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RAWALE SENT OFF Former MP expelled from Shiv Sena for criticising leadership, calling organisation a party of middlemen

By Prashant Hamine

Mohan Rawale

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Off to the market Far safer place for the rally, sir!

Here you needn’t face a single anti-government slogan.

Gold: `30,655 Silver: `45,125 US Dollar: `62.31 Temperature: 330C/240C Humidity: 62%

Karen Anand’s Farmers’ Market now at Westin Mumbai Garden City in Goregaon.

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Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, for destroying the party, senior ust as former MP, Mohan Rawale, leader MP Sanjay Raut, announced was venting his ire at Milind Narvekar, personal secretary to Shiv Continued on pg 8 «

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Homeopathy doctors across Maharashtra go on strike

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CITY OPINIONS

Is there a morality crisis in the Indian media?

Farheen Siddiqui News producer Yes. With Tarun Tejpal, and now the Jerry Pinto doublespeak, everyone today seems to have a question mark as far as the morality of Indian media is concerned.

Saumya Garg MBA student Yes. Since the time the Tejpal scandal broke out, the media especially the anchors on the news channels are debating as if they are holier than thou! Do the journalists themselves know whether there is a committee to probe into sexual harassment or not.

Manek Kalyaniwala Lawyer Yes. In all walks of our lives and aspects, we are having a downpour of moral degradation and the media is a small speck of it.

Sumesh Rajan

By Khushboo Panjabi

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omeopathy doctors across Maharashtra were on strike yesterday for their various demands. Among their demands were implementation of interpathic course, independent work for homeopathy hospitals, a good salary for homoeopathy doctors who work with National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the inclusion of homoeopathy doctors in government hospitality services, taking back cases registered against homoeopathy hospitals and enrollment of LIC, BEST, RTO and other government services for homeopathy doctors.

Around 6,000 doctors from across Maharashtra protested for their demands which have been pending for over a decade now. Dr. Pratik Tambe, president of Homoeopath Intenerated Medical Practioners’ Assocation, Navi Mumbai Branch, held a protest at Navi Mumbai wherein 300 doctors from the satellite city had gathered.

One of the doctors at the protest said, “Our demands have been pending for almost 15 years. We

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Homeopathy doctors protesting in Navi Mumbai. have been asking for what we deserve, but still there is no plan of action from the government’s side”.

Currently, there are around 60,000 homoeopathy doctors in the

state, with 10,000 to 15,000 in Mumbai alone.

Dr. Tambe added, “If our demands are not fulfilled, we are prepared to protest at the assembly in

Nagpur which will commence from December 9 and make sure that we get what we deserve”. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Nancy Powell visits Thane hospital on AIDS mission

Rahul Iyer Media freelancer Yes. Not everybody in the media, but in all corporate organizations morality is compromised.

Priya Mayekar Lawyer Yes. It is a compromise of moral and ethics of the profession.

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threats, the United States and India are working hand in hand to address some of the most difficult health concerns of our times.”

United States Government investments under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) India program support key areas of

India’s response to HIV/AIDS, including strengthening laboratory and strategic information systems, prevention and treatment services, human capacity development, public-private partnerships and global transfer of best practices.

In addition to this cooperation,

the United States Government and the Government of India’s recent commitment to the ‘Call to Action for Child Survival’ will contribute to the goal of creating an AIDS-free generation by fostering the integration of maternal and child health services with HIV service delivery.

o mark World AIDS Day, US Ambassador Nancy J. Powell visited the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Thane to see firsthand the work that is being done to combat HIV/AIDS. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital offers HIV testing and counseling services, as well as free anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to persons living with HIV who are clinically eligible for treatment.

The United States Government is proud to support Maharashtra in tackling the HIV epidemic through the HIV/AIDS Partnership: Impact through Prevention, Private Sector and Evidence-based Programming (PIPPSE) project that is implemented by the Public Health Foundation of India.

Ambassador Powell noted, “It is powerful to see firsthand the extraordinary work that is being done to combat HIV/AIDS. I am proud of our partnership with the State of Maharashtra in tackling this challenge. This joint effort is one of many examples of the deep partnership between the United States and India to address global health issues. By working together to pre- L to R: US Consul General Peter Haas, US Ambassador Nancy J. Powell, Dr. Govinda Raj, IAS, Project Director, Maharashtra State vent, detect and respond to disease AIDS Control Society, Dr. Sanjeev Kamble, Deputy Director, Health Services, Govt. of Maharashtra.

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We are July, 2014!

We are glad to inform you that the judging process for the photo contest Mumbai Moments 2014, undertaken by the Press Club for its annual calendar, is over. And the ADC is July!

That is, our photographer Azad Shrivastav, who has featured earlier as well, memorably as November 2012, when he took a picture of triplets born on

One day in July 2013, as it poured in Mumbai and the waters rose, this family stayed glued to the television, possibly seeing better circumstances on the screen than life was offering them at that moment.

11/11/11, has won a place in this prestigious project, and understandably we are very proud.

The images for the contest were required to capture Mumbai’s mood – the memorable moments that make the city what it is. And Azad went to town in July, snapping a family stoically facing the worst that the monsoon could throw at them. This one was really bad, taken in Delisle Road, not exactly one of the most salubrious spots in

Mumbai.

A record of 85 photographers submitted 900 entries and competition was stiff. Finally, 13 were selected to represent 12 months and of course, the cover.

Now just wait for the calendar.

with an added heart enlargement and lung cancer, is difficult enough when you do it even for a loved one. There are no two opinions about this hard truth of life.

Now, imagine doing it for a dog!

Yet we know of this dog lover who is doing all this and more for his

pug called Appy. Owner of the Mumbai Hospital Chemist near Bombay Hospital, this dog lover, Surendra Kumar Ranawat, feeds at least 60 stray dogs from Byculla to Marine Lines on a daily basis. In fact, he has two people working just to distribute over 20 litres of

Keeping Appy happy

Caring for someone old suffering from arthritis, blind in both eyes

Remembering Niranjan Jhaveri

Sound man Roger Drego writes: “I would like everyone who remembers Niranjan for the huge contribution he made to the world of music, especially jazz which he dearly loved.

“Niranjan worked for many years, trying to spread this music to all corners of India, including the city of Mumbai with the Jazz Yatra. I feel it only just that we show a small token of our appreciation by attending the concert by Dana Gillespie to be held at St Andrews Auditorium on the 8th of December.

“We would start this concert with a small AV, remembering him. Please inform all music lovers.”

Niranjan passed away on May 21, 2010, and according to jazz.com, he was also born on the same day in 1929, in Antwerp, coming to Mumbai (then Bombay) as a six-monthold baby whose father was in the diamond business.

If these dates are correct, there is an odd kind of neatness in his existence, and jazz gets all

the credit.

His name is synonymous with jazz and its celebrations in Mumbai, particularly the Jazz Yatra, now called the Jazz Utsav.

Famous for lectures and workshops all over the USA and Europe since 1990m he also taught that learning Indian classical vocal techniques, especially ornamentation or the tarana, would greatly benefit jazz singers.

At his invitation, singers came to Bombay and learned Indian vocal techniques in a Residency Program. Ann Dyer came from San Francisco in 1996, followed

by Lisa Young from Australia.

He invited Ellen Christi and Joan Beal, and later singer/guitarist Leni Stern. But those who were closest to his heart, were also closest to his home (in a manner of speaking), Portugal’s Maria Joao, Asha Puthli and Christine Correa.

On Sunday, as part of the Simply the Blues festival, Dana Gillespie will be singing at St Andrews. And the auditorium will remember Niranjan.

Surendra Kumar Ranawat and his pug Appy. A closer look at a devotion to man’s best friend that is a humbling experience.

milk to strays across the city everyday.

No wonder, when it comes to his own pet, he pulls out all the stops.

Apart from celebrating the dog’s birthday on April 4 every year, like one would do for one’s own child, the man ensures that his old and ailing pug gets the best of care.

Having exceeded his normal lifespan - which veterinarian Dr. Dronapatil puts between 10 and 12 years for a pug – Appy is nearing fourteen years and suffering from arthritis, is blind in both eyes, has an enlarged heart and lung cancer. Nevertheless, the treatment he gets can best be described as tender.

As children, we remember what happened to dogs who got old and suffered from the kind of old age things dogs generally do. Putting them down was not considered cruel, especially when the animal was obviously suffering with no hope of getting well. Veterinarians too were rough and ready types who pulled no punches when giving you the prognosis.

Now of course it is different, and animal lovers have a vet on speed dial, just as they have a paediatrician for their children. Nor are these ordinary vets but specialists in a range of disciplines, including animal dentistry!

Ranawat of course will have none of the dire alternative. When asked if he would put his pet to sleep - read death - as is normally done with pets in such cases, he angrily says, “Would you put a family member to sleep if he was so ill? Appy is a part of my family and till his last breath he will be well taken care off”.

Somewhere, perhaps in a past life, Appy must have been a very good whatever he was, indeed!

04 THANKSGIVING May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, thy kingdom come. Saint Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Amen C-24328 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.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Vashdev/ Vasudeo/ Vashi Phatumal Panjabi, to ‘Vasudeo Phatumal Punjabi’ as per Affidavit Dated: 02/12/2013.

C-24899 I have changed my name from Kiran Babubhai Pattani, to ‘Kiran Babubhai Patni’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/11/2013.

C-24900 I have changed my name from Hilari D'souza to Hilary D'souza as per Affidavit No: KC 051471.

C-24901 I have changed my name from Mr. Rinkeshkumar Rameshchandra Brahmbhatt to Mr. Rinkesh Rameshchandra Brahmbhatt as per Affidavit dated 01.12.2013.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Gurudayal Gehlot to Gurudayal as per Affidavit dated 11.30.2013.

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I have changed my name from Nitin Ganesh Kenny to Nitin Ganesh Keni Vide Affidavit dated 2/12/2013.

C-24888

I have changed my name from Rinkey Mahesh Raj to Rinkey Mahesh as per Affidavit dated 01.12.2013.

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I have changed my old name from Sunil Koul to new name Sunil Kaul as per Affidavit.

C-24889 I Geeta Pamandas Dawra have changed my name to Mrs. Ekta Kamra as per Affidavit dated: 25/11/2013.

C-24890 I have changed my name from Ms. Diana Louis Sequeira to Mrs.Namrata Mohansingh Jalal as per Affidavit.

C-24891 I have changed my name from Kadri Shahbaz, to ‘Quadiri Sayed Shahbaz’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/11/2013.

C-24892 I, Quadiri Sayed Shahbaz Ibrahim have changed my Son’s name from Kadri Arsh, to ‘Quadiri Arsh Sayed Shahbaz’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/11/2013.

C-24893 I have changed my name from Mohammed Sajan Shaikh or Mehamood Sajanmiya Shaikh, to ‘Mohammed or Mahemood Sajanmiya Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 98255) Dated: 07/04/2011.

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I have changed my name from Pradeep Bapu Mestri to Pradeep Bapu Mestry as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24905 I have changed my name from Dineshkumar Jain to Dinesh Bhawarlal Jain as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Kiranben Patel to Kiran Patel as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24915 I have changed my name from Kiranben Ranchhodbhai Patel to Kiran Bhavesh Patel as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24916 I have changed my name from Ramanbhai Patel to Ramanlal Patel as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24917 I have changed my name from Bhaveshkumar Patel to Bhavesh Patel as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24918 I have changed my name from Nayanabahen Dahyalal Maheta to Nayana Pravinchandra Shah as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24919 I have changed my name from V.Saravanakannan Vishwanathan to Saravanakannan Vishwanathan as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24920 I have changed my name from Sarojini Vishwanathan to Saroginidevi Vishwanathan as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Papu Dinesh Jain to Akshat Dinesh Jain as per Affidavit.

C-24907

I have changed my name from Treelok Desad to Trilok Desad as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

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I, Heena Upendrarai Acharya, w/o of Dipak A. Valia, R/o C104, Ekta Bhoomi, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali (W), Mumbai – 400067, have changed my name as Hina Dipak Valia for all purposes.

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I have changed my name from Ankitkumar Anil Murarka to Ankit Anil Murarka as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Huriben Daud Sunasara to Hoori Dawood Sunasara as per deed poll Affidavit dated 02/12/2013.

C-24909 I have changed my name from Daud Suleman Sunasara to Dawood Suleman Sunasara as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.02/12/2013.

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I have changed my name from Pareshkumar Jayantilal Satikunvar to Paresh Jayantilal Satikuwar as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-24924 I have changed my name from Dipti Chiplunkar to Deepti Chiplunkar as per Affidavit dated 02nd September, 2013.

C-24925

I have changed my name from Qamruddin Nazeeruddin Khan to ‘Kamruddin Nazruddin Khan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/10/2013.

C-24895

I have changed my name from Amol Suresh Amolik to Amol Amolik as per Maha. Govt.

Gazette No. (U-46747).

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I have changed my name from Anjana Chandrakant Dabholkar to Deepti Dhananjay Chiplunkar as per Affidavit dated 01st November, 2013.

C-24926

I have changed my name from Siddhi Hemantkumar Vagal, to ‘Siddhi Ankesh Madan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 41924) Dated: 26/09/2013.

C-24896

I have changed my name from Aditi Amol Amolik to Aditi Amolik as per Maha. Govt.

Gazette No. (U-46746).

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I have changed my name from P.Sujatha to Sujata Ramesh Acharya as per Affidavit dated 02nd December, 2013.

C-24927

I have changed my name from Miss.

Husainaben Noormahammed Bhai Momin to Mrs. Husaina Shaukatali Balsania as per Court Affidavit dated: 02/12/2013.

C-24913

Mr Harvinder Singh Tirth Singh Chadha parent of Gurleen Harvinder Singh Chadha apply change of name to Gurleenkaur Harvinder Singh Chadha as per Affidavit dated 23rd November, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Prachi Waman Damle, to ‘Prachi Ananta Panchi’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 46881) Dated: 14/11/2013.

C-24897 I have changed my name from Bhomaram Hanumanaram Kirdolia to Raman Hanumanaram Kirdolia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 42026) Dated: 17/10/2013.

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I have changed my name from Salim Mohammed Hanif Shaikh / Shaikh Mohd. Salim to Mohammed Salim Mohammed Hanif Shaikh as per Court Affidavit dated: 02/12/2013.

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I have changed my name from Gulam Mohiyudinmohmad Sultan to Gulam Mohiyudin Mohammed Sultan as per Affidavit dated 30th November, 2013.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 I have changed my name from Moiuddin Sultan to Gulam Mohiyudin Mohammed Sultan as per Affidavit dated 30th November, 2013.

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I Mr. Dipesh Jagdish Popat have changed my name to Mr. Dipesh Jagdish Thakkar as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/12/13.

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I have changed my name from Mohiyudin Sultan to Gulam Mohiyudin Mohammed Sultan as per Affidavit dated 30th November, 2013.

C-24931

I Thrupthi Janardhan Suvarna have changed my name to Trupti Janardhan Suvarna as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 02/12/13.

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I have changed my name from Rahis Sultan to Rahisahmad Sultan as per Affidavit dated 30th November, 2013.

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I Shobhana Pravin Saraviaya have changed my name to Shobhna Pravin Saravaiya as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 15/11/13.

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I have changed my name from Nazeem Amirali Gaurani to Najeem Amirali Gaurani as per Affidavit dated 2nd December, 2013.

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I Pravin Narandas Saraviaya have changed my name to Pravin Narandas Saravaiya as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 15/11/13.

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I have changed my name from Prakashchandra Sohanlal Jain to Prakashchandra Sohanlal Singhvi as per Affidavit dated 2nd Dec. 2013.

C-24934

I Sujata Vasant Auti have changed my name to Avni Pravin Pote as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U 48314 dated : 21/11/13.

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I Bharatkumar Amrutlal Mistry have changed my name to Bharat Amrutlal Mistry as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 30/11/2013.

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I Vinod Kumar Jayantilal have changed my name to Vinod Jayantilalji Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 29/11/13.

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I Miss. Sharmilaben Kalubhai Rakholiya have changed my name to Mrs. Sharmila Vishal Dobaria as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/12/2013.

C-24936 I Gauri Suresh Vithlani have changed my name to Shweta Sandeep Sejpal as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 21/09/13.

C-24937 I Kanchan Jayprakash Mistry have changed my name to Kanchan Vishal Thakur as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 2/12/13.

C-24938 I Prakash Satikunvar @ Prakash have changed my name to Prakash Soni as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24939 I Zahid Shaikh have changed my name to Zahid Momin as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24940 I Mohd. Zubair Shaikh have changed my name to Mohd.

Zubair Momin as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24941 I Nafisa Mohd. Zubair Shaikh have changed my name to Nafisa Mohd. Zubair Momin as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24942 I Mohd. Sohail Qureshi have changed my name to Sohail Qureshi as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24943 I Zakir Qureshi have changed my name to Zakir Hussain Qureshi as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24944 I Mr. Sanjay Kumar Purshottam Patel have changed my name to Mr. Sanjay Parshottam Patel as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 02/12/13.

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I Niranjanaben Laldas Shah have changed my name to Niranjana Jayvadan Kapadia as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 29/11/13.

C-24952 I Miss. Sunita Ganesh Kulkarni have changed my name to Mrs. Megha Madan Chitanand as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 27/11/13.

C-24953 I Mr. Pravin Kumar Arjunlal Jain have changed my minor son’s name from Gavish Pravin Kumar Bokadia to Gavish Pravin Kumar Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 01/12/13.

C-24954 I Miss. Laxmi Kumari Rikhablal Jain have changed my name to Mrs. Laxmi Dinesh Kumar Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 01/12/13.

C-24955 We Mr. Rajesh Kamtaprasad Chaursia & Mrs. Shilpa Rajesh Chaursia have changed our minor daughter’s name from Miss. Dhwani Rajeshkumar Chaursia to Miss. Dhwanee Rajesh Chaursia as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 02/11/13.

C-24956 I Mr. Rajeshkumar Kamtaprasad Chaurasia have changed my name to Mr. Rajesh Kamtaprasad Chaurasia as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 02/12/13.

C-24957 I Mr. Aditya Kumar Chandramohan Sharma have changed my name to Mr. Aditya Chandramohan Sharma as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 26/11/13.

C-24958 I Ravindra Kumar Yadav have changed my name to Ravi Yadav as per deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Patel Minakumari Maganlal have changed my name to Patel Meena Suresh as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24960 I Joy Brian Desouza have changed my name to Brian Joy D’souza as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24961 I Rizwan Ahmad Mohmad Ahmad have changed my name to Rizwan Ahmad Mehmood Ahmed Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24962 I Mohmad Ahmad have changed my name to Mehmood Ahmed Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24963 I Shakila Mohmad Ahmad have changed my name to Shakila Mehmood Ahmed Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24964 I Rajbir Raghuveer have changed my name to Rajbir Raghubir Rawat as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24965 I Raghuveer Sindar Singh have changed my name to Raghubir Sindar Singh Rawat as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24966 I Shakuntala Raghuveer have changed my name to Shakuntala Raghubir Rawat as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24967 I Virendrakumar Bansi Yadav @ Vireandra Bansi Yadav have changed my name to Virendra Bansi Yadav as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24968 I Rukmudin Mehboob Bidri have changed my name to Rukmuddin Mehboob Bidri as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24969 I Asrani Kajal have changed my name to Asrani Kaajal as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24970 I Sangeeta Ramchand Mutreja have changed my name to Kaajal Anil Asarani as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24971 I Yasmeen Aijaz Ahmed have changed my name to Yasmeen Aijaz Ahmed Abbasi as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24972 I Ashok Kumar Gupta have changed my name to Ashokchandra Gupta as per deedpoll Affidavit.

C-24973 I have changed my name from Fayza Ahmed Adeel Azmi to Faiza Ahmad Adeel Azmi as per Affidavit.

C-24974 I have changed my name from Mazheer Abdul Sattar Shaikh to Mazher Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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Aiding the disabled December 3, observed as the International Day of the Disabled, will see the city taking a step forward in ensuring comfort for the disabled

By A Staff Reporter

the way forward. The gathering will see the presence of disabled ecember 3 is the International people, their families, members of Day of the Disabled and it civil organisations and doctors.

While in the suburbs… looks like the city is all set to let the The Cerebral Palsy Association concerned authorities know that disabled people too have the right of India, an NGO which is more to move around the city as freely as than 40 years old and is dedicated any other person would and that towards providing optimal care the city needs to be more sensitive and seek rehabilitation of individto the needs of the physically chal- uals afflicted with cerebral palsy, mental handicap or persons with lenged.

At CST, ‘Mumbai Rising for Dis- similar neurological disabilities, is ability Access: We the People Too’, holding a rally that will begin from a two-year campaign launched on Sushma Hospital at Bandra west May 24 this year with the aim of and end at Sukoon Park Bandra making sure that all public places west. The rally is to be flagged off are accessible to disabled people, by Ashish Shelar, BJP president of garnered much public support. It Mumbai. There will also be a culis once again set to make its voice tural programme hosted by Bollyheard on the International Day of wood playback singer Shaan and the Disabled by holding a demon- special performances by individustration of solidarity at 6 pm at als with disabilities. The Mumbai Azad Maidan to take stock of the Police Commissioner has also situation and report on the been invited as the guest of honprogress made so far and to plan our at the event.

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Mantralaya officials relent!

HOMAGE: Jonathan Miller, Israel's Consul General in Mumbai lighting the Hanukkah Candles along with the members of Chabad House, formerly known as (Nariman House), to pay tribute to the Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife Rivkah who were killed in the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.

MOA calls of day long strike today following Chief Secy’s assurance to look into their demands

By Suyash Padate

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fter a categorical assurance from Chief Secretary J.S. Saharia to consider the demands, Mantralaya officials have postponed their Tuesday’s day long strike (Kaam Bandh Andalon).

Saharia called the representatives of Mantralaya Officers Association (MOA) yesterday afternoon for the discussion. Initially he gave a patient hearing to their various demands. Later, he directed the PWD secretary to make necessary changes in the sitting arrangement of the Mantralaya by providing cabins to the officials. He also instructed to convey the meeting of the top ranking officials of the General Administration Department (GAD) and Revenue department during winter session of the state legislature to discuss the remaining demands of the officials.

After the meeting, the Mantralaya officials responded to the appeal made by the Chief Secretary and made the announcement to withdraw the strike.

The MOA had announced a day long strike on Tuesday to press for their demands. One of their de-

calling for a strike.

The government made fullfledged arrangements to tackle the strike. The GAD then issued a warning circular to the officials. The circular stated that participating in the strike was as good as indiscipline and action would be taken against the striking officials. It had also asked those not participating in the strike to ensure the offices are open and functioning on that day. It had further stated that police help could be sought in case of trouble.

During the meeting with the Chief Secretary, the officials have expressed their displeasure over the new arrangement inside the Mantralaya. These officials pleaded that after the refurbishing of Mantralaya, the interior had become congested, thereby hampering the day to day working. Even after directives from the Chief MinChief Secretary J.S. Saharia ister, cabins have not been provided mands is to retain cabins for joint to the under and deputy secretaries, and deputy secretaries as it was be- the office bearers of the association fore the Mantralaya fire. Last Thurs- have alleged.

These officials have refused to day, these officials staged a protest and shouted slogans near garden move into the newly furbished gate outside Mantralaya. On the fourth, fifth and sixth floors in the same day they announced their main building that had been complan to intensify their agitation by pletely gutted in the fire.

Off to the market

By Claudelle Monis

the Mumbai Farmers’ Market made sure that no one left unhappy and fter years of successful stints empty-handed. in Pune, Karen Anand’s FarmThe first demo of the day was a ers’ Market made its debut in master class with Master Chef Ajay Mumbai on Sunday, December 1 at Chopra, followed by a Blind Wine the Westin Mumbai Garden City, tasting by Nikhil Agarwal of ‘All Goregaon, and was received with Things Nice’. Chocolate enthusiasts much applause. With a variety of were not disappointed as Zeba stalls loaded with all sorts of food, Kohli of ‘Fantasie Chocolates’ condrink and lifestyle products along ducted a wine and chocolate pairwith an amazing line-up of demos, ing session, followed by an

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interesting demo on tea through the day with tea stylist Radhika from ‘Radhika’s Fine Teas and Whatnots’ on the various teas and their benefits.

Stalls of wine, beer, food, and lifestyle products played host to shoppers, while areas dedicated to cooking workshops buzzed with the excitement of amateur and experienced cooks ready to try out something new, particularly during the ‘Mum and Kids’ cooking workshop organised by APB Cook Studio. With celebrity chef Karen Anand making sure each session went off without a hitch, there were plenty of happy faces all around.

Sharad Rao urges hawkers to unite under banner of National Hawkers Federation

By Prashant Hamine

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umbai Hawkers Union leader Sharad Rao yesterday announced the formation of the National Hawkers Federation and urged hawkers all over the country to join the federation.

Speaking to newspersons here yesterday, Rao announced that the federation will stage a dharna in front of Parliament on December 13 demanding the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict of September 9, 2013 and passing of the legislation in the Rajya Sabha during the ensuing winter session of Parliament.

The veteran trade union leader urged hawkers all over the country to get themselves affiliated with the new Federation in view of the new SC guidelines and the proposed Central act.

Earlier, Rao announced the names of office-bearers of the federation headed by Sharad Rao

Sharad Rao himself. The other office-bearers include Shankar Salvi, Shabbir Ahmed Vidrohi, Baba Kamble, Javed Dewoolkar and Shashank Rao among others.

Give list of double house allottees from CM quota: HC to state govt

By A Staff Reporter

Abhay Oka also asked the state to furnish the list to the court on Friearing a PIL challenging dou- day and to petitioner Ketan Tirodble or multiple allotment of kar on Saturday while posting the flats to beneficiaries from the CM's matter for hearing on December 9.

The court warned that if the govdiscretionary quota, the Bombay High Court on Monday directed ernment did not furnish the list by the Maharashtra government to the stipulated date to comply with submit a list of such allottees by its earlier order of April 10, 2012, then it would take action against December 6.

A Bench headed by Justice the state for contempt of court.

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Deepak Oberai to Deepak Kishorilal Oberoi as per Affidavit.

C-24976 I have changed my name from Rajani Deepak Oberai to Rajni Deepak Oberoi as per Affidavit.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have change my name from Momin Mohamed Shoeb to Momin Shoeb Ayub as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Gulam Dastageer Nabi Baks to Gulam Dastageer Nabi Baks Momin as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sabnoor Khatoon Afzal Qureshi to Shabnoor Afzalul Quraishi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mishrimal Juharmalji Rathoyr to Mishrimal Juharmalji Rathod as per Affidavit.

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I have change my name from Shirilkar Mohamed Shafi Hussain Miyan to Shiralkar Mohamed Shafi Hussain Miya as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Siraj Shaikh Idris to Mr. Shaikh Siraj Ahmed Idris as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Afzal Qureshi to Afzalul Quraishi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammed S. Shaikh to Mr. Shaikh Siraj Ahmed Idris as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Amina Khatun Afzal Qureshi to Amina Afzalul Quraishi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Miss Khan Shadab Sultana Vaqar Idrees to Mrs. Mirza Shadab Rizwan as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Afzalul Haque to Afzalul Haq Quraishi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Vasanti Kirit Chheda to Vandita Kirit Chheda as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Khatun to Shaikh Sajirakhatun Nasib Ahmed as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Shefali Jitendra Kotecha to Shefali Ashish Pokar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Kohari Najeefa Rohan to Kohari Heena Rohan as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Usman Nazir Khulli to Usama Nazir Khulli as per Affidavit.

C-24997 I have changed my name from Aashanoo Sanjay Gandhi to Aashnu Sanjay Gandhi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Shivaji Babu Kolte to Shivaji Baburao Kolte as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rehana Mehamud Siddiki to Rehana Mehmood Siddiqui as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Usma Rafiq Charoliya to Usama Rafiq Charoliya as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rehna Banu to Rehana Mehmood Siddiqui as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mr.Raju Babulal to Mr.Raju Babulal Bhargav as per deedpoll Affidavit No-KD 083542.

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I have changed my name from Mehamud Khaliluddin Siddiki to Mehmood Khaliluddin Siddiqui as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sarojbala Vallabhdas Harsh to Chandrakala Chandrasen Joshi as per Affidavit.

C-24985 I have changed my name from Jarina Gulam Rasul Khan to Zarina Yusuf Khan as per Affidavit.

C-24986 I have changed my name from Mohammad Hanif Abdul Majeed to Mohammed Hanif Abdul Majeed Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-24987 I have changed my name from Abdul Aziz Ismail Arab to Abdul Aziz Ismail Khan as per Affidavit.

C-24988 I have changed my name from Balachandran Radhakrishnan to Balachandran Radhakrishnan Aiyer as per Affidavit.

C-24989 I have changed my name from Pravin Shantaram Pedanekar to Pravin Shantaram Pednekar as per Affidavit.

C-24990 I have changed my name from Mujaheed Akbar Shaikh to Mujahid Akbar Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-24991 I have changed my name from Mudassar Fakirmohamad Kazi to Muddassar Fakirmohammed Kazi as per Affidavit. C-24992

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I have changed my name from Pramodkumar Mishrimal Rathoyr to Pramod Mishrimal Rathod as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Alam Asfak Nasibahmed to Shaikh Asfak Alam Nasib Ahmed as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Parulben Kunvarji Patel to Parul Rajesh Vora as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mehmoot Khaliluddin Siddique to Mehmood Khaliluddin Siddique as per Affidavit.

C-25002 I have changed my name from Mehmood Salim Shroff to Mahmood Salim Shroff as per Affidavit.

C-25003 I have change my name from Shah Chiragkumar Jaintikumar to Shah Chirag Jaintilal as per Affidavit.

C-25004 I have change my name from Shah Jaintikumar Manilal to Shah Jaintilal Manilal as per Affidavit.

C-25005 I have change my name from Rukhsana Begum Alimiyan Bahoor to Rukhasana Nazir Nadkar as per Affidavit.

C-25006 I have change my name from Qazi Shahnaz Yusuf to Khan Saynaaz Mohammad Siddique as per Affidavit.

C-25007 I have change my name from Tol Shabana Begum Iqbal Ali to Hurzuk Shabana Ashfaque as per Affidavit.

C-25008 I have change my name from Najmoonnisa Jasuddin to Bebal Najma Abdul Rauf as per Affidavit.

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I have change my name from Shirilkar Jameelabi Mohamed Shafi to Shiralkar Jamila Mohamed Shafi as per Affidavit.

C-25012 I have changed my name from Geeta Sunilkumar Parmar to Sheetal Chetan Tank as per Affidavit.

C-25013 I have changed my name from Habib Ahmad to Habib Ahmad Khan as per Affidavit C-25014 I have changed my name from Premchand Guralmal Nagdev to Prem Guralmal as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from MISS Zahida Abdul Latif to Miss Memon Zahida Abdul Latif as per Affidavit.

C-25031 I have changed my name from Deepa Ramesh Budhani to Simram Ramesh Budhani as per Affidavit.

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We Mr. Sherali Sheikh and Mrs. Sujbun Bano Sherali Sheikh have changed our minor son name from Faiyaz Ahmed Sherali to Faiyaz Sherali Sheikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Quiser Maqbool Raza to Mohammad Quisar Raza as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Hiteshkumar Manilal Pandya to Hitesh Manilal Pandya as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Shree Krishna Bapu Dhulgude to Krishna Bapu Dhulgude as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Avadhoot Anil Tatkare to Avadhut Anil Tatkare as per Affidavit.

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I have changed name from Smita Gauru Vichare to Vidhi Santosh Bhosle as per Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Bedrody Palulu to Bedrody Falulu as per Affidavit.

C-25019 I have changed my name from Shanti Angady Mamthaz Banu to Mamthaz Banu Haroon as per Affidavit.

C-25020 I have changed my name from Mithileshkumar Khaderu Gupta to Mithilesh Khaderu Gupta as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Nandabai Sahebrao Waidande to Smeeta Prabhakar Umape as per Affidavit.

C-25036 I have changed my name from Praveenkumar Mangilal to Praveenkumar Mangilal Malviya as per Affidavit.

C-25037 I have changed my name from Joyce Joan Miranda to Joyce Glen Rodrigues as per Affidavit.

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I have changed name from Savarmal Balodiya to Sawarmal Govindram Balodiya as per Affidavit.

C-25022 We have changed our minor child name from Arijeet to Arijeet Sahu as per Affidavit.

C-25023 I have changed my name from Teja Srinivas Raparthy to Tejashree Srinivas Raparthy as per Affidavit.

C-25024 I have changed my name from Payal Roy to Payal Basak as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. U46754.

C-25025 I have changed my name from Shahabuddin Abdul Karim Shaikh to Shahabuddin Abdul Karim Azmi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sukhikumari Jawanmalji to Sukhibai Nemchand Jain as per Affidavit.

C-25039 I have changed my name from Mr. Rasid Ganibhai Nedariya to Mr. Rashid Usmangani Nedariya as per Govt. of Maha.

Gazette No. U-48381 Dated 2127 Nov 2013.

C-25040 I have changed my name from Mr. Munir Husain Mujahid to Mr. Munir Ahmed Mujahid as per Affidavit 2/12/2013.

C-25041 I have changed my name from Mahadevappa Hanumanta Dhangar to Mahadev Hanumanta Dhangar as per Affidavit Dated 02-12-2013.

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I have changed name from Aaysha Sirajbhai Vohra to Ayeshaben Moinuddin Bora as per Affidavit Dated 30-11-2013.

C-25047 I have changed my name from Aslam Khan Dadulla to Mohamed Aslam Dadulla Makrani as per Affidavit Dated 02-12-2013.

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I have changed my name from Saba Anjum Mohammad Hashim to Saba Anjum Mohammad Hashim Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-25060 I have changed my name from Ranjit Shivajirao Jadhav (Patil) to Ranjit Shivajirao Jadhav as per Affidavit.

C-25061 I have changed my name from Sushama Dinanath Naik to Sushma Dinanath Naik as per Affidavit.

C-25062 I Sagar Subodh Biswas have changed my minor child name from Biswas Janbi Sagar to Janvi Sagar Biswas as per Affidavit.

C-25063 I have changed my name from Aarekar Umesh Gangaram to Umesh Gangaram Arekar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Momin Aseera Akhtar Ali to Momin Aseera Akhtar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Zikrullah Mohammed Moin Khan to Zikrullah Mohammed Mohiuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mujassima Ibrahim Tambare to Gulnar Anjum Walvatkar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Moin Khan to Mohammed Mohiuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rajashri Baburao Yande to Rajashree Ajay Shete as per Affidavit.

C-25051 I have changed my name from Arun Kumar Rajnarayan to Arun Kumar Rajnarayan Bharati as per Affidavit.

C-25052 I have changed my name from Arun Rajnarayan Bharati to Arun Kumar Rajnarayan Bharati as per Affidavit.

C-25053 I have changed my name from Usmani Kutubadin Aleemuddin to Qutubuddin Aleemuddin Usmani as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rahimtulla Abdul Majid Rawoot to Rahmatullah Abdul Majid Rawoot as per Affidavit.

C-25067 I have changed my name from Tasneem Abdul Majid Rawoot to Tasnim Abdul Majid Rawoot as per Affidavit.

C-25068 I have changed my name from Zameer Khan Abdul Karim Reshamwale to Zameer Abdul Karim Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-25069 I have changed my name from Mamata Vinodrai Karasi to Mamta Vinodrai Kapasi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Pankaj Narsinh Parmar to Pankaj Narshi Parmar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Vijayshree Ishwar Patil to Jasmin Ishwar patil as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Ajaykumar Radheyshyam Pandey to Ajay Radheshyam Pandey as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rachana Chandrakant Parekh to Rajal Rasik Dandekar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Zarina Khan to Zarina Parveen Khan as per Affidavit.

C-25057

I have changed my name from Mrs. Vijayalaxmi Kishangopal Somani to Mrs Vijaylaxmi Kishangopal Somani as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Jafar Ali to Jafarbhai Jawadwala as per Affidavit.

C-25058 I Saba Anjum Mohammad Hashim Shaikh have changed my minor daughter’s name from Saima Hashim Shaikh to Saima Hasham Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Aurangjeb Sauratali to Aurangzeb Sauratali Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-25074 I have changed my name from Rajashri Sadanandam Talla to Rajeshree Sadanandam Talla as per Affidavit.

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KEM technician accused of sexual harassment

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Female co-workers allege that Ashok, the technician, comes drunk to work and passes inappropriate comments at them

By Shwetha Kannan

tions are on in the matter.

The complaint accuses technician named Bhokre of arriving drunk to Ashok Bhokre from the work and passing offensive Central Clinical Bio- comments on the women chemistry Laboratory at the staff with regard to their BMC-run KEM Hospital at dress and appearance.

Confirming this incident, Parel has been accused of subjecting the women of the Dr. Kamakshi Bhate from the department to sexual harass- working committee that looks ment. Allegedly, 12 women into complaints of sexual hafrom the department have rassment at KEM Hospital signed a written complaint said, “Yes, there has been a about this harassment and complaint. But the details are handed it over to the con- yet to come to me. Investigacerned authorities around a tions began after a week or so month ago and investiga- of receiving the complaint.

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Enquiry is being conducted by the lower committee right now. Their report is expected this week. Once the report is out we will decide what has to be done. As of now, all I know is that there is more than one complainant, maybe around five to six women. The complainants have said that Bhokre used to pass comments on them. Also his behaviour with them and the way he used to look at them were inappropriate. As far as the allegation of arriving drunk to work is concerned, it

is not proven.We have not got any evidence regarding it yet”.

If sources are to be believed, Bhokre had been given transfer orders after a complaint of this nature had been made against him but he refused to accept the orders and continues working at the hospital.

“Bhokre has denied all allegations and till the time the committee takes a decision, he will continue to work in the hospital”, said Dr. Bhate. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

Extortionist rearrested After serving a sentence of one year in prison for killing a man in 2009, released extortionist is arrested again for targeting a builder and a hotelier

By Neel Shah

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umbai's crime branch on Saturday arrested a notorious extortionist who tried to extort a builder and hotelier in a bid to release his brother who is currently serving a sentence of life imprisonment.

According to the police, the accused, identified as Zulphikar Behlim alias Zulphi, had threatened a city based builder as well as an hotelier in the western suburbs by visiting their offices.

“The accused had demanded Rs. 8 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh from the victims, besides threatening them and damaging their property”, said Addl. CP (Crime) Niket

Detatils of the accused arrested

Zulphikar Mohd Yasin Behlim (32) and his two brothers brutally killed a person named Siraj Shaikh in Santacruz in 2009.

They were arrested and convicted, based on which the now arrested accused was sentenced one year rigorous imprisonment, whereas his elder brother Mohsin was sentenced to life imprisonment. Behlim was released from prison in September this year.

Kaushik.

In November, Behlim and his aides had visited the builder's site office situated at Doulat Nagar in Santacruz and threatened the company's site supervisor and general manager with dire

consequences if Behlim’s demands were not met.

On November 24, the gang forcefully entered Hotel Pakiza, at Doulat Nagar in Santacruz and threatened the manager. On November 29, the accused struck again and

damaged two computers, a printer, the cash counter and the partition glasses of the hotel.

Officers from the AEC learned about the whereabouts of the accused from their informers and Behlim was apprehended on Saturday from opposite Sriji hotel at Oshiwara.

“He was under the influence of drugs and forcefully tried to evade arrest, but the police team effectively arrested him,” stated assistant inspector Sanjeev Dhumal.

Meanwhile, police seized a Corolla car, cash worth more than Rs. 3 lakh, two mobile phones and four SIM cards from the accused. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

Three arrested in Dahisar skywalk mobile robbery case While the stolen mobile phones have been recovered, two juveniles accused of involvement in the theft are absconding

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ed up with the repeated complaints about mobile thefts under the MHB police station jurisdiction, the police set up a special team and cracked the case in two days, arresting three accused in the case.

The accused trio used to target people threatening them with weapons and some minors too were involved in this crime but are still absconding, police say.

Senior Police Inspector from MHB police station Suresh Kilje said, “Continuously for three days, we received

complaints about mobile thefts and all the victims revealed similar descriptions of the robbers. We visited the Dahisar station skywalk, where the crime allegedly took place, several times but no one was found. We later made a special team under the supervision of PSI Wele and cracked the case”.

According to the police, on November 25, Gopal Naidu, a victim of the theft, was returning from office and as he got onto the Dahisar Station skywalk, his Micromax mobile worth Rs.3,700 was robbed by two accused threatening him with a knife and assaulting him with a blade. An FIR has thus been registered in the case.

After this incident, on November 26, a college student Sumer Maroliya was robbed of his Samsung Galaxy Note mobile worth to Rs.30,000 through a similar modus operandi at the same

spot. Similarly, on November 28, another student Rupesh Pakhre was robbed of his Samsung champ mobile worth Rs.4,000 and the police has registered an FIR in all the matters.

SPI Kilje further said that they intensified the investigation into the matter and realized that all the accused used to stay in the same locality and were identified as Vinod Gupta, Dipak Shikhare and Ramsevak Gupta. The police have recovered all the stolen mobile phones from their possession.

Accused Ramsevak Gupta used computer equipment to change the IMEI numbers of the stolen mobile phones.

The equipment amounting to Rs.40,000 has been seized, while two juvenile accused are yet to be arrested. All the accused were produced before the court and sent to police custody till Tuesday (December 3).

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Murder accused confesses to crime Accused says that he killed wife after finding a video clip in her mobile phone showing her in a compromising position

By Zuber Ansari

their marriage, and thus tried to get separated from him.

25-year-old man arrested Divya had accordingly gone to by the crime branch on her parents’ house in Vashi, November 29 for murdering and then to Gwalior. Rajput his wife revealed to the cops brought her back and they that he had killed his wife after resided in a flat in Nalasopara.

Two days later, they decided he found a video clip in her mobile phone that showed to visit a temple in Titwala. In her having sexual intercourse the meanwhile, Rajput got with a few men. Having found hold of Divya’s mobile phone the clip, the accused alleged in which he found a few video that his friends forced him to clips which showed Divya kill his wife and was thus having sex with some men. stabbed to death. She was His friends who had accomthen dumped at Malshej Ghat panied him said that they should kill his wife to take rein Thane district.

Accused Santosh Rajput venge of her “characterless (Bachcha) along with his three behavior”.

Sources from crime branch friends murdered his wife Divya (23) on August 27 and unit 10 revealed that initially had been absconding ever Rajput did not wish to kill Divya since. The couple has a four- and kept crying inside the car. month-old child being taken His friends forced him to murcare of by family members of der his wife and in a fit of rage, he stabbed her to death.

Divya who live in Vashi.

Divya’s parents apThe Thane district police crime branch officials along proached the Vashi police with the accused searched for and filed a missing comthe remains of Divya’s body plaint. They were later sent to but failed to find anything. the Bandra police station as The search operation is still on an unknown body of a in the Ghats. After the arrest woman was found there.

Meanwhile, unit 10 crime was made by crime branch unit 10 (MIDC unit), Rajput in branch arrested Rajput with a his confession broke down pistol and few live cartridges.

Rajput was arrested on Friand revealed the details of the crime. The police have now day evening from a mall near detained his three friends but Saki Naka and is remanded to police custody till December have not arrested them yet.

According to sources from 4. Rajput has several cases crime branch unit 10, Divya registered against him includcame to know about Rajput’s ing loots on petrol pumps on criminal background after highways and robberies.

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UK victim of Mumbai attacks suing owners of Taj Mahal hotel

By Aditi Khanna

checked into the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel on November British court on Monday 26, 2008.

They allege there were limbegan hearing the compensation claim of man ited security checks with only paralysed during the 2008 one metal detector and curMumbai terror attacks with sory screening of guests.

As their hotel room started the victim suing the owners of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace to fill with smoke following the Hotel, alleging they neglected siege, and the sounds of gunsecurity despite warnings of fire became louder, they decided they had to escape and an imminent assault.

Will Pike's legal team will tried to break one of the winargue against an attempt by dows, which were secured, the Tata-owned Indian Hotels with furniture in the room.

After several attempts they Company to prevent his case being heard in the High Court succeeded and were both able to perch on the window in London.

The 33-year-old Londoner sill away from the smoke in is taking legal action against the room. To reach the the Tata Group firm, alleging ground they decided to knot that the hotel did little to pro- bedding and curtains tovide security for residents de- gether as a makeshift rope.

Pike opted to climb down spite several warnings that an attack on the luxury five-star first, but the knots in the fabric came undone and he fell facility was imminent.

The ghastly terrorist as- nearly 50 feet to the ground sault on India's financial hub breaking his back, pelvis and left 166 people dead, five leg and fracturing both his left wrist and right elbow sufyears ago.

Pike and his girlfriend at fering serious injuries. Fire that time, Kelly Doyle, fighters later saved Doyle.

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Lost-found-lost!

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A car which was recovered two years ago from Kolkatabased robbers has gone missing again from Vakola

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car which was found in Kolkata two years after it was stolen, has gone

Public Notice

We the undersigned (1) Hemant Manohar Nandoskar & (2) Anand Manohar Nandoskar are the Joint owner's of the apartment No. RH-IV/ C-13, Sector- 9N, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614 along with (1) Shri Madan N. Nandoskar & (2) Late Shri.

Surendra M. Nandoskar (Our brother's & C0- owner's), We dohere by intimate not to deal for aforesaid property without our personal present, Any person or persons who already deal for aforesaid property in our absent or on the base of any kind of power of attorney or having any right, title or interest by way of inheritance or claim against the said flat and shares, should send their claims in writing to the undersigned along with the documentary evidence in support of the said claim thereof within 7 days of publication of the said Notice, failing which claims if any shall be deemed to have been waived Sd/(1)Mr. Hemant M. Nandoskar Sd/(2)Mr. Anand M. Nandoskar Both R/o Snehal Apartment, Flat no. A/102, Plot no. 7B, Sector-6, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai-410209

NOTICE

This is to bring notice that my client Mr. Narendra D. Mohanty lost or misplaced his original documents i.e. Genral Power of Attorney, vide Regn. BDR No. E/15/116/2010. DT. 10/04/2010 & Share Certificate bearing No. 266 distinctive No. 1326 to1330 in respect flat no. 158, C-1, Ashmita Jyoti CHS Ltd., And accordingly my client has already N.C. Complaint with Santacruz Police Station, vide SDE No.

4256/2013.

Further declare that my client had completed all the legal formalities for the same. If anyone found will be contact to my client within 7 days form the date of pblication of this notice. Client will be rewarded

to you. Client No- 9833985556 Sd/-

Date: 03/12/2013 Advocate Place: Mumbai W. A. Khan

This Pajero seems to be much coveted by those who make a living as car thieves. missing yet again from the same place as it was parked outside the Jazz Enclave Apartment in Vakola.

The theft took place on Friday morning wherein the robbers used a new technique to rob the car. They broke open the rear end of the car and made duplicate keys instantly.

In the footage of a CCTV camera installed inside the building premises, all the robbers were seen approaching the car which was parked outside the apartment.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 Vinayak Mulay said, “We have registered a case against unknown accused for the investigation and have recovered the CCTV footage of the building. We are doing our best to crack the case”.

Sources from Vakola police station revealed that this car has been stolen for the second time from the same place. It was first stolen around two years ago in January 2011 and was later found in Kolkata during a naka bandi.

According to complainant Sadeep Bhosle, it is a lapse in the duty of the building watchman who was allegedly sleeping inside the building during his working hours.

The police further revealed that two years ago two Kolkata-based robbers had been arrested in this connection. The word ‘Police’ is written on the car when it was recovered earlier.

“We suspect that more than four accused may be involved in the crime, and they are habitual robbers. They have broken open six locks in the car including that of the GPRS system in the car. They had not done so in their earlier attempt. We will crack the case soon”, Mulay said.

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19-year-old victim, who gets incapacitated because head injuries suffered in an accident was taken to an isolated spot near his home and subjected to unnatural sex

By Kainaz Choksey

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n yet another case of sodomy, a 19 year-old was sodomised by a 52-year-old man at Dongri.

Yusuf Patela (52), the accused sodomised a 19-year old boy. The boy was known to the victim. The accused and the victim belong to the same neighbourhood. The victim had met with an accident five years ago and had sustained grievous head injuries due to which he becomes gets mentally imbalanced occasionally.

The incident took place on November 28. On the

pretext of taking the victim out, the accused took him to an isolated spot close to the building where the victim resides and had unnatural sex with him.

According to the cops at Dongri police station: “The victim told about the incident to his parents who then approached us and an FIR was registered.

According to Sandeep Dal, Senior Police Inspector, Dongri: “The accused has been arrested. A case has been registered under Sections 377 and 506 (ii) of the IPC. kainaz.choksey@afternoon.dc.in

the memorial. He added that although he has been expelled from the party, he still Rawale’s expulsion from the forced to apologise. An ordi- had faith in the leadership of Sena.

Speaking to newspersons nary Shivsainik could directly the late Bal Thackeray.

Rawale further went on to at his Dadar residence here meet late Sena chief Bal yesterday, Rawale, while Thackeray, but not Uddhav claim that the late Sena chief heaping scorn on Narvekar, Thackeray. As an MP, it took Bal Thackeray had at one and blaming him for the rot me four years just to meet point of time publicly expressed his displeasure over in the party, labelled the Sena him.”

Rawale further remarked, Milind Narvekar. “It was beas a party of ‘middlemen.’ He even dared the leadership to “Today, the Sena is not being cause of the late Sena chief take whatever action it run by Uddhav, but by Milind Bal Thackeray’s vehement Narvekar.” Refuting the opposition, Narvekar was dewanted against him.

Just a couple of days ago, charge that he was the hid- nied the Legislative Council Rawale met MNS chief Raj den traitor in the party, he al- ticket. The late Sena chief had Thackeray at the latter’s resi- leged that it was Narvekar even threatened to step down dence, fuelling speculations who was the traitor. Claiming from his post as Sena chief if about his joining the MNS. As to be hurt by the charge, the Narvekar was given the MLC a premonition, he even went former Sena MP termed Ud- ticket”.

The former Sena MP lost to the extent of saying that he dhav’s remarks as not mawas anticipating his expul- ture. “The late Sena chief Bal the 2009 Lok Sabha elections sion, ever since stories began Thackeray never relied on from the Mumbai South concirculating about the meeting vibhag pramukhs, neither did stituency to Milind Deora of in party circles and the he form opinions on the Congress by a huge margin of 1.26 lakh. Rawale came hearsay,” added Rawale. media.

He lashed out at the party third, after Bala Nandgaonkar In an indirect reference to an apology tendered by sen- leadership for seeking the of the MNS. Commenting ior party leader Manohar help of NCP president Sharad upon the nomination of Sena Joshi just days ago, the former Pawar for a plot of land for trade union leader Arvind MP ruled out any such apol- the memorial of the late Bal Sawant in his place for the ogy on his own part. Rawale Thackeray, deploring them 2014 polls, he remarked that remarked, “There is a differ- for having bowed before the Uddhav Thackeray should ence between Manohar Joshi NCP leader. Rawale claimed have at least shown the deand Mohan Rawale. It is re- that he had demanded a plot cency to communicate the grettable that Joshi was of land from the MMRDA for decision to him first.

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hile the city has already reduced the use of onions thanks to its high cost, those living in and beyond Mira Road have started feasting on the bulb.

After the price of onions rose from Rs.25 to Rs.80, farmers from villages located close to Mumbai have stepped ahead to get some profit for themselves, releasing their stocks directly to the buyers. They have started selling 5 kg bags of onions at low prices in Mira road, Bhayander, VasaiVirar and Thane areas, giving a tough time to the regular

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Only `80 for 5 kg vegetable shops.

After unseasonable rainfall destroyed the onion crop last week, there has been a fresh hike in onion prices. A kilo of onions which were available for only Rs.20 was suddenly selling at Rs.50.

Seeing an opportunity, farmers from Nashik and nearby areas of Thane have come together and have started selling 5 kg bags of onions at a mere Rs.80. If a few onions from the bag

seem spoilt, at the low rate they are being made available, nobody is complaining.

The ADC spoke to Mahadev Shinde, a farmer from Nasik, who said, “Many of the shopkeepers and vegetable traders have been buying onions from us at a low cost and have been selling it at the hiked rates. We farmers are happy therefore to sell our produce directly to the public and earn better profits.”

Dabholkar's supporters march for anti-superstition bill

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he onus of passage of the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Bill in the ensuing winter session of Maharashtra legislature is with the state government, son of slain rationalist Narendra Dabholkar said on Monday.

"If the bill is passed unanimously, it is good, or else the government should pass it on the basis of majority in the House, as it is a question of their morality. The bill should be passed in the first twothree days of the session, beginning at Nagpur on December 9," Hameed Dabholkar said, during a morcha from Byculla to Azad Maidan, organised by the Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti.

"It is over 100 days after the killing. No one can be satisfied with the fact that killers have not been nabbed yet," Hameed told PTI. "It is not alright to be content till the killers have been nabbed," he said.

Asked if the family had de-

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Supporters of Narendra Dabholkar participate in a protest rally organised

by Prajasattak Bharat Sanghatana against the state government’s apathy in the murder case of Dr. Dabholkar, at Jijamata Udyan to Azad Maidan on Monday. manded that the probe be handed over to another agency, Hameed said, "We haven't made any such demand."

"Our demand is that the bill must be passed in the winter session and the killers be nabbed soon," he said.

The morcha started from Jijamata Udyaan culminated at Azad Maidan, where a public meeting was held.

Hameed and his sister

Mukta Dabholkar were present.

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had said on Sunday that police have leads on the identity of murderers of Dabholkar and said that they would be nabbed soon.

The anti-superstition crusader was fatally shot at by two assailants in Pune in August when he was out for a morning walk.

State denies charge of funds misuse in irrigation projects

By A Staff Reporter

the state and adjourned the matter to February 13, reaharashtra government ports PTI. The affidavit said on Monday denied the that the SIT, headed by Madallegation in a PIL that funds hav Chitale, a water expert received from the Centre for and former Secretary of irrigation projects were mis- Union Irrigation Ministry, used, and stated that it had would also go into the reaformed a special investiga- sons for delay in completion tion team to examine the of projects, fix responsibility progress of incomplete irriga- and suggest action.

The SIT was formed in June tion projects and the use of funds. The Bench headed by and its term would get over Chief Justice Mohit Shah took by December 31 this year, the on record an affidavit filed by affidavit filed by Haribhau

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Dhangare, Joint Secretary, Water Resources, said.

The PIL, filed by Narsinha Ganpatrao Kadam, a farmer, alleges malpractices and delay in completion of irrigation projects and seeks appointment of experts to monitor water management and irrigation schemes in Maharashtra. It seeks a direction to authorities to submit accounts regarding funds received from the Centre for irrigation schemes.

Modern chaku dharwala

SHARP EDGE.... Gone are the days when the chaku-churi dharwala (knife sharpener) carried a wooden stand on his shoulders or astride a bicycle. This correspondent spotted a motorcycle in the Poonam Sagar area of Mira Road that turned out to be an all-in-one shop specially designed to sharpen knives and scissors.

— Pic & text by Suresh Golani.

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By Edrich Miranda

class people invested their monies to reap reasonable aitreya Services P. Ltd, a profits. But it is now learnt very big name in Vasai, that the directors had been has been ordered to return using funds collected from monies it had collected from the public to purchase large investors for an investment tracts of land for developscheme, along with interest. ment, some of which were In a scathing order by R.K. mired in litigation. Maitreya, Aggrwal, whole time member it is alleged, paid Rs.36 lakh as of the Securities & Exchange a token amount towards purBoard of India (SEBI), the chase of a property from company and its directors, Ja- Manjiri Khandkar, but failed nardan Arvind Parulekar and to honour their commitMrs. Varsha Madhusudhan ments of contract, resulting in Satpalkar, were directed not the deal being canceled.

When another party sought to access the Capital Market, and they were further re- to purchase the same land, frained and prohibited from Maitreya, through its agents, buying, selling or otherwise raised objection but subsedealing in the securities mar- quently agreed to comprokets till all its collective in- mise on refund of their Rs.36 vestments schemes are lakh principle amount which wound up and all the monies was agreed, by the new purmobilized through them are chaser, even though Maitreya was not legally entitled to rerefunded to investors.

Maitreya was a trusted imbursement. After receiving name inVasai, where middle- the cheques for Rs.36 lakh as

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agreed, Maitreya once again attempted arm twisting to extract an amount of Rs.72 lakh.

The company has allegedly taken away Rs.54 lakh from a property dealer named Salim Khan, who has filed a criminal case at the Vasai court.

In the meanwhile, most of the investors are reportedly unaware about the financial health of the company, which was functioning without obtaining certificate of registration from S.E.B.I. in contravention of section 12 (1B) of S.E.B.I. Act r/w regulation 3.

Investors should have received their deposits along with interest latest by July 2013, as per SEBI’s order of March 25, 2013. A request for a meeting with the PRO by this reporter was declined, emails sent inquiring about facts bounced back and a letter sent by courier was never replied to.

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A visit to Bangladesh

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“Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition.”

— Isaac Asimov

Juvenile crime: A pragmatic approach needed S

HOULD a juvenile criminal receive the same kind of punishment as an adult? In many criminal incidents, boys between the age of 18 and 16 have been found to be more ferocious and savage than adults. The Nirbhaya gang rape case proved that. Of the five men involved in the crime, the juvenile was the most brutal. He used an iron rod to attack the rape victim and treated her mercilessly. He had no sense of remorse at all as the fatally wounded victim of rape was thrown out of the moving bus. And the punishment he got was just three and a half years – at a juvenile remand home.

The Delhi incident has focused attention on the problem. There is a growing opinion that punishment should be given not as per age but on the basis of the brutal nature of the crime.

It looks like a juvenile crime has to be considered from an entirely different angle. For instance, a 16-year-old boy is not a child. At that age, the boy may not be fully mature, but can it be said that maturity arrives only on the 18th birthday of a boy? It is possible that at 16, some boys continue to be really juvenile in their outlook, but perhaps the majority of 16 and 17-year-olds are quite grown ups.

Light punishment and stay at comfortable remand home will embolden juvenile folks to commit more crimes. With the knowledge they will not have to undergo any harsh punishment, the juveniles go out and resort to monstrous crimes. In such a situation, they do not have to worry about a death sentence or a life term in jail.

It is time, perhaps the UPA government at the Centre changed its policy with regard to juvenile crime and punishment. The Supreme Court has sought the view of the government in this regard and it is likely the response of the latter will be a more pragmatic and positive approach to the problem.

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ITHIN a few minutes of my arrival at Dhaka, I was in the midst of a debate as to whether the parliamentary elections, to be held on January 5, 2014, would be fair and independent. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has constituted an allparty interim government and has even offered Begum Khalida Zia, who is her main opponent and heads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). But Sheikh Hasina is ‘the problem’ with Begum Khalida.

I can say after my five-day stay in Bangladesh that the polls would be fair if Khalida Zia boycotts them, which looks very much to be on the cards. Sheikh Hasina does not want to step down and looks like she is going to any extent to retain power. She amended the state’s constitution which provided for a caretaker government, headed by the outgoing retired Supreme Court Chief Justice, to supervise the polls.

What amazes me is the alacrity with which Sheikh Hasina has frittered away her fourfifths of majority in parliament. Her mis-governance has increased corruption, contaminating even the government functionaries in villages. Begum Khalida has aggravated the situation by organizing a hartal every third day, hitting the common man.

Sheikh Hasina too had organised hartals when she was in the wilderness.

The two Begums, becoming prime minister alternatively, have talked to each other on the phone probably for the first time. There is no breakthrough, not even via the conciliators, because of personal hostility. There is enough evidence to support the suspicion that Begum Khalida’s close associates were behind the attack on Sheikh Hasina’s meeting when she was out of power.

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Mujibur Rahman had ushered in.

Such sentiments have brought Sheikh Hasina popularity in India which too has adopted pluralism as the basic structure of its polity. But just as Narendra Modi, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, has cast shadows on its secular credentials, Khalida Zia has done in Bangladesh. A country which evoked hope when it liberated itself on the principle that religion would not be mixed with politics, is today exhibiting an entirely different scenario. Poverty is opium for the masses as Karl Marx has said.

The need of the Left is felt immensely.

Bangladesh had a strong community party.

Now it is reduced to a rump and tends to tilt towards the establishment. Tragically, it is the

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same old story in the entire subcontinent, including India. Had there been hope of the Left’s revival, 70 per cent of the subcontinent’s people, extremely poor, might not have had to listen to religious appeal as a force to propel progress. The Left could have retrieved the situation. Alas, god has failed the people.

The anti-India feeling that Sheikh Hasina The Jammat-e-Islami is the biggest gainer. is confronting is because of her unilateral Methodically and relentlessly, it has created steps like the transit facilities to New Delhi to cells in all segments of society, including connect its North Eastern states through the the intelligentsia. The Jammat has the shortest route. Had Prime Minister Manmoadvantage of the BNP’s dependence on it. han Singh given the Tiesta water to Sheikh The two were together in the government Hasina, she would have been on a strong which Begum Khalida headed and would be wicket. The late West Bengal chief minister, coalition partners if and when the BNP Jyoti Basu, was a visionary and accommodated Bangladesh on the Farrakha waters. comes to power.

The worse fallout has been the birth of fun- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not see damentalism. It has been increasing because beyond her vote bank.

As for Pakistan, I found little interest than of the poisonous speeches the maulvis and the mullahs make after the Friday prayers. It before. People relate to it mostly as a refergoes to the credit of Sheikh Hasina that she ence point to their liberation struggle against has kept the fight against fundamentalists on what was once East Pakistan. Nine months top of her agenda and has harked back on the before liberation, the Pakistani government, days of secularism which the rule by Sheikh led by President General Yahya Khan, had re-

The birth of fundamentalism

fused to step down after the Awami League, based in East Pakistan and won a majority in the national elections. For years the Bengalis in East Pakistan had chaffed under governments that favoured the cultural and economic development of West Pakistan. The then moderate Awami League, with a clear majority gained in the freest and fairest election in years, could implement its Six Point Plan, giving East Pakistan autonomy in all areas except foreign affairs and defence. Instead, Yahya Khan used the military to suppress the movement.

Growth in Bangladesh However, I have found lately in Pakistan, the regret over having lost part of the country because of the late Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s follies. One of Pakistan’s leading lawyers said that they could now appreciate how the Indians felt about the division in 1947 when the British quit. The post-liberation generation, nearly 65 per cent of Bangladesh’s population does not know what its forefathers went through to win freedom.

Nor does it care to inquire. Surprisingly, there is no good book to describe the privations of those days available.

Over the years, I have found self-confidence and optimism increasing among the people. Despite the internal turmoil, Bangladesh has sustained six per cent growth for the last decade. Human development statistics are far between than those of India.

Agriculture growth has made the country self-sufficient while the garment industry, although not following labour laws, is thriving.

No doubt, there is widespread poverty and the gulf between the rich and the poor is yawning. Yet the rural areas have done so much better and the people from there do not flock into cities as they used to do during the flood or scarcity. They may rough it out, but they are self-developed. This is indeed commendable.

The future is no doubt unpredictable, but may see a large scale of violence, particularly at the time of elections because Begum Khalida is opposed to the polls under Sheikh Hasina. Many people think that the army can come back as it did some years ago. But it withdrew when it found that the people were committed to democracy even if it had been disfigured by the two Begums.

One leading editor has gone to the extent even suggesting an intervention by the judiciary. He says, “We have nowhere to turn to but to the custodians of our constitution of law and citizens’ rights.”

‘Sensory impressions is also the source of food we consume’ I

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F we look deeply, we see that we have caused a lot of suffering around us just by eating, by the way you consume. Every time you drink a glass of alcohol, if you look deeply, you can see the amount of grain that has been used to make that glass of alcohol. Countless people die every day because they don't have the food. UNESCO reported that every day more than 40,000 children die due to starvation or lack of nutrition and yet we still eat meat and drink liquor. In order to produce a piece of meat, you have to use a lot of brains, and eating meat like that, drinking alcohol like that, is no different from eating the flesh of your own son and daughter.

Who are they, the 40,000 children who die every day? Maybe they are not our children.

Who are they? We are ruining our planet by the way of eating. We are bringing a lot of toxins into our body and into the body of our family and that is why practice in mindful eating is a very important. It is a great joy, a great fortune for those of us who have no opportunity not to have to eat the flesh of animals. You who are

to other human beings, extremely lonely, cannot be happy at all. That is why to cultivate compassion is a very important practice for happiness.

The second kind of food that Buddha talk about is sensory impressions, what we hear, what we see, what we feel, what we think, is the source of food we consume. When you drive toward a city, you consume. There are advertisements, there are noises and even if you don't want to consume, you consume anyway. mindful consumption, mindful eating, and When you watch television, you consume. you in the corrections service, in the police When you read newspaper, you consume. service and health service, you might like to When you listen to music, you consume. And practice that because your way of eating, your items of your consumption may bring a lot of way of consuming is your way of teaching. We toxins and poisons and war and depression should eat in such a way that allow others to into your body and into your consciousness. have a chance to live, that allow our children Sensory impressions, just listening to a conto have a future and this is something possible versation full of hate, full of fear, full of pesand we don't have to suffer at all by mindful simism is consumption that bring into your eating. In fact, we bring into ourselves a lot of consciousness the element of hate, of fear, of joy, a lot of compassion, a lot of understanding anger. That's not good for your health. That's that will be the foundation of happiness. A per- not good for your children.

— Thich Nhat Hanh son, who has no compassion left, cannot relate

not vegetarian, you might like to reduce your eating of meat by 50 per cent. And it is said that if westerners can reduce the meat-eating by 50 per cent, it can already change the situation in the world. Practicing as a monk, I don't eat meat, I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke and I don't suffer at all. I keep my body healthy.

I think as parents, you can practice that

MATTER & SPIRIT

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Team selection for SA tour is a travesty AS in the past, Indian cricket selectors have made a mess by selecting players who are up the hill or players who are injury prone, for a tough tour of South Africa. The batting is good only on paper and even against a lowly placed side like the West Indies, we lost the cream of our batting early and recovered only through tail-enders. This will not be possible against the lethal South African attack as they will pounce on Indian tail enders if the top order succumbs to genuine fast bowling by being caught behind the wicket. Zaheer Khan, who was on the injured list most of the time recently, has come into the side at the expense of a promising Jaydev Unadkat. Again, Dinesh Karthik is a better option as wicket keeper instead of Wriddhiman Saha. How Ishant Sharma has come into the side with his pathetic form is a million dollar question.

Since Sachin Tendulkar retired after his 200th test, the quota has gone to another Mumbai player Ajinkya Rahane and not to an inform Badrinath. Thus, regional bias and quota system continues to haunt Indian team selection.

—C.K.S. Maniam and Jayanthy Maniam, Sion

SHIKHAR Dhawan is the cricketer of the year 2013 as he amassed his 6th international ton, the highest by any cricketer in international cricket this year, which includes one Test hundred and five centuries in ODI’s. His five ODI tons in 28 innings also is a world record which he now shares with the Sri Lankan batsman, Upul Tharanga. Dhawan is the backbone of our batting lineup today and opening the innings is an added responsibility as his

IRRATIONAL: The selectors’ choice of Zaheer Khan and Wriddhiman Saha instead of Jaydev Unadkat and Dinesh Karthik, respectively, makes no sense. brilliant hundred helped India clinch the decider ODI series against West Indies at Kanpur with ease. A level headed batsman whose defense is as solid as his stroke play, Dhawan is a combination of a Tendulkar and a Dravid and enjoys his success which is the key to setting milestones. A bright prospect and a man of few words, the world of cricket would hear a lot about Dhawan’s exploits on the cricket field in the days to come.

set Windies captain Darren Sammy who gleefully despatched them to the boundary. Kumar had already conceded some seven runs in the same over. This proved to be the turning point in the match which was going on even keel until then. In the ODIs, one such wavered over can make all the difference and so it is unfair to blame the entire bowling department as weak which it is not, particularly against the Windies.

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

— Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

IN ODIs, the 48th over is turning out to be the nemesis for Team India in recent matches — it was in the 48th over that Ishant Sharma gifted 30 runs in the Mohali match against the Aussies which we lost and again it was in the same jinxed 48th over that the normally dependable Bhuvaneshwar Kumar bowled two consecutive full tosses to the well-

Management of the BPP IT is sad that a group of Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat (BPP) decided to take action against the Chairman of the Trust. It is even more sad that the Chairman has been alleged to have acted beyond the limits of his power and that there is a charge of financial mismanagement. If one is to visit the past, one would recall that before this group was elected to office, our old trustees had resigned en masse objecting to the manner in which Mr. Dinshaw Mehta operated. I am of the firm opinion that the previous team of trustees knew what they were doing and resigned for valid reasons. They may be labelled as ‘Sethjis’ but they were an honest and dedicated lot and Mr. Mehta was the sore thumb whose questionable activities disturbed the equilibrium. I hope that he is removed from the BPP so that further damage to the entire community and its good name is not sullied any more.

IT is not surprising to note the likes of Warner and Clarke scoring centuries and Mitchell Johnson excelling in extracting bounce and the pace to get to a facile win in Brisbane dismissing England in both the innings for meager totals less than 200. The same players had come a ‘cropper’ against India in India early this year, shabbily losing all the Tests by

huge margins. The sledging is supposed to have reached alarming proportions and even Michael Clarke is said to have used foul language, which coming as it does from a captain is unpardonable. Jonathan Trott who is a player of repute and a solid No.3 for England is said to have left the team and departed to England citing stress related illness. This is certainly going to adversely affect the performance of England. All these go to show that, of late, every team seems to excel while performing at home but look decrepit and pedestrian abroad on most occasions although there are a few exceptions.

— T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

TROTT does not need to confess to the media but he should go to the coaching staff and tell them he has an issue against that kind of bowling. You do not play shots like the ones he did without something being seriously wrong in his mind. For the first time in his career Trott is facing a question mark about how he is going to cope with stress. Graham Thorpe and Marcus Trescothick have gone through that sort of period in the past and emerged stronger. Trott can do the same but he has hard work ahead of him because his problem is against pace and stress, an issue which is hard to resolve. Before England played Australia in 2005, I remember Marcus Trescothick openly admitted in the dressing room at Headingley that he had a problem playing Glenn McGrath. Success and failure are part and parcel of active cricket but Trott is not a sure shot to handle stress.

— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

Tiwari is very famous for what he cism over the price issue when it has done in the past, so I humbly re- faces the people during the next quest him just keep his mouth shut. General Elections 2014. Finance

Minister Chidambaram can be overwhelmed at the better prospects in the years to come, but the common man faces the music.

The marginal improvement in GDP growth rate has given the policy makers a ray of hope, but in reality, sufferings continue to haunt the people. The poor remain poor and the rich become richer. Power corrupts India and absolute power corrupts absolutely all the time.

— Abhiram S. Ramaswamy, Sion

EVEN after five years of 26/11 terror attack in which 166 people were killed, nothing has changed in terms of our security and the reason is that our response has not been a cohesive one, and there is no formulation of a coherent plan of action like the US did after the 9/11 terrorist attack. The government at the Centre has totally failed in fighting terrorism. The government has failed to raise the numbers in the police force and to provide them upgraded arms. There are only 134 policemen for a population of one lakh in the country, which is the lowest in the world whish is an absolute shame.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

AS long as we have a corrupt government in power in our country, India can never become clean and hygienic. There is filth everywhere.

The first step to cleanliness will be to change the government.

— Jubel D’ Cruz, Dombivili

Well done, Sujata Patil!

THIS is with reference to Senior Police Inspector Ms. Sujata Patil’s brilliant job by taking an ailing Vinod Kambli to the hospital in LETTER OF 12 minutes flat and thus THE DAY saving his life after informing the control room to clear the traffic from Sion to Bandra. Well done Sujata! People can live healthy lives for longer if proper care and support is provided, but it is important for people to come together and support one another. As a Mumbaikar, I am proud that we still have caring police officers on duty who are doing an excellent job.

— Kashmira Writer, Mumbai

— Yogesh R. Bavsar, Dahisar

WISHFUL THINKING: Senior Congress leader N.D. Tiwari fervently wishes that Mulayam Singh becomes the prime minister.

ter of India.

This was the wish he expressed at the birthday party of Mulayam Singh and he became so emotional when it was declared that — Jamshed Irani, Mumbai within a few days the government will open a technology institute in the State and it will be named after Tiwari.

THE 89-year-old Congress leader I don’t know what is going to hapNarayan Dutt Tiwari is dreaming pen to my motherland if these with his eyes open that one day he things come true. Why don’t these wants to see Samajwadi party chief old people keep quite and the Mulayam Singh as the prime minis- young do their work.

N.D. Tiwari daydreaming

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AS per a report appearing in a section of the print media, the UP govt. is disbursing Rs.90 crore as a fast track relief to Muslim victims of the Muzaffarnagar riots. This is certainly in keeping with their sacrosanct principle of “secularism” to which the Samajwadi Party govt. in Lucknow is devoutly wedded to. It also makes one thing clear, that there is not a single Hindu victim who has suffered during the communal disturbances, and therefore, is not eligible for any compensation from the Akhilesh Yadav govt.

— Arun Malankar, Santa Cruz

UPA’s shallow governance THE Union Government at the Centre has admitted that there are no quick fixes for taming the rising food prices. But the common man is worried about the rising food prices all the time. The DA of govt. employees is increased on the one hand which is just an eyewash as on the other hand the hiked tax structure and rising prices cut short their joy. This has been the UPA’s strategy since the past nine years.

The UPA will be forced to face criti-

Tendulkar’s fabulous second innings AFTER successfully completing his first innings with 200 tests and 100 international centuries and subsequently retiring and winning enormous tributes from the entire universe, it is a matter of immense pride to know that Sachin Tendulkar will be playing the second innings of his life in promoting hygiene and sanitation in the region as Unicef’s first ambassador for South Asia. According to Sachin, this innings really matters and he will try his best to do his best. It is his great concern for the lack of proper toilets for many people in the world, particularly the poor. With many children dying due to lack of proper hygiene and diarrhea-related diseases, the Master Blaster has determined to do his best after taking up the assignment.

There has been no other cricketer or any sportsperson who would be better suited to take up this task. It is for sure that just as he made India, the

RIGHT CHOICE: Sachin Tendulkar has been aptly chosen to be the UNICEF’s ambassador as the issues of sanitation and hygiene are close to his heart. cricketing fraternity and his legions of fans and well wishers the world over, proud with his bat, he will do the same in accomplishing the mission he has embarked upon. Here’s wishing Sachin all the best.

— K.V. Raman, Malad

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The Navi Mumbai International Airport project sees six of the eight villages agree to CIDCO’s compensation deal

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ix out of the eight villages that had opposed the compensation package for the land to be acquired for the Navi Mumbai International Airport have agreed to the deal.

A CIDCO official assured that the two remaining vil-

lages are expected to accept the compensation package soon. The airport project was mired with controversies for years over compensation for the land to be acquired but later saw many villagers agreeing to the deal offered

by CIDCO. The value of the compensation will be around Rs.17

crore per hectare as compared to the current market value of Rs.17 lakh per hectare, the CIDCO officials informed. The project-affected people (PAPs) will be rehabilitated in a township called Pushpak Nagar, Wadghar and Wahal villages around the project area.

Eighty hectares of land in

Wadghar and Wahal has been exempted from the high-tide zone under the 2011 coastal regulatory zone thus clearing the way for resettlement. A detailed proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the PMO will be sent by the CIDCO soon. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Winning the match against AIDS

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he Eastern Press Club (EPC) held a friendly cricket tournament between various teams of the police, advocates and BMC officers on December 1, World AIDS Day, at the RCF Sports Complex ground in Chembur.

The tournament was inaugurated by K.P. Raghuvanshi, Commissioner of Police, Thane, with actor Suniel Shetty and comedian Navin Prabhakar as special guests.

Dignitaries like Krishna Prakash, additional commissioner of police (south region), Munaf Hakim, Chairman of Minority Commission (Maharashtra), MLAs Vinayak Mete, Nawab Malik and Chandrakant Handore, RG Rajan, CMD of RCF, Rahul Shewale, BMC Standing Committee Chairman, The winning team of Additional Commissioner of Police (East Region) - Quaiser Khalid.

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Anil Patankar, M-ward committee president, and Khan Samim Bano, Maharashtra president of Bharatiya Shetkari Kamgar Paksha Women’s Wing, were present on the occasion.

The event was also graced by senior journalists like Ravindra Ambekar, Sanjay Prabhakar and Prem Shukla.

Eight cricket teams comprising DCP-Zone 6, DCP-Zone 7, Additional Commissioner of Police (east region), Mumbai Traffic Police, BMC Officers, Advocates, Patrakar Vikas Sangh and The Eastern Press Club, Mumbai participated in the friendly cricket tournament.

The finals were played between the Advocates, led by S M Shuaib and the team of Ad-

“The way police, BMC, advocates, and journalists came together on this important occasion of ‘World AIDS Day’ for this friendly cricket tournament is commendable.”

— Suniel Shetty

ditional Commissioner of Police (East Region) – Quaiser Khalid, which eventually won the tournament. Police officers, advocates, BMC officers and journalists were present in full strength on the

occasion.

Suniel Shetty quipped, “The way police, BMC, advocates, and journalists came together on this important occasion of ‘World AIDS Day’ for this friendly cricket tournament is commendable.

Despite hurting himself, a player from the winning police team latched on to a catch showing the commitment of our police commandoes. I must say we are in safe hands!”

The Eastern Press Club, Mumbai president Manoj Chandeliya and his team members thanked everyone for making this first cricket tournament by the club a very successful one and promised to take it to the next level in the years to come.

HC stays its three-day old order that restrained Pawar from discharging duties as MCA president, till December 17

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In his case in the city civil court, Munde has also named outgoing MCA president Ravi Savant, joint secretaries Nitin Dalal and P.V. Shetty, C.T. Singhvi (of Vile Parle club), who had raised the objection to Munde’s nomina-

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hree days after the City Civil Court temporarily restrained Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar from discharging his duties as president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the Bombay High Court on Monday stayed the said order till December 17.

This stay comes as the City Civil Court presided over by judge M.S. Sharma last week had given Pawar a week’s time to challenge the order in the HC. Earlier, the court had passed the interim order while hearing an application by senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde, seeking that Pawar be restrained from functioning as MCA president with regard to the pending hearing of his suit challenging Pawar’s election as its chief.

Munde had in October approached the city civil court, challenging the MCA’s decision to allow Pawar to contest its elections. In his suit, Munde had maintained that he, too, had applied for the same post as Pawar, but the MCA had rejected his application on the grounds that his address on the electoral records was of his home town

Sharad Pawar tion, and Gorwadkar as respondents.

According to MCA rules, only a Mumbai resident can become president of the cricketing body. As per a Bombay High Court order of 2006, a person could have residences in different cities, but he is considered to be a permanent resident of only the place where his name appears on the electoral rolls.

The lower court had temporarily restrained Pawar from holding the president’s post and directed for Munde's application to be heard and decided within three months.

However, Justice Mohta of the Bombay High Court on Monday stayed the lower court’s order till December 17 and said he would hear Pawar’s petition on December 13. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Great Indian Bustard sighted

By A Staff Reporter

tection of these birds here is that the area they have opted he Great Indian Bustard as their habitat does not has found a new abode in come under the jurisdiction two rural tehsils in Chandra- of forest department but lies pur in Maharashtra, prompt- in rural parts. We have taken ing forest authorities to start up massive awareness protracking the movement of gramme in the villages this critically endangered around to protect these birds.

"If their habitat was in any bird species for its protection.

There are only 45 Great In- of our forest areas, the task of dian Bustards in the state, and protecting them would have Warora-Bhadrawati tehsils been more convenient," Divistand second only to Nanaj in sional Forest Officer N.D. Solapur district that has al- Choudhary told PTI. They are only interested in ready been recognised as the habitat for this rare species, protecting the birds and, therefore, not very keen on according to a forest official.

"The basic problem in pro- publicising the issue, he said.

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Festive forgetfulness >> Cocktails might be your trick to avoiding too much alcohol, but they can actually harm you more. We tell you about more such mistakes in this article

It’s the festive season — that time of year when staying healthy takes a backseat while weddings, parties, cocktails and good food take centre stage. But, it’s important to keep your health on track and that’s why Dev Goswami & Priyanka Singh help out by reminding you of some of the common health mistakes you maybe making in the midst of the revelry

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Diet It is hardly surprising that your diet is the first casualty of the party season. Make sure that you aren’t making these mistakes and you can enjoy the treats at celebrations without any guilt:

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This is a very common mistake; fasting or starving in order to compensate for the foods that you’ll be eating later. However, health guru, Mickey Mehta explains why this isn’t a great idea. He says, “Fasting

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Continued from pg 13 « before a party will make you overeat when you’re there as your hunger will have built up, which makes all your good intentions go for a toss. It is ideal to have moderate helpings of healthy meals during the day and have a bowl of soup or fruits before you head out for a party.”

>> No time for a proper warm-up? Just a few minutes spent stretching your body is more than enough to get you ready

Avoid just oily food Haven’t we all done this? Avoided oily food and instead gorged on potatoes, pasta, pizza and bread-based dishes? Kaizzad Capadia, co-founder and director of K-11 Fitness Academy, tells us that you should not consume only carbohydrates in the belief that since you’re avoiding oil, you’re staying healthy. He explains that overindulging in carbs will result in direct weight-gain. Instead, keep a balance between all kinds of food.

fact, brisk workout can actually help your hangover!

Now, stop looking incredulously at us and try it out. It works.

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forgetting wAter What with all the mocktails, cocktails and fruit punches, you will find yourself forgetting to drink water. However, water is water, as Kaizzad puts it and nothing can replace it. This is probably something you’re doing unconsciously.

If you can’t remember to drink water, set alarms, but do not forget at any cost. Apart from the obvious benefits, you’ll feel energised and it will also keep you from overeating.

that a trip to the gym is the last thing on your mind. We understand the time constraints and so we aren’t going to tell you to continue with your daily workout plan during the festive season. But, what we are going to tell you is to avoid these mistakes:

soft drinks over neAt Alcohol

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Surprise, surprise! You probably thought you’d be safer sticking to cocktails and avoiding alcohol, right? After all, isn’t alcohol harmful for you? Well, it is, but cocktails and fizzy drinks are more harmful. Mickey explains that they are high in sugar content and so, are extremely unhealthy. Have alcohol neat or with water and remember that moderation is the key.

This is the most common fitness mistake that you are likely to make. You’ll just say, ‘I’ll do it tomorrow,’ and your fitness schedule goes for a toss. However, as Kaizzad says, “Change the timing, reduce the duration, cut your workout plan down by half, but exercise at all cost.” He further adds that exercising becomes more important right now as it ensures that your body’s metabolism and fat burning process work as effectively as possible.

detox diets Either because of guilt or because you want to compensate after a party, you’ll put yourself on a restrictive diet that will do you more harm than good. Dr. Niti Desai, consultant nutritionist from South Mumbai, who is also attached to Cumballa Hill Hospital & Heart Institute, tells us, “Instead of detox diets, start eating sensibly; cut down on excess calories and eat small meals frequently. After overeating fat and carbs during the festive season, increase your intake of protein rich foods.”

skin & hAir cAre Exfoliating, cleansing and moisturising are put on the backburner and because you are busy with the festivities, you often forget to remove your makeup before going to bed. All these habits are bad for your skin and this shouldn’t be so, because to look good, your skin needs to feel good too — after all, there’s only so much that makeup can do for your looks.

Hair bears a lot of brunt as well, because of all the chemicals that it is subjected to.

To ensure that you have healthy skin and hair during the celebrations, avoid these mistakes:

Applying too much foundAtion While you can apply foundation to make yourself look gorgeous and hide blemishes, too much of it actually clogs fine lines and makes you appear older.

Mickey tells us that one should opt for softer, more natural tones. They harm your skin less and also create a seemingly natural glow.

over-exfoliAting Several women think that exfoliating frequently is going to enhance the glow of their skin. This is not true. It’s best to

the hAngover effect

exercise With so many invites to RSVP and numerous things to sort out, we’re sure

exfoliate no more than once a week, because this gives new skin cells a chance to grow and your skin the time to replenish and rehydrate. Over-exfoliation causes wrinkles, dry skin and scarring. So, exfoliate only when it is essential.

sleeping with mAkeup on Your skin uses the time you’re sleeping to renew itself and if you’re wearing makeup while your skin is trying to do this, it’ll cause blemishes and dry, dull skin. If you don’t have a lot of time to remove makeup in a step-by-step process, at least wash your face with soap twice, moisturise it and then go to bed. If your makeup is very heavy and you know that when you get home you’ll simply hit the bed, then start removing it while you are on your way back home.

going overboArd with styling tools With all those holiday parties, chances are you’re embracing styling tools more than ever for your hair. Consider applying leave-in conditioner spray that has antifrizz properties, especially before styling with heat appliances, or lightly during and after wet/dry combing and styling.

This will help protect and reduce static

Yes, we know exercising or even moving slightly, is the last thing you want to do when you are hungover from last night’s party. But, it works as just another excuse to not work out during the festive season — something you need to avoid. And in

and flyaways, while adding shine and lustre. It will also help prevent breakage of hair and split ends.

using lots of products Are you using a strong cleanser, a toner, an exfoliation cream, eye cream, face moisturiser, makeup remover and lots of other products? You might want to slow down and read this. By mixing and matching too many products, you may be doing more harm than good. All those ingredients might cancel each other’s properties out, leaving you with no benefits whatsoever. All you need is a cleanser, moisturiser and exfoliation routine, not just for the festive season, but through the year.

You don’t need a variety of products to get results.

In our first point, we mentioned that you can reduce your workout intensity. But, heavy lifts shouldn’t be the only casualty of a truncated exercise regime. Kaizzad tells us that people have a misconception that heavy lifting only improves the appearance of your body, toning it superficially. That is wrong, he says, adding, “One set of deadlifts can actually result in a higher fat loss than 50 ab crunches. So, don’t completely give up on squats or deadlifts.”

over-exercising Mickey tells us that another common fitness mistake is over-exercising. Just like detox diets, over-exercising might be a result of you feeling guilty for overindulging in treats. But Mickey explains, “Overdoing your exercises is harmful. It can lead to injuries and loss of motivation. Even simple exercises at home for half hour will help.”

no wArm up Another casualty of hurried workouts will probably be the warm up and cool down period. However, ignoring that means you’re putting yourself at risk of injuries.

Just a few minutes of stretching will be more than enough to get you and your body ready for the exercises. So, do not skip warming up.

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here are people who invest time in rigorous workout routines but still don’t see the results they are aiming for. In spite of following a healthy diet along with their exercise regime, several fitness enthusiasts don’t get the most out of their workout because of the eating errors they make. We tell you about five post-workout diet mistakes you might be making, which restrict you from getting the optimum benefits out of your exercise routine.

>> You may be drinking sports drinks when all you need is a glass of water after your workout

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Despite working out regularly and avoiding fatty food, are you still unhappy with your physique? Maybe you are making some eating mistakes after your workout, says Priyanka Singh

BAnning fAt from your life Nutritionists suggest including good fats in every meal. When they say good fats, they mean avocados, nuts and seeds. However, some health freaks are so wary of gaining weight that they don’t even consume good fats because they think that they will be fattening.

Getting healthy fats into your system is very beneficial, even if you are aiming to lose weight.

These fats help you feel full, increase satiety, shut off hunger hormones and boost antioxidant absorption, which is associated with leanness and increases your metabolic rate, helping you burn more calories. In fact, fat is one of the most vital nutrients in your diet, because it’s a structural part of your cells, which means you can't heal a cell or construct a new one without enough fat to perform these important jobs. Cutting back too much can result in fatigue, chronic hunger, irritability, depression, weak immunity and an increased risk of injury.

instAntly drinking A sports drink If you sweat heavily, work out for more than 90 minutes, or exercise in hot, humid conditions, reaching for a sports drink rather than plain water is a smart way to stay hydrated and replenish the electrolytes lost when you sweat.

But, if you’re exercising for less than an hour and a half in a climate-controlled gym, plain water is good enough. The carbohydrates in sports drinks are designed to keep you going when you can’t stop to eat, but if your

muscles don’t need the fuel, you are consuming unnecessary sugar.

not eAting BecAuse you’ll gAin kilos Overcompensating for a workout by eating a big plate of pasta will throw your entire workout down the drain. But, not eating anything is also harmful — striking the right balance is the key. Working out strains your body and it needs nutritious food to repair itself and overcome the brunt of it. It is not just the training that tones your body, but how your body heals after it that mends muscles, boosts metabolism and keeps you fitter.

So, you should eat something healthy afterwards in order to allow your body to recover.

eAting only protein After the workout There is a rampant misconception about how you only need to eat protein after your workout. In addition to lean protein, such as a small size of protein rich fish, chicken or lentils, you should also include a healthy fat source, a small serving of whole grain to replenish lost glycogen, some green vegetables and of course, water. All of this will increase the benefits you will reap.

douBle meAls After your workout If you are going to work out and then eat a proper meal (heavy breakfast, lunch or dinner) after an hour or so, then there is no need to grab an energy bar or a smoothie, that is, a recovery meal after the workout. Several people have a small meal immediately after working out and then eat a big one in an hour or so. Consuming these ‘snacks’ just an hour or so before eating a proper dinner will give your body far more than it needs to recover, which results in feeding your fat cells, rather than shrinking them. If you’re going to be eating a meal within an hour of leaving the gym, skip the small meal. If it's going to be a little longer, munch on something such as almonds, which are packed with lots of protein, good fat and nutrients.

« know moRE: almonds & youR appEtitE Do mid-day hunger pangs often see you reaching out for a packet of wafers? Switch to almonds instead. Shirley Mistry tells you why

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e’ve often been told that a couple of almonds a day boost memory and brain power. A new study further indicates that almonds make for a great snack and control your appetite without increasing your weight.

the study Published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, research in a recent study found that people who incorporated 43g of almonds in their diet, felt less hungry. Also, the calories consumed through these almonds got balanced, as they ended up eating less food during subsequent meals.

So, if you’re watching your weight, it may be a

good idea to nibble on some almonds every few hours. The study also showed that despite eating additional calories every day, the participants did not put on additional weight at the end of the month. Even though an approximate 250 calories were consumed solely through almonds, it did not contribute to an increase in weight.

Also, during the course of this study, participants were not asked to control any other aspect of their diet, apart from their almond intake. The important thing to note is that the study shows that almonds work better at controlling your appetite when they’re eaten as a snack as compared to eating them along with a meal.

The high fibre, protein and unsaturated fat content found in almonds, helps bring about the

end result. Another study also indicates that although almonds are touted to be fatty, your body doesn’t absorb all the fat that an almond contains, therefore making the net fat you consume significantly lower.

The best way to eat almonds is raw and as a snack. However, if you don’t find them palatable, toss them into salads and chutneys.

All in good meAsure >> Grab some almonds to curb hunger, without gaining any weight

Remember that almonds contain a lot of oxalates that can cause kidney stones. Also, eat dry, roasted and unsalted almonds as opposed to those that are salted or roasted with oil as they do more harm than good.

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eaT, eaT, eaT! Dry, itchy skin can be caused by a bad diet too. During winter, a diet that’s not rich in healthy fats (even if the weather outside isn’t chilly) will make your skin dry and itchy.

Make sure you eat foods such as walnuts and incorporate oily fish into your diet.

avoiD air-conDiTioneD rooms With the temperature dropping, you must remember that even if you don’t feel cold, the temperature has fallen by a certain degree. This means that your skin, which usually doesn’t do well in an air-conditioned room for too long, is going to dry out more. Avoid sitting in an AC room continuously for very long to prevent itchy, flaky skin.

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1 sTay hyDraTeD The one thing that most people forget about during winter is to drink enough water. Your body doesn’t crave liquids as much as it does during summer, making it hard to remember to stay hydrated. Set alarms if you’re prone to forgetting, but make sure you drink 6-8 glasses of water every day.

Prevent a winter itch Winter leaves your skin dry, weathered and flaky, which can lead to uncomfortable peeling skin or even a rash.

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be genTle Just like the hot water can strip your skin, harsh soap can do the most damage during the winter months. Use a very gentle cleanser or body wash — something that is soap-free is actually a good idea. Washes that contain petroleum jelly are very good for your skin.

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Take a supplemenT Did you know that the lack of vitamins can also cause a rash? You get enough vitamin in your body during the summer with natural vitamin D, but you might have to take a supplement because it’s not as strong during cooler winter months.

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rom feeling good about your well-sculpted body to enjoying the release of happy hormones, different people have different reasons for working out. There are no right or wrong reasons — just factors that make you want to work out and factors which you can take advantage of to increase your fitness levels. In this quiz, we tell you what your fitness motivation is and how you can make the most of it.

1. How long have you been working out? a. Ever since I attended a group spinning session at my local gym. b. A long time, but I only exercise when I feel my body is getting out of shape. c. Ever since I started reading articles about how heart diseases are becoming common and how exercise can prevent them. d. Exercising has always been a part of my lifestyle. e. Since I found out that I am 15 kilos overweight.

While warming up, which of the following would you commonly be found doing? a. Talking to my workout buddies. b. Looking at myself in the mirror.

« quick quiz to know yourself

Scared of missing out?

While it is great to be the life of your social circle, do you thrive on it too much?

Driving yourself crazy just so you don’t miss out on things is not a good idea.

Shirley Mistry suggests you take the quiz to find out where you stand

You need motivation to exercise and all of us have different things that drive us to work out every day.

Dev Goswami recommends you take this quiz and find out what gives you a push

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What is your ideal workout session? a. A game of football or any other sport with my friends. b. Working out alone in front of the mirror, doing exercises that will sculpt my abs, thighs and arms. c. A long jog in my neighborhood with a pedometer. d. A high intensity workout such as a boot camp to release stress and have some fun. e. An intense treadmill run where I burn as much fat as possible.

JusT once!

No matter how dirty you feel, the truth is that you don’t actually need to shower more than once a day. So, avoid showering multiple times because it will only make you your skin dry and itchy.

Warm iT up Make sure you have only warm baths through the winter. Cold water will irritate your skin and very hot water is equally damaging. This is the most important time of the year to modulate the temperature of the shower.

Also, it’s tempting to have a long, warm bath — but keep it short so you don’t strip your skin of natural oils.

>> If you’re trying to manage a career, partying with friends and your personal life just so you don’t miss out on anything, you might end up feeling like this

shielD yourself The summer sun might burn your skin, tan you and make you feel hot and bothered, but the winter sun can lead to premature ageing and rashes. Use a strong sunscreen and cover yourself (don’t shy away from wearing a hat if you must) when you’re outdoors during the day.

TesT your proDucT If the moisturiser that you use is of cheap quality, it’s almost as good as not using one at all. Don’t buy products based on how they look or smell. Make sure you pick up products that have been tested and recommended by experts, or ask your dermatologist if you’re prone to very dry skin.

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Don’T scrub Leave exfoliation for the warmer months or make sure you exfoliate only once in two weeks and very gently. Your skin is extra sensitive and you don’t want to strip it of its natural oils. Avoid too many scrubs, even on your face, during this time of year.

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Getting motivated

Do you feel the need to meet or talk to your friends on a daily basis? a. Yes. b. No. Would you head out to meet friends even if you were unwell? a. Yes. b. No. Do you keep a list of all the

things that you haven’t been able to accomplish? a. Yes. b. No. Are you always trying to make it to outings with different groups of friends, so much so that it occupies all your free time? a. Yes. b. No.

mosTly as You need to stop and breathe. While you love your friends and they know it, there is no need to run from pillar to post because you fear you are missing out on things. You push yourself too much. Although it is great that you’re so driven and committed to your responsibilities, no matter what you do, there are always things you will miss. So, take the time to appreciate what you have without worrying about the things you couldn’t do. mosTly bs I wouldn’t worry if you chose option ‘a’ for one question, because for most part, you seem to understand that there are only so many things you can accomplish without burning out. However, make sure you aren’t heading towards complacency. It is a good thing to have a realistic outlook, but ensure that you aren’t taking things for granted. If you are there for the people you love, stay focussed on maintaining relationships and achieving your targets, you should be just fine.

>> Find out what motivates you, so that you aren’t stuck in a fitness slump

c. Reading a book about fitness or healthy eating. d. Listening to music and preparing myself for my upcoming workout. e. Updating/ reviewing my weight-loss journal.

What does your workout wardrobe include? a. A collection of t-shirts from the group fitness sessions that I’ve attended. b. A figure hugging top with slim-fit track pants. c. A t-shirt and yoga pants that I recently bought. d. I have a vast collection that includes workout wear for all types of workouts. e. Sweat-absorbent sportswear that helps to facilitate faster sweat evaporation.

Exercise, for you, is… a. An opportunity to have fun with friends while we sweat it out. b. The path to ensuring that I fit into my skinny jeans or get the perfect body. c. A necessity to ensure good health. d. The feeling of happiness that I get after a particularly difficult workout. e. A way to compensate for that extra helping of dessert.

what motivates you?

Before we tell you what your workout motivation is and how you can make the most of it, we’d just like to reiterate that there is no right or wrong here. As long as you are working out, whatever it is that pushes you to exercise, doesn’t matter as much.

mostly as: a social setting Some people find it hard to believe that working out in a group can be motivating. But, it is one of the best motivations. When you don’t feel like exercising, all you need is your friends to come along with a workout plan and you’ll be up and ready to go. make the most: You might think that working out because you like being social will result in less intense workouts. But, all you need is to make a group workout plan for something intense such as a high intensity trek.

mostly bs: your body We’re guessing that you already knew this, but in case you didn’t, you love working out because it makes you

look great. This is not to be confused with vanity. You are aware of your shortcomings and are willing to go the extra mile to cover up. The only problem with this is that you might not work out when you feel that your body is in perfect shape. make the most: Set targets. Already have a toned butt? Then its time you paid your midriff some attention. Think of how good you’ll look in a swimsuit with toned abs. Also, instead of working out only when you feel you’re not in great shape, work out regularly to keep your body toned.

mostly cs: your health You probably exercise because you’re scared out that you aren’t getting any younger and serious health conditions might catch up with you. You understand how exercise can be beneficial and you will ensure that you stay healthy. make the most: You are happy as long as you get your daily 30-minute jog and that is more than enough in most cases.

mostly Ds: feel good factor You are a workout buff, who believes that working out every day can do wonders for your well-being — both physical and mental. Working out makes you happy and an hour-long session of kick-boxing is something that you cannot do without. make the most: As long as you stay safe, take precautions against injuries and do not go overboard, there is nothing that we need to tell you.

mostly es: Weight-loss You could be Mostly Bs or Cs, but right now, you are obsessed with losing weight. Maybe once you do, your motivation will change. Think of yourself in transit. For now, losing extra weight is your motivator. make the most: Think of more than immediate weight loss — as long as you continue to work out, you’ll lose weight. Instead, think in terms of graduating to three sets of an exercise or adding 5km more to your run. This will help you lose weight faster.

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>> If you’re looking for an interesting change in your exercise regime, then try the tyre flipping workout

flip it!

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e’ve all been in that place where the thought of dragging ourselves to the gym to work out with the same routine is exhausting and monotonous. And then there are those who yawn at the mere mention of yoga. Well, the tyre flipping workout maybe the perfect mix of interesting and active to help motivate you.

Not only does this work out look super cool, it is great for your body too. Ritesh Shaiwal, fitness manager at Fitness First India Private Limited, gives us some inputs. The gym trains customers through this workout as part of their gym membership itself.

WhaT is iT? Tyre flipping is a regimen that helps you work out your entire body and build your stamina by flipping heavy tyres. Tyre flip workouts are functional training exercises that involve compound movements. Flipping a tyre is a fun way to build power, sport-specific strength and helps with full body conditioning. The tyre flipping workout has proven to be great for those looking to burn fat quickly and to build endurance.

The workout was built keeping in mind the need for full body movement and to make a workout more functional rather than isolated. It was initially used in cross fitter training, but in recent times, it has also been incorporated in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and in functional training as an essential element.

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The tyre flipping workout uses a large tractor or truck tyre. You can find one at an auto-body shop or even a junkyard. The weight of the tyre should be 30-35 kilos. To prep your body for the tyre flips, start with 10 repetitions each of body weight squats and

Have you tried the new tyre flipping workout?

It’s gripping, intense and promises quick results, says Shirley Mistry

lunges. Follow this up with kettlebell or dumbbell swings, where you swing the weight to eye-level and back. l Getting to the actual flips, place the tyre upright and stand two feet behind it. l Next, spread your feet out a little wider than shoulder width. l Then, with each of your hands, grip a tread of the tyre. l Use your shoulder and chest strength to lift the tyre at a 30° angle. This should lift the tyre off the ground. l Try and channel the energy from your core to lift it further. l Once you lift it to a 45-60° angle, wedge your knee and use the top of your quad muscles to give it an additional push before you begin the process of flipping it over. l This should give you enough leverage to use your hands to push it over.

BeneFiTs Tyre flips help you generate explosive amounts of strength and power, while making you functionally fit. Moreover, they help you train more than one muscle group, benefitting your quadriceps, hamstring muscles, back and core.

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It is a good idea to eat a mix of carbohydrates and proteins after your workout. If you are flipping outdoors, make sure not to do it when it is raining, or in an area where it is too sandy, as you may slip without adequate grip. Wear proper shoes and most importantly, do not try this on your own without consulting with, or learning the workout from a trainer.

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to learn your heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels and even find out if you are calm or stressed.

You can also share your health status on Facebook, add family and friends to your Tinké network and compare your scores with other Tinké users globally. Its app turns checking your health into a game, as it consists of sharing scores, high score boards, comparisons with other users, badges and achievements.

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FiTBiT Flex

The Fitbit Flex is a simple way to track steps, sleep and calories. The

overeating, because it takes 20 minutes to register feelings of fullness, which is why Hapifork encourages dieters to slow down between fork servings. Blinking lights and gentle vibrations indicate that the amount of fork

Flex’s strap design makes it light and comfortable to wear. It also offers handy Bluetooth syncing and Fitbit’s platform gives plenty ways to analyse your stats. The only hiccup with this trendy looking health tool is that clasping the Fitbit Flex’s strap is tricky. Also, direct syncing is only available with the iPhone, Samsung S3 and Galaxy Note handsets.

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haPilaBs haPiFork

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Basis WaTch

Basis has a three-axis accelerometer that detects steps.

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CHill out

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It’s not cold enough to break out your woollens, but it’s getting a little chilly outside and winter colds and coughs are already in the air.

Rhea Dhanbhoora helps you stay warm and healthy

the house. And, if you ride a bike before the the alCohol QUotient sunrise, you should certainly get yourself a good pair of gloves to cover your Does drinking alcohol really keep your body fingertips too. warm? No. In fact, according to the director of clinical pharmacology at the University of YoUr head Iowa, it actually lowers your core body You won’t catch a cold if you don’t cover your temperature. You’re getting colder, so why do head, but you will definitely feel warmer in a you feel all warm and fuzzy inside after you beanie. So, forget about the debate and just have a drink? What alcohol really does is dilate keep yourself cosy by donning a stylish winter your blood vessels, meaning that more blood cap. Pull it down over your ears because is brought to the surface of your skin, which Cover Up they’re going to feel pretty chilly faster too. obviously makes you feel warmer — but only Although researchers are divided on whether temporarily. these areas of the body actually let heat escape YoUr armpits faster than the rest or not, we’ve tried and If you want to rock a sleeveless look, gender divide tested it out and you know what — we do feel remember not to lift your arms up too high. warmer with socks on! So, even if it’s just for The skin around your armpits is a little If you’re one of those who ends up fighting comfort, here’s what areas of the body you thinner, so it will obviously absorb cold with their partner about when to turn the air should cover first to feel warmer when faster. Tuck your arms by your sides or better conditioner off because it’s ‘cool enough’ temperatures start to drop. yet, save the sleeveless tops and t-shirts for outside, you may fall into a category of people the summer or daytime. who feel the cold more than others. But, some studies suggest that it’s possibly because Fingers & toes you’re a woman. So, do women actually have You know how in an air conditioned room, YoUr Chest you sometimes need to cover your feet so Blouses that are very low-cut and ‘stylish’ higher core temperatures but colder hands? your toes don’t freeze with the chilly blast? shirts with buttons open down your chest — That’s what researchers in Utah seem to Think of winter as a city-wide air conditioner. we’re a little skeptical of your fashion sense if believe. However, it’s probably not the case.

Sure, it’s not going to be that cold, but the you’re always seen in those, but we won’t After all, don’t you know a guy who feels much, nights will get chillier as we swing into judge you yet. Instead, we will give you a little much colder than you do? There are several December. So, keep a pair of socks handy. tip for chilly winter evenings — cover up! You factors responsible for this, so we’re going to You can also buy a pair of thick socks with will feel warmer when your chest is wait for more research in this area before we soles, that double up as shoes to wear around adequately covered. come to a decision!

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Botox For Your Feet After face lifts and breast enhancements, Botox injections can now help your feet too.

Shirley Mistry tells you how Botox can keep foot pain at bay

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f you like to strut around in one of your several pairs of heels every time you head out of your house, in all likelihood, you suffer from Stilletotarsal — also known as planter fasciitis.

Characteristically, this is a condition where you feel a sharp pain in the tissue at the ball of your foot, known as the metatarsal area.

If you are one of the several women out there who cannot dream of giving up their high heels, Botox for your feet may come as a godsend.

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eather experts say that temperatures, although they heated up a little last week, are slowly beginning to drop. While we’ll never experience as cold a winter as they do in the north, we can look forward to a break from the sweltering heat with a few nippy nights. Here’s how to make sure a slight drop in the temperature doesn’t get the better of you.

In the simplest terms, during this treatment, Botox is injected into the balls of your feet to relieve you from the pain.

Dr. Manoj Khanna, chairman and cosmetologist at Enhance Cosmetic and Aesthetic Studio, says, “The muscles at the bottom of your feet go into a spasm after prolonged periods of wearing high heels. When Botox is injected into the muscles on the bottom of your foot, it stops the muscle from going into spasm, which subsequently numbs the pain.”

Although it isn’t an ideal solution, Botox for your feet is definitely the next best option after giving up heels all together — so ask your doctor if you can give this a try!

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« problem Solver: aSk our beauty expert BarBara, Our Beauty expert, Will help fix yOur prOBlemS

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Save your Skin

Dear Barbara, I have been using moisturising creams on my face for a long time. Recently, one of my friends told me that I should be using special eye creams for the area under my eyes. I have been using my normal creams without any problems.

Do I really need to use a special lotion for the area around my eyes?

— Simran khanna, matunga Dear Simran, The skin under your eyes is the thinnest and the most sensitive skin on your whole body. What this means is that it can easily get irritated and infected. This is where eye creams come in — they are made specifically to be applied to the area around the eye and so, ensure that the skin around your eyes does not get irritated. This is

>> Visit your dermatologist regularly and if you notice any abnormalities on your skin, get them checked immediately

Cases of skin cancer are becoming increasingly rampant and catching it early is the key.

Shirley Mistry tells you about the simple things you can do to keep the disease at bay >> Applying eye cream is recommended, but not mandatory accomplished by avoiding perfumed products and fragrances around the area. Eye creams are also lighter and thinner than normal creams, making their application easier. So, yes, eye creams do have advantages. That said, if your normal moisturiser has not been giving you any problems, then there is nothing wrong continuing with it. The choice is yours.

Dear Barbara, There is a rough dry patch around my lips. First, I thought it was due to weather change and didn’t give it much attention except for applying moisturiser. But, its been a week since its appearance and it refuses to go away. I am getting worried. What do I do?

— karishma Goyal, mumbai Central Dear karishma, The dry patch is most probably because of the constantly fluctuating weather. Your skin usually takes around a month to renew and repair itself.

And, that time period is extended by environmental conditions such as the cold. So, wait for a bit, it should go away on its own. Just keep applying moisturiser and hide it with makeup when you’re going out. But, do take care as it might a sign of a cancerous cell. If it becomes itchy or painful, visit a doctor. We don’t mean to scare you, but its better to be safe than sorry.

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ecently, Wolverine star Hugh Jackman posted a selfie with a bandaged nose and a caption that read, “Please don’t be foolish like me. Get yourself checked.”

The actor recently underwent surgery for Basil Cell Carcinoma (BCC), which is a condition that develops due to prolonged exposure to the sun and is the main cause for almost 75% of skin cancer cases.

BCC takes the form of a pale, slightly red lump or patch on your skin. If it is not diagnosed within early onset, it produces cancerous cells. Also, it can spread to other areas and severely damage surrounding tissues. With the threat of skin cancer becoming more real than ever before, we bring you the best precautions to take, to lower your risk of developing the disease.

Sun Safe You’ve heard this one before, but it’s the most important precaution. You do need a fair dose of vitamin D, but increased exposure to the sun is hazardous. Try to pick a sunscreen that offers protection from both UVA and UVB rays. For our Indian climate, a sunscreen that offers SPF 40-50 is ideal. Also, make sure your sunglasses are of a reliable make and decrease the effect of UV rays. A good pair should cut down 80-90% UV rays.

CheCk upS They take only a couple of minutes, but regular checkups at a dermatologist ensure that you have all your bases an is it Sometimes, covered. unsuspecting mole or patchy skin that could take the form of cancer. Also, periodically, conduct self-exams at home. BCC is most commonly found on eyelids, the area around your nose, hands and lips. However, symptoms could also show up on other parts of your body such as your back, which are not necessarily exposed to the sun.

eat artiChOkeS Artichokes have antioxidants that can help reduce your risk of contracting skin cancer. Available at all specialty food stores, try to incorporate this vegetable into your diet. The easiest way to eat them is by cutting off the top and bottom, pulling out the tough outer leaves and steaming them. Dip the leaves in a vinaigrette or garlic butter, or make a salad.

Caffeine ruSh With every cup of coffee that you drink, your chances of developing skin cancer go down by 5%. A study published in Cancer Research journal, states that the

consumption of caffeinated coffee lowers the development of BCC. Also, a significant consumption of other foods with caffeine, such as chocolates, colas and tea, will also have the same impact.

However, be wary of the other health implications before you binge.

WatCh yOur tOeS! Melanoma of the foot is known to hide in the area adjacent and around your toes, so make sure you keep this in mind. If you like to paint your toe nails, ensure you remove the nail paint often, let your toes breathe and examine your foot often, including your soles.

We’re Better Off A study conducted by researchers from Jamia Millia Islamia University revealed that the rate of skin cancer cases among Indian males and females stands at a miniscule 0.3 and 0.2 respectively, as compared to the incidence rate among males and females in America, which stands at 4.2 and 1.7 respectively, per 1,00,000 people.

However, with environmental conditions changing rapidly, there is no reason to be complacent about skin cancer. We recommend you take all the necessary precautions to prevent any untoward instances.

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Delhi gangrape: SC seeks Centre’s answer over laws on juvenility

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Apex court asks Centre: ‘Who will decide the maturity of an offender’

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EW DELHI: Nearly a year after the brutal gangrape and murder of a 23-year-old girl here, the Supreme Court yesterday sought the Centre’s stand on criminal courts’ power to decide ‘juvenility’ of an offender, who are between the age of 16 to 18 years, in heinous crimes.

A bench headed by Justice B.S. Chauhan issued notice and asked the Ministry of Women and Child Development to respond within four weeks to the plea that a criminal court cannot be “ousted” from judicial function to try juveniles for offences covered under IPC. It sought the Centre’s views on the question as to who will decide the maturity of an offender, who is above 16 and below 18 years of age, in matters relating heinous offences, according to a PTI report.

The bench, also comprising Justice S.A. Bobde, asked the counsel for the victim’s parents to provide “the portion” of the records, including the statements that implicates the juvenile offender in the December 16 case and fixed the matter for hearing on January 6.

At the start of hearing, it was al-

IPC. “It means you are challenging the legislative competence of Parliament,” the bench said.

“The question of minority of an offender needs to be decided by a criminal court and not by others,” EW DELHI: In a significant advocate Aman Hingorani, appearmove, Women and Child ing for the victim’s parents, said.

Development Ministry has proThe juvenile, who was six months posed that juveniles above 16 short of 18 years at the time of inciyears of age involved in heinous dent, was convicted for gangrape crimes like murder or gang rape and murder of the girl but got away should be tried as adults under with a maximum of three years imthe Indian Penal Code. prisonment mandated under the The proposal is part of a draft law by the Juvenile Justice Board note being prepared by the here. The four adult accused — AkWomen and Child Developshay Thakur, Vinay Sharma, Pawan ment (WCD) ministry for CabiGupta and Mukesh — were tried by net nod, sources said here. “The a fast-track court which awarded proposal is expected to be fithem death penalty. Now the sennalised in next few days,” they tence is before the Delhi High Court added. for confirmation.

Another accused, Ram Singh was leged the legislature lacked powers found dead on March 11 in his cell to interfere with judicial functions in Tihar Jail and the trial against him and certain provisions of the Juve- was abated.

On the night of December 16, nile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act be declared as “un- 2012, the girl was gangraped and constitutional” to the extent they brutally assaulted by six persons in a moving bus here. She died in a puts a “blanket ban” on powers of criminal courts to try a Singapore hospital on December juvenile offender for offences under 29, last year.

‘Juveniles in odious crimes should be tried as adults’

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ANAJI: Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman journalist, today underwent a potency test which came out positive.

Officials at Goa Medical College, where he was brought for the potency test that is mandatory in sexual assault cases, said that the examination fetched positive result.

50-year Tejpal was subjected to various other tests, including blood test, at the college’s forensic department near here. He was medically examined for five hours in the morning and later brought again at 3.15 pm for further tests, sources told PTI. Goa Medical College Dean VN Jindal said that the tests were conducted as per the requirement of the investigation agency. He, however, refused to disclose the results of the test.

Tejpal was arrested on Saturday by crime branch after his anticipatory bail petition was rejected by sessions court. He was on Sunday remanded in six-day police custody by a court here after which

MORE TROUBLE: Tarun Tejpal Crime Branch officials grilled him for over five hours.

A woman journalist, who was employed with Tehelka, had accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her twice on November 7 and 8 in a lift in a five-star hotel in Goa. He has been booked under Sections 354A (outraging the modesty of a woman) and 376 (2)(K) (custodial rape) of IPC.

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EW DELHI: Dismissing his call for a debate on Article 370 of the Constitution, Congress today advised Narendra Modi to discuss the issue first with Sangh Parivar, saying there is already “clarity” in the ruling party about it, reports PTI. Party General Secretary Digvijay Singh also said that he “does not take Modi’s statement very seriously” as the BJP’s Prime Miisterial candidate “keeps changing” it from one place to another.

Alluding to recent gaffes of Modi in rallies related to historical events, Singh said that the Gujarat Chief Minister is “unaware of history” and has been speaking “untruth” on

many issues.

“As far as my party is concerned, there in clarity on the issue (of Article 370 giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir). If Modi wants to debate, he should debate it within BJP and the Sangh. We have no objection if Modi, BJP and the Sangh debate it within them.

We have no objection if they want a public debate...,” Singh said.

In what appeared a somewhat softening of BJP’s stand for scrapping Article 370, Modi had yesterday said that there should be at least a debate on whether or not it has benefited J-K. Addressing his first rally in Jammu after being named the BJP’s

prime ministerial candidate, he had said his party wanted a discussion on various aspects of the constitutional provision. Union Minister Manish Tewari was quick to dismiss Modi’s remarks, saying it reveals BJP’s doublespeak.

“The manner they speak about Article 370 and Article 371 makes me conclude that they neither read the Constitution of India nor they have cared about detail...They (Modi’s remark) “completely reveals their (BJP’s) doublespeak. 10 years ago, five years ago, one year ago you would hear BJP talking about abrogating Article 370. Now they are talking about debate on Article 370,” he had said on Sunday.

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NAACH BALIYE! Naga tribal artists performing a cultural dance on the second day of the Annual Hornbill Festival at the Naga Heritage Village Kisama, some 15 km away from Kohima, Nagaland on Monday.

Mangalyaan crosses Moon’s orbit; travels 10 lakh km a day C

HONOURING JAPAN: Japan’s Emperor Akihito inspecting the guard of honour during a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday.

HENNAI: ISRO’s Mars Orbiter, which was placed in interMars trajectory in the early hours yesterday, has crossed Moon’s orbit and is travelling beyond Earth’s natural satellite.

“The Mars Orbiter spacecraft has crossed the Moon orbit. So technically after crossing our Chandrayaan’s orbit, it is now travelling beyond the Moon. It is crossing around 10,00,000 km per day,” ISRO sources told PTI. This is the first time an Indianmade object is being sent into deep space, they said.

ISRO’s Mars Orbiter mission had

ventured out of Earth’s sphere of influence yesterday, beginning its 300-day journey to the Red Planet, marking a major milestone in India’s space history.

ISRO performed the trans-Mars injection, a “crucial event” intended to hurl its Mars Orbiter spacecraft into the planned orbit around the sun at around 00.49 hours on Sunday.

It has planned four mid-course corrections in case of any deviation along its path to the Martian orbit before its expected arrival in the orbit of the Red planet in September 2014.

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TOP VIEW

Today, because of high wages cost in China, manufacturing facilities are shifting to India.

Japanese are very keen to invest in India, I don't know why the Americans don't come forward.

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Microsec Research calls a ‘Buy’ on Whirlpool India CMP: Rs. 172 Target Rs. 208

Nifty At Resistance Level

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (December 3, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose moderately on Monday (December 02, 2013) a net 41.75 points (0.68%) and closed at the 6217 point level. The market opened down at the 6171 points level and that level itself was the low of the session. It then rose sharply into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 10.45 a.m. The index then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6228 points level at 11.07 a.m. It then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close for a major part of the session, moved in a range of 58 points and closed above the psychologically important 6200 points level.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 11.90%. This change is moderate and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 881 were gainers, 515 were losers and 72 remained unchanged.

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

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

MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It has crossed above its 9-day Average (positive and a buy signal).

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

The ADX is falling while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength.

the 5834 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6217 points level.

The next resistance is at the 6357 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 = 6206 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 6183.

Support (2) = 6148.

Resistance (1) = 6241.

Resistance (2) = 6263.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive white body candle. In fact, yesterday’s candle too is like a white body Marubozu candle.

(A White Marubozu forms when the open equals the low and the close equals the high). This is positive.

Further, the index is above the 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving ave rages and al l the four averages are risi ng.

Moreover, the velocity paramete rs too are posi tively trended. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Incidentally, the index is at a major resistance level at the 6217 points level. (The index tested that level intra-day, yesterday).

There is a possibility that it could find some further resistance there. However, if it crosses above it then a further rise can be expected. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6120) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 6091) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 6146) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 5869) Positive.

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

Suppor t Levels:For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5921 points level. The next support is at 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.

Investment Highlight: Diversification of products in a single segment of “Home appliances”: The Company has diversified into variety of products under a single segment named “Home appliances” like Refrigerators, Washing machines, Air-conditioners, Microwave Ovens and other built-in appliances. It derives ~59-60% of revenue from Refrigerators, 20-22% from Washing machines, 10-11% from Air-conditioners, 3% from Microwave ovens, ~5% from consumer services and ~2% from others. Recently, the company launched new, innovative and intuitive products in 70% of its portfolio which would be valued for performance, design and differentiated features.

With this launch the company aimed for leadership in Refrigerator and Washers in the next 12-15 months and overall leadership in Home Appliances in the next 2-3 years. Focus on innovation and productivity improvement to drive market share and lower cost to help improve margins: Whirlpool India, which has a share of ~20% in the Indian home appliances market pegged at around INR 35,000 crore or 15 million appliances, expects to improve market share by continuous launching of new products and re-engineering product design and components. The company’s raw material cost which account for 55-60% of the total cost, is focusing on improving cost efficiencies in the wake of demand. Also, the company which imports 27-30% of raw materials is now increasing domestic sourcing to save itself from rupee depreciation. We believe that these measures like delivering higher rate of productivity along with cost control is expected to help company realize better margins. Rural demand, increase in disposable income and rapid urbanization to drive demand for mainly refrigerators/washing machines and other home appliances: Rural demand, increase in disposable income and rapid urbanization have always been the major factors for driving demand of home appliances. With penetration of refrigerators and washing machines low in rural areas, the company is ready to tap the opportunity. In rural market, the company is focusing on basic products and in urban market it is focusing on launching new products in premium and super premium range. Debt Free Company; Increasing free Cash flows: We believe Whirlpool India can leverage on its debt-free status to improve net profit margins in the coming years also.

The company generates healthy cash flows. Its cash balance has gone up from INR86cr in FY12 to Rs 155 cr in FY13.

Hence, healthy cash flows leave much scope for the company to consider dividend payments going ahead.

Valuation: At the CMP of INR 171, the stock is trading at forward P/E of 17.44x its FY14e EPS of 9.80 and P/E of 16.47x its FY15e EPS of 10.38.

With improving product mix, debt free status, healthy cash flows the company is likely to outperform in future. Hence, we have assigned a P/E multiple of 20x to arrive at a target price of INR 208 per share; an upside of 21%.

Prabhudas Lilladher calls a ‘Buy’ on Tech Mahindra CMP: Rs. 1690 Target Rs. 1860

According to Tech Mahindra’s (TechM) BSE filing, the company has informed the exchange that in its Board Meeting of November 29, 2013, it will consider a Scheme of Amalgamation of Mahindra Engineering Services (subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra). MES offers engineering services to automotive, aerospace and manufacturing verticals. The amalgamation will further strengthen the manufacturing vertical of TechM which had earlier seen a boost after the acquisition of Satyam. About Mahindra Engineering Services (MES): Tech Mahindra, Mahindra Engineering Services (MES) is an engineering services provider to global automotive, aerospace and manufacturing vertical. It offers technology solutions to help clients improve operational efficiency shorten time-to-market and foster product innovation. The services also include concept engineering, design, virtual validation, prototyping, testing, contract sourcing and supply of components. Founded in 2003, MES has 1,350+ experienced engineers, with its headquarter in Pune (India) and offices across US, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom and China.

Marquee clients in Automotive and Manufacturing vertical: The company's clients include Honda, Renault-Nissan, Bentley, McLaren, GM, Navistar and Mercedes Benz, Volvo Construction Equipments, Caterpillar, Malaguti, Ducati, Yamaha and BMW. It also consults aerospace players like Seabird Aviation, National Aerospace Laboratories and Hindustan Aeronautics.

A profitable unit with zero debt and margins ahead of Tech Mahindra: MES has revenue of ~USD33m (FY13) with EBITDA margin of 27 percent. MES has witnessed a revenue growth at a CAGR of ~22 percent (FY11-13). Cash or Treasury Share utilization for acquisition: The company may utilize its treasury share of 24m or net cash of Rs32.4bn for the amalgamation. The company will require special resolution with approval of 3/4th of shareholders, along with approval of High Court. Buy with a target price of Rs 1,860: We expect the amalgamation to further strengthen the manufacturing vertical of TechM.

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Exports Growth Unlikely To Benefit All Sectors

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NEWS FLASH

BUSINESS

IT Dept rejects Nokia India's offer to pay Rs 2,250 cr Alstom T&D India bags Rs 79 cr order from Power Grid Corp NTPC's tax-free bond issue to open today Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sales up 43% SpiceJet allots 1.5 crore shares to promoter Maran Expect over Rs 40,000 cr from spectrum sale this fiscal: Telecom Secretary.

By A Business Reporter

companies the most, followed by textiles and IT companies,� In case iven the tentative nature of of pharmaceuticals industry, it said recovery in global demand, it these exports will continue to witis expected that all exporting ness fast-paced growth driven by sectors will not be uniformly bene- patent expires, higher health care fited, India Ratings & Research (Ind- spending and demand from new markets such as Europe and Japan.

Ra) has said.

In textiles, the improvement in “Due to tentative nature of recovery in global demand, not all export- world consumption is likely to suporiented Indian corporates will port such exports. Also, most Indian benefit evenly. The key drivers of exporters are running on full-cathis asymmetric growth are diver- pacity and are outsourcing manugent expectations of growth trends facturing on a job work basis as in developed and emerging markets, order books are growing ahead of uncertainty with respect to quanti- the peak festive season (December). tative easing (QE3) tapering and Textiles exports grew 13.2 per cent year-on-year during April-Septemprices of precious metals,� it said.

According to it, sectors which are ber 2013.

In regard to information techexpected to be benefited are pharmaceuticals, textiles and IT. “We ex- nology (IT), the growth would be pect the tentative revival of global driven by factors like robust corpodemand to benefit pharmaceutical rate performance in the US which

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could create a case for an increase in IT companies’ budgets along with new job postings.

Already the tentative recovery in global markets pushed the country’s exports to a two-year high of 13.47 per cent to USD 27.2 billion in October even as trade deficit worsened on account of rise in gold imports. Further, Ind-Ra said, engineering exports are likely to witness a muted growth due to moderate demand in emerging markets. Also, gems and jewellery exporters are unlikely to benefit significantly due to the relatively lower prices of precious metals.

During April-October, the exports grew by 6.32 per cent to USD 179.38 billion in April-October, while imports during the period contracted by 3.8 per cent to USD 270.06 billion.

MCX-SX Cash Market Turnover Plunges

By A Business Reporter

month. The total volume of derivative contracts on MCX-SX declined he MCX Stock Exchange has wit- to 2.81 lakh in November from 3.57 nessed a 44.2 % plunge in its lakh in October.

MCX-SX has seen a lot of changes cash segment turnover in November — one of its worst falls since a in its leadership team in recent crisis broke out at another FTIL months. A new Chairman has been group-promoted firm NSEL earlier appointed to its board and the this year. The cash segment process to appoint a new CEO is turnover at MCX-SX sharply fell to currently underway, while Sebi in Rs 624 crore in November from Rs September had ordered setting up of a panel to oversee key business 1,119 crore in October, 2013.

The turnover is one of the lowest functions and decisions of the exregistered by MCX-SX since the change.

MCX-SX, which began functionRs 5,600 crore payment crisis hit National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) ing as a full fledged bourse in February, this year, had shown a in July.

MCX-SX’s equity derivative strong growth earlier this fiscal in turnover also plunged by 20 % to both its equity derivative and cash nearly Rs 8765 crore in November segments.

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had reached to over Rs 2,000 crore in May and close to Rs 3,000 crore figure in June from just Rs 33 crore in April. However, its cash turnover had began to fall in July although it had retained Rs 1,000-crore level till August before dipping to Rs 990 crore in September. But , the bourse had shown signs of recovery by crossing the Rs 1,000-crore level mark in October.

In the equity derivative segment, the turnover had consistently gone up from Rs 6,607 crore in April to Rs 32,686 crore in July, but witnessed a dip in August and September.

The bourse’ turnover stood at Rs 7,133 crore in September, 69 % lower than what was recorded in August before rising again in October.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Q2 GDP Encouraging, Trend Likely To Continue

Encouraged by the 4.8% economic growth in the second quarter, the World Bank India head Onno Ruhl yesterday expressed hope that the trend will continue. “If we look at the numbers, it clearly shows that we are trending up.

That’s really what we are hoping for, there are some signs that can actually make the credible scenario. “I think the key for India is to recognise that India itself can do a lot and I think the results (second quarter GDP growth) we just had, shows that is actually possible,� Ruhl told PTI.

PM Calls Meet To Push Disinvestment

Committed to keep fiscal deficit under check, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has convened a high-level meeting today to push forward the disinvestment programme with a view to achieve the budgetary target of Rs 40,000 crore in the current fiscal. The meeting, according to sources, will be attended by Finance Minister P Chidambaram, and other concerned ministers.

AirAsia Named ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’

AirAsia continues to dominate the aviation industry being named the ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2013 held in Doha, Qatar. The World Travel Awards, also hailed as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry recognizes companies, organizations and brands that push the boundaries of industry excellence. AirAsia emerged as winner in the ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’ category, receiving the highest votes from travel professionals from around the globe, surpassing other nominees in the category, namely Air Arabia, Air Berlin, easyJet, JetBlue Airways, Precision Air and Southwest Airlines.

BSE Resolves 252 Investors’ Complaints In November

During November the Bombay Stock Exchange received 293 complaints against 254 companies. In the same period 252 complaints were resolved against 211 listed companies. These resolved complaints include complaints brought forward from the previous periods.

USD 34 Bn Collected From Dollar Swap Windows: RBI

The Reserve Bank yesterday said USD 34 billion has been mobilised from special concessional dollar swap windows opened in September for deposits by non-resident Indians and overseas foreign currency borrowings by banks. “The two swap windows have mobilised a sum of USD 34 billion. Since the RBI swap windows are now closed, going forward, any new funds raised from FCNR deposits or from banks’ borrowings will flow directly into the market instead of to RBI’s forex reserves,“ the central bank said in a release.

Fund Mop-Up Via Preferential Allotment Hits 4-Month High

Fund-raising by issuance of shares to promoters and shareholders on preferential basis has hit a four-month high of Rs 3,366 crore in October.

According to the latest data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), funds garnered by firms through preferential allotment route surged to Rs 3,366 crore in October after plunging to a nine-month low of Rs 926 crore in September. — Business Desk with inputs from PTI

Power Grid Corporation’s FPO Opens Today

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avratna PSU Power Grid Corporation of India is proposing a follow-on public offer (FPO) of 787,053,309 equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each. The Offer will open today and will close on Thursday, 5th December 2013 for QIB Bidders and on Friday, 6th December 2013 for all other Bidders. The company hopes to raise Rs 7,083 crore from the issue.

The Price Band has been fixed between Rs 85 and Rs 90 per equity share. The minimum bid lot has been fixed at 150 Equity Shares and in multiples of 150 equity shares thereafter. A discount of Rs 4.50 on the Offer Price is being offered to the Retail Individual Investors and the Eligible Employees bidding in the Employee Reservation Portion.

Incidentally, the company’s existing shares are being traded at Rs 93.25 on the stock market.

The Offer comprises a fresh issue

of 601,864,295 Equity Shares by the Company and an offer for sale of 185,189,014 Equity Shares. The Offer comprises a net offer to the public of 784,053,309 equity shares and a reservation of 3,000,000 equity shares for subscription by Eligible Employees. The Offer would constitute 15.04% of the post offer paid-up equity capital of the Company.

R.N. Nayak, Chairman and Managing Director said “Power Grid Corporation intends to utilize the net proceeds to fund our 27 projects, which we have identified to strengthen the transmission network,�

SBI Capital Markets Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets India Private Ltd., ICICI Securities Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Ltd. and UBS Securities India Private Ltd. have been appointed as the book running lead managers to the Offer. Karvy Computershare Private Ltd. is the registrar to the Offer.

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TV GUIDE

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A series of articles designed to hand hold SSC students as they revise towards the Boards 2014

SAFE HOUSE

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is a CIA rookie who is manning a safe house in Cape Town, South Africa, when Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) the CIA's most wanted rogue agent is captured and taken to the safe house.

During Frost's interrogation, the safe house is overtaken by mercenaries who want Frost. Weston and Frost escape and must stay out of the gunmen's sight until they can get to another safe house. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

SOAPS & SERIALS

SASURAL SIMAR KA

In tonight’s episode we will see the family at the inauguration of their new shop only to realize that Pari has named the shop’ s after her son. Further, the whole family bombards Pari on how she could have taken such a big decision without consulting the family members. Further, Achla interrupts and tells everyone that she has changed the name of the board and everyone is shocked. Color s, 7.30 p.m .

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER

Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting three rhyming bedtime tales about his friends as they wind down their epic cross-country journey, Star Worl d, 10 p.m.

FIRANGI BAHU

Camili is praying and hoping that Pranay should be able to tell his family about their relationship. Pranay is at home and is indecisive about sharing the news with family while Baa wants him to meet Hiral. Sahara One, 7.30 p .m.

MAN-EATING SUPER SQUID

The legendary kraken lurks in the dark, and may be headed for our shores. From fishermen killed by ravenous squid to sailors who’ve witnessed the epic-sized monster in the flesh, these stories show the kraken myth is all too real. Can anything stop them? Ani mal Pl anet, 10 p.m.

Sasural Simar Ka, Colors, 7.30 p.m.

ics recreating lost worlds, History of the World reveals how military campaigns, love stories, assassinations, medical breakthroughs and cataclysmic natural events have had decisive and game-changing effects on the world’s shared history. Discover y, 8 p.m.

DEADLIEST SPACE WEATHER

Ankita and Naren will get married to each other amongst much fanfare with Zoya, Tanveer, Rachana and Shivani dancing in their wedding and stars from other Zee shows attending their wedding. Zee T V, 9.30 p.m.

Rainstorms that can eat through solid steel, hurricane winds that blow at 1,600 miles per hour, and lightning bolts 10,000 times more powerful than anything on Earth exist elsewhere in our solar system. DEADLIEST SPACE WEATHER explores this through the use of cutting-edge graphics and vivid explanations from scientists to illustrate not only what these storms are like on other planets, but to speculate what these extreme weather conditions would be like if they ever occurred on Earth. Discover y Science, 9 p.m.

Bringing 70,000 years of human history to life, this awe inspiring series travels through time to the big stories of history, populated with big characters in the places where the big events really happened. It is a human story of people, their civilisations, cultures, successes and crashing failures, a story that charts progress and development and change through the centuries.

Combining dramatic reconstruction with visually stunning graph-

Aastha is missing, Shlok searches her everywhere in the house...but couldn’t find her and decides to punish her through Avdhoot’s case if any insult or damage will cause to Niranjan’s reputation because of her leaving Agnihotri mansion. Star Plu s, 6 p.m.

PAVITRA RISHTA

HISTORY OF THE WORLD

THE TWILIGHT SAGA

ISS PYAR KO KYA NAAM DOON — EK BAAR PHIR

MOVIES OF THE DAY

The final Twilight Saga begins with Bella now a vampire learning to use her abilities. And happy to see her daughter, Renesmee is flourishing. But when someone sees Renesmee do something that makes them think that she was turned. This person goes to the Volturi, because it is a violation to turn a child.

And the penalty is death for both who turned the child into a vampire and the child, cause they deem a turned child too dangerous.

Alice gets a vision of the Volturi coming after them. So the Cullens try to convince them that Renesmee is not a threat. So they ask friends and family to come stand with them. HBO, 9 p.m .

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.

CASPER

Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden is ready to

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00

8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

The Twilight Saga, HBO, 9 p.m.

burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat move in, and soon Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who’s “the friendliest ghost you know.” But not so friendly are Casper’s uncles—Stretch, Fatso and Stinkie—who are determined to drive all “fleshies” away. Ultimately, it is up to Harvey and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side. Zee Studio, 8.30 p.m .

THE VOW

Leo and Paige are a couple who just got married. After an accident, Paige is left unconscious, and when she awakes she doesn’t remember Leo. Her parents, whom she hasn’t seen since she and Leo got together, come and visit her. She can’t believe that she hasn’t seen them for such a long time. Leo wants to bring her home with him but her parents want her to go with them.

She goes with Leo but when she doesn’t recognize anything, she goes to her parents. And she wonders why did she cut off contact with her family. She also runs into her ex and wonders why they broke up. Leo tries to win her back by courting her again. Pix, 9 p.m.

LISTING

9.00 Desh Ki Beti Nandini 9.30 Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol Dastak

ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 2.30 Ek Muthi Aasman 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Bh Se Bhadey 5.30 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke

6.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi…

6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti…

9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali.

11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee

SAB TV

P.M. 2.00 Taarak 2.30 FIR 3.00 Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar

Dexter Castle The Neighbors Two And A Half Men Masterchief Australia Castle Best of Koffee with Karan The Neighbors Two And A Half Men Masterchief Australia How I Met Your Mother 2 Broke Girls Castle

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 The Lying Game 3.00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 4.00 Just For Laughs 6.00 The Lying Game 7.00 The Ellen Degeneres 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Malibu Country 9.00 Lost 10.00 The Laying Game 11.00 Poirot

BIG CBS LOVE

P.M. 2.00 Britain’s Next Top Model 3.00 NCIS 4.00 Maximum Exposure 5.00 The X Factor 6.30 90210 7.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 7.30 Maximum Exposure 8.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 8.30 Rules of Engagement 9.00 90210 10.00 BNTM 11.00 NCIS P.M. 2.00 Maharana Pratap 2.30 Bade Acha Lagte Hai 3.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Ke Khiladi 3.30 Crime Patrol 8.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Khiladi 8.30 Amita Ka Amit

6.55 7.00 7.15 8.00 8.15

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00

DISCOVERY

World’s Top 5 Wildlife Wild Caribbean Wild Asia What Happened Next History of the World Man vs Wild World’s Toughest Driving Tests 11.00 Forbidden P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.15 6.00

SCIENCE

How It’s Made Storm Chasers Future Weapons Deconstructed How It’s Made Best of Discovery Science

News in Marathi Ek Divas Celebrity Sobat Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Mazi Maye Bheti Lagi Jiva Sansar Maza Wegala News in Marathi Aatmabhang Mala Bhetleli Mansa Krishi Darshan Amachi Mati Amachi Mase Patla Tar Ghya News in Marathi Antakshari The News Samachar

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 12.35 2.23 4.46 7.09 9.00 11.19 A.M. 7.38 9.36 P.M. 12.50 3.00 4.39 6.43 9:00 11.26 A.M. 8.29 10.28 P.M. 1.00 3.10 5.30 6.00 8.30 10.30 A.M. 11.30

Firangi Bahu, Sahara One, 7.30 p.m. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Star Plus, 11 p.m.

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 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar

3.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

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 Tumhari Paakhi 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Fu Bai Fu 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ek Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Fu Bai Fu 10.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki Bani Iahq da Kalma Comedy Nights with Kapil Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Bigg Boss Saath 7 Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Firangi Bahu 2.30 Aakhir Bhau Bhi….

3.00 Sungharsh: Film, Dilip Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar

Taarak Mehta…

Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar Baal Veer Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

The Wild Wild Best Premiere at 10 Galapagos AP Safari River Monsters Killing For A Living The Wild Wild Best

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.30

9.00 River Monsters 10.00 Premiere at 10 11.00 Killing For A Living

STAR WORLD

SONY TV

PYARI BEHNA

Kaali lives a middle class and common-man life with his sister Seeta in a shanty house. He works at a small train station nearby with an Engineer called Vinay. Kaali is the eldest in his household and is stern and class-conscious about his sister with whom she meet and does not meet. One day he happen to meet up with Mangla, his sister’s friend and leading companion, Mangla wanted to marry Kaali as she is in love with him but he does not have any interest over her. Kaali sister confronts him and he suddenly falls in love with Mangla and they both get married. A few days later Kaali reach with an accident and looses his left leg and he holds Vinay the Engineer responsible for the accident. Vinay, however falls head over heels in love with Kaali sister Seeta but Kaali reject him of having any relationship with his family since he is responsible for Kaali’s condition. Fil my, 9 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..

3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Nach Baliye 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 5.30 Mahabharat 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

8.30 Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan 9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 Bharat Ki Shaan: Run Jhum 11.00 JODI N O 1: Starring Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Twinkle Khanna, Monica Bedi

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00

Samachar.

News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar

7.00 Antariksh 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Deadliest Space Weather 9.30 Everything You Need To Know 10.00 Future Weapons 11.00 Best of Discovery Science P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30

9.00

10.00 10.30 11.00

HISTORY

Baggage Battles Your Bleeped Up Brain Hidden Cities Ancient Aliens Baggage Battles Counting Cars Pawn Stars History Untamed: Natural World Baggage Battles Saving the Western Ghats 101 Things That Changed The World Pawn Stars Counting Cars Ancient Aliens: Strange Abductions

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Mumbai Mega Flood 3.00 Super Cars Week 4.00 Return of the Clouded Leopard 5.00 Ultimate Animal Countdown 6.00 Dangerous Encounters 7.00 Lion Ranger 8.00 Africa’s Deadliest 9.00 Secrets of Wild India 10.00 Super Cars Week 10.30 Wild Sex

5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.15 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.15

Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar Janadesh 2013 News.

Samachar News Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 12.40 3.05 6.00 9.00 11.45 A.M. 8.50 11.55

P.M. 2.00 Masterclass 4.00 Ind vs WI 2013 ODI Series hlts 5.00 Masterclass 7.00 Ind vs WI 2013 ODI Series hlts 8.00 Masterclass 9.00 Ind vs WI 2013 ODI Series hlts 10.00 Masterclass P.M. 2.00 Superstar BPL Hlts 2.30 Football Today 2013 4.30 Liga Bbva 13/14 highlights 6.30 Motorsports 7.00 Liga Bbva 13/14 7.30 13/14 Barclays Premier League Matches 10.30 JK Tyre RC 2013 11.00 Liga Bbva 13/14 Highlights

Brave The A Team

HBO

Act of Valor StreetDance 2 Hannah Montana: The Movie Stomp The Yardp The Twilight Saga Ong Bak Hannah Montana: The Movie Stomp The Yard

ZEE STUDIO

Life Cold Creek Manor Marvel Anime Blades Maimi Vice Casper The Hitcher

The Tudors

PIX

Transporter: Payback Shrek Forever After StreetDance True Legend The Vow Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 De Dhakka: Siddharth Jadhav 4.30 Bhau Mazha Patirakha: Ashok Shinde 7.00 Huppa Huyya: Siddharth Jadhav 9.30 Balache Baap Brhmachari: Laxmikant Berde

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.30 10.00 P.M. 2.30 4.00 5.00 7.00 8.30 10.00 10.30

Bal Ganesh Oggy and the Cockroaches The Regular Show Adventure Time Ben 10 Omniverse Oggy and the Cockroaches Henry Special: Henry Raja Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Johnny Test Adventure Time Main Hoon Gon Ben 10 Ultimate Alien R21 Special Pass Ya Fall

POGO

Chhota Bheem Kaalia Ustad Mr Bean Chhota Bheem Marathon Raju Dholakpurwala Special Chhota Bheem Takeshi’s Castle Sunaina

StreetDance The Terminator Transporter: Payback

STAR GOLD

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Meri Taaqat Style Ek Tha Soldier Narsimha: The Powerful Man

Casoer, Zee Studio, 8.30 p.m.

Barsaat Chup Chup Ke

MAX

P.M. 1.00 Kranti: Manoj Kumar 5.30 Saajan Chale Sasural: Govinda 9.00 Aur Ek Ilzam: Rahul Dev, Sumat Charmi A.M 7.00 Shiva: Nagarjuna, Amla 10.30 Fanaa: Aamir Khan, Kajol

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.45 Anari: Suresh Oberoi 6.00 Haatimtai: Jeetendra, Raza Murad 9.00 Mr India: Anil Kapoor A.M. 11.15 Naag Devtaa: Aftab Shivdasani

CVO

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DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Best of Luck Nikki Oye Jassie Shake It Up Doraemon Doraemon Tale Spin Doraemon

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NEWS IN BRIEF Music show

Khayal Trust and Kalabharati to present Pt. Arolkar Smruti Utsav which will feature Ramkrishna Das (Vocal), Kala Ramnath (Violin) Sweekar Katti and Sarang Kulkarni (Sitar/Sarod jugalbandi) and Dr. Vidyadhar Vyas (Vocal) on Saturday at 6.30 pm and Sunday 10 am on December 7 and 8 at Karnataka Sangha, Matunga.

Movie release on Dec 6

Anil Kakde’s ‘Thode Majhe Thode Tujhe’ is set to release soon with stars Ajinkya Dev, Varsha Usgaonkar, Vikram Gokhale, Sulabha Deshpande in stellar roles along with debutant Nikhil Kakde.

The film focuses on the growth of social media like internet, facebook, twitter, etc. and how it has brought people together but has also caused a lack of real communication between people and how it has lead to a huge generation gap. The film is produced under the AK Banner and has music by Tubi-Parik.

Devotional film

Under the banner of Mount Mary, producer Sureshbabu Malge’s bilingual film ‘Jai Mahalaxmi’ is set to release on December 6. This is a special release as auspicious Margshirsh month is going on. The film is directed by P. Subhash and has music by Nandu Honap. The film stars renowned dancer and actress Sudha Chandran as Goddess Mahalaxmi. It also stars Rajesh Pathak, Meghna Nikade, Jayendra More and Amruta Deshmukh.

‘Jai Mahalaxmi’ is a bilingual film made in Marathi and Hindi. In Marathi the name of the film is ‘Path Rakhin Maazi Aai: Laxmi’.

A film on HIV AIDS

Director Ramesh More’s ‘Sur Rahu De’ releases on Friday, December 6 around the occasion of World Aid’s Day and tells the story of a young Maharashtrian Middle class girl’s fight against the dreaded disease.

The film stars Alka Kubal Athalye, Spruha Joshi and Arun Nalawde. The film is produced by Subhashsingh Ramswaroop.

Contemporary Dance Season 2013

The 85th birth anniversary of the legendary dancer Chandralekha will see writer/critic Sadanand Menon present an illustrated lecture highlighting specific aspects of her work, using archival footage. Menon was Chandralekha’s creative partner for over 30 years and the light designer for all her productions. Watch it in Little Theatre on Friday at 7 pm.

Sangeet Sammelan

The 37th Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan will present doyens of Hindustani Classical Music like Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Maestros like Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pandit Suhas Vyas, Subhra Guha, Shubha Mudgal. In addition artistes including Sanjeev & Ashwani Shankar, Dhananjay Dhaithnakar, Bharathi Pratap, Rafique and Shafique Khan, Sabir Khan and Dilshad Khan will be performing at the 37th Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan to be held at Nehru Centre Worli on December 5, 6, 7 and 10 at 6.30 pm.

Dance competition winners

Teenaged Kuchipudi dancer Akshita Thavri bagged the first prize in the junior category of the classical dance competition organised by Brahmanand Arts Academy and Rachana Sansad at Prabhadevi at the Rachana Sansad auditorium on Sunday.

The competition was held in different styles like Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Mohiniattam.

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By Vijay Shanker

inad Centre for Performing Arts presented a dance festival featuring three distinct classical dance styles – Bharata Natyam, Mohiniattam and Kathak at the Sathaye college auditorium in Vile Parle. The programme was noteworthy for the sparkling performances that were technically precise too.

The talented dancers who featured in the festival were Murugashankari Leo and Anand Satchinandan for Bharata Natyam, Sneha Nambiar for Mohiniattam and Shruti Pande for Kathak. Anand Satchinandan is the disciple of the renowned Guru V.P. Dhananjayan, and his performance was technically perfect with the fine and distinct execution of varied movements but abrupt stopping of the music was distracting not only for the audience but the dancer too. His appearance with a beard looked strange.

Sneha Nambiar is the talented disciple of renowned Mohiniattam exponent Dr. Kanak Rele. Sneha commenced the programme with the invocatory Ganpatiye, followed by the pure dance number Panchari Kattla in Malhari ragam, which exposed her elegant movements in the Mohiniattam style.

Sneha is a versatile danseuse and revealed her

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By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

yer Foundation, a cultural institution managed and run by Balakrishna Iyer, a veteran tabla player, has been organising the 'Sur Mansur' festival of classical music for the last five years.

Iyer has been the late Mallikarjun Mansur's tabla accompanist for well over two decades till Mansur breathed his last in 1993.

“Mansur was the greatest male singer from the Jaipur Attrauli gharana belonging to the period between 1940s and 1990s.

Therefore, this festival basically features singers from this gharana”, says Iyer.

This year the festival began with a vocal recital by Shounak Abhisheki, a leading young singer. He is the son and disciple of the late Jitendra Abhisheki. Jitendra had learned Jaipur Attrauli gharana from Ratnakar Pai who was one of the most significant singers from this school. Shaunak has selected the raga 'Marwa' for elaborate treatment. 'Marwa' is not a Jaipur Attruali gharana raga. It is a 'Siddha' or commonly sung or understood raga. With its flat note 'R' and minimal importance to the tonic 'S', it is one of the most difficult ragas of Hindustani music. Shaunak sang it with due sincerity and dedication. The other raga which he sang was the most appealing 'Hameer'. The compositions were by Ramashray Jha. Abhay Datar on the tabla and Niranjan Lele on the harmonium lent excellent support.

Aarti Ankalikar is now a leading Hindustani classical singer. She is a versatile singer adept at many forms of music. “The spectrum of her music is very wide. She sings hard-core raga music with the same mastery as she sings film music or television serial title music”, says sitarist Ravindra Chary.

There is that element of ultra flexibility in her taans which instantly hooks the audience. A recipient of many awards, her popularity as a singer has soared over the years.

Aarti sang the typical Jaipur Attrauli gharana ragas like 'Bihagada', 'Raisa Kanada'.

'Basanti Kedar' has earned her a special fan following of her own. She sang the raga 'Nand' with a lot of emotion and effervescence. It was a fitting tribute to the late Mallikarjun Mansur.

command over 'abhinaya' in the number ‘kubja’ wherein the dancer interprets the story of the lady who is cursed and serves as a slave in the court of Kamsa but is blessed by Lord Krishna due to her devotion and rises on to become a beautiful woman. Sneha is blessed with a striking personality and can rise further as a danseuse, provided she continues to dance with passion and devotion.

The most vivacious dancer of the festival was Murugashankara Leo from Chennai. Murugashankari is a dynamic dancer and dances with ‘joie-devivre’ as was evident in the Swati Tirunal number ‘Shankara Srigiri’

By Sandeep Hattangadi that exposes the grandeur and glory of Lord Shiva, the t is said that destiny decides the fate of a human being but many people believe typical ‘karanas’ that was that self achievement is greater than destiny and we create our own fate. well displayed. The subtle Sometimes we face many obstacles in relationships due to destiny and it becomes emotion of love was dealt difficult to retain them. There are many obstacles and twists in the love story of Siddharth with in the romantic Kamat, an executive in a real estate firm (Sachit Patil), his wife Riya (Manasi Salvi) and number ‘Chaliye Kunjan’ Akshara (Pallavi Subhash). Destiny creates many difficulties in their happy lives and it changes wherein the heroine their lives forever. Riya dies of cancer leaving her only son Mihir with Siddharth. Then Akshara beckons Lord enters his life, but are they destined to meet? Destiny always stops them for Krishna to spend these star-crossed lovers. It will be interesting to watch finally who will some wonderful the battle between life, fate and love. moments in the ‘Asa Mee Ashi Tee’ stars young actors Sachit Patil, Pallavi garden. The Lalgudi Subhash and Mansi Salvi who have done a wonderful job. The Jayaraman Thillana in remaining star cast of the film comprises Bharat Dhabholkar, Mohana Kalyani is a test for Atul Kale, Anuja Sathe-Gokhale, Vivek Gore, Amol Gharat, every dancer; it is exciting to Natasha Tendulkar, Shoma Anand and child artists see how Murugashankari Atharv Bedekar and Sauri Haralkar who have done does this number with well. Also veterans like Vijoo Khote and Kishor exceptional ease and Pradhan register their presence. Home command, reflecting on her Minister fame Aadesh Bandekar will also be calibre as a brilliant seen on the silver screen in the film after a danseuse. The last dancer of long time playing his own self. the evening was Shruti Pande. It Directed by Atul Kamalakar is creditable on behalf of Ninad to Kale, the film is directed give platforms to young deserving well though the performers, kudos to Dr. Tina Tambe and pace is slow . her team.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 666

ENIGMA CODE 666

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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.

Look blank when given the astronaut's view (5,4,5) Puts underneath, not out, with disturbed rest (6) A sticky sweet! (8) Crazy to have transferred affection to a mod maybe (3,4,6) Tidy wearer of the triple chevron?

(7,8) Just a fraction of a rugby team (58) What's behind China preparing for new conflict? (8) Spinner in narrow trousers? (6) Do all his achievements go up in smoke? (7,7)

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A round sum? (5,3) Complete disaster if set up as company (6) He'll sort out the French while looking after their horses (6) Can aim so badly? He must be mad (6) He maybe in charge of naval operations (5,6) Constituents tell us to drop old Bob from the net (5) He is expected to drop in during the fighting (11) Drink you take and endlessly whirl? (5) Affirm the truth when you blow your top (5) Some take away bird (3) Accomplish what's right or be thought of as an insect (3)

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE BRIDLE, BIDDER, BILLED, DERIDE, EDIBLE, LIEDER, RIDDLE

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MATH PYRAMID 666 16 Disorder in grange is infuriating (8) 18 Coat borne back east (6) 19 Carpenter in a dream of fruit (6)

20 A long drawn out English prefix (5) 21 It is returned very quietly to the French drinks (6)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Straightens, 9 Germ, 10 Blubbering, 11 Star team, 12 Echoed, 13 Coruscate, 15 Baste, 17 Slips, 18 Education, 21 Scipio, 22 On one day, 24 Noblewoman, 25 Awls, 26 Drawing room.

DOWN: 2 Tamer, 3 Ambience, 4 Gourmet, 5 Tables, 6 North-east, 7 Rent-collector, 8 Unmentionable, 14 Unpopular, 16 Schooner, 19 Doorman, 20 Bow-wow, 23 Erato.

QUICK CROSS 666

ACROSS: 1 Slipups (5) 6 Mites (5) 7 Destinies (5) 8 Takes flight (5) 9 Brash (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 Fish hooks (5) 2 Florida city (5) 3 Actor Warren (5) 4 Emancipates (5) 5 Namby-pamby (5)

MATHDOKU 666

HIDATO 666

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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TODAY’S FORECAST

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WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

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Scorpio 1st Margshirsh Shuklapaksha Jyesht Vrischik (Scorpio) N.Y. Pale Green 3

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: The next twelve months will bring in several opportunities, which will propel you to a position of eminence and financial stability. You are moving towards achieving your goals in your career. Students can look forward to improvements in their grades, while sports persons will win fresh laurels. Personal affairs are full of joyful harmony. A new romance is predicted for the young and fancy-free.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be sturdy, attractive, tall, well built, healthy and longlived. Steady penetrating gaze and soft curly hair. Intelligent determined, honest forthright. There will be success in life after age 30.

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Make effective use of your time and opportunities that come to you. Work diligently toward the fulfillment of a cherished ambition. Evening brings peace of mind and contentment.

Do not let petty quarrels in the family disturb the serenity of your mind.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You will be sought after at work and within your social circle. Your popularity is on the rise and you will enjoy the attention. You will be re-evaluating your relationship with your beloved who seems to be behaving rather strangely. Do not unnecessarily jump to conclusions. It is just a passing phase.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A minor setback in work is foreseen.

It is not an unmanageable situation, but you should try to stop the downward trend at once. Avoid making any major decisions right now. Keep a low profile and stay out of discussions of any kind. Try to avoid stress and have an early night.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Courage confidence and dynamism are your watchwords. This will take you through to reach your goals in life. In dealing with the colleagues you need to be frank friendly and responsive. They hold you in high esteem and will give you the support you seek.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Good things are about to happen for you but you should keep your plans and expectations to yourself. You must learn to be discreet in matters of strategy and planning. At home things are getting better but you should continue the efforts you have been putting in.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You will capably handle a tricky meeting and sign a fresh deal on good terms. Hard work has been your plus point but it should not result in over strain affecting your efficiency at work. Find time to relax. Some of you are likely to travel on work-cumpleasure.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You seem to be in doubt about your own decision. Do not give in to reverses so easily. Carry on with your work, success is assured. Unexpected news from an unknown source will make you feel good about yourself today.

You may not find yourself totally in rapport with a new romantic companion. It takes time for relationship to mature.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Meetings and negotiations will go in your favor but you need to be patient and that is precisely what you may find difficult to do.

You need to be extremely careful of your conduct at work and not antagonize those who matter. In matters of personal relationships you need to be more tactful when dealing with a loved one that is having a difficult time.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Take life easy especially since you have time to spare. Spend it with your colleagues so that they can appreciate the human side of your nature, as the impression you have given is of an overachiever. Your love life is bound to be sweeter with a dinner at a quiet place, which may be expensive but worth it.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Sort out financial issues for long term gains. Partnerships will require more active input from you to be success. A journey undertaken shortly proves fruitful. Such opportunities don’t come often. Sales promotion or meeting agents will yield profit. New situations bring into your life a person that may become a good friend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A small hitch in your meticulous routine could upset you. Keep your cool and you will find easy solutions to your problem. Love will happen if you make yourself more approachable. Be more friendly and easy going with people and there is bound to be good result.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): An offer coming through someone you have had dealings with before would be worth considering. You are likely to invite an old friend or an associate to join your new venture. If seeking financial assistance or loan, you will get it soon. An invitation to an important function will bring you in contact with an eminent person.

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ACROSS: 1 Religion of followers of Lord Mahavir (4) 4 Capital of Croatia (6) 8 To Be Determined (3) 10 Big name in Credit Cards (4) 13 Nickname for New York City (8) 14 Any longer (7) 15 ___ the fire : made the fire burn brighter? (6) 17 For each person (3,6) 21 Little Edward (3) 22 One, no matter which (3) 23 Three as a prefix (3) 26 Capital of Andhra Pradesh (9) 27 Refrain (6) 28 Soaks up (7) 32 Visor to shield the eyes (8) 34 Famous river of Yorkshire (4) 35 Coral island (3) 36 Broken pieces of pottery (6) 37 A woven fabric (4)

DOWN: 1 Computer language (4) 2 Bitsy beginning (4) 3 Contraction contraction (4) 5 ____ Caves : historic caves in Maharashtra (6) 6 Knock smartly on a door, perhaps (3) 7 Loses vital fluid (6) 9 Decease, perish (3) 11 Bay or an opening (5) 12 Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (5) 15 Eye inflammation (4) 16 Pavement edge (4) 18 Make over (4) 19 ___ a call: visits? (4) 20 Our country, abbr. (3) 23 Ritually forbidden (5)

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SUDOKU 2018 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: R equals G

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

24 Poetic feet of one kind (5) 29 A bird's bill (4) 25 Right of entry (6) 30 ___ out : exclude, pronounce irrel26 ___ up : covered up or kept silent evant? (4) about? (6) 31 Dispatched (4) 28 Aide-de-camp, in short (3) 33 Adolf's bride (3) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Made do, 7 Disrupts, 8 Octa, 10 Storks, 11 Sparta, 14 Zoo, 16 Until, 17 Stew, 19 Carry, 21 Samoa, 22 Threw, 23 Bays, 26 Nokia, 28 Pox, 29 Ora pro, 30 Pegleg, 31 Urge, 32 Swallows, 33 Sadder.

DOWN: 1 Misses, 2 Escrow, 3 Odas, 4 Tripura, 5 Aport, 6 Usual, 8 Ooze, 9 T k o, 12 Any, 13 Tinny, 15 Famed, 18 Tudor, 19 Car, 20 Row, 21 Sharply, 22 Tip, 23 Bogged, 24 Axle, 25 Signor, 26 Noise, 27 Kalam, 28 Per, 30 Puss.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1837 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: There are people who think that everything one does with a serious face is sensible

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only.

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

Today’s ratings: 30 average; 34 good; 39 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: alloy, ally, apply, loyal, orally, payroll, play, ploy, polyp, POPULARLY, pray, pulpy, rally, ropy, royal, your.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

MESSI-LESS BARCELONA LOSE WAY IN BILBAO

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ADRID: Barcelona slipped to a second consecutive defeat for the first time since April 2012 as they lost for the first time in the league this season 1-0 away to Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona had suffered their first defeat under coach Gerardo Martino against Ajax in midweek and Athletic appeared to learn from the Dutch champions’ approach as, without the injured Lionel Messi, Barca struggled to impose themselves on the game yesterday.

Iker Muniain slotted home the only goal of the game from Markel Susaeta’s cross 20 minutes from time as a third straight win moved the Basques into fourth.

The Catalans remain top of La Liga on goal difference only from Atletico Madrid with Real Madrid now just three points behind the leaders.

And the champions were left to complain about referee Juan Martinez Manuera’s decision to only show Ander Iturraspe a yellow card when he pulled back Neymar as the Brazilian bore down on goal with the score still at 0-0.

“They are a god team and it is difficult when we have chances and don’t take them,” said midfielder Sergio Busquets.

“And yes the referee didn’t do his job well either because it is a red card and that made it more difficult. I think that would have changed the game. He was through on the goalkeeper, I don’t know where (Mikel) Balenziaga was but it was a clear one-on-one and for me it is a red card.”

On top of Messi’s absence, Barca were also missing Victor Valdes

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

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TIMELY SAVE: Goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz of Athletic Bilbao goes down to halt an attempt by Barcelona’s Gerald Pique with fellow Bilbao player Javier Martinez in close attendance. and Dani Alves and Busquets insisted they have to concentrate on not losing any more ground in the two league games that remain before the winter break with Messi and Valdes due back in January.

“We shouldn’t be alarmed. We need to keep going, win the two games between now and the end of the year and learn from the mis-

takes we have made.”

Neymar had Barcelona’s best effort of the first-half with a curling effort that was brilliantly tipped over the bar by Gorka Iraizoz.

However, it was the hosts that had the better of the chances before the break as Muniain fluffed his lines after Andoni Iraola’s cross was deflected perfectly into his

path before Gorka Toquero headed wide when unmarked from Muniain’s cross.

Martino’s men improved after the break as Athletic’s pressing wavered slightly and Neymar should have given them the lead when he raced onto Cesc Fabregas’s fine through ball but slipped as he shot and the ball sailed well over.

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REATER NOIDA: Rahil Noorani, driver from Mumbai, clinched the 2013Volkswagen Polo R Cup title after a podium finish in Race 3 even as Pune driver Gaurav Mehta won an action filled Race 2 of the Volkswagen Polo R Cup to win his first ever race in a competitive series.

South African driver Jeffrey Kruger returned to the top of the podium at the Buddh International Circuit in Race 3 to end the season on a high. Race 2 was redflagged after young driver Samarth Jaiswal crashed with the car rolling multiple times. Jaiswal walked away unhurt.

Rahil Noorani commented, “Today happens to be my birthday and this is the best gift I could have given to myself. It was a very emotional moment for me. This is my third attempt and previous two times I missed out by couple of points so this is very special and I can say I am third time lucky. The engineers, mechanics and entire

BIRTHDAY GIFT: Rahil Noorani receiving the award on his birthday.

Volkswagen team are responsible for this so a big ‘thank you’ to all of them.”

Yatin Magu commented on his Junior title win, “I am extremely glad to win this title. I was leading before this round and despite no podiums I have been able to finish all the 3 race of this weekend at de-

cent places. This season has been very successful for me and I look forward to more racing in the future.”

Champion of 2013 season, Rahil Noorani has been offered a seat for the whole season of JK Tyre FB 02 2014 and a guest drive at Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 2014. Jeffrey

Kruger was announced the Star of Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2013 and has been offered a Guest drive at theVolkswagen Golf R Cup 2014 in Europe.

Yatin Magu has been offered a fully sponsored seat for the next season of Volkswagen Polo R Cup. Race 2 of this round started with Angad Singh Matharoo on pole alongside New Delhi youngster Lee Keshav Gupta. Both front row drivers got overtaken at the start, allowing third placed driver Gaurav Mehta to jump into the lead as they headed into the first corner. Lee slotted into second place with fast starting Jeffrey Kruger up to second place at the end of lap 1. Jeffrey made his move on Lee on lap 2 and moved in to second place and looking to challenge Gaurav. However the lap was red-flagged on lap 4 when Samarth Jaiswal’s Race Polo made contact on the rear left and flipped multiple times at the penultimate corner.

UALA LUMPUR: Savouring his fifth Asian Tour victory at the Indonesia Open, Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar today moved up to fourth in the latest Order of Merit.

Bhullar’s earnings have gone up to USD 462,378 this season after he clinched his first title of the year yesterday.

With the top four Asian players at the end of the 2013 season qualifying for Team Asia to face Europe in the Ryder Cup-styled EurAsia Cup at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Malaysia, the talented Bhullar is poised to make the Asian team on his own merit. Current number one Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, who leads the rankings with USD 1.1 million, is almost assured of securing a place in Team Asia while third-ranked Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh (USD 486,667) and fifth ranked Anirban Lahiri of India (USD 407,801) currently occupy the top-four Asian slots.

Australian Scott Hend is second on the merit list with USD 569,464.

“I would like to qualify for the Asian team in the EurAsia Cup next year. That’s my goal now,” said Bhullar after cruising to a threeshot victory. “Before this, I actually thought I was slightly out of the race but looking at the Order of Merit now, I am definitely in it. It’s the first EurAsia Cup ever and I would love to be a part of the Asian team,” added the Indian, who picked up a winner’s cheque of USD 135,000.

Bhullar’s season has been hit-and-miss.

After starting the year with a second place finish at the Avantha Masters on home soil, he failed to register another top-10 on the Asian Tour until his Jakarta high where he led from start to finish.

Bhullar entered the Indonesia Open after finishing last in 60th place at the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf in Royal Melbourne but he kept his chin up despite his recent lack of results.

“I wasn’t feeling confident with my game coming to this week actually. I haven’t had much success but I know my game was up there and winning is just a matter of time.

“I waited so long for my fifth win and this is my 11th consecutive event already. I’ve been playing so many tournaments and mentally, I was exhausted. Indonesia is one of my favourite places as I won my first title on the Asian Tour here,” said Bhullar.

“I finished last at the World Cup and I wanted to prove to myself that I can still play well. I believed in myself. My family was there with me in Melbourne last week and they gave me a lot of encouragement.

Mentally, I was ready to win. Golf is a funny game. I just felt I was ready to take on the best players out here. My ball striking is good. I knew the win would come.” he said.

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IN BRIEF India set to become highest run scoring team in ODIs

NEW DELHI: When the Indian team scores the first run on December 5 against South Africa in the first One-dayer in Johannesburg, it will become the highestrun scoring team in the 50-over format of the game. India and Australia are currently level on 1,82,881 runs from 841 (a world record) and 825 matches respectively.

Australia though have far better winning percentage, having won 505 matches as against 423 of India. Pakistan are in the third spot among countries which have scored most ODI runs with 1,71,982 from 807 matches, followed by Sri Lanka on 146365 and the West Indies on 145260.

India are likely to remain on top for some time as they play five ODIs against New Zealand after the three-match South Africa series.

ICC People’s Choice Award winner to be declared tomorrow

MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council is scheduled to announce the shortlists for LG ICC Awards and ICC Test and ODI teams of the Year 2013 here tomorrow. ICC’s Chief Executive David Richardson would announce the shortlists and reveal the ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2013, the game’s governing body said. The LG People’s Choice Award winner would also be announced during the event, the media release added. This year’s award sees five players from four different countries nominated to win the only award voted by the public at the annual LG ICC Awards. The quintet of players in the running for the award are India captain M S Dhoni and his teammate Virat Kohli, Australia captain Michael Clarke, England skipper Alastair Cook and South Africa batsman AB de Villiers.

Junior National Athletics to feature 2000 athletes

BANGALORE: Around 2000 athletes from across the country are expected to take part in the 29th Junior National Athletics Championships which begins here tomorrow. The five-day meet, to be held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, will have 125 events in eight age-group competitions, four for boys and an equal number for the girls. Athletes who excelled in the meet will be selected for the national junior camps and thereafter for the next year’s Asian Junior Championships in Chinese Taipei and World Junior Championships at Eugene, United States. The Championships were originally scheduled to be held from October 15 to 19 but had to be postponed due to elections for Karnataka Athletics Association.

Karman advances to last 16 with facile win over Rathod

MUMBAI: Lanky Karman Kaur from Delhi showed good court craft as she humbled compatriot Rajshree Rathod 6-4 6-1 to enter the girls’ pre-quarterfinals in the CCIITF junior tennis tournament here today.

Karman served well and hit her ground strokes deep to dominate the match and wrapped it up in just 45 minutes. In a long draw-out boys singles tie, Arjun Ramakrishnan overcame Anurag Nenwani 5-7 6-4 6-2, while top two seeds — Ukranian Alexey Prokopchuk and Sri Lankan Sharmal Dissanayake — sailed into last 16 by beating their respective rivals without much ado.

Alexey routed Osama Shaikh 6-0 6-4, while Shamal outplayed Dhir Gala 6-2 6-2.

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garner some points.

A victory in the tournament or a final appearance would keep him in contention for place in the Australian Open qualifiers, next month.

“It’s frustrating. I have a match to play and I have no clothes, shoes or racquets. I am in a market, trying to buy T-shirts, shorts and shoes,” an exasperated Jeevan, told PTI from Dakar.

“As soon as I walked out, I knew it’s not there. I have placed a complaint and waiting. Let’s see. There is no flight until tomorrow or day after, don’t know what’s going to happen,” anxiousness was palpable in his voice.

Jeevan is seeded third in the singles and faces Swiss player Luca Margaroli in the USD 15,000 event to be held at the Olympique Club.

In the doubles, Jeevan and Setkic are seeded second and open their campaign against Malaysia’s Mohammed Assri Merzuki and Czech Republic’s Ivo Minar.

EW DELHI: Former national champion Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan is going through a torrid time in Senegal as an airlines has misplaced his bag, leaving the young Indian tennis player without clothes, shoes and most importantly his racquets ahead of his doubles match in an ITF Futures event.

Jeevan, who flew by Ethiopian Airlines, was in for a rude shock after landing in Dakar, Senegal last evening as he learnt that his bag has not arrived in the same flight. Now he was frantically looking forward to buying Tshirts, shorts and shoes from a local market.

He is scheduled to play his doubles match with Bosnian partner Aldin Setkic later today and has no option but to borrow racquets from somebody until he gets back his belongings.

After a bout of food poisoning forced an abrupt end to his campaign in Raipur ITF Futures tournament last week, the Chennai lad decided to flew to Senegal to

Shweta, Nikhil emerge best M

UMBAI: Shweta Hakke with three gold in her kitty, garnered 15 points to emerge as the best women athlete, while the corresponding honours went to VPM Sports Club’s Nikhil Kadam, who had one gold, three silver and a bronze to his credit on the final day of the Poinsur Gymkhana Open Athletic championships at their ground at Kandivali.

Sharing the day’s honours with the duo was the under-16 girl Ankita Bhuvad, who won the 100m, 200m 100m hurdles and a silver in the high jump event to become the second highest (18 pts) among all the winners in various categories. Ankita pipped Sarika Volla, who won three gold – high jump, triple jump and long

jump. However, Uddayachal’s Anushree Nair was credited with 20 points. Anushree emerged victorious in the 80m hurdles, 100m, 200m and long jump The honours in the boys under-16 was claimed Savio Sports Club’s Alden Noronha with wins in the 200m and 400m.

The individual winners in the various age groups were: GIRLS: Under-6: Sukhada Bhujhal – 5pts. Under-8: Srutisaiah (Chembur Trackmasters) – 11 pts.

Under-10: Srushti Shetty (Children’s Aca, Malad) – 15 pts.

Under-12: Sharvari Parulekar (Udayachal) – 9 pts. Under-14: Anushree Nair (Udayachal) – 20 pts. Under-16: Ankita Bhuvad (Children’s Aca, Malad). Women: Shweta Hakke (VPM SC).

Ghosal, Pallikal look to end year on a high H ONG KONG: India’s numero uno squash players, Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal, will be looking to end the year on a high when they compete against the world’s best in the Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Open, starting here tomorrow.

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event — the last of the year — gets underway with the main rounds at the Hong Kong Squash Centre tomorrow after two days of qualifying. It will then move to an all-glass court at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre for the semi-finals on December 7 and finals on December 8.

Arun Agrawal regains title

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UMBAI: Former champion Arun Agrawal of Matunga Gymkhana registered a fluent 30 victory over junior champion Jaiveer Dhingra to regain the senior billiards title, in the Malabar Hill Club Maharashtra State Selection Billiards & Snooker Tournament.

Agrawal, winner in 2011, cruised to an impressive 150-32, 150-40, 150-60 win and helped himself to his 11th state crown without dropping a frame right through the competition.

The supremely confident Agrawal dominated the championship round against an exhausted Dhingra who earlier endured a marathon four-hour

semi-final. The long-drawn battle against defending champion Mahesh Jagdale in the last four took its toll on Dhingra, who won the junior billiards and snooker titles last week.

Experienced Agrawal opened up with a brilliant 92 break on his first visit in the opening frame of the 150-up, best-of-five contest. He came up with another significant effort soon after when he fired a spectacular 146 on the first visit in the second frame that ended when he missed a red pot. Agrawal’s 20 lead with stunning efficiency left ONGC cueist Dhingra helpless as he made a brave effort to keep his hopes alive.

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Former cricketer and brand ambassador of Apollo Munich Health Insurance Sourav Ganguly during the launch of the company’s new insurance policy in Chennai on Monday.

EW DELHI: Seeking to capitalise on its financial clout, the BCCI is set to demand a greater share of the profit from the revenues generated by the International Cricket Council.

According to sources in the BCCI, Srinivasan met the Cricket Australia chairman Walter Edwards in Singapore last week to discuss about the profit-sharing model between the member nations of the ICC. The meeting took place at the same time when the eight IPL-franchises were engaged in a brainstorming two-day workshop in Singapore.

“Srinivasan met the CA top boss and discussed India’s concerns about what he thought should be the profit-sharing model. The moot point of discussion was that India generates close to 75 percent of the income for the parent body. Therefore, we are well within our rights to demand a greater share of profit,” a BCCI official in the know of things

Indian cueists good run continue at IBSF World Snooker D

AUGAVPILS (Latvia): Manan Chandra led the way with a convincing win as Indian cueists capped off a good day in the IBSF World Snooker Championship, here today.

Chandra continued his dominance in the 15-Red format as he defeated Egypt’s Karim Elabd 4-1.

Brijesh Damani and Shahbaaz Adil Khan also emerged triumphant, winning their respective group league matches without much hassle. While Damani made a clean sweep with a 4-0 win over local challenger Maris Volajs, Khan also gave ample proof of his talent as he thumped Malta’s Mario Brincat 4-1 in a one-sided contest.

In the women’s section, Mumbai’s Arantax Sanchis registered her fourth successive win in the tournament when she beat Poland’s Dalia Alska in straight frames. Sanchis reigned supreme on the green baize

as she did not allow her opponent to take advantage. Sanchis has, so far, lost only two frames in the tournament and is well on course to top the group. Chitra M eked out her first win in the tournament when she defeated Nastya Toumilovitch of Belarus in straight frames to finally shrug off her losing streak.

However, there was disappointment in store for Varsha Sanjeev and Neena Praveen, both of whom lost their respective matches to Ng On Yee and Amornrat Uamduang.

Varsha lost to world champion Yee 1-3, while Praveen was overwhelmed by Uamduang 0-3.

Uamduang produced two breaks of 56 and 59 points in first two frames to knock the daylight out of Praveen.

In the Masters section (above 40), Nigel Lazar scored an emphatic 4-0 win over The Netherlands’ Peter Bertens.

S A Saleem once again failed to win the decider frame and lost to France’s Bernard Ballestra 2-3 in a keenly-contested match.

Results: Men’s: Manan Chandra (India) beat Karim Elabd (Egypt) 4-1 (59-57, 6976, 70-33, 72-00, 64-03); Brijesh Damani (IND) beat Maris Volajs (Latvia) 4-0 (64-26, 67(58)-02, 53-12, 59-22); Shahbaaz Adil Khan (India) beat Mario Brincat (Malta) 41 (56-49, 37-63, 97(56)-25, 80-23, 7142). Women’s: Arantxa Sanchis (India) beat Dalia Alska (Poland) 3-0 (76-30, 6914, 66-11); Chitra M (India) beat Nastya Toumilovitch (Belarus) 3-0 (32-76, 42-79, 57-65); Ng On Yee (HKG) beat Varsha Sanjeev (India) 3-1 (73(33)-27, 15-63, 4831, 55-26); Amornrat Uamduang (Thailand) beat Neena Praveen (India) 3-0 (78(56)-45, 85(59)-00, 66-20) Masters: Bernard Ballestra (France) beat S A Saleem (India) 3-2 (46-58, 56-51, 63-49, 08-59, 57-49); Nigel Lazar (India) beat Peter Bertens (Netherlands) 3-0 (73-09, 61-21, 66-37).

Kambli to be discharged from hospital tomorrow

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UMBAI: The condition of former cricketer Vinod Kambli, admitted to Lilavati Hospital here on Friday after he apparently suffered a heart attack, improved today and he will be discharged tomorrow.

Kambli’s wife Andrea said doctors attending to him has told her that there was “no reason to worry”.

“Angiography was done on Vinod earlier in the day. The doctors said everything is fine and that there is no reason to worry. His health is a lot better now. He will be discharged tomorrow,” she said.

The 41-year-old was rushed to the suburban hospital by police personnel after he complained of chest pain while driving his car and sought help.

He was kept at the ICU of the hospital since then.

told PTI today.

ICC’s profit-sharing model is as follows: 75 percent of the profits is equally divided among full member nations like India, Australia, Sri Lanka, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa and Zimbabwe while the remaining 25 percent is distributed among the associate members.

It is learnt that members of BCCI’s affiliated units are unanimous in their stand with the president on this issue.

“Srinivasan is not demanding a greater share for himself. The bulk of our earnings from the ICC will then be pooled back into development of cricket. If earnings increase, the BCCI state units will stand to gain more as annual grant,” the official added.

In fact, at the ICC’s Financial and Commercial Affairs Committee meeting, the revenue-sharing model will come up for discussion and BCCI is likely to get more than equal share of the profit generated when the new commercial model is

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put in place for the five years between 2015-2020.

But for that the BCCI will need to wait till the end of the 2015 ICC World Cup in Australia and New Zealand when the existing commercial contracts expire.

Meanwhile, it has been decided that all IPL franchises will pay their players (including foreign players) in Rupee (INR) instead of USD which has been the norm during the six previous editions.

The cap for ‘Player Retention’ is likely to increase from four to five while the highest amount for retaining a player would be around Rs 12 crore.

A concept called “right to match” is also going to be introduced during this year’s auction where an existing franchise can veto the sale of a player currently in their squad.

The franchises will be given a specific number of cards known as ‘Joker Cards’ which will be used to veto the sale of a player to other franchise provided the old franchise has enough money after retention.

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UMBAI: Forty-two-year-old leg spinner Pravin Tambe, drafted into the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the first time today, is keen to carry the confidence earned from his stint in Indian Premier League into what would be his maiden first class game against Jharkhand from December 6.

“I have the experience of playing in IPL. But more than the experience, I have the confidence that I can bowl to good batsmen. I have to play with the same confidence here,” Tambe said after he was picked for the game against Jharkhand by the Mumbai selection panel headed by national chief selector Sandeep Patil.

Tambe earned his maiden call-up after becoming the leading wickettaker in the Champions League T20 held in September and then adding 25 more scalps to his kitty in the ongoing local inter-club Kanga League tournament. He scalped 12 wickets in five games at an average of 6.50 in the T20 League, and then picked up four five-wicket hauls in Kanga League A division for D Y Patil Sports Academy.

The spinner was expecting the call-up and said it was a dream come true to represent Mumbai.

“When I returned from Champi-

ons League T20, my performance in Kanga League was really good. I bagged three 6-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. If you perform well in A division and if the team needs spinners, then you can get into the team. I thought I could come into the team,” he said.

Indian team leaves for South Africa M Manchester City Football Club held a clinic for All-Star FC consisting of Bollywood Alisters like Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Dino Morea and tennis star Leander Paes. The Etihad and Jet Airways organized clinic was conducted by Alex Williams, former Manchester City goalkeeper and MBE, who is currently the Community Ambassador for the club.

UMBAI: India’s ODI cricket team, led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, today departed for South Africa to compete in a threematch series starting December 5.

The ODI series commences on December 5 and ends with the third and final game on December 11 followed by a two-Test series from December 18 to 30. The ODI squad comprises 16 members, including

limited overs specialists Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mohit Sharma and Amit Mishra, while the Test team is made up of 17 players.

Squad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli,Yuvraj Singh,Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin,Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Amit Mishra, Ajinkya Rahane.

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