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centralising the process of ticket allocation for the elections through an experimental series he Congress Party has not opera- of “primaries” may have run into trouble, his tionalised any of the structural reforms “pretty radical” ideas have for the party have he proposed, preferring instead to build on its manifesto, his ambitious plans for deContinued on pg 5 «

CYBER-TRICKS FOR TICKETING MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

BSc Computer Science undergraduate among those caught using special software to illegally block and book railway tickets

place every day, proved inadequate after it was hacked by a undergraduate student. This has come as a blow to the Railway Ministry which had boasted during the last fiscal budget about its firewalls protecting the online ticketing system. Worried Railway officials By Vishnudas Sheshrao say if a college boy can play with the website, prohe security meas- fessional hackers might ures, supposedly in have no trouble doing bigplace to protect the ger damage. official website of the InIn a joint operation, dian Railway Catering multiple railway agenand Tourism Corpora- cies including Crime Intion's (IRCTC), through telligence Branch, which transaction worth Railway Police Force, millions of rupees take Anti-Tout Squad and a vigilance team, raided several places and arrested suspects, including K Vishwakarma, who is a Computer Science student at a leading citybased college. A total of

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Ph.D. blunder!

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CITY OPINIONS

Do you think corruption will be the big issue for elections, or price rise? Rachna Kuradia Social Media Executive Nothing is going to change, so why waste time shouting over what is never going to change. Speaking against price rise is one of the greatest past-times among the middle class, so it is not a new issue for us. Aiman Khan Gym Trainer For me, it has become difficult to decide whether to vote or not as corruption will never end and when it comes to price rise, some way or the other, we consumers are fleeced by means of heavy taxes. Hitesh Keswani Exporter

Understanding corruption is like fighting it because it is we who have allowed corruption to grow and now we are facing problems which we have ourselves created Ajay Valecha Photographer Price rise has already been a factor for me for casting my vote according to the parties.

Farhan Fayyaz Sheikh Choreographer No, I think price rise is not an issue which is related to elections.

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VASTU TIP OF THE DAY Flowers should be placed at both the side of the entrance. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

By Yatin Ingle

Those aspiring to get a Ph.D., must appear for this exam and can purhile the Ph.D. entrance sue the doctorate from MU upon exam is just a day away, clearing it. This year, 2,072 students the varsity has not yet will take the entrance test in 12 given out the hall tickets and the exam centres across Mumbai, exam centre list to the applicants. Thane, Ratnagiri and Navi Mumbai. On February 7, the MU had deStudents now fear chaos and conclared the registration dates for the fusion with regard to their exams. In 2010, the MU introduced the exams with the deadline of FebruPh.D. entrance test called PET. ary 22. March 8 was declared as the

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MU yet to give out hall tickets and exam centres for Ph.D. entrance test to be held on Saturday; students fear last minute confusion examination date. The examination registration date was later postponed to February 26. A Ph.D. Aspirant said, “Even if the varsity uploads the hall tickets and exam centres at the last minute, we are going to have very little time to physically visit our exam centres. Also, if there are mistakes in the hall tickets, there will be no scope for rectification”.

Authority to monitor wetlands in offing, state govt tells HC By A Staff Reporter

aharashtra government on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that an authority for monitoring wetlands in the state would be constituted within four weeks while an expert committee has confirmed that wetlands in neighbouring Vasai are being destroyed due to construction. A division bench, headed by Justice V.M. Kanade, was hearing a public interest litigation by Vanashakti, an NGO, which alleges destruction of wetlands in suburban Malwani, Dahisar, Vasai, Esselworld, Oshiwara, Kanakia Nagar in Mira Road, Kasheli in Thane and Palm Beach Road area in Navi Mumbai. The NGO alleges police did not heed the complaints in this regard. However, government pleader G W Mattos said today that police were not empowered to take action in these matters but Maharashtra Pollution Control Board was. The government would ask MPCB to act against those responsible, he said. The government today also submitted a report of an expert committee which inspected two wetland sites in Vasai tehsil of neighbouring Thane district. The High Court asked the government to submit by March 11 reports on

17 AI crew members sacked for defying FDTL norms By A Staff Reporter

A file photograph exposing destruction of mangroves through debris dumping. six other sites the committee has inspected or is going to inspect. As per the committee's report, wetlands on the southern fringe of Vasai creek, adjacent to Jesal Park and Kanakia Nagar, are being destroyed and the land is being reclaimed for construction. Several structures have come up on mangrove land along the railway tracks near the Vasai creek, it says. Jesal Park 'chowpatty' (artificial beach) and other facilities, including playgrounds and a boat jetty constructed by the Mira-Bhayan-

Stay on ‘Gulaab Gang’ lifted By A Staff Reporter

ust on Thursday, we had reported that the Delhi High Court had issued a stay order on the release of the film 'Gulaab Gang'. In the ruling, the Delhi High Court had stated that the film would not release in any format until May 8. This ruling came after a petition was filed by Sampat Pal, the leader of the real life Gulaabi Gang, who claimed that the makers of the film had not acquired the necessary permissions from her before commencing the film, says an agency report.

Besides, the MU also delayed the results of Engineering Semester VII results this year, declaring them three months after the exams. Dr. M.M. Khan, Registrar, MU said, “We have already released the number of students and exam centres for the Ph.D. entrance test last evening. The process for uploading the hall tickets is going on and will be done late night on Thursday”.

Now it is learnt that that yesterday's ruling of the High Court has been lifted. With this new ruling by the High Court, the film will release today, as planned. 'Gulaab Gang' which features Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla in lead roles will now release as per schedule across the country.

dar Municipal Corporation, are located in this area. The Google Map shows this area has mangrove vegetation, the report says. Areas near Kanakia Park too are witnessing destruction of coastal wetlands "at a feverish pitch through incessant dumping of debris", says the report. "Systematic attempt is being made to fill up the wetlands with debris. Several new apartment complexes have come up in the area, which indicate a serious threat to wetlands from real estate developers", the report adds.

TODAY Crossword cordially invites you to the launch of 'The Inspiring Journey of a Hero' by Priya Kumar and Ram Charan. The book will be launched by Congress MP Priya Dutt along with the authors at Crossword Bookstore, Kemps Corner, 6.30 pm. CII: Exclusive session and launch of CII Indian Women Network (IWN) – 'I Am The Change' at Vivanta, Taj President, Cuffe Parade, 10 am. The book launch of 'The Mahatma & the Doctor'–The untold story of Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, Gandhi’s greatest friend and benefactor for your perusal. The book will be released by Shri Sudheendra Kulkarni at the Nehru Centre, Worli, 5.30 pm. National Centre for the Performing Arts: NCPA Umang Kathak by Rina Mehta at Little Theatre, Nariman Point, 7 pm. ART AND EXHIBITION Nehru Centre Art Gallery: A group exhibition of paintings, graphics and sculptures by four contemporary artists – Bhagyawan Parkar, Milind Varangaonkar, Ravindra Kajari and Pritam Deuskar – at Nehru Centre, Worli, till March 10, 11 am to 7 pm. Nehru Centre Circular Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Gopal Pardeshi at Nehru Centre, Worli, till March 10, 11 am. to 7 pm. Pradarshak: Solo painting exhibition by Ribaka Nikam, 100, Kalpana Bldg, Plot No.338, 12th Road, Khar, till March 14, 11 am to 7 pm. Jehangir Art Gallery: Solo exhibition by Sajal Kanti Mitra, Hirji Gallery, M.G. Road, till March 12, 11 am to 7 pm.

ational carrier Air India has sacked 16 air hostesses and a flight purser in the past nine days for not following flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norms. "The action (against the 17 cabin crew) is not off-handed. The management had been asking them to follow FDTL rules for over six months now but they failed to do so. We took the decision only after the indiscipline crossed the tolerance limits," a senior Air India official told PTI. FDTL are guidelines governing the aspects such as the maximum daily flight duty period including flying hours limitations, rest period, staff-on-duty travel and number of landings allowed per pilot as well as the crew. The Civil Aviation Ministry had in September 2012 directed Air India to immediately implement the FDTL. Noting that Air India can't be an exception to the flight duty time norms, mandatory across the airlines, the official said these cabin crew wanted duty hours "by their choice and as per the earlier rules agreed with the unions". "These rules were made at the time when Air India was doing financially well. But now situation is different. We made cabin crew understand this. While most of the people started following the new rules, these people did not. Hence the action," the official said. The carrier last month issued a general notice, warning crew of serious action including termination, the official said. "We feel that all issues can be sorted out as long as flights are taking off on time. But February was worst for us in terms of on time performance." As against an industry average of 75 hours of monthly flying, Air India averages only 52 hours on international routes. In domestic sector it is slightly better at 55 hours per month, the official said. "We can not compete at this average, particularly when we are going to be a part of the Star Alliance. So accountability has to be there," the official said. Though the Airline cabin crew association had approached the various courts seeking a stay to implementation of the new FDTL, both Bombay and Delhi High courts refused any relief.

ELECTIONS – SETTING THE STAGE Afternoon Despatch & Courier

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has come a long way from being labelled as a toothless tiger and has acquired some muscle of its own. It has already begun to flex its muscle in respect to election manifestos and transfers of bureaucrats, to keeping a hawkeye on election funding and expenditures of political parties and candidates. Besides that, it has launched several initiatives like Voter Help Centres, Toll Free Numbers and advertising campaigns to educate voters about their rights and duties. Admittedly, in some issues like banning of Opinion Polls, electoral reforms, it still has to rely on the whims and fancies of the very same elected representatives for whom it holds elections. Prashant Hamine reports. No scope to hide details

withstanding the court case, as a 'printing mistake.' Today the EC now in a bid to provide a level playing field for all the candidates has decided to take matters in its own hands. In a far reaching initiative taken recently at an all party meeting the ECI has now issued guidelines for political parties and candidates that seeks to restrain them from showering outlandish freebies and sops just like that in the hope that the electorate will be swayed by it and vote them to power.

Henceforth, as a diligent voter, one can take the political parties and candidates to task if one feels that the parties or their candidates are taking them for a ride or are trying to hide something from them. The EC has now made it even more difficult for candidates in respect of filing nomination papers. From now on, no candidate wanting to contest the elections can leave any column blank in the nomination form and affidavits. This in a way thwarts attempts by candidates to hide uncomfortable information related to the true market value of their financial assets or any criminal But here too it was the Supreme Court which, cases pending against them. in its verdict of July 5, 2013, directed the EC to act and thus has now issued draft guidelines for political parties and contesting candidates Expectedly enough, with the screws tighten- wherein their election manifestos shall not ing on the political parties and candidates, a contain anything repugnant to the ideals and bogey is being sought to be created against principles enshrined in the Constitution. Althe Model Code of Conduct, with a slander- though it has given a green signal to promises ous ill-informed campaign being put out that of welfare measures, but has added a proviso it prevents governments from taking up wel- requiring the political parties to explain their fare schemes. Time and again, the EC has rationale and proposed funding mechanism. clarified and cried hoarse that this is not so. In short, political parties will now have to exYet doubts are raised. The EC is quite clear in plain the rationale and funding mechanism its orders that governments cannot announce for poll promises like subsidised power, any new schemes, conduct bhoomi pujans of cheap food grains, free tablet PCs, and other new schemes, or allocate funds for such such sops. The punchline of the order is that, schemes, after the poll code comes into ef- “Trust of voters should be sought only on fect. It further clarifies that it is not preventing those promises which are possible to be fulthe government from taking relief measures filled.” in cases of natural disasters, or stopping onThe Apex Court in its judgment had in the going welfare schemes or works. S Subramaniam Balaji versus government of Tamil Nadu and others observed, “The reality cannot be ruled out that distribution of freebies of any kind, undoubtedly, influence all Take the case of election manifestos, political people. It shakes the root of free and fair elecparties virtually promise the moon. Just re- tions to a large degree.” The judgment further cently Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha states, “We are mindful of the fact that generpromised to raise the income tax exemption ally political parties release their election limit in a bid to woo the salaried class. In manifestos before the announcement of elec2004, the then MPCC president late Prabha tion date, in that scenario, strictly speaking, Rau had famously termed the promise of reg- the Election Commission will not have the ularising illegal slums up to year 2000, not authority to regulate any act which is done

What the law says

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.” Not so long ago BJPs deputy leader of opposition in Lok Sabha had, in jest, remarked that it took him quite an hefty amount to win the Lok Sabha elections and this landed him in a spot of bother with the EC questioning him. While the political parties still have kept themselves out of the purview of the scrutiny of their account books in respect of party funds and donations, the EC is still trying to push the envelope further in a bid to tighten the screws on illegal election expenditure and bringing in greater transparency in election expenditure and party funding.

Infolines The EC has put in place a 24x7 national complaint monitoring cell with a toll free number 1950 to register complaints of poll expenditure violations. A similar toll free number at the state and district level will be announced shortly.

Preventive measures Besides this, flying squads will be set up at the assembly segment level. Well aware of the fact that illegal cash and items of inducement to voters often are smuggled by whatever means of transport that politicians and political parties can find, all border check posts and toll check posts are to be monitored for movement

Good work can go on

Accountability

THE ECI HAS RECOMMENDED TO THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE PAID NEWS AN ELECTION OFFENSE

In respect of Paid News, advertisements in electronic media and social media will require precertification from the chief electoral officer or the district election officer at the district level. In the case of Print Media, a candidate issuing advertisement will have to give an mandatory undertaking signed by two witnesses.

Guidelines

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to frame guidelines to ensure greater transparency in election expenditure and party funding. All contesting candidates will have to maintain an election expenditure register, they will have to open an election expenditure account with a recognised bank and all expenditure in excess of Rs 20,000 will have to be done by cheque. In the case of party poll expenses, the political parties in the case of general elections have to submit the details within 90 days of the elections getting over, and in the case of assembly elections within 75 days of the elections getting over.

of cash, liquor and other items of intended to bribe the voters. Apart from the election expenditure register maintained by the candidates, a shadow election expenditure register will be maintained which will be updated thrice during the campaign period and details of which will be uploaded on the ECI website. Financial intelligence agencies like Income Tax, DRI, ED and banks have been asked monitor suspicious financial transactions. Besides the flying squads, there will be static surveillance teams in all the parliamentary constituencies which will monitor poll related expenditure. As per section 10A of the Representation of the Peoples Act (RP Act) any candidate can face disqualification for three years if he or she tries to furnish false election expenditure level the observer.

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Notice is hereby given that my client, MR. SANJAY SHANKAR GAIKAR, was going to Punjab National Bank Gokhivare Branch at Vasai (E), from his flat with my cleint's OriginalAgreement Document of Flat No. D/004, Ground Floor, “HILL VIEW CHS. LTD.” Village-Tulinj, Vijay Nagar, Nallasopara (East). Tal.Vasai, Dist.-Thane-401209, Document No. 2976, dtd., 29/11/1998, Between M/S. A. D. CONSTRUCTION & MISS MALINI S. BANGERA But my client Original Agreement Document lost on Auto Rickshaw in Nallasopara (East) Dated 03/03/2014 time 11.30 am. So we hereby invite claim or objection that any person having any claim or objection against or into or upon in respect of said flat howsoever are hereby required to make the same known in writing to our advocate office within 14 days from the date of publication. Mr. D.S. TIWARI Date : 06-03-2014 (Advocate High Court)

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CHANGE OF NAME I, Mehtab Aalam Anwarul Haque Ansari, have changed my name to Mehtab Alam Anwarul Haque Ansari Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. U68636 dated 20-26, Feb. 2014. C-38457 I have changed my name from Ashfiya Bano Md Irfan to Ashfiya Firoz Premani as per Affidavit dated 03/03/2014. C-38458 I have changed my name from Poonam Mohanlal Kavediya to Poonam Birju Jain as per Affidavit dated 5.03.2014. C-38459 I have changed my name from A. Ranjith / A. Ranjeet Jain to Ranjit Amritlal Jain as per Affidavit dated 05.03.2014. C-38460 I have changed my name from Nimesh Arvindkumar Pithwa to Nimesh Arvind Pithva vide Gazette No X-70288. C-38461 I have changed my name from Omprakash Kishore Sharma to Omprakash Kishor Singh through Affidavit dated 18/12/2013. C-38462 I Jyoti Shankar Lohakare have changed my name to Snehal Sanil Bhure vide Affidavit dated 1st March, 2014. C-38463 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Nemchand Maru to Vijay Nemchand Maru as per Affidavit. C-38464

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I have changed my name from Pragana Hiren Sanghvi to Pinal Hiren Sanghvi as per Gazette (X-17280). C-38467

I have changed my name from Kausar Gulam Rasool to Kausar Gulam Rasool Shaikh as per Gazette No(X-13258). C-38482

I have changed my name from Hansaben Amba Gami to Hansa Vithal Patel as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38498

I have changed my name from Mohd. Arshad Shaikh to Arshad Sharif Shaikh as per Affidavit No: KN. 161401. C-38468

I have changed my name from Mohammed Ashfaque Javed to Ashfaq Javed Ebrahim Ejaz Shaikh as per Affidavit No – 053883 Dated 06/03/2014. C-38483

I have changed my name from Rangeela Janardhan to Nayar Rangeela Janardhan as per Affidavit dated 28-02-2014. C-38499

I have changed my name from Soosai Manickam, to ‘Soosai Manickam Nadar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 58598) Dated: 09/01/2014. C-38469 I have changed my name from Anto Anand Arumugam Nadar, to ‘Anto Anand Anthony Mathew Nadar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 60362) Dated: 16/01/2014. C-38470 I, Ilyas Haroon Lakdawala have changed my Daughter’s name from Uzma Ilyaz Wadia, to ‘Uzma Ilyas Lakdawala’ as per Affidavit Dated: 23/12/2013. C-38471 I have changed my name from Ms. Joanna Joseph Lopes, to ‘Mrs. Johna Felix Dsouza’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/12/2013. C-38472 I have changed my name from Ms. Asha Motiram Giridhar, to ‘Mrs. Samata Surendra Malekar’ as per Affidavit Dated: 12/02/2014. C-38473 I have changed my name from Memon Shamim Hussain, to ‘Memon Seema Hussain’ as per Affidavit Dated: 06/03/2014. C-38474 I have changed my name from Memon Shamim Husein, to ‘Memon Seema Husein’ as per Affidavit Dated: 06/03/2014. C-38475 I have changed my name from Lincy Michaelin Nelson Peter Nadar, to ‘Lincy Michaelin Justin Nadar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 70707) Dated: 30/01/2014. C-38476 I have changed my name from Kavitha Thangathurai Nadar, to ‘Kavita Bosco Nadar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 70708) Dated: 30/01/2014. C-38477 I have changed my name from Rezwana Abdulla Memon, to ‘Rizwana Aziz Bachne’ as per Affidavit Dated: 13/02/2014. C-38478 I have changed my name from Fazlur Rahman s/o Matlubur Rahman Yaqoob Khan , to ‘Fazlur Rahman Matlubur Rahman s/o Matlubur Rahman s/o Yaqoob Khan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 51530) Dated: 05/12/2013. C-38479

I have changed my name from Dipak Yeshwant Kambale to Deepak Yashwant Kamble as per Affidavit dated 5th March 2014. C-38484 I have changed my name from Yeshwant Dhondiram Kambale to Yashwant Dhondiram Kamble as per Affidavit dated 5th March 2014. C-38485

I have changed my name from Mandaben Harshadray Kanakiya to Manda Jitendra Mehta as per Affidavit dated 24th December’ 2013. C-38500

I Sunil Kumar Buddhiram @ Sunil Kumar Buddhiram Yadav have changed my name to Sunil Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38513 I Dhruva Avinash Jaywant have changed my name to Dhruv Avinash Jaywant as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38514 I Mohamed Zubair Pathan have changed my name to Zubair Shoeb Pathan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38515

I have changed my name from Merlyn Lovetta Pires to Mrs. Merlyn Anthony Pires as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38501

I Mohd Shoeb Pathan have changed my name to Mohd Shoeb Sattar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38516

I have changed my name from Rashida Bano Javed Hasan to Rashida Husain Nasikwala as per Affidavit. C-38486

I Mina Vanmalidas Thakker have changed my name to Meena Bharat Tanna as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/03/14. C-38502

I Meenal Rajiv Thakkar have changed my name to Meenal Rajiv Thakkaar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38517

I have changed my name from Asif Moiz Rupawala to Ammar Moiz Rupawala as per maharashtra Gazette No (X46450). C-38487

I Miss. Jayshreeben Jivanlal Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Jayshree Paresh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 24/02/14. C-38503

I have changed my name from Paryin Ishaque Shaikh to Parveen Ishaque Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38488

I Dhiraj Jivraj Gala have changed my name to Dhirajlal Jivraj Gala as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 01/03/14. C-38504

I have changed my name from Pritesh Arvind Hodowadekar to Pritesh Arvind Hodawadekar as per Affidavit dated on 1-3-2014. C-38489

I Bhavna Ben Bhimjibhai Vaghasiya have changed my name to Bhanu Ben Girish Bhai Savaliya as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U58558 dated : 09/01/14. C-38505

I have change my name from Sheikh Mohammad Danees Abdul Karim to Shaikh Mohd Danish Abdul Karim as per Affidavit. C-38490 I have changed my name from Dattu Dhulaji Shekade to Dattatray Dhulaji Shekade as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38491 I have changed my name from Hamidabai Kasam to Hamida Kassam Chunawala as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38492 I have changed my name from Hafiz Mohd Mumtaz to Mumtaz Ahmad as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38493 I have changed my name from Nasimbano Hafiz Mohd Mumtaz to Nasimbano Mumtaz Ahmad as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38494 I have changed my name from Mohd Rizwan Mumtaj Ahamad Sheikh to Mohammed Rizwan Mumtaz Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit dated 17-02-2014. C-38495

I Heena Prataprai Mehta have changed my name to Hema Ashishkumar Domadia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 05/03/14. C-38506 I Master Ashish Kishore Kumar Domadia have changed my name to Ashish Kishore Kumar Domadia as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/03/14. C-38507 I Naeem Ahmed Shaukat Ali have changed my name to Naeem Shaukat Ali Khan as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-2084 Dated : 11/04/13. C-38508 I Mrs. Kokilaben Shashikant Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Kokila Shashikant Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/03/14. C-38509 I Yasmin Abdul Gani Shaikh have changed my name to Yasmin Jafar Bidri as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38510

I Vishnuraj Rajan have changed my name to Vishnuraj Rajan Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated : 06/03/14. C-38518 I Vimla Hemanta Gupta have changed my name to Bimla Hemant Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38519 I Najmabano Mohammed Akber Quraishi have changed my name to Najmabano Mohammed Akbar Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38520 I Khizar Azra Bi Usman have changed my name to Azra Zakir Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38521 I Noorjahan Abdul Rahiman Asihk Ali have changed my name to Shaikh Noorjahan Abdul Rahiman Asihk Ali as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38522 I Sayaka Banoo Abdul Rehman have changed my name to Saika Bano Nazam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38523 I Saika Nazam Shaikh & Saikabanu Nazam Shaikh have changed my name to Saika Bano Nazam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38524 I Shaikh Soaef Ali Nazam & Shaikh Soaefali Nazam have changed my name to Soaef Nazam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38525 I have changed my name from Shaikh Naved Mohd Agaz to Shaikh Mohammed Naved Mohammed Ejaz as per Affidavit dated: 06/03/2014. C-38526

I have changed my name from Annie Susan Francis to Annie Pravin Chavan as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No U-63759. C-38465

I have changed my name from Mohammed Anvar Mohammed Akbar Ansari to Mohammed Anwar Mohammed Akbar Ansari as per Affidavit. C-38480

I have changed my name from Ashishkumar Abhayraj Yadav to Ashish Abhayraj Yadav as per Affidavit dated 06-03-2014. C-38496

I Shasi Mohandas Maheshwari have changed my name to Durga Devi Mohandas Maheshwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38511

I have changed my name from Prashant Babulal Jain to Prashant Babulal Navlakha Jain as per Affidavit. C-38527

I have changed my name from Jayashri Vilas Pokharkar to Neha Vilas Pokharkar as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No X-8511. C-38466

I have changed my name from Shaheen Mohammed Anwar Ansari to Shaheenabano Mohammed Anwar Ansari as per Affidavit. C-38481

I have changed my name from Kumar Mahesh Rajaram Kalugade to Mahesh Rajaram Kalugade” as per Affidavit Dated 06th March ’ 2014. C-38497

I Saroj Pratul Agrawal have changed my name to Saroj Praful Agrawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-38512

I have changed my name from Virenkumar Khengar Sheth to Viren Khengar Sheth as per Affidavit. C-38528

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t was a meeting, but a somewhat unusual one and that too at Versova, the locality dominated by Kolis. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi yesterday met representatives of the Kolis, the fishing community who put forth various demands pertaining to their business like the need for a separate ministry, farming status for fisheries and more subsidies on diesel. In a 40-minute interaction held near the sea at Versova, representatives of the fishing community highlighted their demands and expressed fear that with land costs in Mumbai skyrocketing by the day, builders and land sharks were eyeing sprawling fish markets. Rahul silently paid heed to the various grievances of the community. The Congress vice-president was accompanied by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and CWC member Gurudas

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of separate fisheries ministry. Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan intervened to say that there is budgetary provision of about Rs.1,600 crore for the animal husbandry ministry, under which the fisheries department falls. One of the locals said, all agriculture ministers the state has seen are not from the coastal region and do not understand the nitty gritty of fishing business. “They have no information of the sea. Like farmers, we do not get compensation, if there is drought (poor cache of fish in the sea),” another fisherman out. There was also a demand for expansion of the Sasoon Docks in south Mumbai. Another local highlighted the need for loans from nationalised banks at low interest rate. “Fishing is not a 12IT IS ONE CAP THAT FITS: Rahul smiles as he dons koli headgear in a show of solidarity. month business. We need alternative jobs for livelihood,” Kamat as the area falls in his tion, upset members of the you. I am here to meet you said one fishermen. Another Mumbai North West parlia- fishing community asked and understand your views speaker said, in coastal areas mentary constituency. Rahul on whose side he is. He and not to give a speech. He various companies are given During the brief interac- replied, “I will always be with also supported the demand permissions in the name of

tourism and it has created discomfort among the fisher folk. Rahul told the gathering that like fishermen, even the farmers feel a lot needs to be done for them. “In the last ten years, the central government has worked to lay a solid foundation for sections of the society so that they feel secure,” he pointed out. The fishing community needs representation in the Legislative Assemblies and Parliament to get their voice heard, he added. Soon after the interaction, Rajashree Bhanjee, president of the Marol Bazaar Maasli Vikreta Koli Mahila Sanstha, said that she expressed fear before the Congress leader that fishermen’s land might be taken over by builders. There were 37 fish markets in Mumbai and all belonged to the municipal corporation. Kolis (fisher folk) have no stake in these premises. We fear builders might take them over. Similarly, subsidies in diesel should be enhanced, she made it clear.

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party that did not listen, that used every tactic in the book to ensure that Parliament did not run, that basically “strangulated democracy”. In a conversation with the Party President, he said, he asked why the Speaker did not act firmly against those who consistently disrupted proceedings and was told that this was “not democratic”. It was party strategy to act this way, he said. Significantly, Rahul Gandhi said he thought no party would make that magic 272 figure in the coming elections, that would give a party the majority required for stability. Leadership to him was all about “being humble” and bowing down” to the people, listening to them and working towards empowering them. It was all a part of the “Congress DNA”.

Nor did he take kindly to the idea of projecting a particular man as a prime ministerial candidate. He was answering another questioner who wanted to know whether his projection as a future PM had been left too late. “Do you know how the prime minister is chosen?” he asked a rather bemused audience who felt they did know. Then he proceeded to spell it out, adding that he did not approve of the trend of fixing on a specific individual as the face of an election. It was not about a Modi or a Gandhi he said, adding that the BJP had started the trend and the media was adding to the hype. The BJP came in for an attack that verged on a “full frontal” . They had stolen or claimed for themselves some

of the Congress party's best ideas and initiatives. Among them was liberalisation, the IT revolution in the country, RTI, NREGA, the Right to Food. “Now they are claiming Mahatma Gandhi as well”, he added. He dismissed as unimportant the various charges made against him, including his way of functioning, and talked about giving tickets to those who can win. But the main issue in this case was the process of handing out tickets, which should be open and empowering enough to attract the ordinary man into the political system. At present, he said, it was neither. Moreover, he declared, there was a tendency across parties, including his own, for three or four people to control the disManoj Singh

yet to get off the ground because of the elections, but Rahul Gandhi sounded upbeat and confident in Mumbai yesterday. In the city after four years, Congress Party vice president started his day by meeting with editors and senior journalists from print and television, talking about his “connect” with the city where his father was born, mentioning that he would like to spend “non-political” time here. But it was politics that everyone quizzed him about, and his views on a range of issues to do with his own party and its main opposition, the BJP. Was he worried that the surveys seemed to indicate that the going would be very tough for the Congress/ No, he said. “I don't go by surveys. They have never predicted we would win and we have.”

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Cong vice-president gives a patient hearing and assures he will look into their various demands

Rahul Gandhi addressing the public at a rally in Bhiwandi, yesterday.

tribution of tickets to fight the elections. “This is what we have been trying to change in the Congress, and we have been working on implementing decentralisation in the Youth Congress and the NSUI”. Decentralisation is a favourite word, along with “strategic action,” and “opening up directionally”. So the passing of the RTI legislation was one of the party's most important strategic actions, transforming the fight against corruption. If decentralisation seems tobe faltering at the altar of self-interest within the party, the structural reforms he has been urging have also not taken off “because power is concentrated in the hands of a few”. In particular, he pointed to Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies with more than 5,000 people's representatives elected through a flawed democratic process that again ended up concentrating power in the hands of between 200 and 300 people who then decided the legislative future of the country. This had to change, he declared. Gandhi played the “insulting” card as well, describing as such several assumptions made by political leaders in the run up to the elections. Saying that Maharashtra would benefit by the Gujarat revenue model was one such insult to a state that was an industrial leader as well as high in the performance stakes. He deflected questions on pre- and post poll alliances as

well, talking about the tie up with Laloo Prasad Yadav in Bihar as a kind of Hobson's choice, saying in the case of West Bengal, that the party there was adamant about not tying up with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool, adding that it was not his style of functioning to ride rough-shod over decisions made by those at the state level. And he counted development and pulling 150 million people out of the Below Poverty Level category as the major achievements of the Congress. “That is the equivalent of three or four countries of people who are no longer poor”. He described the BJP as a

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Kaumudini Bhagwandas Desai to Beena Balvant Batavia as per Affidavit. C-38529 I have changed my name from Vijay Mohandas Jadhavani to Vijay Mohandas Jadhwani as per Affidavit. C-38530 I have changed my name from Obaidullah Majeebullah to Obaidullah Majeebullah Khan as per Affidavit. C-38531 I have changed my name from Nikhil Deshpanda to Nikhil Deshpande as per Affidavit. C-38532

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Ram Naresh Ram Ashrey to Ramnaresh Yadav as per Affidavit. C-38547 I have changed my name from Akbar Ali Mohab Ali to Akbar Ali Mohab Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38548 I have changed my name from Sajrunnisa to Sajrunnisa Abdul Rehman Shah as per Affidavit. C-38549 I have changed my name from Mohd Ilyas Sheikh to Mohd Iliyas Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38550

I have changed my name from Maina Devi to Maina Rajbahadur Singh as per Affidavit. C-38533

I have changed my name from Firoz Abdullah Temrikar to Fairoz Ahmed Abdullah Temrikar as per Affidavit. C-38551

I have changed my name from Kauser Jahan Sk Md Ansar to Kausar Jahan Md Ansar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38534

I have changed my name from Abeda Begum to Abeda Begaum Naushad Ali as per Affidavit. C-38552

I have changed my name from Rukhsarbano Mohd Aleem Shaikh to Rukhsar Mohd Aleem Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38535

I have changed my name from Harshadbhai Shah to Harshad Shah as per Affidavit. C-38553

I have changed my name from Mustaq Tarey to Mushtaque Tarey as per Affidavit. C-38536 I have changed my name from Kishenlal Lachhmandas Laungani to Kishanlal Lachhmandas Laungani as per Afdt dated on 06/03/2014. C-38537 I have changed my name from Anthony Melroy Fernandes to Melroy Mario Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-38538

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I have changed my name from Bhavnaben Rajesh Dungrani to Bhavna Rajesh Dungrani as per Affidavit. C-38554 I have changed my name from Rajeshkumar Jerambhai Dungrani to Rajesh Jerambhai Dungrani as per Affidavit. C-38555 I have changed my name from Mr. Meera Mohamed Yusuf Sheik to Mr. Meeran Mohamed Yusuf Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38556

I have changed my name from Laiza Maria Fernandes to Laiza Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-38539

I have changed my name from Shameem Ahmed Mohamed Hussain to Shamim Mohamed Hussain Momin as per Affidavit. C-38557

I have changed my name from Mario Edwin Fernandes to Mario Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-38540

I have changed my name from Mustaqueem Ahmad To Mustaqeem Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit. C-38558

I have changed my name from Jaithun Bee to Jaithun Kamaluddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38541

I have changed my name from Arvindkumar Munnilal Yadav to Arvind Munnilal Yadav as per Affidavit. C-38559

I have changed my name from Hussain Kamaludeen Ebrahim to Kamaludeen Ebrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38542

I have changed my name from Juliana Flecher Vaz to Juliana Sandrick Pereira as per Affidavit. C-38560

I have changed my name from Sibrah Shaikh to Simrah Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38543

I have changed my name from Precilla Stanislaus Braganza to Pricella Stanislaus Braganza as per Affidavit. C-38561

I have changed my name from Jyoti Vilas Pawar to Avneet Kaur Paramjeet Singh Kakkad as per Affidavit. C-38544

I have changed my name from Bhupinder Paul to Bhupinder Singh Paul as per Affidavit. C-38562

I have changed my name from Rajan Gaikwad to Rajendra Gaikwad as per Affidavit. C-38545

I have changed my name from Rathod Ashakumari Ramsinh to Asha Takhatsinh Solanki as per Affidavit. C-38563

I have changed my name from Zakera Saiyad to Zakera Syed as per Affidavit. C-38546

I have changed my name from Arun to Arun Sathish Nair as per Affidavit. C-38564

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I have changed my name from Anitha Kumary to Anitha Sathish Nair as per Affidavit. C-38565 I have changed my name from Satheesh Babu to Sathish Nair as per Affidavit. C-38566 I have changed my name from Javed Akhtar Wahajul Haque to Javed Akhtar Wahajul Haque Ansari as per Affidavit. C-38567 I have changed my name from Neeta Shamji Rathod to Nita Shamji Rathod as per Affidavit dated: 06/03/2014. C-38568 I have changed my name from Sairunnisa Akbar Ali to Sairunnisa Abdul Rehman Khan as per Affidavit dated: 06/03/2014. C-38569 I have changed my name from Hiteshkumar Laxmichand Jain to Hitesh Laxmichand Jain as per Affidavit. C-38570 I have changed my name from Amrata Ganpatlal Mehta to Namrata Ganpat Jain as per Affidavit. C-38571 I have changed my name from Ganpatlal Rajmal Mehta to Ganpat Rajmal Mehta as per Affidavit. C-38572 I have changed my name from Rajani Rajaram Gujar to Suman Rajaram Gujar as per Affidavit. C-38573 I have changed my name from Rafai Sayed Irshad Ahmed to Irshad Sayed Refai as per Affidavit. C-38574 I have changed my name from Vaghela Prashantkumar Maganlal to Prashant Maganlal Vaghela as per Affidavit. C-38575 I have changed my name from Sanket Anand Malavde to Sanket Anant Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38576 I have changed my name from Anand Shantaram Malavde to Anant Shantaram Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38577 I have changed my name from Asmita Anand Malavde to Asmita Anant Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38578 I have changed my name from Vrushali Anant Malavde to Vrushali Anant Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38579 I have changed my name from Anant Shantaram Malavde to Anant Shantaram Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38580 I have changed my name from Asmita Anant Malavde to Asmita Anant Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38581 I have changed my name from Anant Shantaram Malavade to Anant Shantaram Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38582

I have changed my name from Ratnamala Mahadev Gurav to Asmita Anant Malwade as per Affidavit. C-38583

I have changed my from Khursid Begam Mohd Yusuf to Khursid Begam Mohammed Yusuf Khan as per Affidavit. C-38601

I have changed my name from A. Uthayaselvan to Udayselven Annamalai as per Affidavit. C-38619

I have changed my name from Zaibunnisa Mushtak Ahmad to Jaibunanisa Mushtak Ahmad Khan as per Affidavit. C-38584

I have changed my from Vinodchandra Himatlal Upadhyay to Vinod Himatlal Upadhyay as per Affidavit. C-38602

I have changed my name from Ashok Balkrishna to Ashok Balkrishna Sawarkar as per Affidavit. C-38620

I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Kashinath Patil to Vijay Kashinath Patil as per Affidavit. C-38585

I have changed my from Mumtaz Begum Mohammed Haneef to Mumtaz Mohammed Haneef Shaikh as per Affidavit.

I have changed name from Manjanath Krishna Shetty to Manjunath Krishna Kulkarni as per Affidavit. C-38621

I have changed my name from Kawaljit Singh Kuldip Singh to Kawaljit Singh Kuldip Singh Gupta as per Affidavit. C-38586 I have changed my name from Ravinder Singh Kuldip Singh to Ravinder Singh Kuldip Singh Gupta as per Affidavit. C-38587 I have changed my name from Dileepkumar Raichand to Dilip Raichand Rathod as per Affidavit. C-38588 I have changed my name from Sakhubai Rajaram Chavan to Ranjana Bhikuram Budhakar as per Affidavit. C-38589 I have changed my name from Aarati Bhikuram Budhakar to Aarti Bhikuram Budhakar as per Affidavit. C-38590 I have changed my name from Bharatkumar Dayalji Dodiya to Bharat Dayalji Dodia as per Affidavit. C-38591 I have changed my name from Zeeshan Mohammed Siddique Memon to Zeeshan Mohammed Siddique Siddiquee as per Affidavit. C-38592 I have changed my name from Abasbhai Hasanali Pauvalla to Abbas Hasanali Lacewala as per Affidavit dated 5.3.2014. C-38593 I have changed my name from Gondekar Nusrathrui Mahamud to Dandekar Nusarat Liyakat Ali as per Affidavit. C-38594 I have changed my name from Dandekar Liyakat to Dandekar Liyakat Ali as per Affidavit. C-38595 I have changed my from Salimuddin Rajmohammad Khan to Salim Khan as per Affidavit. C-38596 I have changed my from Karzana Salimuddin Khan to Farzana Salim Khan as per Affidavit. C-38597 I have changed my from Dominic Manuel Rodrigues to Dominic Rodrigues as per Affidavit. C-38598

C-38603 I have changed my from Mohammed Haneef to Mohammed Haneef Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38604 I have changed my from Mumtaz Mohammed Haneef to Mumtaz Mohammed Haneef Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-38605 I have changed my from Shakuntala to Shakuntala Kaur as per Affidavit. C-38606 I have change my name from Shaikh Qayamuddin Shukrullah to Ansari Kayamuddin Shukrullah as per Affidavit. C-38607 I have change my name from Shaikh Shakira Qayamuddin to Ansari Shakira Kayamuddin as per Affidavit. C-38608 I have change my name from Patel Hajra Ibrahim to Dudhwala Hajra Ibrahim as per Affidavit. C-38609 I have change my name from Koltharkar Faruq Abbas to Koltharkar Faruk Abbas as per Affidavit. C-38610 I have changed my name from Sanjai Singh to Sanjay Singh as per Affidavit. C-38611 I have changed my name from Rajesh Pardeshi to Dhanu Pardeshi as per Affidavit. C-38612 I have changed my name from Alam Matin Salmani to Mohammed Alam Matin Salmani as per Affidavit. C-38613 I have changed my name from Kishor Sadashiv Bokil to Kishore Sadashiv Bokil as per Affidavit. C-38614 I have changed my name from Nimish Narendra Deshmukh to Suyash Narendra Deshmukh as per Affidavit. C-38615 I have changed my name from P O Maryjessy to Jessy John as per Affidavit. C-38616

I have changed my from Ali Abbas Mohd Yusuf to Ali Abbas Khan as per Affidavit. C-38599

I have changed my name from Jawarharlal Hirachand Rathod to jawaharlal Hirachand Rathod as per Affidavit. C-38617

I have changed my from Mohd Yusuf to Mohammed Yusuf Khan as per Affidavit. C-38600

I have changed name from Sakinabi to Shabira Yusuf as per Affidavit. C-38618

We have changed our minor child name from Suresh Aditya Chandran to Aditya Suresh as per Affidavit. C-38622 I have changed my name from Kahkashan Shoeb Delhiwala to Kahkashan Saifuddin Delhiwala as per Affidavit Dt. 06-03-2014. C-38623 I have changed my name from K. Anthony Swamy Chettiar to Anthony Swamy Chettiar as per Affidavit Dt. 06-03-2014. C-38624 I have changed name from Kamruddin Khan, Khan Kamaruddin Abdal Agaphar to Kamruddin Abdulgafar Khan as per Affidavit. C-38625 I have changed name from Farhat Jahan D/o Shoeb Ahmed Khan, Khan Pharaha Jahan Kamaruddin to Farhat Jahan Kamruddin Khan as per Affidavit. C-38626 I have changed name from Muhammad Alam Muhammad Jan Kha , Mohd Alam J Khan , Mo Alam. Mo Jan Khan to Mohammad Alam Muhammad Jan Khan as per Affidavit. C-38627 I have changed name from Mustafai Bi D/o Gayasuddin Shaikh to Mustafai Begum Mohammad Alam Khan as per Affidavit. C-38628 I have changed name from Abrar Husain Mohammad Husain, Abrar Hussain Mohd Hussain Chaudhary to Abrar Hussain S/o Mohammad Hussain Chaudhary as per Affidavit. C-38629 I have changed name from Zareenabanu D/o Alauddin Choudhary to Zareena Abrar Hussain Chaudhary as per Affidavit. C-38630 I have changed my name from Mr.Chandru Pitu Panjabi to Mr.Chandru Pitu Punjabi as per Affidavit Dated 06/03/2014. C-38631 I have changed my name from Mr. Fuzel Irfan Khorajiya to Mr. Fuzail Irfan Khorajia as per Affidavit dated 06/03/2014. C-38632 I have changed my name from Deepak Tahilian to Deepak Gobindram Tahilani as per Affidavit dated: 28 Feb, 2014. C-38633 I have changed my name from Aarti Deepak Tahilian to Aarti Deepak Tahilani as per Affidavit dated: 28 Feb, 2014. C-38634

Prime accused in Dipesh Mehta extortion case surrenders before Bandra police

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he prime accused, Ramchandra Chatri, in advocate Dipesh Mehta (Salman Khan's lawyer) extortion case surrendered to Bandra police on Thursday evening after Mehta convinced the accused to surrender. The accused, a police informer for the last 15 years, was absconding for almost three months now and had challenged the Mumbai police to arrest him. Police sources said that Chatri alias Ramu had been calling Mehta since the last couple of days and promised to surrender after Mehta paid

On December 16, Chatri had sent a bouquet filled with live cartridges to Mehta, asking him for Rs.2 crore under the name of Azad gang. Chatri had earlier said, “I have been a police informer for Bandra police for almost 15 years. I have solved several cases for the police. But they have betrayed me. I have knowledge of all their moveAdvocate Dipesh Mehta ments and traps. It is impossible to arrest me”. for Chatri's father’s treatThe Mumbai police crime ment. Mehta has been paying branch, property cell branch Chatri for this while Ramu's and several teams of Bandra mother works at Mehta’s police station were working house. Chatri's father was a towards arresting Chatri for security guard at the Mehta’s the last three months but had house. failed to do so.

Chatri had slipped from the cluthches of the police earlier – once at Hill Road in Bandra (West), near Podar School in Santacruz and at Carter Road in Bandra (West). Dipesh Mehta said, “I have been under extreme pressure for three months. He was like a family member to me. I suffered mental and physical stress. However, I will still help his parents. I am glad that I could convince him and do what the police could not”. Sources from Bandra police station confirmed this news and said that Chatri is currently in their custody.

Accused who kidnapped relative sent to judicial custody By Tariq Khan

more than three hours and finally released him before he accused in Kamothe looting him of valuables and kindap case were re- cash in the incident that took manded to judicial custody place at Kamothe last week. on Thursday after their police The victim immediately apcustody lapsed and the court proached the police after rejected their bail applica- being released following tions. A business fallout be- which the four were arrested. tween two distant relatives According to the police, took an ugly turn when one Prabhudas Gowari (41), a reskidnapped the other and ident of Kamothe, is involved confined him to a room for in real estate development

HC suggests setting up of separate cell for escort of undertrials By Philip Varghese

ix days after the Bombay High Court was informed that video-conferencing facility has been installed in 36 jails and 64 courts across Maharashtra to reduce the cost incurred on police escort for prisoners, the High Court on Thursday asked the state government to consider setting up of a separate cell in the police department which will be responsible only for the escort of undertrials taken from jails to courts for appearances. This comes as the court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by one Shaikh Abdul Naeem, an accused in the Aurangabad arms haul case, who claimed that he was not being produced in court due to lack of

escort police. The PIL had also sought for the government to set up video conference facilities in every jail and court across the state so that there is no delay in cases. Earlier, the prison authorities had suggested the use of Video Conference facility for production of accused for extension of their judicial custody. Following this, the court had directed the authorities to set up such convenience. Based on this, additional public prosecutor Aruna Kamat-Pai informed the court on Thursday that around 146 courts and 54 jails across the state would have video conference facilities by the end of this month. Before posting the matter by four weeks for further hearing, the division bench

and also supplies building material for local construction projects. On March 1, between 12 pm and 1 pm, accused Mahendra Gawari (39) called him to the Siddheshwar Residency to “sort out” the dispute and reach a compromise. After reaching the venue, Mahendra along with Dayanand Dhawre (36), Rajkumar Chavan (27) and Anandrao Ramchandra Patil (39) forcibly bundled him in the first floor flat of the building and threatened him with dire consequences. “Mahendra and Prabhudas were involved in the same business for the past several years but differences had cropped up.

Both were accusing each other of owing Rs.50 lakh”, said senior PI Shriram Mullemwar. The four took a gold bracelet and cash collectively worth Rs.2 lakh and also made him sign a bearer cheque of Rs.1 lakh from the Union Bank of India where Prabhudas held an account. “Mahendra also gave him a Rs.100 stamp paper to sign where he thereby admitted under duress that he owed him Rs.50 lakh”, Mullemwar said. Cops also recovered a country-made firearm from Dayanand along with two rounds after the quartet was arrested.

Youth leader and vice-president of the Minority Dept. of the Maharashtra Congress, Sayed Zeeshan Ahmed, welcoming AICC Vice-President Rahul Gandhi during his Mumbai visit at the Pawan Hans, yesterday.

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he residents of Campa Cola were detained by DB Marg police while they were peacefully standing at Girgaum Chowpatty near Thackeray's club. The residents came in the hope that Rahul Gandhi would meet and give them a patient hearing and help to save their homes. As they waited for him, police swiftly moved in and detained

around nine residents. “We were just standing and waiting to meet Rahul Gandhi when all of a sudden police swooped down on us and detained us” said Ankit Garg one of the residents who was detained. “Rahul Gandhi, with his pragmatic and practical approach, has been working on solutions to knotty issues and we do hope he will give us a patient hearing,” Garg added.

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The detained residents were later released by the police. The residents had last year met Gandhi in Delhi who had assured them that he would ask Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to look into the matter and try and sort it out. Further, the Chief Minister in the Nagpur session had made a statement that he would meet the residents and the BMC to look for a possible solution. The Supreme Court now has given an opening to the residents and the BMC to find an amicable solution which the residents are very hopeful about, and expect the state government to help in the process. The CM had mentioned in the Nagpur session that he will do his best to help the residents to retain their homes. The residents are now awaiting a joint meeting with their MP, MLA and the BMC as assured to them by the chief minister. Continued from pg 1 « 190 confirmed tickets worth Rs.5.30 lakh were recovered from them during the raid. A case has been registered with the RPF Dadar under the Railways Act. Two other suspects, Jumman and Manoj Tiwari, were arrested from Dharavi

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n authorised agent of Life Insurance of India (LIC) has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based diamond firm and the state-owned insurance company to the tune of Rs.89 lakh by forging group insurance policy documents, the police said on Thursday. Chetan Desai (59) was arrested on Monday after he was found to have 'duped' the LIC as well as the private firm by forging documents of the latter's 305 employees in the name of group insurance, Deputy Police Commissioner, Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Vasant Dhobale told PTI. According to the police,

the diamond company which was Desai's client, wanted its 305 employees to be insured through a group insurance policy with LIC. As the insurance contract worth Rs 5 crore was inked between the diamond firm and LIC, Desai was paid a 35 per cent commission of the total premium by the insurance company. The diamond firm renewed its policy with LIC for the second year through Desai, for which he was paid a five per cent commission on the total premium amount. For group insurance, the agent gets a 35 per cent commission for bringing a client and when the client renews the policy, a five per cent commission is paid to the agent. "Wanting more commis-

sion, Desai took the documents of the diamond company and instead of renewing the policies for the third year, he forged the documents and submitted them before LIC showcasing it as a new client," another officer said. While processing the documents of this fake "new client", LIC paid about Rs 89 lakh to Desai in phases but eventually realised that he had actually forged the documents of their old client. At the same time, learning that its documents have been forged, the diamond firm's representative complained to the police. After a preliminary probe, an FIR was registered early this year, EOW officials said, adding the accused was held on Monday.

All Maharashtra Hawkers' Congress Union was formally inaugurated by (Special Public Prosecutor) Ujjwal Nikam (centre) along with Rajesh Naik, Suresh Singh, Suresh Mishra, Dilip Tiwari and Akhilesh Yadav. quested Cyber Crime Cell to investigate how a college boy managed to cracked Vishwakarma was arrested. the IRCTC website which The student was generating has multiple layers of secue-tickets of Tatkal as well as rity measures including PRS through two special strong firewalls. Court has software programmes, pur- granted five days remand chased or procured from custody of all the accused some professionals. persons, including VishRailway officials have re- wakarma.

CYBER-TRICKS FOR TICKETING with 37 e-tickets and 7 window (PRS) tickets, said officials. After the interrogation, a raid was conducted in the office of Krishna Communication at Ghatkopar in the wee hours of March 5, from where K.

Javadekar says AAP lying about Kejriwal's detention in Gujarat

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'Chai Pe Charcha' programme with NaMo to be held tomorrow

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model code of conduct of not seeking prior approval of the JP spokesperson administration for the rally. Prakash Javadekar ac- Moreover, he had a fleet of cused the Aam Aadmi cars along with him when the Party (AAP) and Arvind Kejri- poll code states that the conwal of lying about the cir- voy should not contain more cumstances leading to his than four cars. Javadekar alleged detention while on stated that the concerned tour of Gujarat on Wednes- district collector has sent the day. He sought to remind the report to the ECI, not to the AAP that ever since the model BJP. The BJP spokesperson alcode of conduct came into ef- leged that the AAP was being propped up by the Congress just to stop the BJP from coming to power. Meanwhile, state party spokesperson Madhav Bhandari disclosed that the party has decided to support round two of the Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG) hosted 'Chai Pe Charcha' programme with Gujarat CM BJP spokesman Prakash Javadekar Narendra Modi, to be held on March 8 to coincide with Infect since Wednesday the en- ternational Women's Day. tire administration is under The party will articulate its the supervision of the Elec- views on women's policy and tion Commission of India related issues. The pro(ECI) and not the BJP. gramme will be held at 101 Challenging the AAP, he locations across the state said that Kejriwal was not de- cover 20 districts of 20 Lok tained as claimed by the AAP Sabha seats. The programme leader. Javadekar stated that will be streamed live in the AAP leader had violated United Kingdom, China and paragraph 2 and 3 of the Japan as well.

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he Mumbai crime branch have added the relevant sections of rape against the main accused in the Esther Anuhya case, on Thursday. According to the crime branch sleuths, though it's hard to precisely corroborate the evidence of rape against Chandrabhan Sanap alias Chaukiya, the circumstances point out that the deceased was raped. The main reason for this is that the examiners did find 'abrasion-like' marks on her private parts, added the police. Meanwhile, the police has seized the bike on which the accused had taken Anuhya to the Eastern Express highway at Kanjurmarg, at the pretext of dropping her at her home in Andheri. However, the details pertaining to the seizure of the bike has not been mentioned in the panchnama report, informed sources. Most

RAPE CHARGE ADDED of the crime branch sleuths are tight-lipped when asked about the reason about the absence of a significant detail in the report.Confirming the development, sources from the unit-7 of the crime branch added that they are also searching for Esther’s laptop, which Sanap claimed he threw from the train down in the water below the Titwala railway bridge while escaping to Nashik. Sanap had opened Esther’s laptop and got scared after seeing his face on the screen, which cops believe was a result of the front camera being activated. Meanwhile, the police, in a bid to make a watertight case are trying to take as much statements of witnesses from the city as well as places where Sanap had fled after committing the crime, in-

cluding his family members to whom he had informed about killing Anuhya. Meanwhile, pointing towards Sanap’s ability to act, sources pointed how he ensured two persons who had seen him at the LTT on January 5, were not able to identify him later due to his changed looks and clueless demeanor. The Kurla GRP had detained him earlier in mid-February but released him since his involvement could not be confirmed and identity could not be established. According to crime branch sources, on the morning of January 5, before spotting Esther, Sanap had an argument with the canteen manager and the attendant of an AC coach, over purchase of a cold drink. He later had a spat with the at-

Esther Anuhya tendant, identified as Nair, who stopped him from entering the compartment. However during investigations, when Kurla GRP cops brought Sanap from Buldhana where he was on a pilgrimage with his family, he had grown a thick beard and sporting a vermilion tikka. “The two staffers failed to recognize him and he too was pretending to be innocent and putting up a helpless act,” another officer said.

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Media's difference over Kejriwal

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T speaks for the sharp cleavage in public opinion that not only in the political world but also in the media there are notable dif“Heroism on command, senseless vioferences on the AAP issue. The Hitavada (Feb. lence, and all the loathsome nonsense 16) claimed that by resigning as chief minister that goes by the name of patriotism -of Delhi, Kejriwal “has enhanced his own how passionately I hate them!” party's political goodwill among the elec— Albert Einstein torate.” Any other party or person, said the paper “would have refrained from tabling the controversial Jan Lok Pal Bill just to save his government's collapse.” By resigning, the paper said, Kejriwal “showed that he was not indulging in hollow talk.” While the paper thought that “the electorate will not miss the courage Mr. Kejriwal showed,” it sounded unsure as to what the outcome will be. “How this action will affect electoral outcome in the days to come only time will tell”, it said. Nevertheless the paper sounded optimistic and positive, saying that “there is little doubt that Mr. Kejriwal's decision to quit has won him many more fans and followers not just in Delhi but also elsewhere in the country. The UST one month more, elections to the Lok decision to quit is more likely to favour the Sabha will begin with violent incidents Aam Aadmi Party electorally than not.” across the country, which will show that during the countdown to elections, political parties give up peaceful campaigning and take to The Free Press Journal (Feb. 17) totally disviolent means. During the last few days, violent incidents agreed with The Hitavada. It said that the AAP have taken place in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and government lasted all of 49 days – “49 days Andhra Pradesh. Unless strong steps are too many”. It pointed out that while the BJP taken, violence is likely to escalate during the got 32 seats out of 70, the AAP won only 28, seven short of the halfway mark and yet it acpoll scenario. One of the reasons for such a happening is cepted the outside support of the Congress that new political parties are in the poll fray. which the paper said “was the first major The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been re- compromise of Kejriwal in order to occupy sponsible for starting violence. Its target ap- the ministerial 'gaddis'.” The paper pointed pears to be the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). out some of the mistakes the party made like Offices of the party are being vandalised and a minister leading “a noisy midnight raid BJP workers are being attacked. The police against some Ugandan nationals,” and arhad a hard time controlling the crowds. gued that Kejriwal's “ministers were hardly The AAP leaders have been to police stations different from the usual run-of-the-mill for questioning and the violent workers politicians.” The whole thing, the paper noted “was a charade”, saying that “their failure to arrested. This time around, the Election Commis- govern has condemned AAP to remain a sion (EC) will have some extra work to do. loosely banded group of self-seekers, each There are some leaders who seem to have al- pursuing his or her own agenda without the ready thrown restrictions and democratic foggiest idea of a socio-economic programme methods to the wind and taken to violence. for the larger good of the people.” Not many The situation can get out of hand and smooth seem to think that Kejriwal did the right thing polling itself may become difficult. It would in resigning. Writing in The Free Press Journal (Feb. 18), be a good idea perhaps if the candidates in the poll fray themselves are held responsible. Positive anti-violence measures have to be taken. Expressing regret after a violent incident does not serve the purpose. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has expressed regret for the S one letter makes a picture, in the same violence resorted to by his party workers. Is way a whole word makes a picture. The this enough? He should tell his workers they will face action if they carry out attacks on idea of Allah has come from man and one can read in the form of the hand the word 'Allah'. rival parties. The Christian name has a greater influence The Election Commission has to be tough and do something more than just issuing than the surname. Sometimes a nickname stern warning. Violence has no place in an has a still greater effect. The effect of the name is according to its use; the more it is election held in a democratic set-up. used the greater the effect. Shortened names such as May for Mary, or Bill or Willie for William lessen the effect of the name. The names given by the Holy Ones have a double effect, that of the name itself and that of the will of the one who gave it. Malabakhsh, the greatest musician in India of his DESPATCH & COURIER day, was given this name by a fakir who was charmed on hearing his music; it means 'God CAROL ANDRADE A.R. KANANGI Editor Associate Editor bless'. After taking this name he had success were he went and was blessed with merit and KAMAL MORARKA reward, both of which are the rare gifts of Chairman of the God. Board of Directors There are many instances to be found Afternoon Despatch & Courier office is located at: where a change of name has brought an enJanmabhoomi Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Janmabhoomi Marg, tire change in a man's life. We read in the Fort, Mumbai-400 001. Phone: 40768999. Fax: 40768916. 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for example, the well-known columnist Swapan Das Gupta had his own strong views. He said: “Ever since he was sworn in, Arvind Kejriwal has been looking for the most dramatic exit route – one that would yield him the maximum political advantage, governance was never a priority for Kejriwal when he assumed the chief ministership, thanks to the injudicious Congress dictate from the bachelor boy. He merely wanted to milk a brief tenure for all its grandstanding potential and then move on to new pastures”. Writing in The Hindustan Times (Feb. 21) Rajdeep Sardesai saw Kejriwal in a different light. According to him, Kejriwal and his AAP “have a novelty factor on their side.” Sardesai

Legislative process

Ministerial ‘gaddis’

tendencies and a sudden eruption of negative reports on AAP in the mainstream English media are indicative of media’s alarm against activism going out of hand. The excessive reliance of AAP on media could mean that the AAP leadership should constantly confront the challenge of being important for corporate media which finds new ways to re-affirm the corruption discourse in its original conception of pre-privatisation politics”. As Udupa sees it, “AAP represents a sentiment that is immensely supported and shaped by the 'mainstream' media.” One of the problems facing the media despite access to many experts in practically every aspect of politics in India is the sheer range of issues that constantly arise and can fox even an otherwise knowledgeable scholar.

MEDIAWATCH M.V. Kamath went on: “Their politics are changing the traditional rules of the game. He has caught national imagination by the sheer audacity of his campaign. For a media that thrives on drama, conflict and controversy, he is a manna from heaven. Television in particular likes leaders who shoot from the hip and Kejriwal in that sense, is made for prime time TRP-driven television. The question is how much of AAP is too much”. To that Sardesai added: “AAP's long-term future will not be decided by television. It will be decided by the willingness to place content above form”. The Economic and Political Weekly (Feb. 15) carried a long article on Decoding the Media Logic. According to The Weekly, “AAP represents a sentiment that is immensely supported and shaped by the mainstream media”. The article authored by Sahana Udupa had some relevant observations to make. Udupa says: “The recent debate on AAP's anarchist

One is reminded of such a situation by Guwahati-based The Sentinel (Feb. 12) which recently drew attention to the existence of a provision that makes it mandatory for the Delhi government to submit all its legislative processes first vetted by the Union government before laws can be enacted. The directive is unconstitutional, as The Sentinel pointed out. It would seem that Kejriwal had protested against such a rule and it appears that Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung has referred the matter to the Law Ministry for a final opinion. To the best of one's knowledge, none else in the media has raised this issue and if the Law Ministry has already promised to withdraw the rule, Kejriwal can surely be praised. What is disturbing is how the earlier government of Sheila Dixit had not protested at an order originally issued as early as 2002 – 12 long years ago. This columnist is not aware of what has happened in the past fortnight or so on this issue but agrees with what The Sentinel says, that “mercifully, there are clear indications that the Ministry of Home Affairs is likely to consider favourably Kejriwal's request. What needs to be stressed on is that the Home Ministry's 2002 order not only goes against the Constitution but is clearly discriminatory in nature.” But how come the order did not come to the attention of the media in the past dozen years? Did it require a Kejriwal to raise the issue so antithetical in nature?

Change of name changes a man’s life entirely!

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to his pupils the name 'Talib' or 'Mureed', which is to give him in time the identity of the name. FORM: The light from which all life comes exists in three aspects, namely, the aspect which manifests as intelligence, the light of the abstract and the light of the sun. The activity of this one light functions in three different aspects. The first is caused by a slow and solemn activity in the eternal consciousness, which may be called consciousness or intelligence. It is intelligence when there is

amount the Hindus and which denotes the three aspects of the One, the One being three. Substance develops from a ray to an atom, but before this it exists as a vibration. What man sees he accepts as something existent, and what he cannot see does not exist for him. All that man perceives, sees and feels is matter, and that which is the source and cause of all is spirit. The philosophy of form may be understood by the study of the process by which the unseen life manifests into the seen. As the fine waves of vibrations produce sound, so the gross waves produce light. This is the manner in which the unseen, incomprehensible, and nothing before it to be conscious of when imperceptible life becomes gradually known, there is something intelligible before it, the by first becoming audible and then visible; same intelligence becomes consciousness. A and this is the origin and only source of a normal activity in the light of intelligence form. causes the light of the abstract at the time The sun therefore is the first form seen by when the abstract sun turns into light. This the eyes, and it is the origin and source of all light becomes a torch for the seer who is jour- forms in the objective world; as such it has neying towards the eternal goal. The same been worshipped by the ancients as God, and light in its intense activity appears as the sun. we can trace the origin and source of all reliNo person would readily believe that intelli- gions in a motor-religion. We may trace this gence, abstract light, and the sun are one and philosophy in the words of Shams-e Tare, the same, yet language does not contradict it- “When the sun showed his face then apself, and all three have always been called by peared the faces and forms of all worlds. His the name of light. beauty showed their beauty; in his brightness These three aspects of the one light form they shone out; so by his rays we saw and the idea that lies behind the doctrine of the knew and named them.” Trinity, and that of Trimurti which existed thousands of years before Christianity — Hazrat Inayat Khan

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The elections are here! APROPOS 'All set for Lok Sabha polls' (ADC, March 6), the country will go to the polls in a month. The Election Commission does appear to have spent considerable thought on drafting the election time table for the entire country, keeping in mind the threat perceptions in some states. Does not matter if the process is going to take a whole month to complete but it is necessary to safeguard a peaceful poll which the commission has clearly aimed at. As for the ceiling on the election expenditurte, while raising it to Rs.70 lakh is more realistic, it needs to be realised that the political parties have perfected their own ways of spending limitless amounts like organising a huge entertainment programme at great cost but claiming that the whole thing was performed gratis. Similarly, putting up 'winnable' candidates is the only aim of various parties and they do not care whether they have a clean record or not and the EC, which does not have much punitive powers, is obliged only to bear it all. As for the opinion and exit polls, it will be good to ban all of them. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

I welcome the announcement of the Chief Election Commissioner of India for the schedule of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections which will be held in nine phases from April 7 to May 12 with counting on May 16 and the result for the 16th Lok Sabha. Since the current Lok Sabha's tenure is going to end on May 31, the EC has rightly said that the election code of conduct is in force and has banned the exist and poll survey conducted by media agencies and will take strong action against a candidate or party for if found using black money for campaigning. I strongly feel that the recent election rallies addressed by poltical parties have lavishly spent on the election gathering which was indirectly supported by some of the big corporate sectors for their selfish personal gain. As far as the banning of exist and poll survey, it is in right direction as it was observed that some of the TV Channels were openly writing off the ruling party government at the Centre and were behaving like campaigning managers or the agents of the poltical parties to mislead the people of the country with

Money-first-ho

WHERE'S THE MONEY? Arvind Kejriwal recently accused a number of politicians of the Congress and the BJP of corruption, and demanded their accounting details.

Kejriwal's false allegations

THE only clan in the world that has the courage to smile in front of beaming cameras in spite of their wrongdoings are our politicians. Paswan who quit NDA 12 years ago because of the Gujarat riots, has come back to the NDA to strengthen the same man because of whom he had quit. Sadly this is not an isolated case of shameless opportunism. Each election throws new light on the question that there is no ideology but just one aim for every politician – the kursi. The other common factor is manifesto - long time ago it used to spell like that but now its money-first-ho. The sooner the aam aadmi realises it the better it will be for him. He should not blame the party that comes to power for neglecting his needs and problems as the same was conveyed to him via the money-first -ho.

wrong facts and figures. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

THE Lok Sabha elections will start from April 7 but the counting of all votes will take place on May 16. Thus there will be an undesired wide gap of nearly 38 days of the franchise exercised on April 7 and their counting on May 16. Now, the Election Commission should read the following global facts and take the necessary steps to avoid any doubtful results of the general elections. All the European countries including England, California and many other American states have stopped using the EVMs (electronic voting machines) since long because they have found them giving doubtful results of vote counting and returned to the franchise by ballot paper. The EVMs can be easily tampered with, even before or after 24 hours of the actual voting by the ‘necessary’ programming. Because of this reason, Congress ‘won’ the 2009 Lok Sabha election. Besides, the counting of votes of the Himachal Pradesh assembly took place after 42 days of the voting of its latest assembly election in

POLLING TIME: The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the dates for the 2014 General Elections, to be conducted from April 7 to May 12 in phases across the country. Bareilly where the then PM Indira Gandhi lost to Raj Narain of the — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali Janata Party. This time too, if things go as per speculations, then it could be the constituency of WITH the general elections barely Varanasi where the BJP’s prime a couple of months away, interest- ministerial nominee Narendra ing contests are being thought of in Modi may be seen pitted against political circles. Some are compar- the AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. Off ing the polls with those held in course, nobody can predict March 1977 wherein the Congress whether the holy city would be the was unexpectedly routed by the scene of a stunning electoral upset then Janata Party. The most shock- as that witnessed 37 years ago. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz ing defeat that time came from Rae

2013. Consequently, here also Congress ‘won’ the election.

Reservations must go!

who want their share in the reservation quota. ONCE again thanks to 'appeaseThe reservation system, on the ment politics', the devil of reserva- whole, has today, taken a wider protion and quota policy has raised its portion and is more often misused, ugly head. The government now has even after 66 years of India’s indeincluded one more community into pendence. the reservation fold. The system, as it stands today, The JAT community has been prevents those students even with now included for provision of very high percentage of marks (esthe reservation policy. (March 3, pecially belonging to upper caste) 2014). And there a few more comu- from getting admission and emnities already in the queue, espe- ployment as their right. This is becially the Maratha community, cause in the field of education and

— S.P. Sharma, Mumbai

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

he chose to relinquish his coveted office. Action should be initiated by the competent authority to investigate into the state of affairs of the Defence Ministry and thereafter whoever has been found to be inactive in taking decisions to set things right, should be given rigorous punishment so that other sluggish wrongdoers (read 'babus') do not follow the path of inaction in future. This is indeed needed on a war footing to get the Indian Defence Ministry on the right track to ensure the territorial security of the nation. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

— P. Chakravorty, Fort

WAKE UP: INS Sindhuratna recently suffered a fire accident, killing two officers and injuring some, leading to the resignation of Admiral D.K.Joshi. APROPOS 'An unavoidable tragedy' (ADC, March 5), the edit piece very rightly points out the lacunae of the Indian Defence Ministry in the light of this recent submarine accident claiming two budding naval officers for the unabated inaction by the ministry. Long outlived submarines with defective parts not replaced in time, has caused this accident and thereby two officers laid down their lives on board the sub. In fact, Admiral Joshi was so hugely frustrated watching the defiant and inept handling of the ministry for quite some time that

RESIGNATION by Navy Chief Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi on moral grounds brings to mind Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, the Kashmiri hero who captained INS Khukri and went down to his watery grave heroically! Indeed, Navy morals are such that the captains don't abandon their ships. Indeed, Captain Mulla, MVC, made supreme sacrifice by giving his life-saving gear to a rating and thus went down to his watery grave along with 14 dedicated officers and 178 ratings as narrated by a surviving rating epitome of bravery and valour this! Indeed, it's beyond comprehension for us. It goes on to show that he could not think otherwise like an ordinary man so he maintained the most lofty moral of the Navy which may be extinct these days - perhaps never to be perceived again. Captain Edward John Smith of RMS Titanic also went down with his beloved ship Titanic but not until he could save maximum number of people before he went down. Incidentally, if IMS Vikrant is auctioned then Captain Mulla will go down for the second time, for, his name is etched in the hull of Vikrant.

A spoiler and a healer IT makes sense for Raj Thackeray's MNS to not contest the Parliamentary elections and thus help the Narendra Modi-led NDA to come to power at the Centre. The NDA could then reciprocate by helping MNS to take on the Congress-NCP alliance with strategic seat sharing arrangement in the assembly polls which are due in Maharashtra in the later half of the year. Raj has a good equation with Modi and the deal helps both towards their aim of coming to power and thus fulfilling their dream of becoming CM and PM respectively. With Arvind Kejriwal's AAP playing the role of a spoiler and destructor to the two major parties of the country, Raj Thackeray should play the role of a helaer and win the popularity of the voters. Raj is an intelligent politician while Kejriwal believes in media publicity and drama and that could prove to be his downfall!

— S. Krishna Kumar, Dombvali

Pathetic Defence Ministry

— Abdul Monim, Vashi

IT has been noted Arvind Kejriwal has been targetting and accusing top politcian stalwarts like Moily, NAMO, Rahul Gandhi and business tycoons and industrialist like Mukesh Ambani etc. of corruption, black money and huge expenditures and has asked for their accounting etc. It is like a hit and run practice as he has been unable to come out with concrete proof and evidence to prove his allegations and thus adopted holier than thou (BJP and Congress) attitude. At the same time, he has no authority or power to ask for these proofs when he has not given his own account and expenditure which the Home Minister had asked for nor any explanation for his association with Ford and some USA organisations from whom he has been regularly getting funds. He is always silent and does not give justification for himself. Charity starts at home Kejriwal!

employment, seats and vacancies are "reserved" for SC/STs and other "beneficiaries" , anywhere between 70 and 80 per LETTER OF cent . This is atrocious THE DAY since most deserving students and candidates even with percentages as high as above 90 and extremely brilliant academic records are deprived of their seats in the engineering, management and medical colleges and institutes and employment too.

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CBI arrests Union Bank official By A Staff Reporter

BI has arrested a Union Bank of India branch manager in Pune in a graft case while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.9,000 from a By Zuber Ansari farmer for clearing his crop severely and we had to inter- slum dwellers located just a Usman Khan. “They own two loan, agency spokesperson fere and save her. We kept her stone's throw away from houses on the first floor of eighbours of Chan- with us and took her to a doc- Kanjurmarg station is where this building. How can I tell said on Thursday. drabhan Sanap, 28, ar- tor for treatment. Sanap later Sanap and his family stayed. them to move out? Residents Chandrabhan Sanap. She said a case was regisrested for Esther took her to an unknown loca- His arrest has sent shock are concerned about the tered under section seven of Anuhya’s murder, said his tion and told us that his wife waves among the residents of image of this building and Sanap was nabbed only a few the Prevention of Corruption first wife died four years ago has died. Her last rituals were the building who now want they fear to live with these days ago. He was spotted with Act, 1988 regarding demand after being hospitalized for not done in the building. We his family to vacate their people around. I have called the 23-year-old assistant sys- of bribe of Rs.9,000 by the injuries inflicted by him. suspect that she must have house as they feel ashamed. for a meeting on Thursday to tem engineer who worked with branch manager. He alTCS in suburban Goregaon, in legedly demanded the bribe They added that his second died due to his beating,” said “Residents have written to discuss the issue.” Esther Anuhya's decom- CCTV footage of the Kurla rail- for sanction and disbursewife, who he married a a neighbour of Sanap, who me that Sanap’s family is givmonth later, fled from there knows his family since the ing a bad name to this build- posed body was found off the way terminus. The police ment of crop loan of Rs.3 because of his violent nature. last 17 years. ing and so they should be Eastern Express Highway in formed a team and nabbed lakh to the complainant, “He had assaulted his wife she said. Shri Sai Society, a rehab for asked to move out,” said Bhandup on January 16, while him from Nashik.

The murderer of Esther Anuhya was a man of violent temperament

NAV DEEP CO-OP. HSG. SOC. LTD. Nilemore, Nalasopara (W), Tal.-Vasai, Dist-Thane-401 203.

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 19/03/2014 at 3.30 p.m. Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: Nilemore, Nalasopara (W), Tal. Vasai, Dist Thane. Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area – 726.34 (Sq. 275 2 — Mtr) out of 3210 Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W). Date: 06/03/2013

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Recording statement of Shakti Mills gangrape accused concludes By A Staff Reporter

accused are given a chance to explain the circumstances he Sessions Court con- and allegations against them, ducting the Shakti Mills through their statements. photojournalist gangrape Meanwhile, Nikam began case trial, completed record- his final arguments in the reing statements of the accused lated Shakti Mills telephone on Thursday. "The court has operator gangrape case and it completed recording state- will continue on Friday. The ments of the four accused first case pertains to the alunder Section 313 of the leged gangrape of a 22-yearCode of Criminal Procedure old magazine photojournalist (CrPC)," special public pros- who had gone out on an offiecutor Ujjwal Nikam told PTI. cial assignment with her Defence advocate Prakash male colleague, to the deSalsingikar said that the court serted Shakti Mills comhad asked about 970 ques- pound on August 22, 2013. tions to the accused. Under Allegedly, the five accused, Section 313 of the CrPC, the (including a juvenile, whose

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case has been separated) gangraped her at the abandoned Shakti Mills compound, after assaulting her male colleague. The accused, namely Vijay Jadhav, Kasim Bengali, Salim Ansari and Siraj Rehman as well as a minor boy, were charged with rape, conspiracy, common intention, unnatural sex and other sections under the Information Technology Act. On September 19, 2013, the Mumbai police crime branch had filed a 600-page chargesheet against the four accused. The other case is of an

18-year-old telephone operator also allegedly gangraped by five accused (including three of those who were charged for raping the photojournalist). On July 31 last year, the police had arrested Mohammed Ashfaq Sheikh, Mohammed Kasim Hafiz Sheikh alias Kasim Bengali, Salim Ansari, Vijay Jadhav and a minor for the alleged gangrape of the telephone operator. The police had filed a 362-page chargesheet on October 8 last year, against the four accused, in connection with the telephone operator's gangrape case.

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 25/03/2014 at 12.00 p.m. M/S Nahar and Sheth Enterprises and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: D-11, S.P. Nagar Nahur Road, Mulund (W) Mumbai 80. Plot No. C.T.S. No. 663, 664 Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. & 665 New 658/4 — 1649.20

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 25/03/2014 at 12.00 p.m. M/S Nahar and Sheth Enterprises and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Sarvodaya, Parshwanath Nagar, Nahur Road, Mulund (West) Mumbai 80. Plot No. C.T.S. No. 658/8 Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. A & 8 B 658/4 1795.27

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 25/03/2014 at 12.00 p.m. Goodwin Enterprises, Prabhakar Maneka Shetty, Mr. Dhiraj Popatlal Shah, Smt. Dubai Parshuram Patil and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Goshala Road, Mulund (West) Mumbai 81. Plot No. C.T.S. No. Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. 2 572 (A) 142 2945.70

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 25/03/2014 at 12.00 p.m. M/S Nahar and Sheth Enterprises and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: D- 10, S.P. Nagar Road, Mulund (West), Mumbai- 80. Plot No. C.T.S. No.: Old 663, Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. 664 & 665 New 658/4 — 1649.20

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 24/03/2014 at 12.00 p.m. M/S Meena Builders- Builder Developers, Mrs. Pratibha Gajanan Joshi and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Swastik Park, SionTrombay Road, Chembur, Mumbai 71. Plot No. C.T.S. No. Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. 21 366/40 14 A (Part) 505.80

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 25/03/2014 at 12.00 p.m. Brihad Mumbai Visha Oswal Mandal, M/S Rajshree Contruction Co. and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below.Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Plot No. 42, Jagdusha Nagar, Ghatkopar, Mumbai 86. Plot No. C.T.S. No. Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. 42 74/16 — 627

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Place: Kokan Bhavan, Room No. 201, C.B.D. Belapur Navi Mumbai Date: 06/03/2014

Mulund (West) Dist Mumbai

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Banana & PaPaya sMoothie

others, wives, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, girlfriends... today is a day when you celebrate the special women in your life. It is a day when you give them a break from their daily chores and let them enjoy, celebrate and just relax. What better way to do that than to do the one thing that they've been doing for you everyday — make breakfast. To make it all the more special, get up before they do, whip up breakfast food that they love and serve it to them while they're still in bed. We help you out by getting chefs from across the city to give us simple breakfast in bed recipes that you can surprise your special women with, come tomorrow.

Who doesn't love a smoothie?! Chef Rakhee Vaswani, from Palate Culinary Studio, gives us this recipe that she promises you can whip up in a jiffy: ingredients l 100g papaya l 2 bananas l 1tbsp lime juice l 3tbsp yogurt l 1 apple l 3-4tbsp honey Method l Place the fruits, yogurt, honey and lime juice, in a blender and blend until smooth. l Chill for 30 minutes, then pour into glasses and serve. That didn't take long, did it?

Granola Parfait This recipe is so easy that all you have to do is get the ingredients and just mix them together. LPQ gives us this recipe:

riCotta & GraPe toast This is another recipe where all you have to do is put ingredients together. Gaurish Rangnekar, owner of Vicinia, gives us this recipe:

ingredients Granola l 250g white oats l 60g white sesame l 25g almond flakes l 30ml honey l 125g apple juice l 60g coconut powder l 25g black currants l 60g milk powder Parfait l 200g plain yogurt l 10g pineapple l 10g papaya l 10g melon l 2g mint Method l In a mixing bowl, mix all the granola ingredients and toast them in the oven till they are golden brown. l Take a parfait glass and add a spoon of the fruits (mixed together). l Add a scoop of yogurt and flatten with spoon to create a layer. l Add a spoonful of the granola mixture. l Continue with the yogurt-granola layers till you're out of ingredients. l Top off with a spoonful of fruit and garnish with mint.

ingredients l 4 slices of bread l ¼ cup ricotta l 1 cup seedless green grapes l 1tbsp honey Method l Toast the bread slices l Spread ricotta on each slice. l Top off with the grapes and drizzle a bit of honey.

Rise & shine!

Citrus riCotta PanCakes Pancakes are an evergreen breakfast food item. Chef Sandeep from Jamjar Diner gives us this recipe that will make three pancakes. ingredients l 120g flour l 10g baking powder l 100ml milk l 1 egg l 15ml/g vanilla extract or pure vanilla bean powder l 15g sugar l 3g salt l 30g Ricotta cheese

Want to pamper the special lady in your life? Dev Goswami & Shirley Mistry talk to chefs across the city and bring your some easy-to-make breakfast-in-bed recipes that are sure to help you score brownie points ! We also bring you some accessories that will make the experience even more special 5g lemon rind 5g orange rind l 30ml orange juice Method l Mix the flour, baking powder, milk, whole egg, salt, sugar, vanilla, ricotta, lemon rind, orange rind and orange juice together in a mixing bowl — mix the dry ingredients together before adding the wet ingredients. l Whisk vigorously to ensure there are no lumps and it has a smooth consistency. l l

l Heat a non-stick pan on medium flame and pour pancake batter (make them as small or large as you want them). l Cook for three to four minutes on each side — you will know they are cooked when both sides are lightly brown in colour. l Serve these with lemon and orange zest, and dust icing sugar on top. You can also serve them with fresh fruit in a bowl and melted honey-butter for a really indulgent treat!

CinnaMon roll-uPs Compared to others, this recipe might look a bit lengthy, but executive chef Gautam Mehrishi, from Sun N Sand, who gives us this recipe, tells us that you won't need more than 15 minutes to prepare this dish. ingredients l 5 bread slices l 1 egg l 3tbsp milk l 1tbsp sugar l 1tsp vanilla essence l 1tbsp cinnamon powder l 4 tbsp for rolling the bread rolls l Jam, as needed (You can use any jam) l Butter for frying rolls Method l Take egg, milk, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Mix this well till it is combined. l Take the bread slices and remove the crust. Now roll them thinly using a rolling pin. l Spread a good amount of jam on them. Then, roll them very tightly. Do the same to the other slices as well. l Heat butter in a pan to fry the rolls. l Now dip the rolls in the egg mixture and fry them in butter. Cook on all sides so it gets

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Salt to taste as required. Method l Heat the oil in a pan and add cumin seeds in it. l Allow the cumin seeds to crackle. l Now add chopped green chilli green peas and tomato. l Add salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and allow it cook for 2 minutes. l Now add water and allow it to boil. l When the water starts boiling, cut the pav into small pieces and add it to the mix. l Allow it to cook until the bread soaks all the water. l Serve hot and garnish with coriander leaves and nylon sev. l

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evenly cooked and golden. l Remove from the heat and place them on a plate. l Mix the castor sugar and cinnamon, so it is well combined. l Now, roll the cooked French rolls in the cinnamon sugar.

QUICK MInI SOyA DOSAS Want to cook something traditional? Check out this recipe by Ravi Sharma, owner of Saffron Bay: Ingredients l ½cup rice flour l ¼cup urad dal flour l ¼cup soya flour l ¼cup grated cucumber l ¼ cup finely chopped coriander l 1½tsp finely chopped green chillies l ½tsp fruit salt l ½ oil for greasing and cooking l Salt to taste Method l Combine the rice flour, urad dal flour and soya flour along with 1½ cups of water and mix well to make a thin batter. l Add the cucumber, coriander, green chillies and salt and mix well. l Just before cooking add the fruit salt and mix gently. l Grease a non-stick mini uttapa pan with a little oil, pour approximately 1½ tbsp of the batter into each mould and spread it lightly. l Cook them using a little oil, till they turn crisp and golden brown on both sides. l Repeat the previous two steps to make one more batch. l Serve immediately with tomato ketchup and green chutney.

BREAD UPMA A new take on the classic Indian breakfast recipe, we really like the sound of this dish. Puranmal Foods give us this interesting recipe:

nUTTELA fREnCH TOAST

>> Although Eggs Benedict requires a little more skill in the kitchen, it is the ultimate breakfast in bed recipe

Though chef Joshua D'Souza from Silverspoon Gourmet calls it that, we think the name Sweet Desire would have been apt. Regardless, this recipe is sure to be a hit with those who have a big sweet tooth. Ingredients l 1 cup sliced strawberries l 2tsp sugar l Juice of half a lemon l 4 slices of bread (The chef prefers Italian) l ½cup Nutella l 1 large egg l ¾ cup milk l 2tbsp melted butter l 1tsp vanilla l ¼tsp ground cinnamon l ¼tsp salt l Butter (for the pan) l Powdered sugar for serving Method l Combine the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss to coat and set aside to macerate at room temperature. l Spread desired amount of Nutella over 2 slices of bread. Top each with the remaining

Ingredients l 2-3 pav l 1 tomato, chopped l 1 green chilli, chopped l ½ cup peas l 1tsp cumin seeds l 1tbsp oil l ½ tsp turmeric powder l ½ tsp red chili powder

bread slices. l Heat a large skillet over medium heat. l In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the egg and milk. Whisk in the melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add 1 tbsp of butter to the heated skillet and swirl to coat. l Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, soaking for 30 to 40 seconds per side. Add the slices to the pan in a single layer, taking care not to crowd the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until light golden brown. Flip and continue cooking an additional 1-2 minutes. Add more butter as needed. l Transfer to a plate, dust with powdered sugar, then top with strawberries. Serve immediately.

SALMOn EggS BEnEDICT Okay, most recipes so far have been those which can be tried by amateurs. However, if you aren't new to the kitchen and want to cook something exciting try executive chef, Sofitel Mumbai, Indrajeet Saha's recipe: Ingredients l English Muffin (can be replaced by bread rolls) l 1 egg l Water for poaching l White wine vinegar: 1 part vinegar to 8 parts Water l 50g Smoked Salmon

Cherry tomato salsa 25g cherry tomato l 5g Italian basil l 1g salt l 10ml extra virgin olive oil l 2gm thyme Hollandaise sauce: l 1 egg l 100ml clarified butter l 2g salt l 5g chives l 10ml lemon juice Method l Cut the English muffin into two and pan fry with a little butter. l Make the water ready with vinegar and salt and poach the egg in it. l Make sure the egg white is cooked and the egg yolk is on the softer side. l Place the smoked salmon on the muffin. l To make the Hollandaise, cook the egg yolk in a little water on a double boiler, whisk it continuously so that it gets a fluffy texture and add a tinge of lemon juice. l Take it off the heat and slowly add clarified butter, till it becomes nice and creamy. l Add chives to the Hollandaise sauce. l Top the egg with Hollandaise sauce and put in a serving place. l Mix the cherry tomatoes, with salt, pepper, basil and olive oil. l Serve as shown in the photo (above). Best served hot. l l

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Now that you've figured out what you're going to whip up, here are some other thoughtful things you can do to show your women how much you care:

THE CLASSICS

If you want to opt for something that is entirely traditional, this tea-set from Elvy Lifestyle is ideal. Price `8,995

Carefully place the newspaper on the tray, after you have set your meal on it. To make it even better, turn it to the page she likes to read the most so that she doesn't have to fumble with it while balancing a tray. l If you are planning a more leisurely meal, buy some of her favourite magazines and put them alongside the food instead. l Who doesn't love waking up to flowers? Buy your lady a bunch of her favourite ones, trim the ends and put them in a mason jar for a fresh bouquet that won't take up too much space on your tray. l They may not say it, but all women love little, handwritten notes. Take the time to write out one where you tell her how much you love her and what she means to you. You don't need to go all sappy, include cute drawings or funny quotes if you think she'd like that more. This is especially great if you are doing this for your mother — she'd really appreciate a small relevant note or drawing from you. l If you think the newspaper/ magazine route is too mainstream, plan a breakfast sitcom marathon instead. Compile a few episodes from her favourite sitcom and watch them together as she indulges in the breakfast. Great start to the day, we think! l

CUTE KETTLES

These cute ceramic kettles from Dhoop are perfect for single-servings. Price `1,380 onwards

OLD WORLD CHARM

For a rustic touch to your arrangement, pick up this tray from Serenity Blissful Living. Price `899 onwards

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« concert ArmmAn orgAnises A concert

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tune for a cause InDiva is performing in the city this weekend in association with Armman, to raise awareness about women’s issues. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more

>> InDiva is helping spread awareness for women’s issues with a concert this weekend

« event impAct 2014

ndian Merchants' Chamber's (IMC) Ladies Wing is organising a unique initiative called Impact 2014 that aims to recognise and celebrate the social, economic and political achievements of women. The event, which is being held in association with Ink Women (a well-established community of luminaries), will have two sessions. The first will include inspiring talks from a variety of speakers, including internationally acclaimed speakers and local heroes from diverse backgrounds. This will be followed by performances by the Shiamak Davar Dance Company. The passes for the event are priced between `1,000 and `2,000. when March 8, 2-7pm where Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point Contact 22823013/ 22046633 (Ext: 614/ 627/ 605/ 132)

« pop-up Aoi @ LemongrAss

>> Aoi’s pop-up restaurant is an event worth checking out

his Women's Day, head over to catch a performance by an all woman band called InDiva. The event is a celebration that seeks to raise awareness on the importance of access to preventive care information and to empower women, (especially pregnant women and mothers), to make better choices both for themselves as well as for their children. The day is an ideal occasion to bring women together to support such a cause. The band is made up of Merlin D'souza, Hamsika Iyer, Vivienne Pocha and Shruti Bhave and the foursome will be performing a mixture of Hindustani, Carnatic, jazz, classical and world music in order to support the cause. The event is organised by nonprofit organisation, Armman, who are committed to improving the well-being of women and in particular, that of pregnant mothers, newborn babies and children across the country. Dr. Aparna Hegde, founder, chairperson and managing trustee of Armman tells us, “At Armman, we believe that every woman matters. Access to timely information that is crucial to ensure good health for herself and her child is her right. Reaching out to the women directly with preventive care information, when she needs it, can be transformational. It can awaken her to her rights: her right to health care

access, her right to be given equal importance at home and her right to a healthy life for herself and her child.” InDiva added, “We believe in the dignity of womanhood. We play many roles being a daughter, mother and provider and it feels good to be a woman! We need to celebrate each day of it with grace and courage.” Awareness is going to be spread through mMitra, a voice call service which is a free mobile-based health advisory service in the local dialect that provides information on preventive care and during emergencies. This service provides automated calls which are made once or twice a week to women who are enrolled in the programme. The voices are in the dialect that is the local norm of that area. The calls provide guidance, assistance and even companionship to women who have no other form of support and are prepared and vetted by senior gynecologist and paediatricians. They have also been translated into regional languages so that they can help women on a larger scale. where IES Auditorium, Manikrao Vidyalay, Bandra Reclamation, Opposite Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (W) when March 8, from 7pm – 9.30pm tickets `500, `750 and `1,000 Contact www.bookmyshow.com

« event A DAy At the vineyArDs PamPer your woman at Grover ZamPa vineyards, nashik >> Head to Grover Vineyards for a Women’s Day tour

op-up restaurants are all the rage, and the latest to jump onto the bus is Aoi. They have tied up with Lemongrass to launch a quirky version of their restaurant titled Aoi @ Lemongrass. This pop-up restaurant will feature Lemon Grass adorning not only a limited edition Aoi 2.0 menu, but will also see the popular Bandra eatery’s interiors taking an Aoi style contemporary, edgy spin, with signature dishes as part of the special menu. Travelling through Asia, the menu now marries pan asian flavours to Japanese ingredients which work beautifully on your palate to create a culinary treat like none other. The menu boasts of a twist on classic Asian favourites including items such as Beef Bulgogi Tacos, sliders with Strip steak, tempura onion and field greens and Chicken Katsu. when Up to March 16 where 4, Carlton Court, Turner Pali Road Junction, Bandra (W) Contact 26551291/ 26511217

f you want to give the special woman in your life an experience she'll never forget, instead of gifting her the usual vouchers and hampers, take her to Grover Zampa's Vineyards in Nashik. They offer a vineyard tour followed by a wine tasting making it a great experience. The tour will allow you to discover what makes these wines truly original, learn about wine making traditions, secret techniques and finish with a wine tasting session conducted by their resident wine connoisseurs. The entire session takes up to two hours. Price `500 onwards where Gate No.967/1026, Village Sanjegaon Tal, Igatpuri District, Nashik Contact 2553204379 for bookings

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Denim story’s DisCounts Luxury denim brand, Denim Story is offering a 10% discount on a number of styles from different denim brands. The offer will start tomorrow and continue up to Wednesday. Mala Hemnani from the Denim Story says, “We offer a range of premium jeans in all sizes. We don't believe in the ‘one for all’ philosophy and we help women find the perfect jeans for them, that not only look great but also feel good.” when March 8-12 where Denim Story, Swashraya Building, E Road, Marine Drive

Women’s Day special

We love the sound of Smaash's Women's Day special carnival that will be on all day tomorrow. Women will get free drinks, enjoy a special menu, get special offers on all games (`1,000 worth of vouchers free on every `1,000 voucher you buy) and can take part in lucky draws. They also have a range of lifestyle products, clothing, accessories and delicious desserts that you can pick up. As if that wasn't enough, they have also planned workshops on hairstyling, makeup, cupcake making and cocktail mixing. You really shouldn't miss out on this event! when March 8, from 1pm to 12am where Kamla Mills, PB Marg, Lower Parel Contact 49143143

This women’s day, Swarovski is celebrating in style. Celebrate the women in your life by gifting them something from their jewellery collection. In sparkling pastel hues of rose, blue, gold, purple and pink, the collection offers an array of delicate pendants, earrings and bracelets that can be accessorised separately or together as sets. The organic, drop-shaped Abstract set comprises of earrings and a pendant featured in blue and gold to add a touch of luxury to your woman’s everyday outfits. when Ongoing where Swarovski outlets across the city

simPle treats at Palate

sPa DisCounts at granD hyatt goa Want to do something truly fun on Women's Day? Well, get your girlfriends together and go on a quick trip to Goa, where you can enjoy great discounts at Shamana Spa at Grand Hyatt Goa. They have a 20% discount on all spa services and are also offering an additional 30 minutes of treatment for every 60 minute treatment that you buy. Ram Chatterjee, director of the spa, says, “Women play a major role in our lives. Even the one day dedicated to them is not enough to recognise their contributions to society. So, in our small way we would like to give them the pampering they truly deserve.” when Up to March 11 where Grand Hyatt, Bambolim Beach, Goa

Learn to make simple treats this Women's Day at Palate Culinary Studio, which is holding a special class where you can learn quick and super easy recipes and techniques. You can learn to make preparations such as Lemongrass Cooler, Chicken, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Strawberry & Almond chocolate shots. Chef Rakhee Vaswani says, “At Palate Culinary Studio, Women's Day celebrations have always been about an afternoon full of fun, food and gossip. Not only do women learn a lot about cooking, they also take back a lot of memories on the day made for them.” The class will cost `1,500. when Tomorrow, from 3-5pm where Bir Sagar, Talmiki Road, Potohar Nagar, Santacruz (W) Contact 32220807/ 9820295221

quirky gifts from Plush Plaza Shop for funky and quirky products from Plush Plaza to surprise the special women in your life. The website has a range of fun products that will make for great gifts. Rahul Jagtiani, the managing partner of the website, says, “Plush Plaza is the perfect site for a woman shopper. For a homemaker, we have an exciting collection of home accessories and gifts. The sporty woman would love our underwater mp3 player and our business gifts do very well for the progressive woman.” where www.plushplaza.com

a lasting imPression Jet Gems presents an enchanting innovation this Women’s Day — Love Bands in 18K hallmarked gold, white gold or platinum rings with finger impressions either inside or on the outer surface of your ring to mark a lifetime of remembrance, making it the perfect gift for your mother, sister, wife or girlfriend on Women’s Day and cementing your love forever. Pradeep Jethani from Jet Gems tells us, "Make your relationship an eternal bond with your favourite woman with these love bands, which are testaments of the love that you share with that special someone. An ideal and thoughtful gift to commemorate the most precious occasions of your life, these love bands epitomise true love and are as timeless as your relationships." when Ongoing where JET GEMS, Shop No.2, 36 Turner Road, Bandra (W) Contact 26442955

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Pamper your woman this Women’s Day and give her the home of her dreams by heading to Anemos. A spokesperson from Anemos tells us, "This is a day to appreciate women and Anemos helps you select from a wide range of products to pamper and cherish the woman in your life. Make this a day to express your love for her with thoughtful and quirky products." when Ongoing where Anemos, Krishna House, Ground Floor, Raghuvanshi Estate, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Contact 24934306

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To celebrate Women's Day, self-taught artist Suraj Dutta and Shehzad Khan, founder and owner of The Gold Leafing Studio, are coming together to present Suraj's latest exhibition on women. The exhibition will also feature products such as purses and mobile covers, which have been designed using the technique of gold leafing. Shehzad says, “These paintings feature the ordeal that women face in society and also focus on the different moods and roles a woman plays in the society.” when Up to March 15 where TGLS, Worli Seaface, Worli

Gift the woman in your life some jewellery this Women’s Day. Dwarkadas Chandumal Jewellers have launched a collection titled Azalea for the occasion. Rajesh Tulsiani, the director of the establishment, tells us, “Saluting the persona of today’s woman, each piece in this collection is a virtuous token of love and gratitude. Illuminating the strength of women from all walks of life, the collection attempts at drawing a parallel between the feminine spirit with the beauties of nature that inspired the creation of Eve. One can look forward to vibrancy and poise in the form of exquisitely crafted diamond rings, mesmerising bracelets and attention-grabbing neck pieces in a collection that exudes individualism with grace.” when Ongoing where Shop No. 196, Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbadevi Rd Contact 22405498

blueFROG has introduced a special offer. The special megaFROG cocktail, called Lady In Red, is 4 shots in one cool sports bottle! And, it comes with a 20% discount too! This offer is available at the Vagina Monologues pre-Women's Day special show today and the sLick Women's Day Party — a party for a charity initiative by India's leading brand for underground house and techno. All proceeds from the night will go to CINI India (Child in Need Institute). The night will feature sets by leading female DJs from around the world as well as a special guest set from Lost Stories. when March 7 and March 8 where blueFROG Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel entry `500 onwards for Vagina Monologues and `600 for the sLick Party Contact 61586158

shoP for a Cause at manubhai Manubhai Jewellers is giving you a reason to shop — and it’s not just to celebrate Women's Day. The jewellery brand is supporting women empowerment by giving underprivileged women a platform to showcase and sell their products. They are holding a three-day long exhibition at their Borivali store, where they will showcase the work of women who have been trained by Sahara Handicraft. Smair Sagar, director for Manubhai Jewellers says, “With 90% of our staff comprising of women, we understand the value women have brought to the business frontier today. To celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day, we wanted to do something different.” when Up to March 8 where Manubhai Jewellers, LT Road, Borivali (W)

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« new collections: spring/ summer 2014

A spring summer AffAir

Designers and fashion labels have launched their latest collections for the season. Rhea Dhabhoora & Dev Goswami bring you some of the best Spring/ Summer collections of 2014 only

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We love denims and there's good news for others who do as well. ONLY has launched a new Spring/ Summer collection that's filled with extremely stylish denim apparel. With model Sonja Van Den Heever showing off the stylish cuts and fits, we're waiting to shop for the jumpsuits, slim fit jeans and super stylish jackets and fun shorts. Where ONLY outlets across the city

If you’re in the mood for something traditional, we recommend Fusion Beats' Spring/ Summer collection. Called Desi Tadka, it features apparel with strong Indian art influences. If you're not a fan of red, you might want to give it a skip, as the collection uses a number of shades of this hue, along with other pop colours. But what we really like about the collection is its fantastic range of patterns and textures that give it the perfect ethnic touch. Where 109°F outlets and www.109f.com

>> The Fusion Beats collection is full of shades of red

Are you a big fan of prints? Then W's Spring/ Summer collection is for you. It features a rich colour palate with neutral tones, all of which come in chic print designs. The collection has a lot of variety as far as the type of clothing is concerned. You will find kurtas, trousers, skirts, palazzos, gilets as well as waistcoats. You'll have the option of choosing from different silhouettes such as maxi, handkerchief hem, wrap styles, v-shaped cocoons and boxy shirts. That's not it. The brand has also come out with a collection of accessories and bags to complement their core collection. Where Outlets across the city

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Label by Ritu Kumar focuses on neutral, earthy tones. The collection features day as well as night outfits. Prominent hues include blue, white, off-white, navy blue and brown along with traditional colours such as tangerine, red, pink and yellow. Look forward to the use of lace with embroidery and signature prints. Where www.labelritukumar.com

Vero Moda

This season is all about effortless elegance and feminine chic and Vero Moda seems to have gotten this down to the T. With tribal patterns, tropical influences, graphics and stripes, their collection is strong and delicate at the same time, with what they call a nomadic African tribe inspired look. And who can forget floral prints? They've got those, combined with embroidery, richly weaved fabrics and even a sprinkling of Ikat prints and jacquard patterns. It's one of our favourite collections this season. Where Vero Moda outlets

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With a collection that starts from `1,499 onwards, Pepe Jeans London has launched a Spring/ Summer collection that's fused with colour. Fabrics are fluid and styles and designs include florals and stripes. Where Pepe Jeans London outlets >> Pick up brightly coloured prints from Ritika Bharwani

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atosa High fashion, multi-designer store Atosa is also revealing its collection for the season, with a mix from Nishka Lulla, Ravage, Vaishali S. and Zarrin. While Nishka Lulla's collection has slouchy trousers, vintage prints and high-waist skirts, Ravage has sharp silhouettes and Vaishali S. has hand spun kesapaat of Assam and Khadi and cotton. Where Atosa, Aman Villa, 6B, Anand Vihar Co. Op. Housing Society, 20th Road, Khar (W)

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We can't stop going gaga over the new collection from Tommy Hilfiger. The apparel brand has a Spring/ Summer collection that's fuelled by bright colours, bold patterns and a lot of crazy styles for both men and women. From boat shoes and penny loafers to brogue patterns and bermudas, there's so much to choose from! Where Tommy Hilfiger outlets

Designer Ritika Bharwani's collection is all about Morocco. Her pieces reflect the vibrant colours of zellige, an ancient Moroccon tile art. You can look forward to painted mirrors, fine beads, flat beads, embroidered motifs and luscious fabrics such as georgette, voile, net, jersey and chiffon patti. >> We love We also love the colours, from tangerine, yellow and the stripes and colours aqua to black and ivory. Where Ritika Bharwani's from Pepe Jeans studio and select London boutiques

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Delightful Dining H aving enjoyed my earlier visits to Café Mangii, I was really looking forward to visiting Le Mangii. True to their style, the interiors are done up in dark brown wood, with a central bar acting as the focal point. A high roof gives you great breathing room and the tables are well spaced, so your privacy doesn't get compromised. As mellow music played in the background, we settled into a booth to study the menu. We started off with the Lime & Cucumber Ice Tea (`195) and the Guava & Strawberry Cooler (`225). The Guava Cooler was nothing spectacular, but the ice tea was mildly sweetened, clean and crisp. For appetisers we had Grilled Halloumi wrapped in aubergine carpaccio with paw molasses & beetroot purée (`455) which was divine. The textures paired well, as did the balance of sweet and salty. Next up was the Demerara Flashed Baked Brie with port wine reduction & sweet pepper salad (`455) — I could eat this for breakfast, lunch and

Where Le Mangii, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel Meal for two `3,000 Alcohol served Yes, Pint starts at `195 Contact 66375050

>> The Demerara flashed baked brie and the Trufalatte Pizza were heavenly

A Slice of Py

Shirley Mistry visited Le Mangii, a premium variant of Café Mangii to sample their menu and came back extremely happy

dinner, it was that good! We also tried Crumb-fried Chicken Strips with a spicy salsa (off-menu) that would accompany drinks well. The Pan seared Scallops on a bed of fennel & leek fondue and drizzled with port balsamic reduction (`525) were also a good, light dish. The chef suggested we try the Chevre stuffed Mushrooms with sweet & tangy barbeque sauce (`395) and we are glad we did. They were cheesy and perfectly flavoured. For mains, we tried the Mediterranean Pizza (`585) which we found too salty thanks to the sun-dried tomatoes, brined capers and olives which entirely make up the toppings on this one. The Cajun Chicken pizza (`655) was also average but the Trufalatte Pizza (`975) stole the show. It skips the tomato sauce and has a morel, shitake and porcini mushroom paste instead, topped with meaty chunks of mushroom, chèvre and truffle oil scented rucola. This one made us wonder why anyone would go back to using a tomato paste — ever! Next, we ordered the Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini with mushroom in nutty sage butter (`465), which is an absolute joy. The pasta was cooked to perfection and they didn't skinch on the nutty sage butter — there was enough to coat each tortellini and more to spoon over every bite. Scamorza stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken with mushroom ragout (`535) is also a good option for main course. The flavours were mild and the mushroom ragout was good enough to eat just by itself. The bacon was lean as well and it's flavour permeated right through the meat. For dessert, my companion opted for the Grandma’s Apple Crumble with vanilla custard sauce (`225), which I found a little too sweet (I'll blame it on the custard. The pie by itself was a better trade off ). I tried the Mocha Fudge Cake (`245) which was a perfect blend of chocolate and coffee. It was moist and spongy and the perfect end to a great meal. So, if you haven't figured out already, Le Mangii does a stellar job of dishing up some great fine-dining recipes, with warm, attentive and knowledgeable servers to boot, making it a great place to head to for a hearty meal.

Py Bar & Bistro is a new addition to Mahalakshmi's foodscape. Shirley Mistry tells you if it’s worth heading to for a few drinks

Where Py Bar & Bistro, 2nd Floor, 201, Hubtown Skybay, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mahalaxmi Meal for two `2,000 Alcohol served Yes, Pint of beer starts at `185 Contact 30932030, ext:371

peaking of first impressions, Py Bar & Bistro doesn’t give off too many. The ceiling over the bar area is covered in graffiti and coloured lighting, while the rest of the décor is sparse. Plain wooden tables and chairs, a little bar seating and two TV’s playing popular music videos sum up what can be termed as décor at this place. The terms 'bar' and 'bistro' when used together can be quite disorienting for me, but I can understand why Py wants to call itself that. It has an unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere to catch up with friends over a few drinks. My companion and I sampled the Spicy Night (`245) which was a blend of Captain Morgan rum, apple juice and spices. Predominantly spiced with cinnamon, this one was the best of the lot. It was mild and rounded off well. Next, we tried the Melon Ball (`345). My initial preference was a Bloody Mary but unfortunately, they didn’t have any tomato juice. White rum, melon liqueur and pineapple juice make up this drink. Although you can taste the melon, it is rather sweet. The Long Island Ice Tea (`295) was rather

insignificant as well. To accompany the drinks, we had the Lamb Kibbeh (`295) , which was delicious — it was well-spiced and succulent. Next were the Leek & Feta cigars (`295) where we couldn’t find either the leek or the feta — they tasted more like spring rolls (good ones though!). The Chicken Poppers (`245) were bite sized pieces of chicken, batter fried and spiced only with salt and pepper — a great accompaniment to the drinks. We also tried the Provincial Pizza (`385) which was unimaginative in its toppings with the standard olives, jalapenos, red and yellow peppers and feta (we couldn’t find it yet again!). We also had the Chicken Stroganoff which tasted fine but the quality of chicken used was disappointing. For dessert, we tried the Chocolate Hazelnut Torte (`275) which was chocolatey but without any trace of hazelnut. We also tried the Carrot Cheesecake (`295) which was light, fluffy, smooth and perfect. With a few hits and some misses, I’d say it isn’t a bad place to head to once in a while as the service is pleasant and so is the ambience. But, one thing’s for sure, don’t expect world class food.

WhAt’s Cooking? Mad over Donuts celebrates Women’s Day >> The Spicy Night and Lamb Kibbeh impressed, whereas the Chocolate Hazelnut Torte (extreme right) is avoidable

Head to Mad Over Donuts this Women’s Day for a sweet treat. Ladies, head to any outlet this weekend and you can walk away with a discount equivalent to your age! Be sure to carry an ID with age proof though. The offer is exclusively for women and men who may be accompanying them. When March 8 Where Mad Over Donuts outlets across the city

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Sky'S the limit If you consider yourself a party rocker, then don't miss SkyBlu's (from LMFAO) performance on March 9. Glynda Alves gets chatting to SkyBlu to find out more about his Mumbai gig

kyler Austen Gordy, better known by his stage name Sky Blu, is an American singer, rapper, producer, DJ and dancer best known as one half of the musical duo LMFAO, with Redfoo (who is also SkyBlu's paternal uncle). They are known for their hit songs Party Rock Anthem, Champagne Showers and Sexy and I Know It. And even though the duo is no longer perform together (they released a statement in 2012 announcing their hiatus) you'll still feel the love. SkyBlu said, “Well, you know, first of all, we're not breaking up. I know that for sure. We're family and stuff, so it's always love.” We catch up with the umm... sexy (and he knows it) musician to find out about this Mumbai gig. Are you excited to be playing in India? I’m a very big fan of Indian culture; from yoga to various other things. I am a big practitioner of meditation and would love to learn more from the masters. I’m excited to be performing in India. I've always wanted to visit India and I am excited to try and find some time to go sightseeing around the country with my promoter, Saurabh Choudhary.

>> SkyBlu shows off his sexiest (and he knows it) pose

So close... … but not so far. A new initiative lets you enjoy a 360° virtual tour of iconic Indian heritage sites. Dev Goswami tells you more

lways wanted to visit the Taj Mahal but never managed to plan a trip? Don't worry as technology is come to cure your travel blues. An initiative between Google, Archaeological Survey of India and the Ministry of Culture, has resulted in you now being able to take virtual tours of monuments and heritage sites across India, all from the comfort of your home. Some of the monuments that will be a part of this include the Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort and the Agra Fort. To try this out, all you need to do is open Google maps in your browser (the heavy images mean that doing so on a desktop would result in a better experience, though high-end smart phones shouldn't face any troubles). Then search for the monument you wish to explore (the box on the right lists other major destination), you'll then see a link saying 'See inside.' Click on it and you'll be treated to exterior views, interior views and even a short minute-long clip that will take you through the whole monument. The experience, when we tried it out, was fantastic to say the least. The picture have good resolutions, are sharp and the transitions are smooth and sometimes, awe-inspiring. The best part is that at any particular location, you can use the arrows keys to move your point of view — a truly brilliant experience. Quite obviously, this can't beat actually being there, but till the time you manage to do that, the virtual tour is really something that you should try out.

What can fans expect from the show? Expect to laugh, expect to party, and expect to get touched by somebody! (Note: You’ve been warned!) How did you'll come up with your band name? LMFAO stands for “Laughing My F*****g Ass

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In all, the initiative has 30 monuments from all over India. These are some of the major ones: l Kanheri Caves, Maharashtra

Off” and my birth name is Sky. And the sky is blue. Now go ask Foo! Did you expect Party Rock Anthem to become so big? Yes, because we dreamed about it all the time. We dreamed about it so much that it was real to us before it was real to you. What song is your current favourite? Go On Girl. I like to listen to all types of music. It really depends on my mood. I love Queen, Tupac, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, Prince, Michael Jackson, all of Motown, Bob Marley, Biggie Smalls… just to name a few. Have you listened to any Indian music? I haven’t heard much, but I’m very interested and I would love for you guys to bless me with all the wonderful music your culture has to offer. I will really listen to it and I guarantee it will inspire me to make something great. What's next for Sky Blu? Sky Blu currently has taken office as the Party President and for the remainder of 2014, he will spread the joy of music and the badassness of “The Party” to the world… and beyond! When: March 9, 6pm onwards Where: MMRDA, Bandra ticket price: Normal: `2,250; VIP: `3,500; Inclined dance floor: `7,500 Get tickets: www.bookmyshow.com

>> The exterior view of Taj Mahal as seen in on Google Maps. (Inset) A view inside

l Shahi Qila, Bhopal l Qutb Minar, Delhi

l Rock Cut Jain Temple, Tamil Nadu l St. George Fort, Tamil Nadu

l Nagarjuna Konda Buddhist Stupas,

Andhra Pradesh

l Fatehpuri Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

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HOME ALONE 2LOST IN NEW YORK

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Kevin McCallister is back. But

this time he’s in New York City with enough cash and credit cards to turn the Big Apple into his very own playground. But Kevin won’t be alone for long. The notorious Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv, still smarting from their last encounter with Kevin, are bound for New York too, plotting a huge holiday heist! Kevin’s ready to welcome them with more battery of booby traps the bumbling bandits will never forget! Star M ovi es, 9 p.m.

C.I.D

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s episode, 2 murders in the Mumbai city takes

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30

places where victims get killed by poisoning. The dabba which they eat daily was poisoned. When CID comes into the picture , they get to know that dabbawala had delivered the dabba to the victims but cops are also sure that a dabbawala cannot do this. He cannot poison the dabba. But still the fingers are pointed at a dabbawala when he goes missing. Everybody is shocked that what happened to that dabbawla , where is he?. Cops are also sure about dabbawala’s truth that they cannot do this. They are serving the people since so many years so they cannot ruin themselves. Sony T V, 10 p.m.

EK BOOND ISHQ – MAHA EPISODE

Nandoo and Rudra bond as both of them haven’t been ac-

cepted by their family. Nandoo starts behaving like the ‘Badi bahu’ and insults Nirmala. Rudra is happy that gradually all family members are loosing their trust in Tara. Is Rudra’s evil plan working? Life Ok, 8.30 p.m .

RANGRASIYA

In tonight’s episode we will see, Paro’s mehendi ceremony

begin and she has to inscribe Rudra’s name on her hand. Further we will see, Paro burns her hands and refuses to apply the mehndi. Colors, 9.30 p.m.

HOW DO THEY DO IT

One rarely considers many of the objects that make up the

CID, Sony TV, 10 p.m.

SECRET LIFE OF THE TIGER

The tiger’s traditional image is of a solitary, bloodthirsty killer.

There are tales of man-eating tigers, of tigers fighting to the death and tigers killing tiger cubs. There is truth in all these tales but it is only part of the truth. This film explores the evolution of the tiger, its secret behaviour, why it is such a successful hunter and the way it has adapted to very different environments. Ani mal Pl anet, 8 p.m.

EK VEER KI ARDAAS – VEERA

Veera tells Ranvi that she has got the proof and Ranvi won't

modern world — cruise liners, fire extinguishers, monuments, all types of food, and more. Go behind the scenes in HOW DO THEY DO IT and discover how things are done and made that forms the world we know today. Di scover y Sci en ce, 11 p.m.

need to live with Gunjan. Will she be able to bring out Ranvi's innocence in front of the villagers? Star Plus, 10.30 p.m .

FACTORY MADE is a series about how things are made and

The episode will host National Award-winning actor Kangana

FACTORY MADE

why they’re built the way they are. It’s an all access pass inside some of the most innovative factories to see the magic of mechanized perfection. The series explores the innovation and manufacture of everything from small jet airplanes, blue jeans, and trumpets to motorcycles, popcorn machines and stamps. Di scover y, 7 p.m.

NATIONAL TREASURE

The Front Row Dialogues – Women’s Day Special

Ranaut, National Award-winning film editor Namrata Rao, National Award-winning cinematographer Anjuli Shukla, power house producer Guneet Monga and one of the most successful Indian actors in Hollywood - Frieda Pinto. Anupama Chopra will discuss the struggles, discrimination and change in attitude towards women in film and a lot more! Star World, 8.30 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Benjamin Franklin Gates descends from a family of treasure-

seekers who’ve all hunted for the same thing: a war chest hidden by the Founding Fathers after the Revolutionary War. Ben’s close to discovering its whereabouts, as is his competition, but the FBI is also hip to the hunt. HBO, 10.55 p.m. Two years after the first film, Stuart Little questions his ability after a grueling soccer match alongside George (Jonathan Lipnicki), who kicked him with a soccer ball. Stuart becomes even more downhearted after George’s toy airplane gets broken in an accident because of him. However, Stuart’s dad (Hugh Laurie) tells him that for every Little, there is a “silver lining”- a good thing that comes out of an apparently bad situation. Max, 9 p.m. In Manhattan, twenty-two year-old Harvard lawyer Emilia Greenleaf has a crush on her boss, Jack Woolf, and they have an affair. Jack’s marriage is a sham but his son, William, is his pride and joy. Emilia soon discovers she’s pregnant, and Jack divorces his wife, Carolyn, in order to marry her. His son is poisoned against the partnership by his mother, and resented by his stepmother. Emilia, who has issues with her womanizer father, delivers Isabel but the baby dies. The marriage begins to suffer and William unexpectedly steps in to help. Zee Studio, 8.25 p.m .

SHERDIL

Separated from his family, consisting of his dad, Ramkumar; mom, Mayadevi, and brother, Sanjay, Allahabad-based Prakash Saxena takes to a life of crime, calls himself Shera, but continues to search for them. He subsequently finds out that the person who knows their whereabouts is a Bombay-based male by the name of Shobhraj. He re-locates to Bombay, and this is where circumstances may force him to abandon his quest, for he will not only be arrested and held in prison, but also inadvertently jeopardize the lives of his family. Fi lmy, 9 p.m.

GODZILLA

Following the French atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific,

an unknown creature is spotted passing eastward through the Panama Canal. Scientist Niko Tatopolous is called in to investigate the matter, and he quickly arrives at the conclusion that a giant, irradiated lizard has been created by the explosions.

STAR WORLD

Arrow II Castle Suburgatory Two and A Half Men Boston Legal Castle Koffee with Karan Suburgatory The Ftont Row with Anupama Chopra 9.00 Boston Legal 10.00 The Crazy Ones 10.30 Rising Hope

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 3.00 House of Cards 4.00 America Funniest Home Videos 5.00 Just for Laughs 6.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 7.00 House of Cards 8.00 America Funniest Home Videos 8.30 Family Tools 9.00 Being Erica 10.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager

BIG MAGIC

P.M 12.30 Meri Shapath (Yuvatha): Film 3.30 Love Dosti dua 4.00 Raavi 4.30 Nadaniyaan 5.00 Jai Shree Krishna 6.00 Mahisagar 6.30 Love Dosti Dua 7.00 Raavi 7.30 Mahisagar 8.00 Nadaniyaan 8.30 Love Dosti Dua 9.00 Jai Shree Krishna 10.00 Nadaniyaan 10.30 Mahisagar

SONY TV

STUART LITTLE 2

LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 3.00 Mad In India: Desi Show 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Saraswatichandra 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 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

National Treasure, HBO, 10.55 p.m.

Godzilla then makes its way north, landing at Manhattan to begin wreaking havoc in the big city. Even with the combined forces of the U.S. military to fight the monster, will it be enough to save the people of New York? Pix , 9 p.m .

TOOFAN

Two brothers are separated at birth by their father, a police in-

spector. One grows up to be a magician, and the other, the legendary Toofan, hero of the poor. His father was falsely accused of stealing millions in gold and Toofan is on a mission to clear his father’s name from the police records. Zee Ci nema, 8.30 p.m.

ABHIMANYU

Abhimanyu alias Manu lives in a small town in India with

his dad, Shyam Lal, mom, and unmarried sister, Tulsi. When the lecherous son, Pannalal, of wealthy Ram and Parvati, returns home, he is taken in by Tulsi’s beauty and forces himself upon her, leaving her to commit suicide, but Ram saves her just in time. When Manu finds out that Pannalal is responsible for Tulsi’s state, he goes to plead with Pannalal to marry Tulsi, he scoffs at and humiliates him. Ram, Tulsi, Pyare, their friend, Ram and his U.S. returned wealthy industrialist friend, G.S. Parmeshwaran, then get together and plot against Pannalal - which results in Pannalal getting married to Tulsi; and Ram’s daughter, Geeta, getting married to Manu. Enraged at this deception, Pannalal swears revenge, and takes Tulsi with him to his mistress, Lalita, and asks her to serve her, which Tulsi agrees to do. CVO, 9 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 Lage Raho Munna Bhai: Film 5.00 Rowdy Rathore 8.00 Main Naa Boolungi 8.30 Ek Nayi Pehnchaan 9.00 Desh Ki Beti Nandini 9.30 Jee Le Zara 10.00 CID 11.00 Crime Patrol: Dastak

ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya

LISTING

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LIFE OK

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Beti… Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati Firangi Bahu Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee

SAB TV

Taarak Mehta.. FIR Pritam Pyare Aur Who Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah… Pritam Pyare Aur Who Baal Veer Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeannie Aur Juhu Lapataganj-ek Baar Phir FIR

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Jini Ani Mini 3.30 Sukhi Pahata Lachani 4.00 Tiwalya Bawlya 5.00 News in Marathi 6.00 Krishi Darshan 7.00 News in Marathi 7.15 Apradh 8.00 News 8.15 Samachar 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan – Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Dil Jo Kahna Ska 10.00 HEROINE: Film. Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Randeep

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 Space Month 4.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 Tech Toys 360 7.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Space Month 10.00 Future Weapons 11.00 How Do They Do It?

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 101 Things That Changed The World 4.00 American Daredevils 4.30 Cosentino 5.30 Axmen

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STARMOVIES

Jurassic Park III Just Go With It Bean Green Zone Home Alone 2-Lost In New York 11.30 A White Snake’s Revenge A.M. 7.30 The Three Stooges 10.30 A White Snakes Revenge

HBO

P.M. 12.35 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 3.25 The Roommate 5.05 Alice In Wonderland 7.10 Machete 9.00 The Thing 10.55 National Treasure A.M. 8.30 The Bounty Hunter 10.35 Machete

ZEE STUDIO

Niyati, Sahara One, 9.30 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

Savadhan India. Tumhari Paakhi Gustakh Dil Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Ek Boond Ishq The Adventure of Hatim Tumhari Paakhi Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Rangrasiya Beintehaa Madhubala Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki Bani – Ishq da Kalma Comedy Night with Kapil Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Beintehaa Rangrasiya Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 2.30 Firangi Bahu 3.00 Pataal Bhairavi: Film. Jeetendra 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

The Ftont Row...., Star World, 8.30 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Asmita 4.30 Shri Va Sau Pakke Shejari 5.00 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Asmita 10.00 Shri Va Sau Pakke Shejari 10.30 Julun Yeti Reshimgathi

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WTR Extreme Animals Planet Wild Wild Connections Bad Dog AP Safari Animal Strategies WTR Be The Creature Extreme Animals Planet Wild

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DOORDARSHAN

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Hooda.

Samachar. News Sports News News Samachar The News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap. Samachar News News Night Samachar News Night Aamne Samne

Pawn Stars Counting Cars Baggage Battles Modern Marvels Big History Malala: Shot for Going to School 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Counting Cars

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00

Heroine, DDI, 10 p.m.

10.30 Raat Saddhe Dus 11.00 Khel Samachar.

Lion Battle Zone Mega Factories Customs Mega Factories Inside IPL Brain Games The Indestructibles Customs Game of Lions Inside IPL Breakout

STAR SPORTS1

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Liga Bbva 13/14 h/ls Superstar BPL h/ls Premier League World Barclays Premier League 13/14 Liga Bbva 13/14 Match Pack PI Netbusters The Football Review Total Italian Football 13/14 Superstar BPL h/ls Football Today

TEN CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 3rd Test 4.00 ICC Cricket 360 4.30 Best of the Tests: 1st Test SA vs Aus 2011 5.30 Eng Tour of WI 14 h/ls 1st ODI 6.30 Ram Slam T20 Challenge 14 h/ls 7.30 Aus Tour of SA 11 h/ls 8.30 ICC Cricket 360 9.00 England Tour of WI 14 h/ls 3rd ODI 10.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 1st Test.

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P.M. 1.00 One Hundred And One Dalmatians 2.35 The Fourth Kind 4.35 Bringing Down The House 6.40 Mars Needs Moms 8.25 Love And Other Impossible Pursuits 10.30 The Frighteners A.M. 11.00 One Hundred And On Dalmatians P.M. 2.15 4.55 7.10 9.00 11.55 A.M. 9.30 11.35 P.M. 2.15 5.15 8.00 10.50 A.M. 8.35 11.50

PIX

2.00 Yedyanchi Jatra: Bharat Jadhav 4.30 Huppa Huyya: Siddharth Jadhav 7.00 Taani: Ketki Mategaonkar 9.30 Dhoomshan 2013 Stara Event

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 1.00 7.30 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00

Oggy Friday Fun Roll No 21 Tom and Jerry Tales Ben 10 Alien Force Johnny Test Tom and Jerry Show

Tom and Jerry Blast of to Mars 8.30 Ghatothkach 10.30 Tom and Jerry Blast off to Mars

POGO

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Spiderman 2 Mission Impossible Anaconda 3: Offspring Godzilla Gridiron Gang

The Forbidden Kingdom Iron Man 2

STAR GOLD

Meri Taaqat Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Mar Mitenge Barood

Love And Other Impossible Pursuits, Zee Studio, 8.25 p.m.

Hero Hindustani Son of Sardaar

MAX

P.M. 1.00 Ek Thi Daayan: Emraan Hashmi 5.30 Joru Ka Gulam: Govinda 9.00 Stuart Little 2 A.M. 7.00 Karan Arjun: Salman Khan 10.30 Bhoothnath: Juhi Chawla

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.00 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi: Salman Khan 5.15 Jeete Hain Shaan Se: Dharmendra 8.30 Toofan: Amitabh B A.M 11.20 Ajooba: Amitabh Bachchan

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Vishwanath-The Power: Rajshekhar 5.30 Nadaan: Navin Nischol 9.00 Abhimanyu: Anil Kapoor A..M. 9.30 Halaal Ki Kamaai: Govinda P.M. 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 A.M. 9.00

FILMY

Ram Aur Shyam: Dilip Kumar Kaash: Jackie Shroff Naya Atish: Nagarjuna Sherdil: Dharmendra Sultaan: Mithun C

B4U

P.M. 2.30 Khel: Anil Kapoor 6.30 Naya Kadam: Rajesh Khanna 9.00 Josh: Shah Rukh Khan A.M 8.00 Sapnon Ka Mandir: Jeetendra P.M.

ZEE TALKIES

Stuart Little 2, Max, 9 p.m. Tour

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DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Gravity Falls Phineas and Ferb Vicky Aur Veetal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Doraemon Art Attack III DJ-Sofia The First Doraemon MWOD

DISNEY XD

P.M. 1.30 Kiteretsu 5.30 Iron Man AA 6.30 American Dragon Jake Long 7.00 Phineas and Ferb 8.00 Ultimate Spiderman 8.30 Kiteretsu 9.30 Big Bad Beetleborgs A.M. 8.00 Kick Buttowski 8.30 Kid vs Kat 9.00 Phineas and Ferb.

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TOP VIEW

“When I hear TV commentators glibly opine on what the market will do next, I am reminded of Mickey Mantle’s scathing comment: ‘You don’t know how easy this game is until you get into that broadcasting booth.”

Legendary Investor Warren Buffett BUSINESS BRIEFS BSE SME Exchange Lists 50th Company

Nifty At All Time Closing High...

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (March 7, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Thursday (March 06, 2014) a net 72.50 points (1.15%) and closed at the 6401 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 6344 points level. It then declined by a few points and registered the day’s low at the 6339 points level at 9.16 a.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until 2.49 p.m. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 6406 points level at 3.10 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 67 points and closed above the psychologically important 6400 points level.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 19.24%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 1029 were gainers, 471 were losers and 63 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues). RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line and both lines are diverging (positive if it continues). The ADX is rising while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is increasing in strength.

a strong market with a positive bias.

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. Was crossed above yesterday. 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 = 6382 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6358. Support (2) = 6316. Resistance (1) = 6425. Resistance (2) = 6449. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index af ter having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst i nvestors) has formed a long white body candle on substantially higher volumes. In fact, yesterday's candle is almost like a white body Marubozu candle. (A White Marubozu forms when the open equals the low and the close equals the high). This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifte d towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a fur ther upmove unfoldi ng. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6305) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6186) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 6131) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 5990) Positive. All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

The premier stock exchange BSE yesterday listed the 50th company on its SME platform, taking its market capitalisation to over Rs 3,000 crore. The Surat-based SiVi Shipping Corporation today became the 50th company to be listed on the BSE SME Exchange. The IPO of SiVi Shipping was oversubscribed by almost two times in the HNI category. The company offered fresh issue of 27.42 lakhs equity shares at a fixed price of Rs 25 per share, including a premium of Rs 15 per share on a face value of Rs 10 per share, aggregating Rs 6.85 crore.

Loha Ispaat Fixes Price Band At Rs 77-80 Per Share

Maharashtra-based Loha Ispaat has fixed the price band in the range between Rs 77 and Rs 80 for its initial public offer (IPO) opening on March 11. “The company proposes to enter the capital markets with a public issue of 26,705,476 equity shares of Rs 10 each through 100% book building process. The Price Band has been fixed at Rs 77 to Rs 80 per equity share,” Loha Ispaat said in a release.

ONGC, OIL To Buy Indian Oil Stake At Rs 220 Per Share

State-owned ONGC and Oil India Ltd (OIL) will buy a 10% stake in Indian Oil Corp (IOC) from the government at Rs 220 per share, aggregating about Rs 5,300 crore. An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram had on February 28 decided to sell the stake in IOC, the nation’s largest oil firm, at a discount of 10% through an offmarket deal.

Indian Cos Mop Up Rs 20,000 Cr Via Debt Placement In Feb

Indian companies raised a little over Rs 20,000 crore through private placement of debt securities in February, a marginal drop of three per cent from the preceding month. The funds were garnered primarily for business expansion and to meet capital requirements. According to the latest data from market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), firms had garnered Rs 20,782 crore through private placement of bonds in January as against Rs 20,171 crore in February.

High-level Panel Asks SAIL To Increase Intl. Presence

Noting that exports by SAIL are likely to go up in coming years, a high-level panel has asked the state-run PSU to look into possibilities of strengthening presence in international market by setting up offices abroad. “SAIL maintains a strategic presence in foreign markets and has been exporting around 3-5% of its saleable steel production during last few years. With higher production capacities of SAIL plants post expansion and modernisation, share of exports is likely to go up in future,” the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Steel and Coal has said.

Mafatlal Launches Premium Linen Range And Its New Bed & Bath Collection Mafatlal Industries (MIL) organized a mega exhibition cum booking conference at Nadiad last week. Hrishikesh A. Mafatlal Chairman MIL inaugurated the conference. MIL have till date invested Rs 100 crores in modernization at Nadiad & Navsari, and have plans for an additional Rs 200 crores in the next three years. MIL launched its Hrishikesh A. Mafatlal -Chairman Mafatlal new Premium Linen range and Bed Industries Ltd. is seen lighting the lamp. & Bath collection during the conference. The mega event witnessed over 25,000 sq. ft. of display area, over 1000 participants on both days, the widest range of fabric display under one roof and over 3000 fabric feelers and products.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating

Motilal Oswal calls a ‘Buy’ on Bata

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.

Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on Mahindra & Mahindra Fin Ser

CMP: `1072 CMP: `262

Target: `1200

Target: `290

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Operating Performance Of State-Owned Power Companies Could Weaken NEWS FLASH

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By A Business Reporter

he Indian regulator's revised tariff norms for 2014-2019 could weaken the margins of state-owned utilities, in Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' opinion. But the extent of the impact will differ among the three state-owned power companies that we rate in India: NTPC Ltd. (BBB-/Negative/-); NHPC Ltd. (BBB-/Negative/--); and Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. (BBB-/Negative/--). According to S&P, "While we think that the revised regulatory tariff structure is likely to weaken the operating performances of NTPC, NHPC, and Power Grid, it is unlikely to affect the ratings on these companies," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Rajiv Vishwanathan. "This is because the ratings on these companies incorporate some level of government support, in accordance with our methodology to assess government-related entities." It expects NTPC's EBITDA to decline 10%-12% and net income to

fall under the new tariff structureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all else being equal. However, we anticipate that the EBITDA contribution from new marginal capacity will offset some of the impact of the tariff changes. As a result, we expect minimal change in NTPC's absolute EBITDA in fiscal 2015 (year ending March 31, 2015) compared with our expectation of about Indian rupee 180 billion in fiscal 2014. We forecast that the company's ratio of funds from operations (FFO) to debt will remain 13%-17% in fiscals 2015 and 2016. NTPC's EBITDA and net income will be weaker largely because: (1) the company won't be able to enhance its return on equity as much, given that it will now have to use the 24%-26% effective tax rate from the 33% corporate tax rate that it has been using so far; and (2) incentives will now be based on plant load factor (PLF) from the earlier plant availability factor (PAF). Furthermore, NTPC's ability to earn incentives will depend on buyers' demand scheduling and actual pur-

chase of power, even though the company is compensated for fixed charges based on its PAF. While NTPC's average PLF is higher than the benchmark of 85%, the company may not be able to earn incentives on power plants which operate at a lower PLF. The revised tariff norms are likely to have a smaller impact on NHPC and Power Grid, in our opinion. This is because NHPC and Power Grid currently apply the minimum alternate tax, which is closer to their effective tax rate. In addition, Power Grid will continue to earn incentives linked to plant availability. Nevertheless, the regulator has introduced stricter operational parameters for incentives through higher benchmark PLF for NHPC and higher benchmark PAF for Power Grid. These revisions could reduce the companies' EBITDA by less than 5%. Consequently, we expect the FFO-to-debt ratio for NHPC to remain 17%-21% and for Power Grid to stay 8%-10%.

Economy To Grow At 5.6% In 2014-15 By A Business reporter

"The economic growth in FY15 is likely to be contributed majorly by ndia is likely to grow by 5.6 % in the industrial sector, which is esti2014-15 against a projected mated to grow by 4.1 %. This is good growth of less than 5 % in the cur- news for centre as well state govrent fiscal, a report by India Ratings ernment finances," it added. The and Research has said. "The global rating agency also expects mereconomy in 2014 appears to be in a chandise exports to grow by 8-10 % better shape than what it was in in the next fiscal year. It expects a 2012 and 2013. India Ratings fore- minor slippage in consolidated casts India's GDP to grow at 5.6 % in state deficit from the budgeted 2014-15," the rating agency said. FY14 estimate.

Bourse Members To Disclose Holding In Listed Cos

"Aggregate state's fiscal slippage in FY14 is estimated at 0.1 % of GDP. Consolidated state fiscal deficit in FY14 is likely to 2.3 % of GDP vis-avis 2.2(BE)," the report said, adding that state governments' debt in 2013-14 is estimated to increase marginally to 21.7 % of GDP from budget estimate of 21.5 %. The agency, however, said that it maintains a stable outlook on state government finances for the next fiscal. "India Ratings maintains a stable outlook on state government finances for FY15 as it expects consolidated state finances to remain resilient to the on-going economic slowdown," the rating agency said.

Mumbai Slips In List Of Most Expensive Rental Accommodation By A Business reporter

umbai has slipped to 28th position in the list of world's most expensive locations for high-end rental apartments sought by expats but it still remains the costliest city in India, says a report by HR consultant ECA International. Mumbai was at the 17th position globally last year, but its ranking has fallen to 28th in 2014 list of most expensive locations for high-end threebedroom rental apartments, due to rupee depreciation. Rents for an unfurnished three-bedroom apartment in a sought-after area of Mumbai average USD 3,760 per month (Rs 245,000/month). "Mumbai remains India's most expensive location to rent a highend three bedroom apartment and is the 7th most expensive in Asia," ECAInternational said in a statement. Hong Kong remained the most expensive location in the world despite rents falling for the second consecutive year, followed by Moscow (2nd), Caracas (3rd), New York (4th) and London at the fifth position. ECA is the world's leading provider of knowledge, information and technology for the management and assignment of employees around the world. It publishes annual accommodation reports for more than 180 locations to assist companies in formulating accommodation policy and fix housing allowance for international employees. The ranking is based on data from this reports, which provide comprehensive information for locations worldwide on the rental trends, types of accommodation and districts commonly sought by expatriates. "While rental prices in Mumbai have remained largely static over the past 12 months, a weaker rupee has meant that the cost of renting a 3-bed high end apart-

ment actually fell by about 15 per cent when converted into US dollars for comparison. Mumbai has fallen to 28th spot in the global list â&#x20AC;&#x201C; down from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th position," ECA said. New Delhi fell in the global ranking from 29th to 43rd spot. While rents in the national capital rose around 4 per cent in local currency over twelve months, the cost of renting a high-end three bed apartment fell 11 per cent in US dollar terms and 20 per cent when converted to Euros. Rental prices in Bangalore are among some of the lowest in the survey.

"Rents in Mumbai are three times higher than Bangalore, despite having risen 5 per cent over the year. The city ranks 127th globally, down from its previous 123rd spot," ECA said. Commenting on the report, ECA International Asia Regional Director Lee Quane said that housing provision for expatriate staff is an expensive, important and often emotive element of the overall remuneration package. "Depending on how companies provide housing or allowances to their expatriates, major currency movements can have a big impact on costs. Companies need to consider this carefully when designing their expatriate housing policy and packages," Quane added. Rental prices were collected in September 2013 and have been converted into US dollars for ease of comparison using the September 2013 exchange rate.

By A Business Reporter

o ensure more transparency in the capital market, stock exchanges have asked their trading members to disclose their shareholding pattern if they hold one per cent or more stake in any listed company. Such disclosure norms would be applicable for trading members holding direct as well as indirect stake in any listed entity. The move will help in increasing transparency as well as providing correct picture of the actual shareholding of a listed company. In separate circulars, National Stock Exchange, BSE and MCX-SX have asked trading members who are holding one per cent or more of the share capital in any listed company, directly or through their clients, to disclose the same. The members would have to make 'nil' submissions in case of holdings do not exceed one per cent or more stake. The members are required to submit the disclosure in the prescribed format to the exchanges

from December 2013 quarter onwards on quarterly basis. "For making the disclosure for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, the last date for submission is March 31, 2014," NSE said.

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Madhuri: Agile vigilante in ‘Gulab Gang’

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The ‘dhak dhak’ girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene, mother of two kids, made a fabulous comeback to tinsel screen with a peppy song in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ and her classy Urdu act in ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ which was critically appreciated and did fairly well at the box-office too. Now her most impressive role as ‘Rajjo’ in ‘Gulaab Gang’ is set to wow the audiences. We spoke to Madhuri at the press meet of the film at a suburban five star and this is what the dancing diva told us. By Sandeep Hattangadi

What is the genre of ‘Gulaab Gang’? It is a regular masala entertainer but with a message for women that they should be educated and walk hand in hand with the men and should respect themselves first and then educate the boys and men to respect women and imbibe much needed education required for such a mindset. What is your role in the film? I play the leader of a band of women in an ashram who do work like grinding masalas and weaving sarees and I am called Rajjo, their leader who fights against all injustices and atrocities against women and if required uses a ‘danda’ (stick) to fight. All the band members are dressed in pink and hence called ‘Gulaab Gang’.

You are pitted against arch rival Juhi Chawla in this film. Yes. We had a healthy competition running against each other in the 90’s when we both did some very good films. In this film Juhi is playing a negative role and our confrontation scenes are the highlight of the film which I am sure will be liked by the audiences.

What inspired you the most the film? That a woman is all powerful and if she gets educated, she can be independent and stand on her own feet and fight against all odds, as my dialogue in the film says: “Jaise til mein tel, chakmak mein aag, tera sai tujhme hain aur har naari mein aag hai jo jagane ki zaroorat hai aur har naari shashakth hai aur use apni shakti khud mein dhoondna hai.” What do you like about Juhi? She has an altogether different personality. I like her voice and her comic timing. Work-wise we are on the same wavelength and are both disciplined in our work ethics.

Can two contemporary actresses be friends in Hindi film industry? Frankly, I don’t have any friends in the industry. Friends like those with whom I can have a cup of tea and chat are from outside the industry. To make friends in the industry one has to go to parties and I rarely attended parties, whenever I attend some party I quickly wish everyone “hello” and go home. At outdoor shoots it is always work.

Do you consider the film as women-centric? It’s just a coincidence that the two main protagonists in the film are women but our aim is to entertain the audiences and make them like the story and also give a message about women empowerment and women education and that the film doesn’t have a leading man is just another facet of the film.

In his three-decade career, Kher, has been a part of international projects like 'Bend It Like Beckham', 'Bride And Prejudice', 'Conquest, Lust?', 'You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger' and, last year it was "Silver Linings Playbook". In a recent talk with the veteran actor we asked him: “What do Indians do to make it big at the Oscars and get fame and recognition on the international circuit.” Kher replied: “We need to make movies that are original, which come out of our own land, deals with our issues, our problems, our celebrations. However, Hindi films are now in a transition phase and we see that happening. Let us all hope for the best. Having said that it's no easy task to satisfy a worldwide audience. But I am optimistic that we will manage to do that," he added. The workaholic Anupam also finds time to run an acting school called ‘Actor Prepares’.

nupam Kher who celebrates his birthday on March 7, has always been known for his versatility and leaves his mark in whatever he does. Kher made his Bollywood debut in 1982 with the classic 'Saaransh'. He played the role of an elderly man who loses his son and struggles to collect his ashes, to great acclaim. The versatile actor has played negative roles in films like 'Karma', 'Kaash' and 'Hum'. And then went on to do comedy roles in 'Ram Lakhan' and 'Lamhe' and emotional ones in 'Daddy'. He also won accolades for his performance in 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'Wednesday', 'Special Chabbis', etc. Kher was also seen in a Hollywood film last year, 'Silver Linings Playbook', where he played a psychiatarist. The film also featured Robert De Niro. “It was primarily my first American film and it won many awards. I feel happy and proud to have been be part of such a film with such a cast. Though my role was small it was an important one."

I am a difficult person to cast: Simi Garewal eteran actress Simi Garewal says she Acting is my first love. I have been getting Vdifficult wants to act in films but feels she is a offers but nothing tempting or attractive to person to cast. captivate me," she said.

Simi, who gave memorable performances in films like 'Do Badan', 'Karz', 'Siddhartha', 'Mera Naam Joker' and others, would love to come back on the silver screen. "I am a difficult person to cast. I don't know what roles filmmakers will be able to offer me. I would love to act in films again.

Any ambition to go into politics? No.

What kind of roles would you like to essay? Roles which have depth and are well written with good dialogues and women oriented films which are the latest trend in Hindi cinema. I feel this is the right time for any female actor to do good films.

We hear you have done your own stunts in the film. Yes. I learnt taekwondo for

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that and got injured while doing stunts but even when I performed dances I used to get injured, so it's just an occupational hazard for me. In this film all artistes have done their own stunts.

We hear you have sung a song in the film too. Yes. I sang a small portion of a song in the film.

"There are tremendous changes that have come in the film industry – technology wise, story telling, etc. Diverse films are made today, our films match international standards, there are roles and subjects for everyone, change in background score and music. I am enjoying watching films, said Simi."

Do you find time for your family? Yes. I plan my schedules so that I can devote time to my husband and children and if there is any school related activity I go to their school personally. My family comes first before everything for me.

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ith the kind of high-octane spontaneous histrionics that she has displayed in her latest maverick movie ‘Queen’, it's expected to be a ‘crowning glory’ for actress Kangana Ranaut. Interestingly, in a first of its kind, the heroine-centric film, which is being released as a “celluloid tribute to International Women’s Day on March 8 ”, has the stunning Ranaut going ‘solo’ on a honeymoon as her fiancé backs out at the eleventh hour. Undaunted by the fiasco of her previous heroine-centric ethnic movie ‘Rajjo’, the adventurous Kangana is confident that this time she will “unleash a hungama amongst movie-buffs”. Incidentally, a highlight of ‘Queen’ happens to be this racy remix of the retro item-song ‘Hungama Ho Gaya’ from the movie ‘Anhonee’ (1973). Effervescent Kangana is brimming with euphor ia.

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“Beyond acting and dancing, I have added 'ek aur' dimension to my calibre. Director Vikas Bahl was gracious enough to allow me to even write my own dialogues and even improvise with my inputs. And it's all so honest and natural,” gushes the actress who recently studied screenplay writing at the New York Film Academy. How would this movie relate to the female audience, considering it’s timed with ‘Women’s Day’ occasion?. “Well, I guess, every young girl and woman will relate to my character and also the crazy twist situations in the movie. When she undergoes a pre-wedding crisis, she

undergoes a gradual transformation and re-discovers her inner strength. Secondly, it has its funny, frivolous moments, as I travel across over 140 different foreign locations in the movie,” insists the National Award winning actress. Wasn’t it an ego trip to be the ‘queen’ on the sets? She counters: “Being a tight-budgeted movie, during shootings, in my ‘de-glam’ looks, was certainly not living life like a ‘royal queen’. Sometimes I even had to change clothes at public restrooms while at foreign locations,” chuckles the curly haired spunky actress who has award-winning actor Rajkumar Rao (of ‘Kai Po Che’) and glam babe Lisa Hayden as her co-stars in ‘Queen’.

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t the recent Oscar ceremony—undoubtedly the most watched film event in the world— which truly celebrates excellence in cinema (which is more than what can be said about Bollywood awards), at which even nominees feel blessed, and winners are over the moon, there are always some people who stand out in the crowd of elegantly dressed and coiffed film celebrities. Even though he beat favourite Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave) and Leonardo DiCaprio, who has been nominated several times, but missed the Oscar, nobody begrudged Matthew McConaghey his best actor trophy. His performance in Dallas Buyers’ Club was a stunning case of reinvention, from pretty boy to actor who transformed himself so completely as to be unrecognisable. Lupita Nyong’o who won the best supporting actress award for 12 Years A Slave, won hearts with her speech (“When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”). The Kenyan actress who must have faced discrimination

SPECIAL PEOPLE (L) Matthew McConaghey in Dallas Buyers’ Club; Lupita Nyong’o in 12 Years A Slave

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and racism spoke about the days she “wished she would wake up lighter skinned.” At the Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, she said, “I too remember a time when I would turn on the TV and only see pale skin. I got teased and taunted about my night shaded skin. And my one prayer to God, the miracle worker, was that I would

wake up lighter skinned. The morning would come and I would be so excited about seeing my new skin that I would refuse to look down at myself before I was in front of a mirror, because I wanted to see my fair face first. And every day I experienced just the same disappointment at being just as dark as I had been the day before.” Many

aspirants would identify with those words. But the sneers were reserved for yesteryears’ Hollywood beauty Kim Novak, who made a rare appearance to present the best animated feature award with McConaughey. Media persons noted the startling appearance of the 81-year-old, who had clearly overdone the cosmetic surgery. Mary Elizabeth Williams writing in Salon commented, “Until Sunday night, most of the world thought of Novak primarily as the siren of Hitchcock’s iconic Vertigo, a famously stunning actress whose career peak happened nearly 60 years ago…Her hair was a shoulder length tumble of blond, but it was her face that was the most surprising for a woman of her 81 years. Her eyes seemed pulled back, her lips seemed strangely inflated and her skin seemed at once unnaturally taut and puffy. If you were on Twitter on the time, you could almost hear the collective gasp.” An evening that marked the glory and the tragedy of show business… which is why people wait a whole year for this evening to remember.

Saif has triple role in ‘Happy Ending’

aif Ali Khan, who will be seen in a triple role in Sajid Khan's upcoming laugh riot Humshakals, will also be seen in three different avatars in his next home production Happy Ending. Reportedly, Saif will sport three different looks and personalities in the film. A source has been quoted saying that it won't be a triple role but three interpretations of the same character's personality. Directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, the film also stars Preity Zinta, Govinda, Ileana D'Cruz, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey in the lead roles.

Sonam paired with Salman in Rajshri’s next

Shazahn to play Buddhist girl in ‘Siddhartha’ S

hile there was a strong buzz in the industry that Deepika Padukone may star opposite Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming film, which is tentatively titled 'Bade Bhaiya', we have now come to know that Sonam Kapoor has been finalised for the project. Sonam has revealed that she was in talks with Barjatya

hazahn Padamsee, who was last seen in Sajid Khan’s 'Housefull 2', has now bagged the lead role in Mukul Misra’s upcoming film 'Siddhartha'. Padamsee will essay the role of a Buddhist girl in the film and interestingly, the film was offered to her, after her childhood friend Simone suggested her to do chanting and get into Buddhism. Shazahn claims that just a few weeks after she started chanting, she was offered this role. 'Siddhartha' will also mark the acting debut of 'Mahesh Bhatt', who will essay the character of a Buddhist monk in the film.

since past four months and that she will start shooting for the film once she wraps up Arbaaz Khan's 'Dolly Ki Doli'. Sonam has previously worked with Salman in her debut film 'Saawariya' and she is very excited to share screen space with him again. 'Bade Bhaiya' will also star Neil Nitin Mukesh and Armaan Kohli in pivotal roles.

Big B wraps up ‘Bhoothnath Returns’ shoot

mitabh Bachchan has finally finished shooting for his upcoming horror-comedy 'Bhoothnath Returns' and it seems he is happy with the final result. Big B, who recently shot for a song for the film with singer rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, took to Twitter, writing, ''FINISHED and wrapped for Bhoothnath Returns.. including the credit song with Yo Yo .. methinks we did alright!!'' Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, 'Bhootnath Returns' is the sequel to 2008 release 'Bhoothnath' and is slated to release on April 11.

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agini MMS 2', the forthcoming horror-erotica film, contains a horrorpacked scene shot inside a lake. In fact, there is even a fleeting shot of the said scene in the film’s trailer. It appears at the point when Sunny Leone’s co-star follows her to a lake hoping

to make love to her. The lake was in Vasai on the outskirts of Mumbai, in a scary and quiet location. The said scene had to be shot at midnight when the water was cold, so as to get the desired effect. Sunny had to dip into the water to give her best shot but was petrified because the lake was quite a walk

from her vanity van. There was also talk of water snakes. The scene took an entire night to shoot and Sunny fell ill the following day and developed a minor skin allergy. “'I saw dead fish. The water was dirty”, said Sunny. “I was scared as hell”, she added.

It’s Shah Rukh all the way! S

hah Rukh Khan seems to be taking over profitable events in a big way. That SRK is an efficient media manager is also evident from the way in which these events are being designed. The Mirchi Music Awards looked like a Shah Rukh Khan show all the way. On this stage were being played all the songs from his films covering two decades of his cinematic life. Shah Rukh Khan dominated the show completely as the anchor. The same happened at the Zee Apsara Awards. The programmers and the creative team supervised by the Morani Bros have got their job cut out.... every do must be an SRK event all the way.

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ENIGMA CODE 719

ACROSS: 1 Benefit from confidence in one's place in community? (6,8) 9 Record here is possibly including first sign of moon? (9) 10 Dog that is scientifically famous (5) 11 Big vessels for just a little tea enough to send you round the bend (5) 12 It's certain one shouldn't be so skeptical (9) 13 Provides padding for nothing, copper's shin is broken (8) 14 Don't allow any change in fig production (6) 17 Feel free if inside the tower (6) 19 Keeps for use as a scrapbook? (6,2) 22 A carpet depicting an avenue in flower (9) 24 From ruminant, rip edible part (5) 25 Given fax, I omitted gist (5) 26 Is holding a party at a future date for the worshippers (9) 27 Coach with Queen and bishop in bores boy photographer (7-7)

DOWN: 1 Bruin's wearing glasses? (10,4) 2 Sticks to the business, with her directions (7) 3 It's a crime may be, but it brings some peace (9) 4 Walking free of pain outside (8) 5 A hundred with us twice to see the rainforest possum in it's natural habitat (6) 6 Sliced again with cuter swing (5) 7 Sly tree? That doesn't make sense when put so abruptly (7) 8 A special call for every boy, to and for every boy (6-2-6) 15 As business needs both television and beer, what inner Melbourne

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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: Hayfield

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE LOATHE, HEALTH, LETHAL, HASSLE, HOTELS, HOSTEL, SHEATH

suburb can supply all of it (5,4) 16 Ma, Tom, Bob got together to create an explosive? (4,4) 18 FDA to roil, obfuscate, and bury "Sunshine" remedy (7)

20 Salesman in upturned vessel holding riflemen? (7) 21 Free to move while the crowd lie around (6) 23 Timed up or down ! (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Pyramids, 5 Bleach, 10 Reminds, 11 AC Milan, 12 Cynic, 13 Rainstorm, 14 Strong points, 18 Pennine chain, 21 Guinea pig, 23 AMOCO, 24 Antlers, 25 Ascribe, 26 Hurray, 27 Men's wear. DOWN: 1 Piracy, 2 Remand, 3 Manicotti, 4 Desert one's post, 6 Lamps, 7 All found, 8 Hindmost, 9 Making the grade, 15 Oligarchs, 16 Epigraph, 17 Unfitter, 19 Iodine, 20 Coheir, 22 Edema.

QUICK CROSS 719

ACROSS: 1 Painting, sculpture, etc. (4) 5 Alphabetise (4) 6 Split ____: be picky (5) 8 Athletic events (5) 10 Arena arrangement (5) 12 Adjust, with up (4) 13 ---- packing (away) (4)

MATH PYRAMID 719 The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 ___ Wednesday (3) 2 ___ the Web, surf (4) 3 Essays (5) 4 ___ ahead of : much more progressed (7) 7 Look, in a way (5) 9 Amaze, leave speechless (4) 11 'Ready, --, go!' (3)

HIDATO 719

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

MATHDOKU 719

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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BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Your birthday ushers in a beneficial phase in your life this year. Monetary gains accrue to you from ventures concluded earlier, as well as through new assignments coming along during the next few months. Some of you will be going in for an entirely new line of trade that will be profitable. The married are promised harmony in personal life, while those in love are assured great times in the company of their beloved. BABIES BORN TODAY: Middle stature, compact body, and handsome, with prominent nose and bright eyes. Will be aggressive, gregarious and very independent. Would make a good advisor or consultant rather than take a regular job. Will find routine of any kind boring. Will be fortunate, sensitive and attached to family. Success, fame and happiness are indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You seem to be feeling a bit off color. You should take time off and do something that you enjoy. Arguments about expenses and money could be upsetting. You will find a solution to your problems sooner than you think. Do not worry too much about it. A need to get away and spend time with friends may get upset because all are busy. Only you can find an answer to what is bothering you.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You have a very hectic period ahead. Fresh projects started now will yield immediate benefits. Authors, writers and those in creative fields will be in the limelight. More interest in occult or religion is also indicated. Some of you will form new friendships.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Personal initiatives will help a lot, but joint ventures or teamwork could be more beneficial. It will be a financially a rewarding day. You can look forward to receiving a long awaited payment. Someone from overseas will be in touch. Keep your mind open to new ideas and views.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You will have a hectic day at work. You will be required to work overtime to conclude the current task. Your efforts will get rewarded with monetary rewards. Keep your temper in check and work at improving your relationships. A confrontation at this juncture will be a setback.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will have to work in co-operation with others to make any headway in your career. Partnerships and joint efforts will do well. Caution is advised in your dealings with strangers. Someone is trying to get the better of you and know more about your personal life.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You need to work hard to maintain your position at work. You will be gainfully employed on a certain venture that assures you a steady flow of income for long. Independent entrepreneurs will diversify into new areas of work in partnership with a close associate. A romantic relationship will get the blessings of family. An early engagement or marriage will be will be decided upon soon.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): A new investment will register gains faster than anticipated. A busy day at work, but you will be able to complete your assignment. You will strike an easy rapport with a colleague who has recently joined your circle. Discreetly handle a growing friendship.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Long awaited news of a certain project comes along adding to the excitement around. You will receive all the necessary support that you may require in starting any new venture. There is a strong possibility of travel in the company of your family and friends. Love life appears on an upward swing.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You may feel the need to withdraw and sort out your thoughts and expectations. Uneasiness about certain family problems troubles your mind. You will discuss your personal affairs with a close friend. Some choices you have to make in a relationship are difficult. Try not to get too emotional in your own interest. Someone who lives far away will be in touch, perhaps a family member.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Some expected money would be received which will come as a pleasant surprise. An interview, test or application made today will have a favorable response. Applications for visas will also get a favorable result. After a tension packed day you can look forward to relaxing in the evening.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): At work you may feel a bit bored with the routine. While there are chances of a change it would be better to wait awhile for there are excellent chances of your landing a job that will be more interesting. In the meantime continue with sincerity and diligence. Your moods could affect harmony at home.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You are invited to give a talk or address a large gathering. A purchase of property or new premises is worth the effort even if you need a loan for the purpose. You may be more Inclined for sports training or cultural activities. New opportunities for work from far are a possibility.

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DOWN: 1 Biased, unjust or unprincipled (6) 2 City in Maharashtra famous for its footwear (8) 3 A Great Lake (4) 4 Have a pow-wow, discuss with (7) 5 A bed covering stuffed with feathers (5) 6 Afterwards (4) 7 "Rap pins" anagram for a vegetable? (7) 12 High army rank, in short (3) 14 Off the ___ : irrelevant, in a way? (4) 18 Able was I, ___ __ saw Elba? (3,1) 19 ____ towards : inclined to? (8) 20 Complex Greek king (7) 21 Draws aimlessly (7)

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SUDOKU 2097 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: J equals G

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

24 It may be Horation, Pindaric or Sapphic? (3) 25 Renter - "Sees El" anagram? (6) 26 Aids and ___ : incites into criminal

offence, in a way? (5) 29 A word of regret (4) 30 _ __ __ person : all of us can say this? (1,2,1)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Alga, 4 Asthma, 8 Qed, 10 Spas, 13 Eohippus, 14 Nascent, 15 Knells, 17 Ululating, 21 On a, 22 Rao, 23 Sol, 26 Postpones, 27 Meting, 28 L-plates, 32 Recourse, 34 Meed, 35 Irk, 36 Solkar, 37 Shak. DOWN: 1 Assn, 2 Gras, 3 Seen, 5 Skiing, 6 Hip, 7 Assist, 9 Dot, 11 Pablo, 12 Scala, 15 Knot, 16 Loon, 18 Unit, 19 Trog, 20 IAS, 23 Sonam, 24 Levee, 25 Smarts, 26 Pneuma, 28 LSI, 29 Perm, 30 Tech, 31 S Dak, 33 Cul.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1916 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 SOLUTI ON: The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them

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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: 16 average; 18 good; 20 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: bide, busied, buss, subside, SUBSIDIZE.

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IRPUR: Skipper Angelo Mathews held his nerve under pressure and led from the front with an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka registered a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the concluding league fixture of the Asia Cup here today. Sri Lanka chased down the 205run target with an over to spare, thereby maintaining there unbeaten streak in the tournament, after Bangladesh opted to bat in the inconsequential match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Having already made the final alongside Pakistan, Sri Lanka were in big trouble at eight for three in

the third over, before being reduced to 75 for five at the midway stage by a spirited Bangladesh attack. But Mathews (74) did not panic as he struck seven boundaries and one six en route to his 19th ODI half century, finishing the chase by pulling Arafat Sunny for a boundary. The skipper found a perfect ally in Chaturanga de Silva (44 from 52 balls; 5x4) and the duo stitched 82 brisk runs for the sixth wicket. With four wins from as many matches, the Lankans finished atop the table with 17 points, while Pakistan finished with 13 points. India (9) and Afghanistan (4) ended at third and fourth places, while hosts

Bangladesh finished with the wooden spoon with four defeats. The summit clash will be held here on Saturday. Earlier, Bangladesh frittered away a solid start by their openers to be restricted to 204/9 after Mushfiqur Rahim opted to bat on an uneven looking slow surface.Rookie Priyanjan, with his off-spin, grabbed 2/11 from three overs after Mendis gave the breakthrough with two wickets from one over. Bangladesh’s opening duo had put on 74 runs. Opener Anamul Haque, who scored a century in their record 326 against Pakistan, struck one six and two fours en route to an 86-ball 49.

In the next over, Priyanjan took the prized scalp of Shakib-al-Hasan (20), while the pace duo of Suranga Lakmal (2/32) and Thisara Perera (2/29) tightened the noose in the death overs. In their defence, Bangladesh came out all guns blazing as Al-Amin Hossain dismissed Kusal Perera for a duck in the second ball of Lankan innings, before grabbing the prized scalp of Kumar Sangakkara (2) in his next over. Brief Scores: Bangladesh: 204 for 9 in 50 overs (Anamul Haque 49; Ashan Priyanjan 2/11). Sri Lanka: 208 for seven in 49 overs (Angelo Mathews not out 74, Chaturanga de Silva 44).

Mumbai Customs score impressive win

UMBAI: Mumbai Customs came up with a standout performance to hand Maharashtra State Police a 3-1 defeat in an Elite Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) League, played at the Goan Sports Association ground, Cross Maidan, on Thursday evening. The excise outfit showed excellent understanding and coordination to take control of the proceedings. Customs drew first blood in the 20th minute through Mathias Coutinho’s effort and six minutes later added the second when Sagar Bedekar’s shot went in off goalkeeper Moshin Khan’s hand. The spirited policemen fought on gamely and managed to reduce the deficit fired home with a firm volley from the edge of the area in the 69th minute. But Customs made sure of their win as Sajjad Alam struck an insurance third goal in the 85th minute. Earlier, Central Railway were lucky to snatch a point as they held Companeroes Sports Club to a 1-1 draw. Jardin Braganza converted a

penalty for Companeroes in the 19th minute before Central Railway got the equaliser through Rashid Shaikh’s goal in the 64th minute. Referee Siddharth Gade also did Central a big favour by not sending off goalkeeper Pradeep Kumar for an infringement in the 76th minute. Kumar left his area and with his hands blocked Reed Santos’ lobbed attempt, but the referee surprisingly failed to show him the red card. He only flashed the yellow card at the offending player and awarded Companeroes a free-kick. Central Railway were clearly out of sorts and were more on the defensive as compared to their opponents who created the better chances.

Companeroes striker Reed Santos, right, dribbles past a Central Railway defender during their MDFA Elite Division League match at the Goan Sports Association ground, Cross Maidan on Thursday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Results: Goan Sports Association ground, Cross Maidan – Elite Div: Companeroes SC 1 (Jardin Braganza 19th min – pen) drew with Central Railway 1 (Rashid Shaikh 64th). Mumbai Customs 3 (Mathias Coutinho 20th, Sagar Bedekar 26th, Sajjad Alam 85th) beat MS Police 1 (Vishal Chagule 69th).

Will quit the day I become a burden on team: Afridi

By Tapan Mohanta

IRPUR: Hitting out at his critics for questioning his place in the Pakistan team, allrounder Shahid Afridi today said he would quit the game the day he feels himself a burden to his team. “I will sideline myself, the moment I start thinking that I’m becoming a burden on my team. I will not let anyone an opportunity to talk. As long as I’m fit and give my life to cricket, I’ll continue playing the sport,” Afridi told reporters ahead of Pakistan’s Asia Cup summit clash against Sri Lanka here today. “I want to give something to my country with my performance. There is no such thing that you will score runs with the bat every day. I’ve given my focus to bowling as well. I want to get myself ready in such a way that I deliver to the team, be it in batting or bowling,” he said at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Afridi had to face a lot criticism for his inconsistency as many experts back home in Pakistan had questioned his place in the team. The 34-year-old replied at his critics with a 34 not out against India and a 25-ball 59 against Bangladesh to take the defending champions into the Asia Cup final.

Goa Football Development Council unveils GIFT 2014

Monish Panchal It’s that time of the year strikes 4 for Fanatics PANAJI: again. In its sustained bid to sigUMBAI: Monish Panchal nificantly boost the profile of the M was in great scoring form as game, both in Goa and the country he scored four goals to power and also to make strides internaChedda Nagar Fanatics to a comfortable 5-1 win against MTNL in a Second Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Thursday. Ferdinand D got the fifth goal, while Sunil S netted the only goal for the losers. Later in a First Division encounter, Blitzkrieg FC and Mumbai Port Trust shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Anil D’Souza scored for Blitzkrieg and Vinayak Dalvi scored for Port Trust. At St. Xavier’s ground, Parel – Div-II: Chedda Nagar Fanatics 5 (Monish Panchal 4, Ferdinand D) beat MTNL SC 1 (Sunil S). Div-I: Blitzkrieg FC 1 (Anil D’Souza) drew with Mumbai Port Trust 1 (Vinayak Dalvi).

tionally, the Goa Football Development Council initiative GIFT (Goa International Football Table) is set to host its 2nd summit on March 14, 15, 16 at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau. The overall theme: Football Beyond The Pitch. The three-day event will witness a star-studded line-up of national and international big names who will share their invaluable insights into various aspects of the Beautiful Game. They include a galaxy of names who will dwell on various facets of the game that have been broken up into four areas viz The Year That Was, Talent Scouting, Brand Building and Community Development. The speakers for the opening ses-

Dr Rufino Monteiro addressing the meet. Peter Vaz, P. Mathew Samuel, secretary Sports, Goa Govt, Elvis Gomes and Brahmanand Sancoalkar are also on the dais. sion on The year that was include Dr. Rufino Monteiro, chairman of GDFC( key-note speech), members of the panel include Shrinivas Dempo - President, Goa Football Association, Kushal Das - General Secretary, AIFF, Ishmeet Singh Vodafone -Business head Maharastra and Goa who will discuss vari-

ous aspects of the game. Member Secretary Elvis Gomes will focus on GDFC s special initiatives. The key-note address on the opening day will be eloquently delivered by former FIFA deputy Secretary General Mr Jerome Champagne. In keeping with the Champagne spirit of the event, the

technical Master Plan for Youth Football Development in Goa prepared under the leadership of Dr. Robin Petersen - CEO, South African Football Development Agency (SAFDA) will be released along with the Goa Youth football development re-search report by Neilsen’s on the Evaluation of the Football Ecosystem in Goa. The awards programme on the opening day will witness the felicitation of Goa’s first international footballer Mr. Visitacao Lobo, former India women’s team captain Yolanda D’Souza, coaches late Joao Melo and Levino Dias, administrator Albert Colaco and the late international referee FX D’Souza besides promising young stars. The second day will kick off with a keynote address by South African legend Mark Fish who played in the 1998 World Cup and in England for Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic Club and Ipswich FC.

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IN BRIEF Hosts Oriental, ToI, L&T and Air India in semis

MUMBAI: Hosts Oriental Insurance made it to the semis despite a seven run loss to Air India in the last league encounter of the Insurance Shield Cricket Tournament. Set a target of 198 they finished at 190 for 6 due to the heroics of Sanjay Nadkarni (68 n.o.) and Arun Koli (43) who put on 130 runs for the sixth wicket. Also making it to the semis were Times of India who won easily against Mazgaon Docks. All rounder Anil Kushwaha (41 and 3/19) was the architect of the TOI victory. The Dockmen had posted 140 on the board with Santosh Pawaskar (35) being the top scorer. Larsen and Toubro who also qualified coasted to a 10-wicket win over Canara Bank, who were bundled out for 119. Bhagwan Sanap, Uday Bagkar and Ganesh Khatal captured three wickets each. Mahendra Bhopi scored a strokeful 82 runs to guide L & T past the line. Brief Scores: Air India 197/5 (S. Kanase 75 n.o., C. Tipnis 27, Jasbir Mankoo 2/35) Bt. Oriental Insurance – 190/6 (Sanjay Nadkarni 68 n.o., Arun Koli 43, A. Dubey 2/40) by seven runs. Mazgaon Docks 140 (Santosh Pawaskar 35, Umesh Rane 20, Paritosh Mohite 3/32, Anil Kushwaha 3/19) Lost To TOI – 141/3 (Mohit Somani 54, Anil Kushwaha 41) by seven wickets. Canara Bank – 119 (Shashi Kulkarni 30, Rajendra Vishwasrao 41 n.o., Bhagwan Sanap 3/26, Uday Bagkar 3/14, Ganesh Khatal 3/19) Lost to L & T – 121 for no loss (Nilesh Dere 30 n.o., Mahendra Bhopi 82 n.o.) by 10 wickets. GIC – 119/6 (Jairaj Chitnis 63, Bharat Karbhari 3/14 ) lost to United India Insurance 120 for no loss (Vikas Bhatkar 40 n.o., Manoj Waghela 70 n.o.) by 10 wickets.

G D Birla Masters Badminton from March 19

MUMBAI: Badminton 45 and Bombay Gymkhana will be jointly organising the 22nd GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club Badminton Tournament from March 19-23 at the Bombay Gymkhana.Badminton 45 has been in the forefront of promoting the sport in the city and the state and this event is just one of their many endeavors. With their rich heritage, Bombay Gymkhana is one of the leading sporting institutions in the country and has been host to various tournaments, at the International, National, State and city levels. The tournament is open to players above the age of 35 and the events to be held will be the Masters Inter-Club Tournament and the Masters Open Events.

WIFA's first Grassroots Workshop for Konkan Region

MUMBAI: Western India Football Association (WIFA) conducted its first ever workshop for the Grassroots Leaders in the Konkan Region at Cooperage Football ground, here on Thursday. This workshop is being conducted for Grassroots Leaders, who have undergone the certification course from FIFA-AIFF-FFA. It was attended by 14 Grassroots leaders from Mumbai, Thane and Raigad district. The course was headed by Mr. Kundan Chandra, State Development officer and was assisted by Mr. Arshad Hussain, AFC 'B' License holder and AFC 'D' License instructor. The attendees communicated to WIFA that they have already started training programs and have a good strength of 1400 kids who are trained on a regular basis. "This is very heartening to know that we are already attaining such numbers. This is a positive sign for our efforts to promote football at the grassroots level," said Souter Vaz. The objective of the workshop was to improve communication and to build a healthy community of leaders who work together to give exposure to maximum number of kids in their vicinity.

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By Ashok Dhamija

AVI MUMBAI: The recent success in the open sea by 14 year old Aditya Bharadwaj, a member of Open Water Sea Swimming Club Of India, from Vashi Jetty to Gateway of India last month only seemed to have boosted to the morale of this youngster as he set his sights on a bigger target. The ninth grade student of Ryan International School, Sanpada Bharadwaj who covered a distance of 25.70 kms in a record time of 5hrs 48 mins 11sec along with three other swimmers from the same club on February 8 achieved yet another milestone in his short swimming career in the open sea, as he completed the 36km stretch from Dharamtar Port near Alibagh to Gateway of India, Mumbai in a time of 7 hrs 24 mins and 43 secs on Wednesday where he was welcomed by officials from the Maharashtra State Amateur Aquatic Association (MSAAA). A trainee at Navi Mumbai Sports Association, Vashi under the watchful eye of his coach Sanket Sawant, Bhardwaj has made his mark as a middle distance swimmer for the last couple of years. His recent transformation as a long distance swimmer and that too in the open sea came about when he started training under Santosh Patil, veteran swimmer in the past six months. “The challenge was to master the tide and use it to our advantage since one had swim over a distance of 36 km. Accordingly we started in the wee hours of the morning of Wednesday at about 2.40 am, when the tide was outbound. It was important to keep Bharadwaj motivated throughout

Aditya Bharadwaj and his coach Sanket Sawant. the route as fatigue sets in after a certain period. To the credit of this youngster, not only did he manage to complete, he managed to finish in a record time for his age group when he reached the finish point at 10.04 am. Delay after a stipulated time would have resulted in him ending up at may be Colaba because the tidal conditions, would have made it difficult to enter Gateway of India harbour” said Sanket Sawant who was part of the support team on a boat that sailed alongside the swimmers. “Swimming in open sea is a different ball game, since one needs to overcome the vagaries of sea and there is no fixed path. Setting under darkness I followed the light on the pilot boat which set the route and had the swimming officials. One of my first challenge came when I had to negotiate huge tidal waves near Karanaja,

Uran but with the vocal support of my well wishers and coaches I managed to overcome the same. The other major challenge was

when I was five kilometres from finish, that’s when the tidal currents changed direction and became opposite to my route, which resulted in reduction of speed. In the end I was more than happy to reach the shore and set my feet on firmy ground after over seven hours on the high sea,” said an elated but exhausted Aditya Bharadwaj, after, completing the mammoth task. But as always he is ready for a new challenge. He added, “The next challenge will be to win a national medal and conquer the English Channel, for which I will train hard”. “We are more than happy that our son has achieved yet another milestone in the open sea. All this would not have been possible but for the support of his coaches Sanket Sawant and Santosh Patil, NMSA, the Swimming officials and of course the management of Ryan Sanpada,” said his parents Sivakumar and Kalyani Bharadwaj.

Women’s soccer on Saturday

UMBAI: Staying in sync with the celebrations of ‘International Women’s Day’, the Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA) has hit upon a novel initiative to conduct the “We Can Do It Too” KSA Women’s Football Championship – 2014. The tournament will be a 7-aside instant football festival, exclusively for women to be played on a league-cum-knockout basis at the KSA ground, Cross Maidan on Saturday, March 8. The organisers have invited

eight leading women team’s from the city of Mumbai. Every team will consist of 11 players, including four substitutes. There will be rolling substitutions. The participating teams are Sea View SC, Bandra Packers FC, PIFA Colaba, Kenkre FC, Companaroes SC, Bodyline FC and hosts KSA. Cash prizes and surprise gifts will be presented to the winners and runners-up. For more information contact: Mr. Prakash Shetty 9820004127.

BENGALURU RACES TODAY: CARD AND SELECTIONS

Chance: Spanish Cannon; Remembrance Of You By Shalivahana

ANGALORE: There are nine races today and the first starts at 1.45 p.m.

1. The Belur Plate-Division II 1100M 1.45 P.M. 1.Cool Icemint 55 Ramesh Kumarn 2.Rock With Us 55 M. Noornabi 3.Shining Bay 55 Arshad Alam 4.Vito 55 Shobhan Babu 5.Zulu Fantasy 55 Ashok Kumar A. 6.Apollo Rising 53.5 Anjar Alam 7.Battle Empress 53.5 Kiran Rai P 8.Cattleya 53.5 J.H. Christopher 9.Good Fruit 53.5 t. S. Jodha 10.Summer Sky 53.5 K. Raja Rao 11.Windamare 53.5 R. Vaibhav Win Good Fruit; Battle Express 2. The Ramanagar Plate 1200M 2.15 P.M. 1.Brazilian Beauty 62.5 mudassar Nazar 2.Zizzi 62.5 m. Noornabi 3.Ace Shineon 61 J.H.Christopher 4.Colour Of Gold 60.5 k. Raja Rao 5.Big Copper Penny 60 Vishwanath A. 6.Sayyonee 59.5 m. Ravi 7.Secret Touch 59.5 t. S. Jodha 8.Shared Heart 59 Kiran Rai 9.Spark Of Illusion 58 B. Nayak 10.Buzzword 57 R. Vaibhav

11.La Lanterna 56 B. Mahesh 12. Segomo52 Chetan Kalay S. Win: Zizzi; Secret Touch 3. The Bhagamandala Plate 2000M 2.45 P.M. 1.Ancient Title 60 T. S. Jodha 2.Bright Lady 58 M. Noornabi 3.Roshan Star 57.5 vishwanath A. 4.Spanish Cannon 56.5 david Allan 5.Artic Attraction 55.5 r. Vaibhav 6.Pearl Reward 53.5 k. P. G. Appu 7.Viktor 53 Imran Chisty Win: Spanish Cannon; Wild Wild Angels 4. The Bugs Bunny Trophy 1200M 3.15 P.M. 1.Red Red Rose 57 T. S. Jodha 2.Hidden Star 54.5 a.r.pradeep 3.Pride N Glory 54.5 fr'co F Dasilva 4.Well Deserved 54.5 vishwanath A. 5.Eternal Desire 53 Kiran Rai P 6.Flame's Fury 53 Adarsh G. 7.Miracles Of Life 53 J.H.Christopher 8.She's Stunning 53 San.Kumarpaswan 9.The Soprano 53 David Allan 10.Wild Wild Angels 53 Shiva Kumar S. Win: The Sopra no; Wild Wild Ang els 5. The Devarayanadurga Plate - Division I 1400M 3.45 P.M. 1.Dofantasy 62 Vishwanath A. 2.Nibbley 62 Shobhan Babu 3.Sweet Angel 61 Ravi R. 4.Golden Wisdom 60.5 arshad Alam 5.Red Admiral 60.5 akshayasundaram 6.Royal Rein 60.5 j.h.christopher

7.Arziki 60 San.Kumarpaswan 8.Rakshitha 60 B. Mahesh 9.Assiduous 59 A.R.Pradeep 10.One Of A Kind 58.5 ashok Kumar A. 11.Love Is Life 58 M. Noornabi 12.Bronzino 57.5 g.y.rajesh Babu Win: Bronzino; One of A Kind 6. The Kanteerava Cup 1400 M: 4.15 P.M. 1.Ethophian 64.5 kiran Rai 2.Nickel Chrome 61.5 m. Noornabi 3.Maddox 60 B. Mahesh 4.Spaniard 59.5 t. S. Jodha 5.Apollo King 59 D. Gnaneshwar 6.Spiritual Star 58 Vinod Shinde 7.Valahak 56 Anjar Alam 8.Cool Approach 54.5 mudassar Nazar 9.One Time Magic 54.5 ashok Kumar A. 10.Shaka Zulu 54 J.H.Christopher 11.Lad King 52 Imran Chisty 12.Open Page 51.5 arshad Alam Win: Sp aniard; Lad King 7. The Gadag Plate 1200 M: 4.45 P.M. 1.Gagan Star 61.5 d. Gnaneshwar 2.Game Dancer 60.5 b. Mahesh 3.Arun 59.5 ravi R. 4.Gift Of Love 59.5 kiran Rai P 5.Youre Rocking 59 A.R.Pradeep 6.Alpine Shine 58 R. Vaibhav 7.The Guardian 58 J.H.Christopher 8.Saratoga Spring 57 M. Noornabi 9.Blue Star 56.5 mudassar Nazar 10.Artic Breeze 55.5 indrajeet Singh 11.Inspirator 55.5 vishwanath A.

12.Burden Of Lady 53.5 imran Chisty Win: Burden of Lady; Alphine Shine 8. The Devarayanadurga Plate - Division II 1400M: 5.15 P.M. 1.Star Kingdom 60 Chethana K. 2.Cardigan Bay 59.5 j.h.christopher 3.Zagato 58 Kiran Rai P4.Blackbird 57.5 Afsar 5.Cheddar Face 56.5 irvan Singh 6.Jet Set Go 56.5 s. Babu 7.Seven Of Hearts 56.5 b. Mahesh 8.Cherry Hinton 55.5 mohammed Shoaib 9.Abba 53.5 imran Chisty 10.Emancipation 53.5 arshad Alam 11.Just In 53.5 adarsh G. 12.Musical Romance 53.5 shanth Kumar Win: Emancipation; Abba 9. The Belur Plate - Division I 1100M: 5.45 P.M. 1.Flying Bullet 55 Kiran Rai P 2.Insight 55 Ashok Kumar A. 3.Rapid Bolt 55 T. S. Jodha 4.Sharp Witted 55 Fr'co F Dasilva 5.Starhunt 55 A.R.Pradeep 6.Zeeshan 55 Irvan Singh 7.Atmos 53.5 j.h.christopher 8.Clifden Bay 53.5 r. Vaibhav 9.Fair Game 53.5 k. Raja Rao 10.Remembrance Of You 53.5 david Allan Win: Remembrance Of You; Flying Bullet

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ARIS: Neymar scored a hattrick as World Cup hosts Brazil routed South Africa 50 while bitter rivals Argentina laboured to a 0-0 draw in Romania with Lionel Messi struggling with illness. On a bumper night of friendly internationals yesterday, just 99 days out from the start of the World Cup, Brazil were too hot for an outclassed South Africa at Soweto's Soccer City, the venue for the 2010 final. Chelsea's Oscar opened the scoring on 10 minutes, Barcelona ace Neymar struck once in the first half and twice in the second, and Manchester City's Fernandinho marked his first start with a goal as well. It was the final warm-up for the 2014 World Cup title favourites before the May announcement of the 23-man squad. South Africa, who stunned world and European champions Spain 1-0 at the same stadium last November but have not qualified for the World Cup in Brazil, were overawed and outclassed. "It was not an easy game. The scoreline does not tell the story. South Africa played well -- they moved the ball well," said Brazil coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari. "The difference was that Brazil have very special players. We are happy with what we saw, but there are one or two things we need to work on, and that will be done at training sessions. The players worked hard for the team and not themselves."

Vijender joins Raja's rebel faction in IABF

NEW DELHI: The rebel faction in the terminated Indian Amateur Boxing Federation today got a massive shot in the arm with Olympic and World Championships bronzemedallist Vijender Singh agreeing to be on the athletes commission proposed by the group led by former Secretary General Brig. (Retd) P K Muralidharan Raja. The rebel group, which claims to have the backing of 23 of the 35 state units on board, is set to approach AIBA after the world body sought applications from "any group of people with passion and love for our sport to submit applications for the establishment of a new National Federation". "When I was approached by Brigadier Raja to be on the athletes commission of his faction, I readily agreed because I have full faith in this group's ability to lead Indian boxing out of this crisis," Vijender said."Indian boxing should have grown by leaps and bounds but instead, we have touched the lowest point,â&#x20AC;? Vijender added.

IN BRIEF Mizoram play TN, Railways face Maharashtra in Santosh Trophy

SILIGURI: High flying Mizoram will look to extend their seven-match winning streak when they take on Tamil Nadu and a buoyant Railways face Maharashtra in the two semifinals of the 68th National Championships for Santosh Trophy at the Kanchenjunga Stadium here today. Mizoram have been the toast of this year's nationals, steamrolling opponents more often than not en route the last-four stage. The North Eastern side has not only won all four of their Final Round matches from Group A but has also shown no mercy on its regional counterparts in the Zonals. Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, have had a roller-coaster ride so far winning two and losing two in the final round. Finishing second in Group A with six points from 4 matches, the two-time finalists will look to exploit the only chink in Mizoram's armour, which has been their inexperience at this level.

Gangjee top Indian at qualifiers

Argentina's Lionel Mess challenges for the ball with Romania's Dragos Grigore during an international friendly soccer game at the National Arena stadium in Bucharest, Romania on Wednesday. In Bucharest, Argentina could only draw 0-0 against Romania in a friendly which saw Neymar's Barcelona teamate Lionel Messi play the whole of the match despite being physically sick seven minutes in. Argentinian coach Alex Sabella started with pretty much his first choice side with Messi in the playmaking role while Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain

were the strikeforce and other regulars such as Angel di Maria, Javier Mascherano and Pablo Zabaleta also featured. But the twotime world champions toiled to create any serious openings. In Barcelona, Colombia drew 1-1 with Tunisia as the South Americans' lack of a cutting edge in the absence of knee injury victim Radamel Falcao was exposed. With Los Cafeteros' World Cup

opener against Greece just over three months away, coach Jose Pekerman gave a number of his fringe players the chance to shine as Christian Zapata, Fredy Guarin, J Martinez all were benched. Falcao's Monaco teammate James Rodriguez opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Tunisian keeper Farouk Ben Mustapha had felled Victor Ibarbo after 20 minutes.

Saina in second round, Sindhu out of All England Championship B

IRMINGHAM: Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal emerged as the lone survivor at the USD 400000 All England Championship, thrashing Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour in straight-games to reach the second round even as compatriot P V Sindhu fell by the wayside, here. The 23-year-old notched up an easy 21-15 21-6 win over Gilmour in a women's singles match to bring some smiles back to the Indian camp after men's singles players Parupalli Kashyap, Kidambi Srikanth and mixed doubles pair of Tarun Kona and Ashwini Ponnappa lost in the opening round. World No. 10, Sindhu too found the going tough and her debut at the All England was spoilt by Sun Yu of China in another women's singles match. Sindhu, who held a 2-1 record against Sun before the match, suffered a 16-21 15-21 loss in a 47-minute match at the National Indoor Arena here. Saina was the only bright spot on a dismal day for Indian bad-

minton as she produced a dominating performance to sent Gilmour packing in 32 minutes. She will take on Beiwen Zhang of USA in the second round. The seventh seeded Indian opened up a 3-1 lead early on and then kept increasing the distance

even though Gilmour was breathing down her neck for most of the time but Saina eventually reeled off four straight points from 16-14 to pocket the first game. In the second game, Saina was more dominating as she registered eight straight points to reach 10-2, then had two bursts of four straight points to move to 18-4. She didn't give any chance to Gilmour to make any comeback and closed the door on her comfortably. Saina had beaten Gilmour at the Denmark Open last year. Sindhu, however, had a difficult time against Sun as she lagged behind 5-9 early on and though the Indian clawed back at 12-12 and then at 15-15, the Chinese reeled off five points on the trot to win the opening game. In the second game too, Sun moved to 4-2 initially and then extended the lead to 11-7. Sindhu narrowed down the gap to 12-13 but the Chinese was successful in staving off the challenge from the 18-year-old Indian in the end.

CHONBURI (THAILAND): It was a tough day for Indian hopefuls at the Open Qualifying Series-Thailand as Rahil Gangjee emerged as the best with one-under 71. Gangjee, who was placed tied 15th, is three behind the leader Hiroshi Iwata (68) of Japan at the end of the first round of the 36-hole qualifier. Chiragh Kumar (73) was the second best at tied 28th, while the better-known names Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chowrasia and Himmat Rai had a disappointing outing. Lahiri pulled out after the first round of 74, while Chowrasia carded 78 and Himmat shot 79. Gangjee started in style with back-to-back birdies but gave away a shot on fourth. A birdie on seventh followed by a bogey on eighth meant he turned in one-under. On the back nine, he bogeyed the 16th and birdied the 17th.

Lifter Rahul wins two gold, a silver in Asian Youth Championship

NEW DELHI: Ragala Venkat Rahul opened India's medal account in the 16th Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships by winning two gold and one silver in the boy's 77kg weight category at Bangsaen in Thailand today. Rahul bagged a silver in snatch (133kg) and a gold each in clean and jerk (163kg)and in total lift (296kg). The Championships is the continental qualification event for the 2nd Youth Olympic Games to be held in August in Nanjing, China. On the second day yesterday, Lalu Taku finished fourth in boys' 62kg weight category with efforts of 107kg (snatch), 137kg (clean and jerk) and 244kg (total lift).

Bernie says F1 will not return to India in 2015

NEW DELHI: F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has made a shock statement that the race will "surely" not return to India next year even as the organisers, JPSI, remained optimistic that the Formula One caravan will arrive in the country in 2015. The 2014 race was dropped from the calender due to bureaucratic hurdles even as the official version was that it was scrapped due to logistic reasons.Ecclestone was quoted as saying by media that "at the moment, India won't be on for next year for sure". "Probably 2016... They're gradually getting over all the bureaucracy with the tax position inside the country and the general finance," the 82-year-old was quoted as saying by the 'Guardian'.

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014 In appreciation of the humanity and hospitality of the two brothers, Lerasia invited them to his village, accorded a big—welcome to them and offered them several types of gifts, many bull-like imaqauna due to which they became rich. The value and power of inner wealth was now understood by the villagers.

Sanskrit Entire Q 1 Ans 1: This ancient story tells us how various things should be used. For the creation of even a trifling thing, there is a need of natural resources as well as human efforts. After purchasing an attractive thing, if, later on, it is not liked then we easily throw it out. It should be kept in mind that a thing would certainly be of use in some form or other. Keeping away the thought of ‘use and throw’ make use of it again and again in different ways. The Indian thinking that one should not make unnecessary purchases, is worth following. Ans 2: Just as there was a wish fulfilling tree in ancient times, similarly in this modern period, the internet itself is the wish fulfilling tree, giving knowledge. It satisfies in just a twinkling of an eye, whatever is desired by the mind or the longing for knowledge. The knowledge of various sciences and arts, news of the world, information about various institutions and departments, thousands of books, knowledge useful for touring, reservation of seats, viewing of far off people, conversation with them and general knowledge, all become available by this. This modern wish fulfilling tree gives us all types of information. Statistical knowledge and computer software are available on the internet. Ans 3: AidtI: What are these sentiments and their emotions? How is this possible to express sentiments in dramas? Lady Teacher: Sage Bart states, just as in the kitchen, a meal is prepared with proper cooking methods and full of the six rsa becomes fit to taste, in drama also, an artistic work having different sentiments and with acting becomes enjoyable and charming to the people like it. Hence these special actions are known as dramatic sentiments. AidtI: How many sentiments are there? And what are their names? Lady Teacher: There are nine famous sentiments namely love, humour, wrath, compassion, bravery, wonder, disgust, horror, (and) tranquility as well. Ans 4: Two or three days are not adequate for seeing such an extensive forest, as its area is wide spread and variegated. Different types of locations are created here for birds of different nature. Dry grassland for the birds on land, waterbodies or marshy places for water birds, as also big trees which have become the residence of birds in trees are there here. Several bird trees are accepted by birds of different colours for residence here. Birds on trees, birds on grasslands and even birds in water stay here in large numbers. Ans 5: In A.D. 1947, he was invited as a special guest by the ivhsaka^isana university situated in America. He was honoured there as well even in a foreign country due to his creation of a statue of the Vice-chanceller honourable dlaana in front of the spectators. The sculptures embodying the creativity of Shri Karmarkar glitter (look beautiful) in front of the institution such as the Mumbai High Court, rvaInd` naTya maindr, Jehangir Art Society etc. He was not only a sculptor but also a sea of kindness and the lover of his nation. He always gave help for the upliftment of his village. He was a patron of poor students. He was indeed a great shelter for the underground freedom fighters.

Phalashruti Shikshan Mandal Phalashruti Shikshan Mandal, Mumbai, is an educational organization that has been rendering guidance to students appearing for the SSC Board exams for the last two decades.

MODEL ANSWER PAPER B) Ans 1: There Lord [nd` in disguise of a brahmin, after seeing him (tpaod<a) resorted to terrible penance and being surprised, came near him to prevent him from penance. And on approaching there he drew out the sand again and again, and threw it in the water full of waves, from the bank of the river ga=\gaa. Ans 2: That is truly a root of greatness, for men, that happiness, that success, that power, that blessedness is real which is obtained without solicitation. A stranger who does good things is indeed a friend, but a friend who does bad things is a stranger. A disease, though in the body is painful and a medicine, though in a forest is beneficial. Ans 3: I salute to that God, who is nonmanifest and yet all - pervasive who is eternal and beyond qualities and who is of the nature of consciousness, who is the cause of what is manifest and who is thus both manifest and nonmanifest. May that fa$kI dynasty be happy for long on the earth until such time as the moon, the sun and the stars etc. are there in the sky. Ans 4: Qama- (righteousness) is a source of all pleasures. It is beneficial. Wise people treasure (practise) Qama-. It is only Qama- by which one attains salvation. Salutation to that Qama-. There is no other friend like Qama- for materialistic people. Mercy is the origin of Qama-. I devote myself to Qamaeveryday. O Qama- Protect me. Q. 2 A) Group 1 Ans 1: In the lesson }jaa-saJcaya: eva QanaSaHcaya:. while discussing energy Eaoyaa informs paqa- about the bio—gas and bio-diesel. Bio-gas arises from cow-dung, the remains of leaves and garbage. Similarly bio-diesel is created from castor oil seeds, maQauk seeds and churned pieces of sugarcane. Ans 2: In the lesson ‘Aai%makI saMpd\.’ Lerasia, the chief of a tribal group was a noble and compassionate man. He thought that real richness is the richness of mind. He gave importance to human values which he found in the behaviour of the two brothers. Without paying attention to his ugly appearance they took him to their old house, satisfied his hunger, gave him warmth of fire. Lerasia slept there happily. When he revealed his true form, some rich people ran to bring him to their own residence but Lerasia did not go elsewhere leaving the two poor brothers.

Ans 3: In the lesson ‘AnaQaa-: YaD\ vaOVa:.’ a message has been given for keeping oneself fit and fine. saaomaSamaa-, a rich merchant was so busy that he did not pay attention to his health. As a result he suffered from ill-health. He sent his servant to invite AnantBaT\T a great physician for his treatment. But the servant returned home with a written message by the physician. The message was as follows — “I will be happy to treat Your Honour. But I expect my ruin to he followed. The patient desirous of my treatment should himself come to me. Please, let him come on foot after sunrise.” Group 2 Ans 1 In the sauBaiYatÊ “&anaona puMsaaM…………mahanauBaava:.’ the uniqueness and greatness of knowledge is described. Knowledge is the foundation of physical, cultural and spiritual progress of human beings and are accomplished by knowledge. Nothing can be achieved without knowledge, knowing these qualities noble people do not remain away from knowledge. Ans 2 The lesson ‘namaaima raYT/Qvajama\’ glorifies the hard work of farmers as well as the sacrifice of the soldiers. The farmers have sprinkled the corn bearing green earth with drops of their perspiration, only by their hard work this earth has fructified and is smiling. That greenness of the green revolution has extended to the flag also. This green splendor of the flag always inspires the poetess to say ‘jaya

javaan,a jaya kisaana’

B) and C) Refer to the textbook. Q3. Ans 2: ]Vanama\.

]VanaM naama AabaalavaRd`Qaanaama\ AnddayakM ivaEaaintsqaanaM Klau. ]Vanao ivaivaQaa: vaRxaa: lata: ca SaaoBanto. vaRxasmaaopirM isqata: Kama: maQaurM kUjaint. ]Vanao ivaSaala: ]%sa: vat-to. baalaa: ]Vanao ËIDint. vaRd\Qaa: ivaharaqa-ma\ AagacCint p`sannaa: ca Bavaint. At eva sava-o janaa: ]Vanaaya smaRhyaint.

Q 4 Ans 1: 1 kdaica%a sa: svasahkairiBa: sah dhuMvait-naM

kHcanaM gaàmaM gat:. 2 t%pUva-M kdaip sa t~ na gatvaana\. 3 gaàmap`vaoSaa%a\ pàk\ laorisayaa Aa%maanaM kSaaGaatO: vaìNatM Ìtvaana\. 4 ksyaica%a\ AaoYaQao: A=\garsasya ivalaopna maip svaSarIro ÌtM¸ yatstsya SarIrM ]cCUnaM $gNaimava ca dInaM saHjaatma\. 5 tsyaaopir tona maRi<akaip ilaPta yat: sa: dInatrao|dRSyat .

Q 5 A Ans 1 In the autobiography named ‘The wing of fire,’ the former president ‘Baartr%na’ Da^ Abdula klaama writes….’ He alone is a successful hero who can get together capable people. He should continuously employ fresh blood (young people) in the organisation. He should be an expert in the solution of problems and implementation of new ideas. He should be capable of providing energy to his groups. He should give credit to others whenever and wherever necessary. He should praise them publicly but show their faults only in private. Q5 B. Ans 3: Works are accomplished only through efforts and not by entertaining desires. (Just as) animals do not enter the mouth of a sleeping lion.

(It) cannot be stolen away by thieves, cannot be taken away by kings, cannot be divided among brothers and is never burden-some. When spent, it always gets increased. Wealth in the form of knowledge is the highest of all riches. Q 6. Ans 2: In the lesson ‘klaanaM p`varM ica~ma\’ we come to know what enchances the beauty of a painting. Sweetness, size of land, separateness, resemblance, decline and increase — these would be the eight qualities involved in a picture and enhance the beauty of the picture. Secondly, in the art of painting the painter is tested and his proficiency is also manifested by the composition of colours. The proper and appropriate mixture of colours adds to the beauty of a painting. A picture does not become attractive without proper dimension. Besides nine sentiments namely love, bravery, compassion etc. should be manifested in the picture. The important aspect of a picture is its beauty. The painter should know the proportion of each limb. Ans 3: In the lesson ‘klaanaM p`varM ica~ma\’ we are informed about the colours that help to enhance the beauty of the picture. “It is said that the painters profiiciency is manifested by the composition of colours. White, red, yellow, black and green ——these five colours are known as the principal or primary colours. The number of secondary colours becomes infinite by the mixture of two or three colours. However, black and white colours are extremely important for preparing the mixture. The beauty of the picture is enhanced by the mixture of colours. Q7. 1)

yaqaa Sar%pUiNa-maa p`kaSaona ivaiSaYyato savaa-sau urai~Yau tqaOva kait-kmaasasya Amaavasyaa itimaroNa ivaiSaYyato. savaa-sau rjanaIYau. AsyaaM ra~aO svagaa-yato Klau BaUlaaok:. sqaanao sqaanao pjvailata: dIpa: ivalasaint. Eauyato yadispna\ idnao pura EaI ramacand`: ravaNaM h%vaa AgaaoQyaavaaisaiBa: gaRhaiNa rqyaa: rajamaaga-: ca pirmaaija-ta:. ptakaima: taorNaO: Ala= Ìta: . eYa: hYaao-%sava: Anaona $poNa eva $Z: saHjaat:. laSmaIpUjaa [it Apr: ivaSaoYa: Asya idvasasya. Aismannaova idnao bailanaa bandIÌta laxamaI: Bagavata maaoicata.At: eva Aismana idnao laSmaIpUjanaM iËyato yaona mau@ta laxmaI AsmaakM gaRhma AagacCo%a\.

Q 8 Ans A: 1 gaRhaNantu ga`h gaRh\ (9 UP) here (PP) imperative mood. Third person plural. 2 itqaaO itiqa (M) (F) noun ending in locative singular. 5 Asya [dma\ (M/N) pronoun genitive singular. Ans B: 1 dohja: dohoÀdohat\ jaayato [it. ]ppd t%pu$Ya

2 tpaoQana: tp: eva QanaM yasya sa:. bahuva`Iih 3 navaarsaa: navaa rsaa:. kma-Qaarya

Ans C:

1 svap`aNaastaO: svap`aNaa: + tO: 2 ma%vaoit ma%vaa + [it 4 vaagaNaiya%vaa vaa + AgaNaiya%vaa

Ans D: 3 dUrt: x samaIpt: 4 SanaO: x sa%varma\Ê SaaIGa`ma\ 5 ga%vaa x Aaga%ya Ans E

1´ svaamaI inaScalaÁ jaat:. 2´ Bagavaana saugatÁ eva Asmaakma\ ipta. 3´ ik karNaM to ija&asaayaaÁÆ 4´ ivapxaoYau xamaavant: santÁ sauÌtapadpaÁ 5´ baalyao eva sa ip~a sah maR%p`itmaaÁ inamaa-tuM p`arBat.

Ans F

1´ gacCta kalaona saÁ Asvaasqayama\. 2´ ramamaindro AyaM C~pitiSavarayasya ica~M ivalaoiK%avaana\. 3´ rai~: Ayaat\.À yaata.