup Close Encounters Top 100 With Star Sports Ind Tour of Aus 14/15 3rd Test Day 5 Close Encounters Top 100 With Star Sports Team Talk Jai Ho Team Talk India Tour of Aus 14/15 3rd Test Day 5 Great Knocks Star Power Cricket World Cup: Winning the Cup 1983

TEN CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 2nd Test Day 5 9.30 Eng Tour of West Indies 14 highlights 2nd T20 10.30 Great Centuries: Misbah-Ul-Haq 11.00 ICC Cricket 360

ZEE STUDIO

The Last Airbender Puss in Boots The Core Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 9.00 Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

Tu Mera Hero, Star Plus, 8 p.m.

DISCOVERY

survive the murderous attack? Or will Akbar forever be on a killing spree?

What is the mystery behind the Khooni Talwar?

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M. 12.15 2.20 3.55 6.40

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

P.M. 2.00 Secrets of Stupid 3.00 Secrets of Wild India: Tiger Jungles 4.00 Do Or Die: Disaster On The High Seas 4.30 Money Meltdown: Platinum Payday 5.00 Caught in the Act: Tiger Showdown 6.00 Science of Stupid 7.00 Do Or Die: Up In Flames 7.30 Car Science 8.00 Cat Wars: Lion vs Cheetah 9.00 Science of Stupid 10.00 Do Or Die: Falling Through Ice 10.30 Inside: America’s Money Vault

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Desperate Housewives 3.40 America Funniest Home Videos 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 5.30 Just For Laughs 6.00 Rizzoli and Isles 7.00 Hostages 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two And a Half Men 9.00 Desperate Housewives 10.00 Rizzoli and Isles 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

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with some mystical suspense this week. Watch emperor Akbar in his killer mode with his special weapon Khooni Talwar this Wednesday, December 31, at 9 pm. Baldev’s greed and curiosity gets him to unlock a room that had been kept locked for generations. When Emperor Akbar notices Baldev in the secret room, he gets agitated. They find an old rusty sword in the room, which leaves Baldev dejected as he always thought that the room was filled with some old treasure. In a fit of rage the emperor gets hold of the sword and suddenly begins to think like a killer. Will Baldev

P.M. 1.25 4.05 6.05 8.00 11.15 A.M. 8.55 P.M. 12.05 2.45 5.15 8.00 10.30 A.M. 8.25 11.15

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

POGO CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 Chhota Bheem : Paanch

Casino Royale, Pix, 8 p.m.

Doodh Ka Karz Maa Tujhhe Salaam Jigar Kaleja Hawaa Hawaai Mera Krodh Ab Ke Baras Rascals

MAX

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Saugandh: Akshay K Mahabharat: Amitabh B Ghulam-E-Mustafa: Nana Teri Meherbanian: Jackie

CVO

FILMY

Dharamyudh Pakhandee Ab Tak Chappan Aatankwadi Uncle

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Rakht: Sanjay Dutt 3.00 Ek Tha Mafia-The Underworld: Srikant 6.00 Ghatak: Sunny Deol 9.00 Kalyug Ka Padav: Vishnuvardhan A.M. 7.30 Shradhanjali: Suresh Oberoi

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P.M. 2.00 Tom and Jerry 3.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches 7.30 Welcome 2015 R21 Tiicket to Australia 9.00 Oggy and the Cockroahces 10.00 Ben 10 Omnoverse 10.30 Pokemon Back and White 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches 11.30 Haddi Mera Buddy

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P.M. 2.00 Halad Tuzhi Kunkoo Mazha: Milind Gujani 4.30 Ashi Hi Banwabanvi: Ashok Saraf 7.00 Duniyadar: Swapnil Joshi 9.30 Doghat Tisara Ata Sagla Visra: Makrand A

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A.M. 8.15 Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli 11.15 Shehnai

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P.M. 3.00 Wardat 6.05 Gopichand Jassos 9.00 Rajoo Dada

Ab Tak Chappan, Filmy, 8.30 p.m.

3.30 6.30 9.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.30 10.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 9.00 11.00 A.M. 9.00 9.30 10.00

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Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Gravity Falls Suite life of Karan and Kabir Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon Have A Laugh Austin and Ally

Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir 10.20 Gravity Falls 10.30 Phineas and Ferb

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P.M. 1.30 Kiteretsu 5.30 Iron Man: Armored Adventures 6.30 American Dragon: Jake Long 7.00 Phineas and Ferb 8.00 Ultimate Spider Man 9.00 Hulk and the Agents of SMASH 9.30 Big Bad Beetleborgs 10.00 Telematches A.M. 8.00 Kick Buttowski 8.30 Kid vs Kat 9.00 Phineas and Ferb 11.30 Kid vs Kat

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By Vijay Shanker

Both Shiva and Shakti, in fact the masculine and the feminine uchipudi Dance Academy power, make life complete. This and Legends Of India preconcept was portrayed with varsented 'Shiva Shakti', a ied episodes based on the Shiva unique dance drama featuring Purana. It is also believed that the the magnificence of Lord Shiva by right side of the body signifies four talented dancers at the India Shiva, the male form and the left Habitat Centre auditorium. Beside signifies the female form that sides the dramatic portrayals, it is goddess Parvati, hence the conwas amazing to watch as to how cept of Ardha Narishwara which four distinct classical dance styles was effectively portrayed by like Kuchipudi, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi dancer Reddi LakOdissi and Kathak merged toshmi. Her costume revealed the gether, while maintaining the distinction of both the forms. beauty and quality of the particLord Shiva is lord of the gods, ular dance styles. hence known as Maheswara, he is The dancers who performed the destroyer, creator and prewere T Reddi Lakshmi, disciple server of the universe. Among the Padmashri Jayarama Rama Rao Varsha Das Gupta, disciple of preting Omkara in their distinct most popular episodes are the and Vanashree Rao, for Vidhi and Abhimanyu Lal and styles. destruction of Kamadeva with his Kuchipudi; Bharata Natyam by Geetanjali Lal. The programme Shiva Shakti is the dual concept third eye and the Lord swallows Tanya Saxena, disciple of commenced with the invocation and combination of Shiva, the the poison in preventing the Padmabhushan Saroja of Om, that signifies Omkara, the power of the masculine spirit and world from destruction hence Vaidyanathan; Odissi by Vrinda concept and symbol of cosmic Shakti who is known as prakriti, known as Nilakanta. Kudos to all Chadha, disciple of Padmashri energy and life. It was interesting the power of the feminine spirit, the four dancers for their powerRanjana Gauhar; and Kathak by to watch the four dancers inter- as initiated by Goddess Parvati. ful performance.

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Subodh Bhave plays Bal Gangadhar Tilak Subodh Bhave is one of the young turks of Marathi cinema having essayed acclaimed roles like ‘Bal Gandharva’, etc. Now he is set to play a hardliner freedom fighter of India’s struggle for Independence in a biopic of the extremist leader.

The ADC spoke to the talented actor about his new role earned a good physique by wrestling and working out in gymnasiums. So I worked You are playing a leaders role out with my gym trainer Shailesh Parulekar like Tilak. Your thoughts. and had a planned diet. To get his I always thought that we had ignored oratorical style I studied his live speeches Tilak and always wanted to do a film on and then I was ready to play Tilak. him when I read many history books on him. I wanted to produce a film on Tilak What facets of Tilak can we see and had approached many producers in the film? but to no avail. Then I got a call from Om It’s almost impossible to encompass the and Neena Raut who wanted to cast me great life of Tilak in a three-hour film but as Tilak, but I was sceptical because my we have tried to depict his different personality is soft and I couldn’t possibly facets like his being the editor of ‘Kesari’, play a firebrand leader like Tilak. But his inspiration to the Chaphekar Neena and Om managed to convince me Brothers who assassinated Rand, and and I gave my nod to the biopic. his overall fight against the British.

By Sandeep Hattangadi

How did you work on your look?

A veteran make-up man like Vikram Gaikwad worked on my look and when I finally saw me in that look along with my costumes I was more than convinced that I could play Tilak successfully.

What convinced you about playing Tilak?

Tilak was a health conscious person and

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

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harda Sangeet Vidyalaya at Bandra (E) is now a major centre for cultural activities.

Run by the energetic Suresh Narang, the school not only imparts training in music and dance but also hosts many important events.

Last week the Vidyalaya hosted a book release function as well as concerts which were a part of the winter festival of dance and music.

Sudhir Mainkar, veteran tabla scholar and musicologist has written 'Sangeet...Shikshan and Performance', a book covering many aspects of music as a performing art. Mainkar has trained in the Delhi gharana of tabla under the great Inam Ali. He has trained a number of pupils among whom Praveen Karkare is the most senior and who is also a performer.

Praveen Karkare and his pupils played some of Mainkar's compositions. It was a delightful performance which demonstrated the beauty

What’s your opinion about debutant director Om Raut?

Om and I go back a long way. It is commendable he has picked a historical film for his debut film. There is no sign of a novice as he has worked with dedication and will. Even though I play Tilak, it is entirely Om’s vision and detail on every character which has made it a film worth seeing.

All-encompassing winter festival saw the rising ball and he composed an identical tabla gat which he called 'Gend Gat',” said Mainkar. The book was released by Shruti Sadolikar and Arvind Parikh, two senior musicians.

Arvindkumar Azad, one of the finest tabla players of the country belongs to the Benaras gharana. He is a pupil of the late Kishen Maharaj. He is not only a leading accompanist but also an excellent soloist. He gave a powof design and power of imagination. The book, erhouse performance as a tabla soloist. Pripublished by Sanskar Prakashan, contains tam Bhattacharjee, a pupil of the Mewati Mainkar's thoughts on issues like the connec- maestro Jasraj, sang a reposeful 'Puriya tion between arts and sports.

Dhanashri'. Ramakant Gaikhiwad, another “The footwork of the badminton king highly talented young singer, sang khyals Nandu Natekar is as artistic as that of Birju and thumris in a style reminiscent of the late Maharaj. Haji Vilayat Ali, the tabla maestro, Jagdish Prasad of the Parialal gharana.

IN BRIEF Barsee of tabla wizard

Bandish to host the barsee of the late Ustad Amir Hussain Khansaheb at Anandashram Hall, Talmkiwadi, Tardeo, on January 4 at 8 pm. Vocal recital by Aarti Kamat and solo tabla by Latif Khan from Paris. Entrance free.

Phalke Sanman Awards presented

The Dadasaheb Phalke Sanman Awards instituted by the MSK Trust, awarded in a glittering event held at Film City, saw eminent veteran dancer Leela Gandhi awarded with a purse of Rs 25000, and the Best Film and Best Director Awards went to Nagraj Manjule for ‘Fandry’. Swapnil Joshi was awarded with the Best Actor for ‘Duniyadaari’ and Smita Tambe was acclaimed with Best Actress Award for ’72 Miles – Ek Pravaas'. The evening was graced by CM Devendra Phadanavis and Cultural Minister Vinod Tawde.

Mahurat of ‘Yes I Can’ held

The mahurat of Jigisha Productions 'Yes I Can' was held with the mahurat shot directed by Mahesh Kothare on actor Neena Kulkarni. The film is directed by veteran of many TV shows Sangeeta Rao, who debuts with this film which is about people who make wrong choices in life and lose their confidence. The film also stars Rajesh Shringarpure, Mihir Soni and Paresh Ganatra.

First look of classmates

The first look of Aditya Sarpotdar’s 'Classmates' was held at the Kalyan International Film Festival with all its cast including Sai Tamhankar, Satchit Patil, Siddharth Chandekar, and Pallavi Patil were present at the event and were cheered by the Kalyan crowd when the songs composed by Avinash Vishwajeet were screened. The film about young teenage angst and college life releases soon.

‘Dishoom’ inaugurated

The mahurat of producer Anil Waghmare and director Rajesh Shirke’s ‘Dishoom’ starring Siddharth Jadhav and Sanjay Khapre was held recently at the Prabodhankar Thakre Auditorium.

The film is about the rat race and unhealthy competition in cities and villages, and how certain powers are required to scale such obstacles. The film also stars Priyal Patil, Anjali Ujawne, Dr Sharad Bhutadia, etc.

Fusion show

A Fusion Panorama Production, Panorama fusion music – dance, a blend of contemporary dance, traditional music and Western artistic features in a presentation that unfolds on a spectacular visual plane of colours, forms and musical effects.

Written and directed by Anita Kulkarni, music by Anita Kulkarni, Harshad Kanetkar and Kedar Paranjape, bharata natyam led by Parimal Phadke, kathak led by Sheetal Kolwalkar at Experimental Theatre, Saturday, 7 pm.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 887

ENIGMA CODE 887

ACROSS: 8 Anne had a way with it (4) 9 In some clubs it's an admission of formality (10) 10 Used in autopsy, chemical spirit (6) 11 Spotted Scotsman in bar in region of North Italy (8) 12 Odd of us to see mysterious craft (4) 13 Via cable he may be reached perhaps (10) 17 Initially, gold is layered thinly for this (4) 18 Day ended in port (5) 19 Change for Victor first coming in contact with mad Ray (4) 20 The top salesman in print? (4-6) 22 Bird, cut up and smoked (4) 23 Put money into side vent, perhaps (8) 27 Her sisters are not really her sisters (6) 28 Standing charge for car drivers (7,3) 29 A number can end in E (4) DOWN: 1 What old lags have for sacksewing ? (4,2,4) 2 A well-built but stupid group (8) 3 Back seat, though it might seem otherwise (4-6) 4 Strand, from west, is quiet (4) 5 Cattle family at Evans Head (4) 6 Jane’s novel way to start family tree (6) 7 Have, at the bottom of the evening dress (4) 14 Hamilton Hume’s fellow traveller detailed this slovenly hut (5) 15 Tear off behind alien for a hearing aid (3,7) 16 Land one "roo" in Exmoor for this Blackmore heroine (5,5)

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Each colour in our code represents a letter.

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

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

The Clue: White precious metal

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE CLEVER, REVERE, CALLER, REVEAL, LARVAE, CAREER, RECALL

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MATH PYRAMID 887 19 Putting six into position when dropping in (8) 21 Wakes drunkenly after time with sudden, sharp twists (6)

24 Anna cooked Asian bread (4) 25 Weights showing negative rise up to a point (4) 26 Beat up for being no good (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Hold water, 6 Squaw, 9 Ducking, 10 Mail van, 11 One up on, 12 Inkling, 13 Gastropod, 15 Pasta, 16 Argus, 19 Parisians, 22 Inanely, 23 Browsed, 25 Not a pro, 26 Drought, 27 Sleet, 28 Keep faith.

DOWN: 1 Hydro, 2 Lockets, 3 Whimper, 4 Tigon, 5 Remainder, 6 Stick up, 7 Unveils, 8 Wineglass, 13 Gradients, 14 Poppycock, 17 Grantee, 18 Stew-pot, 20 Show off, 21 Assagai, 23 Badge, 24 Dutch.

QUICK CROSS 887

ACROSS: 1 ___ alive, overwhelmed (3) 4 "Raw" reversal (3) 5 On the nose (5) 8 ___ cheese! (3) 9 Ballpark flub (5) 12 Eon, epoch (3) 13 'Ready, --, go!' (3)

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

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 ___ inspiring, wondrous (3) 2 IT payment (3) 3 Edit, perhaps (5) 6 A four-wheeler (3) 7 Radials for lorries (5) 10 Cinnabar, e.g. (3) 11 "I smell a ___" (3)

HIDATO 887

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 887

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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Aries 9th Paush Shuklapaksha Ashwini Mesha (Aries) A.L.I. Grey and Pink 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Success in every endeavor is predicted. A sudden overseas trip could prove enjoyable and fruitful. Government employees can look forward to being sent abroad on a special mission, or to attend a seminar or convention. You will improve your financial status this year. The married will enjoy a congenial atmosphere at home. Those in love will have an exciting year.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have bright eyes, broad forehead alert, energetic and self-opinionated. General all round good knowledge will lead to many good opportunities. Will do well in public life, marketing, business, agriculture or land development.

Overseas influences are strongly indicated and favorable. Will be loving and attached to family.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Do not waste your time in salvaging but rather follow up with dynamism a new project which needs hard work and attention. You will get opportunity to expand your work. There is a chance to make profit through an additional work or through some commission.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): There will be constant interruptions in your work, which could be frustrating. Plans for an overseas travel are likely. A sudden journey is indicated. At a social get-together you will be very much in demand. Those participating in sports or out-door events will do well.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will be pleasantly surprised by the offer of help from a colleague just when you need it Remember to show your gratitude when the chance to repay comes along. You will now receive news of a good reward in the form of promotion, raise in income and open respect from others. A chance encounter with a person of opposite sex will assume romantic undertones. Proceed subtly if you wish longterm association.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Monetarily you are doing fine and the lucky streak will continue. Any work with the governmental authorities that has been delayed will be sorted out. The backlog of work will get concluded slowly but surely and you will be able to relax and concentrate on other issues. A tricky domestic money problem has to be taken care of with discretion and care. You will manage the situation brilliantly wining the admiration and love of your mate.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): News that you have been waiting for, concerning a new venture, will arrive soon. Several favorable opportunities for investment on a short-term basis will materialize. Make the most of the current good phase. You will work with a renewed vigor and achieve wonders. As the excitement of holidays and fun times ahead grows, happiness in love and family life is indicated. Travel is also likely.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Tact and diplomacy will win the day in handling workers or government officials. You may have to settle dues or perhaps repay a loan that has been pending for a while. Avoid getting involved in any gossip at work. It could go against you as others think you to be above petty behavior. The accent is on family, friends, and social pleasures.

You will be in mood to splurge money on pleasures or organize a lavish party.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You seem to have a lot to do today Begin the day early so that you are able to organize yourself better. It is an opportune time to put your plans into action. Do not let others interfere with the decision you take now. At home you can look forward some news about a family property.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You need to devote more attention to your work that seems to go awry due to neglect. Avoid arguments or discussions on matters that are upsetting to others. Keep your temper in check and work at improving your relationships. Being upfront about your predicament will get a more understanding response from your beloved. A confrontation at this juncture will be a hindrance to your progress.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Changes for the better materialize. Colleagues will also be more cooperative than in the past. There is a visible change in attitudes.

Some problems with the loved ones will now vanish as the main cause of dissatisfaction gets resolved for all. The single may want to introduce their beloved family. You may not be in the best of moods but today is important for getting the approval of those that matter to you.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Monetary gains from a sale transaction should be re-invested as soon as possible.

Someone close could take advantage of your generosity. Deal with the situation firmly else you could lose out financially and emotionally. Avoid arguments at all costs. Do not to give in to doubts or let others discourage you, even if you encounter a disappointing experience.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Important decisions will need more time. Your methodical approach and detailed insight will receive appreciation and you will succeed in your objectives. You will certainly be in the mood to celebrate this evening in the company of your friends and family. A romantic association gets more meaningful and intimate.

Nostalgia gets the better of you and you may want to revive those moments with one you love. Plan an exclusive evening just for love.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will competently handle a difficult negotiation and sign a fresh deal on lucrative terms. You will be at your charming best at work and at home. Some of you are likely to travel on work-cum-pleasure. Love life is quite exciting and some of you are likely to make plans for the future together. The good times that you share together are what fond memories are made of.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5162 ACROSS: 1 Wash out (4) 4 It sounds cold but it is hot to taste?

(6) 8 Anatomical pouch (3) 10 Japanese sashes (4) 13 Metrical units with unstressedstressed syllables (8) 14 Abandon or cast off (7) 15 Made into coins or money? (6) 17 Grows together, fuses or unites (9) 21 Ballpark figure (3) 22 31-day mo. (3) 23 Mineral spring (3) 26 Most underhanded (9) 27 What boys going to school wear along with their shirts? (6) 28 Major river flowing through Central India (7) 32 Timber cutter (8) 34 Once again or afresh (4) 35 Tibetan animal (3) 36 A group of nine - "End Ena" anagram? (6) 37 A large town (4) DOWN: 1 Matter that one eats (4) 2 A low platform as in hall (4) 3 The home or bed of a wild animal (4) 5 Wanton arrogance, excessive pride (6) 6 Fleur-de-____ (3) 7 A space that lies within (6) 9 An ungentlemanly man? (3) 11 Jewel, trinket (5) 12 Hair-raising site? (5) 15 Big, as prefix (4) 16 Hit the sauce (4) 18 Gun shop purchase (4) 19 Avec's opposite (4) 20 Stimulus (3) 23 18th letter of the Greek alphabet (5)

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SUDOKU 2348 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: D equals G

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

24 Keep it ___ : keep it apart or away, in a way? (5) 25 Cupid's love (6) 26 A couplet or a paragraph in a poem or a song (6) 28 A negative vote (3)

29 Mice will play when the cat is ____?

(4) 30 One who opposes policy or proposal (4) 31 Out of true (4) 33 Bristle of barley (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Squeak, 7 Errosive, 8 Viny, 10 Prices, 11 As rain, 14 DII, 16 Oaths, 17 Slit, 19 Groom, 21 Spawn, 22 Basil, 23 Bier, 26 Adhem, 28 Fun, 29 Play up, 30 Fanned, 31 Irks, 32 Sunbaked, 33 Oddest.

DOWN: 1 Stopes, 2 Elicit, 3 Keys, 4 Monsoon, 5 Virat, 6 Veins, 8 Vidi, 9 NEI, 12 Ram, 13 I hope, 15 Frail, 18 Lendl, 19 GPS, 20 Owl, 21 Samurai, 22 Bey, 23 Bunked, 24 Inns, 25 Redact, 26 Apish, 27 Haunt, 28 Far, 30 Fido.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2167 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Retribution often means that we eventually do

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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: 15 average; 17 good; 19 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: vicious, visa, VIVACIOUS.

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Libra

will now begin to feel more optimistic when they receive fresh inquiries for business that will get concluded profitably. Independent entrepreneurs will make progress whereas those in partnerships or joint ventures may have to terminate their associations before making any headway in their career. The employed will see several changes happening in their work both within their organizations to resulting in their moving to another company. Those who may have lost their jobs and are seeking fresh offers may have to wait a little longer before they get anything worth their while.

It will be in their interest to accept anything that comes along especially around middle of the year else they may not find any job for a long time.

Home and family life may have gone through a major upheaval and now the time has come for some sort of settlement. The married going through problems and living separately for some time will now resolve their differences and start living together again. This will bring great relief to the elders in the family and you can look forward to a happy and joyful atmosphere at home.

Youngsters will get romantically involved and if eligible marriage is likely towards the end of the year.

Students will have a rewarding year and they will excel in their studies. Those appearing for competitive exams will get through with distinction and begin their higher studies in earnest. And if you are completing your education this year you can expect campus placement in an organization of repute. Sports persons will have to put in extra effort to remain in competition and with sustained effort in training they can look forward to fresh laurels on national or international levels.

Health will be good. Those who may have had some form of surgery will recover to normal health. Young women may need some medical advice on gynecological issues and related to lower abdomen. Elders suffering from diabetes will have to keep monitoring their sugar levels for there can be some complications towards the end of the year. Overall the year is rewarding and you will remain in high spirits full of enthusiasm.

(Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Leo

(July 22 - Aug 21)

(Nov 22 - Dec 20)

improvement in your job and business is t will be a slow start to your work AThosegradual foreseen during the course of next twelve months.

I causing anxiety in your business and who may have faced a few setbacks in their work career. Most issues that were lined up

Pisces

Sagittarius

facing frequent delays and setbacks in business will find most old clients and work proposals getting revived. You will have enough work to keep you profitably busy most of the year. Make sure you accept only firm offers where substantial amount is paid in advance. This is especially for those having manufacturing units where in the past you may have invested heavily only to later find your contracts getting cancelled. The employed will feel confident of their progress in their current organization and they must continue to work sincerely even if no immediate incentives are proposed. A major promotion to higher post with sizeable increase in salary is likely later in the year.

Personal life is peaceful though the married may find romance and excitement missing in their relationship.

This may be more due to their busy work schedules and frequent travels on work. There could be minor problems when a proposed summer holiday gets cancelled due to some urgent work or having to attend a business seminar important to your organization.

Youngsters will remain busy getting settled in their career and may not find time for social activities. They will miss romantic companion in their lives due to lack of time for social interactions. Long working hours that they are required to put in, sometimes even during the weekends will be rather tiring for indulging in leisurely pursuits.

Seniors will enjoy a more relaxed life and will plan having a holiday home in their favorite town or city.

Students will do well and those doing specialization will successfully complete their education. Those studying any branch of medicine, engineering or accounts will begin their career with institutes of repute. Sports persons will have to work hard at their training for they may find lacking in form for competitive games. Some may even consider retiring from competitions and find suitable employment.

Yourhealthwillbegenerallygoodandyoungsterswillfind themselves fit and sprightly. Young women may need some medical advice due to minor abdominal complaints. Most of you that are regular with their exercise regimen will feel healthy and fit and remain in shape. You must take special care of skin when outdoors for some of you may develop skin allergies. Elders will keep good health and must continue doing mild exercise and eating nutritious food.

for execution early in the year will get postponed. Business people must be wary of making large investments during the earlier part of the year and wait until middle of the year when matters will begin to look more positive.

Joint ventures and partnerships must be avoided for these will not last long and result in setback. If working in a joint family enterprise this will now be heading for a split or division. Those in trading and in exports and imports will do well and expand their sphere of influence. The employed will do better and make further progress in their career. A change of job is likely this year that will result in substantial monetary gain and getting an independent charge in your field of specialization.

Home and family life will be fine though love and marital relationships will occasionally result in angry outbursts due to misunderstanding created by acquaintance or a colleague.

If you have no trust in your partner and constantly disagree on personal matters then you could create a wedge between the two that will eventually lead to separation. It is in your own interest to spend more time in mending your difference and resolving the issues where you are more to blame. Youngsters will have a good social life but no significant romantic relationship that they will miss more when they see most of their friends having exciting love life.

Students will have a successful year and they will excel in their exams. Those completing their basic education will opt for higher studies with preference to study science or medicine. Sports persons will have to work harder to make a mark in their field and those already established must continue their grueling workouts if they wish to remain in competitive games.

However you must be careful while training for a minor mishap could put you out of circulation for a brief period.

Your health is fine though you will need to take care of your diet and life style. Women, and even young girls, may have some abdominal problems that they must not neglect for it could later affect when planning to have a child. Overall the year is good because finally you will end the year on a celebratory note.

(Feb 19 - Mar 20)

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present ample opportunities for improving your financial situation through sources other than your routine business or job. Business people dealing with overseas trade will expand their work and some of you will set up operations in a foreign country to facilitate expansion.

Trading activities bring larger gain than production though manufacturing units will also make progress but relatively gradual. Those in chemical, engineering and hospitality industry will see manifold increase in their turnover during the next twelve months. The employed will make substantial progress in their career and those seeking jobs in a foreign country can look forward to offers coming from their present organization to relocate overseas for a couple of years.

Family and personal life will be normal though the married will find less time to spend together due to their respective jobs. For no obvious reasons you will get into heated arguments creating unnecessary tensions at home.

Sometimes the complaint will be of neglect on your part or spending more time outside home that in any case will be true. You need to be more understanding towards each others responsibilities and try finding time to take brief holidays together. Youngsters will be concentrating on their career that is moving in higher graph and though they will find time to socialize but stay away from any significant romantic commitment. However you will find a person of the opposite sex attracted to you from your social circle of friends and acquaintances.

Students will have a successful year and those studying arts, business management and humanities are assured of a successful career ahead. Those studying overseas may not do well and are likely to return without completing their curriculum. Sports persons especially who take part in individual events will excel in competitions winning several awards and honors.

Your health will be fine. Elders may feel a sense of loneliness and could get into depression more due to your immediate environment at home and lack of any activity. By taking light physical exercise and leading a more social and outdoor life will keep you in high spirits and good health. Overall the year is favorable.

status. Business people must consolidate their position before embarkingupon their ambitiousprojects that are already in the pipeline. You may require bringing some modifications in your planned projects to improve easy implementations. Hence no harm in spending more time in preparation of groundwork and consolidating current projects before devoting your time and funding fresh ventures. Premature implementation will result in a major setback. The employed will do well though they may feel neglected for important roles and challenging assignments.

You will find yourself surrounded by jealous colleagues out to harm your reputation. It would be better to overlook and not react for that could harm your position at work.

Home and personal life is peaceful and happy. You will find some close relations trying to cause mischief in your personal life by spreading lies about members of your family. You must continue to trust and have faith in your near and dear cones without paying any heed to what you hear. Married couples will enjoy harmonious relationship despite your partner mischievously accusing you of having occasional flirtation. Take it lightly considering your mate being possessive. Youngsters in love will enjoy good rapport, and the fancy free will meet someone interesting amongst their circle of friends. If you like someone have courage to admit openly lest you lose an attractive companion.

Students will get serious regarding their education and devote more time studying for their exams.

Those appearing for any board examinations will do exceptionally well and join institutions of repute for higher education. Some of you will prefer to go abroad for specialized studies and training and plan to return to work in your own country. Students keen to do higher studies in the medical field will succeed in getting into the faculty of their choices.

Sports enthusiasts will have a good future in professional sports and must not get distracted to other course of career under influence from their peers. Later even though you will do exceptionally well in your career but occasionally feel regretful not having taken to sports as your profession.

You will enjoy good health and feel fit and sprightly. Even the elderly will enjoy robust health.

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and career. Entrepreneurs can take up challenging assignments even if required to take a calculated risk for financial success is assured during the course of the next twelve months. Work or trading activities relating to overseas will prove beneficial. Partnerships and jointventures must beavoidedfor these will not work to your advantage and loss ismostlikelyduetolegalentanglements with a partner. The employed will undergo changes in their career that at times will cause uncertainty. Those working overseas are likely to lose jobs and some of you may have to return to your homeland to begin anew in your career. If you encounter difficulties in your job or opposition from colleagues or seniors try to sort out matters than feelingdiffidentandconsideringquitting your work. In the event of you receiving an alternative job offer from an organization of repute then you must consider taking it up to end uncertainty in your current employment.

Home and family life appears to go through some tough times during the next few months. It is quite likely that coming into your life of a new acquaintance may cause misunderstanding in your marriage or in your love relationship. The possibility of you getting attracted to a personoftheoppositesex,evenifyouaremarriedoralready committed in love, will lead to breaking up of your long standing and a happy love relationship. You are cautioned not to give in to a weaker moment and getting into a clandestine affair even if for brief period. A change of residence or location will prove beneficial for the married bringing peace and harmony in your personal life.

Students will have to study hard for they tend to neglect their studies and face failure in exams. The first couple of months are more crucial for there will be several distractions like socially active life style, romantic escapades and lack of harmony on the home front. If you manage to avoid such digressions and concentrate of your studies just for the first few months you will certainly overcome obstacles and succeed. Sports activities will lead to success and recognition. Health will be generally good.

The elderly may have some discomfort in their backs that must be attended to with medications. Surgical intervention must be avoided at all cost.

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that all is functioning smoothly may in reality be leading to a setback. Check and recheck in every aspect of your business and accounts is imperative to plug any unseen loop holes. You cannot entrust important matters to others, not even to your partner or partners and associates. Some sort of deception seems likely in financial matters. You will continue to do well but a drop in earnings cannot be ruled out. Avoid fresh and untried ventures or speculative trading. The employed may feel dissatisfied with their job on being denied promotion and the promised raise in salary. It would be better to continue to work in your current job and wait for matters to improve during the course of the year. A change of job early in the year will prove more damaging to your career. Your financial situation will begin to improve towards the end of the year.

Family and personal relationships will alsobecauseforconcern.Domesticpeace and harmony could get disturbed due to majordifferencesbetweenparentsand children. Elders must try to me more accommodative towards children’s views on education and career and not forcetheiropinions.Marriedcouplesmay have frequent disputes over children and general family issues. Even if married for long you may find your partner non cooperative on most issues leaving you helpless. You will have the burden to keep peace and harmony in the family by making most compromise in the event of any major flare up.

Students will feel inclined to study hard and will excel in the exams. Most of you are determined to do well in education in order to fulfill your aspirations in your career later. Some of you may be keen to join administrative services and will start preparing for the competitive exams early. Sports enthusiasts will join training programs under well known coach to improve their chances of selection for state or national level games.

Health will be generally good. Youngsters regular at gyms and doing strenuous workouts most remain careful for an injury to knees may put them out of circulation for a couple of weeks. Elders may occasionally complain of abdominal pain and discomfort requiring medical attention. Overall the going could be tough but you will finally manage to salvage some good during the course of the year.

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rush to expand or start fresh enterprise for that could block their funds resulting in loss. Those in international trade like exports or imports will make substantial progress in business. Work related to real estate, oil based products and metals will bring good monetary rewards. Joint ventures and business tie ups must be avoided especially if having small scale industry. The employed will do well in their career and some of you are likely to work overseas. In general most of you will have to make frequent journeys abroad on work with successful results.

Those doing very well in their jobs must not harbor thoughts of starting their own enterprise for these will prove unfruitful and then getting back into service will be an uphill task.

Home and family life will cause concern with differences erupting with elders in the family. Married couples living in a joint family are likely to move out causing a further rift with the parents. Recently married couples will face occasional problems in their relationship that will be wrongly attributed to interference from family elders. A detached outlook on issues related to family issues will bring understanding and reasons for restoration of normal ties. Youngsters starting their career will get employed in far away towns and cities that will be better for their future. You should be flexible in the type and nature of your job to make good impression on your seniors and employers.

Students will do exceptionally well and those desirous of pursuing higher education abroad will get admission to university of repute. Those keen to study medicine, chemical technology or scientific research are likely to get scholarship to pursue their specialization. Sports persons will do well and those taking part in individual sports will win fresh laurels and awards especially in athletics and swimming. You are likely to get selected for international sports competitions and are likely to win a medal.

You will enjoy robust health and if fond of doing regular workouts and exercise you will achieve attain a shapely strong body. Women keen to lose weight and get into shape will succeed if they regularly follow their exercise regimen. Elders may require a regular medical checkup for they may have issues with their digestive system and abdominal region. Overall you will have a healthy, enjoyable and a successful year.

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Shaun Marsh held the Australian innings with an unbeaten 62 on the fourth day. with their impressive bowling performance.

Rogers (69 runs, 123 balls, 8 fours) and Shane Watson (17) tried to increase their lead further and they were nearly helped by Shikhar Dhawan, who dropped a tough onehanded chance at second slip, diving in front of R Ashwin (2-21) at first slip.

Rogers, who was batting on 33 at that time, was the batsman to benefit against Ishant Sharma (1-38) in that 23rd over of the innings. The breakthrough came two overs later though as Ishant this time had Watson caught behind.

Steve Smith (14) came out to bat and took Australia past

the 100-run mark in the 26th over, adding 33 runs for the third wicket. Meanwhile, Rogers went on to score his fourth successive half-century of the series, getting to the mark off 81 balls, in the 28th over.

Four overs later his partnership with Smith was broken by Umesh Yadav (1-55) when the young skipper was caught by Ajinkya Rahane as the leg slip finally came into play. With just 20 minutes left in the session, Ashwin returned into the attack and dealt a big blow to Australia, cleaning up Rogers in the 41st over, the batsman looking solid until then.

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Ashwin, Rogers and Shane Watson (17) tried to extend the lead as Australia took lunch at 90 for one in 22 overs.

However, rain intervention after lunch, resulted in a loss of 85 minutes of play and when play resumed, regular wickets fell to leave the hosts at 174/4 in 43 overs at tea,

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BRIEF SCORES: Australia 530 & 261/7 75.0 overs [Chris Rogers 69, Shaun Marsh batting 62, Ishant Sharma 2/49] lead India 465 by 326 runs.

which was taken after an extended second session. In the final session of play, India took three more wickets, dismissing Joe Burns (9), Brad Haddin (13) and Johnson (15) but Australia had put themselves in a comfortable position by then.India kept a tight leash on the Australian second innings after a lengthy rain delay in the afternoon with Ishant Sharma (2-49), R Ashwin (2-56) and Umesh Yadav (2-73) taking two wickets each, while Mohammad Shami (1-75) snapping one.

Bad weather resulted in a loss of 85 minutes of play but once play resumed at the MCG, India tried to fight back

Kohli-Johnson verbal volleys continue

A day after expressing his displeasure at Australia's on-field banter, India vicecaptain Virat Kohli once again had a go at Mitchell Johnson and apparently said something to the home team's pace spearhead as he was walking off after being dismissed here.

The incident transpired in the 68th over of Australia's second innings when Johnson was dismissed by Mohammed Shami following which Kohli was seen speaking to the batsman.

In return Johnson also had something to say but it was not clear whether his talk was directed at Kohli or was a complaint to the umpires as the the two onfield officials did have a word with the Indian after that.

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Marsh and Ryan Harris were batting on 62 and 8 respectively.

Earlier, resuming at an overnight score of 462/8, India could survive just 15 deliveries as Johnson dismissed Mohammed Shami (12) and Umesh Yadav (0) within a space of eight balls to earn Australia a 65-run lead. Australia then got off to a rousing start in their second innings with David Warner (40 runs, 42 balls, 6 fours) attacking the Indian bowlers, giving his team an early push as they look to set an imposing fourth-innings' target for India.

After he was dismissed by

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Australia take 326-run lead as match tilts towards the home side on day four

ELBOURNE: Australia put themselves in a comfortable position by taking an overall lead of 326 runs by the end of the fourth day as the third cricket Test headed for an exciting finish, with India needing to go for a all-out win to keep themselves afloat in the series.

India's first innings folded for 465, adding just three runs to their overnight score, with Mitchell Johnson polishing off the tail without much fuss. The hosts then rode on David Warner's pacy 40, Rogers' patient 69 and Shaun Marsh (62 not out) to reach 261-7 at close on a rain-hit fourth day at the MCG, taking an overall lead of 326 with three wickets in hand.

With one whole day left, Australia may add a few more runs before declaring the innings and set India a stiff target early tomorrow. India will have to play out of their skin to either win or save the match on a tricky fifth day track.

Interestingly, England is the only team to have successfully chased down a total of 300 plus on the fourth innings at MCG. They had made 332 for seven way back in 1929. At stumps, Shaun

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ELBOURNE: Australia have already stretched the overall lead to 326, but unfazed Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that the team's dressing room atmosphere is positive even though a chase could be tricky on the final day of the third cricket Test at MCG. Despite the Indian bowlers working hard to improve the visitors' chances of a win, Australia finished Day 4 on 261 for seven with Shaun March (62 no out) and Ryan Harris (8 not out) still fighting on. "We exactly don't know where this match is headed, but we are in very positive frame of mind.

You never know, maybe tomorrow morning we can get them out early or they can set a target for us. We are positive and we will take it as it goes and see what happens," said Ashwin in the post-day

presser.

"Any score on the final day is going to be tricky. It's a Test match and it tests every aspect of your game and attitude. It is going to be tough but we are up for it. We are here to win games and we will be positive and see where we can go," he added. The Indian attack improved on their performance from the first innings and did not let Australia run away in their second essay, getting wickets at regular intervals.

Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Ashwin shared two wickets apiece but the Australian lower-order once again resisted.

"Ishant bowled really well today. He did really well after the first innings wherein he also bowled well. But particularly today, after the rain break, he bowled three spells and he was bang on with all of them.

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by Virat Kohli's aggressive body language on the field and no-holds-barred criticism off it, Australian opener DavidWarner said the Indian is free to play the way he wishes and the ICC is there to manage if anybody crosses the line.

Australia have the upperhand in the ongoing third Test, having accumulated a 326-run lead at the end of the fourth day. Tempers are also rising with Kohli taking on the Aussies with his own brand of aggression, going to the extent of stating that he only respect some of the home players after a showdown with Mitchell Johnson on more than one occasion.

Even Monday, Johnson was given quite a sendoff by the Indian players after being dismissed. "I didn't see what

David Warner introduces his baby to Nathan Lyon during a rain break on the fourth day in Melbourne. they said to Mitchell Johnson but obviously Kohli was lurking around Brad Haddin. If that's the way he wants to go about his cricket then let him be. At the end of the day we

also play cricket the aggressive way. Though I personally feel that whatever happens in the field should stay on the field. It shouldn't be brought off the field," he said.

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OLKATA: Mumbai pacer Shradul Thakur's third successive five-wicket haul left hosts Bengal staring at another humiliating defeat at home in their Ranji Trophy cricket Group A fixture at Eden Gardens.

Fresh from his nine-wicket match haul in their win against UP, Thakur (5/37) triggered the collapse as Bengal, despite playing with eight batsmen, found themselves in tatters at 130 for six on day two, still trailing by 284 with four wickets in hands, to Mumbai's first innings total of 414.

Bengal still require 135 runs to avoid a repeat of follow on for second successive match, as Mumbai will now press for a bonus point win. Amid the ruins, Manoj Tiwary stood tall with a well-made 63 off 78 balls with 40 runs coming in boundaries as his elegant stroke-making was the only bright spot in an otherwise Bengal's gloomy day.

Having begun with three consecutive boundaries, Tiwary completed his 50 from 64 balls with the team on 66 for four that summed up Bengal's batting plight. But Thakur produced the gem of a delivery to dismiss Tiwary, who was beaten by the pace and bounce to take a thin inside edge behind stumps as Bengal's batting crumbled once again. Thakur then castled Shukla (11) for his fourth fivewicket haul and third in three

At New Delhi – Delhi 425/6 dec lead Gujarat 34/1 13 overs by 391 runs At Guwahati - Himachal Pradesh 549/4 dec lead Assam 18/0 in 12 overs by 531 runs At Dhanbad – Jharkhand 337 lead Kerala 179/5 in 66 overs by 158 runs At Rohtak – Haryana 127 trail Odisha 232/9 in 84 overs 105 runs At Gwalior – Baroda 358 lead Madhya Pradesh 103/3 in 32 overs by 255 runs At Jaipur – Vidarbha 296 lead Rajasthan 188 in 61.5 overs by 108 runs At Rajkot – Punjab 659/7dec lead Saurashtra 27/0 10 overs by 632 runs At Kanpur - Uttar Pradesh 267/5 in 78 overs vs Jammu & Kashmir Mumbai bowler Shardul Thakur appeals for a wicket during the second day of the Ranji Trophy match against Bengal in Kolkata on Monday.

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by Siddhesh Lad (64) and Kshemal Waigankar (13 not matches to take his tally to 23 I'm bowling in the right areas." out) posted a commanding from four matches this seaThe 23-year-old pacer had 414 in their first innings. son. Leading the pace attack in taken six wickets against Rail- Brief Scores: Mumbai: 414 in absence of Zaheer Khan and ways, and against UP he had 121.2 overs (Siddhesh Lad 64; Dhawal Kulkarni, Thakur said: six wickets in the first innings Laxmi Ratan Shukla 3/58, Veer "I took it up as a challenge and and three in the second. Poor Pratap singh 3/114, Pritam all my hard work is giving re- fielding and and dropped Chakraborty 2/82, Ashok Dinda sults. I did not have a good catches once again became 2/107) lead Bengal: 130 for six in debut season, a couple years the order of the day for Bengal 46 overs (Manoj Tiwary 63; Shradul ago. But I'm confident now as as Mumbai propped up by a Thakur 5/37) by 284 runs.

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ASCO: Pune FC showed character and belief to come from a goal down and clinch a thrilling 3-1 win over north-east side Shillong Lajong in their Federation Cup Group-B opener at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.

In a game that Pune FC dominated from the start, it was Lajong who took the lead through striker Lalrammuana in the 16th minute.

Pune FC fought back to pull level through winger Anthony D’Souza (45+2nd) at the stroke of half time before scoring two more times through skipper Arata Izumi (66th) and striker Eric Brown (90+3rd) in the second half to complete the

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Thereafter, Pune FC continWith this win, Pune FC go to Pune FC began the game on ued to push ahead in search of the top of the Group-B table the offensive and created a few an equaliser but was unable to with 3 points ahead of Ben- chances in the opening quar- break down the Lajong backgaluru FC (3 pts) on goal dif- ter. In the tenth minute, left- line who defended deep.

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MSSA-BIPIN Football tourney on Sat

UMBAI: The Bipin Football Academy and Mumbai School Sports Association's 27th Inter-center Football tournament for boys Under-16 will kick-off on Saturday at Azad Maidan. The two day tournament shall mark the culmination of the free intercenter winter vacation coaching camps held at Kalyan, Vikhroli, Churchgate, Colaba, Naigaon-Vasai & Kandivali

centers for boys. 20 trainees selected from each of these centers shall compete for the coveted trophy. The finals is slated to be played on Sunday.

Henry Almeida (Former International), Harish Rao (former Maharashtra Coach) and S.S Narayan (double Olympian) have been entrusted to select the best player of each team and other individual winners.

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2014: Coaches had a rough time and no smooth sailing ahead

he year 2014 was particularly rough on coaches of various teams.

The coaches also saw them having run-ins with their sports federations during their tenure. Some of them were forced to bid good-bye midway through their tenure, while few survived the shaky sojourn.

While cricket as usual was always in the spotlight, it was sports like boxing, national sport - hockey and football, which came under the scanner for all the wrong reasons. While the fiasco at the Asian Games brought pugilist Sarita Devi's downfall and with that a ban for a year, it was her coaches too, who faced the AIBA ban.

Two other sports - hockey and football brought the muck-sledging out in the open. With hockey coach Terry Walsh sent packing despite him making rounds of the sports ministry, Hockey India chief Narendra Batra decided that India was in a better position to serve directives rather than be on the receiving end.

Walsh’s exit focusses on the shocking treatment on ‘winning’ coaches are subjected to in India. Indian hockey coaches have little to show for in the recent past.

It was only under Walsh that India tasted some kind of success unlike his many predecessors especially with the gold medal at the Asiad to his credit. Hence, he demanded an ‘extra’ share of the pie for the success, which he attained during his tenure. The dismal show at the Champions Trophy where India looked lacklustre certainly proved a point that India immediately needs a 'full-timer' and no stop-gap coaches like Roelant Oltmans.

Football made huge inroads this year with the Indian Super League hogging the limelight but that didn't highlight the dwindling side of the national team. The All India Football Federation chose to ignore their plummeting FIFA ranking. At 171, the 'coachless' Indian team needs some 'spirit' in the system to

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revive rather than being left to die a slow death. The federation seems to be reaping the commercial dividends off the ISL rather than applying a healing touch to a team who is struggling without a guide.

What India needs is a world renowned coach who can set a pace and direction to put India securely on the road to recovery. Few names have cropped up, but a decision has not been made formal.

The Federation seems to be striking a deal with the tried and tested Cypriot Stephen Constantine to manage the affairs of Indian football. Also, Ashley Westwood's name is doing the rounds but nothing is clear.

The cricket team too, had its share of issues with the coaching staff with the Board of Control for Cricket in India [BCCI] sending its support staff packing but chose to retain their 'tactical strategist' coach Duncan Fletcher.

His failure with the Indian team is well documented but he has been retained till the end of the cricket World Cup to avoid any shake up right at the eve of the mega event. To keep a close watch on him, the board has appointed a full time director in the form of former skipper Ravi Shastri.

With the string of overseas losses, Fletcher would definitely be far from Indian shores post the World Cup. With dwindling fortunes among the 'big three' of Indian sports, one can reflect on the wrong choices and conflicts simply hampering the fortunes of the game. Also, a failed coaching programme will not augur well for the grassroot development and dreaming of getting gold in the hockey event of the Olympics or participating in the 2022 FIFA world cup in Qatar will will only remain a distant dream.

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HRISTCHURCH: New Zealand wrapped up a win against Sri Lanka by eight wickets to cap their most successful year in Test cricket.

Set a meagre 105-run target on the fourth day of the first Test in Christchurch,

they took 30.4 overs to complete the victory with Ross Taylor not out 39 and Kane Williamson on 31.

It means New Zealand have won five Tests in a calendar year for the first time after enjoying 2014 series wins at home against India

(1-0) and away in the West Indies (2-1). They also drew a series with Pakistan (1-1) in the UAE earlier this month.

Although Williamson and Taylor steered New Zealand home, the victory was built on Brendon McCullum's

swashbuckling 195 first innings knock and the lethal swing and seam bowling of Trent Boult and Tim Southee.

After Sri Lanka were forced to follow on 303 runs in arrears of New Zealand's 441, they ground out a gritty 407.

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