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MNS STUDENTS WING THREATENS TO TARGET TOLL BOOTHS AT MUMBAI’S AIRPORTS, WARNS THEY WILL BE RANSACKED IF NOT CLOSED WITHIN NEXT 48 HOURS
MNVS cadres at the police station
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from terminals at both the airport has been sanctioned. he Maharashtra Navnir- They allege that the operator man Vidyarthi Sena earns about Rs 45 lakh per (MNVS) today filed a month through this activity. complaint with the Deputy According to MNVS vice Commissioner of Police president, Akhil Anil Chitre, it (DCP-VIII) against GVK Infra- is extortion from innocent structure, the company that Mumbaikars. He said, “We has developed a major part of have demanded that Mumthe city's domestic and inter- bai police take appropriate national airports, demanding action against GVK, and have that toll collection be stopped given 48 hours to the cops. If at the both the airports. they will not turn our comA ten-member delegation plaint into an FIR, we will met with the DCP, asking for show our real face and ranthe relevant laws under which sack the entire toll departthe collection of toll from vehi- ments at both the airports.” cles waiting to pick passengers Chitre further stated, “I
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have enquired with several relevant authorities who agree that the amount being collected is illegal and is very high by all standards. This issue is not being raised because election are around the corner. In 2012 also we had made our stand on the toll issue clear in writing.” DCP Zone VIII, N.D. Chavan said, “We received the complaint in writing, and on Tuesday we are going to conduct a meeting between the GVK authorities and MNS party workers. If needed, necessary action will be taken under the law.”
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EC issues draft norms for poll manifestos; all national and state political parties invited to offer views and suggestions by February 7 By Prashant Hamine
tion manifestos shall not contain anything repugrom now on, political nant to the ideals and parties and contesting principles enshrined in candidates on election the Constitution. Aleve cannot shower free- though it has given a bies and sops just like that green signal to promises in the hope that the elec- of welfare measures, it has torate will be swayed by it added a proviso requiring and vote them to power. the political parties to exThe Election Commission plain their rationale and of India (ECI) acting on proposed funding mechthe Supreme Court ver- anism. In short, political dict of July 5, 2013 has parties will now have to now issued draft guide- explain the rationale and lines for political parties funding mechanism for and contesting candiContinued on pg 9 « dates wherein their elec-
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Celebrating hope and life Afternoon Despatch & Courier
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Do you think ransacking toll nakas will affect investment in infrastructure projects in the state? Vijay Kaminwar activist Yes We have voted for the MNS and the representatives in the state assembly but they have only ransacked the nakas, instead of taking up the issue in the Assembly. Siddharth Kumar financial expert Yes The first thought of any businessman is the security of his business and investment. Under such circumstances, no one will want to take a risk. Kajal Gohil House wife No Toll nakas are charging excessive money and their accounts are not transparent.
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oday is World Cancer Day and the ADC thought about talking hope and enthusiasm among people living with this disease, instead of talking about the disease itself. Ugam, a voluntary support group formed by Childhood Cancer Survivors from the After Completion of Therapy (ACT) clinic of Tata Memorial Hospital, is organising an art festival today, where cancer patients and survivors will showcase their talents of drawing, painting, dance and music. With age being no bar, cancer patients from the ages of three to sixty are coming together to celebrate life. While some will actively participate in various workshops and events, others will be present to cheer for their friends and be a part of the fanfare. The ADC spoke to some of these bravehearts and was amazed by their unfazed spirit.
Small Wonder: For Sahemida Zaheer Ahmed, it was her courage and faith in the fact that her three-year-old baby boy Zaid would survive the 'risky' surgery for a brain tumour, that has
brought her and Zaid this far. “Six months ago, Zaid was diagnosed with a brain tumour. The doctors had told us that the surgery would be a risky one as the tumour had spread to the pituitary glands, the nerve of the eye and several other parts on the left side of his brain. They even added that even through surgery, not all of the tumour could be removed. We were worried and concerned, but did not have any other option as we could not let Zaid live with the tumour. So placing our faith in God and the doctors, we decided to go ahead with the surgery. Fortunately, the surgery went off well. While most of the tumour has been removed, the remaining has to be treated using radiation. Because of his age, the radiation has been put on hold for now,” said Sahemida. Zaid will attend the festival today and watch his friends take part in the festivities. “Ab toh chota hai toh kuch kar nahi payega, par hum jayenge (He is too young to participate, but we will be there),” said Sahemida. Hold on to hope and patience and be treated on time is Sahemida's message for cancer patients and their families.
Helpline number launched:
Recently, Kohinoor Hospital at Kurla launched India’s first live Cancer Televideo Online (CTVO) counseling service, as a public service initiative to help patients and their families deal better with cancer. This is an interactive counseling line, open to the public from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 5 pm. For tele-counseling, one can dial 022-61166116, and for a web group chat via Google Hangout, one can connect to Cancerhopesoars.
Teen Spirit: “Mujhe painting karni hai par mere daaye haath ki ungli kaam nahi karti. Mujhse jitna hoga utna mai karungi. Mujhe painting karna acha lagta hai, (I want to paint but the fingers of my right hand don't function, But I will do whatever I can. I like to paint),” said 16-yearold Priyadarshini Swahili from Orissa, who is in Mumbai for treatment. Priyadarshini was diagnosed with a brain tumour a year ago and it was a painful time for the family. But today, after undergoing surgery and radiation, Priyadarshini sounds like a happy girl.
The Strength of Age: 61-year-old Sujata Kshirsagar is eager to see what the art festival is Pics: Sushil Kadam | ADC
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Gajanan Pattewar Entrepreneur Yes. Naturally, a businessman will bother about the security of his investment, no matter how small it is.
MBMC launches drive to eradicate Elephantiasis By Suresh Golani
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Muna Hakke Student No. I always wonder, how they charge for driving on roads which are in such a bad condition. In Kolhapur, on a short stretch, there are nine toll nakas. Readers wishing to participate in ‘Opinions’ may send us their name, day-time telephone number with a passport-size photograph to letters@afternoondc.in Your Subject line must be: opinion
VASTU TIP OF THE DAY The main door of your house should not make a creaky noise. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)
all about. She wants to meet people, watch television, listen to music, and feel alive. This woman, who faced no health issues for 60 years of her life, was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumour three months ago, after suffering from a bout of fits. “I was shocked to hear her diagnosis but I did not let it affect me. I knew we had to fight the battle against cancer together and I knew we would win. She underwent a surgery in November and is under radiation therapy now. She is doing well and will be fine,” said Sujata's husband Chandrakant. “Cancer can be fought with timely and correct treatment along with care and love from one's family and friends. It is a battle that has to be fought with courage,” he added.
UNSAFE TOUCHES: This is a display cautioning against Child Sexual Abuse.
TOP: The inside of the Bottle Mountain, created from plastic bottles. Above: The mountain as seen from the outside.
n an attempt to arrest the growth in new cases of Filaria (Elephantiasis), the health department of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is all set launch a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) drive at Kashigaon health post in Mira Road from February 10 to 14. Civic personnel and health workers will move from door to door distributing and administrating Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and Albendazole tablets as per the age bracket prescription to the local populace. However, children below the age of two, pregnant women and people who are severely ill can't be administered with the drugs. Elephantiasis is caused by the nematode worm, either Wuchereria Bancrofti or Brugia Malayi and is transmitted by ubiquitous mosquitoes. “This is a curable disease and once a patient is found, we put him on a treatment of DEC," said Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Dr. Sambhaji Panpatte. This apart, the MBMC had carried out a blood sampling in affected areas during the specific time period of 9 pm to 12 am.“It is important for people to co-operate with health workers because those carrying the vector might not be aware of its presence in their blood stream,” insisted Dr. Pramod Padwal, adding that early detection and intervention is vital in eliminating new cases.
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Magic or comedy?
Being a journalist is no easy job, considering there are plenty of people around just waiting to make an ass out of you. The ‘Third Generation Illusionist’ – Amey Vikas Sarang – alias ‘AVS’ tried to do exactly that to a room full of journalists and photographers at the Press Club of Mumbai on Friday. Dressed in a t-shirt, corduroy waistcoat and sports shoes too huge for comfort, Sarang attempted ‘three miraculous thrilling acts’ for the ‘audience’ in what he claimed was his effort to promote magic as an art. He
Amey Vikas Sarang aka AVS
flipped over 17 sunglasses in one minute, ‘broke’ free of nine handcuffs behind a black cloth in a minute and then ‘escaped’ after being handcuffed behind his back in 2.65 seconds. All this sounds marvellous, but for the audience who saw the chain of the handcuffs snap while they were being ‘tested for strength’, there was nothing thrilling or spectacular. If that wasn’t enough, the gentleman who was fastening the handcuffs onto Sarang’s wrists behind his back tried to prove the credibility of the prop to the audience by pushing one end of the handcuff in and trying to pull it out, expecting it to stay put. He was in for a surprise when the prop opened with ease and made a slight grating sound even after ‘clicking’ shut. If this didn’t elicit a loud enough guffaw from the audience, the fact the a representative from the Limca Book of Records was ‘witness’ to the event, with a preprepared certificate stating that Sarang had set new world records, brought on the laughs and sniggers. How in the world did they know he would be successful, even if these were records never attempted before? Also, didn’t they feel it necessary to check his props before he used them? This is perhaps why the Limca Book of World Records is nowhere close to Guinness.
What a difference a year makes!
Seems like a very long time ago, but in fact, it is less than a year since the ADC interviewed the now much “exposed” Anjali Damania and were the first to report her conversation with the a senior BJP leader who horrified her and sent her into the depths of despair with his blunt statement of the fact that politics makes very strange bed-
There’s always time for a little show-sha at Marine Drive where the definitive Mumbai pics are shot, as these three beauties get their gig underway.
fellows indeed. And now, she is openly warning said BJP leader Nitin Gadkari in open forums, Aam Aadmi cap still perched firmly on her head. Damania itself has grown rapidly from underdog to, at times, blustering neta, so swiftly does politics take over the average Indian, who are probably the only people in the world born political. And as to our own opinion of AAP, we have to admit it is not as sanguine as before. Like it or lump it, we are of the opinion that the attacks on north-easterners in the capital is a fall-out of the lumpen
behavior of the law minister of Delhi towards the Ugandan women of Khirki. Suddenly it seems to be open season again on people we regard as being “not like us”. And notice how the almost daily announcements of the AAP press conferences have begun to sound like mini diktats! Example – AAP PC on important announcement 30 January. AAP k Parivartan Rally (Car/Bike?Padayatra) 26 Jan 4 pm Sion Circle se Shivaji Dadar. Join AAP Political Revolution. 100 ko Fwd karo. 4.5 lakh ex-servicemen org
across Maharashtra joining AAP on 26 th Jan at Kandivali 7 pm. Come to think about it, a little like Hitler.
One unlamented exit
It is interesting to note that our former commissioner of police has gone out, not into the dark night of the soul but into the brazen light of UP politics, as gracelessly as he got in. Who can forget the strutting figure he cut during the hand over to Arup Patnaik, victim of lousy state politics in August 2012. He was seen as a creature of
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On the flip side...
On Monday, as the country’s first monorail project took off in shiny splendour with its load of passengers from Chembur to Wadala, it was all colourfully pink- and sky blue and shiny steel, and clean platforms and a sense of adventure, as people reveled in the experience of air conditioning on local transportation. It was a holiday and everyone behaved like they were on holiday, senior citizens, happy housewives, children, all there so they could say they had been there, done that, first day, first trip, so on and so forth. If people we spoke to are to be believed, they had joined queues on Saturday night so as to be among the first on Sunday morning at 7 am. - the ticket rates varying from Rs.5 to Rs.11. Our reporter Khushboo Panjabi witnessed the fun along the way, as the train stopped at Wadala, Bhakti Park, Mysore Colony, BPCL, Fertiliser Township, VNP-RC Marg Junction and Chembur. It is supposed to do the journey in 8 minutes, but this one took 20 and no-one was complaining and even the tracts of grey-green mangroves and the generally messy landscape was charming. But there is lots that needs to be attended to, from the fact that you have to use old one rupee coins in the ticket vending machines, to the measly time allowance of 20 minutes that each ticket allows. Apparently you have to be in an out of the station in 20 minutes from the
politicians and during his tenure, there was hardly anything he accomplished that could be termed edifying, quite the opposite in fact. So we are happy that he has gone, though we are now wondering why the state government is taking days to announce the new incumbent. No matter who comes, one thing is sure. He is going to be an improvement over his predecessor. But Mumbai deserves a police commissioner as fast as possible, and why this should be do difficult for our politicians to grasp, we cannot understand.
It’s great for a ride, as this little family discovers on Sunday in the monorail segment of Mumbai’s ambitious mass transportation projects. The thing is, will it end up going nowhere as the novelty value wears off?
time you buy the ticket. Khushboo was a bit of a laggard and ended up punching out 25 minutes after she bought her ticket, after enjoying the experience and the view and making careful notes of people and places and stuff. She she tried to use her token to get out, she was rejected – and had
to pay Rs 25 as a fine. Not the best way to start a relationship with passengers. Not a friendly sort of experience, she thought. Would she be using the service No, she said determinedly. Who is going to scout around for surly taxi men at the Wadala end!
04 CHANGE OF RELIGION I Kaveri Mallesh Mistri have changed my religion from Christian to Muslim vide Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-62385 dated January 23rd-29th 2014. C-33446
CHANGE OF NAME
I Farooq Haroon Rashid Mistry have changed my name to Farooq Haroon Rashid Telkhania vide Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-93565 dated January 26thFebruary 1st, 2012. C-33444 I Kaveri Mallesh Mistri have changed my name to Zubaida Mallesh Mistri vide Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-62387) dated January 23rd-29th, 2014. C-33445 I have changed my old name from Krishnadasan Balakrishnan to new name Krishnadas Balakrishna as per affidavit (KL 126868) dated 20th Jan 2014. C-33447 I Abdul Haq Umar Ghojariya my son have changed his name from Salman Abdul Haq Ghojaria to Salman Abdul Haq Ghojariya (as per Gazette No. X-66730 dated January 16-22, 2014). C-33448 I have changed my name from Abdul Haq Umar Ghojaria to Abdul Haq Umar Ghojariya (as per Gazette No. X-66731 dated January 16-22, 2014). C-33449 I have changed my name from Hawaben Abdul Haq Ghojaria to Hawa Abdul Haq Ghojariya (as per Gazette No. X-66732 dated January 16-22, 2014). C-33450 I have changed my name from Sangeeta Kantilal Porwal to Sangita Kiran Jain as per deed poll Affidavit dated 31/01/2014. C-33451 I have changed my name from Pradiprao Manikrao Deshmukh, to ‘Pradip Manikrao Deshmukh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 03/02/2014. C-33452 I have changed my name from Sumita Sachin Honawar, to ‘Archana Ashok Khandwe’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-52131) Dated: 12/12/2013. C-33453 I have changed my name from Shaikh Nasim Bano Jamal, to ‘Shaikh Naseem Bano Javed Husain’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-33454 I have changed my name from Jalvina Rubina Hyder Hamdani, to ‘Patrawala Rubina Aslam’ as per Affidavit Dated: 03/02/2014. C-33455 I have changed my name from Rubina Hamdani Jalvina, to ‘Patrawala Rubina Aslam’ as per Affidavit Dated: 03/02/2014. C-33456
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I have changed my name from Mr. Maganlal Hemchandbhai Vahora, to ‘Mr. Maganbhai Hemchandbhai Vahora’ as per Affidavit Dated: 03/02/2014. C-33457
I have changed my name from Sadiq Masoom Shaikh to Mohammed Sadique Masoom Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 3/02/2014. C-33473
I Rakeshchandra Ramswrup Diwakar have changed my name to Rakesh Ramswrup Diwakar as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33487
I have changed my name from Mr. Yasin Balsania, to ‘Mr. Mohammed Yasin Balsania’ as per Affidavit Dated: 03/02/2014. C-33458
I have changed my name from Rafik Alimiya Shaikh to Rafik Alimiya Chaugle as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.03/02/2014. C-33474
I Shail Kumar Jindal have changed my name to Shail Jindal as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33488
I have changed my name from Mohamed Moeez Mushtaque Ahmed Khan to Moiz Mushtaque Ahmed Khan as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.03/02/2014. C-33475
I Surendra Prasad Jindal have changed my name to Surendra Prasad Agrawal as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33489
I have changed my name from Prabjyot Ranjitsingh Bajwa, to ‘Prabjyott Ranjitsingh Bajwa’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-18023) Dated: 06/09/2007. C-33459 I Dineshkumar Sohanlal Jain have changed my name to Dinesh Sohanlal Jain vide Affidavit dated 29th January 2014. C-33460 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohammed Afaque Mohammed Atiq to Mr. Sayyed Mohammed Afaque Mohammed Atiq as per Affidavit No: 711904. C-33461 I have changed my name Aasmabi Nazir Sayed to Aishabi Nazir Sayed as per Maharashtra Gazette No. (U-54549) C-33462 I have changed my name from Thanwar Rochomal Jaisinghani to Thanwardas Rochomal Jaisinghani as per Affidavit. C-33463 I have changed my name from Deepak Kishinchand Chhabria to Deepak Kishinchand Chhabra as per Affidavit. C-33464 I have changed my name from Arti Deepak Chhabra to Aarti Deepak Chhabra as per Affidavit. C-33465 I have changed my name from Bhavesh Natvarlal Bosmia to Bhavesh Natvarlal Bosamia as per Affidavit dated 01.02.2014 C-33466 I have changed my name from Rashid Badaf Kadri to Rashid Badarullah Quadri as per Affidavit. C-33467 I have changed my name from Badaf Kadri to Badarullah Quadri as per Affidavit. C-33468 I have changed my name from Mussarrat Badaf Kadri to Musarrat Badarullah Quadri as per Affidavit. C-33469 I have changed my name from Anilkumar Nagendra Mishra to Anil Nagendra Mishra as per Maharashtra Gazette No. (X-48226). C-33470 I have changed my name from Hasina Abdul Sattar Shaikh to Haseena Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per Gazette No (X-80554). C-33471 I have changed my name from Payal Jiwandas Arora to Anjali Ravikant Karda as per Affidavit. C-33472
We “Mr. Devang Tulsidas Parekh” & “Mrs. Ruta Devang Parekh” have changed name of our minor son from “Hitansh Devang parekh” to” Krrish Devang Parekh” as per Affidavit dated 23rd January, 2014. C-33476 I have changed my name from “Mr. Pranamiya Prakash Kumar Shah” to “ Mr. Pranamya Prakash Shah ” as per Affidavit dated 09th January, 2014. C-33477 I have changed my name from “Mr. Vijay Kumar Mansukhlal Goradia” to “Mr. Vijay Mansukhlal Goradia ”as per Affidavit Dated 09th January, 2014. C-33478 I have changed my name from “Mr. Shahnawaz Ahmed Imtiyaz Ahmed” to “Mr. Shahnawaz Ahmed Shaikh” as per Affidavit Dated 01st February, 2014. C-33479 I have changed my name from “Sanjay Dilkhush Sarupria” to “Sanjjay Dilkhush Sarupria” as per Affidavit Dated 30th January, 2014. C-33480 I have changed my name from “Felicia Lobo Josephine / John” to “Felicia Richard Fernandes” as per Affidavit dated 03rd February, 2014. C-33481 I Rashmika Rajnikant Patel have changed my name to Rashmika Ramanbhai Desaria as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-56919 dated: 02/01/14 C-33482 I Jagrati Meethalal Bapna have changed my name to Jagruti Mahesh Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33483 I Shabina Ziauddin Sheikh have changed my name to Hajra Ziauddin Sheikh as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33484 I Krishna Ladoba Pednekar have changed my name to Krishnakant Ladoba Pednekar as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33485 I Mukund Rameshbhai Viradiya have changed my name to Gopal Rameshbhai Viradiya as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33486
I Sudha Devi Jindal have changed my name to Sudha Devi Agrawal as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33490 I Ayesha Meera Momin have changed my name to Mahjabin Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 03/02/14 C-33491 I Vijaykumar Jodhawat have changed my name to Vinay Jodhawat as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33492 I Kanakraj Nathmal Jain have changed my name to Kanakraj Nathmal Jodhawat as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33493 I Binaykumar Pandey have changed my name to Vinay Pandey as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33494 I Raishankar Vijaybhahadur Hindu (Yadav) have changed my name to Raishankar Vijaybhahadur Yadav as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33495
I Shagupta Shehzad Alam have changed my name to Shagufta Shehzad Alam as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 01/2/14 C-33503
I have changed my name from Esaek Rasul Mansuri to Ishaq Rasool Mansuri as per Affidavit dated 03.02.2014 C-33519
I Vandana Kumari have changed my name to Vandana Raghvendra Jha as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 01/2/14 C-33504
I have changed my name fromRashid Ali Hamid AlitoRashid Ali Hamid Ali Qureshias per Affidavit C-33520
I Praful Bhagwanbhai Patel have changed my name to Praful Bhagwanbhai Nakrani as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No X-93844 dated: 26/01/2012 C-33505
I have changed my name fromJakhana Vasanji Galato Jankhana Vasanji Galaas per Affidavit C-33521
I Hemkunvar Savjibhai Patel have changed my name to Hemlata Savji Patel as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/12/2013 C-33506 I Meenaben Popatlal Shah have changed my name to Meena Hasmukh Gada as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33507 I Khemraj Sardarmalji Jain have changed my name to Khimraj Sardarmalji Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33508 I Sajjankumar Khemraj Jain have changed my name to Sajjanraj Khimraj Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33509 I Dhirajlal Devashi Gala have changed my name to Dhiraj Devashi Gala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33510
I have changed my name from Munnaben Bhudiabhai Tandel to Munna Budia as per Affidavit C-33522 I have changed my name from Mohd. Mustafa Iqbal Ahmed to Mohammed Mustafa Iqbal Ahmed Sayyed as per Affidavit C-33523 I have changed my name from Bilkish Banu Mohammed Yusuf Shaikh to Bilkees Bano Mohammed Yusuf Shaikhas per Affidavit C-33524 I have changed my name from Geetha Sharngadharan to Krishnageetha Punathil as per Affidavit C-33525 We Kamaksha Prasad Sethy and Mrs. Trupti Kamaksha Prasad Sethy have change our minor child name from Trisha Kamaksha Prasad Sethy to Raavi Kamaksha Prasad Sethy as per Affidavit C-33526
I Kasturben Dhirajlal Gala have changed my name to Kastur Dhiraj Gala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33511
I have changed my name from Ajit Dilip Gujrati to Ajit Dilip Gujrathi as per Affidavit C-33527
I Kasturben Dhiraj Gala have changed my name to Kastur Dhiraj Gala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33512
I have changed my name from S. Antony Stalin to Fernando Anthonystalin Santhacruz as per Affidavit C-33528
I Iyengar Srivaramangai Sadagopan have changed my name to Miss. Srivarmangai Sadagopan as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33497
I Hasmukhlal Virji Gala have changed my name to Hasmukh Virji Gala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33513
I have changed my name from Santacruz to Fernando Santhacruz as per Affidavit C-33529
I Pallavi Chandrakant Parkar have changed my name to Ashwini Rakesh Sansare as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33498
I Gopalkrishnan Iswar have changed my name to Gopal Krishnan Iswar Iyer as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33514
I Sharmeen Mohd. Musaddaq Babi have changed my name to Shirin Hussain Bilaspurwala as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-39473 dated: 20/12/2012 C-33499
I have change my name from Koltharkar Padmashri Arjun to Shital Shriram Todankar as per Affidavit C-33515
I Mansoor Ali Abdul Quddus have changed my name to Mansoor Ali Abdul Quddus Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-33496
I Sonu Devi Kothari have changed my name to Sonu Kothari as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 31/1/14 C-33500
I have changed my name from Danis Isaq Mansuri to Danish Ishaq Mansuri as per Affidavit Dated 03.02.2014 C-33516
I Gayatri Devi Kothari have changed my name to Gayatri Kothari as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 31/1/14 C-33501
I have changed my name from Anis Esaek Mansuri to Mohammed Anis Ishaq Mansuri as per Affidavit dated 03.02.2014 C-33517
I Sayarabanu Mahammed Inamdar have changed my name to Sayara Abrar Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 01/2/14 C-33502
I have changed my name from Isaq Rasul Mansuri to Ishaq Rasool Mansuri as per Affidavit dated 03.02.2014 C-33518
I have changed my name from Geetha Srichand Bathija to Karishma Anil Katra as per Affidavit C-33530 I have changed my name from Suryakant Shantilal Soni to Suryakant Shantilal Satikuvar as per Affidavit C-33531 I have changed my name from Jaspritkaur Premjit Singh Saini to Jasprit Jatin Sanghvi as per Affidavit C-33532 I have changed my name from Shanthi Sundaresan to Shanthi Sundaresan Iyer as per Affidavit C-33533 I Anurag S/o Bhagwan Das Patkar, have changed my name to Anurag Rajput for all purposes as per Affidavit 870 Dt.03/02/2014 C-33534
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he announcement of Mumbai’s new police chief will have to take place this week, or at the most, this month. The fact that most IPS officers are due for transfers and promotions has left Mumbai waiting for the announcement of its new police commissioner, which has not taken place till now, as the Congress-NCP led government has avoided it on some pretext or the other. Several political analysts and legal experts believe the government has three important reasons which will force Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to declare the new CP as early as possible. One among the significant reasons, is the sudden exit of Satyapal Singh last week, from the post of Satyapal Singh (left) seen here receiving his bouquet when he took over from outgoing Mumbai Police Chief. The post, CP Arup Patnaik, resigned on January 31, leaving the post vacant without a successor. temporarily being handled by Joint Commissioner of Police (Adminis- Commissioners and Igs, but the tration) Hemant Nagrale, cannot power to transfer police officers of be kept vacant for long. the rank of Deputy Superintendents “This has now put the govern- and Additional SPs of state services As the news of the appointment ment in a tricky situation, where will be vested with Patil, while the of the new CP was doing the the CM will have to speed up the state DGP and department heads rounds, there was hardly any selection process,” said a few IPS under his jurisdiction, will now have movement in the corridors of officers, who are also due for their the power to transfer police personMantralaya yesterday. Chief promotions and transfers. nel till the level of Police Inspector. Minister Prithviraj Chavan was Another significant point, is that Lastly, as the Lok Sabha elections in New Delhi discussing the seat the differences between Chavan are scheduled to be held in midsharing issue with party Presiand Home Minister R.R. Patil over April, the code of conduct will be dent Sonia Gandhi, and later the issue of police transfers, has al- put to effect by the first week of with Rahul Gandhi. He returned ready been sorted out in last March. Considering this, the govlate in the evening. According to month’s Cabinet sub-committee ernment in general, and Chavan in sources, the announcement of meeting. It was finally decided that particular, will have to decide on the new Commissioner is exthe CM would continue to decide who will be the new police chief. pected today. the transfers of the IPS officers of the neel.shah@afternoondc.in ranks of Commissioner, Additional
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SBS Group launches its Roop Mantra, a unique ayurvedic product to ensure fair skin
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he SBS group, which has become a synonym for success, has now entered skincare segment. The group has already changed the direction and dimension of the Hair care and Healthcare segment.
Its famous products, Dr. Ortho and Kesh King have created a new competition in the market of Ayurveda and Cosmetics. The Chief Operating Officer of the SBS Group, Jitendra Mahajan has informed us that after many years of research and hard work, products like 'Roop
Mantra' are introduced in the market. Roop Mantra Capsule, Face Cream, and Face Wash will work as a special Ayurvedic treatment. They are prepared from rare herbs like Aloe Vera, Tulsi, Draksha, Haridra, Chandan, Multi, Brahmi, Pushkar Mool, Narangi, Pipli, Hair Chay, and Keera. These herbs will help make the skin healthy and fair without any side effects. Apart from these benefits, they also help in removing wrinkles, pimples, dark spots, and dryness. Roop Mantra has passed all the parameters and nourishes the skin from inside. It works from the root to the top most layer of the skin. This product will be made available in all 23 states simultaneously. Getting rid of pimples and acne is very simple and now everybody can have a fair and bright face. The company is making all out efforts in ensuring that its products are easily available to customers all across the country. It has established a 24x7 helpline: (0171-30551777) where health experts will be available to answer queries regarding skin related issues.
Trans-harbour line to undergo maintenance this week By A Staff Reporter
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wing to engineering and maintenance work on the Thane-Turbhe-Vashi trans-harbour line, all Up and Down trains on this line will remain cancelled in the afternoons for this entire week (February 3 to 8). Railway officials said that railway commuters are permitted to travel on central or harbour line during the mega block. The Railways will carry out engineering maintenance work on this line from 12.00 noon to 1.30 pm from Monday (February 3) to Saturday (February 8). Block on Down line will be operated after the last Nerul local leaves Thane at 11.28 am and on the Up line after the arrival of Thane local at 11.58 am.
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Pain into poetry By Vishnudas Sheshrao
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hile her husband stood at the border, eye-to-eye with the enemy, she struggled to put her inner turmoil down with pen and paper. She was aware that there were millions like her, whose husbands were patrolling or keeping vigil on the borders. Lt General Iqubal Singh Singha's wife Balli Singha's collection of poems 'Aagaj' was published yesterday at Sagarmatha in Colaba. Balli Singha, who witnessed the horrors of the Kargil war first hand, said, “It was very painful to see casualties being brought down from the treacherous heights. Eyes went dry. We also had to kill those militants who had infiltrated into our land. Their wives and sisters must have had to face the same trauma of war.” She added, “I put down those painful experiences and feeling onto paper as they rose in my heart.
Most of the poems are related to the border. Few are about from urban life. No need to mention the 26/11 horror, or the war on the field of cricket, etc.”
06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Jyotiben Ganaji Savla to Jyoti Mulchand Dedhia as per Affidavit C-33535 I have changed my name Nahid Shaikh to Nahid Sharif as per Affidavit C-33536 I have changed my name Peruvilla Veetil Pradeep Nambiar to Pradeep Nambiar as per Affidavit C-33537 I have changed my name Genevine Ebrahim to Genevive Ebrahim as per Affidavit C-33538 I have changed my name from Phol Wati to Phoolwati as per Affidavit C-33539 I have changed my name from Vinod Rajendra Pille to Vinod Rajendra Pillai as per Affidavit C-33540 I have changed my name from Munira Bai to Munira Abbas Jawadwala as per Affidavit C-33541 I have changed my name from Babulal Udaylal Jain to Bharat Udaylal Jain as per Affidavit C-33542 I have changed my name from Hemadevi Bansilal Jain to Hema Bansilal Jain as per Affidavit C-33543 I have changed my name from Jagdishprasad Kaluram to Jagdishprasad Kaluram Kumavat as per Affidavit C-33544 I have changed my name from Pravin Masarimal Raval to Pravinkumar Mishrimal Rawal as per Affidavit C-33545 We have changed our child name from Sahil Pravin Rawal to Sahil Pravinkumar Rawal as per Affidavit C-33546 I have changed my name from Pravin Rawal to Pravinkumar Mishrimal Rawal as per Affidavit C-33547 I have changed my name from kulsumben Rizwanbhai Seliya to Kulsum Rizwan Seliya as per Affidavit C-33548 I have changed my name from Rizwanbhai Mehboobbhai Seliya to Rizwan Mehboob Seliya as per Affidavit C-33549 We have changed our child name from Binyabin Rizwan Bhakka Seliya to Binyamin Rizwan Seliya as per Affidavit C-33550
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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Bhalchandra Tukaram Chawan to Bhalchandra Tukaram Chavan as per Affidavit C-33553 I have changed name from Bhagyashre Bhalchandra Chawan to bhagyashree Bhalchandra Chavan as per Affidavit C-33554 I have changed my name from Dakshaben Prabhudas Soni to Daksha Ramkumar Advani as per Affidavit C-33555 I have changed my name from Mudassar Bashir Khot to Muddassir Bashir Khot as per Affidavit C-33556 I have changed my name from Brijmohan Shrikrishna Shrikanth to Shrikrishna Shrikant Jaiswar as per Affidavit C-33557 We have changedour minor child name from Arti Sanjay Palkar to Aarti Sanjay Palkar as per Affidavit C-33558 I Have changedmyname from Durgabai Onkar Mahajan to Dagubai Onkar Mahajan as per Affidavit C-33559
I have changed my name from Nahar Chainroop Amar Singh to Dinesh Amar Singh Nahar as per Affidavit. C-33571 I have changed my name from Irshad A Imamuddin Pawle to Irshad Imamuddin Pawle as per Affidavit. C-33572 I have changed my name from Fazlul Haque Mohammad Ali Shaikh to Fazlul Haq Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33573 I have changed my name from Smita Kishor Mhatre to Sadiya Fazlul Haq Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33574 I have changed my name from Safiq / Safikbhai Abdul Hamid Sunasara to Safik Abdul Hamid Sunasara as per Affidavit. C-33575 I have changed my name from Rajaiya Narmula to Rajaiah Narmula as per Affidavit. C-33576 I have changed my name from Sathish Narmula to Satish Narmula as per Affidavit. C-33577 I have changed my name from Mohammad Saddiqe to Mohammad Siddiqe Khan as per Affidavit. C-33578
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I have changed name from Maherbakhash Abbas Ali Momin to Maherbux Abbas Ali Momin as per Affidavit C-33560
I have changed my name from Mohammad Imran Shaikh to Mohd Imran Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33579
I have changed my name from Sirajuddin Omer Harnekar to Siraj Umar Harnekar as per Affidavit. C-33595
I have changed my name from Maherbakhsh Abbas Ali Momin to Maherbux Abbas Ali Momin as per Affidavit C-33561
I have changed my name from Mohammad Shabbir Shaikh to Mohd Shabbir Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33580
I have changed my name from Omer Harnekar to Umar Harnekar as per Affidavit. C-33596
I have changed my name fromMiss Sadaf Mohammed Arif to Miss Sadaf Mohammed Arif Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33581
I have changed my name from Mohammad Sharif Habib to Mohammad Sharif Habib Siddiqui as per Affidavit Dt.3001-2014 C-33597
We have changed our minor child name from Krishna Triveni Prasad Gupta to Krishna Triveni Prasad Agrahari as per Affidavit C-33562 I have changed name from Triveni Prasad Gupta to Triveni Prasad Agrahari as per Affidavit C-33563 I have changed my name from Sunita Gupta to Sunita Agrahari as per Affidavit C-33564 I have changed my name from Pratiksha Rajendra Bhadange to Smita Rajendra Bhadange as per Affidavit C-33565 I have changed my name from Prathamesh Dhanraj Godse to Prathmesh Dhanraj Godse as per Affidavit C-33566 I have changed my name from Bharatkumar Dashrathlal Suthar to Bharat Dashrathlal Suthar as per Affidavit C-33567 I have changed my name from Abhijit Ravindra Sawant to Abhijeet Ravindra Sawant as per Affidavit C-33568
I have changed my name from Navinkumar Laxmidas Bhanushali to navin Laxmidas Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-33551
I have changed my name from Rehmat Begum Nizamuddin Masoori to Rehmat Anwar Mansuri as per Affidavit C-33569
I have changed my name from Michelle Charlotte Mark Noronha to Michelle Mark Noronha as per Affidavit C-33552
I have changed my name from Saleha Bano Masrur Ahmed Ansari to Salehabanoo Masroor Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit. C-33570
I have changed my name from Mrs. Khadija Begum Mohammed Arif to Khatija Begum Mohammed Arif Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33582 I have changed my name from Sajju Abdul Qayum to Shahjahan Abdul Qayum Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33583 I have changed my name from Mushtakim Abdul Qayum Shaikh to Mustakim Abdul Qayum Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33584 I have changed my name from Nikhat Parveen Juned Ahmed Siddique to Nikhat Parveen Juned Ahmed Siddiqui as per Affidavit. C-33585 I have changed my name from Saeed Ahmed Mohammad Yaseen to Saeed Ahmed Mohammad Yaseen Momin as per Affidavit. C-33586 I have changed my name from Neelam Sara Manohar Telawane to Neelam Sara Aseem Sayyed as per Govt of Maharashtra Gazette No. X-11899 dated. 07.08.2008. C-33587 I have changed my name from Manohar M Telawane to Aseem Sayyed as per Govt of Maharashtra Gazette No. X-3899 dated. 21.06.2007. C-33588
I have changed my name from Sunita Mohanlal Sharma to Aaisha Mohammed Sharif Siddiqui as per Affidavit Dated. 30-01-2014. C-33598 I have changed my name from Almas Banoo Ashraf Fazal to Almas Shabbir Ghori as per Affidavit dated. 15-01-2014. C-33599 I have changed my name from Mr Deivasigamani Ramachandran to Mr Deyvaslkamani Ramachandran as per Affidavit. C-33600 I have changed my name from Ms Pinky Vashdev Makhijani to Mrs Hitakshi Ladhu Kapai as per Affidavit. C-33601 I have changed my name from Vidyarani Choudhari to Vidya Charudatta Choudhari as per Affidavit. C-33602 I have changed my name from Chaitanya Prakash Mahimkar to Anusha Chaitanya Date as per Affidavit. C-33603 I have changed my name from Shobha Govind Dhatingan to Shubhangi Vijay Dighe as per Affidavit. C-33604 I have changed my name from Shakeel Muhammad Ibrahim Shaikh to Mohammed Shakil Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33605
I have changed my name from Sushila Andrew Fargose to Sucila Andrew Fargose as per Affidavit. C-33606
I have changed my name from Ansar Parvez Abdul Sattar to Ansar Parvez Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33624
I have changed my name from Jeswani Narain to Jeswani Naraindas as per Affidavit. C-33607
I have changed my name from Ansar Parveez Abdul Sattar to Ansar Parvez Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33625
I have changed my name from Navani Vijaykumar Chetumal to Navani Vijay Chetumal as per Affidavit. C-33608 I have changed my name from Valecha Mohit Deepak to Valecha Mohit Deepaklal as per Affidavit. C-33609 I have changed my name from Ram Ramkewal to Vishwakarma Ramkawal Rambali as per Affidavit. C-33610 I have changed my name from Bansilal Laxmichand Suthar to Banshilal Laxmichand Suthar as per Affidavit. C-33611
I have changed my name from Nazneen Akhter Ansar Parveez to Nazneen Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33626 I have changed my name from Anwar to Anwar Ansari as per Affidavit. C-33627 I have changed my name from Akshya to Akshay Srivastava as per Affidavit. C-33628 I have changed my name from Vijaya to Vijay Bala Srivastava as per Affidavit. C-33629 I have changed my name from Pratapsingh Sitaram Pal to Pratap Sitaram Pal as per Affidavit. C-33630
I have changed mt name from Sangeeta Krishnakumar Karkera to Sangeeta Krishnakumar Chhabria as per Affidavit. C-33612
I have changed my name from Brijbala Pratapsingh Pal to Bala Pratap Pal as per Affidavit. C-33631
I have changed my name from Krishnakumar Paddu Karkera to Krishnakumar Paddu Chhabria as per Affidavit. C-33613
I have changed my name from Padamshali Satyanarain Narain to Satyanarayan Narayan Jilkar as per Affidavit. C-33632
I have changed my name from Sahil Krishnakumar Karkera to Sahil Krishnakumar Chhabria as per Affidavit. C-33614
I have changed my name from Jaidevrao Motiram Bharne to Jaydevrao Motiram Bharne as per Affidavit. C-33633
I have changed my name from Sampat Mangilal Kataria to Sampatlal Mangilal Kataria as per Affidavit. C-33615 I have changed my name from Vasant Lal Virjibhai Parmar to Vasant Virjibhai Parmar as per Affidavit. C-33616 I have changed my name from Pawant Ratanlal Parihar to Pawantdevi Ratanlal Parihar as per Affidavit. C-33617 I have changed my name from Gour Chandra Sambhu Ghosh to Gour Sambhu Ghosh as per Affidavit. C-33618 I have changed my name from Vinay Kumar Bhajan Lal Bachhuka to Vijay Bhajanlal Bachhuka as per Affidavit. C-33619 I have changed my name from Vijaysinh Kalyanji Motani to Vijayshinh Kalyanji Motani as per Affidavit. C-33620 I have changed my name from Nazneen Akhatar to Nazneen Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33621 I have changed my name from Nilesh Kumar Kantilal Pathad to Nilesh Kantilal Shah as per Affidavit. C-33622 I have changed my name from Nazneen Akhtar to Nazneen Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33623
I have changed my name from Kadar Ahmad Shaikh to Abdulkadar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33634 I have changed my name from Aayesha Shaikh to Aishabi Abdulkadar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-33635 I have changed my name from Shahbaz Maaz Ahmed Farooqui to Shabaz Maaz Ahmed Farooqui as per Affidavit. C-33636 I have changed my name from Waqas Ahmed Maaz Ahmed to Waqas Ahmed Maaz Ahmed Farooqui as per Affidavit. C-33637 I have changed my name from Maaz Ahmed to Maaz Ahmed Farooqui as per Affidavit. C-33638 I have changed my name from Ashiya Bano Maaz Ahmed to Ashiya Bano Maaz Ahmed Farooqui as per Affidavit. C-33639 I have changed my name from Rajesh Chandresekhar Gond to Rajesh Kumar Chandresekhar Gond as per Affidavit. C-33640 I have changed my name from Chandrakantbhai Premchand Doshi to Chandrakant Premchand Doshi as per Affidavit. C-33641 I have changed my name from Mohin Shafik Qureshi to Mohammed Moin Shafik Qureshi as per Affidavit. C-33642
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Retired software engineer’s house robbed of jewellery worth Rs 63 lakh
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60 year-old retired software engineer registered a case of housebreaking after he found jewellery worth Rs 63 lakh missing from his fifth floor flat atWagh Apartments in Vile Parle on Monday afternoon. The complainant, Ramkrishna Bhagwant, who owns a consultancy firm, had gone to his sister’s house at Dombivli on February 1 to enquire about her health, and was shocked to received a call from his neighbour who informed him that the main door to his flat was open. Bhagwant rushed back to his home to find everything valuable was missing from his cupboard. He ini-
tially claimed that valuables totalling Rs.2 crore in jewellery and cash were missing, but later confirmed the loss at Rs.63 lakh. According to sources from the Vile Parle Police station, Bhagwant asked his neighbour to inform the police, and on reaching his house found that the cupboard and other lockers were ransacked, and jewellery was missing. Bhagwant lives with his wife in the flat and both are retired persons. Their two sons live in the US and Dubai. Wagh Apartments is a seven storeyed building, having one maternity hospital on ground floor. No CCTV cameras were installed inside or outside the building, and the watchman is kept only for night duty, added sources.
Mother-son duo to move HC against Ahmed Javed, others Vashi Police fail to file FIR against senior police officials despite court’s order By Tariq Khan
moved the HC which apparently upheld their petition and ordered A mother-son duo, Mohini them to be compensated with a fine Kamwani (79) and Dilip (58) have last year. announced that they will move the “The Vashi Police did not show Bombay High Court if the Vashi Po- any sensitivity before arresting an lice fails to register a case against old, frail widow. Even the HC had additional DG (law and order) observed the illegality of the arrest Ahmed Javed as per the directions by pointing out anomalies in the of a Belapur magistrate’s court. The station diary and circumstances two had allegedly been illegally ar- surrounding our detention. This rested in January 2012 in an attempt shows how the police deals with to suicide case when they had the very citizens they are supposed
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young couple in a suicide pact jumped off the Vashi bridge and was later rescued by a local fisherman. The couple from Ulhasnagar jumped in the Vashi creek on Monday morning as their marriage was not approved by the girl’s parents, since she is a minor. Suraj Ganwir, 22, and Rutuja Kamble, 16, survived the jump as Vinod Gaud, 45, saved them in time. Both of them were admitted to NMMC hospital in Vashi. The Vashi police has not registered a case stating that the duo is not in the state to record statements and are recuperating at the hospital. “Prima facie we have found that the couple was upset at her parents rejection to the marriage. They wanted to wait till the girl turned 18. Kamble was distressed and wanted to die. Ganwir tried to convince her otherwise but she didn’t budge. After a heated argument both of
to protect. I don’t care about the compensation and want Ahmad Javed and the other officers to be jailed for their act,” said Ms. Kamwani while speaking to reporters here. The Belapur court on Saturday had ordered the Vashi Police to register a case against Javed, who was the then Navi Mumbai police commissioner, along with former Vashi senior PI Raosaheb Sardesai, DCP Purushottam Karad and PI
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Laxman Kale. According to the court’s directions, the case was to be registered as per section 156 (3) of the CrPC. “We went to the Vashi police station on Saturday itself with the court order but they still haven’t filed an FIR. If they fail to do so soon, we will have to move the HC and point out a blatant violation of the court’s directions by the police,” advocate Vinod Gangwal, the Kamwanis’ lawyer said.
Young couple jumps of Vashi bridge only to be rescued by fishermen them decided to jump into the sea. They were saved as it was low tide and the fisherman was fishing right there”, said an official from Vashi police station. Gaud said, “I have never experienced any such incident before. I was sitting in my boat after laying a net when I saw a boy drowning. I left the net and pulled the boy up. He then told me that a girl had accompanied him too. I then pulled her out in time or she would have died. By the time I went back, my net had drowned. It costs around Rs.4,000 and it’s is my livelihood. Now I have to arrange money for a new net”. Gaud who stays in Indira Nagar, Mankhurd.
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Find a Maratha! State government asks varsity to find out Maratha students to initiate ‘Maratha Arakshan’ By Yatin Ingle
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ith the state government’s plan of Maratha Arakshan, reservation of seats for students belonging to the Maratha Community, there has been chaos at the Mumbai University campus. The government has MU to submit detailed information of all students belonging to the Maratha Community. As the varsity doesn’t have any documents to verify this fact, a hunting process has been launched to search students from this community.
In December 2013, the demand for inclusion of Maratha community into Other Backward Class (OBC) category reached the educational fields. After which,the state higher education department asked universities in the state to compile data related to Maratha students as per orders issued by the state General Administration Department. The state government has already constituted a committee headed by Industries Minister Narayan Rane to look into the demand for Maratha reservation. As this community was earlier included in the open category, college and varsities do not carry any specific documents to find students belonging to it. The MU has now asked students of this community to submit their documentations for verification. Mahadeo Jagtap, senate member, MU said, “The varsity should carry a separate category for Marathas, Jains and other communities so that it is easier for them to verify the documents”. The varsity’s admission form is in a format that only has options for reserved categories of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Nomadic Tribes, whereas any other community is considered as an open category without any specifications of the caste or community. M.A. Khan, Registrar, MU said, “The process has increased the work for varsity officials as well as the students. We have to ask students to submit their documents and the varsity will have to verify these documents to forward it to the government”.
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Notice is hereby given that my Client Mr. Mehboob Ahmed Nazir Ali Shaikh intends to purchase and acquire land from Mr. Akbar Rozan Shaikh his share of land described in the Schedule here under written. My client have further instructed me to investigate the title of the said land. Any person having any claim or any Right of the land described in the Schedule here under written either by way of sale, Gift, Mortgage, Possession, Charge, Lien whatsoever are hereby requested to make same known in writing along with the Supportive documents to me within period of 14 days from date of Publication here of failing which shall assume that there is no Right, Claim, Demands and in any event the same in any shall be deemed to have been waived and abandoned and the transaction is Completed. The Schedule above refered to : All that piece or parcel of land bearing Old S.No.180 New S.No.47 Hissa No.20 village Tarodi Bhayandar (W), Taluka Dist: Thane. Area admeasuring 200 sqmtrs.
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avi Mumbai’s City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has decided to go ahead with the Navi Mumbai International Airport project and issue ‘request for qualifications’ tenders on February 5. CIDCO chairman Pramod Hindurao said, “The clearance is received for the project from the ministries of civil aviation and environment departments. Most of the villagers have accepted the rehabilitation package offered and hence we have decided to go ahead with the project and invite RFQs on February 5”. Vice chairman and Managing Director, CIDCO added, “We do not wish to delay the process and so the RFQs invite will be going on across the globe and there The airport, conceived 27 years ago, has been held up due to issues relating to land acquisition and environment. The project-affected persons (PAPs) had agreed to Maharashtra’s offer of 22.5 per cent of developed land for every hectare of land acquired. The government also agreed to offer one floor space
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are negotiations going on with the six villages out of the 18 who have yet to give their consent for land acquisition. Land to be acquired from this villages is 457 hectares”. The Navi Mumbai International Airport will provide an alternative to the Mumbai’s international airport and the project will come up at Ulwe village near Panvel. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, during the launch of T2 terminal on January 10, had said, “The pending issues regarding the project were resolved”. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in
Raj venting frustration at BJP, says Fadnavis
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tate BJP president Devendra Fadnavis yesterday remarked that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray was lashing out at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi out of frustration as the political space he was eyeing for is now being occupied by the BJP. Speaking to newspersons here at the state party office, he stated that the MNS chief by no stretch of imagination can become an alternative to the
UPA as it is the NDA which is the alternative. In a sarcastic remark, Fadnavis added that when the late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was alive, the MNS chief chose to give the late Sena chief more pain. After netting former Mumbai Police Commissioner Dr Satyapal Singh in the party, the state BJP president dropped another bombshell by claiming that the party was in touch with another former bureaucrat from the state cadre. Refusing to reveal the identity of the former IAS officer, he said that
the bureaucrat in his serving days was considered to be non-controversial, non-corrupt and well known for his upright behavior. Commenting upon the MNS chief’s remark about Modi not making reference to the late Sena chief in his speeches when in the state, the state BJP president disclosed that Modi has been in constant touch with Sena president Uddhav Thackeray. Party president Rajnath Singh during the Mahagarjana rally at BKC had made reference to the late Sena
After Satyapal Singh, BJP in bid to rope another former bureaucrat chief. Fadnavis termed late Sena chief Bal Thackeray as the father figure of the NDA. He said that there was double anti-incumbency wave in the state, one against the central government and another against the state government. The 2009 election gambit of the ruling Congress-NCP alliance of splitting the antiincumbency vote with the help of MNS has now failed as the BJP led NDA has occupied the MNS space. Besides that Modi has stopped the shift of anti-incumbency vote to the MNS.
Mumbai-Pune flyover bypassing Navi Mumbai proposed By Khushboo Panjabi
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n relation to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, Thane guardian minister Ganesh Naik has proposed that there be a flyover that connects Mumbai and Pune, but bypasses the satellite city nodes, because he believes that once the airport begins functioning, there will be traffic woes in the city. “After the airport is
opened, there will be a lot of built, it will be a better idea vehicles on the road. If a fly- and will help to reduce over bypassing the city is traffic.” CIDCO has offered 22.5 per cent of the developed land to the villagers, out of which there are six villages that are still opposing the offer. Due to the delay in the clearance process of land, the estimated cost of the project has risen by
305.76 per cent. The initial cost was estimated to be Rs. 4,766 crore in 1998 with an estimated 40 million passengers. This has gone up to around Rs. 14,573 crore with an expected footfall of 60 million per year.
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The proposal will be taken to the chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and will be discussed with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). Akshay Hudar, a resident of Sanpada, said, “Traffic will affect the satellite city after the airport is operational and the flyover will help to decongest the city.”
DO’S & DON’TS Continued from pg 1 « poll promises like subsidised power, cheap food grains, free tablet PCs and other such sops. The ECI has in its letter dated January 31, which was released yesterday addressed to political parties and contesting candidates, laid down the following draft guidelines while releasing election manifestos: “the election manifesto shall not contain anything repugnant to the ideals and principles enshrined in the Constitution and further that it shall be consistent with the letter and spirit of other provisions of Model Code of Conduct”. “The Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Constitution enjoin upon the State to frame various welfare measures for the citizens and therefore there can be no objection to the promise of such welfare measures in election manifestos. However, political parties should avoid making those promises which are likely to vitiate the purity of the election process or exert undue influence on voters in exercising their franchise.” “In the interest of transparency, level playing field and credibility of promises, it is expected that manifestos also reflect the rationale for the promises and the ways and means to meet the financial requirements for it. Trust
of voters should be sought only on those promises which are possible to be fulfilled.” The Supreme Court of India while giving its judgement in the S. Subramaniam Balaji versus government of Tamil Nadu and others had directed the ECI to frame set of draft guidelines on election manifestos. Following which the ECI had called representatives of all the political parties for consultations on August 12, 2013. The ECI had invited national and state political parties to offer their comments and suggestions by February 7, after which the Commission will finalise the guidelines which will then become part of the Model Code of Conduct. The Apex Court in its judgment had observed “the reality cannot be ruled out that distribution of freebies of any kind, undoubtedly, influence all people. It shakes the root of free and fair elections to a large degree”. The judgment further states “we are mindful of the fact that generally political parties release their election manifestos before the announcement of election date, in that scenario, strictly speaking, the Election Commission will not have the authority to regulate any act which is done before the announcement of the date. Nevertheless, an exception can be made in this regard as the purpose of election manifesto is directly associated with the election process”.
MUMBAI BUILDING REPAIRS AND RECONSTRUCTION BOARD TENDER NOTICE The Executive Engineer D-2 div. of Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board invite sealed tenders in B-1 forms (percentage rates) from the eligible contractor’s who are registered with MHADA/ M.B.R.& R. Board, P.W.D. and M.C.G.M. of appropriate Classes as shown in column No. 10 for repair works of cessed building as under. Sr. No.
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Rs. 5
Rs. 6
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8th above
10 months
8th above
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Repairs to Bldg No. 28-30 Dr. Willson Street (MLC)
235480.00
2355.00
9419.00
525.00
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Repairs to Bldg. No. 24, Ratan Tata Road
707559.00
7076.00
28302.00
525.00
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Repairs to Bldg No. 2, Chunam Lane
224292.00
2243.00
8972.00
525.00
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456829.00
4568.00
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525.00
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427948.00
4279.00
17118.00
525.00
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Note: 1. In case, if tender quoted below more than 5% to 10% below the estimated cost the security deposit will have to be paid @ 10% of the estimated cost put to tender. If the tender offer more than 10% below the estimated cost, the security deposit equivalent to the percentage quoted will have to be paid by agency at a time in the form of FDR. The agency submitting the tender shall give undertaking in envelop No. 1 on Rs. 100 Non-judicial Stamp Paper duly notarised that there is no work in hand or in progress which is more than 10% below the estimated cost. 2. Blank tender form shall be issued only on production of original or photoset copies (duly attested) of valid registration and certificate of pervious experience of similar nature of work done. The Blank lenders will not be issued to the Labour Co-op. Societies. 3. Sealed tender shall be submitted as per the methodology of submission of tender given in detailed tender notice and other conditions mentioned. 4. The Contractors who are not registered in MHADA should produced certified copy of affidavit duly notarised that they are not black listed in Govt. or Semi. Govt. Organisation at the Time of submission of tender forms. 5. It shall be noted that if the agency (who has quoted his offer below the estimated cost) is reluctant to complete the tender formalities the agency shall be banned from quoting the lenders, in MHADA for the period of minimum 2 years. And even if the agency completes the tender formality and starts the work the agency shall not be allotted any other work unless and until the work in question is completed. 6. Earnest money, deposit shall be paid in the form of short term deposit receipt for the period of the one year issued by the nationalised/schedule bank and endorsed in the name of Chief Accounts Officer /M.B.R.& R. Board, Mumbai. 7. The Blank Tender will be issued by the Executive Engineer D-2 Divn. M.B.R.& R. Board, at 89-95 Rajani Mahal, Tardeo. Road, Mumbai- 400 034 & P.R.O. Office, MHADA, Griha Nirman Bhavan Bandra (E), Mumbai-51, as per column No.7. and will be received in the office of the Executive Engineer D-2 Divn. as per column No. 8 Sealed tender will be opened on the last date as per column No.8 if possible at 4.00 p.m. in the office Executive Engineer D-2 Div. M.B.R.& R. Board. 8. Right to reject any one or all tenders are reserved by the competent Authority. 9. Also available on the internet http://mhada.maharashtra.gov.in. 10. This.is press tender notice however detail tender notice is binding in all purposes 11. Received Tenders will be open on date 17.02.2014 at 2.30 P.M. or Next work day.
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Ponder awhile... “When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man.” — Herbert Hoover
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AP chief Arvind Kejriwal has expelled one of his party MLAs — Vinod Kumar Binny. His party now has 27 members in the Delhi assembly. With 8 Congress MLAs and one JD(U) member, he still manages a majority in the house. The big question now is whether the AAP, which finds itself in a precarious position, be able to maintain the majority and continue in power. There is little doubt that enemies of the AAP are making efforts to bring about the collapse of the party: The BJP has, Arvind Kejriwal alleges, offered a sum of Rs. 30 crore to one of the AAP MLAs if he could induce nine members of the party to join it. It looks like there certainly are some ‘dishonest and corrupt’ persons in the AAP. It would be difficult for them to overcome temptation and refuse the big offer. The BJP wants power and hence it has asked for support of 9 AAP MLAs. If however it just wants to end the government, all that it has to do is to get one AAP MLA leave the party. There is every possibility of this happening. Apart from the BJP, the expelled MLA is threatening to bring about the collapse of the AAP government. The fact is it should not be difficult to get an AAP MLA quit the party. The AAP MLAs are not so many paragons of honesty. If AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal thinks all his party folk are above corruption, he is mistaken. It is not just offer of money that makes them quit. Take the case of Vinod Kumar Binny: He wanted a ticket for the Lok Sabha poll. For some reason known only to him, Kejriwal refused to consider him as good enough for a seat in the Lok Sabha. Other AAP members may have their own grouses and may make life difficult for Kejriwal. What is to be noted is that the love JD(U) member who has joined AAP can topple the government any time he wants to. He does not have to bother about the JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar if he accepts a big offer from the BJP and quits. It will be very difficult for him to refuse an offer of Rs. five crore from the BJP.
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RESIDENT Pranab Mukherjee has been making speeches verging on politics from Day One. He has been commenting on the problems confronting the nation as if he is presiding over the affairs of the country. His Republic Day broadcast beats them all and has naturally evoked some angry comments. Several political parties like the Communist Party of India (CPI) have characterised the speech as political. What President Mukherjee says is generally correct. For example, his remarks that populist anarchy is no substitute for governance or that there is a rising trend of hypocrisy in public life are correct. But he forgets that he is only a constitutional head and has to observe the decorum which the elected parliament and state legislatures expect from a person who occupies that position. No doubt, he finds politics a familiar turf but he left it when he was elected President. His grievance with Congress president Sonia Gandhi may be genuine. But that is between her and him. The nation is not concerned with what goes on in a political party.
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nath Bharti. But Chief Minister Kejriwal has set a bad precedent by letting his Law Minister off the hook. He should have left it to the state chief secretary to deal with the “defiance” by the police officials. His defence is that he did not violate the Constitution. It is a strange logic when he threw to the wind the very letter and the spirit of the Constitution which has given all powers to the executive of which he is only a figurehead. The chief minister’s defence that his dharna was not unconstitutional does not wash. He does not realise that the middle class, his forte, wants an orderly administration and feels let down over the tactics like dharna by the state chief minister. But why should President Mukherjee comment on political matters is really beyond me. President Mukherjee’s comment that the “government is not a charity shop” is criticism of the promises that the government
Pranab’s political ambitions axed Mukherjee would have been a natural successor after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh steps down. Precisely this is the reason why a person who had wide contacts was kicked upstairs. Sonia Gandhi’s determination to make her son, Rahul Gandhi, the Prime Minister came in the way of Mukherjee’s political ambitions. It was up to Mukherjee not to accept the post of President. But when he announced that he would not contest in the 2014 election, it became clear that he was exasperated, waiting in the wings. Sonia Gandhi readily accepted the position because he had himself cleared the deck for Rahul Gandhi. Mukjerjee had taken it for granted that the key role he had portrayed as a fire fighter during the troubled times that he could not be ignored for having served the dynasty relentlessly. Unfortunately, Mukherjee has not adjusted himself to the institution of President. He should refrain from making such remarks which he could do so as a politician. I have not liked the dharna by Aam Aadmi Party’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on the demand of transferring two police officials who had reportedly insulted his Law Minister Som-
BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar makes to draw the electoral support. All political parties do so. Mukherjee was in the cabinet of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi when she raised the slogan of Garibi Hatao. The Manmohan Singh government has doled out favours to the DMK to sustain its support. It is an open secret how the CBI case against Mulayam Singh Yadav was withdrawn to get his party’s support. Mukherjee was part of the government when there was a quid pro quo to save Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s government from falling. If President Mukherjee felt so strongly, as his criticism indicates, why did he not speak out at that time? His opposition would have meted because he was a senior leader.
The talent of creating wealth A
ll the religions have been against wealth because wealth can give you all that can be purchased in life. And almost everything can be purchased except those spiritual values – love, compassion, enlightenment, freedom. But these few things are exceptions, and exceptions always prove the rule. Everything else you can purchase with money. Because all the religions have been against life, they were bound to be against money. That is a natural corollary. Life needs money because life needs comforts, life needs good food, life needs good clothes, good houses. Life needs beautiful literature, music, art, poetry. Life is vast! And a man who cannot understand classical music is poor. He is deaf. He may hear – his eyes, his ears, his nose, all his senses will be perfectly right medically – but metaphysically…. Can you see the beauty of great literature, like The Book of Mirdad? If you cannot see it, you are blind. I have come across people who have not even heard the name of The Book of Mirdad. If I am to make a list of the great books, that will be the first. But to see the beauty of it you will need a tremendous discipline. To understand classical music is possible only if you learn – and it is a long learning. It
is not like jazz music, for which no learning is needed. Even monkeys can understand jazz – in fact, only monkeys understand it. It is not music, just a few crackpots making all kinds of noises, and you think it is music. You will find better music in a waterfall, or when the wind blows through the pine trees, or simply when you walk in the forest in autumn on dry leaves, and sounds are created. But to understand that, you will need to be free from hunger, free from poverty, free from all kinds of prejudices. For example, Mohammedans have prohibited music; now they have deprived man of a tremendous experience. It happened in New Delhi… one of the most powerful Mohammedan emperors, Aurangzeb, was on the throne. And he was not only powerful, he was really terrible. Up to his time Mohammedan emperors were saying only that music was against Islam, but that was all; Delhi was full of musicians. But Aurangzeb was not a gentleman, he was really a Mohammedan. He declared that if any music was heard in Delhi, the musician would be immediately beheaded. And Delhi was the centre, naturally, because it was the capital for thousands of years. So it was the place where all kinds of geniuses were living.
For example, his recovery of tax retrospectively dried up foreign investment. As Finance Minister, he should have anticipated the adverse effect his decision would have on investment. Even today when reasons for stagnation are adumbrated, Mukherjee’s name is mentioned repeatedly. He lives in the luxury of Rashtrapati Bhavan while the nation is paying the price for his follies. Mukherjee was a minister when Mrs Gandhi had stopped sending any paper to the then President Giani Zail Singh who differed with her on Punjab. What Mrs Gandhi did was a violation of the Constitution. I wish Mukherjee had raised his voice then. The office of President is an institution which should not be disfigured. Yet the political leaders do that. That Mukherjee should also be doing so is a sad commentary on his sagacity and those like him.
Morality was banished from politics Yet another example is that Mukherjee’s silence when Mrs Gandhi imposed the Emergency in 1975. She delivered a severe blow to the institutions which her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, had fostered. Mukherjee was then a close collaborator of Sanjay Gandhi, an extra constitutional authority. The worst aspect of the Emergency was that morality was banished from politics. There was fear which made the then President, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, to sign the proclamation even before the cabinet gave its approval. My experience is that a Prime Minister pays scant attention to a President. The Constitution framers, who preferred parliamentary democracy to presidential form of government, have laid down what the President can do. But this has been nullified over the years because the Congress takes the President’s wishes for granted. By making political speeches, the occupant of Rashtrapati Bhavan only aggravates the problem. There is a very thin line dividing the right and the wrong, moral and immoral. Institutions are ought to protect that line. It is easy to say from the pulpit that such and such thing is dangerous to the country. However correct President Mukherjee’s observations may be, he should introspect whether what he did as a cabinet minister was correct, not only legally but also morally. The ball is in his court. When this declaration was made, all the musicians gathered together, and they said, “Something has to be done, this is too much! They used to say it is against Islam – that was okay. But this man is dangerous, he will start killing.” So as a protest, all the musicians – of which there were thousands – went to Aurangzeb’s palace. He came on the balcony and asked the people, “Who has died?” – because what they had done… they were carrying a corpse the way it is carried in India. There was no corpse inside, just pillows, but they had managed to make it look like a corpse. Aurangzeb asked, “Who has died?” And they answered, “Music. And you are the murderer of it.” Aurangzeb said, “Good that it has died. Now please be kind enough to me – dig as deep a grave as possible, so that it can never come out from the grave again.” Those thousands of musicians and their tears had no effect on Aurangzeb: he was doing something `sacred’. Music is denied by Mohammedans. Why? – because music was basically played in the East by beautiful women. In the East and in the West the meaning of the word ‘prostitute’ differs. In the West the prostitute is selling her body. In the East, in the past, the prostitute was not selling her body; she was selling her genius, her dance, her music, her art. — Osho
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Alas, Dhoni has lost his fiery spirit WINNING home series was the only object for Team India ever since M.S. Dhoni took over as captain from Anil Kumble. Now he is totally exposed as two consecutive series were lost because of the substandard performances. The rag, tag, bobtail outfit is not able to avoid defeat. Raina played pathetic, tall Ishant Sharma was a liability in the side and Dhawan simply went through through the motions in the two series. But we were praising Team India too much for their triumphs at home and the players were y were enough endorsements for the show in our backyard. Now everything has gone haywire and the number one spot is also gone due to pathetic show with bat, ball and more so with poor fielding standards. What is left? Only excuses are available from our captain. A captain has to imbibe many qualities to be come a great leader. He has to have the nerve of a gambler, the patience of a saint and the mind of a psychiatrist. Kudos to Kiwis for going all out to win with handsome margin and
SELFISH BARGAIN: Nitish Kumar gave the impression that he would like to sail with the Congress as 'quid pro quo' for a hefty financial favour to Bihar.
Nitish Kumar’s greedy ways NITISH Kumar, who abruptly delinked himself from the BJP on 'anointment' of Modi as their PM candidate fancied tilting towards the Congress and thanks to the 'epiphany' of the PM who was too pleased to hail him 'secular'. Nitish Kumar gave the impression that he would like to sail with the Congress as 'quid pro quo' for a hefty financial favour to Bihar. Now he has been discarded and dumped by the Congress in favour of Lalu Prasad Yadav who is a proven convict. As an adverse consequence of his unimaginative political options his party has lost the assistance of BJP and would be certainly humbled in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014. The absence of law and orderin the very capital of his State (Bihar) was evident from the 'series of bombings' at the scheduled venue prior to Modi's rally in Patna a few months ago. Kumar should never be trusted and allowed to rejoin BJP on one pretext or another after the elections. — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai
Insult to women THE recent statement made by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and the Member of Maharashtra Women's Commission Asha Mirje at the meeting in Nagpur that
win the one-day series. — Jayanthy Subramaniam, Sanpada
TOURING teams going on an overseas tour generally plan well before disembarking on a tour. But Team India did not do their home work well and the captain now blames the bowlers, spineless batting and an ordinary fielding display. The extravaganza called IPL is killing the game in India and playing spoilsport in the performances of the players. The much talked about bench strength when we play at home came cropper with even the main players going to the benches. We should have analysed the pros and cons even before the start of the tour. For the most timid display, the captain is solely responsible. Unless he leads from the front, the situation will go from bad to worse. As a batsman he should high up in the batting order as Alstair Cook (England), Graeme Smith (South Africa) and Michael Clarke (Australia) do for their respective countries. Winning is a habit and the team should have a motive to win matches rather than women are to be blamed for rise in the number of rape because of their clothes, behavior and their being at inappropriate places is utter nonsense, rubbish, disgraceful and shameful. The urgent need of the hour is that LETTER OF THE DAY everybody must condemn her statement and she should be removed from her post with immediate effect from the Maharashtra Women's Commission for insulting the women across the country. It is high time the NCP chief, Sharad Pawar if he has any respect for women, must remove her from her post without any further delay which should be very strong lesson for others who considered women as an 'item' rather than a human being.
trying to save the game as we did in the tied match at Auckland. — C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada
BY failing regularly against a pace attack we have given an advantage to the opposition as fast bowling dominates the world of cricket. Both MRF and NCA are not able to produce a genuine quick bowler. Fast bowlers generally hunt in pairs. As we do not have one at our disposal, chances of getting another one in the near future is ruled out. With the result we lack in having sound opening batsmen to counter the pace and bounce of the wicket overseas. There is no scope for improving fast bowling as the wickets in India are slow. Thus we find it difficult to retaliate and attack from both the ends. Our defensive approach to the hit and run game of cricket is giving us a nightmarish experience after a tour overseas. Once we come back and talk about fast bowling and forget it the moment a touring team comes to India. We trap them with spinner's track, whereas the teams strive for fast However, in the ‘dry’ state of Gujarat, liquor is available in plenty – you just have to know how to get it. While I admire Modi for what he has done for Gujarat, I fail to understand why Modi hasn’t taken a stand on 'dry days'. Either he should ensure that the rule is strictly followed or get on with the hypocritical approach (as anyways one gets alcohol freely, though illegally) and make alcohol consumption legal. — Chandrakant Kotian, Vikhroli
TAKE THE BLAME: Instead of accepting that the team as a whole needs to shape up, Dhoni tries to give lame excuses for the repeated deplorable performances abroad. bowlers in other countries and they dominate the game when played at home or abroad. Now our captain is blaming wayward bowling. — C.K. Ramani, Nerul
INDIA head into the Test series versus New Zealand with many questions and doubts about their overseas form and they haven't managed to do anything to dispel those doubts. India were favourites to topple the Kiwis before entering into this series but an insipid perOf course, the name of our 'God of Cricket' has to be on the list. I am aware that Tendulkar and his wife have been freeloaders over the years. It is a pity that he is able to get away with this as he has also done by getting import duty waived on his imported Ferrari. In general, politicians, bureaucrats, sports persons and a whole lot of celebrities seem to be devoid of all shame. — Jamshed Irani, Mumbai
Tax-Free Bonds culture
VIP defaulters
A number of leading institutions are coming out with the offerings of THIS has reference to the article Tax-free Bonds carrying attractive that has appeared in the press coupon rates. This has reportedly about lakhs of people and organisa- resulted in many an investor of tions that have defaulted in paying bank FDs going in for breaking the — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai their water bills. It is a crying shame same and diverting the funds to that even the Chief Minister and these Bonds. The main reason I feel other ministers and bureaucrats for this phenomenon is the who have accumulated wealth be- abysmally low TDS limit prescribed ACCORDING to a news item aired yond compare should be on this ex- for the tax treatment of interest on by a private electronic channel, a tensive list. bank deposits. At present, this top Comrade has reportedly met Amma (Jayalalithaa) to convey to her that the Reds are ready to crown her as the PM if she joins the yet-tobe born Third Front. Relations between the Left parties and the Netaji ON February 2, the UPA chairper- crores of Hindus that they are not (Mulayam Singh) have been very son, Sonia Gandhi had wrongly Indians, but they are Hindus. This cordial till date. The wrestler politiaccused BJP of doing ‘zeher ki anti-people and anti-national cian has been nursing the ambition kheti’ (sowing seeds of poison, i.e. vote bank policy is also followed of heading the largest democracy in communalism) and dividing the by NCP, RJD, JD (U), SP, BSP and the world for the last one and half people of India on basis of reli- the Left parties. This is how they decades. If the news indeed turns gion, in Gulbarga (Karnataka). all break India’s unity and solidarout to be correct, then it will sound She forgot very conveniently that ity. Pseudo secular Sonia Gandhi’s the death knell of the elusive Third her own mother-in-law and for- own Congress-men had massaFront even before it is born. — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali mer prime minister, the late In- cred more than 3000 Sikhs in the dira Gandhi had initiated to anti-Sikh riots in Delhi in 1984. Is divide the Indians into Hindus this not communalism? — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali and Muslims since 1969 by giving THERE were two 'dry days' last special favours to Muslims for ed week. Europeans visiting India ucation, jobs, pilgrimage etc., obIndia must be wondering what the viously for the vote bank. This THE Congress chief has reporthell a 'dry day' is, as they have never poisonous step of Indira Gandhi edly termed the BJP as a power experienced this before. The enis being followed by Sonia and hungry Party. One would like to forced 'dry days' are meaningless Rahul Gandhi even today with the ask Madam whether her own when it is not illegal to consume alsame idea of preserving the Mus- Party is not after power? If so, then cohol on these days; it is illegal only lim vote bank, obviously for why the Congress is contesting to sell alcohol at bars and shops. power forever. This anti-people elections? Can Sonia Gandhi exWe Mumbaikars are lucky to have communal and therefore, divisive plain to the people what her own only 16 dry days in a year. Imagine, menace inevitably reminded mother-in-law did in 1975? After Gujarat has 365 dry days in a year.
Third Front dilemma
formance in the ODI series has left them with a lot of ground to cover. India are right now struggling to put together a decent bowling attack that can consistently do well at home and abroad. There have been too many occasions when the batsmen have had to cover up for the bowlers. If India are to entertain thoughts of winning the Test Series, then they need their bowlers to stand up and be counted, else the call for Duncan Fletcher and Dhoni's heads would only grow further. — Anirudh Ramachandran, Matunga
stands at a meagre Rs.10000/- per annum of the interest earned on a particular FD. Unless and until this limit is substantially raised by the CBDT, this trend may continue unabated; with the Nationalised banks becoming the main sufferers. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz
Satyapal's wise decision IN our country, where scores try to enter parliament only on the basis of a famous political lineage, star value etc. and little groundwork its good to see an experienced cop like Satyapal Singh trying his hand at politics for he has worked with the common man as a cop and may relate to their problems better. Meanwhile the Home department of the state should immediately appoint a police commissioner to take charge of the city after the exit of Satyapal Singh in a fair manner to ensure the moral of the police force remains high. — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra
Who does ‘zeher ki kheti’?
Hypocritical ‘dry days’
SINNERS ALL: Sonia Gandhi had accused the BJP of spreading communal feelings, but the Congress is no saint, as past experience shows. being unseated by a court verdict, she proclaimed Emergency and put all the Opposition leaders behind bars. If nor power hungriness then what does this act indicate? — Jorhat Singh, Kandivali
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Striving for better environment – Part 1 & 2
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TIME FOR TEA
For some, the day isn’t complete without a cup of tea (or four) and while we drink a piping hot cup to kickstart our day, there is much more to tea. Shirley Mistry tells you how tea is doing your health a favour
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perfectly brewed cup of tea is nothing short of heaven for any tea connoisseur. Everyone has their own preferences with regards to the blend, strength, flavour and sweetness of the beverage. However, what is an instant pick me up for many people and a daily morning staple, also works wonders on your health. Read on to find out how this comforting beverage is giving your health a boost.
>> A cup of tea every morning can help you start your day on a healthier note
Sleep like a baby A steaming cup of tea, comfy pajamas and a good book is fast becoming our night time ritual. Not only does it calm you down, but a cup of tea before bed actually helps you unwind, which in turn makes going to bed an easier task. However, it is only the noncaffeinated varieties that help you fall asleep. Green tea and chamomile tea are great options if you want something to soothe your nerves before you hit the sack. Green tea contains a substance called theanine which promotes sleep. Some studies show that valerian tea, or tea that has extracts from the valerian plant also helps speed up the onset of drowsiness.
process of digestion. Green tea also boosts your metabolism. If you are suffering from a bad stomach or have a tummy ache, give tea a go. Chamomile tea, with its healthy dose of chamazulene — an anti-inflammatory agent, helps soothe your insides if you are suffering from a bad food allergy. It also relieves stress, one of the most common causes of a stomach ache. If you prefer peppermint, a cup of peppermint tea also helps ease stomach aches, cramps and even an irritable bowel syndrome.
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A study conducted in 2003 showed that tea contains a substance called L-theanine that can boost the body’s defences against infections. There is also a possibility of converting this element into a drug that helps fight diseases in the future. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study showed that tea contained this substance that helps fight bacteria, fungi and viruses. Another experiment indicated that the immunity blood cells in tea drinkers responded five times faster to germs than those in coffee drinkers. A doctor who was a part of the team of researchers conducting the study, said that they have solid eaSe your tummy proof that five cups of tea a day A cup of tea after a heavy meal is improves the body’s disease fighting always a good idea as it helps with abilities. Gamma delta T cells are an digestion. Known to man since its inception, even today, tea is widely important component of your consumed for its digestive immune system and help prevent properties. Add some fresh ginger to and minimise the severity of any the brew as it helps stimulate saliva, disease. It has been found that bile and gastric juice production when these cells are introduced to a that aid digestion. If you prefer a natural form of L-theanine, such as cup of green tea instead, you can tea, the capacity and ability of the safely expect the same results as the cells towards fighting diseases is epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG greatly enhanced. present in green tea, has an antiinflammatory effect on your Continued on pg 14 « intestines, thereby smoothening the
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shed thOse KiLOs If you think that only sipping on endless cups of tea is actually going to help you shed all the extra kilos you want to lose — it is not going to happen. However, tea helps with a lot of other procedures that speed up the process of weight loss. Couple these suggestions with a healthy and balanced workout and it is sure to have results. Firstly, although triglycerides are necessary, excessive presence of triglycerides eventually turns into fat and leads to obesity. Green tea contains polyphenols which activate a certain enzyme in the body that helps dissolve excess triglycerides. Also, the presence of catechin in green tea stimulates your muscle cells and liver to use more fatty acids. As a result, your body uses lesser carbohydrates. With more carbohydrates at your body’s disposal, you can exercise for a longer period of time, which in turn will help you burn more calories. Also, an interesting Japanese study, published in the journal Nutrition reveals that tea contains high levels of certain compounds that prevent the absorption of fat. It found that these compounds, called theaflavins and thearubigins stopped rats from putting on weight when they were fed a diet rich in fat. However, the catch is that when served with milk, the effect by the protein found in milk.
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>> Loose leaf tea tastes better than tea bags since it has a more full-bodied flavour to it
KeeP caLM & drinK tea If you often suffer from bouts of anxiety or the occasional stressful day at work is playing havoc with your life, tea can come to your rescue. Different blends of tea work wonders when it comes to calming you down and helping you regain control when faced with stressful situations. Chamomile and lavender are probably the two most relaxing herbs around. So, it is no surprise that chamomile and lavender tea help calm you down as well. In a study published in the journal Phytomedicine, lavender oil was found to be equally effective as lorazepam (Ativan). Therefore, a cup of lavender tea is great to calm you on a tiring day and studies show, that it especially helps in reducing anxiety in women. Ashwagandha, (an Indian herb that is now popular overseas as well), when brewed with tea can help you calm down. For thousands of years, Ashwagandha has been known for its properties that help clear the mind, treat hypertension, stress and even nervous exhaustion. So, the next time your day seems to be down in the dumps, brew a cup of ashwagandha tea instead of losing your marbles. The Valerian root — if you can get hold of it — is also a great calming agent. Prescribed in the 4th century to cure insomnia, it has
Our favOurites sleeptea By himalaya: SleepTea by Himalaya is a great product if you find yourself suffering from insomnia every now and then. It contains Indian Valerian, gotu kola and Intellect Tree — all of which are considered to be natural sedatives that are sure to lull you into sound slumber. It also helps easy anxiety. Price `95 for 10 tea bags Where www.himalayastore.com
been recently found that it cures anxiety and stress as well. Another wonder herb, the roseroot, better known as the Golden Root helps regulate your hormones and boosts your mood. It has been found, that apart from cutting down your anxiety, it pumps up your energy and sex drive too. Drink up!
a far-sighted aPPrOach Believe it or not, but green tea can also help your eyes. Studies show that the antioxidants present in green tea are absorbed well by the eyes and help build their immunity towards disease. Apart from this, green tea also helps reduce the signs of glaucoma and strengthens your body’s immunity towards it. A study conducted in China in 2010, showed that drinking green tea greatly helps strengthen the retina — the back of the eye where images are formed. Also, it has been found that green tea helps de-stress the eyes as well!
siP away the years If you have managed to get through the previous chunk of this article, by now you would know that green tea has antioxidants. When unwanted toxins enter the body,
twinings green tea & Mint: This one helps calm and soothe you and is great for days when you are feeling a little under the weather. Price: `225 for 20 tea bags Where: At all major department stores tetley green tea with Lemon & honey: If you are looking for a good everyday tea, this one fits the bill perfectly. Not only does it taste good, it
Brewing the Perfect cuP
Now that you know how to tea can help you, here are some tips on how to brew tea perfectly.
tea Bags l Using an electric kettle or a gas stove, heat some water until it is just short of boiling. If you have difficulty doing this, let the water start boiling and then let it sit for two minutes so that it cools down to a temperature that is slightly below its boiling point. l Place your tea bag in a cup and top up with water. l Let the tea bag steep for 3-4 minutes if you prefer strong tea, or 1-2 minutes if you like a milder brew. l Next, discard the tea bag or save it to cool and put on your eyes to instantly get rid of puffy eyes. l Add the milk (optional). l If you prefer your tea sweet, stir in honey/ sugar. Loose Leaf tea l Making loose leaf tea results in a more full-bodied brew as the leaves have a chance to unfurl well. l Start off by boiling the water and letting it rest for a few minutes so that it is slightly under its boiling through the environment or through lifestyle choice such as smoking, they create free radicals. These free radicals speed up cell decomposition which not only makes you look old and haggard, but also speeds up the onset of those diseases that are is great value for money too. Price: `400 for 100 tea bags Where: At all major department stores Brooke Bond red Label natural care: If you are looking for tea that will help you build your immunity, this one is made for you. Enriched with tulsi, ashwagandha, mulethi, ginger and cardamom, this tea is power packed with ingredients that improve your body’s ability to fight diseases. Price: `112 for 250gm Where: At all major department stores
point. Next, add a teaspoon or two of loose leaf tea and let it simmer for a minute. l If you like a strong cup of tea, let it steep for another minute. But, if you want your cup to be even stronger, instead of increasing the brewing time, increase the quantity of tea. l Strain your tea, add milk and sugar if desired and enjoy. note: Although using a tea bag is more hassle free, loose leaf tea gives better flavour. To reduce the mess, you can use a tea strainer. Made usually from stainless steel and more recently ceramic and silicon, these little mesh containers hold the tea leaves in place but still provide the flavour of loose leaf tea. Another great little gadget is a tea press. The tea press is a glass enclosure with a mesh plunger that allows the leaves to circulate freely while brewing and once you plunge, it compacts the leaves to the bottom to ensure that no leaves get into the cup as your pour. This way you get the best of both worlds. associated with aging. Polyphenols and catechins present in tea are both antioxidants that fight these free radicals and help you look and feel young. They also prolong the onset of wrinkles and help clear up your skin. saffron Kahwa green tea by tea trunk: This one is truly luxurious and meant for special days when you want some great tea. With a hefty price tag, this loose leaf green tea comes infused with saffron strands, cinnamon bark, cloves, ginger, cardamom pods, rose petals and sweet almonds in a cute tin. Price: `800 for 100gm Where: www.teatrunk.com
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GOING SUGAR-FREE
Planning on cutting sugar and sugary snacks out of your diet for good? Before you take such a drastic step for your health, Rhea Dhanbhoora suggests you read this to stay informed >> Cakes, cookies and delicious desserts all contain a lot of refined sugar, so it’s a good idea to cut back on your consumption of them
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iving up sugar is the latest trend, but should you really cut it out of your diet completely? Cassie Platt, author of Don’t Quit Sugar, makes a strong case for sugar as she details her experience of quitting sugar, telling readers how you begin to feel after the ‘honeymoon’ phase of quitting has ended. But, on the other hand, the popular book I Quit Sugar, tells you the opposite. So, who do you believe? The reason that sugar is so unhealthy is because white sugar is highly processed and refined. It works just like any other processed food or fat, with empty calories that you’re consuming adding to your waistline and ruining your health. But, simply cutting out sugar won’t help, since most things we eat and drink contain this anyway. Also, a lot of ‘sugar free’ foods are as unhealthy! While we’re not going to tell you to quit the sweet stuff completely, cut out unhealthy processed sugars and try more natural alternatives instead. To work towards a healthier you, begin to reduce the amount of sugar you consume instead of banning it from your diet completely.
and drinks earlier rather than later. It weakens your blood: Sugar not only causes cellulite and makes you fat (thanks to all the empty calories) it also makes your blood weaker, which is not good for your health in the long run. It damages your teeth & bones: Not only will sugar make your dental work go for a toss and cause tooth decay, it can also cause bone loss! It’s best to avoid eating too much of it if you want to stay healthy.
The debaTe With all those disadvantages, sugar has gotten a really bad name. But, there’s still a lot of debate about cutting it out completely. Several researchers, along with author Cassie Platt, suggest that it only becomes unhealthy when you have too much of it. So, a little sugar now and >>There’s no need to go to such extremes, but reduce the amount of sugar you eat
The bad news
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Wonder why everyone is so angry with the sweet white powder we love so much? Take a look at why sugar is bad for you: It suppresses your immune system: While sugar alone is not responsible for this, like anything that’s not good for your body, it does play a pretty major role. It can depress you: Sugar blocks the happy chemicals from entering your brain, making you sluggish and in the long run, depressed and frustrated. It also causes an imbalance in your mood, giving you crazy mood swings that you wouldn’t experience on a healthier diet. You’ll suffer from inflammation: Too many sugary foods can actually cause inflammation, which can lead to numerous diseases. It’s also a culprit of early ageing. It causes diabetes: This is not a surprise, but you should make note of it anyway. In order to avoid the risk of developing diabetes (whether it’s genetic or not), you should begin to cut down on sugary foods
then won’t do you any harm — there’s no need to go cold turkey. Natural sugars are fine, start by cutting down on the refined variety first.
The alTernaTIves There are several alternatives to refined sugar, so you don’t have to have your tea and coffee without it or make a bitter cake! Try having coconut sugar since it’s touted as much healthier than regular sugar. You can also use raw honey (in moderation) and maple syrup to sweeten your dishes.
« KNOW MORE: ANJALI MUKERJEE’S HOME DELIVERED HEALTH PROGRAM Anjali Mukerjee’s Health Total has introduced a new health program which offers those who are too busy to head to the gym the chance to control their health from the comfort of their home. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more
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ith our busy lives, it’s understandable if you don’t really have the time to invest in a full-time weight loss program. After all, staying fit and healthy takes up a lot of time — you have to switch your diet around, get into a good exercise routine and change your food according to your nutritional needs. If you’ve got a 9-5 job, this is probably a retirement-ready dream. But, there’s another way to make sure you can take care of yourself, without losing your mind or your job. Perfect for busy parents, college students
on project deadlines and the average busybee workaholic, Anjali Mukerjee’s new Health Total Do @ Home program is a great place to start. The M.D. (A.M) nutritionist, researcher, columnist, author, co-founder and director of Health Total has several successful health centres around the city, but she’s now introduced a program that’s designed exclusively for those who can’t make it to the health centres. There’s a set of diet plans, plant extracts, health foods and specific instructions as part of the weight loss kit,
which is delivered right to your doorstep. The best part about this is that doctors and nutritionists from Health Total monitor your progress through email and on the phone on a weekly basis to make sure that you are following it to the T. And if you don’t need it for weight loss, you can get packages for diabetes or cholesterol. Basically whatever you need. Dr. Anjali tells us, “We received a lot of enquiries from places where we did not have our centers. Also, clients did not have time to
visit our centers as frequently due to hectic lifestyles. It was for this demographic in particular that we designed the Do @ Home program. Maintaining an ideal weight is a lifetime commitment and not a short-term affair. A healthy lifestyle and regular food habits will help you to stay fit forever. Short term weight loss quick-fixes cannot sustain health.” We agree, so get in touch with them to get started! * Log on to www.health-total.com to get started
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Anxious much?
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>> If you feel nervous and anxious every time you have to speak in front of an audience, you may suffer from social anxiety
>> Hiding and closing yourself away from love can reveal that you’re emotionally unavailable
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Like it or not, you may be missing out on a lot of opportunities to grow and have fun simply because you suffer from social anxiety. Read on to find out if you’re falling prey to the disorder, says Shirley Mistry
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EMOTIONAL You’re really Happy LOCKDOWN
If someone was to ask you “Are you happy?” what do you think your answer would be? While people’s parameters for happiness may vary, there are some ways to know if you’re really happy. Priyanka Singh tells you about them
Would you be comfortable dancing or enacting a play in front of an audience? a) Yes. I don’t see why not. b) No way. I don’t want to have a hundred people watch as I trip on stage.
Would you rather eat lunch at your desk at work or eat with your colleagues at the cafeteria? a) I stare at my computer eight hours a day. Anything to talk to another human being. b) I like my desk. Plus, it saves time too.
If you get an invite for a party only a few hours before it is scheduled to start, what would you do? a) Figure out what I’m going to be wearing and who’s going to be at the party as well. b) Make an excuse and say no.
heAlthy relAtionships We are talking about not just having a healthy relationship with your better half, but also about the people who are close to you. Being able to maintain healthy social relationships is also a sign of being happy with yourself.
You think it is best to avoid getting into a new relationship because eventually you will get cheated/ hurt. a. Yes. b. No. You prefer emailing or texting the significant people in your life even when something
If you make a mistake during a performance or presentation how does it make you feel? a) I laugh it off and move on with life. b) I end up thinking about it all through the night and for weeks to come. What is your first thought when a friend invites you to a party to introduce you to some of her new friends? a) Sure! Why not? It’s always fun to meet new people. b) I’d choose a root canal over having to get to know a whole bunch of strangers.
live in the MoMent Living in the moment and not letting negative thoughts dwell at the back of your mind is another sign of you being happy. If you savour the moment you are in without anything badgering your sub-conscious, it means that you have actually lived that moment. People who can do this successfully are evidently happier.
your glAss is hAlf full When you’re happy, you want nothing to stop your feel-good endorphins. So, when life throws a lemon at you, you make lemonade. If there’s something wrong, you try hard to make it better and ensure that you are maintaining your happiness equilibrium rather than whining.
When your boyfriend/ girlfriend wants to introduce you to his/ her parents, you go white as a sheet. a. Yes. b. No.
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5 i’M so hAppy for you Everyone feels happy with their personal achievements, but you have started revelling in the successes of others too. Feeling happy for others indicates that you are content with your own life. Rejoicing for other people multiplies your celebrations.
Mostly As Unfortunately, you are definitely emotionally unavailable. Things that indicate stability in relationships, such as a long term commitment or meeting the parents/ telling someone you love them, scare you because you aren’t ready to accept emotions that are so strong and move towards something concrete. We suggest you open up a little and have more faith in yourself and the people who love you.
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the little things Little things cheer you up. Something as simple as the radio playing your favourite song is enough for you to start your day on a great note. In fact, you’re thankful for all the little things that went well during the day. Studies show that gratitude is a key component of feeling extremely happy.
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you know how to Be cAlM When problems occur or there’s a situation that can make you depressed, you know how to calm yourself down and try to look beyond it. The problem doesn’t take over your life. Whether it is doing yoga, going for a walk, or just zoning out for a while — you’ve figured what makes you calm and you practice it to get over this episode. You choose to be happy rather than wallowing in grief.
Mostly Bs You, my friend, need some help, because you definitely suffer from social anxiety. You lack faith in yourself and in the things you say or do. More often than not, you doubt yourself instead of trusting your instincts. Also, meeting new people isn’t your idea of fun by any stretch of the imagination. You need to understand that you are only human. It is detrimental to your self-esteem and self-worth if you constantly blame yourself for minor mistakes and keep thinking of them over and over again. Get a grip on your life and open up a little — we promise it will do you a world of good.
ou may feel like you are the only one suffering from social anxiety, but there are thousands of people who suffer from it. Although you feel that this behaviour is ingrained in you, there are things you can do to bring about a change in the way you react to situations. Most people suffering from this disorder experience anxiety in these situations: l Having to make a phone call to a stranger. l Making small talk. l Eating or drinking in public. l Attending parties, weddings and celebrations. l Undergoing good-natured ribbing. l Being the centre of attention. l Being watched while doing any task. l Going on a date. l Voicing opinions in a meeting. l Using a public restroom. l Feeling like everyone is criticising or judging you.
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Commitment to a partner bothers you. a. Yes. b. No.
Mostly As You seem to have nothing to worry about, as you are comfortable in most social situations. You are confident of yourself and can take things in your stride. You have high self-esteem and love embracing new opportunities and people with open arms. Even if you do slip-up here and there, you don’t beat yourself over it and emerge from the situation stronger. Keep it up!
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important happens, because you find actual conversations awkward and pointless. a. Yes. b. No.
Mostly Bs You seem to be in a place in your life where the strength of the emotions you feel doesn’t scare you. You are accepting of situations and trust yourself and the people you surround yourself with. You are in control of your emotions and do a great job of expressing them to the people who matter.
you look greAt todAy When you’re happy and feel good, you want to spread the cheer and want other people around you to feel happy too. So, whether it is about paying someone a compliment or being kind to someone, it all comes back to the positive feeling within you. In fact, studies have shown that being kind to others can actually help increase your overall happiness levels.
When you are a part of a discussion, do you constantly feel like people are ridiculing you in their head? a) Never. Why would they? b) I’m pretty sure they are. The words sounded so much better in my head.
it’s nothing It has become all about focussing on the right things in life. Somebody accidentally stepped on your toe? Spilt your coffee? Do you say “It’s okay”? Congratulations, as you’ve realised that it’s futile wasting your energy and spoiling your day over such minor mistakes.
Being emotionally unavailable is detrimental to existing relationships and ruins your chances of discovering new, meaningful ones, says Shirley Mistry You hesitate to tell your loved ones how much you love them and how much they matter to you. a. Yes. b. No.
How do you feel when your boss or teacher publicly commends you for the good work you have done? a) Amazing. It is great to be acknowledged for your work. b) This is so embarrassing. Couldn’t he have sent me an email instead? I’m sure everyone hates me now.
etting clammy just before you are to perform on stage or having a bout of nervous jitters before an important exam is completely normal. However, if you find yourself, or a friend, in a state where every social situation or interaction is met with severe anxiety, it is possible that social anxiety disorder is to blame. Social anxiety goes far beyond the initial shyness you feel while meeting someone new, or a case of nerves before you go for that all important job interview. Take this quiz to find out if you suffer from social anxiety.
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no longer MAteriAlistic Instead of chasing material possessions, you chase fulfilling experiences and relationships. Recent research suggests that people who pursue material goods — as opposed to the pursuit of emotional fulfilment — tend to be less satisfied and express fewer positive emotions each day.
Even if you suffer from social anxiety, there is so much you can do to modify your behaviour and cope with the condition. Take a look at our tips to find your way out of social anxiety. Acknowledge it: Anxiety or fear is your body’s way of reacting to anything that seems risky or dangerous. It is the adrenaline in your body that takes the shape of anxiety or fear. Also, in many cases, anxiety runs in the family. There is nothing you can do about it. Understanding that it is natural to feel anxious is the first step towards improving. go through with it: Trust us when we say that some things are worth being anxious over. Once you take a step forward you may find yourself with newer friends or life changing opportunities. Always think of the benefits that exist beyond your anxiety and take the plunge. Also, once you overcome your fear the first few times, you will find yourself feeling less anxious and more in control of your emotions. distrAct yourself: Whenever you feel anxious, instead of focusing on your sweaty palms, focus only on getting the task done. If you are at a party talking to someone new, focus on what the person is saying instead of wondering what you should say next. BreAthe: Deep breathing helps with social anxiety. Practice deep breathing until you can slow down to eight deep breathes a minute under normal situations. Then, the next time you feel anxious, breathe as deeply as you can and channel your energy on controlling your breathing. Slowly, the anxiety will subside.
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>> This guy must work out!
how you feel sluggish and unproductive when you’re really tired? If you don’t want to feel dull and want your focus to improve, you should stay active. This is especially important as you get older.
Helps you in bed We don’t mean it gets you to sleep faster — although it does do that too. Exercising regularly helps improve your sexual health, making you better in bed. It increases your sexual capacity, vitality, overall health and flexibility. So, if you’re a regular at the gym, you’ve probably got an edge in bed over someone who skips working out.
Want to boost your creativity or get better in bed? Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you how exercise is the solution to all your problems
Helps osteoporosis Keeping your bones healthy and strong is extremely important, especially as you age. Constant exercise keeps them healthy, which in turn reduces your risk of osteoporosis and also prevents muscle loss, which increases as you age.
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ure, exercise keeps your tummy taut, your skin glowing and your weight balanced, but there are many more reasons to get moving. Exercise is an overall healer and it helps your mind and
body with absolutely everything under the sun. So, while not all of these benefits are surprising, they are the other reasons to get fit. Read on to find out more about the perks of exercise.
brain boost Not only does a good bout of exercise reduce the risk of dementia, staying active will also keep your mind sharp. You know
Alright, so you know exercise can help your bones stay strong, but did you know it can do the same for your digestive system? Sometimes, no matter how healthy your diet is, lack of exercise can ruin your digestive system. Even a little walking just to keep you active can help your system stay healthy and your digestion remain smooth.
reduces anxiety Say goodbye to depression, anxiety and even stress because any form of activity will release happy
chemicals, keeping you satisfied, fulfilled and much calmer than if you were sitting around doing nothing all day.
reduces cancer risk The one thing exercise does that you may not be aware of is that it can change your genetic makeup. So, if obesity runs in your family, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Regular exercise also reduces your cancer risk and lessens the severity of a stroke, even if it is inevitable for you to experience one.
improves confidence Yes, it can make you feel better too. Even if it’s not making a drastic change to your looks, exercising will boost your confidence, self-esteem and self-image — all of which are much more important than perfect features and a slim waist, don’t you think?
Helps you quit Got an addiction you can’t quit? Try diving into some exercise. Exercise actually has the same effect on your brain as substances and alcohol or even sex and good food. So, if you’ve got a junk food habit or a cigarette addiction that you want to shake off, exercising is a good way to start.
keeps you creative People who exercise are much more creative than those who don’t. Exercising can boost creativity, especially up to two hours after you work out. This is great because the next time you’re stumped and can’t think of anything creative, you know that all you need is a brisk walk or a swim.
« KNOW MORE: EYE CARE FOR SMARTPHONE USERS The number of hours we spend checking email, surfing the internet and playing games on our smartphones takes a toll on our eyes. That’s why Dev Goswami gives you a few tips on keeping them safe
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martphones come with a lot of benefits, but lately there have been a number of health journals across the world that have raised the issue of smartphone usage and its effect on your vision. It is not just basic smartphone use that is causing eyesight problems — the use of smartphones in addition to a number of other lifestyle habits/ necessities is what makes smartphones bad for your eyes. Ophthalmic surgeon, director and surgical head at Mehta Eye Institute and Colaba Eye Hospital, Dr. Keiki Mehta says that we already spend 8-10 hours every day cooped up in front of our computers, and adding smartphone usage to this invariably means that you are straining your eyes. Another factor is using smartphones while travelling in buses and trains. The incessant moving and shaking while travelling means that our eyes have to constantly readjust, thereby getting strained. We’re sure you might be brushing this away as a minor problem, but Dr. Keiki gives us a worrying statistic. He says, “All over the world, there have been multiple reports of a 35% increase in patients suffering from myopia (nearsightedness). A
number of leading journals have attributed this to smartphone usage.” The effects of excessive or improper smartphone use on your eyesight is something that you’ll only see in the long run — when it will probably be too late. To avoid damaging your eyes, we ask Dr. Keiki to give us a few safety tips:
no pHones wHile travelling
maintain a HealtHy distance
stop using your pHone in dark rooms
Keep smartphones and tablets about an arms length away from your eyes. The closer your bring it, the harder your eyes have to work to maintain focus.
Looking at a bright screen when the surroundings are pitch dark is one of the most harmful habits. Your eyesight is made to deal with two extremes which doesn’t bode well for it at all. If you must use your phone while in bed, at least keep your bedside lamp on.
use bigger fonts In this age of speed, we want to read as much as we can, as soon as we can. That means that you often keep the font size at a minimum to ensure that more text fits your screen. However, small fonts will strain your eyes, so much so, that after continuous reading, they won’t be able to easily focus on far objects for a few minutes — this is your body warning you, pay heed.
As we said earlier, using your phone while travelling makes your eyes work even more. So, avoid harming them by not using your smartphone while travelling. Listen to music instead.
tHe 20:5 rule Finally, Dr. Keiki recommends that you follow the 20:5 rule. For every 20 minutes that you spend looking at your smartphone, look away into the distance for five minutes. This gives your eyes a much needed break.
>> Keep your phone at a distance so that you don’t damage your eyesight
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Grief & your body
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>> One of the prolonged effects of grief on your body is insomnia
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We’ve told you how to cope and how to help someone cope in our previous issues. But, do you know how grief can affect your health? Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more
VITAMIN D AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE A new study shows how patients of Parkinson’s disease can have better memory and less depression if they get enough vitamin D in their diet. Dev Goswami finds out more
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arkinson’s disease comes with a number of symptoms and effects that can wreck havoc with a patient’s day-to-day life. From muscle rigidity to difficulty walking normally, these effects not only make it a tough condition to live with, but also take a toll on the patient’s mental health. However, there is some good news with regards to this disorder. A new study conducted by Oregon Health & Sciences University, USA has found that vitamin D can lead to a improved memory and a depression-free life for those suffering from Parkinson’s. While it’s too early to speculate, one can definitely hope that this leads to treatments and/ or steps that can help prevent this disorder.
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rief makes you feel sad, lose concentration, hamper your ability to make clear decisions and make you extremely unproductive. But, did you know that it can also play havoc with how healthy your body is? Apart from the mental anguish and emotional pain that it brings, it can give you aches, pains and acne. Take a look at what grief does to your body so that you know why it’s so important to deal with it in a healthy manner.
are grieving should know that having irregular periods is sometimes a natural effect of the stress and heavy emotion that grief puts on your body. When you’re grieving, your body produces less estrogen, which makes your periods few and far between. This is extremely unhealthy, so don’t let it go on for too long — if you feel as though you’re dealing with your grief and it still occurs, it is best to visit your doctor as soon as possible.
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You know that stress can cause acne outbreaks. Well, grief is similar to stress and it reacts in the same manner. If you’re grieving heavily, crying too much or tossing and turning in the midst of your mourning at night, you’ll experience several acne outbreaks, but these should subside as time goes by.
What part of your body? That doesn’t matter. Any extreme emotion will manifest in aches and pains throughout your body. You’ll have back aches, your muscles will hurt, your head will ache… all this is natural and will cease once you’ve begun to deal with your grief. Too much can create unnecessary and permanent muscle tension, so be wary.
You’ll hAve A terrible sleep cYcle Yes, the fact that grief can give you sleepless nights is no surprise. But, it can actually lead to insomnia, which is a health disorder that can outlive your mourning period. Sometimes, it’s difficult in the initial stages of grief to avoid it, since you’ll have several responsibilities and emotions to cope with together. But, with time you should be able to sleep. If you can’t, try meditating or ask your doctor for help, as this can adversely affect your health in the long run.
women might be irregulAr Yes, grief can change your cycle! Women who
You’ll lose Your Appetite
your body is spending so much of its energy trying to control and deal with the grief that it’s not properly equipped to handle germs and bacteria.
You’ll get twitchY If you’ve always had muscle twitches, you can’t pin it down to grief. This is not a permanent effect of grief but it does occur if you’re grieving heavily and if it continues, it can health problems. So, if it becomes continuous and lasts too long, consult a doctor. Sporadic muscle twitches are nothing to worry about though and they occur even when you are asleep, usually when you’re thinking too much about the loss of a loved one.
Your mouth will seem drY If you suddenly feel like your mouth is dry, this could be a physical manifestation of your grief. Even drinking water won’t cure it properly, so your best bet is to try to ease your grief by doing things that can help you feel better. Grieving aggravates a region in your brain that causes dry mouth to occur.
Or gain an unhealthy large one. Grief plays havoc with your appetite, making you crave foods, feel full too quickly and sometimes, you’ll experience a complete loss of appetite. Not eating right will ruin your health, making You’ll be super stressed you lose and gain weight erratically and harming your digestive system in the long run. The one thing that grief does instantly is that it gives you tons of stress and makes your life feel chaotic. You’ll be anxious, high strung, You’ll fAll ill more always on edge and all your emotions will be If there’s a cold going around, you will be the bubbling on the surface. This can lead to first one to get it. You’ll also be more prone to chronic stress, which plays a very big role in illnesses and diseases. Also, if you cry too much, you developing diseases and falling ill more you can even develop a fever. This is because often.
Researchers conducted the study among 286 patients suffering from Parkinson’s. After studying the level of vitamin D in each patient and making them undergo various tests to see the levels of their cognitive function, depression and verbal memory, the researchers arrived at a number of conclusions. First of all, they found that higher vitamin D levels were associated with less severe symptoms, better cognition and less depression. The study also found that for those who weren’t suffering from dementia, high vitamin D levels were associated lower depression levels. Explaining how this study might help treat/ prevent Parkinson’s, Dr. Amie L. Peterson said, “Nearly 30% of people with PD suffer from cognitive impairment and dementia. Intervening in the development of dementia has the potential to improve morbidity and mortality in persons with PD. The fact that the relationship between vitamin D concentration and cognitive performance seemed more robust in the non-demented group suggests that earlier intervention before dementia may be more effective.”
* Vitamin D sources The sun is not the only source for vitamin D. Foods such as cereals, fish, dairy products, eggs and mushrooms are high in vitamin D and should be a part of your diet.
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BATHROOM BLUNDERS >> Apart from looking good, your bathroom needs some hygiene rules as well
bathtub and don’t go all the way to the floor. you decide to go barefoot in a bathroom, think When you are finished, the curtains should again. To avoid contracting a disease from the hang straight without being bunched up. bacteria, wear bathroom slippers and diligently scrub your bathroom floors on a regular basis. Too close for comforT? Keep your toothbrush as far away from the toilet as you can. Most people don’t know that every time you flush, aerosolised particles from the toilet travel up to six feet away from the toilet itself. So, if you toothbrush is placed within that radius, toilet particles have a great spot to park themselves. If like some of us, you live in a tiny house that doesn’t give you the luxury of keeping your toothbrush six feet away due to space constraints, close the toilet lid before you flush and change your toothbrush regularly. However, avoid covering your toothbrush. As is the case with the shower curtains, bacteria will breed much faster on a damp toothbrush, than it will if you air dry it.
>> To maintain proper hygiene. keep your toothbrush at least six feet away from the toilet
cleaning your conTacTs
You think that you’ve practised your bathroom routine as perfectly as a fine art, but there are so many things you are doing completely wrong! Shirley Mistry tells you what they are
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make every imaginable surface in the bathroom damp. It is something you generally fit and forget. However, what no one ever thinks of is the size of the shower curtain. Normally, shower curtains bunch up or ripple, and are so long that they hang beyond the edge of the bathtub. As a result, there are damp pockets created in the bunched up shower curtain which are ideal breeding grounds for mildew and mold. So, trim you curtains so that they your shower curTain don’t bunch up and are of the same width Most of us put in a shower curtain to make as the tub. Next, trim the bottoms so that sure that the water doesn’t splash out and the curtains just skim the top of the bathroom routine is something that is different for each person and stays the same way for years. Even though you go to the bathroom with the aim of coming out squeaky clean, there are simple things that you do wrong that can harm your health and put you at risk. We tell you what they are and how to remedy them.
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Unfortunately, a large number of contact lens users don’t know the correct way of keeping them clean. Apart from cleaning them before and after wear, you also need to take care of how you store them. A recent study by the University of Texas showed that 90% of people thought using fresh solution meant simply adding a few drops to what was already in the lens case. Simply topping up the existing lens solution with a couple of squirts is an absolute no-no. This completely robs the disinfecting power of the lens solution, which can cause vision-harming infections. Every time you wear your lenses, empty the case, rinse it and let it air dry. When you take off your lenses, fill it with fresh solution before putting the contacts in.
The baThroom floor is a minefield of germs Your bathroom floor is rather clean and it is in fact the toilet bowl which has the most germs — correct? Wrong. In a study for ABC News, Dr. Charles Gerba revealed that a bathroom floor has around 2 million bacteria per square inch — a figure that is much higher when you compare it to a toilet bowl! So, the next time
your shower rouTine A long, hot shower is extremely relaxing after a hard day, but it is terrible for your skin. It strips skin off its natural oils and can even make problems such as eczema worse. If you aren’t prone to eczema, you can still be left with sore, itchy skin. Also, the longer shower you take, the more your skin is prone to drying out. So, keep your showers under 10 minutes and stick to lukewarm water. Also, if you like to use a body scrub, use it only once or twice a week. Using these products too frequently results in your body losing the oils and lipids which fight dryness. Lastly, instead of vigorously towel-drying, use a towel to blot your skin to get rid of the water and follow up immediately with a good moisturiser. Try moisturising as soon as possible because your skin absorbs moisturiser best in the few minutes that follow immediately after a shower.
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dear barbara, I don’t know why, but my facial hair refuses to get shaved. Because of this I have had to move the razor over my cheeks three-four times. This makes my skin red and itchy. In the past month I’ve tried several razors and blades. None of them help. What can I do? — deepak salve, matunga dear deepak, You mentioned changing razors and blades but have you tried switching your shaving gel/ foam? Since your facial hair does ultimately come off, this is probably a sign of your hair not being soft enough for shaving. You should also try shaving with warm water instead of normal, room temperature water. Warm water will open up pores and make your beard easier to shave. Just moisten your face with warm water and without drying it off, apply shaving foam. Instead of holding your razor under a running stream of tap water, dip it in a bowl of warm water — it really does help. Also, avoid more than one razor stroke over the same area — if you must, finish your shave, lather some more foam and shave
>> Try a pineapple ponytail to prevent frizzy hair
again. This will give your skin some protection. dear barbara, My curly hair gets really frizzy in the morning when I wake up. While I manage to tame my hair into a presentable hairdo for the day, it really takes up a large part of my morning. Is there anything that I can do the night before to stop my hair from getting frizzy? — ananya gupta, andheri (w) dear ananya, You can try what is known as the pineapple ponytail. It’s meant for curly hair and will be perfect to prevent morning frizz. To get the pineapple ponytail, bend over so that your hair is over your head and in front of you. Gather it with your hand and tie a scrunchie or elastic to secure it. Now straighten up while holding your hair to make sure it’s not too loose. You should also use a satin pillow case if possible. Send your questions to: healthandfitness@afternoondc.in
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Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky
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ew Delhi: Leading social media company Facebook wants to read SMSes and other confidential information of people on the Android mobile phone platform, cyber security firm Kaspersky said today. “Over the last few days there has been a constant scrutiny over Facebook having access to your SMS. Buried within the latest update for Facebook’s Android app is a feature that is causing growing concern among some users,” Kaspersky said in a statement yesterday. No immediate comments were received from Facebook. Facebook is one of the companies that has been accused by
US Whistleblower Edward Snowden of sneaking in to private information to help National Security Agency of US in spying at global level. The social media firm has denied that allegation. Facebook application at the time of installation on Android mobile phones seeks certain permissions and the updated version now asks users to allow it “Read your text messages (SMS or MMS)”. The social media’s logic behind seeking access to SMS is that “if you add a phone number to your account, this allows us to confirm your phone number automatically by finding the confirmation code that we send via text message”.
The updated Facebook application now wants to “Read calendar events plus confidential information” which it justifies as it is required to allow “the app to show
that has to be entered when a user registers with the social media website which in a way helps the company verify the authenticity of users twice. “Two-factor authentication provides an extra level of security, so it’s good to see Facebook providing this option ... As a final note, we’d urge people to carefully check the permissions requested by any app when you first install it,” Kaspersky Lab’s Principal Security Researcher David Emm said. Kaspersky added the permissions your calendar availability (based on also grants access to multimedia your phone’s calendar) when you’re messages, for which reason is not viewing an event on Facebook”. explicitly given. Facebook sends code via SMS It expressed apprehension on the
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word ‘automatic’ used in the permission sought by Facebook. “...The key, it seems to lie in the word ‘automatically’. Surely the app doesn’t need to do this automatically. Facebook could simply prompt me to type in the code manually. Or, at the very least, provide this option,” Kaspersky said. It added that this may be an innocent feature “but in the light of growing concerns about online privacy, such an option would help to allay people’s fears”. Facebook is reported to have 93 million users in India out of which 75 million access it from their mobile phone as of December 2013.
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ew Delhi: Narendra Modi was yesterday attacked by the Congress after the Gujarat government suggested that it was using Rs 10.80 a day as the limit to identify subsidy beneficiaries, drawing a sharp retort from BJP which claimed states were only following the criteria set out by the Centre. Latching on to the BPL criteria of people earning below Rs 10.80 daily found on a Gujarat government
website, Congress lashed out at BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, asking him to apologise to the poor for “insulting” and making a “mockery” of them. Hitting back at the Congress, BJP said this criteria was decided by the Centre in 2004 and states were instructed to follow it. Asking Congress to “go back to the drawing room and do its homework”, BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman
said deciding the BPL criteria was Centre’s prerogative. She said many reminders have been sent by the Gujarat government to the Centre asking it to review the criteria. She said if one went by Centre’s methodology of poverty, in Gujarat only 21 lakh BPL families would have benefited. But the Gujarat government had made sure that 11 lakh more families were added to the list of beneficiaries.
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slamabad: As the Pakistan government and the outlawed Taliban prepare for peace talks, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif yesterday said he wants to overcome both terrorism within the country and outstanding issues with India through dialogue as peace is vital for reviving the country’s economy. “My only wish and prayer is that this process (talks with the Taliban) should move forward successfully, and whatever issues Pakistan faces, they should be solved through dialogue,” Sharif told the media.
“I also want Pakistan’s external issues (with) India, Afghanistan to be resolved through dialogue. There are so many issues pending for long on which we can move forward through dialogue,” he said. Sharif, whose government has named a four-member committee for talks with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), said restoring peace through dialogue is the best option. He added peace is vital for reviving Pakistan’s economy. He welcomed the team nominated by the Taliban to hold talks with the government’s committee.
Expressing satisfaction at the ongoing dialogue process with the Taliban, Sharif said he hoped both the committees will move forward in a positive direction to bring peace to the country. He said he was supervising the dialogue process and Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was in touch with the government committee to assist it in efforts to reach a positive outcome. Meanwhile, the Taliban promised to provide security and protection to members of the negotiating committees in areas under its control. Pics: PTI
Artists from Denmark perform during ‘Sufi Sutra International Festival’ in Kolkata on Sunday night.
Bollywood actor and BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha dancing with students at Rabindra Balika Inter College in Patna on Monday.
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ew Delhi: Scores of Sikh protesters led by Shiromani Akali Dal and Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) yesterday held a protest outside Rahul Gandhi’s residence, demanding revelation of names of Congressmen who were allegedly involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. “We want Rahul Gandhi to reveal the names of those involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots. We have given him a 72-hour ultimatum after which we will protest outside the Prime Minister’s house,” DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK said. In a recent interview to a TV news channel, Gandhi had said that “some Congressmen were probably involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and they had been punished for it”. The protesters raised anti-Congress slogans and held up black flags and placards, demanding justice for thousands who were killed in anti-Sikh riots in October 1984 following the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards. DSGMC also served langar to around 200-odd protesters who had gathered outside Gandhi’s resi-
dence at 12 Tuglak Lane. Some women also tried to take the langar food inside the Gandhi’s house but they were denied permission by police personnel. “I have seen my son being killed. Why these police personnel did not
Sikh protesters shout slogans during a protest against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the 1984 riots outside his residence in New Delhi on Monday. act when Sikhs were being massacred in 1984? We want all those guilty to be punished,” said Lakshami Kaur, one of the riot victims. The protesters also demanded exgratia relief, jobs and residential allowance for riot-victims.
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UTI is a good example of how there are deeper concerns or challenges. There must be a bipartisan approach by the government in charge. As we approach a period of bitter political rivalry, this example must be remembered.
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Nifty Nears 200 DMA
NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (February 4, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello
REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Monday (February 03, 2014) a net 87.70 points (1.44%) and closed at the 6001 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 6058 points level. It then rose by a few points and registered the day’s high at the 6074 points level at 10.05 a.m. It then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 3.00 p.m The index then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 5594 points level at 3.22 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained below its previous close throughout the session, moved in a narrow range of 80 points and closed a point above the psychologically important 6000 points level. Sentiment was extremely bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 43 were losers, while just 7 stocks closed in the green. All the sectoral indices barring healthcare closed in the red. Substantial selling was witnessed in metal, realty and auto stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 13.87%. This change is substantial and indicates a less than full participation by investors. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 533 were gainers, 897 were losers and 68 remained unchanged.
Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the over-sold zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator has dropped below the slow D line (negative and a sell signal). RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 30 level but is now declining (negative if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is declining (negative if it continues). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).
ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is rising while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is increasing in strength.
Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level.The next support is at the 5877 points level.
Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 6372 points level. The next resistance is at the 6424 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 = 6024 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 5973. Support (2) = 5943. Resistance (1) = 6053. Resistance (2) = 6104. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed a has formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a long black body candle. This is negative and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the sell side of the market. Further, the index is still below its 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages and all the three averages are declining. Moreover, the velocity parameters too are negatively trended. All these indicate a negative bias. Incidentally, the index is approaching its 200 days average which is at the 5973 points level. This could be a strong support level and there is a possibility that the index could reverse from there. However, if it declines below it, than it would indicate a change in the primary trend and a further decline could be expected. Investors are advised to avoid buying at present levels.
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MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6082) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 6217) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 6217) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 5973) Positive.
Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market with a negative bias. Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.
More Misleading Advertisements Come To The Fore ASCI upholds complaints against Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, Ranbaxy, Pizza Hut, Bisleri and TVS By A Business Reporter
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dvertising industry watchdog ASCI has upheld complaints against 57 campaigns in November last year for misleading ads, including those of Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, Ranbaxy, Pizza Hut, Bisleri and TVS. According to the Customer Complaints Council (CCC) of ASCI (Advertising Standard Council of India), health and personal care category continued to lead with the highest number complaints of misleading ads during the month, reports PTI. The watchdog upheld a complaint against Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), where the auto major in a TV commercial (TVC) of Alto 800 showed a couple celebrating Diwali and travelling with ‘diya’ (oil lamp). “The advertisement sends a dangerous message of carrying an oil lamp in the car. It flouts the safety rules and spreads a dangerous message,” the regulator said. ASCI also found a commercial by TVS violating the norms where the two-wheeler manufacturer has shown a woman pillion riding without a helmet in one of the ads of Star City. A similar complaint against Future Bazaar, which in a TVC of Big Bazaar shows a women
pillion riding without helmet, was also upheld. The Customer Complaints Council also ruled that Pizza Hut’s hoardings claiming Rs 99 on any meal any day are “not factually true”.It also ruled against Bisleri claiming to have anti-acidic spring water from Himalayas. Upholding another complaint, the regulator said Hindustan Unilever could not substantiate the claims of its new Close Up Deep Action Toothpaste of ‘Confidence of Fresh breath till 12 hours’. Besides, the CCC upheld complaints against Ranbaxy Laboratories, where it had claimed 21-day money back guarantee challenge on Revital. ASCI also took action against on online ad on social networking site Facebook, where Stayzilla.Com displayed an image which is demeaning to woman. “The CCC concluded that the Facebook Ad shows an indecent depiction of a woman and objectifies women, which is likely in the light of generally prevailing standards of decency and propriety, to cause grave or widespread offence,” it said. In health and personal care category, the CCC found that claims in 44 different advertisers had violated guidelines.
BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on Voltas CMP: Rs. 120 Target Rs. 135
Karvy calls a ‘Buy’ on Union Bank Of India CMP: Rs. 108 Target Rs. 143
ICICI calls a ‘Buy’ on Tata Global Beverages CMP: Rs. 141 Target Rs. 182
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Manufacturing Sector Expands At Strongest Pace Since March
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ATF prices cut by about 3% Govt cuts import tariff value of gold & silver Lupin Q3 profit rises 42% to Rs 476 cr IDBI Bank Q3 net profit at Rs 104 cr Procter & Gamble Q3 profit up 42% at Rs 77 cr Gillette India Q3 profit declines 40% to Rs 11 cr DCM Shriram Q3 net falls 27% to Rs 44.3 cr Vijaya Bank Q3 Net falls 91% to Rs 11.39 cr.
By A Business Reporter
According to HSBC, new orders expanded in January at the quickest ndia’s manufacturing sector in rate in ten months, with stronger January expanded at the demand from both domestic as strongest pace in the past 10 well as overseas clients. Meanwhile, months, largely driven by faster employment rate rose for the fourth growth in export and domestic or- straight month in January, with all ders, an HSBC survey said yester- three broad areas of the manufacday. The HSBC India Manufacturing turing segment creating jobs, Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) HSBC said. - a measure of factory production On the inflation front, the report stood at 51.4 in January, up from said the average input costs rose in 50.7 in December, the highest read- January. Consequently, companies ing since March 2013. India’s man- also raised their output costs. “...Inufacturing sector activity expanded flation pressures also firmed, sugfor the third consecutive month in gesting that the RBI has to keep up January. A PMI reading of above 50 differentiates growth from contraction. “Manufacturing activity moved into higher gear led by faster growth in new orders,� HSBC Chief Economist for India & ASEAN Leif Eskesen said.
its inflation guards,� Eskesen said. Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan raised the key policy rate by 0.25% to 8% in the third quarter review of monetary policy in a bid to curb inflation. The central bank lowered its growth forecast for the current financial year to less than 5% from its earlier forecast of 5% and said inflation will continue to hover around 8% by March-end. Retail or CPI inflation in December moderated to a three-month low of 9.87%, while the wholesale or WPI was at 5-month low of 6.16% during the month.
Suresh Jandhyala Takes Over As DG Income Tax, Mumbai
ber 2001 — is three generations behind the latest operating system Windows 8, which was launched in October 2012, it added. “We request you (banks) to kindly arrange to take cognizance of the news item and take steps as may be necessary to mitigate the risk of disruption in banking services,� IBA Deputy Chief Executive K Unnikrishnan said. Commenting on the approaching deadline for end of support for Windows XP, Microsoft India GM (Windows Business) Amrish Goyal said: “We have been in touch with most of the banks on this issue, but we not see any acceleration in their pace over this.� Welcoming IBA’s advisory, Microsoft said such a step will further act as a catalyst in encouraging banks to change their operating system, he told PTI. “It seems banks are being dismissive about the risks that are involved here. Some vendors are also less cautious on this issue. We also have special offers for banks to encourage them to upgrade their systems,� Goyal said.
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he Indian Banks Association (IBA) has issued an advisory to By A Business Reporter banks to ensure business continuity after Microsoft ends support for umbai has a new Director its popular Windows XP operating General of Income Tax. Suresh system on April 8, 2014. IBA, in its Jandhyala, an Indian Revenue Serv- advisory, drew the attention of the ice Officer of 1979 batch has taken banks to a study by Microsoft, over as DGIT (Investigations) , at a which estimates that over 34,000 time when the Investigation Wing of branches of public sector banks the IT Department has undertaken would become vulnerable following a complete sectoral analysis of var- the US-based firm’s decision to stop ious trades and businesses in Mum- support to Windows XP. bai. The Wing is focusing on tax The fiscal impact of this could be as much as a loss of business opportunity worth Rs 1,100 crore in a day and a loss of income worth Rs 330 crore over a period of 3 days (assuming that a major incident may take 3 days for the systems to come up to normal functioning), the study had said. IBA advisory said: “IBA Managing Committee at its meeting held on November 29, 2013, discussed the issue in detail and said that banks would have taken cognizance of the news item and taken necessary steps to mitigate the risk.� Windows XP — launched in Octo-
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evasion that is prevalent in various sectors and specifically those which have come to light in the investigations undertaken by other departments and investigating agencies. Jandhyala has varied experience in different aspects of Income Tax administration, having previously held important positions in the areas of assessment, appeals, investigations and administration at Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Surat and Kolhapur. He holds a Post Graduate degree from the University of Bath, United Kingdom. Mumbai, being the financial capital of India, generally accounts for a third of the country’s total direct tax collection, which include Income Tax, Corporate Tax and Wealth Tax. IT Department has a significant presence in the city with two major offices at Aaykar Bhavan in Marine Lines and Pratyaksha Kar Bhavan in Bandra-Kurla Complex.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Fitch Representatives Meet Finmin Officials
Representatives of Fitch agency yesterday met finance ministry officials to discuss the country’s rating prospects and raised concerns about fiscal deficit. “Ministry officials allayed concerns raised by (rating agency) Fitch on the fiscal deficit front and reiterated the commitment to contain it at 4.8% of the GDP,� sources said. The meeting was attended by Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, along with other senior officials.
Govt. Gets Bids In All Circles For Both Bands Of Spectrum
The third round of the telecom spectrum auction opened yesterday with bids pouring in for all 22 circles or zones in the 1,800 MHz band and all three zones in 900 MHz band. “Till now, four rounds of bidding have been completed. Bids have been received in all 22 service areas in 1800 MHz band and in all three service areas in 900 MHz band. Thus, bidding has taken place in all the service areas in both bands,� an official statement said. The auction started at 9 AM yesterday, it added. Eight telecom firms, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio Infocomm, are in the fray in the auction from which the government expects to garner at least Rs 11,300 cr in the current financial year.
Need For Effective Risk-Management Mechanism For EBanking, Says Assocham
Industry body Assocham yesterday asked authorities to consider putting in place a more effective risk management mechanism to counter the potential risks posed by online electronic banking. In a paper submitted to the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank, the industry chamber observed that funding and investment related risks could elevate with the e-banking initiatives depending on the volatility and pricing of the acquired deposits. Assocham said that online transaction risks may result from fraud, processing errors, system disruptions, or other unanticipated events resulting in the institution’s inability to deliver products or services.
More Than 80% Employees Expect Better Pay Hike In 2014
A majority of employees in the country expect better salary hikes in 2014 compared to previous years, spurred by hopes of brighter economic prospects, a survey by HR services firm Randstad has found. With increased pay packets there is also possibility of attrition rates going up, the company said. As per the firm’s ‘Workmonitor’ survey, 84 of the employees are hopeful about the economic situation in 2014 while another 86 are expecting a higher pay raise in comparison to previous years. The survey has found that majority of employees in India expect to receive a one-time financial reward/ bonus at the end of this year. This is higher than their global peers.
Lupin Acquires Netherlands-Based Nanomi BV
Drug major Lupin yesterday announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based Nanomi BV for an undisclosed amount. With this, the company has made its foray into the technology-intensive injectables space, Lupin Ltd said in a statement. “With the use of Nanomi‘s proprietary technology platform, Lupin would be able to make significant in-roads into the niche area of complex injectables,� Lupin Chief Executive Officer Vinita Gupta said. Nanomi has a rich talent pool of scientists who would be backed by Lupin’s global R&D and manufacturing teams, the Mumbai-based firm said.
MTNL Seeks Nod To Raise Borrowing Limit By A Business Reporter
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tate-run MTNL will seek shareholders approval for raising the borrowing limit to Rs 15,000 cr at its extraordinary general meeting on February 26. MTNL, at present, can borrow up to Rs 9,000 cr from time to time at its discretion from banks, financial institutions, mutual funds, general public, including non-residents and from any other source, the company said in a regulatory filing. The operator said as the government is considering refund of the amount paid by it for acquiring broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum to the tune of Rs 4,534 cr and the same may be arranged in the shape of sovereign guaranteed bonds with the total liability of payment of principle and interest on the government.
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TODAY’S BEST VIEWING WHITE VENGEANCE White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty, which ruled Imperial China from 221 to 206 BC. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Feng Shaofeng), became leaders of the rebellious army, and also became sworn brothers in battle. Xiang Yu and Liu Bang are close friends who both serve King Huai of Chu. King Huai uses a plot, saying that whoever can subvert the Qin kingdom in Guanzhong would be the Lord Qin, in order to benefit from the competition between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Xiang Yu is over-confident. He fights against the main force of Qin army, and entrusts Liu Bang with Yu Ji (Liu Yifei), the woman he loves. Liu Bang expresses his love to Yu Ji and takes the chance to invade Guanzhong first when most of Qin army is outside fighting against Xiang Yu’s army. Xiang Yu is furious & betrayed when he found it. Xiang planned to kill Liu at a banquet held in Hong Men, during which Zhang ... HBO, 10.45 p.m.
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SOAPS & SERIALS
All the gems reach Rishi Matang’s ashram and participate in the yagya. Maruti decides to go meet them and is thanked by Indra for protecting the gems. As Kuber and Dhanaksh are fighting, a lightning bolt created by the yagya strikes Dhanaksh and he gets killed. Sahara One, 8.30 p.m.
THE WEB OF LIFE
THE WEB OF LIFE discovers the interconnectivity between prey and predator, host and parasite, and other seemingly unrelated species in this fascinating showcase that illustrates the often-incredible relationships between species that compose the drama of life on Earth. Animal Planet, 10.30 p.m.
LAST MAN STANDING
There can only be one winner. In a supreme test of endurance, skill and courage, six men journey to the most remote parts of the world to live with indigenous peoples, to train with them and to take part in their ancient sporting festivals. They are some of the toughest events in the world. From wrestling deep in the Amazonian rainforest to bullock racing in India and pig fighting on the Nicobar Islands, the six must play by local rules. But their experiences are much more than a sporting challenge; the adventurers enter the very heart of local societies, becoming part of them and performing all the rites and rituals, however dangerous they may be. Do they have what it takes to gain the respect of the tribe, to really become one of them? Di scover y, 10 p.m.
MASSIVE ENGINES
Follow Chris Barrie on Discovery Science MASSIVE ENGINES as exploring from big engines to super sized manmade machines the show takes a look at massive hole digging machines. Di scover y Sci en ce, 11 p.m.
BOSTON LEGAL
When Denny shoots his therapist in self-defense, the senior partners, fed up with his rogue behavior, begin to enact plans to remove him from the firm. Star Wor ld, 9 p.m.
MAHABHARAT
Krishna says since Karn can also win the Swayamvar compe-
THE MUPPETS
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Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, Sahara One, 8.30 p.m.
tition, if Draupadi wants she herself can refuse to marry him. Pandavs meet crippled Batukeshwar on their way, who requests them to take him to the Swayamvar arena to which Pandavas agree. Karan comes to participate on Duryodhan’s behalf, Drishtadyumna says they can’t allow that, Duryodhan then asks Karan to participate and win Draupadi himself, as soon as he is about to strike the fish eye, Draupadi says “Main sootputra se vivah nahi karungi”. Star Plu s, 8.30 p.m .
KAISA YEH ISHQ HAI
Lohari catches Simran boasting about how she has successfully created a rift between Rajoo and Lohari. Hearing this, Lohari is very hurt and decides to take matters in her own hands. She confronts Simran and openly challenges her. How will Simran cope with this and will the family know of her true intentions? Li fe Ok , 10 p.m.
QUBOOL HAI
The countdown to Asad and Zoya’s wedding begins as the viewers witness Asad’s bachelor’s party. Tanveer makes a dramatic entry and takes Mumani and the entire family by a surprise. Zee T V, 9.30 p.m.
MOVIES OF THE DAY
When 3 Muppet fans learn that Tex Richman wants to drill under the Muppet Theater for oil, Gary, Mary and Walter set out to find the Muppets who have been split up for years so that they can put on one last show and save the Muppet Theater. Kermit the Frog now lives in his own mansion depressed in Hollywood, ‘The Great Gonzo’ is a high class plumber at Gonzo’s Royal Flush, Fozzie Bear performs with a tribute band called The Moopets, Miss Piggyis the plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, and Animal is at a celebrity anger management rehab center in Santa Barbara. Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.
SOORYAVANSHAM
Thakur BhanuPratap Singh a helpful person is loved by all. His younger son, Heera falls in love with Gowri, an IAS aspirant who rejects him, as he is illiterate. He decides to earn a living and come up the hard way. He establishes a bus service, which becomes a great success and starts a charity hospital as per his brother’s wish. His enemies mix poison in the sweet given to Thakur to ruin the family and blame Heera for it. Heera fights against them and brings the truth to light. M ax, 9 p.m .
HANUMAN
The magic monkey Hanuman finds the abducted Sita languishing in Lanka, prisoner of the besotted king Ravana, where she is tormented by Demons yet remains chaste and pure. Hanuman hears her tales of woe and undying devotion to Rama, as well as her threats of suicide if she remains unrescued. Before carrying Sita’s message back to Rama, Hanuman is “captured” by demons who set his tail on fire, only to fall victim to their own joke as Hanuman proceeds to use his tail as a torch to set their city afire. Confirming Sita is safe, Hanuman subsequently flies over the ocean to Rama, who swoons at his tale. Fil my, 9 p.m .
NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRET
While Ben Gates is presenting new information about John Wilkes Booth and the 18 pages missing from Booth’s diary, a man by the name of Mitch Wilkinson stands up and presents a missing page of John Wilkes Booth’s diary. Thomas Gates, Ben’s great-grandfather, is mentioned on the page. It shows that Ben’s great-grandfather was a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s murder. When doing more research, the conspiracy takes Ben, Abigail Chase, and Riley Poole to Buckingham Palace (which they break into). They discover a plank that has early Native American
The Muppets, Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.
writing on it. The plank has only one symbol that Patrick Gates can identify. The symbol is Cibola (see-bowl-uh) meaning the City of Gold. In order to define the rest they have to go to Ben’s mother, Patrick’s divorced wife. After 32 years it brings back old arguments. After that the other clue is in the President’s desk in the Oval Office in the White House (which Ben and Abigail sneak into) to discover that the clue lies in The... Star Movies, 9 p.m ,.
DRUNKEN MASTER
The father of Wong Fei-hong, who has been attempting to teach his son kung-fu, but has found him too disobedient to teach and decides to send him off to his uncle, a cruel and torturous master of the 8-Drunken Genii kung-fu. After much suffering the son comes back to rescue the father from an assassin who has also previously humiliated Naughty Panther. Pix , 11.53 p.m.
PREM AGGAN
Jai Kumar is a wealthy industrialist, and lives in a palatial house with his wife: Sheena, son: Vishal, and daughter: Sapna. He has made arrangements for Sapna to get married to Vishal, who is the son of his partner in a business venture. But Sapna is in love with Suraj Singh, who plays in an orchestra, and is the son of an army captain, Veer Bahadur Singh. When Sapna introduces her dad to Suraj, he is rude to Suraj, and upset that Sapna has spoiled his plans for him. Jai does not speak out openly against Suraj when he is with Sapna, for fear of antagonizing her, but discusses this issue with Vishal, and together they concoct a scheme that will separate Sapna and Suraj forever. CVO, 9 p.m.
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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 Diya Aur Bati Hum 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Saraswatichandra 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 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 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 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 6.00 7.00 8.00
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4.00 Boogie Woogie Kids C’ship 8.00 Main Naa Bhoolungi 8.30 Ek Nayi Pehchaan 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
ZEE TV
P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 2.30 Doli Armaano Ki 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 5.00 Jodha Akbar 5.30 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 6.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori
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 Mehta Ka Ooltah.. 2.30 FIR 3.00 Sab Khelo Sab Jeeto 4.00 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah… 7.00 Sab Khelo Sab Jeeto 8.00 Baal Veer 8.30 Taarak Mehta… 9.00 Chidiya Ghar 9.30 Jeanie Aur Juju 10.00 Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir 10.30 F I R 11.00 Taarak Mehta
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World ‘s Strangest Magic of Science Worst Case Scenario Magic of Science How Do They Do It? Wildest Arctic Swords World’s Strangest Man vs Wild Last Man Standing Destroyed In Seconds
SCIENCE
P.M. 2.00 Superhumans 3.00 How The Body Works 4.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 The Gadget Show 7.00 Through The Wormhole with Moran Freeman 8.00 How It’s Made
STAR WORLD
Almost Human Castle Suburgatory Two and A Half Men Boston Legal Castle Koffee with Karan Suburgatory Two And A Half Men Boston Legal How I Met Your Mother 2 Broke Girls III Castle
ZEE CAFÉ
Switched At Birth The Big Bang Theory Crazy Hidden Camera Just for Laughs Switched At Birth The Big Bang Theory American Funniest Home Videos The Middle Being Erica Switched At Birth Perception
BIG CBS LOVE
P.M. 2.00 Britain’s Next Top Model 3.00 NCIS 4.00 Maximum Exposure 5.00 The X Factor 6.00 90210 7.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 7.30 Maximum Exposure 8.00 Jamie’ 30 Minute Meals 8.30 Rules of Engagement 9.00 90210 10.00 Britain’s Next Top Model 11.00 NCIS
SONY TV
P.M. 2.00 Maharana Pratap 2.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3.00 Ekk Nayi Pehchaan 3.30 Main Naa Bhoolungi
Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai, Life Ok, 10 p.m. Boston Legal, Star World, 9 p.m.
Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar
LIFE OK
P.M. 2.00 Best of Savdhaaan India 7.00 Tumhari Paakhi 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 The Adventures of Hatim 9.30 Tu mhari Paakhi 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq HaiAjab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India
SAHARA ONE
P.M 2.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 2.30 Firangi Bahu 3.00 Durgaa: Film. Rajesh Khanna 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Jljhi Niyati 6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 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
ZEE MARATHI
P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithee Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Saregamapa 10.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi
ANIMAL PLANET
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Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life Mutant Planet Baby Planet AP Safari Hunters Wildest Island Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life River Monsters
DISCOVERY
P.M. 2.00 Rise of The Continents
DOORDARSHAN
DDI (Main Channel)
P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Ek Divas Celebrity Sobat 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Mazi Maye 4.10 Bheti Lagi Jiva 4.35 Sansar Maza Wegala 5.00 News in Marathi 5.05 Aatmabhang 5.30 Mala Bhetleli Mansa 6.00 Krishi Darshan 6.30 Amachi Mati Amachi Mase 6.55 Patla Tar Ghya 7.00 News in Marathi 7.15 Antakshari
8.00 The News 8.15 Samachar 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan… Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Hum 9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 Bharat Ki Shaan 11.00 HERO: Film. Jackie Shroff, Meenakshi S, Sanjeev Kumar
DDII (Metro Channel)
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Samachar. News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar
9.00 Time Warp 10.00 Triggers 11.00 Massive Engines
Baggage Battles Ancient Aliens Ice Road Truckers Ancient Aliens
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Ultimate Airport Dubai Banged Up Abroad Test Your Brain Inside The Numbers Game Mega Factories World’s Weirdest Taboo Banged Up Abroad Taboo
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P.M. 2.00 KFC T20 International 14 h/ls 3rd T20 3.00 Jai Ho 3.30 Ashes Heroes 4.00 Hockey india League h/ls 4.30 Switch Hit 5.00 Masterclass 5.30 Ashes Heroes 6.00 Jai Ho 6.30 Hockey India League 14 h/ls 7.00 Star Power 7.53 Hockey India League 14 Ranchi Rhinos vs Dabur Mumbai Magicians 10.30 Ashes Heroes 11.00 Star Power
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Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar News News Night Samachar News Night Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar
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Football Today Liga Bbva 13/14 Superstar BPL h/ls Premier League Review Barclays Premier League Liga Bbva 13/14 The Football Reivew La Liga Liga Bbva 13/14 PI Netbusters Football Today
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India Tour of SA 13 h/ls Great Centureis Good Bye Kalis Aus Tour of SA 11 h/ls: 1st ODI Ram Slam T20 Challenge 14 h/ls Great Centuries Aus Tour of SA 11 h/ts 2nd T20 Best of the Tests
MOVIE CHANNELS
STARMOVIES
P.M 9.00 National Treasure: Book of Secret
HBO
P.M. 12.30 Kill Bill Vol 1 2.25 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 4.50 Furry Vengeance 6.35 The Twilight Saga: Twilight 9:00 Shaolin Soccer 10.45 White Vengeance A.M. 7.33 White Vengeance 10.5 Watchmen P.M. 1.00 2.50 4.35 6.25 8.15 10.30 A.M. 10.00
ZEE STUDIO
Land of the Dead Sorority Boys The Country Bears Hellbound Brothers The Muppets 25th Hour
PIX
P.M. 12.15 Quick 2.41 Resident Evil: Retribution 4.37 Redline 6.35 True Legend 9.00 The Amazing Spider Man 11.53 Drunken Master A.M. 8.20 Ninja 10.0 Redline P.M. 2.45 5.50 8.00 10.30 A.M. 8.25 11.40
9.30 Ek Gaadi Baki Anaari: Ashok Saraf
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By Amarendra Dhaneshwar
adar Matunga Cultural Centre holds an annual classical music festival every year in memory of Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande who was a pioneer of sorts. The festival is held in two sessions and the artistes performing here are highly talented in their respective fields. The evening session this year saw the young tabla maestro Satyajit Talwalkar give a solo tabla recital. Talwalkar played the 16-beat teen taal to the accompaniment provided by young Siddhesh Bicholkar. The usual tabla segments like Peshkar, Chakradar, Rela and Gats were played with a sense of perfect timing and execution. Kalpana Zokarkar, a veteran singer from Indore sang the raga 'Bhoopali'. Zokarkar has internalised many different styles and influences. Her father, the late Krishnarao Muzumdar, was a pupil of Ustad Rajab Ali Khan who was known for his complex taan patterns. She has also trained under Vasantrao Rajurkar of the Gwalior gharana and Dr. Suhila Pohankar. Zokarkar could effortlessly integrate these three streams of music in her 'Bhoopali'. The bada khyal 'Jabahi Sab Nrutati Niras Bhaye' was set to ek taal. The lyric which
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By Vijay Shanker
alanda Dance Research Centre presented the four-day Nalanda Nrityotsava at Kalangan, Ravindra Natya Mandir. Besides the presentation of different classical dance styles, the highlight this year was the inclusion of Nangiyar Koothu and the Kandyan dance that made the festival colourful and delightful. On this occasion, the Nalanda Bharata Muni Sanman were given to veterans in the field of classical dance and music and theatre and the recipients were renowned
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describes the episode of Sita Swayavar from the Ramayana has a special musicality about it. Zokarkar could convey it through her performance. She also sang a tarana in the seasonal raga 'Basant'. She was given superb support by her daughter Anuja who is a budding singer. Omkar Gulwady on the tabla and Niranjan Lele on the harmonium gave excellent support to the singer. Besides, the Padma awards have been announced on the eve of the Republic Day. Music lovers are happy that a popular singer like
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Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi exponent Dr. Yamini Krishnamurti, renowned flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and theatre personality Ratan Thiyam. Renowned danseuse and educationist Dr. Kanak Rele was felicitated for winning three prestigious awards in a row, the Padmabhusan, SNA Ratna and Nritya Kala Sudha. Among the 14 dancers who participated in the festival, the eight dancers who excelled in their respective styles were given the Nalanda Nritya Nipuna award and the winners were Radhika Nair for Mohiniattam, Sangeetha and Prasanthi for Nangiyar Koothu, Anand Satchidanandan and Parimal Hansoge for Bharata Natyam, Moumita Ghosh for Odissi and Bhakti Bhatawadekar and Priyanka Surve for Kathak. The other dancers who participated in the festival were Apeksha Mundargi, Anahita Bharadwaj, Mythili Anoop, Shreyasi Gopinath, Sakshi Kumar and Jigna Dixit. Radhika Nair is the disciple of renowned Mohiniattam danseuse Dr. Kanak Rele. While she revealed prowess in the expressional numbers like 'Ponthen' and
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Perveen Sultana has been selected for the Padmabhushan title. A lively tabla player like Vijay Ghate has also been given the Padmashree. However, there is a genuine sense of disappointment about other deserving musicians who qualify for the honour. Legitimate claims of tabla players like Swapan Chaudhury, Kumar Bose and Anindo Chatterjee have been ignored which is a pity. The authorities concerned should take cognizance and make suitable amends next year.
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'Theliviyalu', it was exciting to watch Radhika dance the pure dance number Panjari Katla executing varied swaying and 'andolika' movements with perfect finish and elegance. Parimala Hansoge's Bharata Natyam was noteworthy for its clarity and precision of movements and control over 'abhinaya' in the Akhilandeshwari number that portrays the virile and benevolent aspect of the Goddess. Parimal's presentation of the intricate Balamuralikrishna Thillana won her acclaim and appreciation from the audience. While Anand Satchidanandan impressed the audience with fine 'angashuddhi' and precise execution of movements, Moumita Ghosh was powerful in the interpretation of Goddess as Mahisasuramardini. While Prasanthi and Sangeetha excelled in expressions and movements in the lesser known art form of Kerala known as Nangiyar Koothu, the audience was pleasantly surprised to witness the Kandyan dance being performed by Nuwan Theekshana and Nirmani Oruwalage performing with lot of vibrancy and enthusiasm. Kudos to the Nalanda team for the colourful young dancers' festival.
‘Chanakya’ completes 300 shows Manoj Joshi is a celebrated film and theater actor and recently his historical play ‘Chanakya’ completed 300 performances. We asked him about the success of the play on this occasion. Manoj says, “Chanakya and Chanakya niti is the need of the hour for the country and administration especially for the youth”. He says that a king like Chandragupta Maurya and his advisor like Chanakyaare the most needed rulers for the country”.
Mahurat of ‘LBW’ held
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Rainy Day’ is the story of a go-getter and an achiever, Aniket (Subodh Bhave) who wants to be rich quickly. He will resort to any means to get what he wants, including bribing people, enticing them with immoral ‘gifts’ or even getting people off his path. Aniket’s wife Mugdha (Mrinal Kulkarni) does not approve of his deeds. The film revolves around Mugdha’s extra-sensory powers, their shattering married life and Aniket’s never ending desires. Finally a pregnant Mugdha decides to leave her husband and abort her child and goes to live with her mother (Sulabha Arya). The film's composition is unlike others, and rain has been utilized by famed sound
designer Resul Pookuty to create various moods in the film. The director, Rajendra Tarak has written a story which is very different from mainstream plots, and he needs to be congratulated for his wonderful effort. Cinematographer Sanjay Jadhav has shot the film in natural light and locations, and the rain has been captured well by his camera, especially in the church and hospital sequences. The editing by Vidyadhar Pathare is commensurate with the story of the film, despite a few flashbacks and transitions. The music by Ashok Patki is in the classical mould and the performances by Subodh and Mrunal are wonderful. Sulabha Arya, Harsh Chhaya, Neha Pendse, Manoj Joshi, Sanjay Mone, and Ajinkya Dev support well.
The mahurat of producer Sandeep Nadange’s’ LBW’ was held at the Shock Pub, Bandra and the first poster too was unveiled. The film is directed by Ankur Kakatkar and stars Amruta Khanvilkar, Sushant Shelar, Jitendra Joshi, Sanjay Mone, Milind Phatak, Ashish Kulkarni and Suhas Joshi. The film is written by Milind Phatak and has music by Amit Raj and Nilesh Mohrir.
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Music lovers await a treat of classical music in the three day music festival 'Vartaman-The Present'. Conceived by Pancham Nishad and presented by Pu. La. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Akademy,
NEWS IN BRIEF the fest includes performances by six young talented artistes both vocalists and instrumentalists at P. L. Deshpande Kala Akademy, Mini Theatre, Prabhadevi from February 4 to 6 at 6.30 pm daily. Entry is free on all days. The three-day festival begins with a concert by Yashaswi Sirpotdar, disciple of veteran vocalist Padma Talwalkar.
‘Sangharsh’ opens on Feb 7
We have often witnessed the common man’s struggle for justice, sometimes he is fighting for his rights or against the order. The helplessness one feels while struggling to survive in the society sometimes inspires or even forces the common man to revolt against the order. Vidnyan Siddhi Films upcoming Marathi film 'Sangharsh' is the production house’s first multi-starrer film which portrays the common man’s fight against the system. The film is presented by Panoramic group and directed by Saisparsh. The story of the film is written by Saisparsh and its screenplay and dialogues are written by R. Viraj who is also the executive director of the film.
Marathi film festival in Mauritius
Under the auspices of Shardul Creations and International Cultural Forum, a fiveday film festival 'MF 2' is being held in Mauritius from February 21 to 25 as announced by convenor Shirish Rane and actor Vijay Patkar. The Marathi film industry will be in full attendance at the festival. Interested applicants can search www.mf2.in or contact Ajay Kapre at 9970916222.
Dev’s new fusion album released Reputed tabla virtuoso Mukund Raj Dev’s new fusion album ‘Rhythm Fantasy’ was recently released at the Gadkari Rangayatan auditorium. The album is released on the Universal Label. Present on the occasion were celebrated classical singer Parveen Sultana, Rajan Prabhu of Universal Music, eminent classical musician Satish Vyas, Shreeram Dev, Manjiri Dev etc. The album is a must for old and new connoisseurs of music.
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ACROSS: 1 Look out, spotted as envisaged (7) 4 Lion devouring poor shot in part of Africa (7) 8 Installing dolt in top situation is most tactless (8) 10 Playwright exposed when absorbing religious instruction (6) 11 Organs joined in harmony, as one sees (3-2-3) 12 At times 'e gets the chops chopped up (6) 15 Reversal of direction concerning refurbished cafe (5,4) 17 Dashing young men, ardent and inflamed (9) 19 Raised support in an attempt at backing a horse (6) 20 What the inventor with one-track mind thought of? (8) 22 Half a dozen go up after beer for a Russian (6) 23 Methuselah was noted for it (8) 24 Hero finds Miss Moore a divine being (7) 25 New look for a composer (7) DOWN: 1 Filmed data hears angle (5) 2 Brought up facial feature in anger? (6) 3 Why was I shy, awkward and irresolute? (5-5) 5 Quick answer to "what was that synonym for keen?" (6,3,4) 6 Reversible jacket for defector (8) 7 Awaken late to love poem about first love (45 RPM disk) (9) 9 Grace the hedonic too well treated? (6,7) 13 Another name for the tongue? (55) 14 Gabby outlaid South African money on a piano (4,5) 16 Lunatic support to assist night
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Each colour in our code represents a letter. When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words. The clue to first word is given to help you get started. The Clue: Boarder
G G G G G G
SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE LOCUST, CUTOUT, OCCULT, SCOOTS, SCOUTS, STOOLS, STUCCO
G G G G
MATH PYRAMID 701 vision (8) 18 Plea about victory in Europe from woman Germans executed (6)
21 It's used in the American West, also, perhaps, around the South (5)
SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 7 Wise guys, 9 Tailed, 10 Disconnected, 11 Temper, 13 Kohinoor, 14 Lead to believe, 17 Hitherto, 19 Ratify, 20 Tower of Babel, 22 Timbre, 23 Renumber. DOWN: 1 Misspell, 2 Bead, 3 Hussar, 4 Stendhal, 5 Disconnect, 6 Hereto, 8 Shock absorber, 12 Peach melba, 15 Turnover, 16 Enforces, 18 Ironic, 19 Robing, 21 Lama.
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ACROSS: 1. Discard 6. Black macaw 7. Eatery 8. City in Turkey 9. Examinations
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. Anwar, of Egypt 2. ___ coeur: passionate outcry 3. Hindu princes 4. Don't exist, contracted 5. Parachute users, in short
MATHDOKU 701
HIDATO 701
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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Pisces/Mars in Libra Basant Panchami Revati Meen (Pisces) D.Ch.Z. Golden Yellow 9
BIRTHDAY FORECAST: This is a very important year for you. You are likely to realize most of your dreams and aspirations. Business interests are going to grow though initially you may have to invest a lot of money. An important event in your career will put you very much in the limelight. This applies particularly to those in the fields of information technology or fine arts. Socially you will be in demand and make many important contacts. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have a good physique, attractive and tall. Girls can be called beautiful. Will be healthy and long-lived. Will be orthodox, where culture is concerned but can be outgoing, stubborn and ambitious. An interest in science historical research, and ancient cultures or poetry will lead to success. Will be happy and fortunate. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): A new vista of opportunity opens up to offer you better prospects in your career. If keen to set up your own business now is the right time to take the plunge. Financial support will not be a problem for it can be raised from within the family or through the aegis of a close friend. The fancy free get romantically involved with someone they meet at a social function in the family. A happy relationship ensues.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Major developments in your career and profession will bring you more into the limelight. News from overseas is favorable, and some of you will be traveling abroad on invitation from your business associates. An acquaintance of the opposite sex who has been sending you messages may have more than friendship on his/her mind. If are committed elsewhere you need to make your position clear or if inclined you had better be sure you could lose out on both fronts.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Money will come in from recently concluded deals. A game of chance or speculative trading will work out favorably and you could make some quick money. You are likely to get caught up in a very hectic schedule leaving you hardly any time to resolve some personal issue. Excitement is in the air. You will be lucky in love today whether married or those seeking a relationship.
CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You may be concerned about your financial position. Be practical in matters about money. The picture may not be very rosy right now but there are interesting developments in the pipeline that can lead to gains. Perhaps a friend will be the one to initiate things. A change of place is likely. Meetings and talks are successful.
LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will be happy that a unique and novel idea of yours will be appreciated and could turn out to be real money-spinner. You may be tempted to start an independent new venture all on your own. Support that you are seeking will be made available to you. You have a hectic evening ahead. You may meet a person whose company you enjoy. A frivolous association can only be short-lived.
VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Nothing seems to be going according to plan. Designate some work and you will find that you can achieve much more with teamwork and spirit. Cut down unnecessary expenditure, and tighten budget on purchase of goods that you really don’t need right now. Things will get better. Someone from out of town will be in touch. Plans for the evening will be enjoyable and perhaps touch a romantic cord. Do not rush things.
LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You are quite excited to start a new assignment, which is somewhat challenging. The successful completion of this will bring bonus rewards. Business people will come across an opportunity to make good amount of money from a trading transaction. This may be a onetime deal. You may be torn between duty and responsibility towards family. It is an effort for you to comply but is worth it for all-round happiness.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You can achieve results by being careful and in your efforts. To prevent any possibilities of disappointment keep business and friendships apart. Matters pertaining to security or the purchase of property could be discussed with others before you make any move. Be indulgent with a mate or loved one who is making enthusiastic plans for an outing. Give in even though you know that plans could change suddenly.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Be prepared for sudden developments, which may require you to travel suddenly. A staid routine or lifestyle is going to undergo some change, which you may not accept initially. However, once you feel settled you discover the potential of these changes for your future growth in your career. Some talks concerning a matrimonial alliance of a family member now makes headway with the consent of both the parties. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You will try unconventional methods of work with remarkable success. A project or a certain deal that is considered full of risk with no chance of yielding profit will be taken up by you as a challenge. You will turnaround this project and make profit. Your efforts are appreciated. The engagement or marriage of a close friend could have you feeling that you have missed the boat. Rest assured your time is coming fast.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will travel to sign new contract or conclude an earlier task. Good news arrives through mail or is conveyed over the phone. You will reap the benefits of the hard work and consistent efforts put in by you. Your efforts will be rewarded by perks and compensations. If you have been ill or out of sorts, you will be feeling better. You can expect friends and well wishers get in touch to inquire after your welfare. PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your immediate needs require hard work and perseverance and your efforts will be rewarded. If you are constrained seek help do not hesitate to ask for it. This will also give you a chance to also make it to a colleague you have been avoiding of late. Your current behavior is causing hurt and anguish to one who loves you dearly. It is in your own interest to stop playing games.
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QUICK CROSSWORD 4884 ACROSS: 1 Renowned percussionist Trilok ____ (5) 6 Holds in contempt (5) 9 In the normal way or fashion? (2,5) 10 Greek S (5) 11 Another word for 'inspire', used in the Prayer Book (5) 12 Ringing instruments (5) 13 Incensed (7) 15 Through, by means of (3) 17 Consumer or employer (4) 18 A space that lies within (6) 19 Far ___ : reaching to all corners, in a way? (5) 20 A high-spirited and romping girl? (6) 22 ___ Noire : one's pet dislike (4) 24 A distress signal (3) 25 Common, general or universal (7) 26 Explosive sound made by sudden forcing of breath through the nose? (5) 27 ___ bath : massacre? (5) 28 Furze (5) 29 Fissile element (7) 30 Charging a high interest rate (5) 31 Basic unit of length (5) DOWN: 2 Junctions or combinations (6) 3 Interfere with (6) 4 North American nation (3) 5 ___ for : sought to obtain? (5) 6 Calling to, praising or lauding (7) 7 Charitable gifts (4) 8 Dripped, leaked or secreted (6) 12 Abdomen or paunch (5) 13 Female relatives, usually older (5) 14 Harmful micro-organisms (5) 15 He who pays the ____, calls the tune? (5) 16 Renaissance instrument (5) 18 A small picture in a larger picture (5)
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SUDOKU 2070 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: L equals G
The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another.
19 Workshop for casting of metals (7) 21 A large quantity, as in "___ of money"? (6) 22 Befit or accord with (6)
23 Piece of soft absorbent paper (6) 25 Great, important (5) 26 Acidulous (4) 28 A type of adhesive (3)
SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 3 AMLCD, 8 Gears, 10 Oozed, 11 PMO, 12 Drown, 13 Bouquet, 15 Bound, 18 Usb, 19 Potter, 21 Deerfly, 22 Lait, 23 Bara, 24 Needful, 26 Hereof, 29 Gin, 31 Aryan, 32 Sextant, 34 Sacks, 35 Iou, 36 Mewer, 37 Angst, 38 Dynes. Down: 1 Sepoy, 2 Croquet, 4 Mart, 5 Cowboy, 6 Do not, 7 Seine, 9 Amu, 12 Debrief, 14 Use, 16 Utpal, 17 Dread, 19 Pledges, 20 Aloha, 21 Diary, 23 Bunting, 24 Nonary, 25 Fix, 27 Erred, 28 Eased, 30 Inuse, 32 Skye, 33 AOG.
IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1889 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: Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble
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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: 11 average; 13 good; 15 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: misquote, MISQUOTED, mosque, quest, quid, quiet, quit, quite, quote, quoted, squid.
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INNEPEG (Canada): Veteran Indian player Joshna Chinappa lifted her maiden WSA World Tour title with the Winnipeg Winter Club Open trophy after beating Egypt’s Heba El Torky in a hardfought final here. The fourth-seeded Indian triumphed 3-2 (11-13 11-8 11-5 3-11 12-10) in a see-saw battle. The world number 27 Chinappa rallied after losing the opening game which was dominated by Heba. The Indian raced to an 8-3 lead in the second game before pocketing it easily. She built on the advantage by claiming the third game as well before Heba roared back in the fourth. The Egyptian’s fightback made the fifth game an exciting affair in which momentum kept swinging both ways. Chinappa had the slight early advantage and she took a 7-6 lead but Heba clinched six straight points to make it 10-7. But just when it seemed that Heba would walk away with the title, Chinappa got her act together and reeled off five back-toback points to quite literally snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Chinappa’s triumph marks the second consecutive year of an Indian winning the trophy with Dipika Pallikal being the one to clinch it before her.
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hour of play. Vijay was the first to go, bowled in the second over of the day, withHANGAREI (NEW ZEALAND): The In- out adding to his overnight score of 19, dian top-order failed to convert good which came off 56 deliveries and included starts but Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane one hit to the fence. struck morale-boosting fifties ahead of the Dhawan needed to spend more time in Test series as the visiting the middle after his repetitive failures in the team’s two-day practice match against ODI series but going for a third run, a misNew Zealand XI ended in a tame draw. understanding with non-striker Cheteshwar India batted out the second day, finishing Pujara meant that he was run-out. He scored at 313 for seven declared in 93 overs, with 26 runs, off 68 balls, with four fours. Rahane (60) and Rohit (59) getting some New Zealand XI skipper Anton Devcich much-needed runs ahead of the two-Test described Pujara as “the toughest Indian series against New Zealand starting Febru- batsman to bowl to”, and it certainly looked ary 6 in Auckland. so while he batted for an hour and half, scorThis was in reply to the hosts’ score of 262 ing 33 runs (66 balls, four fours) for nine declared on the first day. The Indian before he was trapped LBW by Roald batting started from their overnight score of Badenhorst (1-38). 41/0, with openers Shikhar Dhawan and It brought together Rohit and Rahane at Murali Vijay looking to bat for time. the crease, and the duo didn’t face much But they couldn’t stay at the wicket for a trouble as the pitch eased out under the long duration, as both fell early in the first bright sun.
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URICH: Former world champion Viswanathan Anand tasted his first success in Classical Chess this year after defeating his former challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Challenge. With his first win in four games, Anand jumped to joint third spot on three points. This victory also served as a morale booster after an indifferent start that involved two losses and a draw in the first three rounds. All three games in the highest category event ended decisively. World champion Magnus Carlsen avenged his blitz loss against Fabiano Caruana of Italy with a comprehensive win, while Levon Aronian of Armenia played like a machine to beat Hikaru Nakamura of United States. Carlsen scored his third victory in four games to take his personal tally to seven points in all under the unique scoring system that gives two points for a win and one for a draw in the Classical games. The recently crowned world champion is making most of the opportunities here.
IN BRIEF Warne to ‘think about’ England coaching job
SYDNEY: Australian bowling great Shane Warne, so often the cause of England’s demise, offered today to think about reviving the old enemy as the country’s next coach. As England players flew home in the early hours following a final defeat in Sydney, Warne took to Twitter in answer to calls for him to apply for the role. “To my English followers, I’m flattered that you would like me to consider the England job,” Warne tweeted. “All I can say is — I will think about it!!!” The comment could of course be a wind-up from the 44-year-old who, at the end of January, was named as spin consultant ahead of Australia’s World Twenty20 campaign starting in Bangladesh in March. Cricket Australia said Warne would support head coach Darren Lehmann, providing specialist training for the squad’s spinners.
Police called to ‘dazed’ Thorpe in street in Sydney - reports
Rohit, Rahane get 50s, India’s practice match ends in draw
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UMBAI: Top seeded Aneesh Nair of Bhavan’s (Andheri) was at his attacking best while routing Gideon D’Souza 21-14, 21-5 in the boys under-18 single’s final of the of the All India Balkan-Ji-Bari Open badminton tournament, held at their complex in Santacruz. The lanky collegian just steamrolled Gideon, who was four years his junior. However, Giedeon had the consolation of winning the boys under-15 singles title with a fine 2111, 21-13 win over Devansh Mehrotdra. Oorvi Roje, from Dadar’s Sathaye college, who was top seeded in the girls under-18 singles, had to fight all the way before she could get the better of Shruti Sinha 21-19, 23-21. In fact, Shruti had her moments in the second game, with three game points in her favour, but in the end, it was Oorvi who not only saved them , but went on to take the game and match over extra points.
Sachin to be conferred with Bharat Ratna N
EW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao will be conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function here tomorrow. Master batsman Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket on November 16 last year, will be the first sportsman to be bestowed with the honour by the President at a function to be held in 'Durbar Hall' of Rashtrapati Bahavan. Tendulkar (40) and Rao (79), both of whom are recipients of Padma Vibhushan -- the country's second highest civilian honour, will join a list of 41 eminent personalities who have been conferred with the award that is given in recognition of exceptional service of the highest order since it was instituted in 1954. In a fitting finale to a record-breaking career spanning 24 years, Tendulkar, a former India Captain, was chosen for the prestigious award, after his farewell 200th Test against the West Indies in Mumbai on November 16, 2013.
Pardesi, Gaur, advance
MUMBAI: Former India number three Anil Mundhe of Pune Prevailed over Former State Champion Mahendra Tambe of Mumbai in straight games 25-17, 25-24 to enter the quarter final round of the men’s singles event in the sixth Maharashtra State Ranking Carrom Tournament 2014 organized by Shivaji Park Gymkhana, Dadar. Former SAARC and state champion Prakash Gaikwad of Pune easily prevailed over Sanjay Mohite of Mumbai 25-13, 25-7 and advanced to the quarter finals. In another pre-quarter match, Rahul Solanki of Mumbai prevailed over former Asian and national champion Sandeep Deorukhkar of Mumbai 25-14, 2510 to advance in to the quarter finals. Rahul Bhasme of Ratangiri blanked Satyanaryan Dontula of Mumbai 25-5, 25-11 while Rajshekar Raskar of Mumbai easily beat experienced Jitendra Kale of Mumbai 25-6, 25-14 in straight games.
Shravan nets a hat-trick in Karnatak Amateur SC’s win
Dadar XI down HFA 3-2
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UMBAI: Dadar XI put up a solid fighting display to overcome a spirited Hugh Fernandes Academy (HFA) 3-2 in a keenly contested Second Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) league, played at the Goan Sports Association ground, Cross Maidan. Samad K, Avinash Satam and Omkar Chavan scored a goal each for the winers, In another match, Classic FC riding on Tariq Shaikh’s first goal put it across Super Soccer School by a 1-0 margin.
SYDNEY: A “dazed” Ian Thorpe was discovered by police in a Sydney street in the early hours today and taken to hospital, according to reports about the troubled swim star. Thorpe, 31, was taken to hospital for the second time in as many weeks after being spotted in a suburban street in southern Sydney at about 3am, according to Ten News. A 14-year-old boy raised the alarm after hearing a noise outside his family home and seeing Thorpe attempting to gain entry to a van in the driveway, Ten said.He was reportedly “dazed” and under the influence of something, the network reported. Police did not name Thorpe but confirmed to AFP that they responded to a 3am call-out in Panania “after concerns were raised for a man seen near a vehicle”. “He was taken to hospital for medical assessment,” a spokeswoman said.
Tiger Woods arrives at IGI airport, New Delhi on Monday for his first visit to India, where he will play a round with special guests at a private event organised by a motorcycle company
MUMBAI: A sublime hat-trick by Shravan Shetty and a goal by Gaurav Rao helped Karnatak Amateur SC demolish Uchil United SC 4-1 and secure a berth in the final of ‘The Goodwill Trophy’ of 18th Ramanath Payyade Memorial Football League. Vernon Saldanha was the lone scorer for Uchil United SC. Karnatak Amateur will now clash with Bombay Fort SC in the final. In the other clash, Bombay Fort SC edged past Jai Hind SC 2-1. Bombay Fort SC took the lead through Prasanna Shetty but, Jai Hind SC levelled through Basil Rodrigues. Eventually, Bombay Fort SC were rewarded when Judon D’souza found the back of the net midway into the second half. Bombay Fort SC held on to their nerves in the final minutes to oust Jai Hind SC from the competition.
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MUMBAI RACES – DERBY DAY
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Eyes and Circle of Life which finished second and third. he total focus of the racing And the winner was Alandair public in the Derby race was which was available at long odds. Murioi, Dr. Ramaswamy’s Bred at Usha Stud, the horse is horse. It has done exceedingly well owned by Dr. Nevill Devalaliwalla, in all its runs in the last season. It Miss Ameeta Mehra and Gaurav was a certainty, nap on it. That’s Sethi . what everyone said. And the great Alaindair won the It finished 4th in the race, a big Derby race in record time. For disappointment. Two horses which jockey Srinath, it was a first Derby ran exceedingly well were Starry win. Srinath kept the horse in the
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rear end bunch and made his move after coming home. Soon he was third behind Starry Eyes and Circle of Life and then he made his decisive move. The horse responded readily and was soon in front. For Ameetha Mehra of the Usha Stud, it was a great day. Her stud farm has won many Derby race. For Aneetha Mehra of the Usha Stud, it was a great day. Her stud farm has won many Derby races.
Vijay Mallya and Vivek Jain in the century old vintage car.
Cheers. (from left) RWITC chairman Vivek Jain, Dr. Vijay Mallya and RWITC steward committee chairman Mr. Champaklal Zaveri rasing a toast to the winning owners.
Turf icons Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla with Mrs. Natasha and Mr. Adar Poonawalla.
RWITC chairman Vivek Jain presenting a memento to Dr. Vijay Mallya.
Alaindair – a surprise Derby winner.
And they are off – the start of the Derby race.
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Derby day: A super, collective experience
The Derby day attracted a large number of people to Mahalakshmi racecourse – 25,000
dared to bare. Throughout the afternoon, between the races, thanks to Dr. Vijay Mallya, the sponsor of the Derby provided top class entertainment by Indian and foreign groups. Derby was a most enjoyable and ‘excellent’ day of racing – a super collective experience.
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t was an afternoon of celebration. There was lots of varied kinds of food to eat. Never mind if the cost was a little too much. The ladies and gentlemen were dressed in their best. There were thousands of newcomers – most of the young folks. Only a few young women
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