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By Vishnudas Sheshrao

7-day mourning at BMC

Mayor Sunil Prabhu, on Monday, declared a seven-day mourning period in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a mark of respect for the victims of the recent BMC building that collapse in Dockyard Road on Friday. 61 people died and 30 were injured in the tragedy. The mayor also directed the civic body to cancel all programmes including felicitation, inauguration and award ceremonies scheduled during the week. Consequently, the annual Ganesh Gaurav Puraskar and felicitation of senior citizens has been cancelled. However, healthcare related programmes, like the weekly health camp and inauguration of a dialysis centre will take place as scheduled.

and C2B (major structural repairs required). A total of 95 buildings have been classified as C1, and most of them are still occupied by civic employees. There are 11 buildings in C2A,

Vishwanath Salian | ADC

he are 95 buildings, owned and maintained by the BMC, which are categorised as more dangerous than the one near Babu Genu market that collapsed last Friday, killing 61 people and injuring another 30. The issue of repairs of most of these buildings is pending due to either alternative accommodation being unavailable or vested interest of some political leaders and officers involved in approving redevelopment, as these all properties are standing on prime and strategic locations in the city. After last Friday’s tragedy, the civic body hurriedly circulated a notice, directing all civic officers and

employees to vacate quarters which are declared as dangerous. However, as there is no provision for alternative accommodation in the civic body, there is no progress happening in any direction. Residents of most of these buildings are Grade IV employees, conservancy workers, and in some instances also officers up to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner level. They are aware about the perils of residing in dangerous buildings, but have no alternative option. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has classified the dilapidated buildings, owned and maintained by it, into C1 (dangerous building, immediately to be vacated), C2A (dangerous building, part of which needs demolition)

Azad Shrivastav | ADC

This is one of the 95 buildings classified as C1. (Dangerous building to be vacated immediately).

the second most dangerous category, while 40 buildings are listed under C2B, as needing major structural repairs. Most of the time, civic officers routinely send ‘vacate’ notices to

Civic staff continue to live in BMC buildings declared more dangerous than the one that collapsed at Dockyard Road

their colleagues or seniors officers in other departments, who are residing in such building. The counterparts religiously reply to the notices, asking for alternative accommodation. A senior officer, who wished not to be named, said, “In 2008-09, there was some proposal for redevelopment of some of the buildings. Resident did not cooperate and complained to the then Municipal Commissioner, as the officer in charge had vested interests and the developer was not credible enough.” vishnudas.sheshrao@afternoondc.in

The Lucky Ones...Pg.2 Money in gutters...Pg.8

From right under their noses! Robbery of 40 cement bags stalls crucial work of reducing gap between platform and train footboard at Khar railway station By Zuber Ansari

F Senior BJP leaders (from left) Ram Naik, Ashish Shelar, Vinod Tawde and Gopinath Munde shared the stage with the party’s prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi, in Mumbai, yesterday.

or more than a month now, the crucially important work of reducing the gap between the platform and the train footboards at Khar railway station has come to a stop. Railway officials say the disruption is because 40 bags

Unfinished work poses more danger

of cement, being used for the work, were stolen during the second week of August. A senior railway officer at Khar railway station, on condition of anonymity, said, “Around four to five unidentified men committed the crime somewhere around midnight. They had brought a small tempo with them which they parked outside the railway station on the West and Continued on Pg.12 «

A staff nurse at Bhabha Hospital gets manhandled by relative of a patient... Pg.7

THE LUCKY ONES CITY

By Shwetha Kannan

wo days after the building collapse at Brahmadev Khot Marg near Babu Genu market in Mazagaon, families are still dealing with their losses. While some are on the road to recovery unaware about the demise of their loved ones, others have reconciled to the fact that they have to live the rest of their lives without their families.

Strong despite the loss Vijay Sakharam Kamble, a BMC worker who lived in the ill fated building, has lost his family and relatives in the mishap. Yet, while speaking to the ADC, he was quite in control of himself, except for his moist eyes. “There is nothing left for me now. I am being treated well here (JJ hospital). I am taking my medicines on time and listening to the doctors. That is all. What more I can do now,” says Vijay who lost seven family members in the collapse. “We told him about the deaths yesterday but he did not cry. He is a very strong man. He has a strong heart. Who could deal with such tragic news with such calmness,” said Vijay’s brother, Gautam Sakharam Kamble. Gautam plans to take Vijay back to his village in Ratnagiri once his physical condition improves. “There are vidhis that have to be done by him for the dead at our native place. So I will take him there in a couple of days. And then bring him back here for treatment if required,” said Gautam.

Four-year-old Bhagyashree Kamble stands true to her name. She is probably amongst the few people whose entire family survived the collapse with not very serious injuries. Bhagyashree has become a favourite of all the patients and their relatives in the ward where she and her mother Kavita are being treated. LIJJA AT AD. AGENCY 8811/LP Eng. This cheery four-year-old keeps everybody enterhumne usse ye baat chupayi tained with her chatter. from his injuries. “Ekdum bauli jaisi hai “We are here since the time (We don’t have the courage to he was admitted. We haven’t tell him. Maybe his uncle will. (She’s like a doll),” said eighttold him about his parents’ If we tell him now, he might year-old Rekha Viladharoge demise. Hamari toh himmat stop talking to us, because he whose sister is in the same hi nahi hoti hai. Uske mama might feel that we hid the ward as Bhagyashree. Preeti Ravindra Upadhyay, ya koi bolenge usko. Humne truth from him for so long),” bola toh humse baat karna said Suraj Bilar, one of who is also with her sister in the same ward, loves playing bandh kar dega kyunki Deeptesh’s friends.

Deeptesh Kadam, who is yet to come to terms with reality, at JJ Hospital with his friends. with Bhagyashree. “Bahut mazaa aata hai iske saath. Mai toh roz khelti hu (I have such fun with her. I play with her everyday),” said Preeti. “She gets along well with everybody and is very popular here. Everybody here takes care of her. That is why I sleep peacefully and don’t worry about her much,” said Bhagyashree’s mother Kavita Kamble. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

A step foward for senior citizens’ welfare The state government announces a policy for senior citizens wherein children ignoring the responsibility of their aged parents will be declared as defaulters By Suyash Padate

C Pleasant surprise for frequent flyers! The Civil Aviation Ministry has granted a no-objection certificate to yet another private airline.

Pics: Shwetha Kannan

Sunshine in the gloomy ward:

Sh Sh diii,, U Shaadi, a a d Utsa Utttsssa av y ha aa ad Lijjj Li jat a jjat at Pa ap apa p pa

16-year-old Deeptesh Kadam is hardly ever alone in the ward at JJ hospital where he is recouping. His friends, who know that Deeptesh is yet to be told about his parents’ death in the collapse, are trying their best to keep him Four-year-old Bhagyashree with her happy and help him recover mother Kavita Kamble at JJ Hospital.

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Vijay Sakharam Kamble at JJ Hospital.

Friends are now family...

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hildren who are not shouldering the responsibility of their aged parents will now be declared as defaulters and their names will be publicised by the government. The state Cabinet yesterday approved a policy for senior citizens in which this particular aspect has been un-

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derscored. The policy aimed at ensuring that the society takes their responsibility, giving them financial security, access to healthcare and housing and enabling them to lead a dignified life, was nodded at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. On the eve of senior citizens’ day, the government announced this unique gift for the seniors of the state. According to this new policy, people attaining 65 years will be considered senior citizens. As per the policy, counselling centres will be

set up across the state to tackle the stress factor. Regular health checkups will be conducted and if required, medicines will be provided to them. Their financial planning will be done on a regular basis. Senior citizens will be protected from domestic violence. Protection will be provided to lonely senior citizens. Day care centres will be set up for them. According to the 2011 census, one crore people out of the state’s 11 crore population are above 60 years and among them, 47 per cent are men while 53 per cent are women. Significantly, the decision taken at the Cabinet meeting on Monday came 13 years after the Centre framed a senior citizens policy. suyash.padate@afternoondc.in

The hinges of doors should be noiseless. If so. The hinges may be greased periodically. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

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A triumph of meticulous excavation, the magic of Pompeii comes to the NCPA on film, thanks to The British Museum on October 6 and 7.

Pompeii in Mumbai this Sunday

WHO among us, on hearing the story of Pompeii, can ever remain indifferent to that epic tale of a thriving city, flourishing under the benevolent slops of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy, being wiped out in a flash nearly 2,000 years ago! On a trip to that country a couple of years ago, we made sure we visited the city, brought down so suddenly at its height by an act of nature that still thunders down the two millennia that have passed since then, its sweep and its impact completely undiminished by time. Even now it is easy to remember the chill winds that billow down empty streets, the geometrically planned sections divided by excavated roads that would put most of Mumbai’s to shame, the haunting sense that many of the old residents might still be just that – resident! After all, none of them

got any closure! Nor does a single visit to Pompeii bring closure to the insatiable curiosity with which the world has generally regarded this wonderfully-preserved artifact of a time gone by. And hence it is wonderful that the NCPA has arranged a special screening of a film that takes viewers to the British Museum, where an exhibition titled Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum took people by storm this summer, attracting no less than 287,000 visitors. This, in spite of the fact that it was the third exhibition of its kind, but the first to be filmed. For the exhibition, 250 objects were flown to the British Museum from Naples and Pompeii, jewelry, medical instruments still in the remains of the original carrying case, marble reliefs, ivory panels, bronze busts, mosaics, a baby’s

crib that still rocks, cooking pots and drinking cups. Through the film, you can savour the exhibition itself, get a taste of the life of the people, not historical figures, just ordinary people enjoying ordinary lives of culture and some refinement till a mountain that had lain dormant for 800 years suddenly exploded. The nicest bit? Paul Roberts, the curator for the exhibition in London will be there as a guest speaker, which should make the whole thing even more interesting, not just for those who know but for the generally curious as well.

A very special meeting indeed

THE special general body meeting of civic representatives called by the mayor last Saturday ostensibly to discuss the tragic building collapse at Dockyard Road the

A sense of an ending

Sheru RIP, the greyhound whose end was in his beginning or vice versa, depending upon how you are tempted to see it!

A COLLEAGUE is currently both grieving at the death of a muchloved dog and marveling at the same time of how neatly his life came to an end on the day that it began, ten years ago! Sheru was ten years old, a grey hound who was exhibiting liver disorders for the past one month. He had been on medication and was being very carefully treated by his owner and the rest of the family. So on Saturday, since he had a birthday coming up, the family stayed up to bring it in. Nothing special, just a plain sponge cake but it was a happy time and Sheru seemed to enjoy it. Then he went to sleep and in the morning his owner found that it was the very long sleep from which there is no awakening. It’s one anniversary that the family is in no danger of forgetting.

previous day, in which 60 people died, was special indeed. For one thing, it went on interminably as all corporators sought to have their say on the functioning of the civic body with regard to its old, dilapidated buildings. Funnily enough, the officers present did not seem to be worried, one particular additional commissioner fiddling with his cell phone while the civic representatives wailed about the state of buildings generally and at least one of them actually broke down. Very little emerged from the meeting – and then, towards the end, the body passed the proposal made by young Aditya Thackeray to restore Mumbai’s nightlife. So easily! Of course it was the Shiv Sena that couldn’t wait to put its stamp on his words but it is interesting to note the priorities before the country’s richest corporation. That the general public itself is no longer particularly concerned over the lack of a nightlife in view of the rough law and order situation that prevails in Mumbai,

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seems to concern our venerable civic body not a whit.

How does that work?

Ground Zero at Dockyard, where a building came down like a house of cards on Friday, is a marvel of focused determination coupled with a burning desire to shove skeletons back into their closets. We are still trying to do the math involved in loading up dumper trucks 543 times with debris and speeding the lot out of city limits. That too within two days flat! When our photographer went to recce the spot again on Sunday afternoon, it was clean except for a sole orange loader with its toothed shovel hanging out. That was all that was left of the lives of the families that lived in its 28 flats, hostages to a cruel fate that gave them little warning before the tragedy. That is, if you discount the innumerable warnings that should have been taken note of by the owner of the building and which were ignored. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

The car door opened, and out popped a royal family of sorts. Mary Kom, our Olympic boxing bronze medal winner, husband and main support Onler and Prince Chungthanglen, all of a few months old and still to grow into his name. At first, he was fine and gurgling, but then it all became too much for him, the mouth trembled into a pout and the wails began. But Mary was not abashed and quickly regained control of the situation. In and out of the ring, as she showed a packed Press Club yesterday, she’s a winner.

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I Jagadishchandra Rajnikant Patel have changed my name to Jagdish Rajnikant Joshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 27/09/13. C-17990

I have changed my name from Ramprasad Kakaram Mehara to Ramprasad Kakaram Mehra (According deed poll Affidavit dated 30/9/2013). C-17976

I Mr. Pradeep Singh Negi have changed my name to Mr. Pradeep Surendrasingh Negi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 27/09/13. C-17991

I, Nayab Shoukat Gaukhadkar have changed my name to Nayab Shoukat Gaonkar vide Maharashtra Govt. Gazette (U5086) dt. 25.4.2013 – 1.5.2013. C-17978 I, Ambarin Nayab Gaukhadkar have changed my name to Amrin Nayab Gaonkar vide Maharashtra Govt. Gazette (U-5085) dt. 25.4.2013 – 1.5.2013. C-17979

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Siddikiya Mohamed Yousufuddin Maniyar to Siddiqua Yousuf Vide Affidavit dated 27-09-2013. C-17971 I have changed my name from Iffat Ayesha Maniyar to Iffath Ayesha Khatoon Vide Affidavit dated 27-09-2013. C-17972 Akileswaran Balasubramaniam changed name to Balasubramanian Akileswaran Vide Affidavit dated 28-092013. C-17973 Sunil Kumar Rajgopal changed name to Sunilkumar Rajgopal Nadar Vide Affidavit dated 2809-2013. C-17974

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I have changed my name from Taran Kumar Ramprasad Mehara to Taran Ramprasad Mehra (According deed poll Affidavit dated 30/9/2013). C-17975

I have changed my name from Ashifa Galib Sharif to Asifa Ghalib Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 27.08.2013. C-17977

Thank you Jesus Mother Mary Holy Spirit St. Jude St. Anthony for all the favours granted and your blessing on us. P.B.A D.B.A. C-17966 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the helpless pray for us. Say this prayer for nine times nine days. Your prayer will be answered by the eighth day. Publication must be promised. C-17967

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I Harsh Nipambhai have changed my name to Harsh Nipam Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17980 I Jigna Nipam Shah have changed my name to Jignasha Nipam Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17981 I Jignashaben Nipambhai have changed my name to Jignasha Nipam Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17982 I Nipambhai Anilbhai have changed my name to Nipam Anilbhai Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17983 I Prakashkumar Popatlal Gala have changed my name to Prakash Popatlal Gala as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17984 I Manishkumar Mahavirprasad Bohra have changed my name to Manish Mahavir Bohra as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17985 I Mahavirprasad Bohra have changed my name to Mahavir Bohra as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17986 I Charmi Govind have changed my name to Charmi Govind Poraniya as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 26/09/13. C-17987 I Rushabh Govind have changed my name to Rushabh Govind Poraniya as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 26/09/13. C-17988 I Shrit Jagdish / Shivam Jagdish Patel have changed my name to Shivam Jagdish Joshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 27/09/13. C-17989

I Nainaben/ Nayanaben Khimjibhai Kukdiya/Patel have changed my name to Nayna Hitesh Mania as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-30735 dated: 29/08/13. C-17992 I Mr. Kamaldeep Singh Pratap Singh Sethi have changed my minor daughter’s name from Binti Kamaldeep Singh Sethi to Binti Kaur Kamaldeep Singh Sethi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 30/09/13. C-17993 I Mr. Kamaldeep Partap Singh Sethi have changed my name to Mr. Kamaldeep Singh Partap Singh Sethi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 30/09/13. C-17994 I Amitaben Mafatlal Shah have changed my name to Amita Girish Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 20/05/13. C-17995 I Miss. Jasmine Kamaldeep Sethi have changed my name to Miss. Jasmine Kaur Kamaldeep Singh Sethi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 30/09/13. C-17996 I Munwar Savad Mujeeb Kunnil have changed my name to Munawar Savad Mujeeb Kunnil as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 30/09/13. C-17997 I Ms. Christeen Maical Parera have changed my name to Ms. Christine Michael Pereira as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/09/13. C-17998 I have changed my name from Shaikh Asif Usmanbhai, to ‘Asif Usman Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 20/09/2013. C-17999 I have changed my name from Chankit Madanraj Siroya, to ‘Chankit Madanlal Siroya’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-32099) Dated: 05/09/2013. C-18000 I have changed my name from Bharti Laxman Shejwal, to ‘Shruti Ashwinikumar Rao’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-32560) Dated: 05/09/2013. C-18001 I have changed my name from Gulab Ahamad Shaikh to Gulab Rahim Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 26 Jul 2013. C-18002

I have changed my name from Manjula Prakash Raut to Esha Vinit Bedekar as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18003 I have changed my name from Rupaji to Rupaji Kumawat as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18004 I have changed my name from Gauri to Gauri Kumawat as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18005 I have changed my name from Dineshkumar Rupaji to Dineshkumar Rupaji Kumawat as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18006

I have changed my name from Mohd. Wasim to Mohammad Wasim Mohammad Hafiz Khan as per Affidavit. C-18018 I have changed my name from Fara Ali Saheb Shaikh to Farha Mohammad Muzaffar Shaikh as per Gazette No (U-34990). C-18019 I have changed my name from Tarannum Mohammed Farooqui Ansari to Ayesha Bilal Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18020 I have changed my name from Sk Abdul Rafik Sk Abdul Rashid Sheikh to Abdul Rafiq Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18021

I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Hathiyani to Ramesh Hathiyani as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18007 I have changed my name from Rajeetkumari Damodaran to Rajee Unnit as per Affidavit dated 24th July, 2013. C-18008 I have changed my name from Sadhana Bhardwaj to Sadhna Bhardwaj as per Affidavit Dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18009 I have changed my name from Meenakshiben Shah to Meenakshi Chheda as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18010 I have changed my name from Lalitchandra Shah to Lalit Shah as per Affidavit dated 22nd August, 2013. C-18011 I have changed my name from Govindlal Surajmal Solanki to Govind Surajmal Solanki as per Affidavit dated 30th September, 2013. C-18012 I have changed my name from Kamleshkumar Solanki to Kamlesh Solanki as per Affidavit dated 30th September, 2013. C-18013 I have changed my name from Amresh Kumar Shivbahadur Singh to Amresh Shivbahadur Singh as per Affidavit dated 30th September, 2013. C-18014 I have changed my name from Shivbhahaduur Singh to Shivbahadur Singh as per Affidavit dated 30th September, 2013. C-18015 I have changed my name from Sonali Surjoe Mukerji to Shonali Surjoe Mukherjee as per Affidavit dated 30th September, 2013. C-18016 I have changed my name from Deendayal Prabhunath to Deendayal Prabhunath Benvanshi as per Affidavit dated 30th September, 2013 C-18017

I have changed my name from Asife Ali Akbar Ali to Asif Ali Akbar Ali Shaikh as per Gazette No (X-15891). C-18022 I have changed my name from Mohamed Riyaz Mohamed Husain to Mohamed Riyaz Mohamed Husain Memon as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.01/10/2013. C-18023 I have changed my name from Mohammed Yasin to Mohammed Yasin Mohammed Yunus Qureshi as per deed poll Affidavit. C-18024 I have changed my name from Rhea Lalpuria to Rheeaa Lalpurria as per deed poll Affidavit. C-18025 I have changed my name from Rhynston Manuel Gomes to Rhyntson Johnny Gomes as per Affidavit. C-18026 I have changed my name from Rukayya Mohamed Butti to Rukayya Mohamed Amin Kazi as per Affidavit. C-18027 I have changed my name from Bhimaram Rooparam to Bhimraj Rooparam Prajapati as per Affidavit. C-18028 I have changed my name from Sara Arif Machchiwala & Sara Mohamed Arif to Sara Arif Nagani as per Affidavit. C-18029 I have changed my name from Najma Mohamed Arif to Najma Arif Nagani as per Affidavit. C-18030 I have changed my name from Mohamed Arif Ahmed Nagani to Arif Nagani as per Affidavit. C-18031 I have changed my name from Anjum Mohammed Fateh Shaikh to Anjum Faizan Yani as per Affidavit. C-18032

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Munnaram Chhotelal Bhagwania to Munnaram Chhotelal Bhagwaniya as per Affidavit. C-18033 I have changed my name from Hasmukhlal Chaturdas Patel to Hasmukhbhai Chaturdas Patel as per Affidavit. C-18034 I have changed my name from Raveena Naresh Rohra to Ravina Naresh Rohra as per Gazette No.U-27273. C-18035 I have changed my name from Moreshwar Madan Churi to Madhukar Madan Churi as per Affidavit. C-18036 I have changed my name from Sharafatali Bashir Ahmed to Sharafatali Bashir Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit. C-18037 I have changed my name from Mohd Shamir Mohammed Shamir Salim Khan to Mohammad Shamir Salim Khan as per Affidavit. C-18038 I have changed my name from Miss. Shailendri Kannaujiya to Mrs. Shailendri Nitin Kanoujia as per Affidavit. C-18039 I have changed my name from Mrs. Sangeeta Hemal Kanojia to Mrs. Sangeeta Hemal Kanoujia as per Affidavit. C-18040 I have changed my name from Mr.Hemal Brijmohan Kanojia to Mr. Hemal Brijmohan Kanoujia as per Affidavit. C-18041 I have changed my name from Itrat Fatma Firdaus Husain Ansari to Shaikh Itrat Fatima Muzaffar Husain as per Affidavit. C-18042 I have changed my name from Daud Ismail to Dawood Ismail Koradiya as per Affidavit. C-18043 I have changed my name from Mehtab Alam Ayaz Ahmed to Mehtab Alam Ayaz Ahmed Khan as per Gazette No. X- 40761 dated May 2007. C-18044 I have changed my name from Anees A Siddiqui to Anees Ahmed Siddiqui as per Affidavit. C-18045 I have changed my name from Rajni Khanna to Aparna Vikram Saigal as per Affidavit. C-18046 I have changed my name from Papa Kalanjee Raji Padachi to Papa Kolangi Raj Padyachi as per Affidavit. C-18047 I have changed my name from Vadivel Kolangi to Vadivel Kolangi Padyachi as per Affidavit. C-18048

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CLASSIFIEDS I Mr. Sandeep Nemkumar Jain have changed my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Adish Sandip Jain to Aadish Sandeep Jain as per Affidavit. C-8049 I have changed my name from Mr. Sandip Nemkumar Jain to Mr. Sandeep Nemkumar Jain as per Affidavit. C-18050 I have change my name from Mayaben Keshavlal Chitroda to Kiran Bharat Makwanan as per Affidavit. C-18051 I have change my name from Sunanda Balkrishna Patwardhan to Sharmila Sharad Biwalkar as per Affidavit dated 30/09/2013. C-18052 I have changed my name from Mercy Vattappillil Joseph to Mercy Cherian as per Affidavit. C-18053 I have changed my name from Sada Ramchandra Gavankar to Sadashiv Ramchandra Gavankar as per Affidavit. C-18054 I have changed my name from Mrs. Adiya Sultana to Mrs. Atiya Sultana Mohammed Fakhruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18055 I have changed my name from Mohmad Bandiyali Shaikh to Mr. Mohammed Fakhruddin Bande Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18056 I have changed my name from Ron Angelo Fernandes to Ron Agnelo Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-18057 I have changed my name from Antony Fernandes to Abdul Raise Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18058

I have changed my name from Sanjobar Mohamadali Jabale to Sanobar Mohamadali Jable as per Affidavit. C-18066

I have changed my name from Nawabjan Mehtab Naaz to Mehtab Naaz Khalil Baig as per Affidavit. C-18084

I have changed my name from Sanowar Mohanmmadali Jable to Sanobar Mohamadalli Jable as per Affidavit. C-18067

I have changed my name from Ashok Sitaldas to Ashok Sitaldas Chetwani as per Affidavit. C-18085

I have changed my name from Sanowar to Sanobar Mohamadali Jable as per Affidavit. C-18068

I have changed my name from Pukraj Galoth to Pukhraj Galoth as per Affidavit. C-18086

I have changed my name from Yogeshbhai Bhikhabhai Bhanderi to Yogesh Bhikhabhai Bhanderi as per Affidavit. C-18069 I have changed my name from Mohamed Shafi Usman to Mohamed Shaif Usman Turkey as per Affidavit. C-18070 I have changed my name from Hazara Bee to Hajra Abdul Jalal Sayyad as per Affidavit. C-18071 I have changed my name from Ghanshamdas to Ghanshamdas Mangtani as per Affidavit. C-18072 I have changed my name from Ujas Sagar Panchmiya to Ujas Bhanushali as per Affidavit. C-18073 We have changed our minor child name from Nirnay Sagar Panchmiya to Nirnay Bhanushali as per Affidavit. C-18074 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Jayantilal Nandu to Vijay Jayantilal Nandu as per Affidavit. C-18075 I have changed my name from Ansari Shahe Aalam to Ansari Shah Alam as per Affidavit. C-18076

I have changed my name from Azharuddin Azimuddin to Sayyed Azharuddin Azimuddin as per Affidavit. C-18059

I have changed my name from Aqueel Mohd Nazeer Momin to Aqueel Mohd Nazeer Ansari as per Affidavit. C-18077

I have changed my name from Sahika Hasan to Shaikh Hasan as per Affidavit. C-18060

I have changed my name from Momin Sahida Aqueel to Sahida Aqueel Ansari as per Affidavit. C-18078

I have changed my name from Sahika Kamal Bee to Shaikh Jaitun Begum as per Affidavit. C-18061 I have changed my name from Naveen Sanjeeva Shetty to Naveen Sanjiva Shetty as per Affidavit. C-18062 I have changed my name from Antony Augustian Gracias to Anthony Morgan Gracias as per Affidavit. C-18063 I have changed my name from Jacob Jacob Bappu to Bappu Jacob as per Affidavit. C-18064 I have changed my name from Mohamadali Mohamadsaly Jabale to Mohamadali Mohamadsaly Jable as per Affidavit. C-18065

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I have changed my name from Babu Bhimappa Budar to Babu Bhimappa Budur as per Affidavit. C-18087 I have changed my name from Alimia Ahmed Karvinkar to Alimiya Ahmed Karvinkar as per Affidavit. C-18088 I have changed my name from Deshamikh Tayba Hannan to Deshmukh Tayba Abdul Hannan as per Affidavit. C-18089 I have changed my name from Deshmukh Nafeesa Hamid Khan to Khatib Nafisa Fakhruddin as per Affidavit. C-18090 I have changed my name from Deshmukh Faizal Abdalla Khan to Deshmukh Faizal Abdullah Khan as per Affidavit. C-18091 I have changed my name from Mrs. Shanila Ruhi Abrar Ahmed Shaikh to Mrs. Shahnila Abrar Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18092 I have changed my name from Mr. Hanif Abdul Tamboli to Mr. Mohammad Abdul Tamboli as per Affidavit. C-18093 I have changed my name from Triveni Vilas Burande to Tulsi Vilas Burande as per Affidavit. C-18094 I have changed my name from Mohmad Jalal Mohmad Khasim to Mohmad Jalal Mohmad Khasim Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 30/09/2013. C-18095

I have changed my name from Sabre Aalam to Sabreaalam Ansari as per Affidavit. C-18101 I have changed my name from Binoj Alexander Paulose to Binoj Alexander as per Affidavit. C-18102 I have changed my name from Mohammed Faiz Iqbal Abdul to Mohammed Faiz Iqbal Abdul Mandhai as per Affidavit. dated 30/09/2013. C-18103 I have changed my name from Salma Bano Mohammed Gause Shaikh to Salma Akbar Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 30/09/2013. C-18104 I have changed my name from R. Krishnasamy to Krishnaswami Ramchandran Arjun as per Affidavit dated 30/09/2013. C-18105

We Mr. Shaikh Mohammed Ibrahim & Mrs. Shaikh Maymunisha have changed our minor sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Shaikh Mohmmed Khalid to Shaikh Mohammed Khalid as per Affidavit. C-18120 I have changed my name from Santaram Mandare to Santram Mandre as per Affidavit. C-18121 I have changed my name from Abdul Rahim Abdulmulalib Allabux Bhandigiri to Abdulrahim Abdul Bhendigiri as per Affidavit. C-18122 I have changed my name from Kumar Ashok Govind Deshekar to Ashok Govind Deshekar as per Affidavit. C-18123

I have changed my name from Deepak Singh Kamal Singh to Deepak Singh Kamal Singh Pawar as per Affidavit. C-18107

I have changed my name from Akshaykumar Nandkumar Sharma to Akshay Nandkumar Sharma as per Affidavit. C-18124

I have changed my name from Kalam Singh to Kamal Singh Pawar as per Affidavit. C-18108

I have changed my name from Mr.Patrick Ephriam Soans to Mr.Patrick Ephriam Mckinnon as per Affidavit. C-18125

I have changed my name from Simon Romal Dsouza to Simon Mealvin Dsouza as per Affidavit dated 28/09/2013. C-18109 I have changed my name from Kavalkumar Sheth to Kaval Rakeshkumar Sheth as per Affidavit. C-18110 I have changed my name from Hsina Salim Ghanchi to Haseena Salim Ghanchi as per Affidavit. C-18111 I have changed my name from Mohd. Aijaj Shaikh to Mohammed Ajaz Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18112 I have changed my name from Yunus Taiyabali Daudi to Yunus Taiyabali Saylawala as per Affidavit. C-18113

I have changed my name from Ajith Sreekumar to Ajith Sreekumar Nair as per Affidavit. C-18097

I have changed my name from Sajjad Husain Kasamali to Sajjad Husain Kasamali Nimbahdawala as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. U-35022. C-18114

I have changed my name from Ansari Farooque Ahmad to Farook Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit. C-18081

I have changed my name from Amita Omprakash Agarwal to Anita Omprakash Agarwal as per Affidavit. C-18098

I have changed my name from Amina to Ameena Begum as per Affidavit. C-18115

I have changed my name from Abdul Aziz to Shaikh Abdul Aziz as per Affidavit. C-18082

I have changed my name from Niyaz Shaikh to Shakil Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18099

I have changed my name from Abdul Khalil Nawabjan to Khalil Nawabjan Baig as per Affidavit. C-18083

I have changed my name from Narendra Kumar Vishwakarma to Narendra Vishwakarma as per Affidavit. C-18100

I have changed my name from Mahtab Alam to Shaikh Mehtab Alam as per Affidavit. C-18080

I have changed my name from Dheeraj Kumar Mevalal to Heeraj Mevalal Vishwakarma as per Affidavit. C-18119

I have changed my name from Mr.Mohmed Althaf Akram Khan to Mr.Mohammed Altaf Khan as per Affidavit dated 30/09/2013. C-18106

I have changed my name from Mohammad Khalid to Mohammad Khalid Shah as per Affidavit dated 30/09/2013. C-18096

I have changed my name from Fahim Ahmed Abdul Qayyum to Fahim Ahmed Abdul Qayyum Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18079

I have changed my name from Vinodchand Parshuram to Vinod Parshuram Sharma as per Affidavit. C-18118

I have changed my name from Jabbar Ali to Jaffar Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-18116 I have changed my name from Imrankhan Firozkhan Pathan to Imran Firoz Pathan as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. U- 30474. C-18117

I have changed my name from Sugavaneswaran Karthikeyan to Karthikeyan Sugavaneswaran Iyer as per Affidavit. C-18126 I have changed my name from Nisha Sudesh Oturkar to Shashikala Sudesh Oturkar as per deed poll Affidavit No-HL 408187. C-18127

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Attacks on police officials continue

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Three held for ramming into on-duty constable; lady PSI slapped inside police station in another incident

By Zuber Ansari

ttacks on Mumbai Police officials continue to take place in the city. In two separate incidents, two Mumbai Police officials including a lady Police Sub Inspector (PSI) were attacked in the last 24 hours. In one incident, a constable was rammed into by three college-goers at Agripada Junction on the Western Express Highway on Sunday night when the constable tried to stop their bike. The accused trio has been arrested by the Vakola Police after chasing them up to

Kherwadi junction. They have been booked under various section of the IPC including Motor Vehicle Act. The accused are residents of Vile Parle and Constable Ganesh Maruti Jadhav tried to stop them on Sunday night when they rammed into him and fled away from the scene. Police Sub Inspector from Vakola Police station, Sachin Patil said, “We had arrested Ajay Hawasingh Bodh (bike rider), Amol Ganpat Bhorgode (23) and Prathmesh Prakash Gholap (19) for ram- Two police officials, including a woman PSI, were attacked yesterday. ming into an on-duty police constable. All of them were and were not under alcohol incident. studying in Sathaye College, consumption at the time of They were produced before

the Bandra Court on Monday and secured a bail after paying Rs.3,000, Patil informed. Meanwhile, in another incident in Borivli, two women have been arrested for manhandling an on-duty lady PSI. The accused ladies allegedly slapped the PSI in front of the staff and broke the PSI’s laptop. The accused ladies were fighting with each other outside Indraprasth Mall on Sunday night when one lady security guard from the Mall intervened, but the accused beat her too. After a passer-by informed the police, both the women

were taken to the Borivli Police Station and when PSI Khede began taking down the complaint of the mall’s security guard, they threw the laptop and started abusing the lady PSI before slapping her. According to Borivli Police Station cops, both the ladies have been arrested and identified as Hemangi Vijay Charudkar (27) and Dwarkanath Mehar. They were booked under various sections of the IPC and further investigation is on.

Mobile thieves arrested by GRP before receiving a call from complainant By Kainaz Choksey

covered phones from Ganesh have past criminals records. Rebari (32), a resident of They will be produced in he Government Railway Zhaveri Bazaar, who was en- court on Tuesday,” he added. Police (GRP) at Mahim quiring about his stolen kainaz.choksey@afternoon.dc.in station on Monday morning phone. Rebari had boarded a caught two mobile snatchers train from Mira Road and with five stolen mobile alighted at Dadar station at phones, minutes before they around 10:15 a.m, during received a call from a victim which he had lost his phone. of one of the recovered He had not registered a complaint till the time the GRP ofphones. e-TENDER NOTICE Abdul Razaq Mohammed ficials had recovered his The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Hussain (22), a resident of phone. Later Rebari was Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works Santacruz, and his accom- asked to meet the GRP offifrom the government registered contractors, who are plice Abdullah Abdul Qayum cials at Mahim and a comalso registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also Khan (19), a resident of Mira plaint was registered. give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of According to Rajendra Road, were loitering around 10 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. at the station when a GRP Trivedi, Senior Police Inspec8644870.69 respective tender documents and process of team of two Assistant Sub- tor,GRP, Mumbai Central die-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. Inspectors and four police vision, “The accused have Sd/constables were patrolling been arrested and have been Public Relations Officer PRO/836/ADV/2013 the area. Suspecting the duo booked under Section 379 to be upto something, the (Punishment for theft) and Fever? Act now, see your doctor for correct & complete treatment team checked the two and Section 34 (Acts done by sevfound them with five mobile eral persons in futherance of common intention) under phones worth Rs.30,000. Filmmakers throng the 11th Locations While interrogating the the Indian Penal Code. We are award at Tulip Star, Juhu duo, the GRP officials re- investigating the matter.” “The two are believed to ceived a call on one of the re-

Abdul Razaq Mohd Hussain and Abdullah Abdul Qayum Khan.

Nurse gets pushed around for telling queuejumping woman to get in line

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OPD. Confirming the incident, staff nurse at the BMC- Dr. P Jadhav, medical surun Bhabha Hospital in perintendent of Bhabha Bandra was manhandled Hospital, said, “The nurse by a relative of a patient in was pushed by a lady who the orthopaedic outpatient was a patient’s relative department (OPD) on when the nurse stopped Monday morning at her from jumping the queue at the orthopaedic around 11:30 am. Shagufta Qureshi (40), OPD. The nurse hasn’t sufwho had brought her fered any serious injuries. I eight-year-old son to the met her. She is alright.” A case was registered hospital, pushed the staff nurse on being asked to against Shagufta at the stand in the queue at the Bandra police station.

By Kainaz Choksey

abruddin Ghulam Hussain Mukhire (50) died on the spot after he was hit by a Virar-bound local at 3:35 p.m while crossing the tracks at Malad station on Monday. According to Shivaji Bagal, Senior Police Inspector, “The deceased was crossing the tracks when he came under a Virar-bound local approaching platform number 3 at Malad station. The deceased was drunk. He was rushed to the Bhagwati Hospital where the doctors declared him dead on arrival. The postmortem reports of the de-

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Another rogue relative Death on Malad tracks Sabruddin Ghulam Hussain Mukhire, 50, gets violent again was drunk was hit by a Virar-bound local

ceased from the Bhagwati hospital are awaited.” kainaz.choksey@afternoon.dc.in

Sudhanshu Hukku has been organising ‘Locations award and exhibition’ for the last 11 years where he invite different countries to take part and give details about tourism and subsidy for shooting in their country. This year, nine countries participated for this event.There were 16 awards given to Indian films and countries where these films were shot.Sudhanshu Hukku gave the award to Shaenaz Voss, acting chairperson of Fiji for best location as maximum picture in this year was shot there. Naresh Sharma received the award on behalf of his son Mithoon who got best music director for film Ashiqui 2 which was shot in abroad. Race 2 was also awarded. Kalpana Lazmi,Abbas Mastan,Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor, Vinay Sinha, T P Agarwal, Rahul Roy, DJ Sheizwood, Naresh Sharma, Kuku Kohli, Jay Mehta, Alisa Kkhan,Tanisha Singh,Madhushree,Shabab Sabri and many more came for the function.Sudhanshu thanked everyone for coming in the award function.Yogesh Lakhani gave award to Sayyed Asif Jah and Bibhu Agarwal producer of film Baat Ban Gayi got debut film award show shot their film in Mauritius .Ashish Singh of YRF got best film shot abroad for his film Jab Tak hai jaan. ADVT

Auto drivers fleece Repair money passengers at Kurla went into gutters

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Passengers rushing from Kurla railway station to LTT are fleeced with alleged help from some policemen

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uto drivers plying between Kurla railway station and LTT terminus have a unique way of extorting money from their unsuspecting passengers. Initially, at Kurla these auto drivers entice passengers by promising to offer share auto facility only for Rs.10. But once they reach LTT, these rouge drivers force passengers to cough up Rs.50 instead. If anyone refuses, they threaten to take them to the police station. The hurried passengers end up paying Rs.50 instead of facing hassles at the police station. If a passenger gives Rs.500 note, these drivers return only Rs.50 instead of Rs.450 by saying that they had given Rs.100 only. On Sunday, Mehboob, a passenger took a share auto from Kurla east to reach LTT as he wanted to catch Jnyaneshwari Express at 6 pm that leaves for Kolkata. On reaching LTT, the driver demanded Rs.100 from him. When Mehboob refused to pay him, he was beaten by a wooden stick by this driver who also looted Rs.620 from the passenger and fled the spot. After the ordeal, Mehboob reached Nehru Nagar police station to lodge a police complaint. But the police discour-

Grants of Rs.33.50 lakh allocated for repair of ill-fated Dockyard Road building were utilised for sewerage lines instead By Vishnudas Sheshrao

The racket of overcharging passengers in a hurry is run by rogue automen. aged him. “The cops told me to catch the train before it leaves instead of wasting time at the police station. Even though I was ready to catch another train and insisted on lodging the complaint, the police refused. I could not even note down the auto’s registration number as I was too disturbed by the incident”, said a dejected Mehboob. Locals allege that by using similar modus operandi, these auto drivers fleece unsuspecting passengers. “This

happens with the active connivance of police officials as they receive a cut from these rouge drivers. Passengers always face problems at LTT in one or other way. The auto drivers take advantage of harried passengers”, said a local on condition of anonymity. When ADC called DCP Lakhmi Gautam, he said that he was in a meeting. ADCP Qusar Khalid said he had no idea about it but assured that he would check with the concerned people and get back.

hen residents of the collapsed BMC building near Babu Genu market in Dockyard Road asked that the building be repaired because the structural audit had declared it as dilapidated, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation spent Rs.33.50 lakh on repairing its drainage system instead. The ill-fated structure housed 21 families of civic employees and was classified as C2, putting it in the list as a ‘dangerous building, part of which needed to be demolished.’ Exactly, 13 years ago, on Sept 20, 2000, the then councillor, Yashwant Jadhav, who represented Dockyard Road in the BMC, had requested the Municipal Commissioner through the Standing Committee to make a provision of Rs.50 lakh for repair of some parts of this building. Seven years later, Municipal Commissioner had replied to letter saying, ‘The BMC had already allocated Rs.20 lakh in 2005-06 and Rs.13.50 lakh during 200607 fiscal years.’ The Municipal Commissioner’s letter, dated February 28, 2007

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The BMC letter confirming that Rs.33.50 lakh was already allocated for repairs of the ill-fated building. (copy of letter is with ADC), revealed that the civic body spent an estimated Rs.33.50 lakh of public money for repair and replacing of drainage pipelines instead of bolstering the ground plus four-storey building, which then collapsed last Friday, killing 61 people and leaving 30 injured. Former councillor Yashwant Jadhav who had earlier raised issue regarding the condition of the BMC building said, “Charges of culpable homicide should be registered against civic the officers for commission and

omission in this case. When they knew that the building is dilapidated and needed repair or redevelopment, they spent Rs.33.5 lakh on replacing of sewerage lines, wasting public money.” Additional Municipal Commissioner Rajiv Jalota admitted in the Corporation meeting that the file of this particular building was tossed from one table to another, “Administrative lapses have been found in this case, otherwise the catastrophe would have been averted.” vishnudas.sheshrao @afternoondc.in

Action against Nair docs 3 junior resident doctors suspended, 11 doctors face enquiries By A Staff Reporter

ollowing allegations from opposition parties that some medical staff had charged routine fees for treatment of victims of the Dockyard building crash, Mayor Sunil Prabhu had directed that an enquiry be initiated against those responsible for this at the Nair Hospital. It has now emerged that three junior resident doctors have been suspended, while 11 doctors face enquiry on the basis of an allegation made by opposition parties regarding a victim, Shweta Kamble, who reportedly had been charged for blood tests before her operation in the Nair Hospital. This happened in spite of the fact that the BMC had already committed that it would bear all the medical expenses of the victims.

‘I am made of different material’

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Stirring up crowds outside the airport while alleging that the Cong was using the CBI to threaten him, Gujarat CM Narendra Modi roared that he would not be cowed down

By Prashant Hamine

ccusing the Congress led UPA government at Delhi of going berserk in its last days of power, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the Congress was using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of trying to threaten him. Addressing a modest rally at the Santacruz domestic airport here yesterday after his arrival, the prime ministerial candidate remarked that SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati may have been cowed down by the threat of the CBI, but he would not succumb to such threats as he was made up of altogether different material. Terming the Congress-led UPA government as one of looters, he called upon the government to vacate the power as the peoples’ government was on its way to assume power. Modi stated that the Congress will not sit quiet and will even deploy the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing

(RAW) against him. Addressing the delirious crowd of party supporters he said that the people will not have to suffer for too long now as the Congress-led government, which has been in power for the last 12 years, looted the people and that the BJP would usher in a government that will be committed to the welfare of the people. Referring to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, he said that he had come to the land of Shivaji Maharaj and hoped to be blessed so that he could not do anything wrong to the people. Coming out of the arrival lounge almost an hour late, at 5 pm, the crowds that swelled in large numbers blocked every possible entrance to the terminal 1A arrival concourse. Sardar Tarasingh, BJP MLA from Mulund, had roped in a Bhangra band ‘Jatt Boys’ who entertained the crowds for a while. Later a troupe of the Warkaris joined the crowd in welcoming Modi who was on his maiden visit to the city after being anointed as the prime ministerial candidate. The usual T shirts displaying logos “I Want My Nation

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Supporters of Gujarat CM and prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, thronged the Mumbai airport, yesterday. Modified,” cut-outs, caps with slogans “NaMo” were seen all over. Koli women, dressed in their traditional attire, greeted Modi. What was interesting to note that a television crew from the Government of Gujarat, from neighbouring Valsad district, was accompanying Modi.

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Praful Patel, the cameraman, while speaking to ADC disclosed that TV crew like theirs was placed 24x7 at each district headquarters in Gujarat and followed him wherever he went. Even Patel could not believe the kind of response their chief minister was getting in Mumbai.

The entire concourse was jampacked, so was the elevated road leading to the departure deck above. After the rally was over, what was left behind was trail of broken trees, lost footwear, banners and buntings. prashant.hamine@afternoondc.in

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Raids and FIRs against top honchos of NSEL, MCX and FTIL

Jignesh Shah, owner of Financial Technologies India Ltd.

Anjani Sinha, CEO & MD of National Spot Exchange Ltd.

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across 16 states to conduct searches at 184 locations in the country. The NSEL office, residences of Shah and Joseph Massey, managing director and CEO of MCX Stock Exchange in Mumbai, were also raided on Monday, said police. The states where raids were being carried out on Monday include Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. All the accused have been booked under sections 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent), 465 (forgery), 467 (forgery of valuable security, will, etc.), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document or electronic record), 474 (having possession of document described in section 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine), 120(B)(criminal conspiracy) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of IPC. Explaining further Roy said, "The accused had hatched a conspiracy and cheated thousands of investors to the tune of thousands of crores

he Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai’s crime on Monday registered an FIR into one of the biggest management frauds committed in the past two decades. The FIR in the fraud worth Rs 5,600 crore was registered against top officials of National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), mentioning Jignesh Shah, owner of Financial Technologies India Ltd (FTIL), which is one of the main promoters of NSEL, Anjani Sinha (CEO, MD of NSEL), and others from the board of directors. The FIR was registered after the conclusion of the preliminary enquiry into the NSEL scam. “As the FIR was being registered, the EOW officials probing the scam had began carrying out massive raids at various NSEL offices, residences and warehouses situated across the country,” said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy. As many as 63 police squads, comprising of 121 officers and 241 policemen promptly fanned out

by using the NSEL platform.” The raiding teams have confiscated all the hard disks, CDs and other electronic evidences, accounts books, among others, besides sealing the warehouses, said Addl CP (EOW) Rajvardhan Sinha. Besides Shah and Sinha, the FIR filed by one of the investors, Pankaj Saraf, include officials namely, Joseph Massey, Shantilal Guru, B D Pawar, Amit Mukherjee, M C Pandey, Shrikant Jawalgekar, Neerav Panday, company's auditor Mukesh Shah, and others. While Shah, who skipped the company's AGM on Monday, could not be reached for comment, Massey denied any raid at his residence. "While I clarify that there was no raid at my house, I want to say that I am willing to co-operate fully with the investigators," Massey told the ADC. A special investigating team (SIT) had been formed to conduct a preliminary inquiry after the complaint by Saraf, the EOW official said, adding that, "A forensic audit was conducted after which fraudulent practices in the NSEL functioning had surfaced." "Forensic Auditing would be done again now to find out where the Rs.5,600 crore have been meticulously routed to by implementing fraudulent system in the privatelyowned NSEL," added Roy. As the probe also suggested largescale money laundering, the Central investigating agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), will also be roped in to investigate the matter under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). neel.shah@afternoondc.in

ARAYANBHAI DESAI, senior Sarvodaya leader, a true Gandhian and the son of Mahadevbhai Desai who was Mahatma Gandhi’s private secretary for more than twenty years, will be narrating ‘Gandhi Katha’, a unique discourse on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti which falls on Wednesday, October 2. Narayanbhai Desai has been narrating 'Gandhi Katha' for the last eleven years all over Gujarat

and also in various places in the country and in the U S. Mumbaikars have a golden opportunity to listen to unknown aspects of Gandhi's life and personality from the 88-year-old veteran who had constant personal interaction with the Mahatma. At Mahatma Gandhi Seva Mandir, opposite the Bandra Lake, S.V. Road, Bandra West, 5.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6.

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N just one hour, it would have been too much to expect that all the disputes between India and Pakistan would be resolved. What is important and significant is that the two leaders – Manmohan Singh and Nawaz Sharif, met and had some discussion on the need to end terrorism and stop violations of ceasefire along the LoC. A hopeful beginning is the decision for a meeting between the Indian and Pakistani commanders defusing tension. That Nawaaz Sharif accepted the demand of our prime minister and acted swiftly to implement ceasefire is a good sign. It is also possible that some of the violent operations by the ISI might temporarily end in Kashmir. It is also a good sign that the two prime ministers have invited each other and the visit is not for sight-seeing or for attending some cultural event, but obviously for talks. Pakistan is very much interested in boosting commercial ties and this is clearly seen from Sharif’s attempt to start a talk on the subject. Our PM however stuck to terrorism and LoC ceasefire and left a discussion on the subject for some other future occasion. In Pakistan and India, there is an opinion that final, purposeful peace talks can be held only after the 2014 General Elections. Nawaz Sharif also might decide to take up the peace talks only after the 2014 elections. He would naturally like to deal with the party that wins. And finally, it is to be seen what the Pakistani Army thinks about Sharif’s plan for peace: The army has made it quite clear that will consider peace talks only if and when Pakistan gets Kashmir.

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HAVE been getting calls from the Pakistan media to inquire whether the army stalled the government from certain decisions or forced it to take some without its willingness. Their concern is understandable because the army is the boss in Pakistan and even Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who said the elected government would be superior, has to clear the agenda of close India-Pakistan relations with his army chief General Parvez Kayani. I have assured the Pakistan media that the situation in India is like the one prevailing in advanced countries in the West where voters are the arbiters. However, I can recall one example of the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act which can kill anyone on suspicion without being arraigned. The government was inclined to modify the act after a commission’s recommendations. But the army had its way and the act stays without any amendment. Except for this, I have found the Indian army obedient to the elected government. It may be a cliché but the army is apolitical and takes pride in eschewing politics. There may be discussions in messes or canteens of the armed forces on the present conditions obtaining the country. But they are healthy and nothing beyond the ventilation of disgust.

lar among the people, particularly after the victory in the Bangladesh war. Even the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was suspicious. He made it clear when he met her that he was proud to head such armed force which did not interfere in political affairs. “You do your job and allow me to do mine,” he was supposed to have told Indira Gandhi. The latest example, somewhat disturbing, is that of General V.K. Singh who retired recently as the army chief. He shared dais with the controversial Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi. I wish V.K. Singh had waited a bit longer before jumping into politics. There is no harm in generals joining politics. The greatest democracy of America has examples of top military chiefs like Douglas MacArthur and Dwight D. Eishenhower run-

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dock as far as V.K. Singh’s admission that the military has financed all ministers at Srinagar. Let the Omar Abdullah government explain whether the charge is correct. Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister, is so disturbed that he has demanded a CBI probe immediately. The constitution by V.K. Singh of a special cell for special purposes has also to be looked into. The defence ministry has issued a statement to assure that the matter is being pursued for “further action.” V.K. Singh was said to have been upset by the leakage of report against him by top army officials.

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The report is not yet in the public domain. But the charges are too serious to be left at that. The revelations make a mockery of the army’s function in a democratic polity. Covert operations are conducted all over the world. They should never see the light of the day and the officials engaged in them should keep quiet till their death and not even mention them in their memoirs. The military also needs to revise its rules of retirement so as to stop the former chiefs of the three services — army, air force and navy — are not able to join a political party for a decade after their retirement. Being in command they are bound to have earned enough fame to influence the voters. All this darkens the image of the army. This is not even a case of Bonapartism. I However, V.K. Singh is not the entire army. know of a few aberrations on the part of cerKuldip Nayar He is a maverick. He has criticised even the tain army chiefs who have gone beyond the Supreme Court for having rejected his claim ambit of authority. But there is no instance of defiance. When General K.S. Thimmaiah, a ning for presidential election and winning the to continue one year more in service because popular army chief, submitted his resigna- coveted position. But both of them did not his birth certificate was ‘incorrect’. When he tion to the dismay of public, it was against the rush to the election platform from the theatre had made no effort to have the ‘mistake’ functioning of the then Defence Minister Kr- of war. They contested only after decent in- rectified during his entire career, he had no tervals. right to do so after occupying the position of ishna Menon. The main allegation against V.K. Singh is the chief of army staff. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru interV.K. Singh is all politics. Even his body lanvened and made Thimmaiah to take back his that he set up a unit, Technical Support Diviresignation. Menon stayed on at the Defence sion, to snoop on the government at Srinagar guage says so. What he has said speaks volMinistry and Thimmaiah retired after com- and used secret funds to topple it. In an in- umes of affairs between the government and pleting his term. General K. Sundarji went be- terview to a television network, he has gone the army. The self-righteousness of V.K. Singh yond his authority during the military further to say that the army has been financ- is not understandable. Why did he not stand exercises (brass tacks). He went into the dis- ing since Independence, ministers in the up and stop the financing on Kashmir? puted territory under China and into Pak- Jammu and Kashmir government to maintain Instead, he accelerated the process. He says that Omar Abdullah has ‘an agenda’. What is istan. Islamabad was so disturbed that it sent “peace and stability” in the state. The allegation of snooping against the it and what did V.K. Singh do to stop it? To its foreign secretary Abdul Sattar to New Delhi. Sundarji was pulled up. However, he elected government at Srinagar is a serious topple an elected government is no solution. continued to be the army chief until his re- one. The ruling National Conference is justi- His own credibility is in doubt. His associafied in demanding a probe by a sitting tion with Anna Hazare at present should be tirement. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was popu- Supreme Court judge. The Centre is in the taken with a pinch of salt.

‘Truth is superior to man’s wisdom’

of the nation, it has to keep me with all my faults and shortcomings, of some of which I am painfully conscious and of many others of which candid critics, thanks be to no positive reason to the contrary. them, never fail to remind me. Defeat cannot dishearten me. It can only chasten me.... I know that God will guide I believe in trusting. Trust begets trust. Sus- It is a bad carpenter who quarrels with his me. Truth is superior to man's wisdom. picion is foetid and only stinks. He who tools. It is a bad general who blames his trusts has never yet lost in the world. men for faulty workmanship. I know I am I have never lost my optimism. In seemingly darkest hours hope has burnt bright A breach of promise shakes me to my root, not a bad general. I have wisdom enough within me. I cannot kill the hope myself. I to know my limitations. God will give me especially when I am in any way conmust say I cannot give an ocular demonstrength enough to declare my bankruptcy stration to justify the hope. if such is to be my lot. He will perhaps take me away when I am no longer wanted for I do not want to foresee the future. I am the work which I have been permitted to concerned with taking care of the present. God has given me no control over the modo for nearly half a century. But I do enternected with the author of the breach. And ment following… tain the hope that there is yet work for me if it cost my life which, after all, at the age to do, that the darkness that seems to have of seventy has no insurance value, I should Trust enveloped me will disappear, and that, most willingly give it in order to secure due whether with another battle more brilliant performance of a solemn promise. It is true that I have often been let down. than the Dandi March or without, India Many have deceived me and many have will come to her own demonstrably been found wanting. But I do not repent of My Leadership my association with them. For I know how As for my leadership, if I have it, it has not through non-violent means. I am praying to non-co-operate, as I know how to cofor the light that will dispel the darkness. come for any seeking, it is a fruit of faithful operate. The most practical, the most digLet those who have a living faith in non-viservice. A man can as little discard such nified way of going on in the world is to olence join me in the prayer. leadership as he can the color of his skin. take people at their word, when you have — Mahatma Gandhi And since I have become an integral part

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NaMo’s attack on PM totally unwarranted TRUE to expectations, the BJP’s PM-in-waiting, went ballistic against Dr. Manmohan Singh, selectively choosing all the uncharitable barbs and deliberately and consciously leaving out the favourable outcomes of his visit to the UN of which there were many. He only referred to the Pak PM allegedly calling Dr. Singh a “village woman”, a remark denied by many scribes, made an unsavoury comment about his being only a “sardar” and not an “asardar” (effective), spoke of Rahul taking “the turban off his head” and the like. He conveniently left out the rare gesture of the American President walking down with him to see him off, something highlighted by a 90-year old national daily, his assurance to bring India into the Security Council as a permanent member, his asking Pak to bring to book the culprits of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, etc. He had also ignored Dr. Singh’s forceful address to the UN stating categorically that Pakistan is the epicentre of terrorism. NaMo’s highly personalised attack on the soft-spoken PM is totally unwarranted and he should keep his electioneering at a decent, political level. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

Reconstruct weak buildings THE Dockyard building collapse is the worst and which saw 61 people die and some of them injured and still in hospital. The BMC built buildings are in danger of collapsing and this time round rains were heavy and persistent unduly for a long time. Add to that, number of unauthorised alterations are which make the building so weak and that was the reason for the fall. Dilapidated buildings cause worry for inmates and when the building collapses, many people are killed, injured and displaced. The BMC has issued Public Notices through various news dailies asking the inmates of these buildings to evacuate buildings and look for alternative accommodation. This dilapidated condition of the buildings is causing concern and are not safe to stay. It is time to reconstruct these unsafe building or it may cause more disaster in future. The major places where such unsafe buildings exist are: Mahim, Bhandup, Sion Koli-

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innocence! — Hemant Hemmady, Virar

UNFAIR: Narendra Modi’s tirade against PM Manmohan Singh only showed that he is trying to boost his own image as the PM-in-waiting. THIS is about the massive rally that Narendra Modi addressed in Delhi which gave a missive that Modi has come to stay and will rise like the proverbial phoenix in the political horizon despite some reported scurrilous remarks attributed to him which might have been taken out of context. His popularity can be gauged from the publicity that he is getting from the media which are displaying each and every rally of his live and are dissecting each statement and nuance made by him and connoting every hidden message that might accrue to the wada, Antop Hill, Kurla and Tilak Nagar. — Jayanthy. S. Manaiam, Sion

Prediction comes true SIX months ago I had told my friends jokingly, while travelling in local train between Bandra and Mahim station on west side, after seeing so many ‘zopadpattis’ that very soon the huts will go up to four stories high. Next morning, we saw I was right; the huts adjacent to the railway line on Bandra (west) side had risen up to the fourth floor. This area has become a major vote bank for political parties. Water connection, electricity and all other amenities have been provided. No monthly outgoings, no rent. Nobody is there to ask. These politicians have taken full advantage of these people. Today I tell my train friends that after a few months, don’t be surprise if you see ‘capsule lifts’ fitted in these huts and which will go upto sixth or seventh floors. — Yogesh R. Bhavasar, Dahisar

ACT IMMEDIATELY: When a building collapses it causes loss of human life and also displaces many families. Repairs need to be undertaken urgently to avoid such tragedies.

detriment or betterment of his foes. Rahul Gandhi it appears is in hiding after the ‘hiding’ he got from his senior stalwarts by putting his foot in his mouth over the tainted politician issue, which is known to everyone. In a lighter vein this acrobatic feat of putting the foot in the mouth which I daresay is a yogic feat and tribute that Rahul possesses and perhaps his only tribute. No wonder then that the Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has a soft corner for Rahul and in one of his interviews over the TV only yesterday said that Rahul is very Bhola Bhala ie a paragon of

A monsoon experience MONSOON bring us respite from heat as well as provides us with water which is the basic necessity of life but at the same time can prove nightmarish when heaven’s open up at times with heavy downpour. Two incidents I would like to share of this monsoon which touched my heart. A dog in our society had given birth to six puppies but the sudden revival in the monsoon spurt left him struggling for cover with his puppies. He managed to shift the puppies to a shed with great difficulty. Then keeping them warm under his body and feeding them milk though he was

NARENDRA MODI, during the BJP Vikas rally analytically highlighted the various aspects of misgovernance by the Congress party and the PM’s inefficiency in confidently leading the Nation and providing the required thrust in handling the economy and his unimaginative shabby way of handling the Pak affairs thus leaving our borders vulnerable for easy entry by the Pak Army and terrorists, aimed at ambushing and killing the soldiers apart from frequenting violations of ceasefire. It is also becoming quite obvious to the public that Modi’s vociferous statements are not exaggerations and are very much in conformity with the PM’s lack of ability to address the problems of the people but seen to attach undue importance to attend UNGA meetings and hold dialogues with the US President while taking initiative to “talk” to Pak PM instead. This futile exercise has been going for years and same scene enacted again and again without any symptom of a viable solution much to the frustration of the people.

ative articles (ADC, Sep 28) on the right to not vote for any candidate. As you have rightly pointed out, marking NOTA (none of the above) on the ballot would be a OF largely symbolic and in- LETTER THE DAY effective gesture. The only effective measure would be a ‘Right to Recall’, as is practiced in some states in the US. If the majority feels a candidate has done an incompetent job, he can be dismissed from office and fresh elections held. This will never happen in India. If it were to be implemented, there would not be enough parliamentarians left to even form a quorum. — Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba

Govt. bid to stay afloat TO those being quite well-conversant with the subtle and subterranean ways the ruling party resorts to subdue and subjugate the suspect elements in their eyes, the recent episode subjecting Ramdev Baba to humiliation and delay at the Heathrow airport should not come much of a surprise. He is one of the few denouncing the rampant corruption in the country and politicians stashing away black money in foreign banks. Already in the death throes of their political existence, the govt machinery is at their machinations to retain their hold. And the more shameful part is nothing could be sacrosanct for their ultimate, ulterior purpose. — K.K. Wajge, Mulund

Fun time with words!

SOME new words which I added to my dictionary. Jump onto the fun wagon… shivering with hunger. Luckily, kids Politickle: when netas antics of the locality gave him food. make you laugh Another was a similar incident of “Fee” si cian: a physician who a bird re-building her nest damaged charges too much by rains to keep her new born safe. Accident: hit by onion prices Human beings should take a leaf One way street: bald patch on a out of our mute friends and I often man’s head bow my head with shame when I Game over: when the wife is in a hear of incidents where people bad mood leave their new born babies in dust- Flatulence: when gas prices, bins or misbehave with elderly par- make you windy ents or relatives. Won’t forget these Influenceza: when you know the monsoon incidents which left me local corporator spellbound all my life. Manhole: elder brother of pothole — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon Bandh: you are shut, your neta remains open Vacation: a laugh is an instant vacation THIS has reference to your inform— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

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Manmohan’s talks with Sharif useless THE talk between Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Washington was total failure and waste of time and money. Despite raising of many issues by Dr. Manmohan Singh including Mumbai terror attack and tension at the Line of Control (LoC) the Pakistani PM did not give any assurance to tackle it and on the contrary raise other unimportant and useless issues which has no relevance or important today. I strongly feel that looking at the response of the Pakistan administration who have been supported by ISI, terrorist groups and biased army, it seems that they do not want to improve the relationship with India and want to create more problems to destabilize India by supporting terrorist groups and firing from across the boarder

and against the mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

MEANINGLESS: Nawaz Sharif just ignored Manmohan’s Singh’s pleas to tackle terrorists in Pakistan and dwelt on irrelevant issues. and at the LoC. The urgent need of the hour is that no bilateral talks must take place till they take action against those who are responsible for terrorist activities

THE Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked Nawaz Sharif in his speech at the UN Assembly to eliminate all terror outfits in Pakistan. But what if the latter doesn’t do so? For how many decades our brave jawans’ martyrdoms will be wasted? The modern history says that Israel had never asked Palestine to eliminate terror outfits from the soil of Palestine. But the former had done the ‘needful’ on its own. And the result is very much there before the world. The Chinese proverb rightly says, “Peace comes only through the gun barrel.” — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

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Bio-metric system to clock MBMC ‘late-comers’ leaves top officers, including DMCs, out of attendance ambit

By Suresh Golani

ate coming employees in the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) will now be marked absent and a day’s pay will be deducted from their monthly salary, as municipal commissioner, Suresh Kakani, has decided to revamp the civic body’s bio-metric attendance mechanism which has been lying defunct for the past several months. It should be noted that the MBMC, under its e-governance programme, had installed biometric attendance systems at the main administrative building, ward offices, local body tax office and Fire Brigade buildings, in the year

2010, to curb absenteeism and to discipline its staffers. Given the advantages of this system, the civic body’s administrative wing linked it with their attendance muster to work out salary payments on the basis of the system records. Initially, it was compulsory for all staffers, including high ranking officials, to register their finger impressions to mark their auto-

matic real time attendance, but gradually, two or three out of the seven machines mysteriously went ‘out-oforder’ and the MBMC reverted back to the old manual system. As authorities take manual attendance into consideration, habitual late comers can easily by-pass the system and escape detection. In a circular issued on Monday, the civic chief has directed immediate use of the biometrics technology to keep track of chronic late comers and absentees. Ironically, top officers, including the deputy municipal commissioners and the city engineers, have been kept out of the bio-metric attendance ambit.

UP IN SMOKE… A major fire broke out at three chemicals companies at Taloja in Navi Mumbai, in the wee hours of Monday. There were a few casualties, said fire brigade sources.

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n a world moving ahead at break-neck speed, there is a section of the society which has been overlooked or treated as disabled. Though there are several organisations trying in a variety of ways to support them, Eshaan Humanity Foundation has come up with a novel concept - Theatre Workshops. Through their interactive and responsive sessions, the foundation has been able

to bring out the responses among the differently abled in a pro-active way. Prestning their multi-farious talents on a public stage to arouse their confidence and to increase the awareness among the public about them is a special programme called ‘Rainbow’ organized by the foundation at Ravindra Natya Mandir on October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti. This explosion of talents is a must-

watch and we are sure all those who attend the programme will be thrilled at the exposition of the hidden talent of the differently abled. The programme is supported by the National Association of the Blind, Mother Teresa’s Asha Daan and the Spastic Society of India (Adapt). Explosion of talents – 3 pm onwards – October 2 – Ravindra Natya Mandir – Entry Free.

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added the officer. While the Bandra GRP has made away with the cement registered a case against five bags easily. No cop was pres- unknown accused, there ent at the time as there were have been no developments. no trains running at the hour.” In fact, the railway police are There are several CCTV still clueless about the incicameras installed at the Khar dent. “We have registered a railway station, but none of case. We also suspect an inthem were apparently point- sider to be involved, but are ing in the direction where clueless about the identity of the bags were placed and the accused. At some places stolen from. “We suspect an at the railway station, they insider to be involved be- can be seen, but with their cause the bags were strategi- faces covered,” said another cally placed away from the officer. Talking to the ADC, S.K. CCTV cameras before the crime could be committed,” Gupta, Station Master, Khar

railway station, said, “Yes, it is true that the work has stopped after the cement bags were robbed, but I don’t want to comment further on this issue. No one has been arrested by the Bandra GRP in connection with the theft.” Meanwhile, the gap at Khar railway station between the platform and the footboard remains almost two feet wide while the prescribed limit is eight inches, and boarding or alighting here proves to be a hazard for commuters, especially children, senior citizens and the disabled.

NCPA: Peed Parayi Jaane Re dance programme, presented by Sarvodaya International TrustMaharashtra Chapter, Tata Theatre, 7 p.m. Lions Club of Bombay Gateway: A morning of fun music with gifts for the blind, Smt Kamala Mehta School For The Blind, Near Ranjit Studio, Dadar, 11 a.m. Cancer Patients Aid Association: ‘Doctors of Soul’ a live concert from the eminent Doctors from Mumbai for the aid of Cancer Patients, St Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra, 8 p.m. NCPA Marathi Vishesh: ‘Hamlet’ Marathi play, A Jagar Theatre

veskar, Ravindra Vengurlekar and sculptures by Mahesh Anjarlekar, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Oct 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nehru Centre Circular Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Rameshchandra Radhod, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Oct 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pradarshak Art Gallery: ‘Village Life’ solo graphic exhibition by Rambhau Dongare, 100 Kalpana Bldg, 12th Road, Khar, till Oct 12, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jehangir Art Gallery: ‘Dimensions’ Exhibition of paintings by Prabhu Joshi, Kala Ghoda, till Oct 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

TODAY Group (Pune) Production, Written by William Shakespeare, Directed by Madhav Vaze, Experimental Theatre, Nariman Point, 6.30 p.m. Navi Mumbai: ‘Navi Mumbai Photo Fest 2013’, Guardian Minister Thane Ganesh Naik to be chief guest, Urban Haat, CBD Belapur, 5 p.m. ART & EXHIBITIONS Nehru Centre AC Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Sushant Ku-

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Vegan vows Veganism is not just a diet but a lifestyle and adopting it is quite difficult if you love milk and dairy products. Priyanka Singh & Dev Goswami tell you all about veganism and what it entails

eganism is taking vegetarianism a notch higher and making it several notches tougher. It includes abstaining from all animal products. While vegetarians also follow this, many still consume milk and dairy products. That is specifically what sets vegans apart from vegetarians — vegans also refrain from dairy products and other animal-derived substances (such as honey and silk). Ethical vegans not only follow a vegan diet, but are also opposed to the use of animals or animal products for any purpose. In India, though negligible, veganism is catching on. Several people in Mumbai have adopted this lifestyle and as a result, restaurants, eateries and bakeries have started offering scrumptious vegan food. We tell you all about veganism, whether it is healthy, how to make up for lost nutrients and whether the lifestyle choice is for you.

The vegan dieT What to eat & not to: When it comes to going vegan, people are often confused about what it means, what you can and what you cannot eat. Celebrity trainer Vinod Channa explains the concept of veganism perfectly. He says, “A vegan diet means avoiding anything which comes from animal sources. That means no eggs, meat, fish or even milk and dairy products.” So, if you decide to go vegan, what are the foods that you can eat and which ones do you need to avoid? Ruchi Bhatt, zonal head of Talwalkars National Nutrition Centre and Kasturi Padhye-Bhosle, nutritionist from Gold’s Gym, give us a list:

Foods you can eat l Fresh fruits and vegetables. l Green leafy vegetables. l Whole grain products such as cereal,

bread, pasta and brown rice. l Legumes and pulses. l Soy products such as tofu and tempeh.

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Foods to avoid l Meat, fish, poultry or other animals. l Any derivatives of the above

including animal fats, gelatine, meat/fish extracts and stock. l Eggs and all their derivatives. l Dairy products and their derivatives such as milk, butter, cheese, cream, yoghurt, lactose, casein and whey. l Honey.

healthy or not? Numerous people think that following a vegan diet means that you’ll be missing out on essential nutrients. And, this belief is not completely wrong — nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary explains, “Honestly, eliminating any food group will lead to deficiencies. There is a reason why food groups are made to begin with.” However, it is not following a vegan diet that leads to deficiencies, but

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Continued from pg 13 « improper meal planning. Kasturi explains, “Many people believe that it’s impossible to consume necessary nutrients without meat in your diet. Numerous studies have shown that poor meal planning is the cause of nutritional deficiencies in vegetarian or vegan diets and not the absence of animal foods.” Still find it hard to believe veganism can actually be healthy? Rashi gives us a few examples of successful athletes who were vegans: Dave Scott, six-time Ironman World Champion; Tony Fiametta, National Football League (USA) player; and body-builder and mixed martial arts champ, Mike Mahler. She adds, “A carefully planned vegan diet can take your fitness to a whole new level.”

Vegan food suBstitutes If you’ve decided that veganism is for you, then as we said earlier, you need to ensure

Vegan celebrities

Several celebrities are vegans and in many instances, they have spoken about why they chose it. Some follow it for health purposes while some for their beliefs. Here are some vegan celebrities talking about it: “I was on a bus and a girl sees me blowing my nose. I had acne all over my face, which I’d had for years. And she’s like: ‘Hey, you’re lactose intolerant. If you quit dairy, all these symptoms you got will be gone in three days.’ I was 24 then. And I was like, ‘No way!’ But three days later — gone.” — Woody Harrelson told Esquire magazine that he became vegan when he was trying to become an actor

that you plan your diet properly, so that you don’t end up losing out on nutrients. Shalini Bhargava, fitness expert and founder of JG’s Fitness Center, gives us a list of important foods that you need to include in your diet: soy milk: Soy milk is healthy, easy to find and use. It has almost as much protein as milk but with less fat and no cholesterol. Also, since most soy milks are fortified, it is a comparable source of calcium. Vegans should make sure to find a brand that is fortified with vitamin B12. Soy milk is also an excellent dairy substitute for baking and to make buttermilk. Beans & legumes: Channa, rajma, moong and all kinds of dal are good sources of protein and iron. Quinoa: It has 18g of protein in one cup. Bajra, ragi and nachani are also good options. nuts & seeds: Peanuts, cashews, almonds and walnuts all contain protein, as do seeds such as sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. Because most nuts and seeds are high in fat, you don’t want to make them your primary

“My health and strength make me a better performer and all that combined gives me more confidence to go out in the world and shine my light. It also makes me a lot better in bed. Just saying.” — Reggae pop singer, Jason Mraz on veganism

is it for you?

Yes, if you have enough will power. Even for many vegetarians, adopting veganism is difficult because a huge portion of their diet includes dairy products and the vegan substitutes for dairy are, according to some vegetarians, not that appetising. On the dilemma of whether it is for you or not, Kasturi says, “Some people easily go from eating meat to veganism right away, while others struggle with their new commitment, or choose to go vegetarian first and then slowly omit eggs and dairy. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but you may want to learn about what’s worked for other people. However, if you do adopt it, keep your goals in mind and remember why you are choosing to adopt a vegan diet.”

Several restaurants in the city offer vegan dishes that are as yummy as that cheesy pizza you’ve been eyeing but can’t have because of your vegan stoicism. Have a look and head there the next time you want to eat out:

otto infinito’s Vegetable tagine

and Grill have two vegan offerings — a soup and a main course dish. It is difficult to find a vegan cappuccino, but they make it here with the help of wild mushrooms and black summer truffle and serve it with garlic bread. The second item is a potato dish made of green asparagus, truffle vinaigrette and charcoal baby potatoes. price Cappuccino: `410, Baby potatoes: `900 (all prices excluding taxes) Where Near Mini Cooper showroom, Linking Road, Santacruz (W) contact 26615212

If you follow a vegan lifestyle, you should definitely visit the lavish Otto Infinito, situated at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). We love their Moroccan delight called Vegetable Tagine; it’s 100% vegan but is popular with vegetarians and meat eaters too. It is also one of the signature dishes of the restaurant. price `385 (exclusive of taxes) Where G Block, Raheja Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) contact 26567777

godrej nature’s Basket’s mock meats Falling under the category of Godrej Nature’s Basket’s mock meats, they offer packaged pseudo-meats such as vegetarian prawns and Veggie Lolly (inspired from chicken lollipops) to satiate the non-vegetarian taste buds in converted vegetarians and vegans. The products are made of soya. price `125 onwards Where Godrej Nature’s Basket across the city contact 26425050

hakkasan’s Mock duck salad A vegan spin on their Crispy Duck Salad — ever thought this was possible? Well, the Hakkasan chefs have created one! It is a medley of lettuce, sunflower cress and sour sorrel cress, served on a bed of crispy mock duck with pomelo, pomegranate and pine nuts. price `650 (exclusive of taxes)

the little door’s corn aglio olio

Vegan dessert shops

Giving Aglio Olio Pasta recipe a vegan twist, The Little Door’s chef have used corn instead

While some of the following only serve vegan desserts, some offer them along with regular desserts: l The Green Stove (catering service): 9819955320 l Patisserie Uno: 9619491881 l Vegan Bites (catering service): 22814949/ 7666586430 l Theobroma (Bandra): 9920996542 l Hangout Cakes & More: 26358989 l Oven Fresh: 67600000 l B Merwan: 23093321

“Honestly, I would eat cardboard rather than go back to eating animals.” — Talk show host and comedian, Ellen DeGeneres

Vegan snack options

“My love for animals since childhood feels complete now that I am vegan and it feels really right for every reason: health, ethical, environmental. It is an amazing lifestyle and I find it easy and inexpensive.” — Mayim Byalik, American actress “I’ve found that eating vegan the last five or six months has really given me energy. I feel good and I look fabulous.” — Ted Danson, American actor, author and producer

spinach, collard greens, kale, soy milk, fortified orange juice, sesame seeds, tahini, broccoli, almonds and carrots in your diet. iron: Eat a balanced diet to ensure that you are getting enough iron. Drinking coffee or tea (with soy or almond milk, of course) with your meals can limit your absorption and so, caffeine should be consumed at least three hours before a meal. For an iron boost, eat tofu, lentils, spinach, soy, chickpeas and hummus. Vitamin C also increases the absorption of iron, so if you have an iron supplement, take it with orange or lime juice. Squeeze lemon on beans and legumes. Vitamin B12: Nutritional yeast is the best food source for B12, although miso and some kinds of seaweed contain a minimal amount as well. Although nutritional yeast is a great source and an incredibly tasty addition to just about everything, taking a vitamin supplement is still recommended. Do so at least once a week, even if you regularly consume nutritional yeast.

eateries that offer Vegan delights

“I have a general affection for animals and a respect for all living things. And having those sparks of interest led me to do some research and when you dig a little below the surface, what you find is really disturbing. It kind of makes veganism seem like the only option. I can’t even conceive of going back to eating animal products at all.” — Maroon 5 bassist, Mickey Madden, in an interview with PETA “When people ask me why I don’t eat meat or any other animal products, I say because they are unhealthy and they are the product of a violent and inhumane industry.” — Casey Affleck (Ben Affleck’s brother), in an interview with PETA

source of protein. But, they are great as a post-workout or occasional snack. calcium: Since you can’t have milk, you’ll need to include calcium-rich foods such as

of pasta. The dish consists of crispy corn kernels tossed in olive oil, with bell peppers, garlic, chilli flakes and dried herbs. price `133 (exclusive of taxes) Where Shree Siddhivinayak Plaza, Plot B 31, Off New Link Road, Andheri (W) contact 9920983836 Where No. 206, Krystal, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W) contact 26444445

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Rashi gives us a neat list of vegan snack recipes: l 1 bowl of guacamole with 1 cup black beans. l 2 tbsp peanut butter with an apple or carrot sticks. l A simple trail mix: 1/4 cup almonds with some cranberries and cashews. Add some dried apricots to improve the amount of iron. l Make a mixture of shredded coconut and soaked dates and flaxseed powder and roll them into little balls. Add 100% cocoa powder to improve the anti-oxidant capacity. l Just one cup quinoa has about 18g protein. It’s a whole grain, which has a very good nutritional profile.

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« KNOW MORE: METABOLISM BOOSTING FOODS What you eat can directly affect your weight by speeding up or slowing down your metabolism. Rhea Dhanbhoora brings you the metabolism boosting foods that you should include in your diet Green tea: Drinking green tea helps speed

up your metabolism because the flavanoids and antioxidants in it have thermogenic properties. These help oxidise fat and burn calories that you have consumed through food.

aPPleS & GraPeFruit: An apple a day

helps keep weight at bay, so make the fruit a regular snack. Apples prevent something known as metabolic syndrome, a disorder associated with abdominal fat and diabetes. Grapefruit contains antioxidants that reduce insulin levels and help speed up metabolism.

Celery & broCColi: Eat your greens!

>> Eating fibre-rich salads with every meal will actually do you more harm than good

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How much is good: About 25-30g (two servings) per day is fine.

GOOD Logic indicates that if a little healthy food is good for you, a lot should be amazing. Priyanka Singh busts this myth and tells you how too much of a good thing can be bad for you

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s clichéd as it may sound, the statement ‘too much of anything is bad,’ never fails to ring true. This theory also applies to healthy food. Health experts explain that the same way over-exercising can be harmful for your health, overeating healthy foods can also be detrimental for your wellbeing. When we have too much of anything good, it stops being good and starts becoming bad. Several people think that since we need to incorporate certain healthy food in our diet, including large amounts of them will make us healthier. This is a dangerous misconception. We tell you how too much healthy food can actually be bad for your health.

as adding green leafy vegetables to every meal), can be harmful for your health. Excess fibre can cause immediate bloating, abdominal cramps and gas. In the long run, it can interfere with the absorption of minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, leading to serious deficiencies in your body. How much is good: 25-35g or about five cups of fruits and/or vegetables a day.

Soya

Soya contains a lot of protein and zero cholesterol and so, people think that there’s nothing wrong with eating it in large quantities. However, excess consumption increases your risk of cancer, dementia, reproductive issues, osteoporosis and Fibre thyroid problems. Soya increases your Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients, estrogen level, which augments the risk of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Fibre breast cancer in women. Eating too much prevents constipation and other gastric soya can put men at a high risk of infertility problems. But, eating too much of it (such and hormone imbalances.

Your body needs protein to repair and build muscle, but eating too much of it is not going to give you more than that. In fact, if a diet gives you more than 30% protein of your daily calorie intake, a build up of toxic ketones in the body may occur, causing your kidneys to go into overdrive in an attempt to flush them out. This may lead to a significant loss of water and calcium, causing dehydration and bone loss. Symptoms include weakness or dizziness, dry skin, hairfall, loss of appetite, nausea and bad breath. In the long run, this may strain your kidneys, stretch out your liver and put stress on your heart. Your body can handle only 4-5g of protein per hour. So, a protein bar or shake which gives you 50g of protein, takes about 10 hours to digest and absorb, straining your digestive system. How much is good: Most people need about 50-70g of protein a day. Here are some measures: approximately 200g of chicken or fish or 150g of mutton provides 40g of protein, 1 egg provides 5g of protein and 250-500ml of milk provides 9-18g of protein.

Water Water is healthy for you and very important for your body. But, consuming too much water can increase your total blood volume and place an unnecessary burden on your heart and blood vessels. It can also lead to a rare and fatal condition called hyponatraemia, in which your salt levels drop and your brain swells. The signals of an overdose of water are headaches, fatigue, nausea, frequent urination and mental disorientation. How much is good: You will not suffer from water intoxication as long as you drink water at regular intervals instead of all in one go. Generally, you should drink 8-10 glasses of water in a day, but if it is a hot day, you can drink more.

Celery is made up of a lot of undigestible cellulose, so including it in your meals will help you eat less. Top off your meal with some broccoli, because it contains calcium and vitamin C, which boosts metabolism.

Cinnamon: This spice is not only delicious; it

is also a natural blood sugar stabiliser. This means that it helps level out blood sugar and keeps your metabolism working fine.

Dark CHoColate: Go ahead, eat that

piece of dark chocolate. Stress slows down your metabolism and dark chocolate reduces stress. You see the connection there, right?

Hot PePPerS: Anything spicy will speed up

your metabolism. Add chili, peppers or cayenne to your meals and your metabolism will stay boosted for up to three hours.

avoCaDo: Have it plain, chop it up in a salad

or mix it in your meal, but don’t skip out on this fibre packed fruit. Any calories that it includes come from monosaturated fats. These fats actually help control your metabolic rate.

almonDS: Wondering what to snack on

mid-morning? Try almonds. Like avocados, they contain good fats that increase insulin levels and also make you feel full, so you don’t feel hungry between meals.

lean meatS & FiSH: You don’t have to

stick to vegetables and fruits to speed up your metabolism. Lean protein such as meat and fish can prevent you from gaining weight too. You will lose fat not muscle and be able to boost metabolism on a long term basis, while keeping your energy levels up at the same time.

oatS: Oats have sugar content, but they keep

your insulin levels low. This means that you burn calories, which helps control your metabolism.

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2 skip the Bottle Storage can make germs accumulate on the rim of beer bottles, soft drink cans — you name it and germs have accumulated there. While wiping the rim is a good idea, if you’re insistent on drinking straight from the bottle/can, it’s a safer idea to pour it into your glass.

Water, Water Just opt for bottled water. It may cost a little more, but it will be much safer than tap water. When you get your bottled water, don’t forget to check the seal. Don’t accept any bottles that have already been opened — even if your waiter insists he “just” opened it.

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head to the Bathroom The bathroom is a clear indicator of the sort of hygiene that a restaurant upholds. Sometimes, crowded bars and clubs may be dirty because of rowdy guests, but at most places, if they can’t keep the bathroom clean, they’re not being too particular about the hygiene anywhere else either.

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Wipe the Cutlery No matter how clean the restaurant you’re visiting is, some things can fall under the radar. There can be bits of soap stuck to your spoon or a little grease on a hurriedly washed plate. The best thing to do is to take a piece of tissue and carefully wipe everything you’re going to be using, including your glass.

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CheCk dates We’ve been served expired ice cream, age-old soft drinks and even rotten vegetables! Don’t feel shy about sending back food that tastes funny — your health matters much more than your image. And, if you’re ordering anything that comes in its original packaging, make sure to check the expiry date.

arm yourself In Mumbai, you can get malaria from a night out at a restaurant. Since most areas in the city are filled with mosquitoes, just sitting for a few hours with mosquitoes wrecking havoc on your legs under the table can make you fall ill. Either apply a repellent before going outdoors (always a good idea in the city), or ask the staff to do something about the problem.

do your researCh You may think that eating at a restaurant puts you in a different category from those who eat at roadside stalls, but it really doesn’t. Do your research online or through referrals to check whether a new place you’re visiting has had any unhappy customers.

at a restaurant

Think eating at a fancy restaurant means you’re safe from illnesses and food poisoning? You’re not. Rhea Dhanbhoora gives you tricks and tips to keep yourself from falling ill after eating out

8 Be oBservant Watch your servers. This may sound creepy, but it’s a good way to tell whether your food is filled with germs or not. Caught your waiter picking his nose? Does he cough often into his hand and then handle food? Does your bartender sneeze without covering his nose? Watch and avoid such places.

food Wise Be wise about what you order. Unless you’re absolutely certain of the sanitation and safety, don’t order anything raw. If your meat is not cooked through (such as chicken that’s too pink near the bone), send it back and avoid ordering anything that requires the use of raw eggs.

5 >> Very tight jeans can cause health problems such as back pain and fainting

>> Spots and lines on your nails can be indications of underlying health problems

>> Do your research and make sure you’re eating at a safe and hygienic place to avoid falling ill

adjust your seat Did you know that sitting on a couch or chair that has bugs or insects can leave you with skin rashes and even illnesses? Make sure you pick a corner of the restaurant that seems to have the best upholstery and call them out on any creepy crawlies you see — even if it’s just an ant.

« QUICK QUIZ TO KNOW YOURSELF

are your pants too tight? You might be happy you can finally squeeze into your skinnies, but wearing pants that are too tight can be detrimental to your health, says Glynda Alves

1. Do you have to suck and tuck, just to get the zipper up and button done? a. Yes. b. No. 2. When you sit down, does your stomach fold over the waistband of your pants? a. Yes. b. No. 3. When you remove your pants, are there always telltale signs

such as red welts and marks on your waist and thighs? a. Yes. b. No. 4. Are you prone to heartburn/ acid reflux and for women, yeast infections? a. Yes. b. No. 5. Do your back and abdomen hurt? a. Yes. b. No.

mostly as Your pants are too tight. While slim-fit jeans and striving to fit into a smaller pair of pants might make you happy, it’s not doing your body any good. Pants that are too tight cause a host of problems. You may experience back pain due to nerve compression and fainting because tight pants don’t allow your lungs to expand fully. It’s time for you to rethink your fashion choices. mostly Bs You wear your pants like a pro! You may think it is insignificant, but well-fitting jeans or pants mean that you feel like you have more energy and feel more comfortable through the day.

WHAT H YOUR NAILS ARE TRYING TO SAY

You can manage several diseases in advance if you pay a little more attention to your nails. Priyanka Singh helps you decipher the language of your nails

ealthy nails should be semitransparent, light pink, and intact, possibly with a white lunula (“little moon”) just above the cuticle. While individual nails may get small white lines or dots, called leukonychia (nothing to worry about), or an infection by bacteria, virus, or fungus (all of which should get treated), an underlying illness somewhere else in your body can also cause changes in your nail health and appearance. Take this quiz to find out whether your nails have been trying to tell you something all along.

(often paired) white lines? a. Yes. b. No.

1. Do your nails appear slightly cloudy or white? a. Yes. b. No.

6. Do you have blue nails or lunula? a. Yes. b. No.

2. Do your nails look white and grainy with pink or red strips lining the top? a. Yes. b. No. 3. Do your nails have horizontal

YOUR NAILS SAY... 1. White nail syndrome: In the case of white nail syndrome, your entire nail will appear cloudy or white. This change in nail health could indicate a number of health problems such as heart disease, renal failure, liver cirrhosis, pulmonary tuberculosis, diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis. 2. terry’s nails: Your nail will look mostly white and grainy, with a pink or red strip at the top because of an increase in connective tissue and a decrease of blood supply in the nail bed. Such nails are also called Terry’s nails. This change in nail health can be found in 80% of patients with liver cirrhosis, as well as in those suffering from congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, malnutrition or diabetes. 3. muehrCke’s nails: Abnormal blood flood

in the nail bed will make your nails appear as if they have horizontal (often paired) white lines, most

4. Does the bottom half of your nails appear white, while the top half is a darker, pinkish brown? a. Yes. b. No. 5. Do your nails appear yellowishorange and thicken and curve into the cuticle? a. Yes. b. No.

7. Are the lunulas of your nails red? a. Yes. b. No. 8. Do you have deep, horizontal grooves in your nails? a. Yes. b. No.

If any of your answers were yes, check what your nails are trying to tell you by their deformation or discolouration about other parts of your body:

often in the second, third and fourth fingers. The lines disappear if the nail is pressed and blood is squeezed out of your nail bed’s blood vessels. Since this problem occurs in the nail bed, it will not progress up as the nail grows. Problems associated with this are liver disease, malnutrition and nephrotic syndrome, which is a kidney disorder.

the lungs) and bronchiectasis (the destruction of muscle or elastic issue).

4. lindsay’s nails: When the bottom half of

your nail appears white, while the top half is a darker pink-brown, it is called half-and-half nails or Lindsay’s nails. This is because there is swelling in the nail bed at the bottom and increased melanin production at the top. Chronic kidney disease could be the cause of this condition.

7. red lunula: Lunulas that appear red could indicate alopecia areata (hair loss), carbon monoxide poisoning, cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic urticaria (hives), cirrhosis, collagen vascular disease, or psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin).

5. yelloW nail syndrome: In this rare condition, nails appear yellowish-orange and thicken and curve into the cuticle. It is associated with impaired lymphatic drainage, pleural effusions (excess fluid in the fluid-filled space that surrounds

8. Beau’s line: When there is a disruption in nail growth, a deep horizontal groove can appear. This could indicate peripheral artery disease, pemphigus (a skin disease), psoriasis or a lot of stress.

6. Blue nails: Blue colour — either on the lunula or the entire nail —- could indicate Wilson’s disease (an accumulation of copper in the tissues) and argyria (silver poisoning).

« KNOW MORE: FITNESS FOR CHARITY Team Zumba India is holding a special charity event at Canvas in Lower Parel, where they aim to raise $10,000 (approximately a little over `6 lakh) for Uttrakhand relief. Dev Goswami tells you more Tomorrow, make your way down to Canvas, where Team Zumba India is organising a special Zumba session called Zumbathon. In just one class, you can learn unique ways to keep fit and contribute towards a good cause — for Uttrakhand relief. Led by Sucheta Pal and Ruth Gabriel, Team Zumba India aims to raise $10,000, which translates into a little over `6 lakhs. This is the biggest Zumbathon event in Mumbai and will include over 100 instructors. But, that’s not all. They have several mini Zumbathons planned that will take place in cities and states such as Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Gujarat, Kolkatta, Coimbatore, Gurgaon and Hyderabad. You can choose from a variety of donation options to attend the class: `200, `500 or `1,000. All of the funds generated from this event will go towards Habitat for Humanity, which will utilise these funds to build homes in Uttrakhand. This is a noble cause, so contact Sucheta or Ruth on 9833363065/9923203195 to book your spots. You can also check out their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TeamZumbaI ndiaForUttarakhandDisasterRelief) to find out more. WheRe Canvas, Palladium, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel When October 2, from 6.30pm onwards contact 9833363065/ 9923203195

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 >> Sprained your ankle?Read our article to find out how to recover

STEPS TO RECOVERY A sprained muscle is the most common type of workout injury that you’ll suffer from. While it’s not a serious concern, it can leave you immobile for up to a week. That’s why Dev Goswami gives you five steps to ensure an effective and speedy recovery

rom improper posture and overexerting to just plain, bad luck, there are a number of reasons you could end up spraining your muscles or joints. A sprain is one of the most common workout injuries and in most cases, it’s nothing to panic about. However, the sprained area needs to be out of action till it’s completely healed. To ensure that you can go back to exercising at the earliest and that the body part stops hindering your daily life, follow these five tips that will guarantee an effective recovery:

Rest, Rest & Rest

that night. You might actually wake up with the sprain healed!

blood flow to the sprained part and will help reduce inflammation as well as lessen pain.

Ice the aRea

apply heat

For serious sprains, you’ll need to ice the area for at least three days. This will help relieve inflammation and pain. Place crushed ice in a sealable plastic bag and ice the affected area for around 20 minutes, 4-5 times a day. Keep doing this for at least three days, by which time the sprain should have healed.

Ice eases a sprain and inflammation, while heat helps deal with the stiffness and the remaining pain. Once you see that the swelling has subsided, stop using ice packs and start applying heat to the affected part. This will ease the stiffness and also help with any pain that you might still be feeling. Continue doing this till you feel as though everything is okay with the affected body part.

compRess & elevate

For added relief, compress the affected area This is the most important part of the healing with the help of an elastic bandage. An elastic process. When it comes to a minor sprain, bandage should always be applied on your body can deal with it on its own. sprained joints (such as knees, elbows or But, your body can only do all the work wrists) as it will restrict excessive movement. without any exertion. So, the moment you You could also wrap the bandage around a sprain yourself, stop your workout and rest. small ice-bag to help reduce the pain. Also, Take care not to stress the area too much keep the affected area higher than your heart through the day and turn in early level while sleeping. This will decrease the

medIcatIon & help If the pain or inflammation persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician, as it might be more than just a sprain. Also, if the pain is unbearable during the first few days, visit your family doctor and ask him to prescribe anti-inflammatory medication or painkillers which will help you.

« KNOW MORE: A CLEAN-UP DRIVE BY SCHOOL CHILDREN Oberoi International School conducted a beach cleanup drive after Ganpati visarjan. We tell you more about the initiative and how much debris they collected

f everyone from the younger generation is like the students of Oberoi International School (OIS), then Mother Nature’s future is not doomed after all. Environmental pollution is one of the most crucial concerns today and marine life is deteriorating at an alarming rate. The level of debris in the sea is at its peak during the Ganpati visarjan. Recognising that this is the need of the hour, students of Oberoi International School conducted a cleanup drive at Aksa and Marve beach in Malad (W) on the morning of September 21, after Ganesh Visarjan as part of their contribution to International Coastal Clean-Up Day. OIS conceived this drive to spread a strong

>> The students of OIS collected approximately 400kg of waste message on conserving water, which is being contaminated with our imprudent behaviour. Speaking about this drive, Vladimir Kuskovski, principal of Oberoi

International School says, “One of our core values here at OIS is social responsibility, which we take very seriously, especially living here in India. Beach Cleanup Day is an international

event, which is meant to respond to the increasing pollution of oceans and seas around the world. A few years ago, our students decided to take part in this day, but changed the date to coincide with the weekend after the immersion days, in order to highlight the need to celebrate this important festival in a socially responsible way and protect our natural bodies of water.” This has now become an annual event, which is gaining popularity every year. This year, they also had parents and teachers participating in the cleanup drive. Over 150 students participated in the cleanliness drive and collected over 90 bags of approximately 400kg of debris from Marve and Aksa beach.

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Warning signs

Pain is your body’s way of letting you know that there’s something wrong. But, most of the time, we just ignore the discomfort, don’t we? Dev Goswami tells you how disregarding six types of pain can have dangerous consequences

ith our busy lives, it is not uncommon to overlook a slight pain in your chest or minor throbbing in your head. At the most, we pop a painkiller and go about our lives presuming that sooner or later, the pain will subside on its own. But, not only is this the wrong thing to do as far as keeping you healthy is concerned, ignoring persistent pain can sometimes be fatal. That’s why, we’re going to tell you about six types of pain that you should never ever disregard. If you experience any of these aches and pains, head to your doctor immediately and get yourself examined thoroughly.

>> Chest pain is no laughing matter. Make sure you visit your doctor if you experience even a mild pain in your chest

BaCk pain This is the most common type of pain and almost everyone suffers from it occasionally. So, it can get quite tricky to know when you can ignore it and when you need to get medical attention. Quite obviously, back pain which refuses to go away is a big concern. Also, if you’ve been suffering from moderate to severe back pain that lasts for about two weeks, you need to get it checked. When your back pain is accompanied by numbness or weakness in your legs, you shouldn’t ignore it. Finally, in cases of back pain with bowel or bladder dysfunction, seek medical care immediately.

Chest pains Your chest is where your heart lies — one of the two most important organs of your body. So, it’s hardly surprising that even the slightest feeling of discomfort in your chest shouldn’t be ignored. Of course, not all kinds of chest pains are serious — for example, if you feel pain after your workout and can actually touch the muscle that is hurting, it’s a normal muscle ache. But, when it comes to chest pain, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

severe heaDaChes Another common health problem, headaches are often overlooked. But, intense, severe headaches should not be taken lightly and you should visit a doctor. A headache that you feel is the ‘worst headache of your life,’ is a serious concern and it could possibly be a sign of brain tumour or cerebral haemorrhage.

Digestive issues

painful urination There are no conditions or any if’s when it comes to this situation. This is a pretty straightforward scenario — if it hurts when

leg pain We are not talking about the soreness you feel after a day of physical overexertion — that is normal and will subside in a day or two. What we are talking about is pain that comes on suddenly and is extremely sharp or severe. The most worrisome is when the pain is accompanied by swelling or tenderness in one leg, indicating the formation of a blood clot. Leg pain could also be a sign of problems in your lower back. Also, any pain that hampers movement, even in the slightest way, should be checked by a physician.

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Issues related to your stomach are usually put on the back burner with the thought that it must be something you ate. While most digestive issues are no cause for alarm and easy to deal with on your own, severe pain in your abdominal region is a serious concern and could point to conditions such as appendicitis, gallbladder disease, stomach or bowel disorders or pancreatitis. So, if you experience severe abdominal pain, visit a doctor.

you urinate, you need to visit a doctor. If the pain is coupled with blood in your urine, fever or back pain, you need to get immediate medical attention. This is often a sign of urinary tract infection in women and could also indicate kidney or bladder stones.

« KNOW MORE: SLEEP & TEMPERATURE Did you know that the temperature of your bedroom can affect the quality of your sleep? Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more

ave you ever woken up in the middle of the night to pull your blanket closer because of the cold, or throw it off because of the heat? Chances are your room is not at an ideal temperature and that is affecting your sleep. Professors at Stanford University believe that temperature can actually affect the quality of your sleep, how long you can sleep undisturbed and how fast you’re able to fall asleep. When it’s too hot or too cold, your body struggles to achieve something that is known as a set point and is uncomfortably and subconsciously attempting to achieve that. The temperature of your bedroom also affects the quality of rapid eye movement sleep (REM) so it also affects how you dream.

the iDeal temperature We can’t offer you a solid solution, because recommending a specific temperature for you to sleep soundly is a personal preference. You need to find a temperature that’s comfortable for your body. The best way to do this is to sleep at different temperatures every day of the week and record on which night you sleep the best.

when you’re not alone This one is a legitimate question and luckily for you — we do have a solution! If you can’t control the temperature inside your room, you have to

>> The right temperature can help you sleep better at night

try to use other methods in order to find a way to do it yourself. If your room is too hot for a good night’s sleep, make sure you wear very light nightclothes and sleep on crisp, cool sheets. Change them often to keep heat from getting trapped. Banish extra pillows as they absorb heat, making it hard for you to sleep comfortably after a certain point at night. If your family members keep the room a little too cold for comfort, the easiest thing to do is bundle yourself up in warm nightclothes and wear socks. Socks are important as cold feet can disrupt your sleep patterns more than anything else, so make sure your feet feel the warmest at night.

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Grey hair, laugh lines and umm, saggy bits — those are well-documented signs of ageing. But, Glynda Alves alerts you to the less than obvious indicators of old age that might be sneaking up on you

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SNEAK PEEK you Get fanGs

The old saying of “getting long in the tooth” has some truth to it. Similar to how our skin loses its elasticity and plumpness as we age, our gums lose bulk too. This causes our gums to shrink back and this recession can increase the length of our teeth by up to a quarter of an inch! So, it’s important to take care of your gums, because gum disease can aggravate this condition. Regular brushing and flossing is must, but make sure you’re not overzealous with your brushing as that can lead to you harming your gum tissue.

men Get hiGh As men start to age, their voices get pitchy and increase in tone. This is because cartilage starts to fray and this causes joints between the pieces of cartilage in the vocal cords to become unstable. The vocal cords produce sound when they clash against each other and these changes cause a man’s voice to become high pitched.

women Go low Wonder why women begin to sound sexier as they get older? In women, the hormone estrogen protects the cartilage. However, after the menopause, the lack of this hormone can cause swelling in the vocal cords, making your voice sound lower. You can avoid this change by protecting your cords — that means no shouting and sitting properly because slumping changes the position of your vocal tract.

sneezinG fits >> Lack of estrogen will make a woman’s voice sound lower after a certain age

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BarBara, our Beauty expert, will help fix your proBlems

Wonder why all the old aunties and uncles carry a handkerchief with them? As people get older, they tend to develop allergic

reactions to pollen and other similar substances. This is characterised by sneezing, a constantly runny nose, itchy, streaming eyes and a prickly throat that just won’t clear. At least four million people aged between 45 and 65 suffer from this problem. Even pollution aggravates the issue.

warts that? One of the yuckier bits about getting older is that you’re prone to getting more warts (you can pretend they are beauty spots, we won’t tell!). Known as seborrhoeic keratoses or senile warts, these are common, harmless, often pigmented growths on the skin — though they can sometimes become itchy and inflamed. However, if they change in size, keep growing or become inflamed, you need to pay your doctor a visit.

hiGh flyinG Perhaps you could outdrink a fish in your 20s, but as you get older, you might find that you’re getting tipsy much more easily. This is because of the changes in your liver. As we get older, the rate at which the liver metabolises or breaks down alcohol slows down. It also takes longer for your kidneys to excrete broken down alcohol from your body. Due to this, alcohol stays in your system for longer, so it takes less time to feel its effects. Hic!

Cry BaBy As you age, you’re more likely to suffer from watery eyes. This is because our tear ducts tend to become narrower every passing year. Since ducts act as a drainage mechanism, tears overflow onto the face rather than draining away. However, this condition usually corrects itself after a few weeks.

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Dear Barbara, I have a strange problem. Every time I apply lip gloss, a white film forms on my lips. I can’t go out without a little colour since my lips are really pale, but the white film has made me self-conscious to step outside with it on too. I’ve tried changing my lip gloss brand, but it doesn’t make a difference. What should I do? — akriti shah, Ghatkopar Dear akriti, The white film that appears after you apply lip gloss forms because your lips are dry and flaky. The particles from your dry skin get trapped in the creases of your chapped lips, which means that

when you apply lip gloss it creates a white coating. Make sure you exfoliate your lips before you apply gloss. Also, run a cotton swab along the inside of your lips to remove the white film before applying gloss. Apply lip balm regularly and avoid biting or plucking at your lips to make sure the problem doesn’t re-occur. Dear Barbara, When I step out into the sun, I get uncomfortable red patches on my skin. They’re similar to sunburn and are painful, but they occur even if I apply sunscreen and even when I step out for just a little while. Sometimes, I even get

>> If your skin is sensitive to sunlight, apply aloe vera gel to ease discomfort

a rash. I can’t avoid the sun, please help me! — Jinal arora, santacruz (w) Dear Jinal, Your skin is probably very sensitive to sunlight and UV rays, so no matter what you do, you’re not going to be able to avoid getting red skinned. But, you can treat and ease the discomfort caused by it. Apply a cold compress to the affected area, or a cooling gel to soothe discomfort. The best option is aloe vera as it keeps your skin cool for longer. Send your questions to: healthandfitness@afternoondc.in

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NEWS IN BRIEF Petrol price cut by over Rs 3 a litre; diesel hiked by 50

NEW DELHI: Petrol price was on Monday cut by Rs 3.05 per litre, the first reduction in rates in over five months and the steepest in over five years, while diesel prices were raised by 50 paise a litre. The price changes announced by oil companies are excluding local sales tax or VAT and will be effective on Monday midnight. The petrol price in Delhi will be cut by Rs 3.66 to Rs 72.40 per litre, while it will cost Rs 79.49 per litre in Mumbai as against Rs 83.63 currently.

Last date for filing I-T returns extended to October 14 in Gujarat

NEW DELHI: The government on Monday extended the last date for filing of income tax returns up to October 14 from September 30 in cases of income tax assessees in the state of Gujarat. "On consideration of reports of dislocation of general life caused due to recent heavy rains and floods in Gujarat, the CBDT has extended the 'due-date' for filing Returns of Income from September 30 to October 14, in cases of Income Tax assessees in Gujarat," an release said.

Asaram’s judicial custody extended till October 11

JAIPUR: A court in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur town on Monday extended, till Oct 11, the judicial custody of spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl, police said.

Child rights panel summons Maharashtra officials

NEW DELHI: The national child rights panel on Monday summoned Maharashtra government officials for failing to respond to queries on issues related to children’s deaths due to suspected malnourishment.

Bizman shot at in Delhi market

NEW DELHI: A 39-year-old businessman was shot at in a crowded market here by unidentified men riding a motorcycle on Monday morning, police said. He was immediately taken to a hospital where his condition is critical.

Yatra to Kedarnath-Badrinath to resume on October 5

DEHRADUN: Pilgrimage to the famous Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath, suspended since the mid-June calamity in Uttarakhand, will resume on October 5 with the start of the Navratras. The decision was made by Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna yesterday.

Mamata threatens demonstration in Delhi

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday threatened to stage a demonstration in Delhi if the centre did not restructure the state government’s loan repayment schedule.

Lalu to appeal in High Court; family alleges ‘conspiracy’ NATION

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ANCHI/PATNA: RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav will appeal in the Jharkhand High Court against his conviction in a fodder scam case, his family said on Monday and alleged he had fallen victim to ‘conspiracy’ by his rivals. “We’ll appeal in the High Court. We have full faith in the judiciary,” Prasad’s son Tejeswi Yadav told PTI in Ranchi. “It’s a conspiracy and we’ll also go to the people’s court and answer those elements, who have targeted our leader, in the upcoming election,” he said. In Patna, Prasad’s wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi said they do not accept him as guilty and she and her son would run the party in his absence “as Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are guiding the Congress”. “We do not accept him (Prasad) as guilty,” Rabri, who remained inside her official residence at 10 Circular Road in the Bihar capital throughout the day told a section of the media a little after after the CBI court at Ranchi delivered its verdict. The gates of her residence, which is only a stone’s throw from that of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, were closed since morning and the house wore a deserted look. “We will go to ‘janata ki adalat’ (people’s court) to seek justice for

RJD chief and former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav with his son Tejaswi Yadav at the special CBI court in Ranchi, on Monday. the RJD president,” she said adding her husband had fallen victim to ‘opposition conspiracy’. “CBI and police searched our house, in-law’s house and other places. But did they find any money earned out of fodder scam? “Does a chief minister draw any money from treasury? Is it not done by officials? ... A chief minister gets the budget passed in the assembly and does not himself withdraw from the treasury,” said Rabri Devi, who had replaced Prasad as CM in 1997 when he relinquished the post before going to jail in the fodder scam case.

Former Bihar CM Jagannath Mishra arrives at Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi after he was convicted by a special CBI court on Monday in the Chaibasa fodder scam.

She had served as the chief minister again from 1999 for about a year and then again from 20002005. She, however, refused to name the ‘conspirators’ saying, “Everybody knows them.” “Leaders like Nitish Kumar and Shivanand Tiwari are in seats of power despite indulging in corruption,” Rabri Devi, now an MLC, alleged. Senior RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad said the party would always be with Prasad. The special CBI court of Pravas Kumar Singh has set October 3 to pronounce the quantum of sentence to the former Bihar chief minister who faces a maximum of 10 years in jail.

Nitish Kumar may meet Lalu’s fate, says BJP

EW DELHI: Welcoming the judgement against RJD Chief Lalu Prasad in the fodder scam, BJP today said Bihar Chief Minister and former NDA ally Nitish Kumar could face the same fate as a PIL is pending in the high court against him in a related case involving Rs 900 crore. BJP General Secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy said while two former Bihar Chief Ministers — Lalu Prasad and Jagannath Mishra —

have been found guilty on Monday by a special CBI court, a third chief minister may soon find himself in the dock. “A Public Interest Litigation was filed in a Rs.900 crore (animal husbandry department) scam in the Jharkhand High Court in which a third chief minister may be indicted,” Rudy said, regretting that a series of chief ministers from Bihar have faced corruption charges.

BJP demands Shinde’s sacking N

EW DELHI: BJP on Monday demanded that Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde be sacked immediately for asking chief ministers to ensure that no innocent Muslim is detained or questioned, saying he is attempting to divide the country on communal lines. “If Shinde had issued the letter without associating the religion of the person it would not have been an issue. Had he used the word Indian- of any religion- then it would have been better. Shinde should be sacked with immediate effect for dividing the country on communal lines,” BJP General Secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy told PTI. He said when his party flags such sensitive issues its secular credentials are challenged but what

Shinde has done is communally divisive. Hitting out at Shinde, he said he is either ignorant or has forgotten the Constitution and asked him to recall his oath of office in which one takes the pledge of serving without any bias to any religion, caste or creed. “It would have been fair to the country at large if he had not mentioned one particular religion in his letter,” Rudy said. Shinde had said in his letter to chief ministers that no innocent Muslim should be wrongfully detained or arrested in the name of terror. Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu alleged that Shinde has written this letter for votebank politics and keeping the forthcoming elections in mind.

SHIP AHOY… CISF jawans guard the jetty as USS Harpers Ferry arrives on Monday at Mormugao Port Trust, as part of bilateral staff planning & field training exercise focused on amphibious operations in Goa, on Monday.

Delhiites to get a taste of Munich’s ‘Oktoberfest’ N

EW DELHI: The German Embassy is gearing up to celebrate the German Unity Day on October 3 in a grand manner with an aim to give people here a taste of the ‘Oktoberfest’ organised annually in Munich on the occasion. “This year we will celebrate the German Unity day in the form of an ‘Oktoberfest’. We will keep the originality of the festival intact. Indians don’t want to see a diluted version,” said German Ambassador Michael Steiner in a media briefing here on Monday. German Unity Day on October 3

‘Oktoberfest’ is a major carnival held in Munich every year which is attended by over 6 million people including Indians. While briefing the media, Steiner took a round of the lush-green lawn inside the Embassy with the reporters where the celebration will take place on Thursday to mark the anniversary of the Germany’s unification. The lawn had a 10-metre high tree known as ‘Guild Tree’ showing different professions people engage in Bavaria and both the German and the Indian flag were

displayed on it. For the guests, an automated-machine serving drinks was arranged which, Steiner said, was produced in Germany and brought specially for the occasion. The food which will be served to the guests is all Bavarian cuisine. “There were certain cuisines which were a challenge for us to make in India given it’s humid weather. But ultimately we could make all of it,” he said. “Around 1,500 guests are expected which include students and people from the art world too,” said Steiner.

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TOP VIEW

Inherent growing demand of housing sector coupled with conducive tax policies of the government had earlier resulted in increased interest of foreign investors in this sector. However, frequent tinkering of the policies and removal of tax benefits midway has definitely affected the sentiments in this sector.

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS First Call Research calls a ‘Buy’ on Surya Roshni CMP: Rs. 76

Markets Weak

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (October 1, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Monday (September 30, 2013) a net 97.90 points (1.68%) and closed at the 5735 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 5801 points level. It then rose by a few points and registered the day’s high at the 5810 points level at 9.17 a.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 3.09 p.m. It then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 5718 points level at 3.28 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained below its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 92 points level and closed below the psychologically important 5800 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 41 were losers, while 9 stocks closed in the green. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased substantially indicating a less than full participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 492 were gainers, 859 were losers and 46 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero but is declining (negative if it continues). It has crossed below its 9-day Average (negative and a sell signal). ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength.

Support Levels:For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5692 points level. The next support is at the 5561 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6123 points level. The next resistance is at the 6223 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 = 5755 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 5699. Support (2) = 5663. Resistance (1) = 5791. Resistance (2) = 5846.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive black body candle on higher volumes. The body of this candle is below and outside the body of the previous black body candle. This is negative. Further, the index is below the 5, 15 and 200 days moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate weakness. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a further decline unfolding. Incidentally, the index is approac hing a major s uppor t level at the 5 692 points level. There is a possibility that the index could find some support and reverse from there. However, if it declines below it, then a fur ther decline could be expecte d. Investors are advised to avoid buying at present levels.

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Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 5843) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 5889) Negative. Is above its 25-day average (at 5715) Positive. Is below its 200-day average (at 5840) Negative.

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

Target Rs. 84

Surya Roshni Ltd has started in 1973 as a steel tube unit and emerged as a large conglomerate with the leading position in steel pipes and lighting business. The company’s net sales registered 12.76% increase and stood at a record Rs. 7085.30 million from Rs. 6283.80 million over the corresponding quarter last year. During the quarter, the company shows robust growth in lighting division and higher sales have partly been accounted by new products like LED & new lighting systems, geographical expansion and exports. Sales of steel division increased by 9.06% to Rs. 4945.00 mn as against Rs. 4534.30 mn during the corresponding period last year. Sales of lighting division increased by 21% to Rs. 2655.00 mn as against Rs. 2193.50 mn for the quarter ended June2012. During a quarter, the company has registered its net profit at Rs. 141.90 mn against Rs.119.00 mn an increase of 19.24%. Net Sales and PAT of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% and 25% over 2012 to 2015E respectively. Surya Roshni is a leading manufacturing of lighting products and steel pipes, has reported its financial results for the quarter ended 30 June, 2013. During the quarter the company shows robust growth in lighting division and higher sales have partly been accounted by new products like LED & new lighting systems, geographical expansion and exports. In steel division, the company has introduced new range of steel pipes which are well received by the customers. Outlook and Conclusion: At the current market price of Rs. 76.50, the stock P/E ratio is at 3.99 x FY14E and 3.33 x FY15E respectively. Earning per share (EPS) of the company for the earnings for FY14E and FY15E is seen at Rs.19.18 and Rs.22.98 respectively. Net Sales and PAT of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 12 percent and 25 percent over 2012 to 2015E respectively. On the basis of EV/EBITDA, the stock trades at 4.04 x for FY14E and 3.64 x for FY15E. Price to Book Value of the stock is expected to be at 0.41 x and 0.37 x respectively for FY14E and FY15E. We expect that the company surplus scenario is likely to continue for the next three years, will keep its growth story in the coming quarters also. We recommend ‘BUY’ in this particular scrip with a target price of Rs 84 for Medium to Long term investment.

Emkay calls a ‘Buy’ on Infosys CMP: Rs. 3015

Target Rs. 3650

Focus on improving revenue growth and cost optimization should start yielding course correction beginning H2FY14: In recent interactions with street/investors, Infosys management has clearly indicated the intention to address the issue over FY11-13 both through a focus on: 1) improving the revenue growth trajectory (note that the company’s revenue growth of <16% and 6% in FY12 and FY13, respectively, was lower than that of the industry and peers), and 2) cost optimization (improving utilization both onsite and offshore, aligning onsite costs with project/market requirements, more location optimization, etc.). In our view, an improvement in the overall demand environment and an uptick in discretionary spending, coupled with a greater focus on the “bread and butter’ business and IT services (63% of revenues in FY13), will drive improvement in revenue growth trajectory going forward. Several levers to pull up margins ahead; ‘Reversion to mean’ margins possible? Infosys’ EBITDA margins slipped by around 700bps since the December’11 quarter to 26.5% in the June’13 quarter, despite 10% currency depreciation during the period. The company has clearly indicated its focus on cost optimization through: 1) improvement in utilization (both onsite and offshore; its utilization ex-trainees increased by around 300bps sequentially to 74.3%), and 2) aligning onsite costs with project/market requirements (its per capita onsite technical staff cost rose by around 25% over Dec’09Dec’12). The company itself has indicated that the positive results from cost optimization will be the first to reflect with its focus on enhancing delivery effectiveness (initiative spearheaded by Dr. Rohan Murthy under the chairman’s office), aiding margin performance over the medium-to-longer term. In our view, Infosys’ initiatives have a possibility to help improve margins by 400-600bps at steady state and thereby we see upsides to our EBITDA margin assumptions of 27%, 27.8% and 28.1% for FY14E, 15E and 16E, respectively. Continue to back move to ‘PSPD’ mode of execution, BUY at TP of Rs 3,650 stays: We upgraded Infosys to BUY in June’13, and view the company’s initiatives being the right steps in restoring the predictability and consistency that was akin to Infosys for long before the series of mishaps through FY1113. We expect the company to return to its ‘PSPD’ mode of execution that has been its hallmark through most of the past decade. Infosys remains our toppick in the Tier-I space. BUY stays with an unchanged TP of Rs 3,650, which is based on ~17x FY15 and 15x FY16E earnings.

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Will The New Urea Policy Prove Effective? NEWS FLASH

Sensex down 347 points; Capital Goods and Bankex worst hit Q1 Current Account Deficit widens to 4.9% of GDP to USD 21.8 billion HUDCO mobilises Rs 1,748 crore through bonds issue MCX shares fall on exclusion from MSCI small cap indices Infosys, IBM selected for over USD 400 million RBS contract.

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o promote self-sufficiency in the urea production and to reduce the subsidy burden, the Government has been encouraging investments in the urea sector for domestic capacity addition in urea production through the New Urea Investment policy (NUIP) and has also mandated that companies which are using liquid fuel as feedstock to change their feedstock base to gas under New Pricing scheme-III (NPS-III). The ultimate rationale behind the implementation of these schemes was to reduce the subsidy burden.

However, the incremental requirement of gas is not likely to be met through domestically produced gas due to insufficient production and the GoIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to use additional gas available through exploration in near to medium term for the power sector. Hence, the additional requirements of gas has to be met through imported regassified liquefied natural gas (R-LNG), the high price of which has already put the viability of feedstock conversion project (NPS-III) under question. The current low IPP of urea gives incentive to import urea in comparison to its domestic production with imported R-LNG as feedstock. Fur-

The demand for urea has been growing steadily at the CAGR of approximately 5% from 2005-06 and stood at approximately 32 million metric tonnes in 2012-13 (refers to the period April 01 to March 31). However the domestic production capacity has largely remained stagnant during the past 13 years due to feedstock constraints and policy uncertainties regarding capacity additions of urea, and stood at around 23 MMTPA in 2012-13. The incremental demand over the years has been met through imports.

ther, the IPP of urea is likely to remain moderate in near to medium term on account of significant projected capacity addition worldwide. Hence, says CARE Ratings in a report on the sector, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the comparative subsidy burden on the government, with domestic production as compared to imports, is likely to increase significantly in near to medium term due to passthrough nature of feedstock cost under both the schemes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The high R-LNG price and likely implementation of all feedstock conversion projects in the current financial year is likely to increase the subsidy burden on the GoI and also pose threat to the adequacy of fertilizer subsidy budget for the current financial year. As a result, the working capital requirements of urea manufacturing companies would increase with a concomitant increase in short-term borrowings and dent in their profits and cash accruals due to higher interest costs.â&#x20AC;?

Shriram Transport Finance To Raise Rs 500 Crores Through NCDs various financing activities including lending and investments, to repay existing loans and for busihriram Transport Finance Com- ness operations including capital pany Limited (STFC), amongst the expenditure and working capital relargest asset financing NBFCs in quirements. The NCDs proposed to be issued India, plans to enter the debt capital market on October 7, 2013 with a under this Issue have been rated public issue of Secured Redeemable â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CRISIL AA/Stableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by CRISIL and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CARE AA+â&#x20AC;&#x2122; by CARE. The rating of of face value of Rs.1,000 each. The the NCDs by CRISIL indicates a NCD issue is aggregating up to Rs. 250 high degree of safety regarding crores with an option to retain over- timely servicing of financial obligasubscription up to Rs. 250 crores for tions and carrying very low credit issuance of additional NCDs aggre- risk, while the rating of NCDs by CARE indicates high degree of gating to a total of Rs. 500 crores. The Issue shall be open for sub- safety regarding timely servicing of scription from October7, 2013 to financial obligations and carrying October 21, 2013. The funds raised very low credit risk. The NCDs offered are proposed through this Issue will be used for

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to be listed on the NSE and BSE and will bear a fixed rate of interest, are being offered under six different Series: The coupon rate for Series I, Series II and Series III having tenure of 36 months, 60 months and 84 months, respectively, shall be 10.75% p.a., payable annually. However, on any record date Individuals shall receive an additional incentive of 0.50% p.a. for Series I, 0.75% p.a. for Series II, 1% p.a. for Series III, aggregating up to 11.25% p.a., 11.50% p.a. and 11.75% p.a., respectively. The Series IV, Series V and Series VI NCDs shall be redeemable at a premium, at the end of 36 months, 60 months and 84 months, respectively, from the Deemed Date of Allotment.

Government And NAREDCO Set Agenda To Restore Growth By A Business Reporter

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s an indication of their intent to restore growth, the Government and National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) have drafted a blueprint to help boost the real estate sector. On the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part, Dr. Girija Vyas, Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation will be leading the initiative personally. Among the first steps taken is to enhance the presence of Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representatives on the Governing Board of NAREDCO. The larger representation of senior Government officials on NAREDCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Governing Council is aimed at establishing a better connect with the leaders of the sector, thereby facilitating a closer coordination in formulating policy and other initiatives. The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representation on NAREDCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Governing Board will include K.B.S Sidhu, Jt. Secy. (Housing), Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Sanjeev Kumar, Jt Secy (RAY) & Mission Director (JNNURM), Manoj Parida, Jt Secy Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Dr.

Shailesh Kumar Agrawal, EDBMTPC, S. K. Chaudhary, Sr. Executive Director, HUDCO and G. R. Krishna, Member Advisory Committee, Tirumala, Tirupati Devasthan. The industry representation on the Governing Board comprises of five Vice Presidents. The Vice Presidents are Rajeev Talwar, Group Director, DLF, Sudharshan Jhavar, Director, Devkrupa Realty (India) Pvt Ltd, Chalapathi Rao, Chief Convener, APREDCO, Rajan Bandelkar, irector, Unnathi Estates (Raunak Group), Parveen Jain, MD, Tulip Infrastructure. Rajesh Arora, MD, Arora and Associates Infradevelopers Pvt. Ltd. is a Member, Finance. NAREDCO has also announced that Navin Raheja as its Chairman and Sunil Mantri as its new President. Says Navin Raheja, â&#x20AC;&#x153;These steps will help establish a seamless channel of communication between government and the industry players. Not only will the industry find its voice in the formulation of policies and other initiatives, this will also help the industry to understand the compulsions and priorities of the government tooâ&#x20AC;?.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Average Wages In India Could Quadruple By 2030

The wage gap between developed countries and emerging market economies like India, China, and the Philippines, are likely to shrink significantly by 2030, and the average Indian wage could more than quadruple over the said period, says a PwC report. According to the report, emerging markets like India and Indonesia, which are at the lower end of wage projection in relative terms, are expected to witness spike in average wages levels, and this would in turn re-shape the global businesses.

SAT Upholds Sebi Order Against Pan Asia Advisors

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) yesterday upheld Sebiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s order that barred Pan Asia Advisors and its promoter Arun Panchariya from the capital market for 10 years for market manipulation using global securities issued by six Indian companies. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in June barred Pan Asia Advisors and its promoter from accessing the capital market, directly or indirectly, for 10 years. These entities were found to have been involved in dabba trading, or off-market transactions.

SC Issues Notice To Centre, CBI, RIL On Gas Controversy

The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice to Centre, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and others on a PIL seeking cancellation of contract for exploration of oil and gas concerning the KG block and to impose penalty for failure in adhering to commitments. A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam sought response from CBI on the petition filed by Civil society members including former Cabinet Secretary T S R Subramanian and exNaval chief Admiral L Ramdas seeking probe by the agency in the alleged â&#x20AC;&#x153;collusion between RIL and the political establishmentâ&#x20AC;?.

NABARD Embarks On Private Sector Financing

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has for the first time opened a lending window to the private sector for creation of warehouse space, cold storages and cold chains. According to G R Chintala, Chief General Manager, who is heading the Regional Office of Karnataka, NABARD would be financing storage infrastructure projects of private companies and private entrepreneurs.

MCA Expects Financial Reports From RoC In Few Weeks

Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot yesterday said he is expecting financial reports and other details from Registrar of Companies on crisisridden NSELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent firm FT group and other related entities in few weeks. Asked about the probe into NSEL matter, Pilot said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have asked Registrar of Companies (RoC) to give us a full report of companies in question, and we will look for any non-compliances with companies law.â&#x20AC;?

SKS Completes Securitisation Transaction Worth Rs 321 Cr

SKS Microfinance Limited, Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only listed micro-lender today said it has concluded a securitisation transaction for Rs 321 crore with a major public sector bank. The transaction was rated A1+ (SO) by a leading rating agency, SKS said in a press release. The company said the transaction is perhaps the first substantial securitisation deal in FY14 in the micro finance sector. The name of the bank was, however, not revealed.

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A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken,

Perseus-the demigod son of Zeus-is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10year old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity’s lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld. Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus’ godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramírez), switch loyalty and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans’ strength grows stronger as Zeus’ remaining godly powers are siphoned, and hell is unleashed on earth. Enlisting the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda HBO, 9 p.m .

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Charismatic, intelligent and with emotions that mirror the human world, elephants are truly astounding animals. From the wild and remote shoreline of the Skeleton Coast, via the towering sand dunes of the ancient Namib Desert, to the coastal islands of Andaman, Animal Planet takes you on a fascinating journey with these unique groups of animals. Discover the remarkable stories of the wild elephants in GAJ RAAJ, all through October on An imal Planet, 8 p.m.

A guilt-ridden Naomi is forced to testify against Mr. Cannon in

court during her sexual harassment hearing when she feels she losing control of her ability to lie about it all. Meanwhile, Annie tries to move on and forget her relationship with Jasper by hanging out more with Silver. Bi g CBS Love, 8 p.m.

HISTORY’s hit series, PAWN STARS, brings viewers inside the

doors of a family-run pawn shop in Las Vegas. Three generations of men from the Harrison family: Grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey jointly run the business, with clashing and camaraderie every step of the way. This family lives and breathes the pawning business using their sharp-eyed skills to carefully assess the value of items their colorful customers bring in, objects ranging from the obscure to the truly historic ones. Histor y, 10 p.m

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Gaj Raaj, Animal Planet, 8 p.m. them for breakfast. Discover y, 10 p.m.

THE GADGET SHOW

THE GADGET SHOW on Discovery Science reviews all the lat-

est and future technology to give the viewers an insight into tomorrow’s gadgets today. Follow the Gadget Show team of experts as they test a variety of consumer products in its own unique style, making them entertaining and accessible to the viewer. D iscovery Science, 9 p.m.

UTTARAN

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Naulakha Devi just misses a faceoff with Sia at the temple. Sia, the bride-to-be, tries her wedding trousseau with her mother and sister-in-law. While she is getting ready, the family receives a lehenga sent by Navlakha Devi which Sia is supposed to wear for the wedding. Sahra One, 9 p.m.

see, Ekadish accuses the entire family of murdering the daughter of their family just like they killed Nirbhay. As Surbhi’s funeral pyre burns, Akash and Ekadish confront each other where he blames her. Colors, 10 p.m.

Rally driver Bill Wu and special forces veteran Gary Humphrey have a thirst to be first, taking their ten-year-old SUV Ruby to places no car has gone before. Each adventure is a high octane mix of incredible challenges, ingenious survival skills and bush car fixes, as they battle to conquer some of the most extreme wilderness. It’s the ultimate problem-solving adventure. Get it right and they triumph, get it wrong and the landscape will eat

ing date on 26th. DV meets Saachi and tries to convince her to at least meet sunil’s mama but he fails to do so as he doesn’t try his best.Ajji and Nani ask DV if saachi agreed and he just halfheartedly nods. They ask Saachi if she will meet Rishi and she agrees. Next morning preparations for mehendi are taking place. Saachi doesn’t like the flower arrangement. She shouts at flower guy and decides to do the job herself. Sony T V, 9.30 p.m.

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In tonight’s episode ,lawyer informs Saachi they have got hear-

MOVIES OF THE DAY

ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA

Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts

the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong FeiHung (1847-1924) against foreign forces’ (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu? Star Movies, 9 p .m. FBI agent Jake Malloy just can't nail a serial killer who's been

AUR EK ILZAM

Chinna is an orphan kid adopted by a jailer. But as a teenager,

he was sent to jail for committing a crime in the jailers house. But was it really his folly? He is released from jail in his youth and longs to get back to his foster family. But they refuse to take him back into the family. The story proceeds by showing how he is a good-doer but his ways are not accepted by the society because he resorts to muscle power to get his work done. The movie depicts his fight to be accepted back by his folks. Watch out for the odds that he fights to achieve his goal with the help of the love of his life, Anjali. Expect a powerful performance by Rahul Dev, who plays a negative character in this flick. Max , 9 p.m .

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf

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targeting cops. The killer has already killed nine cops. Not only does the killer despise policemen, but he also has a grudge against Malloy for pursuing him during a string of prostitute murders four years ago. The killer finally decides to hit Malloy where it hurts, killing one of Malloy's friends on the force, and brutally killing Malloy's fiancé Mary. The grief sends Malloy off the deep end and causes him to become alcoholic, forcing Malloy's colleague, Detective Hendricks, to sign Malloy up at a remote detox clinic in a snow-covered part of Wyoming. Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.

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Animal Planet’s A to Z Untamed Europe AP Safari River Monsters Natural Born Hunters Gaj Raaj: Elephants Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warrior 10.00 Animal Planet’s A to Z 11.00 Natural Born Hunters 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00

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Once Upon A Time In China, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... .Pix , 9 p.m.

ROBBERY

Akhil runs a taxi-shed. He falls in love with a doctor Sri Valli

When her father is killed in an accident, she moves to her foster brother Sonu’s home. But Sonu and Akhil hate each other. Here comes a flashback. Sonu, his sister Sasha (Anushka Shetty) and Akhil are good friends. They turn to robbery when the life goes tough. Sasha is in deep love with Akhil but he refuses to accept her love, saying he treats her just a friend. She threatens that if he doesn’t accept, she would end her life. One day she is killed. Sonu thinks that she is killed herself because of Akhil. So he hates him. It is later revealed that Sasha is actually killed by a gang.Fi lmy, 9 p.m.

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Uttaran, Colors, 10 p.m.

6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi 10.30 Punarvivaah 11.00 Jodha Akbar

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P.M. 2.00 Best of Savdhaaan India 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 Do Dil…Ek Jaan 9.30 Savitri 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India

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P.M. 2.00 Sasural Simar Ka 2.30 Balika Vadhu-Kacchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte 3.00 Madhubala 3.30 Mrs Pammi Pyarelal 4.00 Bani Ishq da Kalma 4.30 Comedy Nights with Kapil 6.00 Balika Vadhu 6.30 Bani: Ishq Da Kamla Hai 7.00 Mrs Pammi Pyarelal 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Madhubala 9.00 Bigg Boss Saath 7 10.00 Uttaran 10.30 Bani – Ishq da Kalma 11.00 Balika Vadhu

Jee Le Zara, Sony TV, 9.30 p.m.

10.00 Haunted Nights 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

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Taarak Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Guru Goon 2 Taarak Mehta Ka… Baal Veer Chidiya Ghar. Taarak Mehta Ka Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiyaghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Tuze Maze Jamena 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Radha Hi Bawri 4.00 Ekapeksha Ek 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharchi 6.00 Tuze Maze Jamena 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Mala Saasu Havi 9.00 Tuze Maze Jamena 9.30 Eka Peksha Ek: Apsara Aali 10.30 Radha Hi Bawri

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 River Monsters

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P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Ek Divas Celebrity Sobat 4.00 Tiwalya Bawlya 4.35 Kashya Andharlya Wata 5.00 News in Marathi 5.30 Mala Bhetleli Mansa 6.00 Krishi Varta 6.30 Amachi Mati Amachi Mase 6.55 Patla Tar Ghya 7.15 Antakshari 8.00 The News 8.15 Samachar 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan 9.00 Shrikant 9.30 Saraswatichandra

DDII (Metro Channel) Samachar. News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar Focus.

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Dharmatma, DDI, 11 p.m.

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News. Samachar News Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar.

P.M 1.20 5.14 7.05 9.00 11.10

Top Secret Recipe The Works Last Woman Stnading Ancient Aliens Mega Truckers Ben Earl-Crime History Untamed World’s Scariest Pawn Stars Mega Truckers

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Banged Up Abroad Emergency Room Customs Secrets of Wild India The Last Lions Monkey Thieves Most Amazing Moments Ultimate Animal Countdown 9.00 Secrets of The Taj Mahal 10.00 Emergency Room 10.30 Taboo

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P.M. 2.00 Jai Ho 2.30 Champions League Twenty20 h/ls 3.30 NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 13/14 h/ls 4.00 Jai Ho 5.30 Pakistan Tour of India h/ls 6.00 Champions League Twenty 20 13 h/ls 7.00 Golf Focus 7.30 Champions League Twenty20 2013 h/ls 8.00 Liga Bbva 13/14 h/ls 8.30 Idn A vs WI A 2013 h/ls 9.00 Pak Tour of India 12/13 h/ls 9.55 AFC Cup 2013

Titanic The Darkest Hour Brave Once Upon A Time In China Gone in 60 Seconds

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Red Dragon I Spy The Book of Eli Definitely Maybe D-Tox

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P.M. 12.55 The Tuxedo 2.44 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 4.25 Lake Placid : The Final Chapter 6.20 Spider Man 2 9.00 The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey A.M. 7.55 Lake Placid 3 9.33 Gandhi P.M. 1.05 4.05 7.05 9.00 A.M. 9.25

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Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroches The Regular Show Adventure Time Ben 10 vs Negative 10 Oggy and the Cockroaches Bas Karo Henry Roll No 21 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Johnny Test Adventure Time

Gon Tom and Jerry Kids Show Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches POGO

Chhota Bheem Marathon Mighty Raju : Battery Low Chhota Bheem Marathon Bhhotraja Aur Ronnie Chhota Bheem Pokemon Takeshi’s Castle

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Kya Kahna: Preity Zinta Bagawat Ek Jung Bheja Fry: Vinay Phatak Anjaneyulu: Ravi Teja Shikari: Govinda

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MAX P.M. 1.00 Anand” Nanda, Rajesh Khanna 5.30 Karan Arjun: Salman Khan 9.00 Aur Ek Ilzam: Sumant, Rahul A.M 7.00 Kyo Kii Main Jhooth Nahi Bolta: Govinda, Sushmita S 10.30 Pratighat-A Revenge: Ravi Teja P.M. 2.51 6.00 9.00 A.M. 9.35

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

he Raykar Academy of Violin is an institution set up by ace violinist Milind Raykar. It appears that Goans take to instrumental music like the fish taking to water. Perhaps it is due to the influence of the Portugese. The late Shridhar Parsekar who died prematurely in the early 1960s was known for his phenomenal command on the instrument. Milind Raykar belongs to Goa. Like his fellow Goans, Milind is also an accomplished violinist and a frontranking pupil of the renowned violinist D.K. Datar .Milind hails from Porvorim in Goa and has been living in Mumbai as a violinist for the last 30 years. We have seen

By Vijay Shanker

s a tribute to celebrated Odissi danseuse Sanjukta Panigrahi and Odissi maestro Ragunath Panigrahi, Smitalay presented a unique programme of Odissi dances in which some of the past and present exponents who have branched away from Smitalay performed traditional compositions with involvement and elegance at the Sathaye College auditorium in Vile Parle. The programme commenced with the invocation Shruta Kamala in praise of Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of Odissi dance, which was performed well by Sanathan Chakravarthy. The Oriya composition ‘Nachanti Range Srihari’ describing the joy of dance with Lord Krishna and the gopis was performed by a young dancer from Smitalay, Sumed Pawar, with precision and elegance. Another male dancer who created a lasting impression

Raykar providing excellent accompaniment to Datar as well as vocalists like Kishori Amonkar and Neela Bhagwat and have also heard him giving competent performances as a soloist. He has set up this academy to teach violin to the young generation. His academy is doing very well and many youngsters are learning the violin with keen interest. Raykar has instituted an award in the name of his mentor. The award is given to a senior violinist every year.

The beauty of Odissi

with his subtle expressions and the typical gait of the coy Radha was Ankur Balal. In spite of being bearded, Ankur succeeded in revealing the love and the pretentious anger of Radha as Krishna obstructs her way in the number ‘Patha Chadi Do’, sung well by young singer Jatin Sahu. Surprisingly, male dancers dominated the programme despite Odissi being well known for its feminine charm, beauty and lyrical

By Sandeep Hattangadi

This year the award was given to Faiyaz Hussain from Pune. Faiyaz played the Raga Suha which is a rare melody. He also played a thumri in the Raga Pilu. Faiyaz Hussain is the grandson of the great Sarangi player Kadarbux. Hussain's father Mohammed Hussain was also a Sarangi player and a singer. Faiyaz played with authority and justified the award that has come his way. He was accompanied on the Tabla by Sunil Padhye. Raykar has trained a number of students

umari Gangubai Non-matric is a film version of the popular TV show of the same name on ETV Marathi and is a decent watch with small doses of comedy and entertainment. Gangubai (Nirmitee Sawant) and her sidekick Choo (Pandharinath Kamble) who are doers for the society and they challenge the local leader Jadhav (Nagesh Bhosle) for the betterment of their village. Jadhav’s aide (Atul Todankar) is amazed by the looks of Gangubai who resembles the CM’s (Anand Ingle) wife and they decide to place Gangubai in the place of the real CM’s wife for polit-

quality. The highlight of the programme though, was when accomplished Odissi exponent and the founder of Smitalay, Jhelum Paranjpe, performed the popular astapadi by Jayadeva ‘Dheera Sameere Yamuna Teere’ where Lord Krishna is anxiously waiting at the banks of the river Yamuna to meet Radha. Radha's sakhi tells her to go at once without any further delay as her Lord is waiting. This number was

A good comedy!

who are bound to make the grade. His son Yadnesh is a promising child violinist. He was among the band of students who played the Raga Hansadhwni. It was a wonderful sight and a feast to the ears. Two violin teachers Baliram Patange and Bhalchandra Dev - were also felicitated. A birthday tribute programme to playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was organised by Sargam at Vile Parle Mahila Sangh on Sunday. The venue overflowed with the fans of Lata. The title of the programme was ‘Lata and Raagdari’. Various ragas were demonstrated and songs based on them were played. ‘Mohe Bhool Gaye Sawariya’ from ‘Baiju Bawara’ was based on the Raga Kalingada. The famous ‘Nagin’ song ‘Jadugar Saiyan’ was based on the Raga Brindavani Sarang. The huge audience enjoyed every moment of the programme and there was a thunderous applause after each song as well as demonstration. A worthy tribute to the great playback singer!

performed with excellent expressional quality and subtlety. This number was sung and composed by the maestro Pandit Ragunath Panigrahi. It was a pleasure to watch one of the senior disciples of Jhelum Pranjape, Mitali Raul perform the ashtapadi ‘Kuruyadu’ that establishes the intimate relationship with Radha and Krishna. Mitali performed this number with subtle grace and expressions. The piece-deresistance of the evening, noteworthy for the dramatic quality and the devotion of the Muslim poet Salbeg who suffered from leprosy but would not deter from his devotion to Lord Jagannath, was performed by Dipali Tikam. Dipali succeeded in the dramatic portrayal of the episodes of Gajendra Moksham, Draupadi Vastraharanam and Prahlada Charitram. On the whole, the entire programme was a fine tribute.

ical machinations by making Gangubai the CM and then follows a full on comedy with some emotions too. Gangubai then exposes the politicians and becomes a spokeswoman for the public. Deshpande has written and directed the film well and utilised the star status of Nirmitee Sawant well along with Pandharinath Kamble who does well too. But one can’t help wondering if the story is lifted from Irving Wallace’s Second Lady or the Hollywood film Dave. Anand Ingle, Atul Todankar, Nagesh Bhosle, Amita Khopkar have provided good support. The film is technically alright. The music is okay. The film is basically for comedy lovers.

CULTURE

NEWS IN BRIEF ASHOK PATKI CONFERRED WITH LATA MANGESHKAR AWARD

Veteran music composer Ashok Patki was honored with the prestigious Lata Mangeshkar Award on the auspicious occasion of her 83rd birthday, as an initiative of the Maharashtra State Cultural Department led by Cultural Minister Sanjay Deotale. The award consists of Rs. 5 lakh and a memento, to which Patki said, “The award is like being blessed by Goddess Saraswati herself.” Many veteran music composers and singers were present on the occasion and sang paeans to the composer who started as a musician in the film industry. The programme concluded with a recital of songs composed by Patki.

SUBHASH GHAI’S MARATHI FILM

Marathi film Samhita-The Script, directed by noted director duo Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar, known for making films on off-beat subjects has created a record of sorts by winning two National Awards and 20 other awards .The National Award winning film is slated to release in all over Maharashtra on October 11. Samhita is produced by Subhash Ghai’s ‘Mukta Arts Ltd’ in collaboration with ‘Ashok Movies Pvt. Ltd’ and it is presented by Bhave and Sukthankar’s film production company ‘Vichitra Nirmiti’. The film is about Revati, a National Award winning filmmaker played by Devika Dafatardar, who has visualized a screenplay set in the British Raj. The story revolves around a king, a queen and a court singer.

MUSIC OF VANSHVEL RELEASED

The music of director Rajeev Patil’s Vanshvel was released in the presence of artistes and technicians. The film has music by young composer Amit Raj and is produced by Sunil Mankar. It stars Ankush Chowdhary, Sushant Shelar, Kishor Kadam, and Manisha Kelkar. The film is based on a man-woman relationship and will release on October 18.

AJAY PHANSEKAR’S AMBITIOUS FILM

The media meet of Ajay Phansekar’s Ramchandra Purushottam Joshi was held recently and attended by Dilip Prabhavalkar, Sheetal Ksheersagar, Suhas Joshi, Deepak Shirke, politico Nitin Sardesai, and other cast members and technicians. The film is about a man who dies before his time is up and how he causes trouble in heaven in protest.

DEVOTIONAL MUSIC CD RELEASE

Bhaktipremlahari, a set of devotional CDs produced by Sai Dnyanpeeth will be released at Savarkar Smarak Kendra, Shivaji Park, Dadar on Sunday, October 6, at 10.30 am. This will also include a music performance by Sanjeev Chimmalgi. Admission Free.

FILM FESTIVAL

Started in 2009 with an aim to showcase the best of Marathi cinema, The National Centre for the Performing Arts, India’s premiere art and culture institution, is back with its fifth annual edition of Nave Valan: Marathi Film Festival 2013 from October 4-8, 2013, at Little Theatre, NCPA. This five day festival will showcase 7 critically acclaimed and National Award winning films. At the end of each screening, the cast and crew will have a discussion with the audience.

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ENIGMA CODE 631

ACROSS: 4 South American plainsman in Bluebell Lane, Rochester (7) 8 It took a Pisces to provide shelter for the animals (6) 10 Torn about a gift, giving perfume (8) 11 Give voice about a huntsman getting up when we're in bed (8) 12 Being difficult at some point when wanting to be kind (6) 13 A metal inlaid in something choice - a precious metal (8) 14 Hear involving listener's complaints (8) 17 Did a menial job, but made a grand exit (5,3) 20 Mishap caused by stress - I'd go into that (8) 22 A sorry state but showing promise (6) 24 Soldiers putting child on railway (8) 25 Russian writer opening up about press (8) 26 Might the Eskimos have a pub with you in it? (6) 27 What one sees after a forest fire? (3-4) DOWN: 1 Eek! Lulu playing guitar (7) 2 Motorists won't be slow to fall into it (5-4) 3 Burning puts America into trouble? (6) 5 Mrs. Johnson the female flyer? No, not Amy (8) 6 No endless estate for an Australian artist (5) 7 Revoke and rue about poor Gene? (7) 9 Eve, maturing, turned out contentious (13) 15 Turning a blind eye to party in

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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.

D D

The Clue: Accumulate on the surface

D D

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE SAVAGE, EGRESS, GARAGE, GRAVES, GREASE, RAVAGE, VERGER

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MATH PYRAMID 631 tower (9) 16 The snore is most disturbing, lady ! (8) 18 Upset the barrel, there's cabbage all round the trees! (7)

19 Tanner I spun to get on locomotive (7) 21 Firm first found part of fish in the casket (6) 23 Soldier bought a joint (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Sewing machine, 8 Magog, 9 Tattooist, 11 Algoa, 12 Dartboard, 15 Somme, 16 Quotation, 17 Benignant, 18 Three, 19 Eastwards, 23 No mug, 24 Illhealth, 25 Siren, 26 Severe illness. DOWN: 2 Engagements, 3 Ingrate, 4 Gated, 5 Aftermost, 6 H-bomb, 7 Impassable, 10 Sir, 13 Acid remarks, 14 Dinner gong, 16 Quadrille, 18 Tunes in, 20 Ail, 21 Where, 22 Sahel.

QUICK CROSS 631

ACROSS: 1 Beasts of burdens (5) 6 Cache (5) 7 Aunt in Arles (5) 8 A kind of tree (5) 9 View again (5)

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

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DOWN: 1 _ __ Is Born (1,4) 2 Old, not fresh (5) 3 Beaches, usually (5) 4 Lauder of cosmetics (5) 5 Author Hite (5)

MATHDOKU 631

HIDATO 631

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

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

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MOON : Moon in Cancer till 12.52 p.m. TITHI : 12th Bhadrapad Krishnapaksha NAKSHATRA : Ashlesha RASHI : Karaka (Cancer) H.D. LUCKY COLOUR : Yellow LUCKY NUMBER : 7

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A new project or potential enterprise is going to come your way that will entail overseas travel. You will be able to accomplish your task profitably. You will meet influential people who will benefit you in your career and work dealings. If you have been estranged from a friend or a loved one you will be reunited, or reconcile your difference. A change of residence is foreseen this year. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be pleasantly plump, elegant, attractive eyes, healthy and long-lived. Will be always helpful, responsible, caring, emotional, and sensitive. Moody nature could be misunderstood and considered to be arrogant or proud. Extremely, well organized, artistic and creative. Success and happiness is indicated.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Another day of toil and worry but you will make it and do rather well for yourself. In a discussion, be patient and try not to argue. Patience and forbearance now will be rewarding later. Put other plans on hold right now. Home and family life take precedence. Property matters are favorable. An interesting email is possible to add sparkle to your evening.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You may want to increase the scope of your work now and this will mean a lot of publicity. It is time that those around you take note of your skills. Offers from abroad are exciting but do not promise everything that you would want from them. Your fears about the future of your relationship with your beloved could create some insecurity. It may have to do with a change of location. Rest assured that your will get some good news about it soon.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Intense work activity will take its toll. Keep your cool and control outbursts. You can earn more respect and confidence by being tolerant. Occupy yourself with day-to-day work as anything new you try could face snags. At leisure do something that you enjoy. The frosty atmosphere is something you are not used to but be tolerant for the sake of your beloved who has in the past stood by you in troubled times.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): A hectic and tension filled day. Try to keep your expenses low. However do not resort to short cuts where your work or money is concerned. You just need to manage your work load more efficiently. Try to be cool with those around you especially in a troubled situation. You will be yearning for something different. You may want a short break to a nearby resort and get in tune with nature and your love life.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Your self-confidence takes a beating and you may wonder if what you are doing is right. Changes usually bring about such a reaction. Accept what is happening and you will realize that it is not so bad after all. Paperwork for travel should be handled carefully. Reach out show how much you care to those that love you. An opportunity to spend a relaxed evening will prove rejuvenating.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): There will some good news regarding some gains coming your way. A long desired ambition could also get fulfilled. Those in the artistic or creative field will do very well. There is every reason for you to celebrate and you could meet some interesting people at such a get-together. You are popular in your circle of friends but where close relationships are concerned there remains a void and a feeling of emptiness.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You will be in a positive frame of mind looking forward to the good things that are about to happen for you in the near future. This is the time to plan a new business venture, for success is assured. You will get all the support you need. Meetings are bound to go off well today. You shine out at a social gathering as a charming attractive person. A meeting with someone new has the makings of a torrid romance.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You decide to go in for purchase of property as investment for future. But do it quietly as there will be some elements, which may try to stall your plans. Your work may involve overtime as you are running behind schedule. The extra money earned will come in handy for fun times with family. Those in love or keen to get married will get a good proposal.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You have busy day. Exciting changes are there in career. Clearance for a particular assignment will come through now. Financial gains will accrue to you from regular work again. You may be worried about increased expenditure at home. Making unrealistic demands to loved ones could lead to an altercation and be upsetting to everyone. You will have to be more reasonable. Avoid discussions.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): New deals look tempting but could turn out to be expensive delusions. Stick to what you know best. You are good at what you do and know when there could be some deception involved. You will be able to deal with situation satisfactorily. Bid your time for a better opportunity. At a social gathering you are much in demand. After stimulating exchange of ideas and amusing anecdotes shared you will feel happy that were able to find time for such an outing.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): An easy inflow of money will tempt you to go on a shopping spree. The purchase of an expensive item of security or investment is also likely. Some of you will be making plans to travel, perhaps in the pursuit of a hobby or personal interest. This will be relaxing as well as invigorating. A new bond will develop into a romantic affair. Do not promise more than you can give of yourself or you could be in trouble later.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): An agreement or contract may require a few changes. You need to clarify any fears or doubts that you have about a new business association that you are about to finalize. It seems someone jealous of your success will try to stall your project. Do not listen to unwarranted advice and suggestions.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4779

ACROSS: 1 Argentine plain (6) 5 ___ in : include? (3) 8 Pierce with a pointed weapon (4) 9 Broken-down remain (4) 10 Dog star on silver screen (6) 11 A preview of past events (9) 13 Ingenuous (4) 15 Alkali (3) 16 Pool problem (5) 17 Diplomatic agent (5) 20 Feminine pronoun (3) 22 A snake-like fish (3) 23 Start over (5) 24 Tobacco pipe (5) 26 Pastoral sound (3) 27 Ski lift (1-3) 28 Similarity of sounds (9) 31 Came to a stop, ceased (6) 32 A military assistant (4) 33 Always and at any time (4) 34 Do lawn work (3) 35 Hostility shown in speech or action (6)

DOWN: 1 Tall structures carrying overhead wires, etc. (6) 2 Saviours (8) 3 Muslim boy's name (4) 4 Of the stars (7) 5 Ill-treatment (5) 6 Dull and dreary (4) 7 Reduce engine heat (3-4) 12 "Nay" no just the opposite ! (3) 14 Run away (4) 18 Clean and tidy (4)

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SUDOKU 1965 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: N equals G

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

19 Word for word? (8) 20 Relating to earthquakes (7) 21 Windpipe (7) 24 Forbid or taboo (3)

25 Wears away (6) 26 Like some breath (5) 29 Change for a ten (4) 30 Bring in (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Umbo, 4 Optics, 8 Haw, 10 Scam, 13 Seraglio, 14 Rosined, 15 Outlet, 17 Restraint, 21 Thy, 22 GMT, 23 Pap, 26 Soporific, 27 Acting, 28 Butcher, 32 Diabetes, 34 Hash, 35 Dew, 36 Ridges, 37 Gaga. DOWN: 1 USSR, 2 Bias, 3 Base, 5 Peanut, 6 Ill, 7 Shouts, 9 Wed, 11 Covet, 12 Misty, 15 Onto, 16 Leaf, 18 Shot, 19 Agog, 20 Imp, 23 Pinch, 24 Pipes, 25 Wander, 26 Sneeze, 28 Bed, 29 Used, 30 Ha-ha, 31 Rhea, 33 Aid.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1784 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

R O

G R Y C Z

U Y L U H Z Z D A L R Z

R Q

S Y I U O .

R Z

U Y G F I E

R Q

C I Z Z H

Q A

M R Y Y

D R Q S D S A S M

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: I have an existential map. It has 'You are here' written all over it

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HEATHCLIFF

U F I

E R G G R S P Y Q

L D U Q

Q D R O N C U O

B I F H

D A L

U O E

C P F E I F Z

O I

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: 10 average; 11 good; 13 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: ability, ably, busily, busy, butyl, lusty, salty, slay, stay, subtly, suitably, USABILITY

Yesterday’s

MARY KOM HOPES SUSPENSION OF IBF IS LIFTED BY WORLD BODY

SPORTS

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The star Manipuri boxer said that she will start her training for the multi-discipline event to be held in Glasgow from December. With incidents of crime against women increasing by the day, Mary urged them to learn some martial arts to defend themselves while narrating how she fought her way out of a potentially dangerous situation in the past when she had started learning the ring sport. “I remember the incident when I took a rickshaw alone. I was wearing a traditional wraparound Manipuri dress and was visiting the church. I had just started learning boxing then and my dress wasn’t fit for fighting. “The rickshaw driver started harassing me after some time and we were in a deserted area. I got down and started hitting him. I don’t M C Mary Kom in a reflective mood. know what would have happened land. “After the Olympics, I had continue. The Commonwealth if I had not started learning boxa baby. Recently, I underwent an Games are being held next year, so ing. Women should learn some operation for gallbladder stone. I I will train and try to qualify for form of martial arts as it is a good self defence.” am recovering and my will is to that,” she said. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

UMBAI: Star boxer M C Mary Kom is very upset with the suspension of the Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) by its parent world body AIBA and is fervently hoping that the issue would be sorted out at the earliest for the benefit of young Indian hopefuls. “I feel very upset. I hope this issue is resolved because it will affect the youngsters. I have proved myself, but what about the youngsters,” said the London Olympics bronze medallist at a meet-the-press organised by the Press Club, Mumbai, here today. AIBA, which has suspended IBF for not complying with its rules, has provisionally allowed Indian boxers to participate in next month’s World Championships, but will bar them from all competitions later if the IBF fails to conduct a re-election by November. The five-time world champion, who is currently on a sabbatical from the sport after having a baby, said she is targeting next year’s Commonwealth Games in Scot-

Jaws down Masters in thriller

India lose 1-2 against Kuwait, fail to qualify UMBAI: India No. 9 Faisal for AFC U-16 C’ship Khan snatched a thrilling M decider to lead Khar Gymkhana

UWAIT CITY: India fought valiantly before going down 1-2 to Kuwait in the AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers here and thus missed the bus for the final round by a whisker. A win or a draw would have seen the Indian boys through to the final round of the AFC U-16 Championship in Thailand next year but the defeat in their last Group A match to a superior home side last night dashed their hopes. India and Tajikistan finished on seven points each behind Kuwait (12) but the Central Asian side made it to the final round on the basis of a better goal difference.

‘Jaws’ to a nail-biting 3-2 win over Malabar Hill Club ‘Masters’ for a pre-quarter-finals berth, in the BSAM World Zoroastrian Organisation Trust Mumbai Snooker League 2013, at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana. Khan, who has qualified for the Indian Open World Snooker tournament to be held in Delhi, overcame former state champion Manav Panchal in the deciding fifth singles tie, while avenging his defeat in the third singles tie where Panchal gave ‘Masters’ a 2-1 lead. Pawan Kohli snatched the crucial fourth singles tie to draw level and keep the hopes of ‘Jaws’ alive before Khan, playing with a +10 handicap, returned to beat Pan-

chal 83-69. In the decider, Panchal, playing with a handicap of +10, led 50-10 before Khan fired a break of 41 to lead by a point. Panchal had aneasy green in the

centre pocket and tried to pot hard to position forthe brown. He endured an unfortunate in-off and Khan seized the opportunity.

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NBA stars Horace Grant and Ron Harper show their dancing skills during the NBA Jam.

UMBAI: NBA JAM 2013 concluded with exciting Grand National Finals held on September 29 at Mehboob Studios. Presented by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sony Six, NBA Jam features the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament ever staged in India with stops at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. The month long festival saw participation of over 500 teams and 1900 players across two age divisions for men and women competing in 16-18 and 19-23 years age groups. In the first NBA-Style experience, Mehboob Studio

Hall reverberated to beats of the splendid music and the thud of the players feet as they leapt for a basket during action in the NBA JAM National Finals. Coming up trumps were Bangalore hoopsters who claimed three of the four titles. The men’s clash was a thriller with Jain University from Bangalore edging out Bharti University from Delhi 21-19. Kaif with 12 points and Vashash with 4 points stood out for the while Praveen with 14 points did well for Delhi lads. Mounts Club, representing Bangalore in the women’s category, won their final with a degree of comfort.

IN BRIEF Alex Pereira to the four for Lourdes in win over Sacred Heart

MUMBAI: Alex Pereira’s four strikes, including a hat-trick, was the highlight of Our Lady of Lourdes ‘B’, Malad’s 5-2 win against Sacred Heart, Vasai in a first round match of the 26th Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) annual Inter-Parish Rink Football Tournament, played under floodlights at the WCG tennis courts. Dalton got the fifth goal for the winners, while Ricky Sebastian and Glen Baptista got the goals for the losers. Later in the day, St. Joseph’s, Vikhroli overcame Our Lady of Grace Cathedral ‘B’, Vasai by a fluent 5-2 margin. Deon Pereira netted a brace, and Frank D’Souza, Clifton Colaco and Sheldon D’Souza scored one each for the victors. Rubain Cerejo and Oliver D’Mello netted one each each for the losers. Results: Our Lady of Lourdes ‘B’, Malad 5 (Axel Peter 4, Dalton S) beat Sacred Heart, Vashi 2 (Ricky Sebastian , Glen Baptista); Infant Jesus ‘A’, Vasai 5 (Royson Almeida 2, Nishant Lopez, Agnel Lopez, Arnold Gonsalves) beat Our Lady of Health ‘C’, Sahar 0; Our Lady of Egypt ‘C’, Kalina 6 (Sherwin Rodrigues, Nigel Fernandes, Prithvi Victor, Agnel Pereira, Melwyn Barboza, Dale D’Cunha) beat St. John the Baptist ‘A’, Thane 0; St. Blaise ‘C’, Amboli 4 (Rustin D’Costa 2, Sheldon Santos, Clyburn Pereira) beat Divine Mercy, Bhayander 1 (David Fernandes); St. Joseph’s, Vikhroli 5 (Deon Pereira 2, Frank D’Souza, Clifton Colaco, Sheldon D’Souza) beat Our Lady of Grace Cathedral ‘B’, Vasai 2 (Rubain Cerejo, Oliver D’Mello).

Kurt Baptista does the ’trick for Trashers in big win over Talaikerz

MUMBAI: Riding on Kurt Baptista’s fine hattrick Kalina Trashers stormed to a facile 5-0 win against Talaikerz in a league match of the Kamla Landmark group sponsored 14th Kalina Football League organised by the Sports Committee of Our Lady of Egypt Church, Kalina and played at the St. Mary’s HS ground. Keith Jacinto and Allan Fernandes netted the other two goals for the winning side. In another match, Kalina United got the better of Kalina Village Boys by a 2-0 margin. 2 Omkar Khambe and Cedric D’Mello struck a goal each to complete the win. Meanwhile in a closely contested encounter, Egyptian Boyz and Kalina Rangers shared hounours in a 1-1 draw. Fahim Fakri was on target for the Egyptian side and Kalina Rangers got their goal through Bipin Rawat. Results - KFL Men: Air-India Colony 2 (Sachin Medar, Jaideep Panarkar) beat Nester Compound 0; Kalina Trashers 5 (Kurt Baptista 3, Keith Jacinto, Allan Fernandes) beat Talaikerz 0; New AirIndia Colony 4 (Sumeet Kuvekar, Kalpesh Rane, Amit Karle, Astle Pereira) beat Rovers 0; Egyptian Boyz 1 (Fahim Fakri) drew with Kalina Rangers 1 (Bipin Rawat); Kalina United 2 (Omkar Khambe, Cedric D’Mello) beat Kalina Village Boys 0.

St Stanislaus triumph

MUMBAI: Displaying better composure in the nerve-racking tie-breaker, St Stanislaus (Bandra) lads triumphed in Ahmed Sailor knock out u-16 football final with a 4-3 win over Campion (Cooperage) at the School Sports Centre on Monday. The teams were locked 1-1 at full time. Isaac Cardozo, Andres Castelino, Sharan Murli and Kevin Barners were the goalgetters for the victors while Danish Shaikh, Aryan Sood and Abhishek Agarwal scored for Campion. Other results: B-16-ASKO-3RD Place : St. Lawrence (Borivali) 4 (Kanani Vivek 1, Harsh Bali 1, Shetty Nehal 1, Nikhil Parulekar 1) beat Christ Church (Byculla) 3 (Dhruv Menon 1, Hatim Kapori 1, Sanat Mukdam 1); B-14-II: St. Paul’s (Dadar) (4) (Sahil Hate 4 Hattrick) beat St. Francis D’Assisi (Borivali) (0).

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SACA pleads for early end to India tour speculation OHANNESBURG: The South African Association has called on the JBCCICricketers and the CSA to urgently work out the

itinerary for the upcoming tour by India, saying that the continuing delay is “worrying and frustrating” for the players. SACA CEO Tony Irish said the series is the highlight of the South African home schedule this summer and should be sorted out quickly. “This is the main tour of the summer and has a massive financial implication on cricket. We are about six weeks away from it and to have it all up in the air is really worrying and frustrating,” Irish told ‘ESPN Cricinfo’. “The players want to see it sorted out. Until yesterday, CSA did not know who they were dealing with at the BCCI because they had not had their election but now that that is sorted it, they need to do whatever it takes to get the discussion going,” he added, referring to yesterday’s BCCI AGM where N Srinivasan returned as Board President. Irish said the financial aspect aside, the players’ concerns should also be taken into account by the two Boards. “The players are stakeholders in the game and will be affected by whatever happens,” he said. “It’s not just a financial thing, it’s also about the opportunity to play in in a highprofile Test series and substantial limited-overs competitions,” he added. World number one South Africa has not played a match since February. “This is the best Test team we have ever had and it’s a very settled unit. They need to be playing in order to keep that momentum,” Irish went on to say in the course of a talk.

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three matches and are likely to win their last match against Perth AIPUR: Having sealed their Scorchers at Delhi on Wednesday. place in the semifinals, Ra- If Otago lose against Rajasthan jasthan Royals would look to Royals and Mumabi win, the two grab the top spot in the table sides’ fate would depend on Net when they square off against run-rate. Rajasthan Royals’ thumping Otago Volts in their final Group match of the Champions League nine-wicket victory against Perth Scorchers has again proved that Twenty20, here tomorrow. By finishing atop the table Roy- they are master of the conditions als will not only avoid playing here. Despite skipper Rahul rampaging Chennai Super Kings Dravid failing in previous two in the semifinals but also they will matches their batting looks solid get to play their last-four stage with Ajinkya Rahane, Sanju Sammatch at home, where they have son, Shane Watson, Stuart Binny an incredible 11-match winning and Brad Hodge all being in good streak. Stakes are much higher for touch and playing their roles to the Kiwi side as a win tomorrow perfection. The bowling also looks healthy would ensure their passage in the last-four stage. They are currently and with Kevon Cooper among placed second in the group with the wickets they have more op12 points from three matches and tions and variety at their disposal. On the other hand Otago Volts could knock out IPL champions Mumbai Indians if they win here. are also a confident lot with a 15 The match between the Volts match winning streak and the and Mumbai was washed away show of nerves in the thrilling vicputting the reigning IPL champi- tory over Highveld Lions the previous night has resulted in more ons in quandary. Mumbai have six points from self belief.

History-chasing East Bengal take on Kuwait SC in AFC Cup

Fuming East Bengal complain K

to AFC against Kuwait SC

EW DELHI: Unhappy with the shabby treatment meted out to its players, including late arrival of visas of three key players for the AFC Cup away semifinals against Kuwait SC, East Bengal has made a formal complaint to Asian Football Confederation against the Kuwaiti side, saying that it has impacted its preparations for the crucial match. Captain Mehtab Hossain, defender Arnab Mondal and Gurwinder Singh had to leave for Kuwait late last night, one day after their team-mates had reached Kuwait due to non-arrival of visas from the Kuwait SC authorities.The first leg of the semifinal will be played tomorrow at Kuwait City. East Bengal secretary Kalyan Majumdar told PTI that one player — Robert Lalthlamuana — was also made to wait for more than two hours as his visa-on-arrival was not in order at the Kuwait City Airport. “Even the players were not given enough water at their team hotel in Kuwait City. This is unacceptable,” Majumdar said from Kolkata. “How can a coach chalk out strategy without the captain and another key defender (Mondal)? They (the three players) will be able to join team practice for just one day before the match. They (Kuwait SC) wanted our team unity to be affected so that they can take advantage of,” he said. “We have already made a formal complaint to the AFC that what Kuwait SC had done was not acceptable and we have suffered due to all these,” he added. Majumdar accused the Kuwaiti side of “playing games” to unsettle the Red-andGold outfit. “This is all part of the game on the part of Kuwait SC. They are playing games so that these things may impact on our preparations,” he added.

UWAIT CITY: Seeking to become the first Indian football club to qualify for the AFC Cup final, the unbeaten East Bengal are all set for their toughest assignment so far when they take on defending champions Kuwait SC in the first-leg semifinals here tomorrow. East Bengal are the only unbeaten team among the four semifinalists, but Marcos Falopa’s side would face its toughest test of the campaign in Kuwait SC, The Kolkata side is without its who have played in Asia’s top tier competition AFC Champions Japanese midfielder Ryuji Sueoka League besides winning the AFC who was injured during the quarterfinal away match against InCup twice.

donesian side Semen Padang, but all the other players are fit for the match. They are also a lot relieved after captain Mehtab Hossain, defender Arnab Mondal and Gurwinder Singh landed in Kuwait City after a day’s delay due to late sending of their visas by Kuwait SC authorities. Luckily, East Bengal are also playing away in the first leg and coach Falopa had said before departure from Kolkata that his team would be looking for a tactical game in Kuwait. Playing the second leg at home would allow East Bengal to know the target to be achieved. “I am looking forward to a tac-

tical game in Kuwait and I am happy that we are playing the first leg away from home. Playing the second leg at home would give you a clear picture what is your target to be achieved,” he had said. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is expected to start tomorrow under the bar despite the horrendous mistake that let Semen Padang take the lead at home in the quarterfinals. India international Arnab Mondal is expected to start alongside Uga Okpara at central defence while Saumik Dey should man the left back position.

Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj assures “smooth sailing” By Amanpreet Singh

EW DELHI: Newly-appointed Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj is confident that it will be “smooth sailing” for the Indian team in 2014 as the players’ revolt was thing of the past but he wants to have a say in the decision-making process for taking the team back to the elite World Group. AITA roped in Anand as the non-playing captain in place of S P Misra after top players revolted for better playing conditions and demanded a change in the support staff. “2014 will be different than this year as there were some problems. I think next year would be smooth since the players have got what they wanted, it will be smooth sailing,” Amritraj told PTI from Los Angeles in an exclusive

interview after being appointed India’s non-playing captain. “I am hoping I will be part of the selection process and my input makes a difference. We have to pick the best team. We have to pick the team on ranking as well as on current form, that would be the criteria. Personally, I am concerned with singles and not the doubles, because we have to win two singles,” he added. Amritraj, who along with his brother Vijay was part of many memorable Davis Cup wins for India in the past, said captaining India was his long-time dream. “I was always interested in being captain, say for the last 10 years. When they (AITA) first spoke to me in 2002, it did not happen. I am very happy and thrilled to be captain. I thank the AITA and the players for this honour and privilege of making me

the captain,” he said. Amritraj said his focus will be on singles even as there will be a selection headache because of presence of lot of good doubles players. “I will have a word with AITA selection committee. It’s a tough choice, we have three great doubles players but we have only two slots. Rohan (Bopanna) has played unbelievable, he became

world number three. It is hard to leave Rohan. Leander won the US Open. Then Mahesh is also there, so doubles is not a problem. We should focus on singles.” Amritraj said since he shares a very good rapport with the Indian youngsters, there was no doubt about his acceptance but refused to give a direct opinion on the revolt, which shook the Indian tennis early this. The players had boycotted the tie against Korea, forcing AITA to field a depleted side, which lost 14 to the visitors. “The players felt that they needed to do it. But they came back and played the second tie against Indonesia that was good. It’s hard to say whether it was right thing or wrong. They felt they needed to do that and stuck together, I can’t comment on that,” he said.

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HENNAI: In-form senior batsman Yuvraj Singh was recalled but pacer Umesh Yadav was dropped from the 15member Indian cricket team announced today for the first Twenty20 International and three ODIs against Australia starting October 10 in Rajkot. Yuvraj, who last played for India against England in an ODI in Dharamsala last January, was recalled after a string of fantastic scores for India A against West Indies A and a solid display for India Blue in the recently-concluded NKP Salve Challenger Series. Yuvraj scored 337 runs in five List A matches at an average of 67.40 with a highest score of 123 against the touring Caribbean side. He also scored a quickfire 52 against West Indies A in a T20 game in Bangalore. With his more than useful leftarm spin as back-up, Yuvraj is certain to play an important role in that Indian bowling line-up in the middle overs. Yuvraj replaced Dinesh Karthik, who didn’t do much since his comeback save a lone half century in the Champions Trophy. Opener Murali Vijay, who hasn’t set the limited overs stage on fire was also dropped from the squad announced by the selection committee headed by Sandeep Patil.

One of the notable exclusions was pacer Umesh Yadav, who didn’t do his case a world of good by performing poorly in the Challenger Series giving away 67 runs in 10 overs and a whopping 85 runs in 9 overs respectively in the two matches he played for India Red. Bengal speedster Mohammed Shami, seasoned Karnataka seamer Ranganath Vinay Kumar and promising Saurashtra leftarm seamer Jaydev Unadkat were retained from the pace attack that played its last international series in Zimbabwe. Haryana paceman Mohit Sharma was dropped from the squad while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma made a comeback after well deserved rest. Bhuvneshwar bowled India Blue to Challenger Series triumph with a four-wicket haul in the final. Young Jammu and Kashmir allrounder Perveez Rasool made way for senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin while Amit Mishra held on to his place in the squad having taken 18 wickets in the last series against Zimbabwe. The reserve batsman’s place in the squad was a battle between Ambati Rayudu and Ajinkya Rahane with very little to choose between them. In the end, Rayudu who now plays for Baroda in Ranji Trophy, got the nod ahead of the Mumbaikar.

According to a reliable source, the names of senior pros Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir did not even come up for discussion but the selectors will

be keenly following their performance in the four-day match against the West Indies A in Hubli, Karnataka from Wednesday.

Titans slipped to 88 for four in 10.4 overs. AB de Villiers (23) and Farhaan Behardien (29) then added 49 for the fifth wicket in 29 balls to resurrect the innings to an extent. But T&T spinner Sunil Narine’s twin strike — Behardien and David Wiese (0) — in the 16th over left the Titans at 137 for six in 15.5 overs. De Villiers and Mangaliso Mosehle (11) then added 16 runs when heavens opened up and the match was called off. Earlier, T&T lost opener Lendl Simmons (0) early in the innings after being asked to bat by Titan skipper Henry Davids. Brief scores: T&T: 188 for six in 20 overs (E Lewis 70, D Bravo 63; Mde Lange 3/38). Titans: 153 for six in 17 overs (Henry Davids 42; Sunil Narine 2/23).

Sunrisers knocked out after rain plays spoilsport

WALKING ON FLAIR: Titans team players Henry Davids is bowled by Trinidad & Tobago blower Rayad Emrit (R). Henry Davids (42) and Jacques Rudolph (31) gave Titans a flying start, amassing 65 in 6.5 overs before the former was dismissed by Rayad Emrit. First down batsman Heino

IN BRIEF Somdev qualifies for China Open, faces World No.31 Verdasco

BEIJING: Somdev Devvarman recorded yet another come-from-behind victory as he defeated higher-ranked Italian Paolo Lorenzi to qualify for the ATP China Open singles event. Ranked 97, the Indian ace recorded a 3-6 7-6(5) 6-3 win over his rival, who is placed 12 places above Somdev, in the second and final round of the qualifying event. Somdev had beaten world number 60 Robin Haase 2-6 6-4 6-0 in the opening round. However, Somdev faces an uphill task in the main draw as he has drawn world number 31 Fernando Verdasco as his first round opponent. And if Somdev manages to get past the formidable Spaniard, his next opponent could be world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia. In the doubles event, Leander Paes and his Canadian partner Daniel Nestor have been given top billing.

Grappler Kartar Singh to compete at Veteran World Championship

T&T beat Titans by six runs via D/L method

HMEDABAD: Evin Lewis (70) and Darren Bravo (63) hit blistering half centuries as Trinidad and Tobago registered a six-run win over Titans via D/L method in a rain-hit match to place themselves in strong contention for a semifinal berth in Champions League Twenty20 here today. Sent into bat, Trinidad and Tobago posted a challenging 188 for six against Titans in the Group B match, riding on a 109-run partnership between opener Lewis and Bravo for the second wicket at the Sardar Patel Stadium here. The Caribbean side then returned to restrict Titans to 153 for six in 17 overs, when heavy rains stopped play and the match was called off. Calculated under the Duckworth/Lewis method, the par score was 159 and since Titans were behind at that point, T&T were adjudged the winners by six runs. With this victory, T&T kept their hopes alive of a semifinal berth as they now have eight points from three matches, behind Chennai Super Kings (12) — their opponents in the their last group match on October 2 in Delhi. Lewis blasted seven fours and five sixes in his 35-ball 70-run innings, while Bravo hit five boundaries and four sixes in his 44-ball stay to lay the foundation of a big score for T&T. Chasing 189 to win, openers

Kuhn could not stay longer as he was sent packing by Samuel Badree in the 10th over. Lendl Simmon then struck twice in the next over, dismissing opener Rudolph and Roelof van der Merwe (4) as

AHMEDABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad today crashed out of the Champions League Twenty20 after their last Group B match against Brisbane Heat was called off due to wet ground conditions. The match was called off without a ball being bowled as heavy rains in the evening rendered the ground unplayable.

NEW DELHI: Double Asian gold medallist Kar tar Singh will be the lone Indian representative at the Veteran World Championship as other members of the team were denied permission by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to participate in the tournament. “Thankfully he had a valid Schenegan visa (a common visa for 26 European nations) so went for the competition on September 28. As it is an open tournament anyone can participate,” Rakesh Sanoria, Coordinator, Wrestling Federation of India, said.

Don Boso hit for six by Mizo lads

NEW DELHI: A rain-marred day in the capital saw a deluge of goals with NCC forward NG Jenish pumping in a whopping four goals while Assam striker Nayan Syoti Kuli and Lalthansanga of Mizoram notched up hattricks in their respective matches at the 54th Subroto Cup here today. N G Jenish (19th,25th, 35th, 45th) led the way as NCC (West Bengal & Sikkim) humiliated Vivekananda Vidyapeeth, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 12-0. S Chittaranjan (33rd, 39th, 50+1) and L Monish (16th, 38th, 48) also notched up hat-tricks. Government Middle School Kolasib, Mizoram also staked a claim for the quarters thanks to Lalthansanga’s (3rd, 18th, 42nd) hat-trick which enabled them to post a 6-0 win over Don Bosco, Maharashtra. Lalampuia (32nd, 33rd) and Ganlol Lunga (35th) also scored.

SAG to borrow funds to complete Lusofonia Games infrastructure

PANAJI: The organisers of the Lusofonia Games which would be held in the state in January 2014 are facing a cash-crunch. The state controlled Sports Authority of Goa has decided to secure a loan from another state government entity –- Economic Development Corporation — to fund the ongoing infrastructure works for the Games in which 12 Portuguese-speaking countries would take part. The works have to be completed by the next month and the state government owes Rs 104.14 crore to the contractors as of now. SAG, at its general body meeting held today at Porvorim, chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, approved the proposal to borrow Rs 150 crore from EDC at 11 per cent p.a.

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