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BJP supporters, led by former MLA Raj Purohit, and deputy leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Gopinath Munde, celebrate outside the State BJP Office at Nariman point on Sunday.
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters led by AAP national executive member Mayank Gandhi celebrate at Azad Maidan on Sunday
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Akali Dal. Meanwhile, there was he state BJP leader- unashamed rejoicing in ship is livid with its Mumbai’s Azad Maidan former party presi- with the AAP hailing its dent Nitin Gadkari’s rather performance in the capital cavalier comment, terming as a stupendous one, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a all within a year of its for“chillar party” (loose mation. In the evening, change) just ahead of the the euphoria had rubbed Delhi assembly polls. It off on its cadres, with firmly believes that this is dancing and speeches and the cause of the party’s vows expressed afresh that poor showing in the polls, now it was onward to the with a sinecure win that Lok Sabha. leaves it with little. The Not that the BJP was in final tally post 4 pm yester- mourning. Shrugging off day was 31 to the BJP, 28 for the AAP yapping at its very the AAP, 8 to the Congress Continued on pg 3 « and 3 for the Shiromani
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OPINIONS
By Shwetha Kannan
W
ith cases of sexual assault reported on a daily basis from across the country showing a definite spike in numbers, it would seem at first to indicate that there is an increase in such crimes. However, the flipside is that this spike could be the result of increased reporting of rape against the backdrop of the out-
rage such crimes spark and greater media coverage coming out strongly in favour of stringent punishment for the perpetrators. Meanwhile, psychologists, sociologists and other like minded people feel that high numbers also imply that the prevalence of sexual assault is now being taken seriously and that is not a bad thing. Another positive that came out of this was the demand for more
Know the prevailing laws: Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
According to the anti-rape laws under Section 375 of the IPC, “A man is said to commit ‘rape’ who, except in case hereinafter excepted, has sexual intercourse with a woman under circumstances falling under any of the six following descriptions First- against her will. Secondly - without her consent. Thirdly - with her consent when her consent has been obtained by putting her or any person in whom she is interested in fear of death or of hurt. Fourthly - with her consent when the man knows that he is not her husband, and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is or believes herself to be lawfully married. Fifthly - with her consent when at the time of giving such consent, by reason of unsoundness of mind or intoxication or administration by him, personally or through another way of stupefying or unwholesome substance, she is unable to understand the nature and consequences of that to which she gives consent. Sixthly - with or without her consent, when she is under sixteen years of age. EXPLANATION: penetration is sufficient to constitute the sexual intercourse necessary to the offence of rape. EXCEPTION: Sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape.
stringent anti-rape laws which in turn resulted in the Amendment Act coming into existence. The genesis of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, is the recommendations made by a judicial committee headed by J. S. Verma. A former Chief Justice of India, he was appointed by the Central government on December 22, 2012, to submit a report within 30 days, suggesting amendments to crimi-
nal law to sternly deal with sexual assault cases. This was a fall-out of the gruesome Nirbhaya case in Delhi that happened on December 16, 2012. On February 1, 2013, the cabinet ministers approved an Ordinance giving effect to the changes in law as suggested by the Verma Committee Report of which 90% of the suggestions were incorporated. The Bill that was finally passed by the Lok Sabha on March 19 and by the Rajya Sabha on March 21, contained several changes from the provisions in the Ordinance. It received Presidential assent on April 2 and came into force from April 3. While these laws are meant to deal with the widely acknowledged forms of sexual violence, what about the other forms of rape considered non-traditional by society because they involve assault upon women within marriage, men and transgenders? Why do such cases tend to remain unreported despite their occurrence being known? Lack of appropriate laws to deal with such cases might be a reason.
The definition of ‘rape’ by Section 375 of the IPC seems to sideline cases of sexual assault and abuse of other kinds that are prevalent in society but are yet to be talked about. The use of the pronouns ‘her’ and ‘she’ and emphasis on ‘penetration between man and woman’ leaves transgenders and men out of the ambit of ‘rape,’ making them feel helpless against these crimes that are commonly committed against them. And the exception in the law excludes ‘marital rape’ too.
The Amendment Act:
This Act brought in a change in definition of rape under the IPC. The word rape has been replaced with sexual assault in Section 375 and penetrations other than penile penetration have been added as an offence. Here acts like penetration of penis or any object or any part of body to any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anus of another person or making another person do so, apply of mouth or touching private parts constitutes the offence of sexual assault. The section has also clarified that penetration means ‘penetration to any extent,’ and lack of physical resistance is immaterial for constituting an offence. In either of the above mentioned laws, neither are transgenders included nor has marital rape found a mention as an issue requiring a separate law despite it being a part of the recommendations given by the Verma Committee Report. These vulnerable sections of society are often subjected to inhumane acts of forced and unnatural sex but their plight remains hidden owing to lack of support from the judicial system and the fear of their issues being belittled, laughed at and being stigmatised. Through a three part series of first person accounts, the ADC focuses on sexual violation of women by their husbands, same sex rape and finally, transgender rape. Such cases exist, often in the public domain. Yet there is a silence on the subject that results in considerable numbers of individuals becoming increasingly vulnerable to and helpless against such offences. Tomorrow: Marital rape, where a twenty-nine-year old mother of a seven-year-old child speaks about her nightmarish experience of being subjected to this form of abuse for almost five years before she began to do something about it.
What do you think the spike in number of cases of violence against women indicates: Actual increase in crime or better reporting? Sneha Iyer PR Executive Better reporting Violence against women has always existed. But societal norms never allowed women to talk about it as such issues are considered taboo.
Supriya Preeta Satish Social Worker Better reporting The way cases of violence against women are being reported in the media and the fact that people are talking about it now makes it seem there is a rise in numbers. Naveen Nair PR Professional Better reporting Cases of violence against women always existed. I believe that the media needs to follow with campaigns that talk about women’s rights and safety. The numbers haven’t gone up as such. Varsha Ganesh Student Better reporting Women being assaulted and abused isn’t a new phenomenon. But the way more cases are now being brought to light, we feel that there is an increase in cases of violence against women.
Vivek Viswanathan Student Better reporting Cases are being taken seriously. Women’s willingness to talk and media’s interest in the issue is getting more cases out in the open. Readers wishing to participate in ‘Opinions’ may send us their name, day-time telephone number with a passport-size photograph to letters@afternoondc.in Your Subject line must be: opinion
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ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS: NEW DELHI RAJASTHAN MADHYA PRADESH CHHATTISGARH
Seats 70: Seats 199: Seats 230: Seats 90:
BJP 31, BJP 162, BJP 165, BJP 49,
INC 8, INC 21, INC 58, INC 39,
India Inc Views
Indian Inc today believes the outcome of elections in the four states should be seen as a strong message to the government as well as political parties for ensuring corruption-free rule and good governance. Here’s what they had to say...
"Congress has been shown the door for poor political leadership and unconvincing approach to corruption." — Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairman and MD, Biocon
"Certainly, the voter may not understand the complexities of economics, but he/she reacts rather strongly if his/her purchasing power is curtailed by inflation." — Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat
Crowds of BJP supporters marched and dancedf in Thane, as they took to the streets with framed portraits of Gujarat CM and prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi.
AAP 28, NPP 4, BSP 4, BSP 1,
the Lok Sabha polls. Election results this time have thrown out a clear message about the need for good governance. The results have given a strong message that government and political parties need to ensure good governance and provide corruption free rule”.
Others 3 Others 12 Others 3 Others 1
have expressed their anger against the corruption and price rise of the Congress. The deteriorating political atmosphere and the rise of Narendra Modi’s leadership has led to huge success for the BJP. The party cadres should not get carried away by the victory and should maintain the momentum of these poll results in to the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly polls that follow later and make all out efforts to rout the Congress even further”. However, BJP insiders revealed that had Gadkari been more careful with his words, the results in Delhi could have been different. In the case of Chattisgarh despite the Naxal attack that almost wiped out Congress stalwarts from that state, it was credible that incumbent chief minister Raman Singh held on to its bastion. RPI-Athawale faction leader Ramdas Athawale who has joined the BJP-Sena alliance, remarked “This victory is a rehearsal for Azad Shrivastav | ADC
in Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The leader of the opposition in the state Legislative Councl, Vinod Tawde, also addressed election rallies in New Delhi. The Shiv Sena too joined in congratulating its ally the BJP. In his reaction, Sena MP Sanjay Raut remarked, “The anger against Congress amongst the public was visible. The Congress is soon going to be banished as the people have begun preparing for its last rites. The verdict was the out-pouring of the public anger against price rise and corruption of the Congress. The verdict of the assembly polls in four states will have its impact on Maharashtra. Had there been elections in Maharashtra the situation of the Congress could have been even more pitiable. People are fed up of seeing the faces of Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi”. Tawde in his reaction stated, “The people
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heels in the capital, and a close shave in Chattisgarh, ecstatic BJP leadership termed the verdict in the Assembly elections to four states of Delhi, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan as a precursor to ensuing Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections in Maharashtra. Speaking to newspersons at the state party office, BJP’s deputy leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gopinath Munde, remarked, “The success is because of the hard-work put in by Narendra Modi and the party cadres. There is an anti-Congress wave in the country and the people are fed up with the corrupt Congress regime. The victory has raised the morale of the party workers. The Lok Sabha polls are just few months away now. The antiCongress verdict witnessed in these assembly elections will be seen in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls as well”. For the BJP, the election results especially in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have been sweet in vioew of the work put in by leaders and cadres from Maharashtra. Party sources informed ADC that those among them especially from Mumbai with family ties in Rajasthan,were deputed to assist local leaders there. Similarly, party leaders from the Vidarbha region were assigned tasks to help the
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Mayank Gandhi, National Executive Member, Aam Aadmi Party:
Ecstatic over the Delhi assembly poll results AAP national executive member, Mayank Gandhi, while speaking to ADC yesterday, declared that the Delhi verdict will definitely have an impact on the morale of the party cadres in Maharashtra. “Although it is too early to say as to whether these assembly results will have any bearing on Maharashtra polls, the party has already put up its support base and has cadres in all the 35 district’s of Maharashtra with district and taluka level committees. We have already appealed to honest and clean prominent personalities, activists and honest cadres from other parties to join us. The people are fed up with the corrupt and communal politics of the BJP and the Congress. Once we offered the people the alternative of an ethical, clean option, the people have wholeheartedly supported us”.
Stock Market Pundits
The stock markets may see a strong up move this week amid results presenting a good show by the BJP in state assembly elections; believe most experts and Industry leaders...
"We see the Nifty sniffing at a new high of 6,300 on the decisive election results in four of the five states that went to polls immediately. — ICICI Securities, CEO and MD Anup Bagchi
"The election results were better than forecasted by the exit polls. The equity markets will respond very positively as investors will likely read this as a win for the NDA in June.” — Gautam Trivedi, MD & Head of Equities, Religare Capital Markets "Stock markets would definitely see a gap-up opening on Monday (today) and may hit an alltime high level. Now, the next big trigger for the stock market would be the general election in 2014." — Paras Bothra, Research Head, Ashika Stock Brokers.
NON-ELECTRIC BULB
Project Jal Jyoti’s simple energy solutions for slum-dwellers with a capful of bleach in a plastic bottle By Prashant Hamine
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The trees and decorations are already on sale all over Mumbai and the sunurbs, like at this outlet in Bandra West.
"These results will hopefully force the government to take quick decisions and work towards completing the economic reforms covering all sectors including real estate.” — CREDAI chairman, Lalit Kumar Jain
simple cost effective chemical trick has been put to use by Tata Power Company’s Club Enerji to solve energy woes of slumdwellers in Mumbai. The project aptly called ‘Project Jal Jyoti’ involves putting a capful of bleach and water in a 1.25 litre plastic bottle inserted through the ceiling,
half of which is above and half of it inside the room. The outside light passing through the water in the bottle causes refraction converting the bottom half of the bottle into a 60 Watt light bulb. The simple technology provides effective lighting during the day without the use of electricity thus reducing the dependency as well as costs. A youth-run initiative, the project aims at providing renewable and alternative source to traditional lighting. Class X students from Mini Club of Queen Mary School, Grant Road in collaboration with project Jal Jyoti collected 1.25 litres of waste plastic
bottles. The bottles filled with water and a capful of bleach were sealed with industrial sealants to secure the bottle with the rooftop as well seal it completely to avoid any degradation of the bottles content. The bleach in the water prevents any and all bacterial growth. The bottle can thus be used for a period of five years. Club Enerji and project Jal Jyoti hope to engage women in the slums to make these bottle-lights themselves in their own homes in phase II of the initiative. So far the students have installed 15 such renewable and alternative sources of lights in slum areas.
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I have changed my name from Panwelkar Arfat Khalil Ahmad to Mr. Panvelkar Arfat Khalil Ahmad as per Affidavit. C-25732 I have changed my name from Rezwan S/o. Abdul Rehaman Jodhatar and Jubeda Abdul Rehaman Jodhatar to Rizwan S/o. Abdul Rehman Jodhatar and Zubeda Abdul Rehman Jodhatar Vide Affidavit dated 7th December, 2013. C-25733 I have changed my name from Mary Kutty Koshy to Lissy Baby Cherian as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25734 I have changed my name from Dipika Milan Barot to Deepika Milan Barot Vide Gazette No. X34828 dated 29-09-2004. C-25735 I Rupali Narayan Tikam have changed my name to Manisha Manojkumar Kharade vide Affidavit dated 25th March 2013. C-25736 I have changed my name from Imtiyaz Shaikh, to ‘Imtiaz Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 06/12/2013. C-25737 I have changed my name from Miss Kalindi Vasant Khanolkar to Mrs. Aparna Arun Tendulkar as per Affidavit Dated: 06/12/2013. Ornate-C-25738 I have changed my name from Ramchandra Mukattaya Katta to Ramchandra Muttaiah Kata as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-25739 I have changed my name from Anjanelu Ramchandra Katta to Anjanellu Ramchandra Kata as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-25740 I have changed my name from Sakera Saifuddin to Sakera Saifuddin Sabuwala as per Affidavit. C-25741
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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Laxmi Devivaishnav to Laxmivaishnav as per Affidavit dated 03rd December, 2013. C-25744 I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Mansukhbhai Bhuta to Rameshbhai Mansukhbhai Bhuta as per Affidavit dated 29th November, 2013. C-25745 I have changed my name from Ms. Jaimala Sitaram Kumbhare to Ms. Jaymala Sitaram Kumbhare as per Affidavit. C-25746 I have change my name form Ashok Baburao Vhangode to Ashok Baburao Vhanagade as per Affidavit. C-25747 I have change my name from Arjun Boduram to Arjun Boduram Prajapati as per Affidavit. C-25748 I have changed my name from Mrs. Jyoti Ulhas Keer to Mrs. Vrushali Ulhas Keer as per Affidavit. C-25749 I have changed my name from Kamla Purushottam Sharma to Kamla Purushottamchandr Mishr as per Affidavit. C-25750 I have changed my name from Rehana Abdul Karim to Khania Rehana yusuf as per Affidavit. C-25751 I have changed my name from Shabana Dawood Khan to Lakdawala Shabana Irfan as per Affidavit. C-25752 I have changed my name from M. Arsalan Anis Farooquie to Mohammed Arsalan Anis Farooquie as per Affidavit. C-25753 I have changed my name from Lakshmi Vaidyanathan to Lakshmi Vaidyanathan Iyer as per Affidavit. C-25754 I have changed my name from Parvati Raju Sulire to Parvathamma Raju Sulire as per Affidavit. C-25755 I have changed my name from Mohd Umar Ali Yusuf Alli Shaikh to Mohammed Umar Yusuf Ali Zardi as per Affidavit. C-25756
I have changed my name from Trushaben Kiritkumar Painter to Trusha Kirit Painter as per Affidavit dated 21st November, 2013. C-25742
I have changed my name from Shaikh Yusuf Ali Abdul Gani to Yusuf Ali Abdul Gani Zardi as per Affidavit. C-25757
I have changed my name from Kiranbhai/Kirankumar Dinesh Dawda to Kiran Dinesh Dawda as per Affidavit dated 21st November, 2013. C-25743
I have changed my name from Shaikh Saeeda Bi Yusuf Ali to Saeeda Bi Yusuf Ali Zardi as per Affidavit. C-25758
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I have changed my name from Fernandes Claudine to Claudina Mendes as per affidavit. C-25759 I have changed my name from Thelapurath Parameshwaran Seetha to Seetha Ramaswamy as per Affidavit. C-25760 I have changed my name from Shelma Sigfred Olivera to Shelma Robin Menezes as per Affidavit. C-25761 I have changed name from Namdeo Gurav to Namdev Gurav as per Affidavit. C-25762 I have changed my name from Parvez Alam Asgar Ali Ansari to Parvez Akbar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-25763 I have changed my name from Sherkhan Sabiha Mujib to Sabiya Abdul Sattar Memon as per Affidavit. C-25764 I have changed my name from Asgar Ali Ansari to Akbar Subrati Shaikh as per Affidavit.
I have changed my name from Ramaben Babubhai Ravaria to Ramilaben Babubhai Ravaria as per Affidavit. C-25776
I have changed my name from Hasan Raza Syed Mohd Syed to Hasan Raza Mohd Sayed as per affidavit. C-25792
I have changed my name from Ram Girish Yadav to Ram Yadav as per Affidavit. C-25777
I have changed my name from Syed Fehmida Bano Mir Vali to Fahmida Hasan Raza Sayed as per affidavit. C-25793
I have changed my name from Ashwini Janardan Dayare to Ashwini Janardhan Dayre as per Affidavit Dated 06/12/2013. C-25778 I have changed my name from Zubair Ahmad Amin Saheb Momin to Zubair Ahmad Amin Momin as per Affidavit. C-25779
I have changed my name from Surendra Singh Yadav to Surendra Yadav as per Affidavit. C-25767 I have changed my name from Ashish Kumar Manglaprasad Dubey to Ashish Manglaprasad Dubey as per Affidavit. C-25768 I have changed my name from Jacqueline Gorichand Dalai to Jacklene Sunny Belwalkar as per Affidavit. C-25769 I have changed my name from Arya Bai Ankushe to Jaya Ankushe as per Affidavit. C-25770
I Manvar Shaikh have changed my name to Manwar Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25796
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I Rajia Ali Manvar Shaikh have changed my name to Rajiya Manwar Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25797
I have changed my name from Tasmeem Akbar Ali to Sain Tasneem Akbar Ali as per Affidavit. C-25781 I have changed my name from Kushe Jha to Kushehwer Jha as per Affidavit. C-25782 I have changed my name from Namdeo Ramchandra Gawali to Namdeorao Gawali as per Affidavit. C-25783 I have changed my name from Kavita Chandrakant More to Siddhi Sunil Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-25784 I have changed my name from Bhaskar Uchil Battappadi to Bhaskar Keshava Uchil as per affidavit. C-25785 I have changed my name from Rihanabee Aslam Khan to Rehana Aslam Khan as per affidavit. C-25786
I have changed my name from Ravindra Rao Ankushe to Ravindra Ankushe as per Affidavit. C-25771
I have changed my name from Hiteshkumar Balubhai Surti to Hitesh Balubhai Surti as per affidavit. C-25787
I have changed my name from Ullhas Purushottm Soparkar to Ulhas Purushottam Soparkar as per Affidavit. C-25772
I have changed my name from Mohsin Mahmad Khan to Mohsin Khan as per affidavit. C-25788
I have changed my name from Shahjahan to Mohammed Gafoor as per Affidavit. C-25773 I have changed my name from Ramlath to Parveen Mohammed Gafoor as per Affidavit. C-25774 I have changed my name from Rakesh Kumar to Rakesh Mittanlal Agarwal as per Affidavit. C-25775
I Mumtaz Azam Khan have changed my name to Mumtaz Azam Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25795
I have changed my name from Khudaija Zubair Ahmad Momin to Khadija Zubair Ahmad Momin as per Affidavit.
C-25765 I have changed my name from Sangam Ludhani to Kumar Sangam Ludhani as per Affidavit. C-25766
I have changed my name from Halid Ali Mohamed to Halidali Nainarmohamed Rawther as per affidavit. C-25794
I have changed my name from Mohd Nahur Moiddin to Mohideen Nainarmohamed Rawther as per affidavit. C-25789 I have changed my name from Akhtar Husain Ahamed Shaikh to Akhtar Ahamed Shaikh as per affidavit. C-25790 I have changed my name from A Rahman Salim Shaikh to Abdul Rehman Salim Shaikh as per affidavit. C-25791
We Manwar Ali Shaikh & Rajiya Manwar Ali Shaikh have changed our minor daughter’s name from Nagama Manwar Ali Shaikh @ Nagma Manvar Shaikh to Nagma Manwar Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25798 I Ganpat Shankar Bhayarat have changed my name to Ganpat Shankar Bahirat as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/11/13. C-25799 I Miss. Yogini Chandrakant Vadekar have changed my name to Mrs. Vandana Ganpat Bahirat as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated : 11/11/13. C-25800 I Mangla Harriram Thakker have changed my name to Mangla Hariram Thakkar as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-45471 dated: 07/11/13. C-25801 I Arpana have changed my name to Arpana Garg as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-46589 dated: 14/11/13. C-25802 I Chaitanya Kumar have changed my name to Chaitanya Mishra as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-46588 dated : 14/11/13. C-25803 I Mrs. Hansa Dharmen Purohit have changed my name to Mrs. Heena Dharmen Purohit as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/12/13. C-25804 I Miss. Chandni Dharmen Purohit have changed my name to Miss. Charmi Dharmen Purohit as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/12/13. C-25805
I Lata Chandrakant Soni have changed my name to Lata Chandrakant Jagda as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-22015 dated: 22/09/11. C-25806 I Bhavin Chandrakant Zagda have changed my name to Bhavin Chandrakant Jagda as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-22021 dated : 22/09/11. C-25807 I Mahul Chandrakant Zagda have changed my name to Mehul Chandrakant Jagda as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-22014 dated : 22/09/11. C-25808 I Miss. Madhubala Mithalal have changed my name to Mrs. Madhu Basantkumar Sonigara as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated : 06/08/13. C-25809 I Javed Vahid Ali have changed my name to Javed Vahidali Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated : 07/12/13. C-25810 I Monali Sunil Oza have changed my name to Monali Sunil Ojha as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25811 I Mehmoodbhai Ibrahim Raje Momin have changed my name to Mehmood Ibrahim Maknojiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25812 I Diptibahen Lakhamashi Patel have changed my name to Deepa Kamlesh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25813 I Mustkim Ahmed Vajeer Ahmad have changed my name to Mustakim Vazir Ahmed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25814 I Arif Kapadia have changed my name to Mohammed Arif as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25815 I Chhaya Subhash Padwal have changed my name to Sneha Subhash Padwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated : 06/12/13. C-25816 I Brahmabhatt Manishaben Gunvantray have changed my name to Hina Ghanshyam Barot as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25817 I Peeter Shetty @ Peter Chety have changed my name to Peter Chetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25818 I Sushila Mery Peeter Shetty @ Shushila Marry Peter Chety have changed my name to Sushila Mary Peter Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25819 I Moiesen Peeter Shetty have changed my name to Moieson Peter Chetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-25820
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Republican Disarray Ever since the demise of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on December 6, 1956, his legacy of the Republican Party of India (RPI) has been in tatters. The picture today of the RPI is a sad tale of ego clashes amongst the remnants of leadership that is splintered into several factions. Each of the leaders be it Ambedkar’s own grandson’s Prakash and Anandraj, Ramdas Athawale, R S
Gavai, Namdeo Dhasal and others do not see eyeball to eyeball with each other each claiming to be the rightful claimant to late Dr Ambedkars legacy. It is not for the first time that attempts at unification of the disparate RPI factions was never attempted before. Each time it has been attempted the various faction leaders have temporarily
come together only to part ways bitterly fighting with each other over who becomes the party president, the treasurer and who decides party tickets for elections. The tragedy of the movement has been that all the Schedule Caste community desires unity, the leadership is hopelessly divided into Congress, NCP, BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS camps. Moreover, the SC community is not as monolith as it is in state’s like Uttar Pradesh or Bihar and neither does it have any charismatic leader who can be a rallying point for all the factions. That is why you find a Vijay Kamble of the NCP jostling with Athawale to take credit for paving the way for a grand memorial of late Dr B R Ambedkar at Indu Mill. The disarray in the rank and file has only helped the major political parties in carving the SC vote bank amongst themselves. Although Athawale has rekindled the unity issue once again, his aligning with the right wing BJP-Shiv Sena alliance only for a Rajya Sabha ticket is hard to digest even for the Republican followers. If really the unity amongst the various RPI factions is achieved, the sizeable 10.20 percent SC
SIMHASAN Prashant Hamine | ADC population in the state can give the established political parties a run for their money during election time. But the moot question is will the egocentric factional leaders bury their differences?
Party Hopping It is only the beginning of the election season and the elections are still some months away and already politicians of all hues and ideologies have already begun scouting for greener pastures elsewhere. Politicians are clever enough to read the writing on the wall and embrace unlikely of all allies. So Kunbi Sena leader Vishwanath Patil who has almost exhausted all his options has once again joined the Congress fold. RPI faction leader Ramdas Athawale who has wooed the Congress, NCP in equal measure has done the unthinkable for some of the
Republican followers to join hands with the right-wing BJP-Sena alliance. It may be recalled that it was the same Athawale who had protested against the then BJP-Sena government during the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar firing incident in 1997. The latest to join the bandwagon is former Sena MP Mohan Rawale who while being sacked from the party heaped scorn on everybodys popular target of hate Milind Narvekar. The immediate reason for Rawale’s expulsion has been his recent meeting with MNS chief Raj Thackeray. According to sources another party leader NCP MLC Vinayak Mete is keen to switch political ideologies. Sureshdada Jain is a veteran at party hopping having quit Congress to join the Sena and become a Sena minister in the 1995-99 Sena-BJP government, only to quit and join the NCP and now has gone back to the Sena.
Bitter Sugar It has not surprised anyone in the political circles to find the central government doling out a Rs 7,200 crore interest free loan to bail out the ‘crisis ridden’ sugar industry in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and elsewhere. Because when it comes to crisis of such nature, politicians are quick to join ranks for the sake of saving the cooperative sugar industry. The industry now is slowly witnessing privatization in Maharashtra, unlike in UP where it is mostly privatized. Most of the politicians who had been crying hoarse over privatization of the cooperative sugar industry in Maharashtra are also owners of private sugar mills or mills which they have hired for operations. It has become quite a common practice to find cooperative sugar mills turning sick, later on auctioned and taken over by politicians under privatization where
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Ratify International Labour Convention, say domestic helps, as India is among 183 members who supported the convention in Geneva, but is yet to ratify it By Suresh Golani
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hree days after Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri accepted notices issued by the Bombay High Court, the court has issued notices to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Jaslok hospital and the state government following a petition filed by social activist Varsha Deshpande, challenging an order by the Magistrate Court refusing her application for documents pertaining to the couple’s child born through surrogacy. The petition was filed by Deshpande seeking action against Jaslok hospital, state government and the civic body under the Preconception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act (PCPNDT) after Deshpande had sought documents pertaining to the surrogacy process and documents collected by the BMC in its inquiry into the matter. Speaking to ADC, advocate Uday Warunjikar, representing
Deshpande in this petition said, “I had argued in the High Court that the refusal of the magistrate seeking documents pertaining to the surrogacy process was not justified. Accepting my contentions, the court issued notices to all the parties, including Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri. However, SRK’s lawyer accepted the notices in the court itself and then notices were issued to the other parties like civic body, Jaslok hospital and the state government.” She has alleged that the Khans had conducted a sex determination test before their third child,
AbRam, who was born through surrogacy. Deshpande has sought documents pertaining to the surrogacy process and documents collected by the BMC in its inquiry into the matter. The civic body initiated inquiry following Deshpande's allegations and gave a clean chit to Shahrukh and his wife, saying no offence under the PCPNDT Act had been committed. Justice R.P. Sondurbaldota of the Bombay High Court on Friday issued notices to Jaslok Hospital, and the civic body, and posted the matter for hearing on January 10. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in
they are not bound by restriction of trade and operational jurisdiction. In Maharashtra at least the cooperative sugar industry and overall cooperative sector is intertwined with local politics and politicians. The Congress and the NCP leaders especially from Western Maharashtra calling the shots. What has surprised many is the government apparent bail out to the sugar industry majority of which is now mostly in the private sector. All this, in the name of falling sugar prices in open market which all knew very well and the mills inability to pay the prices as demanded by the farmers who are stake-holders of the mills run by politicians. The practice of unsecured or interest free loans has had its dangers. The most recent example being the Beed district cooperative bank and the District Apex cooperative bank which was in the news for being almost on the verge of bankruptcy. It was little wonder then that a honest district collector like Sunil Kendrekar who went hammer and tongs after politicians of all hues in order to recover all the bad debts was unceremoniously transferred despite popular public backing, all too without any murmur of protest from any politician worth his salt.
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SRK - Gauri accept HC notices Allegations abound that that the Khan couple had a sex determination test conducted before their third child was born through surrogacy
Before Rawale it was the turn of Sena MP Anand Paranjape to suddenly change sides to NCP camp. What these leaders forget is that their party hopping for their own political convenience is not lost out on the voters who are keenly watching their actions.
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t has been more than two years since the landmark move by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva to adopt a convention that recognises the contribution of domestic workers, including those in the age bracket of 15 to 18 years. However, there has been little improvement in this labour sector, as the country is yet to ratify the convention and implement laws that would not only guarantee minimum wages and grant social security, but also education or vocational training for this large workforce. Calling the government’s attention to this, domestic helps from across Thane, Mumbai and Nashik took part in a mini convention held at the community hall in Bhayandar under the aegis of Anti-Child Labour Wing of the National Domestic Worker’s Welfare Trust (NDWWT) on Sunday. Activists of the NDWWT discussed at length the problems faced by domestic workers who are from the most marginalized communities,
besides being the most exploited. To protect the interests of the domestic workers, the ILO on June 16, 2011, adopted Convention 189 that offers protection to domestic workers. While India is among 183 supporting members who supported the convention, it is yet to ratify it. The NDWWT urged the government authorities to endorse the convention and introduce proper legislations regulating employment, conditions of work, and providing social security. “While the Child Labour Prohibition Act, 1986, is in force in the state, it treats work by children below 14 years in certain occupations as valid and does not facilitate rehabilitation of rescued children, on the other hand the Juvenile Justice Act, defines a child's age as 18 years, as the basis for taking action against child labour,” said Gyanesh Patil. BOXGive us proper education instead of Tabs and Laptops The state labour department has recently introduced a scheme to provide laptops and tablets to children of construction workers registered with the welfare board. However, activists claimed the government was diverting attention from their original demand and offering irrelevant schemes. Taking a dig at the scheme a section of youngsters who were present in the meet said, “We cannot afford to study, instead of churning out such useless schemes, give us proper education.”
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corporate office of Parmeshwari Realty Pvt Ltd (PRPL) was inaugurated on a grand scale, at Asmita Garden 1, near Poonam Complex, Mira Road East. The Dy Mayor of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation, Noorjehan Hussein had arrived well before the Chief Guest Gilbert Mendonca; and indulged in some light banter boasting about the rigidity with which she follows the law. Replying to a question on rampant illegal construction, she said, myself being in the construction industry, I have built a building upto the seventh floor and stopped; because the higher floors would be illegal. I therefore expect others to maintain restraint; but was quick to add,
PUBLIC NOTICE I, Amit Shambu Sharma, age 31 yrs, hereby residing at Opp. Piramal Company, Buvapada, Ambernath (W), declare that my ‘C’ Form No. MH090624926 dt. 15th September 2009 Amrutlal Naresh Kumar of Gandhidham Amt. 3162777/- assessed by Ishwar Timber Mart, Ambernath, has been lost on 15-10-2009 if any one found requesting to please contact on above address or Mobile No. 9322005949. — Amit Shambu Sharma
MUMMY AUR SETHJI: Noorjehan Hussein; Gilbert Mendonca the fault lies with the Municipal administration. Gilbert Mendonca, who arrived late as usual, seemed to be on a whirlwind tour, as he inaugurated the office in ten minutes flat and moved on, declining to speak to media persons who were in large numbers, saying “Some other time”. MPs, MLAs, Corporators from the ruling and opposition parties besides other political leaders cutting across party lines attended the inauguration. Mendonca manifested his true secular credentials, a
Catholic, sporting a large crimson tilak across his forehead, to whom one can have access, only by speaking Urdu, speaks volumes about the complexities of politics. The facilities that this corporate entity offers are: builders and developers, property management and security services, property consultation and legal advice, besides other services. Rajesh Belani and his two partners, Shaji George and Sagir Shaikh of PRPL received the guests and other invitees with much grandeur.
SKATING TO VICTORY
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Original Agreement dated 06-021995 executed between M/s. Aadeshwar Construction Co. as vendor and Mr. Mohamad Yakub Abdul Kadar Sayyad as purchaser bearing Registration No. CHA304/1995 dated 06-02-1995 in respect of Shop No. 3, area admeasuring 145 sq. fts. (built-up), on the Ground Floor, in the building known as “Sneha Swapna”, and the Society known as “Swapna Sundari Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.” standing on plot of land bearing City Survey No. 848, of village Kulgaon, Taluka Ambernath, District Thane have been misplaced/lost. If any person finds the said Original agreement, the same shall be returned to the below address immediately & if any person/s has any objection/claim with regards to said flat, they must immediately contact me within 14 days from the date of publication of this notice failing which, claim if any, shall be deemed to be waived &/or abandoned. Dated: December 7, 2013 Sd/Adv. Mr. Sanman N. Pathari Add: Shop No. 4&B/1, Mathura Apt., Near Maruti Mandir, Gandhi Chowk, Kulgaon, Badlapur (E)-421503. Taluka Ambernath, District Thane.
ZOOM..ZOOM...: A study of absolute poise and balance is this little one, even as she speeds on wheels attached to her little feet.
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he National Roller Skating Championship Rink Race Trial Time Speed Skating Quads, of 300 meters, were held yesterday at the Ameya Classic Sports Club, Yeshwant Nagar, Virar West. Gurucharan, of The Millenium India School, East Zone claimed the first prize, Dharshit Yadav of Monfront School, North Zone, claimed the second prize and Ayush Kapoor of Somerville School, NorthZone, claimed the third prize, among the boys 6-8 year category. Suma Seeli of South-Zone claimed the first prize; Bhavya Pant of Apeejay School Noida, East Zone, claimed the Second Prize and Sanya Singh of Apeejay School Noida, North Zone, claimed the Third Prize, among the girls 6-8.Post
Lunch break, Rink race time trial Session saw, Anshul Sherawat of V.S.P.K. International School, North Zone, claim the first prize; Shree Adgekap of Gopi Birla Memorial School, West Zone claim the second prize, and Vansh Garg of Bhatnagar International School, North Zone, claim the third prize, among the boys 6-8 years category. R.V. Pragasida, South Zone, claimed the first prize, Heeral Sadhu, of Maxfort School, North Zone, claimed the Second Prize, and Honeytha Reddy of South Zone, claimed the third prize, amongst the girls 6-8 years category. The winners were felicitated at a ceremony in the evening, they received their certificates and medals, at the hands of Bhaghirath Kumar C.B.S.E. observer and P. K. Singh International referee and judge.
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Robbers throw filth on victim outside bank, decamp with cash while he cleans up; caught on CCTV
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he ploy of throwing some dirt on someone emerging from a bank or ATM center before robbing them seems to be working, with the Vakola police looking out for a gang of three robbers who allegedly threw something on a victim and decamped with cash of more than Rs.1 lakh after he came out from the Canara Bank branch in Kalina. The CCTV camera installed outside the bank has captured the images of the conmen and their modus operandi, where they robbed the bag in which the victim, Sunil D’Mello, had kept his cash which he withdrew from the bank. This gang is reportedly adopting a similar modus operandi to target
Duo who supplied firearms in the Shailesh Thakur murder case held, shooters still at large
other victims who bring their cash out of banks or ATMs. According to Senior Police Inspector (SPI) Vinayak Mulay from Vakola police station, “We had intensified our investigations against the three accused who de-
Blood feud in Vasai
firearms to the shooters who killed local Bahujan Vikas Party (BVA) leader and property developer, Shailesh GaBy Suresh Golani janan Thakur (37). Incidentally, the BVA is a pon a major development in litical outfit floated by local the Shailesh Thakur mur- strongman and politician der case, the Thane (rural) Hitendra Thakur and has a police have arrested two majority in the Vasai Virar more people who are be- Municipal Corporation. lieved to have provided Thakur was shot dead out-
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be the fall-out of political rivalry. Interestingly, prime accused Nitin Thakur is the husband of the local BVA corporator. While the contract killers are still at large, the police on Sunday arrested Mohammed Ansari (26) and Nafeez Chotu Hawai (23) from Nalasopara on charges of providing firearms to the assailants.
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By Suresh Golani leuths of the Thane (rural) police have busted a prostitution racket that had been operating from a ladies bar under the guise of ‘Live Orchestra’ shows in a posh residential area of Mira Road, on Saturday. Following specific information about vulgar dance performances and immoral activities at Viceroy Orchestra Bar (Bindiya) in the Sheetal Nagar area of Mira Road (East), a police team, under the instruction of Thane (rural) SP Anil Kumbhare, sent a decoy customer to the bar. After the decoy confirmed about flesh trade activities by striking a Rs.5,000 deal for one of the bargirls, a police team led by Senior Police Inspector Dhanaji Kshirsagar swooped down on the bar and arrested the owner, Dinesh Vithal Shetty (36),
side his office in WadavaliDarpale village of Naigaon near Vasai on December 1. The police have already arrested four people, including Thakur’s cousin Nitin Jagannath Thakur, his son Yashodhan Nitin Thakur, Jayesh Devdas Choudhary and Udhav Hemant Patil for their involvement in the crime, which is believed to
Indira Gandhi Bhavan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Bhayandar (W) 401 101, Tal. Dist. Thane. Tel. 28192828
11 bargirls rescued from Mira Road den operating as orchestra bar; owner held under PITA
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camped with the cash, with the help of the CCTV footage which was taken from Bank. We were shocked to see the victim’s bag being robbed by a boy of around 12 year of age, and that the person who signaled to him to rob the
bag was well dressed and appearing to be from a good family.” “The CCTV reveals that after the victim, Sunil D’Mello, comes out from the bank and keeps his bag in his Activa scooter, within a minute, a person appears behind and throws dirt on to his T-shirt. The victim turns, notices the mess and starts searching for water to clean up. Another person comes up and starts chatting with him and coerces him to come towards the bank’s gate. When the victim’s attention is completely diverted, the boy quickly grabs the bag from the scooter and runs off. The police are hoping that people do not fall prey to this trick over and over again,” Mulay explained further.
and an employee Uday Kumar Saha (23), even as the manager identified as Ratnakar Poojary managed to evade the police dragnet. While all the eleven bar girls were rescued and sent to the Rehabilitation Centre, the two accused have been charged under sections 3,4,5,7(1) ( B) of the stringent Prevention of Immoral Trade Act, 1956, said the police.
Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation invites sealed tenders of various works in MBMC area. Advertise No. MBMC/PRO/Adv/199/2013-14 dated 02-11-2013. In the same tender Notice, the Tender ID No. 21268, 21273 has been firstly extended to 30-11-2013 upto 12.00 p.m. The same works has been again extended (Second Extension) from 09-12-2013 to 13-12-2013 upto 12.00 p.m. This notice will be available on MBMC’s e-Tendering website as https//mbmc.eproc.in. If possible the tender will be open on the last day with tenderer or their representative. Place: Bhayandar Date: 7-12-2013 Sd/Executive Engineer (PWD) Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation M.B.M.C./PRO/237/2013-14 Date: 7-12-2013
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n what can spell further trouble for Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a woman colleague, the Goa Crime branch has pressed additional charges against him. A senior crime branch official said that the first information report filed against Tejpal now has additional two sections of Indian Penal Code - 341 (wrongful restraint) and 342 (wrongful confinement). The officials interrogating Tejpal said that additional sections were invoked after statements of the victim, witnesses and going through the CCTV footage of the hotel where the alleged incident took place. Tejpal, who is currently in police custody, is already booked under section 354A (sexual harassment, physical contact, advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures, or any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature), 376 (rape) and 376(2)(k) (rape by a person of a woman in his custody taking advantage of his official
MORE TROUBLE: Tarun Tejpal position) of IPC. Tejpal's police custody was yesterday extended by four days till December 10 in connection with the case. Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague in a hotel here in early November, was arrested by Goa Police on November 30. Shoma Chaudhary, the former Managing Editor of the weekly magazine, on Saturday recorded her statement before the Chief Judicial Magistrate here in connection with the case.
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Sewerage Operation Dy.Chief Engineer (Sewerage Operation) City e-Tender No. 7100025440 Subject Operation & Comprehensive Maintenance of Vehicle Mounted High Capacity Suction & Jetting Unit with Sewage Recycling Facility-02 Nos. for a period of 5 years for Main Sewer City Section of Sewerage Operation Department. Tender Sale From Date 09-12-2013 Time 11.00 a.m. To Date 29-12-2013 Time 5.00 p.m. Website http://portal.mcgm.gov.in A) Name Shri. J.A. Shaikh B) Phone No. Office 022-23738948/51 C) Mobile No. 9833539036 D) e-mail address eemechmscity.so@mcgm.gov.in eemechmscity@gmail.com Sd/Dy.Ch.E.(S.O.)City PRO/1148/ADV/2013 Fever? Act now, see your doctor for correct & complete treatment
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Marve Road tragedy sees auto driver killed on the spot, two passengers suffer major injuries By Zuber Ansari
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48 year-old auto driver died on the spot and two passengers seated in his vehicle received major injuries when a speeding dumper driver lost his control over the wheel and dashed into them on Marve Road in Kharoli locality, Malad (W), late on Saturday night. According to Malwani police station sources, the incident occurred on the busy Marve Road, and the dumper collided head-on with the auto rickshaw, which was coming from the opposite direction. The dumper driver managed to flee from the spot even as eyewitnesses made efforts to catch him. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The auto driver has been identified as Sandeep Raghunath Ragaye, a resident of Malad. The dumper has been taken by the police while a manhunt has been launched to nab its driver, who was booked under various sections of IPC, including rash and negligent driving, said the police.
Head-on collisions, like the one in which the dumper smashed into this oncoming autorickshaw are almost always a possibility along the Marve Road stretch.
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umbai Police, probing the Rs 5,600 crore NSEL scam, have completed attachment of assets of all 26 defaulters in the case even as frozen assets of defaulters, directors and others have been estimated to be worth over Rs 3,000 crore. "We have attached a total of 212 properties worth Rs 2679.4 crore of defaulters, directors and senior officials of the NSEL. We have completed the attachment of all the defaulters. So far 325 bank accounts have been frozen, which have a total bank balance of Rs 172.15 crore. We have also attached money in shares and investments worth Rs 252.6 crore of the accused named in the FIR," a senior EOW official said yesterday. Presently busy examining the books of accounts of borrowersturned-defaulters, the EOW's next focus would be studying brokers' books of accounts, the official said. An FIR in the case was lodged on September 30 by EOW against directors Jignesh Shah, Joseph Massey and others charging them with cheating, forgery, breach of trust and criminal conspiracy, among other offences. The spot commodity bourse, promoted by Shah-led Financial Technologies (FTIL), has been facing problems in settling Rs 5,600 crore dues of 148 member brokers, representing 13,000 investor clients. Police suspect equal role of bro-
PRIME ACCUSED: Jignesh Shah kers in the scam as many of them have sold NSEL commodities despite having knowledge of the fraudulent practices in the spot exchange. The EOW has invoked Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, which empowers police to attach immovable assets of the accused. EOW has so far arrested five persons in the case - Anjani Sinha, Amit Mukherjee and Jay Bahukhundi of the NSEL, and borrowers Nilesh Patel, managing director of N K Proteins, and Arun Sharma, chairman of Lotus Refineries and also a film financier. All of them are in judicial custody and presently lodged in Arthur Road Jail.
GET BACK HERE! OIL CASE SLIPS AWAY AI asks employees on sabbatical to return to work or quit
Unable to pay rent for parking the seized 13 oil tankers and two buses at the docks while waiting for the FSL report which will take about six months, Yellow Gate police release 3 lakh litres of oil to the very man they seized it from
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ive years after it had announced a sabbatical scheme for its staff to reduce the bulging salary bill, national air carrier Air India has asked the employees who had availed the scheme to either return to work or quit, say sources. The scheme allowed them to take a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years off the job with the airline. "The airline has recently issued a circular to its employees on sabbatical, asking them to join back on duty or put in their papers as they have completed the sabbatical period," Air India sources told PTI. The salary bill of the airline is around Rs 3,000 crore per annum, accounting for around 20 per cent of the operational expenses of the debt-laden airline. Employees have been given time till December end to inform the carrier of their choice. Around 213 employees mainly from
the non-operational staff are currently availing the scheme, they said. The un-paid scheme was aimed at allowing staff to enhance skills. The period for which the staff remained on sabbatical is considered as a lien which ensures that their jobs were protected if they wish to come back. "While some of these secured jobs in others sectors, some moved to rival carriers. Some employees availed of the leave and settled down abroad," sources said. A number of employees have retired over a period of time and with that the strength is reducing, they said, adding "so employees who join back will fill in those positions." Of the total 27,000 employees of the airline, around 7,000 are expected to retire in the next three years and the carrier has not made any fresh recruitment other than those in the pilots and cabin crew.
nable to pay rent, the Yellow Gate police released 3 lakh litres of oil seized from the Bombay Port Trust, as they cannot wait for the six months it will take for the Forensic Scientific Laboratory (FSL) report to come. The police had bravely, and with much difficulty seized oil inside the port. The samples were sent for analysis, but the FSL told the police that at least for three months were required, and it may possibly even take six months to submit its report. Therefore the police released the oil and handed it over to person who was caught with it. The oil may be dangerous and adulterated and now will be easily distributed in the market. Also most importantly, the dealer even tamper with evidence. On November 26, the Mumbai police had got tip off about oil adulteration and decided to raid the Bombay Port Trust. However the police officials were not allowed inside the port as the highly secure area is protected by the CISF and other security agencies that protect BPT. A police officer said, “We were highly suspicious as it was the eve of Mumbai’s 26\11 terror attack. Later additional commissioner of police (South region) Krishna Prakash reached the spot and after almost two hours we entered, but precious time was wasted, allowing a cover-up by then. We managed to seize 13 oil tankers and two buses in which oil was kept. The police took Amit Sharma, the son of Purshottam Sharma, a big oil dealer in Mumbai, and sent the oil samples to the Kalina FSL for testing whether it was flammable, hazardous or adulterated.” However FSL directors Dr.M.K.Malve said, “In such case it takes minimum of three months to complete the test and make a report.” When Yellow Gate police came to know about this they sent another reminder to FSL to send the report at the earliest. However the
FSL remain firm on its earlier stand.” The police was paying per sq ft of space per day for the 13 oil tankers and the two buses. A police officer said, “If we continue to pay in this manner, we would have to sell this police station to cover the rent charged by the Mumbai docks. Therefore, we decided to release the whole consignment to the person who was detained, on bond, on Friday.” Police Inspector Ramesh Khade said, “We have released the oil to the dealer on bond. We have even taken all necessary documents and statements of concerned people.” DCP (port zone) Tanaji Gadge said, “We completed all procedure in front of rationing officials, before who the consignment was also released. The report may even take six months. If it comes positive, then we will book him under relevant sections.” When asked if the oil could get distributed in the market illegally before the report comes, he said, “We may add necessary sections and take action against him.” Police sources said that there is a well connected mafia operating inside the port and it is very difficult for police alone to stop it.
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5-year-old sodomised By Suresh Golani
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n a shocking incident, a 20year-old youth has been arrested on charges of sodomising a five-year-old child in Vasai on Saturday. According to the police, the crime was reported from the Waza Mohalla in Papdi village near Vasai. The accused, identified as Imran Syed (20), a resident of Vasaigaon, was caught redhanded while he was sexually abusing the child. After a sound thrashing, Imran was handed over to the local police station. “Imran has been arrested and booked under sections 377 (Unnatural Sex) and 511 (Attempting to Commit Offence) of the Indian Penal Code and under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012,” confirmed an investigating officer. Imran has been remanded to police custody.
THE WIND AND THE WAVES, AND THEN THE BIRDS: How much more closer can one get to nature, as this man who is in a raft at Girgaum Chowpatty?
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Dr Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead by assassins in Pune. "We have invited all opposition group leaders on the first day of the Winter Session to discuss all issues threadbare across the table and will take then into confidence as well as incorporate their concrete suggestions," Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan told reporters at a press conference, here
today. "The government has an open mind on it and was aware of objections from a section of society including members of the Warkari community," Chavan said, replying to a question. Speaking on the issue of the ecological balance of Western Ghats, Chavan said that if livelihood problems crop up, these would be addressed. The state government has already submitted
its strong objections before the Gadgil Committee. While politely rejecting the opposition's demand for holding the Winter session for four weeks in the city since it was "inadequate", Chavan turned the tables on them, saying that most of the issues concerning Vidarbha could be taken up for discussion, if only the opposition did not disrupt proceedings and let it run smoothly.
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aharashtra's ruling Congress-NCP combine has invited opposition leaders to discuss the proposed Anti-Superstition Bill during the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Legislature, which begins here today. The proposed bill's ordinance was already issued by the Maharashtra government some three months ago, almost immediately after noted rationalist and anti-superstition crusader
GETTING CLICKED FOR POSTERITY: These damsels are enjoying the sun and the breeze, even as they get themselves framed for keeps, on the waterfront along the Marine Drive.
A RISKY RIDE TO SCHOOL: A familiar sight in the Vasai-Virar region and elsewhere in the Thane district, an overloaded auto-rickshaw packed with students from a reputed school in Naigoan, on Saturday afternoon. While this dangerous ‘mini’ avatar of a school bus packs kids like sardines, making the risky way to and fro every day, both, the school management and district authorities including cops, have conveniently chosen to ignore the illegalities by turning a blind eye. Pics and Text By Suresh Golani
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Ponder awhile... “The intense campaigns against domestic violence, rape, sexual harassment, and inequity in the schools all too often depend on an image of women as weak and victimized.” — Katherine Dunn
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T would be a diabolical joke if retired judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly were to continue as the chairman of the Women's Rights Commission. He is under pressure from many quarters, but he has made it clearly known that he has no intention of stepping down. He is barking at the media which has given extensive coverage to the allegation by an intern lawyer that he has sexually molested her. The judge is said to have run behind her, loudly apologising to her as she desperately rushed out of the hospital. The Supreme Court appointed a 3-judge panel to investigate. It came to the conclusion the judge's conduct was unwelcome. In so many words, the panel has charged him with wrong-doing. Women chief ministers like Mamata Banerjee and chairpersons of women's organisations have asked for his resignation. Mamata has written to the President twice asking him to sack Ganguly. The police apparently cannot do anything because the victim has not approached them with any complaint. It is also evident that the police are quite hesitant about taking any action against a judge – a Supreme Court judge. The retired judge seems to have caused a lot of embarrassment to the police. The pertinent question arises why the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is silent on the subject. He could have initiated some action against a judge who harassed a girl. There is little doubt that the judge has committed a crime. The whole country knows about it. It is, however, most unlikely any action will be taken against him. Political parties like the BJP have condemned the retired judge's shameful act. Except expressing disapproval, they have not opted for any legal action against him. It is clear now Ganguly is not going to resign. The judge seems to have given his ruling. “Sexual harassment of a girl is not illegal or a crime in India.”
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Y the time you read this column, chances are that you may have already digested the news about the rather poor showing of the ruling Congress Party in the Assembly polls. This was only to be expected. Nobody, just nobody, in the Congress was confident of doing well, given the runaway inflation, a grossly incompetent government and a slew of corruption scams whose echo could still be heard in the bazaars and market squares across the country. Since at the time of writing all that we have to go by is the result of the exit polls conducted by various respectable and not-sorespectable psephologists, we will nonetheless stick our neck out and rely on them. If you leave aside Mizoram, which, unfortunately does not register on the antennae of the aam aadmi or the aam neta, the Congress appears to be in a bad way elsewhere. Yes, they seemed to be hopeful of wresting power in Chhattisgarh. But this was probably more to do with their faith in the secret deal allegedly stitched up with the Naxals of Bastar than any concrete development on the ground. We take it that Rajasthan and Delhi are lost to the Congress. Which means that the reliance on freebies in Rajasthan and the socalled appeal of Shiela Dikishit in Delhi was misplaced. Back-breaking inflation which overnight shrunk the incomes of millions of families across the land could not be neutralized with the offer of palliatives about secularism, more freebies, inclusive growth et al. Bread and butter issues would always take precedence over what self-serving politicians might call significant national concerns which ordinary voters find entirely peripheral to their dreary lives. But a bigger takeaway for the Congress Party from the elections is that it suffers from a woeful lack of charismatic leaders. The heir apparent again proved a non-starter in these polls. Just as earlier he had proved a nonstarter in the Assembly polls in UP and Bihar. Whether the party, tied to the little finger of the dynasty, likes it or not, the plain truth is that the Nehru-Gandhis no longer have the same pulling power, the same charisma which its founders, Nehru and Indira Gandhi had. Education, awareness about the world around them thanks to the media, rising aspirations of the younger generations, etc., may have all combined to soften the grip of the Family on the Indian psyche. In any case, there was always something undemocratic, something feudal about a single family controlling the country’s oldest and still the biggest political organization. Unless the huge army of four-anna mem-
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bers of the party comes to grips with this stark reality and pressures its netas to build an organization brick-by-brick from the ground up based on internal democracy, we are afraid, the Congress will lose further ground to its old and new rivals. That lesson is inescapable from these polls. In sharp contrast, it will be hard to deny that these polls mark a smooth transition in the BJP, from the era of Vajpayee-Advani to that of Modi-Jaitley-Sushma. Because the BJP was never the property of a single individual or a family, because even at the height of his popularity Vajpayee was not its sole arbiter, the rank and file of the party has had no difficulty in embracing the new leader. Without doubt, Modi proved himself in the Assembly polls, his first major test after being named the party’s prime ministerial candidate. The fact that he was by far the most popu-
New maharjas of democratic India INSIDE STORY Virendra Kapoor lar leader, addressing scores of well-attended rallies in the poll-bound States and the union territory of Delhi, would enthuse the BJP supporters as they look forward to the 2014 poll. And it would cause jitters in the Congress camp as they mull over the mauling in the 2013 semi-final. In sum, Modi earned his spurs in the Assembly elections while Rahul Gandhi blotted his copybook with yet another lackluster performance.
Show-cause politics of NCW
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TRANGE are the ways of the National Commission for Women. It deemed it right to send notices to three Tehelka journos in whom the victim of the alleged rape by the magazine’s owner-editor Tarun Tejpal had confided following the incident in Goa, for failing to report the crime. But it conveniently failed to show-cause Shoma Chaudhary, Tejpal’s deputy, who had gone to ridiculous lengths to cover up on behalf of her boss and financial partner. Again, it lost no time in sending a show
Swami Vivekananda’s pearls of wisdom
Man thinks foolishly that he can make himself happy, and after years of struggle finds out at last that true happiness consists in killing selfishness and that no one can make him happy except himself. So long as there is desire no real happiness can come. It is only the contemplative, witnesslike study of objects that brings to us real enjoyment and happiness. The animal has its happiness in the senses, the man in his intellect, and the god in spiritual contemplation. It is only to the soul that has attained to this contemplative state that
cause to the BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi for tweeting the name of the Tejpal victim for a few brief moments before promptly withdrawing it. But it thinks nothing of the apex court which, likewise, put out its order in the case of the retired SC judge A.K. Ganguly on its website complete with the name of the law intern whom he is said to have tried to molest. Because NCW has given up even the pretence of impartiality and fair play, Lekhi was probably right in giving back to it, reminding how it was behaving as an agent of the ruling Congress Party. She mentioned in her response how the NCW had chosen to completely ignore the gross impropriety of the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, no less, naming the three sisters from Maharashtra, all victims of sexual harassment. in his reply in Parliament a couple of months ago. Incidentally, Mamta Sharma, who was heading the NCW till a few weeks ago, quit to contest the Assembly elections from Rajasthan on the Congress ticket. She had contested the election as a Congress candidate in 2008 also but had lost to her BJP rival.
the world really becomes beautiful. To him who desires nothing, the manifold changes of nature are one panorama of beauty. After every happiness comes misery; they may be far apart or near. The more advanced
MATTER & SPIRIT the soul, the more quickly does one follow the other. Both make us forget our true nature; both are chains, one iron, one gold; behind both is the Atman, who knows neither happiness nor misery.
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HANKS to The Indian Express we now know how difficult it is to make our netas transparent. If someone puts the value of her farm house in South Delhi at a few lakhs of rupees in her election affidavit, another candidate shows the value of the farm house in the same area at tens of crores, the latter figure being closer to the prevailing market prices. Such discrepancies in valuation of similar lands reveal the futility of these affidavits. Unless false declarations by candidates are made a penal offence, the political class would continue to dodge the system and make it impossible to cleanse the electoral process. However, a cursory reading of the movable and immovable assets of our politicians do make an interesting reading. Politicians you might think are enormously wealthy have in fact very little to declare. Whereas those coming from rather humble backgrounds boast of handsome riches. For instance, what struck our eye was the contrast between the declarations of wealth filed by Sushma Swaraj, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Jyotiraditya Scindia, a scion of the former House of Gwalior and the Minister for Power in the UPA Government. Swaraj declared that she owned two flats in Dhawan Deep, the swanky building on Jantar Mantar Road, New Delhi. Also, she has a well-appointed flat in Mumbai as well. Scindia, probably, did not feel the need to invest on such flats, having inherited several royal mansions from his ancestors. But, nonetheless, in the moveable assets category, Scindia is beaten hollow by Swaraj. Against his mere 633 (six hundred and thirtythree) grams of gold worth Rs.7.48 lakh, Swaraj in her 2009 affidavit declared 2005 grams — yes, two kilos and five grams — of gold and six kilograms of silver. Small wonder, then, some people believe that politicians are the new rajas in the democratic age, aren’t they? Scindia, mind you, is the scion of what was called the 21-gun salute princely House of Gwalior. The Swarajs, both husband and wife, come from lower middle class backgrounds, and have had only modest success as lawyers.
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India mourns Mandela DECEMBER 6, 2013, is an extremely sad day. Nelson Mandela, one of the most courageous leaders of the world has passed away and as appropriately said by an international writer, the whole world is saying good bye to a great human being and an incredible inspiration. To quote UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage – a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant of justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. He devoted his entire life to the service of his people and humanity and did so REST IN PEACE: We will miss a great man and an honest leader who struggled for at great personal sacrifice. In the independence, humanity and the social welfare of all human beings. long fight against apartheid, the United Nations stood side by side symbol of the struggle against of satyagraha to achieve his goal, with Mandela and those in South the South African crusader had to racial oppression – Africa who faced unrelenting Nelson Mandela is no more. He use some guerilla tactics in his racism and discrimination and emerged from prison after 27 ‘Spear of the Nation’ movement the UN General Assembly even years to lead his country out of which brought him a prison declared July 18 –Mandela’s decades of apartheid. His sentence for 27 years which he birthday – as ‘Nelson Mandela message of reconciliation inspired served. Amazingly, this long stint International Day’. Like the the world after he negotiated a in prison did not make Secretary General aptly said, peaceful end to segregation and any inroads into his mental “Nelson Mandela showed what is urged forgiveness for the white possible for our world and within faculty as it normally does and government that imprisoned when he came out of prison in each one of us – if we believe, him. Mandela battled health 1990, he had left the hatred dream and work together”. Let us issues in recent years, including a behind and led his country as continue each day to be inspired recurring lung infection that led President from 1994 to 1999. by his call to never cease working Mandela was a true friend of India to numerous hospitalisations. for a better and more just world. Despite rare public appearances, and deserved the Bharat Ratna May his soul rest in peace. — S. Krishna Kumar, Dombivli conferred on him. India mourns he held a special place in the consciousness of the nation and his death along with the world. the world and deservingly won May his soul rest in peace! NELSON Mandela and Mohandas — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane the Nobel Prize for Peace. We will Gandhi had one thing in common miss a great man and an honest –freeing their people from leader who struggled for oppressive regimes. But while our FREEDOM fighter, prisoner, independence, humanity and the moral compass and South Africa’s social welfare of all human Mahatma pursued the path
— Chandrakant Kotian, Vikhroli
Feathers in Modi’s cap HERE are the following recent feathers in Narendra Modi’s cap of popularity as India’s next Prime
beings. Nelson Mandela can never be forgotten by the people of India even after decades. — Calicut Krishnan Subramaniam, Sion
THE death of Nelson Mandela, the apostle of peace and champion of human rights, has cast a pall of gloom across the entire world. Almost 66 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi, the protagonist of Ahimsa, fell to assassin’s bullets in Delhi. It so happened by a strange and ic coincidence, that on both the occasions our cricket teams were on official tours abroad; in Australia on January 30, 1948 and in South Africa now, six and half decades later. — Arun Malankar, Santa Cruz
THE world has lost its tallest leader in the death of Nelson Mandela, who breathed his last at the ripe old age of 95. He was a Gandhian by heart and his fight against apartheid to free South Africa from the clutches of racism is world renowned. However, he was a messiah who fought not just white racism but was against black racism as well. Beautiful South Africa today is known as a ‘Rainbow’ nation and he truly painted it with dignified grace, as world leaders took inspiration from him to do likewise in their own countries. Nelson Mandela was a fighter and although he spent 27 years in prison, he never thought of conceding his fight against racism, which is now almost obsolete across the world. The entire globe salutes Mandela for his vision of peace and prosperity and though he may be no more today, he will be remembered till there is life on earth. R.I.P Nelson Mandela!
comes to expressing their convictions on dowry to their parents. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili
Save for the future ONE thing I have been noticing for a long time is that in a city like Mumbai, our so called ‘vyapaaris’ take advantage of several situations. For example on Valentine’s Day, a rose is sold at between Rs. 20/- to Rs. 25/- and the prices are changed according to demand. Now the marriage season has started and suddenly the rates of beauticians, caterers, bands and decorators have touched the sky and we don’t see any crime in these black marketers. If both parties understand the situation then they get married in a simple ceremony and save the amount for their future needs, because looking at the current situation, the coming days seem to be very tough. — Yogesh R. Bhavsar, Dahisar
Stop blame game
THE charges against Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal elicited an unseemly burst from the BJP recently after Managing Editor Shoma Chaudhary resigned from her post. BJP workers led by their leader ahead of the Delhi polls – Vijay Jolly – gathered outside her house and defaced her name plate. While a complaint has been registered against him, senior BJP leaders have distanced themselves from the incident under fear and have promised action against Jolly. But the embarrassment for the party cannot go easily. How could Jolly take action without the advice of senior leaders? The crowd which gathered outside Chaudhary’s house showed disrespect to women and took the law into their hands, which is not acceptable. The allegation at the centre of the Tehelka issue is very serious and political — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon parties must focus on the case rather than blaming each other for their political gains. It is high time stitution. It is also worth noting that at all, why don’t they urge their par- that both the Congress and the BJP the US Republicans also favour ents to refrain from demanding distance themselves from this case Modi and his future visit to the US. dowry? It is surprising to notice that and concentrate on other impor— Hansraj Bhat, Borivali many men, who are strong-willed tant issues and allow the law to take when it comes to other matters, act its own course. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai like spineless jellyfish when it
Salman Khan to be retried A SESSIONS Court judge has passed an order on a petition filed by actor Salman Khan who has sought a fresh trial, seeking that the evidence advanced earlier before the magistrate be discarded, as he is now facing a more serious charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. It’s been 11 years and our judiciary is still barking up the wrong tree. Whether this is inefficiency or coerced inefficiency or self motivated inefficiency is yet to be understood. This seems to be a legal strategy to ensure that Salman gets major relief in terms of time until the trial comes to an end. For all you know, the case may now outlive Salman. This is complete sabotage and a mockery of the Indian law. There was no need for the police to add an additional charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The prosecution knows well that they will not be in a position to prove the crime and therefore Salman’s lawyers – in connivance with the prosecution – have come up with this strategy. Moreover the prime witness Constable Ravindra Patil has passed away though he has stated that Salman was drunk at the time.
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POPULAR: A large number of people, including businessmen from Pakistan, find Modi to be the most suitable choice for Prime Minister, keeping in mind the common interest of both countries. Minister. Firstly, a large number of common people including businessmen from Pakistan find Modi the most suitable choice for Prime Minister, keeping in mind the common interest of both countries. Secondly, the MLAs of the Congress, the Left party, Muslim League and others from Kerala have planned to visit the Gujarat Development Model in the next week with an intention to study and implement the same in Kerala. Thirdly, Central Minister Shashi Tahroor’s Kashmiri wife Sunanda Pushkar has openly supported Narendra Modi’s views about Article 370 of the Indian Con-
THE one-sided first ODI really reveals what our team is on manly pitches – boys. No wonder someone did not want to play his last series there and instead a poor team was called for a farcical tour. One solution is to have the pitch and the ground covered with paper – because the Indian team is very strong on paper. Although everyone says that this team has the best fielding, someone has to also bat and bowl, no? — T.R. Ramaswami, Kandivali
Stop dowry IT is a common practice prevalent in Indian society where the groom’s father demands dowry from the bride’s father prior to fixing the marriage. Thus a wedding has become a mere business deal among families today. Even educated persons indulge in this prac- LETTER OF tice and many marriages THE DAY have been called off as the bride’s parents have been unable to meet the exorbitant demands made by the groom’s parents, leaving so many young women in a state of emotional turmoil. Some men even claim to never demand dowry but add that they are forced to do so by their parents. If these men have any convictions
Review Sanjay Dutt’s parole IT is distressing to note the punishment meted out to a postman for a paltry crime, only for him to be proved innocent after three decades of prolonged gruesome custody without respite in the form of parole. On the contrary, differential treatment is overtly being made for actor Sanjay Dutt, with him being awarded with another round of parole for about a month. This is shocking for the simple reason that only a couple of months ago he was on parole for a month. Dutt is allowed to make a mockery of the judicial system and the punishment pronounced is diluted in spite of him conclusively being found guilty. There are so many innocents said to be languishing for years without being able to see day-light for several reasons. A.Raja, former Union Minister and an accused in the 2G scam in 2010, was not granted bail for a very long time though he is yet to be proved in 2013. The grant
UNFAIR: The grant of repeated parole to Sanjay Dutt, despite being convicted of a serious crime, does not augur well and, in fact, is setting a wrong precedent. of parole repeatedly to a convict of a serious crime does not augur well and, in fact, is setting a wrong precedence. Hence, this is essentially required to be reviewed and the parole cancelled without delay. —T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai
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After a disappointing Diwali...
Festive season 2013 has witnessed the worst on the retail sales front in almost the last decade. And now, with just Christmas, New Year and harvest festivals remaining to go, much of the festive season is over. Though the country’s retail sector is set to grow at an annual rate of 16 to 19%, reaching Rs. 56.8 trillion ($901 billion) in 2016, as per a research report, most of the mid segment retailers barring some top ones seem to be struggling with dipping sales, lower margins and high cost of funds. The question is will the remaining festive season, given with the upbeat mood pre-election and marriage season ahead salvage the situation of gloom and doom to positivity?
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By Mayura Shanbaug ccording to experts, with high inflation, people’s capacity to buy on non essential items such as clothes and jewellery, consumer appliances and cars, eating out and partying more and even redoing their houses has diminished to the lowest levels. “Rising inflation and the consequent shrinkage in real wages has meant that a greater share of peoples’ incomes go towards procuring so-called basics that they cannot do without. That has left consumers with less to spend on socalled discretionary products,” says Jay Mehta, Managing Director, The LOOT. According to Mehta, these are tough times with almost every sector like diamond, jewellery, apparels, furnishing and construction bleeding. “The middle class has no surplus money to buy. Sales have been very bad this season and only a few from the very rich class can afford to spend in today’s environment,” he says. “Sales have dipped by 15-20% and the Continued on pg 14 »
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INDIA’S FOREX RESERVES SOAR TO $291.3 BILLION
India’s forex reserves surged by a whopping $5.04 billion to $291.3 billion in the week ended November 29 on account of a robust jump in foreign currency assets (FCAs), the Reserve Bank said. This is the fourth consecutive week when the country’s reserves have jumped and logged one of the sharpest spikes in recent times. In the week ago period, the reserves had risen by $2.691 billion to $286.26 billion.
MERCEDES-BENZ INDIA TO REVISE PRICES FROM 1ST JANUARY
Mercedes-Benz India has announced an upwards revision of the price on its complete range of cars from 1st January, 2014. The quantum of price revision will be up to 10%. Mr. Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Mercedes-Benz stands out for its iconic luxury offerings and continues to be admired for its complete luxury product experience. A fantastic year of offensive focus has helped us achieve tremendous success in India despite challenging market conditions and we will continue to build on our success by further enhancing our after-sales programmes, dealer network and customer support.”
INDIA 7TH MOST ECONOMICALLY CONFIDENT COUNTRY GLOBALLY
Buoyed by healthy farm output and narrowing current account deficit, India is the seventh most economically confident country in the world, a study by global research firm Ipsos has said. Saudi Arabia is the most economically confident country, followed by Germany, Sweden, Canada, China and Australia in that order, according to the study.
MARUTI, HYUNDAI TO HIKE CAR PRICES FROM JAN
Cars will become costlier from January with major manufacturers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai stating that they will hike prices from next month. “Maruti Suzuki will increase prices from January 2014 as input costs have been going up and we cannot continue to absorb all of it. We will pass on some part of it to the customers,” Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) COO (Marketing and Sales) Mayank Pareek told PTI.
GOVT ORDERS PROBE AGAINST 76 COS FOR FRAUDS The government has ordered probes against as many as 76 companies — the highest number of firms against which investigations were ordered for frauds in a single year till now — in the current fiscal so far. This has taken the number of total cases currently under investigation to 134 which include 58 cases related to chit fund activities in West Bengal and other states, Minister of Corporate Affairs Sachin Pilot informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply.
INDIA ALLOWS UNLISTED FIRMS TO DIRECTLY RAISE FUNDS ABROAD
The government has modified FDI policy allowing unlisted companies to directly list on stock exchanges abroad to raise funds for acquisitions or retiring overseas debts, a move which may help India in containing high current account deficit.
MUMBAI | MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
Retailers Pin Hope On Christmas, New Year Buying “Over 90% of India’s malls are struggling. Just 15 of 470 malls present in the country can be counted as running successfully.”
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costs of funds have increased by 15-20%. So for the businesses the effective loss adds up to around 35-40%,” he explains. Sales continue to be bad in India which grew at 5% in the year ended March—the slowest in a decade. Growth further slowed to 4.4% in the June quarter. Most economists expect India to grow by below 5% this financial year. For makers of jewellery, the season which accounts for three fourth of their annual sales, starting with Onam and ending with Diwali has not been good with government increasing the import duty on gold and slowing demand due to high prices. “Gold jewellery sales were lower by 30% during the festive season, according to Mehul Choksi, Chairman, Gitanjali Gems Ltd. Even during Diwali when people flock to buy gold, sales were half of that seen last year,” he explains. For the auto sector as well the season did not bring any cheer. According to a report by Credit Suisse Securities India last month, sales growth of discretionary products was down to 13% in the three months ended September compared with 30% a year ago. The malls in various part of the world reveal a similar story. Analysts say the majority of India’s shopping centres are struggling with a potent mix of high real-estate prices, bad planning and sluggish demand as the economy slows. “Over 90% of
“Sales have dipped by 1520% and the costs of funds have increased by 15-20%. So for the businesses the effective loss adds up to around 35-40%.” Jay Mehta, Managing Director, The LOOT India’s malls are struggling,” said Susil Dungarwal, founder of Beyond Squarefeet, a mall management and advisory firm based in Mumbai. “Just 15 of 470 malls present in the country can be counted as running successfully,” he says. India’s real estate is amongst the steepest in the world, and costs have risen by 300% in Mumbai ahead of other metro cities. So would there be any recovery between now and the elections? The answer seems to be: No. According to Jay Mehta, for the policies to come into place and sentiments to improve after any government decision will take time. “For the mood to turn upbeat and right , I feel it will require almost 1-2 years… till then the situation is likely to remain the same,” he says. However, everybody is not so gloomy and disheartened about the future of retail this season. “The worst is behind us. I feel now the quarterly growth rates should improve,” said Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group at an event recently. With good monsoons and rural consumption growth clocking an increase, optimists have turned hopeful. B S Nagesh, Founder, TRRAIN & Vice Chairman, Shoppers Stop, feels that the first 6-7 months of the year were fairly well for the retail sector. “Although during Diwali and post Diwali, sales were subdued, we will see pick up in sales during Christmas and New Year,” he says. According to Nagesh, historically, the pre-elec-
“Even during Diwali when people flock to buy gold, sales were half of that seen last year. “ Mehul Choksi, Chairman, Gitanjali Gems “Although during Diwali and post Diwali, sales were subdued, we will see a pick up in sales during Christmas and New Year.” B S Nagesh, Founder TRRAIN & Vice Chairman, Shoppers Stop “The worst is behind us. I now feel the quarterly growth rates should improve.” Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group tion period sees an increase in sales as money flows in consumer hands through various ways. “So from now to elections I see sentiments and buying, and consequently sales picking up in the December –March period,” he says. “We also have the marriage season ahead which looks good, right after elections, so things could look up for retail in near future,” he concludes.
Australia Seeks To Deepen Economic And Trade Linkages With India “A
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By Dominic Rebello ustralia looks forward to deepening its historic ties with India. We have signed six agreements of cooperation in the areas of agriculture, water management, waste management, health, culture and promotion of young ladies exchange program with the Government of Maharashtra to further economic cooperation between the two nations”, said Barry O’ Farrell, Premier of New South Wales during an interactive meeting organised by MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries with the Premier and his accompanying business delegation. While India is home to a competitive service industry, Australia possesses manufacturing edge thereby opening prospects for mutually beneficial linkages, he added. Welcoming Indian business community to Australia Barry O’ Farrell said we seek to gradually open up our economy to greater private sector participation. Promoting the private sector aids in creation of wealth, jobs and improves standards of living. Also, the multilingual and multicultural Australian economy is home of an educated and skilled workforce with low dependency ratio, he added. Enumerating on the prospects in Australia’s competitive infrastructural sector, the Premier said that Australia plans to invest US$ 60 billion in infrastructure in the next four fiscal years. However, the Government of Australia seeks private sector participation in raising these funds. We persuade Indian companies to invest in our Public-Private-Partnership model, he said. Earlier in his welcome remarks Vijay Kalantri, President, All India Association of Industries and Vice-Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Centre
<<Barry O’Farrell MP, Premier of New South Wales and Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Centre, at the luncheon meeting organised by MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries. Mumbai said the bilateral trade between India and Australia stands at US$ 15.4 billion with India’s exports to Australia worth US$ 2.3 billion and India’s imports from Australia worth US$ 13.1 billion. India imports gold, chickpeas, coal and copper ores, lead and wool from Australia. India’s major exports to Australia include pearls and gems, jewellery, medicaments and passenger motor vehicles. India’s main service exports
to Australia are computer and information services and tourism. Main Australian service exports to India are education, education-related travel and tourism. However, the Indo-Australian bilateral trade is largely imbalanced in favour of Australia which needs to be corrected. Mr. Y.R. Warerkar, Executive Director, MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mumbai proposed the vote of thanks.
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Mutual Funds Have Lost Over 20 Lakh Investors In Last 7 Months Afternoon Despatch & Courier
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utual funds have lost over 20 lakh investors, measured in terms of individual accounts or folios, in the first seven months of the current fiscal, mainly due to profit booking and various merger schemes. According to SEBI’s data on total investor accounts with 44 fund houses, the number of folios fell to around 4.07 crore at the end of October 2013, from 4.28 crore in the last fiscal (2012-13) — indicating a decline of 20.72 lakh. During April-October period, the number of investor folios for equity schemes fell by over 25 lakh. The total number of folios in equity funds were 3.06 crore by the end of October as against 3.32 crore by March-end. The decline in equity folios during the first seven months of the current fiscal is coincided with BSE’s barometer index Sensex surging 1,785 points, or 9.2 per cent, in October. According to Sebi data, the total number of folios in debt funds rose by about 4.22 lakh to 66 lakh at the end of October 2013. Besides, exchange traded funds lost 48,755 folios to nearly seven lakh investor accounts at the end of October this year. Balanced schemes, which invest in the equity and debt category, gained 1.06 lakh folios to end at 27 lakh at the end of October. As on October 31, the sector offered a total of 1,335 schemes to investors, of which 344 were equity schemes and 891 were debt-linked schemes. The mutual fund industry lost more than 36 lakh investor accounts in 2012-13. The last financial year also
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Scheme Name Nature 1 M% 6 M% 1 Y% 3 Y% ICICI Prudential Exports and Other Services Fund - Growth Equity 1.93 31.87 36.54 11.96 Taurus Ultra Short Term Bond-Super IP -Growth Debt 0.75 4.96 10.03 9.89 HDFC Index Fund - Sensex Plan Equity 0.43 8.16 8.81 2.02 LIC Nomura MIP - Cumulative Debt 0.31 4.63 8.48 5.25 Kotak Banking and PSU Debt Fund - Growth Debt 0.73 4.45 10.02 8.45 Religare Invesco Overnight Fund - Growth Liquid 0.67 4.34 9.62 8.45 IDFC G Sec Fund - Short Term– Reg - Growth Gilt 0.67 5.21 11.14 6.9 SBI Magnum Balanced Fund - Growth Balanced 3.44 7.95 10.69 5.06 *Note:- Returns calculated for less than 1 year are Absolute returns and returns calculated for more than 1 year are compounded annualized. NAV as on December 06, 2013.
marked the fourth consecutive year of loss of folios by mutual funds. During the preceding three financial years, the mutual fund industry had lost over 15 lakh investor accounts.
MUTUAL FUND UPDATE
DWS MF changes exit load of DWS Cash Opportunities Fund Deutsche Mutual Fund removed the exit load from DWS Cash Opportunities Fund with effect from December 1. The scheme earlier charged load at 0.25% from redemptions within three months.
ICICI Prudential MF changes exit load of ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan & ICICI Prudential Income Plan ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund revised the exit load
of ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan. The load has been changed to 0.50% for redemptions within 1 year, against the previous 0.5% for redemption within 180 days. The fund house removed the exit load of ICICI Prudential Income Plan from the previous 1% for redemption within 365 days. The change will be effective from December 2.
Baroda Pioneer MF changes exit load of Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund Baroda Pioneer Mutual Fund revised the exit load of Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund from previous 0.10% (for redemption within 15 days) to 0.50% for redemption within 180 days. The change will be effective from December 5. ICICI Pru Advisor Sr-Aggressive Plan announces changes ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced
change in the name and revision in exit load structure of ICICI Prudential Advisor Series Aggressive Plan with effect from December 06, 2013. Accordingly, the changed name of the scheme will be ICICI Prudential Advisor Series Long Term Savings Plan. Exit load under ICICI Prudential Advisor Series Long Term Savings Plan: If the amount sought to be redeemed or switched out is invested for a period of upto three years from the date of allotment, the exit load will be 1%. If the amount sought to be redeemed or switched out is invested for a period of more than three years from the date of allotment, the exit load will be Nil.
ICICI Prudential Floating Rate Plan announces changes ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced change in the name of ICICI Prudential Floating Rate Plan with effect from December 06, 2013. Accordingly, the changed name of the scheme will be ICICI Prudential Savings Fund.
Baroda Pioneer Mutual Fund announces change in exit load Baroda Pioneer Mutual Fund has announced change in exit load of Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund, an open ended income scheme with effect from December 05, 2013. Accordingly, the revised exit load will be: If the units are redeemed on or before 180 days from the date of allotment, the exit load will be 0.50%. If the units are redeemed after 180 days from the date of allotment, the exit load will be Nil.
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ast week too the Rupee traded positively for the third consecutive week and it appreciated by almost one and a half per cent to trade near one month high mainly taking cues from the exit polls that showed the opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party stands strong chances of victory in general elections due by May next year. The party has been looked upon by many investors as being more business friendly. The dollar index, which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of six other major currencies,
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extended its downward slide for the fourth consecutive week after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi signaled that the bank did not have any immediate plans to ease policy further, pushing the euro further up to trade at a five week high. The trading range for the USD/INR pair for the week is expected to be within 60.80 to 62.80. It is recommended to be cautious and Buy 27 Dec 13 USD/INR
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USD/INR Futures on dips with the appropriate stop loss as the Rupee is expected to depreciate against dollar. Pivot Point for the Pair is at 61.75 and below is the Support and Resistance levels. In Europe, the ECB left the main refi rate unchanged at 0.25% in December, citing that the Euro zone inflation would stay well below target for the next 2 years. The deposit rate and the marginal lending rate stayed at 0% and 0.75% respectively. President Draghi did not rule out the chance of further rate cut next year with a negative deposit rate still possible. The central bank released a new set of economic and inflation forecasts. Both growth and inflation estimates appeared modest. The expansion for 2014 would be modest although it’s already higher that September’s forecast of +1%. The Bank of England (BOE) also kept the Bank rate at 0.5% and left its asset-purchase target at 375B pounds. The U.S. economic data pipeline was full last week, offering a handful of major data
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releases and generally good news on the state of recovery. The majority of data releases out last week were ahead of consensus expectations, affirming that the U.S. economy held its own during the government shutdown and beyond. Aside from the somewhat less buoyant description of the economic conditions in Wednesday’s Beige Book report which kept its growth characterization unchanged at “modest to moderate,” and a slight fall in the ISM non-manufacturing index, the tone of recent economic data has been notably firmer. The ISM manufacturing index kick-started the week, by posting another increase in November and extending its sixthmonth winning streak. The strength in manufacturing is attributable in part to continued gains in the auto sector. Auto sales returned in full force last month, breaking the 16-million mark for only the second time this year. Stronger than- expected growth in personal consumption expenditure in October also echoed the theme of sturdier consumer activity in the fourth quarter. There were also encouraging developments in the housing sector sales of new homes and new building permits both surged in October.
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Are You Focused On Your Marketing Career?
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he term marketing has been used and abused loosely. Are you clear, dear young aspiring marketing professional, about which part of the marketing field would you like to participate in. Are you cut out for sales and would like to develop your career in sales management leading a field force. If your temperament and liking is for this job, then even after doing your MBA it can be a good option. Don’t look down upon sales! Or are you interested in brand management? Here, you need to coordinate with all elements of the marketing mix including advertising, promotion, pricing, packaging and product development. Whether you begin your career in sales or brand management, there is enough scope for growth to become GM Sales or GM Marketing. Ideally, a stint in both the departments would help you develop yourself and become VP Sales and Marketing. In other marketing functions too, there are many career options you can decide to take like in marketing research with a focus either on qualitative or quantitative research. You can become advertising or a PR professional. In advertising you can be in client servicing or creative or media or account planning. There are new areas opening up like web marketing, new avenues in direct and tele-marketing as well as an option into event marketing. The term marketing, as mentioned earlier, is full of choices and potential. My advice to you, dear young aspiring marketing professional, is to be clear as to which stream of marketing you would like to join and then focus your initial year there and then move on to developing yourself in all elements of the marketing mix. Begin by being a specialist, then you can grow and occupy high positions in general management. Apart from field or sub field in the marketing arena, you also need to choose the industry or the sector that you would like to work with. There is a full spectrum of opportunities available, right from FMCG or consumer durables to pharmaceutical and OTC products to services or industrial products. You can choose IT as a sector whether in hardware or software or in internet marketing. After have defined the various streams of specializing within marketing and various industries and products and services you may need to introspect and make a self assessment as to qualification wise as well as temperament wise which stream and which sector would appeal to you most where you can contribute and make a mark or shall I say zip ahead! This is very crucial in choosing your career in a broad area of marketing because even though you are qualified you can perform extremely well in those fields where not only do you have knowledge but also where you have a liking and enjoy doing that work. While winding up, let me give you a couple of tips out of experience. Firstly, do not come under peer pressure and make a wrong decision. You know yourself and you should make your own judgment though you may take advice from many people. Secondly, every element of marketing is important and therefore be humble and enjoy which ever department or industry you choose. Wish you a very happy and successful career. Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved. Jagdeep Kapoor can be contacted at jk@samsika.com
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next 2-3 years on the back of incremental up-coming refining capacity, implying pressure on refining margins.
By A Business Reporter
he International refining industry is likely to witness significant refining capacity addition during CY13-15. However, due to weak petroleum product demand and surplus refining capacity, utilisation rates of the refining industry is expected to remain subdued; thereby impacting refining margins, says Care Research in a just released report. According to the report “In the medium term, economic growth will remain the key factor to drive oil demand globally while in the long term; the impact of government policies, technologies and demographics will become influential to drive the oil demand. “ World oil demand grew at a CAGR of 1.4 per cent in the last decade (CY02-12) with an average increase of 1.1 mnbpd every year. The growth was driven by the BRIC (Brazil Russia China India) nations mainly China and India. On the other hand, developed nations like the US, Europe and others have seen a structural de-growth in oil demand since CY05 and are expected to witness a decline in oil consumption. CARE Research expects an incremental oil demand of 2.9 mnbpd globally till CY15 in addition to oil consumption of around 89.8 mmbpd in CY12. The growth would be mainly driven by BRIC nations on account of favourable demographics, urbanisation and industrialization in these nations. However, CARE Research expects a downside risk to the oil demand given the widening uncertainties over global macroeconomic scenario.
Gross refining margins to remain under pressure Historically, it is evident from the following chart that gross refining margins (GRM) have closely followed global refinery utilisation. The global refining utilisation level is expected to remain below 83 per cent, implying pressure on refining margins in next 2-3 years. CARE Research expects Singapore GRM, which is a benchmark GRM for all Asian refiners, to remain weak owing to wide gap between demand and supply of petroleum products. Margins are not expected to improve until there are some signs of improvement in economic conditions or delays in refinery capacity expansion projects. Indian Scenario - POL demand likely to increase marginally Domestically, with almost 21 mmtpa of additional refining capacity coming on-stream, the total refining capacity is expected to reach 236 mmtpa by FY16. CARE Research expects domestic petroleum production to grow at a CAGR of 2.4 per cent during the period FY14-16 while the annu-
Under-recoveries on petroleum products to continue The government in an unprecedented move announced to partially deregulate the diesel prices in January 2013 thereby allowing the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to raise diesel prices by Rs 0.5/l every month. The government also approved bulk diesel pricing to be market driven. This was aimed to reduce the overall subsidy burden. However, due to sharp devaluation of the rupee against US dollar, under-recoveries on diesel increased to Rs 10.2/l as on 15th October 2013. While the under recoveries on SKO and LPG stood at Rs 38.3/l and Rs 532.9/cylinder as against Rs 30.6/l and Rs 490.5/cylinder, respectively in January 2013. However, CARE Research believes that this policy action by the government towards solving the problem of burgeoning under-recoveries plaguing the OMCs and resulting rise in fiscal deficit is expected to prove beneficial in the long run.
Aluminum Prices Could Trade Higher is Chief Manager- Non-Agri Commodities and Currencies, Angel Commodities Broking
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« GUEST COLUMN
ME Aluminum prices declined around 6.4% during the month of November’13. Prices plunged mainly on account of rise in total primary aluminum production which reached to an all-time high of 4.24 million tonnes in Oct’13, as per the International Aluminum Institute (IAI). Aluminum production rose around 4% in October’13 as compared to September’13. China remained the major contributor for the shoot up in global aluminum production. The country contributed around 46% or 1.95 million
tonnes to world primary aluminum production. Additionally, rise in LME aluminum inventories by around 2% from 53,75,725 in Oct’13 tonnes to 54,70,425 tonnes in Nov’13 also exerted downside pressure on the prices. However, sharp downside in prices was restricted due to decline in daily average primary aluminum output in October’13. As per IAI, daily average primary aluminum output excluding China fell to 65,300 tonnes in Oct’13 from 66,600 tonnes in Sep’13, while the drop in output is for the fourth consecutive month. The fall was mainly due to production cuts in east and central Europe, North and South America along with temporary shutdown in one of two pot lines at Mazaden smelter in Saudi Arabia, according to IAI data. The agency also published that between July and November this year; companies announced production curtailment of 1.4 million tonnes this year which had already shown effects of these cuts on daily average primary aluminum output. The latest report by IAI shows that a fall of 3% production was seen in October year-onyear output to 65,000 tonnes per day which is at the lowest daily production rate since Feb’10. On a regional basis, October output levels dropped by 14% year-on-year in Russia, 9% in Latin America and 4% in North America.
Another major factor which prevented downside movement in prices was major shift in the supply side excluding China. LME warehouses rules which were proposed in July’13 and got confirmed in Nov’13 catalyzed around 15% drop in US and European physical premiums. Along with fall in LME prices since the beginning of the year, an additional 1.7 million tonnes of smelting capacity ex-China fell into loss making territory on top of 1 million tonnes per year capacity which was already seen in beginning of the year. MCX Prices
LME and MCX Aluminium Price Movement
125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97
LME Prices
LME Prices
LME Aluminium v/s LME Inventories
LME Inventory
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2,200
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MCX Near Month Aluminium Futures -Rs/kgs
Apart from the demand-supply fundamentals, macroeconomic scenario also exerted downside pressure on the prices. After positive economic data in the US in the last month it led to increase in concerns regarding the QE tapering by the Federal Reserve which acted as a negative factor. Further, unfavorable manufacturing data from major global economies added downside pressure to the prices. Additionally, strength in the US Dollar Index (DX) continued with downside movement in the prices. In the Indian markets, aluminum prices corrected
LME 3 month Aluminium Future - $/tonne
5,480,000
5,330,000
5,180,000
1,700
5,130,000
LME 3 month Aluminium Future - $/tonne
AluminiumLME Inventory (tonnes)
« STRAIGHT TALK
ROOP KARNANI
is a Senior Journalist, Author and Industry Analyst
al domestic demand is expected to reach about 160 mmt in FY16. Thus, India is expected to remain a net exporter of petroleum products. However, CARE Research believes that India would remain deficit in LPG and remain a net exporter of naphtha, MS and HSD.
Refining industry - to be hit by surplus capacity and weak demand During the period CY06-10, about 5.9 mnbpd additional refining capacity was commissioned worldwide whereas increase in oil demand was only 3.6 mnbpd. This resulted into drop in refinery utilization rate. Due to Euro zone crisis and weak economic scenario worldwide, many companies have delayed the refining projects plans. Many of the new refineries scheduled for CY11 and CY12 have been delayed to CY13 and beyond. In CY12, the utilization rate stood at 82.4 per cent against the last 5-year average of 82.8 per cent. Going forward, CARE Research believes that in next three years, the refining capacity addition is likely to be about 3 mnbpd, which would outpace oil demand growth due to overall weak global economy. CARE Research expects the refining capacity utilisation to remain under pressure in
MS. REENA ROHIT
MUMBAI | MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
around 5.7% in November 2013 but sharp downside was prevented due to depreciation in the Indian Rupee. Further, from the demand perspective concerns have eased as a result of positive GDP data from the country has increased expectations of rise in demand for the metal. As per the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, aluminum growth is expected to increase by 6% to 1.8 million tonnes in the current year. Outlook: During the coming month, we expect aluminum prices to trade higher on the back of expectations of deficit in the global aluminum market in 2014. Further, cut in production from major producers will support an upside in the prices. Additionally, favorable economic data from the major global economies will lead to estimates of rise in demand for the metal which will support an upside in the prices. However, sharp upside in prices will be restricted as a result of concerns regarding the QE tapering by the Federal Reserve. In the Indian markets, Rupee appreciation will prevent sharp positive movement in the prices. For the month of November we recommend, BUY MCX ALUMINIUM DEC BETWEEN 104 – 103, SL – 96, TARGET – 115/120 (CMP – 107.10).
Macros Getting Better
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ith state election results positively impacting the markets, investors now need to watch out for the macroeconomic indicators, which will be crucial in kick starting investment-led growth. CAD seems to have been contained, but the Fiscal deficit is still a worry. Experts feel that with just four months left for FY13-14 to end, it would be difficult, if not impossible, for the FM to contain Fiscal deficit to 4.7% of GDP. The FM is banking heavily on the spectrum auction that is to take place in January 2014, if all goes well. The telecom companies are playing their cards close to their chest and they know that the government is desperate. We will therefore have to wait and see because the FM doesn’t seem to have too many options left. Revenue collection has been below projections and will remain so because the 5.5% GDP growth the FM is projecting now looks like a pipe dream. The fact that the Q2 GDP growth has come in at 4.8%, which is better than most analysts expected, is little comfort. Because, now for the remaining 2 quarters, even if the economy grows at 5.4% in each quarter, we will just about manage a growth rate of 5% of GDP. Spectrum auction therefore is what the FM will bank on and may be a bit on PSU Divestment, which in the current year is way below target. His last resort will be to reduce plan expenditure, in order to meet his ‘redline’ of 4.8% fiscal deficit. This means kicking the can down the road and leaving the problem of the budget deficit for the next government. It also would be interesting to watch out for the Vote on Account to be presented by P. Chidambaram in February. Knowing FM’s ingenuity, he might just sneak in a few populist measures. Let’s now look at the global macros. The most exciting number would be the annualized US GDP growth number, which now looks better that the expected 3.1%. This is great improvement over the last year number, which was 1.1%. It also now points to a growth which can be sustained above the 3% mark, which bodes extremely well not only for the US, but also the world economy. As far as India is concerned, IT companies should benefit and grow from strength to strength, besides select pharma names. China’s GDP slowdown has also bottomed out and there are definite greenshoots of recovery in the Eurozone. Therefore, Tata Steel and Tata Motors are the scrips to watch out for. While Tata Steel is not doing so well in India, Tata Corus in UK will continue to churn out good numbers. Consider the fact that there are only 2 major steel producers in Europe, which supply quality steel – namely, Tata Corus and Arcellor Mittal. Despite adverse conditions still prevailing in the Eurozone, these two would continue to do well and will grow as the Eurozone economy picks. Tata Corus in UK supplies to JLR, which is again a Tata company. Besides, it supplies to all major automakers in UK and Europe, be it Ford, Nissan, VW, BMW, Mercedes, etc. What is little known is that Tata Steel has set up another 100% owned subsidiary in UK, which has bagged a big order of 95% of UK Rail’s steel requirement over the next 5 years. This includes steel for carriages as well as railroad expansion in UK and Europe. This is a recent order and should play out in the coming quarters. Tata JLR has started making inroads into the US besides its traditional markets of China and Europe. Though currently it sells about 2,000 to 3,000 units in the US, there is a huge potential as US is a very big market. Both Tata Steel and Tata Motors will currently grow from their dollar income, until the domestic market turns around. But this growth is sufficient to take these scrips from Rs. 400 currently to Rs. 500 conservatively, by the year end.
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CNXINFRA
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293
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259
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129
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HINDPETRO HINDZINC
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225 126 69
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234
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618 73
1281
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1048
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104
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481
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314
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806 219
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744
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17666
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6269
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JPPOWER
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TCS
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« TOP VIEW The corporate sector has not expressed any reservations/objections for spending towards CSR and as such there is no proposal to change this percentage. — Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot
« BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS KOTAK SECURITIES CALLS A ‘BUY’ ON TCS CMP: Rs. 1996
Markets Firm
NSE India : CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Monday (December 9, 2013) By Dominic Rebello
REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY:
The Nifty rose marginally on Friday (December 06, 2013) a net 18.80 points (0.30%) and closed at the 6259 point level. The market opened down at the 6234 points level. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 6230 points level at 9.20 a.m. The index then rose into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 3.00 p.m. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 6275 points level at 3.29 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 45 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 38 were gainers, while 12 were losers. All the sectoral indices barring IT closed in the green. Substantial buying was seen in power, PSU and consumer durables stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 13.45%. This change is moderate and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 737 were gainers, 627 were losers and 92 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator is in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).
RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level 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).
and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market with a positive bias. Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5921 points level. The next support is at the 5834 points level.
Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 6357 points level.
Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6255 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6235. Support (2) = 6211. Resistance (1) = 6280. Resistance (2) = 6300. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:
On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed a small black body candle with a long upper tail (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a white body candle. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters continue to remain positively trended. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions.
Work with strict stop losses on all positions
ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the – DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is rising. No signal here. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6216) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6139) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 6146) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 5875) Positive. Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators
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Target Rs. 2250
Management meeting takeaways—confident of revenue growth. TCS is confident of strong revenue growth even though seasonality may impact 2HFY14 numbers. Early indications for next year are positive as clients head into their budgeting cycles with greater confidence. Growth will be driven by improved discretionary spending, adoption of digital technologies and IMS. TCS will reinvest Rupee depreciation-led margin benefits into the business and has retained its 26-28% EBIT margin range target. We expect growth and profitability leadership, driven by strong execution and best market coverage to continue and believe premium multiples are deserved. We retain ADD. Strong medium-term revenue growth though 2HFY14 might see seasonal weakness: We were in conversation with the CFO of TCS, Mr Rajesh Gopinathan. TCS is confident of growth, driven by large market opportunity, overall recovery in developed markets and reduced volatility in demand for IT services. 2HFY14 will be seasonally weak and impacted by lower number of billing days due to furloughs and holidays. The management indicated that clients were heading into their budgeting cycles for CY2014, far more confident than in the past two years. Improving discretionary spending, adoption of digital technologies and infra management will help to drive growth in the medium term. The management indicated that unbundling of the hardware component from IMS deals helped to improve its success in winning deals in the segment against incumbents like IBM, HP and CSC. Calibrated approach to reinvestment of Rupee depreciation benefits to continue: TCS is committed to its medium-term EBIT margin target of 26-28%. However, the reinvestment strategy will be calibrated based on volatility in the currency and other margin headwinds. Benefits from the Rupee depreciation will be reinvested in the business by stepping up sales effort to break into new accounts with high growth potential, especially in new geographies. Key areas of investment will be (1) geographical expansion into new markets in continental Europe, Latin America and the Asia Pacific, (2) expansion of the service portfolio with investment in non-linear initiatives like products and platforms. TCS’ leadership to sustain premium multiples; we retain ADD: We believe TCS’ strong execution capabilities and extensive market coverage across geographies, verticals and services will help it continue to outperform the industry on revenue growth and profitability. We believe TCS’ leadership justifies the premium multiple it gets. We maintain our ADD rating and target price of `2,250, valuing the company at 20X FY2015E earnings.
RELIGARE CALLS A ‘BUY’ ON VOLTAS CMP: Rs. 116
Target Rs. 135
Key takeaways from our meeting with the VOLT management are: (1) Enquiry levels in Qatar, Muscat and Saudi Arabia are encouraging, but domestic demand remains sedate; (2) Margins in the Electro Mechanical Projects segment are likely to trend higher from FY15. Given the improved margin and order inflow outlook, we raise our FY15/FY16 earnings estimates by 3%/6%, increase our target multiple from 12x to 15x one-year fwd EPS (ex-other income) and upgrade our Dec’14 TP to Rs 135 (from Rs 110). Healthy outlook for the international business: Management indicated that enquiry levels are encouraging in Qatar, Muscat and Saudi Arabia. Major events such as the Dubai Expo 2020 and Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup are expected to boost the region’s business environment. As per management, the phase of capability building is now complete, placing VOLT in a strong position to execute larger projects in the region. Owning to its comfortable order backlog position, VOLT is now bidding selectively and booking projects with site margins of +5%. Margins to improve in FY15/FY16: According to management, the margin profile for orders in the international geography has improved by ~100bps to +5% compared to the last few years. This probably stems from an increase in the addressable market. Maintain BUY: In our view, current earnings estimates are understated if the recovery in margins and order inflow does play out as guided by the management. We raise our FY15/FY16 earnings estimates by 3%/6%, increase our target multiple from 12x to 15x one-year fwd EPS (ex-other income) and move to a new Dec’14 TP of Rs 135. Please send all business and corporate related mails to business@afternoondc.in
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Insurance Companies Liable Even If There Is Change in Vehicle Ownership Afternoon Despatch & Courier
MANOJ ASWANI
is VP at MyInsurance Club.com
« INSURANCE I bought a second-hand car and initiated the RC transfer from one RTO to another. I received Endorsement from RTO that "car is slated to have been sold to me". This endorsement I was planning to submit to the new RTO for transfer of RC& Insurance in my name. I met with an accident yesterday; can I claim the insurance as I have already initiated the transfer process based on the endorsement?
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MUMBAI | MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
—Abhay More, Charni Road The transfer of Ownership is supposed to be done within 14 days of the sale of the vehicle and the Insurance Policy needs to be changed subsequently. However, a new order from the Supreme Court has mentioned that Insurance Companies Are Liable to Pay Even If There Is a Change in Vehicle Ownership. The law states that you can do a Third Party Claim as long as the vehicle in insured but whether or not you can do a claim for your own car damage is an area of consideration. It states that "The liability to pay compensation is based on a statutory provision. Compulsory insurance of the vehicle is meant for the benefit of the third parties. The liability of the owner to have compulsory insurance is only in regard to third party and not to the property. Once the vehicle is insured, the owner as well as any other person can use the vehicle with the consent of the owner. Section 146 of the Act does not provide that if any person uses the vehicle independently, a separate insurance policy should be taken. The purpose of compulsory insurance in the Act has been enacted with an object to advance social justice"
Key Features This policy can be issued immediately through online application The policy covers: Vehicle against Loss Third Party liability Personal Accident Cover for owner driver Cashless claims at over 1500 preferred garages Upto 50% of the existing No Claim Bonus can be transferred from any insurance provider Towing facility in an event of a breakdown/accident Bajaj Allianz's preferred workshops provides access to hassle-free inspection and high service standards 0% interest EMI option available on payment through Citibank Credit Card
BENEFITS Coverage: This plan covers the vehicle against Loss or Damage of the Vehicle Insured against By fire explosion self-ignition or lightning By burglary housebreaking or theft By Riot and Strike By Earthquake (Fire and Shock Damage) By Flood Typhoon Hurricane Storm Tempest Inundation Cyclone Hailstorm frost By accidental external means By malicious act By terrorist activity Whilst in transit by road rail inland waterway lift elevator or air
One of my colleagues is an agent of HDFC Life Insurance Company. He has suggested one plan for my needs – HDFC Life ClassicAssure Insurance Plan. Please tell me if this a good plan or not. Also should I buy it? —Sameer Jadhav, Mankhurd HDFC Life ClassicAssure Insurance Plan is an Endowment Plan where Basic Sum Assured plus Bonus is paid as Maturity Benefit on survival till the end of the Policy Term or on earlier Death as Death Benefit. HDFC Life ClassicAssure Insurance Plan is a with-profits Endowment Plan which means that you are entitled to receive bonus if the company makes profits. The plan also offers a choice of paying premiums for a Limited Term.
Maturity Benefit: On survival till the maturity date and on full payment of premiums due throughout
the premium paying term, the policyholder gets Sum Assured + Bonus Death Benefit: On unfortunate death of the life assured during the policy term, the company pays Sum Assured + Bonus to the nominee.
The Table below shows the indicative annual premium that a healthy male would pay for a Sum Assured of `2 Lakhs. Indicative Premiums(`) Age 20 25 30 35 40
Premium Pay Term 7 years
Policy term Policy term Policy term 10 years 15 years 20 years 30,259
25,058
17,990
30,314
25,195
18,236
25,859
19,248
30,279
30,424
30,644
25,100
25,421
18,071
18,599
(The author is Vice President at www.MyInsuranceClub.com, insurance comparison website in India. You may write to him at manoj@myinsuranceclub.com)
« PRODUCT REVIEW: BAJAJ ALLIANZ TWO WHEELER INSURANCE PLAN
By Manoj Aswani ajaj Allianz Two Wheeler Insurance Plan is the only Two Wheeler Insurance Policy from this insurer. It includes Two Wheeler Insurance along with Third Party Legal Liability Damage as specified by the RTO. In this plan, premium needs to be paid every year to renew the plan and the policy can be issued online without any paperwork. If there has been no claim in the previous year from this insurer or any, a No Claim Bonus is also payable. Each vehicle has a Sum Assured which is called the Insured's Declared Value (IDV) of the vehicle. This is the total value of the two-wheeler as declared at the beginning of the policy. It is calculated on the basis of the manufacturer's listed selling price of the brand and model as the vehicle insured at the commencement of the policy after deducting depreciation. Electronic items, theft kit, LPG/CNG kit, etc. can be added to the sum insured over and above the IDV. In case of a claim, a cashless facility is provided in 1500 network garages or a reimbursement can be done within 5 days.
However, logically speaking you should get the insurance claim since your car is insured; you should get the claim irrespective of the fact whether the car is in the process of ownership transfer.
Cashless Claims At Over 1500 Preferred Garages
By Landslide/Rockslide Liability to the Third parties Personal accident cover for owner driver for: Death- Sum Assured payable is 100% Loss of two limbs or sight of two eyes or one limb and sight of one eye Sum Assured payable is 100% Loss of one limb or sight of one eye, Sum Assured payable is 50% Permanent total disablement from injuries other than named above, Sum Assured payable is 100%
Deduction of Bajaj Allianz Two Wheeler Insurance Plan For all rubber nylon plastic parts tyre and Battery - 50% For fibre glass components 30% For all parts made of glass – Nil Depreciation of Bajaj Allianz Two Wheeler Insurance Plan Rate of depreciation for all other parts including wooden parts will be as per following schedule: Age of Vehicle
Not exceeding 6 months Exceeding 6 months but not exceeding 1 year Exceeding 1 year but not exceeding 2 years Exceeding 2 years but not exceeding 3 years Exceeding 3 years but not exceeding 4 years Exceeding 4 years but not exceeding 5 years Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 10 years Exceeding 10 years
% of Depreciation NIL 5%
10%
15%
25% 35% 40% 50%
Rate of Depreciation for Painting: In the case of painting, the depreciation rate of 50% shall be applied only on the material cost of total painting charges. In case of a consolidated bill for painting charges, the material component shall be considered as 25% of total painting charges for the purpose of applying the depreciation. Depreciation of IDV of Bajaj Allianz Two Wheeler Insurance Plan Rate of depreciation for the IDV is as per the
table below:
Age of Vehicle
Not exceeding 6 months Exceeding 6 months but not exceeding 1 year Exceeding 1 year but not exceeding 2 years Exceeding 2 years but not exceeding 3 years Exceeding 3 years but not exceeding 4 years Exceeding 4 years but not exceeding 5 years
% of Depreciation 5% 15%
20% 30% 40% 50%
Exclusions of Bajaj Allianz Two Wheeler Insurance Plan This plan does not cover: Consequential loss, depreciation, wear and tear, mechanical and electrical breakdown failures or breakage's Damage to Tyres and Tubes unless the Vehicle is damaged at the same time in which case the liability of the Company shall be limited to 50% of the cost of replacement Loss of or damage to accessories by burglary housebreaking or theft unless the Vehicle is stolen at the same time any accidental loss or damage suffered whilst the Insured or any person driving with the knowledge and consent of the Insured is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs In the event of the Vehicle being disabled by reason of loss or damage covered under this Policy the Company will bear the reasonable cost of protection and removal to the nearest repairer and of redelivery to the Insured but not exceeding in all Rs.300 in respect of any one accident. The Insured may authorise the repair of the Vehicle necessitated by damage for which the Company may be liable under this Policy provided that:a) The estimated cost of such repair including replacements, if any does not exceed Rs. 150 b) The Company is furnished forthwith a detailed estimate of the cost of repairs and
c) The Insured shall give the Company every assistance to see that such repair is necessary and the charges are reasonable d) Any accidental loss damage and/or liability caused sustained or incurred outside the Geographical Area e) Any Claim arising out of any Contractual Liability f) Any accidental loss damage and/or liability caused sustained or incurred whilst the Vehicle insured herein is: a. Being used otherwise than in accordance with the Limitations as to Use or b. Being driven by or is for the purpose of being driven by him/her in the charge of any person other than a Driver as stated in the Driver's clause g) Any accidental loss or damage to any property whatsoever or any loss or expense whatsoever resulting or arising there from or any consequential loss h) Any liability of whatsoever nature directly or indirectly caused by or contributed to by or arising from ionising radiation or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel. For the purposes of this exception combustion shall include any self-sustaining process of nuclear fission i) Any accidental loss or damage or liability directly or indirectly caused by or contributed to by or arising from nuclear weapons material j) Any accidental loss damage and/or liability directly or indirectly or proximately or remotely occasioned by or contributed by or traceable to or arising out of or in connection with War, Invasion, the Act of foreign enemies, hostilities or Warlike operations (whether before or after declaration of war), Civil War, Mutiny Rebellion, Military or usurped power or by any direct or indirect consequences of any of the said occurrences and in the event of any claim hereunder the Insured shall prove that the accidental loss damage and/or liability arose independently of and was in no way connected with or occasioned by or contributed to by or traceable to any of the said occurrences or any consequences thereof and in default of such proof the Company shall not be liable to make any payment in respect of such a claim
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Amitabh Bachchan lashes out at talks about working with Rekha Afternoon Despatch & Courier
MUMBAI | MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
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egastar Amitabh Bachchan has rubbished reports suggesting that he is in talks to star opposite veteran actress Rekha in a YRF film. According to reports, Aditya Chopra was said to bring Rekha and Bachchan on-screen together again. The two last worked in 1981 hit 'Silsila'. "I am not doing it. I read it (media report) but there is no truth to it. But if you known anybody there (at YRF) then suggest my name. As today it is difficult to get work," the legendary actor said at a function here. Earlier, producer Firoz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee were keen to get Bachchan and Rekha together in their upcoming movie 'Welcome Back'. But things did not work out. Meanwhile, Big B would be seen in a special appearance for Sanjay Dutt Productions' 'Hasmukh Pighal Gaya'. He has performed to the iconic Raj Kapoor song 'Kisiki Muskuraahton Pe Ho Nisaar, Kisi Ka Dard Mil Sake...' from the film 'Anari'.
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"It is a film for Sanjay Dutt Productions. There is a situation in the film, where the hero of the film sings a song and I get into in that song," he said. Bachchan recalled his earlier memories of the Rajkamal Studio, where he delivered some of the famous shots of 1975 hit 'Deewar' including the death and 'khush toh bahut hoge tum' scenes. He is shooting for an ad film there after a gap of more than three decades in the studio built by legendary filmmaker V Shantaram, says another PTI report. "Rajkamal Studio shoot after ages... Established and built by the great V Shantaram. Now most of the floor space and the area given up to high rise buildings... The main floor is where the shooting is for an ad, film on real estate... Ironical... It is the same floor where I did most of my important scenes for 'Deewar' - the death scene, the 'khush toh bahut hoge tum'...," Bachchan posted on his blog along with few pictures of the studio.
3 DECADES AGO: The Big B last acted with Rekha in Yash Chopra’s mega grosser ‘Silsila’ (1981).
Deepika open to doing small Didn’t want to waste Salman’s talent in a cameo: Divya Kumar but meaty roles in Hollywood A A
ctress Deepika Padukone does not regret being unable to make her Hollywood debut with 'Fast and Furious 7' and says she is open to doing films in the West even if the role is small. Deepika was offered to be a part of 'Fast and Furious 7' movie, but she could not do it because of her commitments to the makers of 'Ram Leela'. "I don't regret it. I had to work out things for 'Ram Leela' here, I couldn't have left the process mid way, I had given my commitment here first. Looking at the way the film ('Ram Leela') has got response, I feel good as my hard work has paid off," Deepika told PTI in an interview here. Though the actress could not make her entry into Hollywood, she is still open to doing films whenever the right offer comes up. "I would love to do a Hollywood film. The reason for me to do a Hollywood film is same as what I do here in Bollywood," she said. When asked if she would be ok doing a small role in a Hollywood film, Deepika said, "There is nothing like a small role. The role has to be of impact, this is what matters, the length of it (role) doesn't. A good actor can make a presence felt even in a short time." Deepika is basking in the success of her fourth consecutive hit this year - 'Ram Leela' - after 'Race 2', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and 'Chennai Express'. "It feels nice that all my films that released this year did really well. I have worked hard on all my films and it feels great when the films become successful and you get appreciation for your work," Deepika Padukone she said.
ctor-tuned-director Divya Khosla, whose debut film 'Yaariyan' is supported by Salman Khan, says she did not want to waste the superstar's talent by asking him to do a cameo in the movie. Known for promoting newcomers, Salman is supporting 'Yaariyan' in his own way. "I wanted to be honest to the subject. There was no place for a cameo, otherwise I would have definitely asked him. Also I
didn't want to waste his talent, just to fit him in a cameo," Divya said. The actress, who is the wife of T-Series head Bhushan Kumar, said she was moved by the efforts taken by the 'Dabangg' star's to promote her film. "It is really nice of him that he is promoting the film, he tweeted about me. We would also go to 'Bigg Boss' house to promote the film as it is a big platform for all of us," Divya said.
Ahmed Khan’s next to be a family entertainer C
horeographer-turneddirector Ahmed Khan, who is behind films like ‘Lakeer – Forbidden Lines’ and ‘Fool N Final’, is currently working on a family entertainer. Ahmed also intends to adapt an international film and is actively working on a couple of projects. "On the directorial front I am working on two films - one of is a family entertainer and the other is more about the guys. They are original films. Also, I plan to adapt an international film but it is too early to talk about it,"
A still from ‘Fool N Final’
Ahmed told PTI. "We are looking to cast Alist actors. There are quite a few on my wish list but it is incorrect to reveal the names. It will happen next year," he added. Ahmed's both the films failed to create magic at the box office. He also turned producer with good friend Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Paathshaala' and is looking forward to produce more films. "There are a couple of scripts that have come our way. The films that we are likely to produce include a comedy, youth related film. Hopefully, by the end of this month things will get finalised," he said. Apart from this, Ahmed recently choreographed a song on megastar Amitabh Bachchan for Sanjay Dutt Productions - 'Hasmukh Pighal Gaya'.
Salman Khan
'Yaariyan' is a youth-based musical revolving around the carefree years of college life and friendship. The film has new faces -
Himansh Kohli, Serah Singh, popular model Nicole Faria and others and senior actors like Gulshan Grover and Deepti Naval. It is scheduled to release on January 10 next year. Despite her producer husband Bhushan Kumar sharing a good rapport with most of the stars in the industry, Divya did not believe in taking advantage of it and chose to cast newcomers, as it was the demand of the script.
Dinesh Vijan set to direct film for Saif
Saif with Sonakshi Sinha in ‘Bullett Raja’
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aif Ali Khan's production partner Illuminati Films, Dinesh Vijan will don the hat of a director soon for the actor. Dinesh has been behind films like 'Agent Vinod, 'Cocktail', 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Go Goa Gone' and others. The production company Illuminati Films was founded by Saif and Dinesh in 2009. "There is a love story which my partner Dinesh is going to direct. He is turning director. He has got a nice love story script," Saif told PTI. Apparently, Saif is likely to
act in the movie. "There are plans to direct a film. Things are still in process so I can't talk much," Dinesh said, without divulging any further details. The upcoming projects of Dinesh as a producer include director duo Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru's 'Happy Ending'. In this film Kareena will be seen in a special appearance. Also, directors Kunal Deshmukh of 'Jannat' fame and 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' helmer Saket Chaudhary will be making films for Illuminati.
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Ratan and Ranvi are shocked to see that Surjeet is showing their land to the buyers without asking fom them. What will happen when Surjeet tells them the truth? Star Pl us, 10.30 p.m.
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Paakhi has been forced to play the tennis tournament. She has to play this game along with Anshuman. Will Paakhi be able to play tennis? What will happen if she doesn’t play tennis? Li fe Ok , 9.30 p.m.
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A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his
wife is seriously injured in a boating accident. Starring George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Star Movies, 9 p.m.
PHIR HERA PHERI
The film opens with a prologue bringing the audience up to
date, stating that each has suffered a personal loss as well as a gain. They all became rich, but Shyam lost his love, Anuradha in an automobile accident, Raju’s mother has died after battling diseases and Baburao—despite having not much to lose in the first place—has lost his little common sense that he possessed previously. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.
ONE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS
Pongo and Perdita have a litter of 15 puppies. Cruella De Vil
takes a fancy to the pups, and wants to get hold of them, as well as more pups, to make herself a lovely dalmatian skin coat... Cruella hires some thugs to kidnap the pups and hold them at her mansion. Will Pongo and Perdita find them in time ? Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m .
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DHARMATMA
Wealthy, powerful and influential Seth Dharamdas leads a fi-
around inspector DuraiSingam (Surya), who joined the service and manages to settle every dispute in town patiently. He happens to meet Kavya (Anushka), a city girl on vacation who promptly falls in love with him. Everything seems to be marked by good fortune until MayilVaaganam (Prakash Raj) comes across DuraiSingam. As they lock horns, things take a different turn. What happens when Durai and Mayil fight each other? Max, 9 p.m.
nancially secure life in a palatial mansion. He is known to come to the aid of all people who are beyond any hope of assistance, and this leads to him being known as “Dharmatma”. But Seth Dharamdas does have a number of skeletons in his closet, and a parallel life as a gangster. The only person Dharamdas hates and fears is none other than his very own son, Ranbir, who has sworn that he will never compromise with his father’s dark career, and threatens to expose him. Dharamdas has never conceded surrender or defeat at the hands of any mortal, and will never even consider to do so - even if this means the death of Ranbir. CVO, 9 p.m.
Peter Parker has finally managed to piece together the once-
Honest constable (played by Srinivasamurthy) names his
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Set in the backdrop of Nellore, a small town, the film revolves
broken parts of his life, maintaining a balance between his relationship with Mary-Jane and his responsibility as Spider-Man. But more challenges arise for our young hero. Peter’s old friend Harry Obsourne has set out for revenge against Peter; taking up the mantle of his late father’s persona as The New Goblin, and Peter must also capture Uncle Ben’s real killer, Flint Marko, who has been transformed into his toughest foe yet, the Sandman. All hope seems lost when suddenly Peter’s suit turns jet-black and greatly amplifies his powers. But it also begins to greatly amplify the much darker qualities of Peter’s personality that he begins to lose himself to. Peter has to reach deep inside himself to free the compassionate hero he used to be if he is to ever conquer the darkness within and face not only his greatest enemies, but also... himself. Pix, 9 p.m.
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MUMBAI KI KIRAN BEDI
daughter as Kiran Bedi and sacrifices extremely to bring her up as IPS officer. Kiran Bedi (Malashri) shows exemplary courage and intelligence and she is a nightmare for anti social elements like Bhoopathy, Mobile Nachappa, D’Souza, Naga, Vickey, Muni and others who are controlling the government. All the 224 MLA’s of Karnataka and 29 MP’s are under my feat says Bhoopathy to Kiran Bedi who chalks out master plan to destabilize the gang. Kiran Bedi is given extraordinary powers yet the crooks are successful in moving her from Bangalore to Bellary. Bhoopathy’s son Vicky dies fighting against Kiran Bedi and therefore Bhoopathy to avenge his son’s death sends his crook and finally, Kiran Bedi wages a futile battle. The crooks kill Kiran Bedi and hand over the ash to her constable father. All is not over. Fi lmy, 9 p.m.
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TV TATTLE
SAPNA PABBI PLAYS AK’S DAUGHTER
Analysing a flop
On one hand where actors can’t stop signing praises of their work, Imran has unleashed Pandora’s Box. Letting the cat out of the bag, Imran revealed the reasons behind the failure of his recent flick. At a recent event, zoOm reported that the actor’s few words said it all! Imran proclaimed that he would refrain from maligning his producers in front of the media. Imran also added that he is satisfied with his work and would prefer speaking to the team that worked on his last failure directly rather than slandering the producer and director. Well with Imran attributing the failure of ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobara’ to Ekta’s excessive promotions, it’s clear the actor seems to have mastered the art of making excuses.
Shilpa Shetty on ‘Nach Baliye’
Multitalented actor Raqesh Vashisth who is currently seen on ‘Nach Baliye’ has made a beautiful painting of judge and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. We hear that the actor has given Shilpa a surprise by gifting her a hand-painted portrait of hers. Raqesh has been painting and sculpting for the last few years and in fact has a studio built at home where he spends time exploring his creative side. Talking about his painting of Shilpa Raqesh says, “Everyone on the show has been praising how beautiful and poised Shilpa is, I have been a very silent observer so far and have really appreciated how she always motivates Ridhi and I and her warmth as a person. Everyone has been expressing their appreciation through words but I can best express my gratitude through my art. A couple of days ago, I stayed up an entire night in my studio working on the painting. A painting can reflect an individual’s inner beauty and I am just happy that she has liked my portrait of her”.
Sapna Pabbi plays the role of Anil Kapoor’s daughter in the TV show ‘24’. Born and brought up in London, Sapna has already done some modeling assignments. In this chit chat, the young actress opens up about everything, from her love for movies to her story so far. By Sandeep Hattangadi How did you end up with a career in acting? I always wanted to do it. I was involved in dramatics right from school. I come from a very desi family, so my father was always very strict about studies and so initially I did not pay much interest to it. I got a corporate job, which I was very happy with actually and it brought me here. And then I ended up doing ‘24’!
Braveheart
How did you end up bagging the role in ‘24’? I had an audition. Actually, I had gone to do an audition for the role of Shyna, which is a negative character in the show. But they thought that I was perfect for the role of Kiran – the role of Anil Kapoor sir’s daughter.
The 24-year-old Jaipur boy, Himanshu Soni, who currently shoulders the monumental responsibility of essaying Buddha on Zee TV and Spice Studio’s biopic is indeed a braveheart! Recently, he was required to shoot a sequence where he, as Prince Siddharth, attends the swayamwar of the beautiful princess Yashodhara in the hope of winning her hand in marriage. For this scene, he would engage in a physical brawl with a very burly giant of a man to prove his might and thereby his worthiness as a suitor to Yashodhara. Unfortunately, barely two days before the shoot of this elaborate sequence, Himanshu fell off a horse in the middle of a shot, badly bruising his hands. There was no way Himanshu would be able to pull it off with his severely bruised palms. But Himanshu put his foot down and insisted on shooting the sequence himself.
Does your character have any similarities with the real Sapna Pabbi? Kiran is 19 years old, but she is very mature for her age. She is very simple, subtle and well mannered. She is quite cool too (laughs)! But like every other teenager she gets angry, fights with her parents and makes wrong decisions. My dad actually said that the way I fight with Jay Rathore is exactly similar to how our fights end up being like. How was working with experienced actors like Anil Kapoor, Tisca Chopra and Mandira Bedi? It was obviously great working with each one of them. I am the youngest and the least experienced of the lot so it is also a challenge for me to match their standard as an actor. But because Anil sir is such a lovely person, it made everything so much easier than I thought it would be. He can make any newcomer comfortable within 10 seconds.
Grand entry
Star Plus’ ‘Mahabharat’ creates an additional milestone, with the entry of yet another television super-star, Shikha Singh, who enters as an integral character Shikhandi to join the bevy of cast, worthy of immense praise and nationwide recognition. Shikha Singh as Shikhandi, who defined a new course in the epic battle of ‘Mahabharat’, joins the big brigade of super cast associated with this rich show, including Shaheer Sheikh (Arjun) and Arpit Ranka (Duryodhan); who have already charmed the audience with their larger than life screen appeal.
How much do you think ‘24’ will change the scenario of Indian television which rests on Saas Bahu dramas? I think one cannot compare both of them. They are more like independent in terms of content and portrayal. But yes ‘24’ definitely is something that might bring a lot of changes. Because it is extremely specific to detail and it is like watching a 22-hour movie. A lot of people ask me why it is taking so long. We have already shot for 150 days and all the hard work we have out in, I hope it pays off! So any future plans? Right now, ‘24’ is at the top of my priority list. There are a lot of key projects and I am very excited. But I think I have to be patient. But for now I would solely concentrate on ‘24’ and then keep everything else for later.
Horse love
Maharana Pratap aka Faisal Khan of India’s most loved historical show ‘Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap’ on Sony TV’s is winning the hearts of millions with his acting and has been climbing the ladder of success. These days young Faisal has found a new friend on the sets, guess who? It’s none other than his co-actor, his horse Saarang. Faisal has always been an animal lover and with this role he got a chance to learn horse riding. These days Saraang has been grabbing all the attention of young Faisal, so much so that every break he gets from his busy shoot he goes and feeds him Misri (Sugar), Jaggery and Chana.
Getting hitched
Finally the confirmed bachelor of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, our very own Popat has managed to get hid ‘Bulbul’. Yes Popat is married to Bulbul. How did he get a bride that too so pretty? “If you look around me in Gokuldham Society, then you will see that I am the lucky charm of all the members and that is why all around me are married. Now my good luck has finally rubbed off me also. So I too have gotten my very own Bulbul”, quips Popat.
Rahul Dev to play demon Arunasur ‘D
evon ke Dev… Mahadev’, a mythological wonder that has enthralled the nation with its strong cast and a stronger narration, is set to create another benchmark on Indian Television. After approaching a host of veteran actors like Danny Denzongpa, Mithun Chakaborty and Jackie Shroff, Life OK has confirmed Rahul Dev for the role of Demon Arunasur in the popular series. This also marks the actor’s entry on Television. Rahul, who is wellknown for essaying negative roles in various movies, will be seen as the negative lead Arunasur who will
battle against Lord Shiva played by India’s favourite on-screen God Mohit Raina. Rahul said, “I’m very excited to debut on Indian Television
with the most popular series. My character Arunasur will be nothing like what’s currently seen on Television. He will have a distinctive
personality and will showcase various shades of grey. I’m quite excited to play this character as it has tremendous potential and will definitely leave a mark behind”. As per the story, Arunasur is an extremely powerful being who is constantly trying to bring his mother back to life. He respects the elements that govern the universe, but not the Gods that represent them. In a bid to overpower Bhooteshwar Mahadev, he captures the five Devtas – Soorya, Chandra, Agni, Varun and Pawan, and thus begins his war against Mahadev.
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Another Law Won’t Change Much T
he Sexual Harassment of Women in Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act is the latest in the list of legislations introduced, almost in a knee-jerk fashion, to solve issues. Following every high-profile instance, the masses are ‘outraged’ and then go on to demand the “strictest punishment for the guilty,” and ensure that a new law comes into place to protect women. Introducing a new ‘Bill,’ issuing orders and guidelines or creating drafts for ‘better’ laws that need to be introduced ‘urgently’ have become knee-jerk reactions whenever an issue relates to women and crime. But, with sex crimes being repeated day after day, the laws don’t seem to serving their purpose. After the Delhi gang-rape fury, fast-track courts were set up in states all over the nation to deal with sensitive issues like sexual exploitation at a faster pace. A new bill was introduced to address violence issues. Then came the gang rape of a female journalist in Mumbai which once again “rocked the country,” and the police were quick to issue guidelines to media organisations sending female journalists to
to the government hurtling to clear the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Bill that has been pending for some time. Earlier, reports of minors being abducted and raped had instigated the government to bring about a law for protection of minors being subjected to sexual assault. But, so far the new laws, guidelines, orders and drafts doesn’t seem to be having a deterrent effect on sexual crime perpetrators. Which brings about the question, will introducing laws one after the other serve the purpose and lower the crime rate in the country? An RTI application filed earlier this month has revealed that Mumbai witnessed 237 rapes, including eight gang rapes till August 2013. As per the information secured under RTI Act by activist Anil Galgali, as many as 229 rape cases and eight gang rape cases, including two Shakti Mills gang rapes that jolted the nation, were reported till August this year. Reports suggest that the number has risen in the past few months since gang-rape of two minors were reported only last month in the city. Last year’s figures suggest the numbers have only increased this year. There were 223 rape cases and eight gang rape cases reported in 2012, while in 2011, 211 rapes and nine gang rapes were registered. A couple of months earlier, a report issued by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) suggested that the national capital had 1,121 rape cases registered in the first eight months of this year, the highest in the last 13 years. The number is actually more than the double of what of last year’s 468 cases in the same period. And these were reports from two metropolitan cities of the country. They don’t include villages or rural TEHELKA EDITOR ARRESTED areas in states where such crimes are reported at a much lower rate http://youtu.be/1gqnT7Ywbzg due to the fear of ostracism. So, the question here is, if introDELHI GANG-RAPE VERDICTT ducing a battery of laws to curb the crime rate actually effectual or is it http://youtu.be/u1bITxYLsIw just like a security blanket that creates an illusion of safety. EX-CJI IN THE DOCK A lot has been said about the rapes in India in national and interhttp://youtu.be/BHpJJnOCT9Q national media. So much so, that there are news reports on rape cases ASARAM ARRESTED FOR 'RAPE' in India affecting tourism in the country because the foreigners are http://youtu.be/uZFj1D-PwUE wary of travelling in India now. Just a couple of days back, a central government officer allegedly deserted places for assignments. molested a 27-year-old Italian And then, yet recently, a female woman after promising to help her journalist charged her editor of sex- get an exit permit. In July, a forually harassing her at an event or- eigner was allegedly molested in a ganised by the organisation. This local train in Mumbai. In October, a became a national issue even before British national was groped by a the victim reported her case to the man while another foreigner compolice and then came the public plained about being molested by a anger asking a strict punishment for clothing store worker of a five star the ‘perpetrator.’ hotel in Mumbai. This was followed by the news of Time Magazine has ranked what a law intern alleging molestation by it calls as ‘India’s Rape Epidemic’ as an Ex-Chief Justice of India. This led one of the top 10 news story of the
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The Tarun Tejpal case has brought to light, once again, issues of rape, molestation and sexual harassment at workplace. But, does that mean we need another law, says Gajanan Khergamker
They ‘shocked’ the nation
With sex crimes being repeated day after day, the laws don’t seem to serving their purpose world in 2013. Since so much is being said about the country’s ‘rape trend’ and the new emerging law, shouldn’t every outcry ensure the crime rate against women dips, even if by a small margin? Merely introducing one law after another doesn’t seem like the solution. The action should be initiated at a grass-root level and there should be ways to ensure that the laws that are being introduced actually do help the victim. There is a section of masses that fear that these laws being introduced are gender-biased and while it may
come prove useful for some it can also be misused to a great extent. All this needs to be considered and looked into before rushing to clear the draft bill. Just doling out laws is not going to do much if they have major loopholes like it is being said about the new Anti-Rape Law or the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace 2013. The government, judiciary and the legislature need to look into the matter more seriously and address the real problem and not just on the face of it. Ensuring that women feel
safe enough to come report the crime, ensuring that the police registers the case, ensuring that the victim has actually being heard, ensuring that the trail is done in a court of law even in camera and not in open public domain or in media. Because, if there is a chance that a woman/girl has been victimised, there should be provision that she gets the justice she deserves but the law and its processes should never be subverted. An unbiased law and its effective implementation is the need of the hour. With inputs from Prerna Pandey
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DILLI KA BABU By Dilip Cherian
Change At The Top
By Neeraj Singh
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hen, on the orders of the Supreme Court, voters in the country got the Right to Reject candidates, then for once it seemed that this order of the Supreme Court will show political parties the path to Constitutional and Parliamentary ideals. Alongside, the people of the country also go the right that under a democratic process they could not only choose a candidate they preferred, but also reveal or make it known that they did not want any of the candidates in the fray. This matter had been stuck with the Law Ministry from 2001. When social worker Anna Hazare included the Right to Reject and the Right to Recall in his 25 point programme, an environment for their implementation began to be created in the country. When the Supreme Court gave orders on this, the apprehension was expressed there and then that since the Supreme Court was doing what the Government and the Election Commission should have done, the Government would adopt a repressive attitude -- this was certain. And this apprehension in the country was proved correct first by the Election Commission and the Government of Madhya Pradesh. In Madhya Pradesh the Election Commission disallowed people to be made aware of and sensitised about the None of the Above (NOTA) option and a start on this was made in the Multai Vidhan Sabha constituency. There, Dr. Sunilam, the Coordinator of the Jan Sansad Abhiyan Samiti had submitted an application to the Returning Officer for permission for vehicles and meetings to carry out a public dissemination campaign for NOTA, but the Returning Officer refused to give permission. The Returning Officer gave the argument that Dr. Sunilam wan not a candidate from the assembly constituency and nor was he a member of any party, therefore, under the 2013 assembly elections Model Code of Conduct, he could not be give permission to publicise NOTA in this way. In fact, this step by the Returning Officer is not only a breach of the right of every citizen in the country to freedom of expression, but is also a grave blow to the democratic system of the country. At the same time, this refusal of permission also raises a question whether the responsibility of
making people in the country aware and conscious of their rights is only that of members of parties and candidates who are fighting elections? Over the years, social worker Anna Hazare, while leading people towards the path of change, has also talked of electoral reforms. Anna Hazare believes that in politics there is now the supremacy of money power and muscle power. According to him, elections now are no longer general elections, because candidates belong to ‘sides’ and parties. There are no candidates of the common people. Therefore, an option should be kept before the people that if they do desire any particular candidate, they can make it known. This effort of Anna Hazare got support in the entire country. So when the people got the Right to Reject, the Jan Sansad Abhiyan Committee, formed under Anna Hazare's leadership, began to make people all over the country aware of this right. However, this should have been done by the Election Commission, because the Election Commission keeps boasting that through the Voters Awareness Campaign they make voters throughout the country aware of voting. But why has the Election Commission not yet launched in any part of the country an awareness campaign about the option of the new Right to Reject and the NOTA button on electronic voting machines, even though Lok Sabha elections are due shortly and the assembly elections in five States will be over soon ? During his country wide Jantantra Yatra, Anna Hazare has felt that people still lack awareness about elections and the selection of candidates. To meet this gap, the Jan Sansad Abhiyan Committee, formed under his leadership, held public meetings during the run up to the ongoing assembly elections in five States. Through these meetings, people were made aware of the value of their votes and the meaning of the option of NOTA. Building this awareness was necessary also because in this regard the Government and the Election Commission are merely doing the paperwork. The Central Government, in its own electoral interests, prepared an election publicity and campaign budget of Rs. 180 crores. The advertisements prepared and released from this budget for TV-print, radio and the Internet mention which schemes were started in
the public interest by the Government, but there is not even a one line mention that voters have now got the Right to Reject, use it to free the politics of the country from undesirable elements. The Government of Madhya Pradesh was the first in the country to refuse permission to carry out a Right to Reject option awareness campaign. But now, opposition leader Ajay Singh has alleged that in the last three months Shivraj Singh Chauhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has incurred expenses of Rs. 300 crore on his branding. Anna Hazare and his associates are playing an important role in every part of the country to sensitise and make voters aware of their rights, especially the Right to Reject. Anna Hazare had also suggested to the Election Commission that since it would be the first time that voters would be using this Right to Reject option, the Election Commission should tell voters what symbol they were going to give this new button on the EVMs. In this context a logo on behalf of Anna Hazare was also suggested. But neither has the Election Commission yet launched any awareness campaign about this Right to Reject, nor have they given any information to voters that in the country's electoral system, a provision of this kind has been made for the first time. Dr. Sunilam, the Coordinator of the Jan Sansad Campaign Samiti, even wrote a letter in this context to the Madhya Pradesh State Chief Election Commissioner Jaideep Govind. In the letter, Dr. Sunilam requested the State Election Commission that at every polling booth, on the flex boards that have been put up under the Voters Awareness Campaign, the NOTA option should also be mentioned because the reality was that most voters did not even know about this Right to Reject. According to an estimate, in the Madhya Pradesh elections, the total expenses will be approximately Rs. 2000 crore, but out of this entire amount not even one rupee has been spent so far on NOTA. Recently, the Election Commission, patting itself on its back, shared some data with the media, in which it was stated that 64 per cent voters select candidates at their own discretion. Religious, racial and family pressures are just 25 per cent. And approximately half the voters go to the voting centres, because they get an opportunity to exercise their right. According to the Commission,
in the voters awareness programme being carried out so far, the Commission has found that 10.5 per cent people cast their vote based on caste, and 7.6 per cent voters were influenced by the religion of candidates. If the Election Commission figures are correct, during this survey of theirs why do they also not reveal that such and such per cent of voters in the country do not prefer any of the candidates at all and welcome the Right to Reject? If we take the Commission's data itself, nearly half the voters go to vote because they get an opportunity to exercise their right, then in fact these are those voters who are angry or unhappy or dissatisfied with the existing candidates and want the NOTA option. If the remaining 64 per cent voters who select candidates at their own discretion are given the information that in the elections this time they also have an option to press the NOTA button, then undoubtedly they will be able to use their discretion in a much better manner. But the biggest question is that when the Election Commission is accepting that it is running a Voters Awareness Campaign, then how can a Returning Officer representing the Election Commission itself refuse to give permission for a Voters Awareness Campaign on NOTA? Another big question is that why is there so much fear about NOTA within political parties in Madhya Pradesh alone? In fact, the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Jan Sansad Abhiyan Samiti and the Coordinator Dr. Sunilam have been making the people of this State aware about the Right to Reject for a long time. During the campaign of this committee, voices began rising from amongst the people that they are going to reject these candidates because they are worthless and inefficient and have been imposed on them. Seeing this response from the people, political party are becoming nervous and are putting many restraints in those who are in favour of NOTA or have been publicising it. There was also an attack in Chhindwara on Dr. Sunilam by criminal elements some time ago. In Bhopal, on 17 October this year a clerk, Uma Shankar Tiwari, employed in the Weights and Measurement Department was suspended by the District Magistrate only because he was making people aware about the Right to Reject and NOTA.
Over the next few months the Finance Ministry is expected to see several top-level changes but a beginning has been made with Ratan Watal, a 1978 batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre set to become the new Expenditure Secretary once the current Finance Secretary R.S. Gujral retires at the end of the month. Until then Watal will be Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Expenditure. Sources say he has the arduous task of cutting expenditure without compromising on growth. Meanwhile Revenue Secretary Sumit Bose is set to become the next Finance Secretary. The 1976-batch Madhya Pradesh cadre officer is the senior-most of the five secretaries in the Ministry and unless Finance Minister P Chidambaram springs a surprise, Bose will be the first among equals. Budget 2014 after all is not an issue at all!
Miffed Cop Protests
Uttar Pradesh has always been a difficult karmabhoomi for upright bureaucrats, as the episode involving IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal showed recently. Nothing has changed on the ground even though widespread public protests forced the political establishment to revoke Ms Nagpal’s suspension. Now another woman officer Manzil Saini, who was controversially moved out as Senior Superintendent of Police from Muzzafarnagar even as the town was engulfed in communal violence, has created ripples. The Akhilesh Yadav sarkar has denied Ms Saini’s request to be sent to the Centre on deputation. She had been interested in working for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). But sources say that Principal Secretary for Home, Anil Kumar Gupta, has not considered Ms Saini’s request. The miffed IPS officer has now sought five months’ leave in protest. Incidentally, she was earlier in the news for busting a high-profile kidney sale racket. Clearly, we will hear more from her in the days ahead.
Apocalypse Now?
Perhaps the babus in the Chandigarh Administration are more paranoid than their counterparts elsewhere in the country. They want to be safe in the event of a nuclear or chemical attack on the city and are concerned enough to have proposed building an underground “safehouse” to house top administration officials in the event of an emergency. Apparently UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar has held several rounds of discussions based on memos sent by former Inspector General of Police P. K. Srivastava and estimated that the project would cost around Rs. 40 crores! The proposed nshelter will, sources say, house 10-12 VVIPs, have conference facility and all the necessities for running an administration during a nuclear attack. No doubt, babus in other metros must be burning with jealousy for not having thought of this one first. But no doubt, it’s the kind of idea that will catch on soon!
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COFFEEBREAK
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 669
ENIGMA CODE 669
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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.
Wicked doctor with a man (5) Answer back `there's at in foot (7) How the fantasist might produce agitations (9) Examine in depth a cause of complaint (1-3) Anthea may be the personification of wisdom (6) Seems rim irregularly dips (8) Ill-ventilated lodgings not far away (5,8) Paper goes to the silly fellow's head (8) Get the heartless devil into deep trouble to make a sales effort (6) Month to get an article for eight first? (4) Broadcast appropriate where aeroplanes suddenly lose height (3,6) Distinguishing marks for certain officers (7) Appointments in Las Palmas (5)
A printing method has its compensation, no doubt (6) 2 A record holder (6) 3 Transaction which is without credit (4,4) 4 As played to feign ignorance (6) 5 Destroyers landing on the beach (8) 7 High court judges? (6,7) 8 Excused duty (3-4) 13 Fancy a little music? (8) 14 On the other hand, spare second French town (7)
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MATH PYRAMID 669
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15 They give high-jumpers openings (8) 17 Cash - it makes a difference (6)
19 State of old-time air transport (6) 20 Dead on the street - that's news ! (6)
SOLUTION TO FRIDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 9 As hard as nails, 10 Implant, 11 Leakage, 12 Oboes, 13 Dyspeptic, 15 Kleptomania, 19 Afterglow, 22 Cairo, 23 Muddles, 24 Indrawn, 25 Eye to business. DOWN: 1 California, 2 Chapbook, 3 Dryads, 4 Baited, 5 Uncle sam, 6 Lima bean, 7 Aslant, 8 Wire, 14 Cartoonist, 16 Enrolled, 17 Talk shop, 18 Agitated, 20 Tidier, 21 Wait up, 22 Cedric, 23 Mesh
QUICK CROSS 669
ACROSS: 1 Bat abode (4) 5 Beasts of burden (4) 6 Breezes (5) 8 Adapts (5) 10 Anaconda menace (5) 12 Broad smile (4) 13 ___ packing, dismiss (4)
The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size
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FRIDAY’S SOLUTION
DOWN: 1 Bovine beast (3) 2 Alliance of nations (4) 3 Bright planet (5) 4 Conclusions, terminations (7) 7 Look, in a way (5) 9 Beauty is but ___ deep (4) 11 __ of the line (3)
HIDATO 669
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. FRIDAY’S SOLUTION
MATHDOKU 669
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. FRIDAY’S SOLUTION
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TODAY’S FORECAST
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WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART
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Aquarius 7th Margshirsh Shuklapaksha Satbhisha Kumbh (Aquarius) G.S.Sh. Black 5
BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Much of what you have planned for yourself has every chance of coming true for you this year. Government employees will get nominated for some awards and honors. Business folk will expand their enterprise upon receiving a large contract from an overseas organization. Home and family life remains happy and a source of strength. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be healthy, long-lived, soft featured, attractive, with a broad forehead and lovely eyes. Will be intelligent, efficient, and honest to the point of being resolute in the pursuit of a belief or principle. Being well educated a career in academics, or literary field will lead to success.
B.C. JOHNNY HART
BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP
FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM
PHANTOM LEE FALK
MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL
ARIES (March 21 - April 20): In a total turn around you may want do something new or unique. It is the right time to follow your instinct for you are sure to succeed. But do not listen to hearsay for others may not have good intensions. You can hedge your bets buy make sure it’s your own decision.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): New work offers in partnership are not for you. Try to work independently you are more likely to gain in this way. Success is assured provided to stick to your own plans. You will be in the mood to take it easy and perhaps participate in a favorite pastime or hobby. You are suddenly in much demand and the in the spotlight. You will be in mood to splurge money on entertaining friends or organize a lavish get-together.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You may get a few offers, which can help career goals. It can lead to major changes in your life. Weigh the pros and cons carefully before taking a final decision as it may mean a change of routine affecting family life. There will be regular travel which keeps you on the move.
CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You will accomplish work that you had no time for. Monetary gains are indicated. There could be an opportunity for you to travel to a place that has a sacred significance for you. An experience today will restore your faith in what you truly believe in.
LEO (July 22 - August 21): You may be transferred to an important centre and this position will help to further your career prospects. Some of you will travel abroad to scan the possibility of studying further or for working overseas. The single meet an interesting person under strange circumstances. You can look forward to some exciting times ahead.
VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Stay focused and plan for your immediate needs and work towards achieving it. Hard work and perseverance will certainly get rewarded. Put behind the unpleasant events of the past and look forward to a nice day. Genuine appreciation and understanding will come your way.
LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): 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.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Creative work, communications, get-togethers, seminars and meetings, all keep you on your toes. You will successfully implement your plans. Those keen on sports as a career will find a good sponsor to see them through their training period. You are likely to come across a person who catches your fancy at a party.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You are assured that all you attempt will have a favorable outcome. Efforts put in now will definitely lead to gains that may take a while to fructify. Be patient, you are headed in the right direction. Do not miss a good opportunity to be out with friends or loved ones this evening.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): This is the beginning of a good phase. Don’t be in hurry to follow up a deal on hearsay, or some news you receive today must be thoroughly scrutinized. A decision regarding a property, land, vehicle or studies will have to be made now. You will spend money on home and family.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Busy schedule is likely to keep you on your toes. You will find new ways to improve quality of your work and also make the task easier for yourself. Further investment in your work is indicated and it will lead to subsequent growth and gains. Expect some good news today. Romance plays a vital role and will move in the right direction.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will be busy handling different problems particularly those in the fields of sales, marketing or media. It will be a tiring but rewarding day. Money from a property or a legacy should be invested on a long-term basis for further gains. An outing will be enjoyable though a bit exhausting.
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QUICK CROSSWORD 4837 ACROSS: 1 Capital of Asaam (6) 7 Be having a sticky surface (8) 8 Burn (4) 10 Ablaze (6) 11 Fluid part of blood (6) 14 Snake, killed Cleopatra (3) 16 Praise, laud (5) 17 Dislike very much, to detest (4) 19 Beat with a stick (5) 21 Praise or accolade, in a way? (5) 22 List of jurors, jury (5) 23 ___ out : melt or soften? (4) 26 Small shelter or house, especially of wood (5) 28 Compete (3) 29 Arranges - "signal" anagram? (6) 30 Mineral in quartz (6) 31 Natural, fine threads that grow on your head (4) 32 A short account of a story (8) 33 A pointed, short-edged weapon (6)
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SUDOKU 2023 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.
SATURDAY’S SOLUTION
Difficulty Level
DOWN: 1 The reverse of "add on to"? (6) 2 Delight, amuse or charm (6) 3 Not well done, chef ! (4) 4 Small closely-packed balls of paper, bread, etc. (7) 5 ___ - rate: excellent, colloquially speaking? (5) (3) 26 Intrigue, clique (5) 6 Existing in a wild state (5) 23 Tiles collectively (6) 27 Bathroom fitting - "I'd bet" ana8 A narrow strip of wood (4) 24 A person who gets the possessions gram? (5) 9 Electrical unit, in short (3) of someone who has died (4) 28 A word meaning 'by way of' (3) 12 A tool used to split wood (3) 25 A maker of fabric on loom (6) 30 Cast off, like tears (4) 13 Choice coffee (5) 15 A young recruit (5) SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD 18 Dismay greatly (5) ACROSS: 1 Steam, 6 Mccoy, 9 Bipolar, 10 Melba, 11 Raids, 12 Gloat, 13 Gutters, 19 Hot cross ___ , one a penny, two a 15 Gam, 17 Edit, 18 Dharma, 19 Genoa, 20 Rhebok, 22 Bets, 24 Goa, 25 Croatia, penny... nursery rhyme? (3) 26 Chris, 27 Taboo, 28 Skulk, 29 Lorelei, 30 Dredd, 31 Emend. 20 Fa follower (3) DOWN: 2 The bud, 3 Abbott, 4 Mia, 5 Pools, 6 Maratha, 7 Crat, 8 Oldham, 12 21 Language of Karnataka (7) Greek, 13 Georg, 14 Tinea, 15 Greet, 16 Massa, 18 Doors, 19 Godhood, 21 Hot 22 ___ it out : live in extreme squalor? air, 22 Bankim, 23 Tiglon, 25 Cider, 26 Cold, 28 See.
IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1842 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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SATURDAY’S SOLUTION
CRYPTOQUIP
Today’s clue: L equals T
The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another.
M F L
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M F L O K L , M F L O K L
U P Y Y M X P F M L O P B M B R
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SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.
Afternoon WORD MINE
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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: 20 average; 22 good; 24 outstanding. SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: belie, bier, bile, boil, boiler, boric, brie, broil, circle, cleric, COERCIBLE, coil, colic, crib, lice, lire, recoil, relic, rice, rile, roil.
HEATHCLIFF
Saturday’s
MOURINHO STAYS COOL AS CHELSEA STOKE FIRE S
SPORTS
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TOKE-ON-TRENT (UK): Jose Mourinho refused to press the panic button after Chelsea slipped to a shock 3-2 defeat against Stoke. Mourinho’s men wasted a chance to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Oussama Assaidi’s last-gasp goal condemned the Blues to a frustrating loss at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday. With Arsenal in action at home to Everton on Sunday, Chelsea could be seven points off top spot by the time they return to domestic action against Crystal Palace next weekend. But Blues boss Mourinho could point to Manchester United’s defeat against Newcastle and Manchester City’s draw at Southampton as proof that Chelsea aren’t the only ones in erratic form at present. And Mourinho insists Chelsea’s third league defeat of the season won’t have serious consequences for their hopes of winning the title because most of their main challengers are also struggling. “I think we are doing well,” he said. “To be there, where we are, you see us in relation to Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool and we are not doing bad, even in term of points in the league.” Mourinho maintained his relaxed approach at the end of a week that saw Chelsea concede six goals in two matches.
way to deciding how the title race will run in the second half of the season, while the visit of Liverpool on December 29 is one of four games in 10 games over the holiday period. “I don’t like to give a day off after a game and before a Champions League game but I think it’s good for their heads,” Mourinho added. “I like to do recovery from the physiological point of view but I think the mental point of view is more important. “They have a free Sunday to disconnect because I think it’s important for them. We have to give everything to try and fight for the points.” Mourinho has clearly mellowed in his time away from England and kept his composure when questioned about his team’s tendency to concede goals in bunches — something that wasn’t a Chelsea trait in his first spell at the west While his players wasted a chance to close the London club. gap on Arsenal, Mourinho still gave the squad a His first title-winning season in 2004-05 saw rare day off afterwards in the knowledge that Chelsea concede only 15 goals during the whole their December schedule will be hugely de- campaign; the three that Stoke, managed by formanding. mer Chelsea striker Mark Hughes, put past Petr Chelsea host Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday Cech took this season’s tally to 17 already. in their final Champions League group fixture But Mourinho insisted: “It is not fair to comwith qualification for the last 16 already secured. pare different generations from different periA win would ensure Chelsea finish first in their ods. group, but Mourinho seems more focused on his “We are not a physical team, we are not a team side’s forthcoming tests in the Premier League. who can defend against physical teams. We need A trip to Arsenal on December 23 will go some to score goals.”
Karman, Chanudom emerge champions
British police open major probe UMBAI: It was a memorable day for lanky Karman M Kaur, a 15-year-old Delhite and Thailand’s into football Chanudom Wiriyajanyong as the duo won the girls and boys singles titles in the CCI-ITF junior tennis tournament, hosted by Cricket Club of India here tonight. match-fixing However, they achieved their goals in contrasting ONDON: The British police fashion. Karman routed 16-year–old Ukranian AnasLinvestigation have opened a second tasiya Klymenko 6-1, 6-2, while Chanudom had to into allegations of wage a long battle, lasting over two and half an hours match-fixing after claims emerged that a player rigged a Championship game for cash. The allegations emerged as part of an undercover operation by Rupert Murdoch’s revamped ‘Sun on Sunday’ newspaper, which has passed on its findings to the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The newspaper’s undercover reporter, Mazher Mahmood, claimed to have met a player who said he could fix yellow cards in return for 30,000 pounds. The player also allegedly said he could rig Premier League games and was prepared to fix matches at next year’s World Cup in Brazil. “The NCA can confirm that the Sun on Sunday has passed material from its own investigation to the National Crime Agency,” the NCA said in a statement. “An active investigation is now under way and we are working closely with the Football Association and the Gambling Commission. We cannot comment further at this stage,” it added. The Football League said it took claims of criminal activity “extremely seriously”.
before he upset third seeded third seeded Chak Pong Lam, of Hong Kong,7-5, 4-6, 6-1. Much was expected from the Ukranian, but Karman played hard and served a few aces. Her relentless drives on both flanks found the Ukranaian finding it difficult to stay in the contest, that lasted just a little over an hour. Results: Girls singles (semi-finals): (6) Karman Kaur Thandi bt Nidhi Surapneni 6-3 6-3; Anastasiya Klymenko (UKR) (5) Sanjana Sudhir 6-3 6-4. (Final): (6) Karman Kaur Thandi bt Anastasiya Klymenko (UKR) 6-1 6-2; Boys’ singles (semifinals): Chanudom Wiriya-
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UMBAI: Mukund Bharadia of Spring Club shocked fancied Hitesh Kotwani to storm into the senior snooker elite round robin, in the Malabar Hill Club Maharashtra State Selection Billiards & Snooker Tournament on Sunday. Bharadia cruised to a 3-0 win in Group D, with the margin of victory proving decisive in his surprise entry into the round robin where he qualified along with group topper Manav Panchal of the host club. While Neel Vithlani of the host club fashioned three wins in a row to top Group G, Shahbaz Khan of Elphinstone Cricket Club prevailed over Kabil Badami of Bombay Gymkhana in his third and concluding tie to finish second and qualify. The others to qualify were Asian 6-Red bronze medallist and title favourite Laxman Rawat, sub junior
Indian ace Leander Paes with Karman Kaur and Thai Chanudom Wiriyajanyong and Ms Tao Lun, the tournament supervisor. janyong (Thai) bt Paramveer Bajwa 6-4 6-2;(3) Chak Pong Marco Lam (HKG) bt (2) Sharmal Dissanayake (SRI) 6-0 6-2.
Bharadia stuns Kotwani to qualify
state champion Ishpreet Singh Chadha, Yogesh Sharma of Pune, junior state champion Jaiveer Dhingra and Hasan Badami of CCI.
Results: Senior Snooker (Round Robin): Group A: Laxman Rawat (Khar Gym) bt Ibrahim Sheikh (ISA) 3-2.
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ADRID: Real Madrid badly missed the firepower of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as they were held 0-0 away to third tier Olimpic Xativa in the first-leg of their Copa del Rey fourth round tie on Saturday. With Ronaldo suspended following his red card in last year’s final defeat to Atletico Madrid and Bale left in the Spanish capital due to the flu, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti handed starts to young forwards Alvaro Morata and Jese Rodriguez. However, the Spanish under-21 duo failed to impress as Real failed to find the net for just the second time this season. After a first-half devoid of clear-cut chances, Madrid improved markedly after the break as Isco and Morata both wastefully fired wide when presented with good sights of goal. Angel di Maria then showed his displeasure at Ancelotti as he stormed down the tunnel when being replaced by Karim Benzema just before the hour mark. However, even the French international couldn’t find the breakthrough as he flashed a shot just wide with his best opening 11 minutes from time. Madrid will though still be heavy favourites to progress when the two sides meet again for the second-leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on December 18. Atletico Madrid began their defence of the title with an comfortable 4-0 win away to Sant Andreu. Goals from Raul Garcia and David Villa either side of an Arda Turan double mean that Atletico can already start planning for the last 16 in January. “The commitment of the team was very good,” said a satisfied Atleti boss Diego Simeone. “We handled the game very well and the result is obviously a very good one.” Garcia continued his fine scoring form of late with the opener after just 12 minutes before Turan effectively ended the tie as a contest with a second away goal when he tapped home from Manquillo’s intelligent cut-back just eight minutes later.
Group C: Ishpreet Singh Chadha (Bombay Gym) bt Nimish Kulkarni (PYC, Pune) 3-1; Jigar Shah (ISA) bt Sumit Saldurkar (MCF) 3-2; Ishpreet Singh Chadha bt Jigar Shah 3-0; Sumit Saldurkar bt Nimish Kulkarni 3-2. Group D: Rajeev Sharma (Malabar Hill Club) bt Mukund Bharadia (Spring Club) 3-1; Manav Panchal (Malabar Hill Club) bt Rajeev Sharma 3-0; Mukund Bharadia bt Hitesh Kotwani (CCI) 3-0. Group E: Yogesh Sharma (Pune) bt Raj Khandwala (CCI) 3-0; Jaiveer Dhingra bt Rohan Sakalkar (PYC, Pune) 3-1. Group F: Hasan Badami (CCI) bt Gaurav Jaisinghani (Vashi) 3-0; Farhad Tengra (Elphinstone CC) bt Prathamesh Sawant (Thane) 3-1; Hasan Badami bt Prathamesh Sawant 3-1; Gaurav Jaisinghani bt Farhad Tengra 3-0.
30 Hello ICC, I am no cheat: Chris Cairns
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ELLINGTON: Former New Zealand all rounder Chris Cairns today challenged ICC to contact him directly after being linked with match-fixing allegations and lashed out at media for maligning his name. In an article in the ‘Dominion Post’, Cairns spoke about the pain he is going through after his name resurfaced in the fixing allegations. Cairns had last year won a libel suit against then IPL chairman Lalit Modi, who had alleged in a tweet that the Kiwi all rounder was involved in fixing and that was the reason for barring him from IPL auction. Cairns today challenged ICC to approach him if he was under investigation and his “accusers” to come forward of they had “guts”. “Of course I want this
garbage to stop, and stop quickly. But I never hid on the cricket field and I’m not hiding now. I’m proud of my reputation and I’m proud of my family name. My “accusers” know my name even if I don’t know theirs. They are the ones hiding. “My name is Chris Cairns, former Black Cap and proud holder of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Hello International Cricket Council, I am not a cheat and you know where to find me,” Cairns wrote in his article. The Kiwi, who was part of Sky TV commentary team before being linked with fixing allegations, said he thought his ordeal was over after winning that case against Modi. “I left those proceedings with my credibility and reputation intact. I thought I could start to rebuild my life, seek gainful employment and start again. ... Can you begin to imagine how sickening it feels to be the subject of yet more rumour and press speculation now as I am embarking on a media career that is potentially in ruins? “.... What do I say about the allegations? I say what allegations? As I pen this article, no one from the International Cricket Council or NZ Cricket has approached me about this investigation. Yet I am named around the world as one of three NZ cricket players involved in it. But until I am notified by the ICC, how are media around the world allowed to print such an incorrect account of the current facts?
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EW DELHI: Left with no other option after being served an ultimatum by the International Olympic Committee, the IOA today amended its constitution to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections, in a development which is expected to pave the way for India’s return to the Olympic fold. The decision to amend the IOA constitution in line with IOC diktat was taken at its Special General Body Meeting here after the the world body served the ultimatum last month that it would de-recognise India if the charge-framed persons are not barred from contesting polls. The IOC has made it clear that the amendment will have to be made before December 10 or else it will recommend India’s de-recognition to the IOC Executive Board which will meet on December 10 and 11. S Reghunathan, who chaired the GBM attended by 134 members, said both Abhay Singh Chautala and Lalit Bhanot, the president and secretary general of the suspended IOA and who were charge-framed by the court, would be ineligible to contest IOA elections to be held on February 9 once the IOC approves
the amendment. “The House unanimously decided to amend the relevant clause in IOA constitution which would bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections. Both Chautala and Bhanot told the House that they will not contest the upcoming elections. In fact, Chautala proposed the amendment while Bhanot seconded it,” he told a press conference. “We also decided to hold elections on February 9.”
In its October 27 Special GBM, the IOA had sought to dilute IOC’s directive on the charge-framed clause by proposing to refer such cases to its internal Ethics Commission, which was later rejected by the world body. “Where charges have been framed by any court in India, in respect of an offence which is of serious nature under Indian Penal Code/Prevention of Corruption Act in which punishment of imprisonment of more than 2 years is prescribed then the member/office bearer/member of executive council of IOA will resign immediately and if not they will be provisionally suspended and will not be eligible to contest in elections and the case will be referred to IOA Ethics Commission for further guidance,” the amended clause said. The amendment if accepted by the IOC could lead toIndia’s return to the Olympic fold after being suspended by the world body on December 4 last. It will also bring an end to the one-year-old impasse between the IOC and IOA. “We are hoping that the IOC will revert back to us in seven to 10 days. The ball is now in the IOC’s court. We have done what we have been told to do. We are now hopeful
Jharkhand take first innings lead over Mumbai
Brief scores: Jharkhand 351 and 176 for 5 (Bhavin Thakkar 39, R Nemat 32, S Tiwary 38, I Jaggi batting 51; J Khan 2 for 23). Mumbai 265 (A Tare 67, H Shah 58, S Yadav 63; V Aaron 4 for 42, S Nadeem 3 for 65, S Qadri 2 for 36).
Jharkhand players celebrate the fall of a Mumbai player’s wicket.
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UMBAI: Minnows Jharkhand grabbed a handy first innings lead of 86 runs over defending champions Mumbai and then increased it substantially by reaching 176 for 5 in their second innings on day three of their Ranji Trophy Group A match here today. Jharkhand, who rode on a blistering knock of 238 by Saurabh Tiwary, dismissed the home team for 265 by wrapping up the remaining five Mumbai first innings wickets this morning, 28 minutes before lunch on the penultimate day of the game at the Wankhede Stadium.
The visitors, who are at the bottom of the league table, ensured they did not collapse in their second essay as openers Bhavin Thakkar (39) and Rameez Nemat (32) gave them a sound start of 65 which was capitalised upon by Tiwary (38) and Ishank Jaggi, who was unbeaten on 51. Left-handed Tiwary and Jaggi put on 75 runs in only 71 minutes for the fourth wicket before the former was caught behind off Javed Khan. Khan also dismissed wicketkeeper Pappu Singh who shouldered arms and was bowled off the last ball of the day. At stumps, the
visitors were 262 runs ahead of Mumbai and are poised to take at least three points from the game. In the morning, Mumbai’s best chance of overtaking Jharkhand’s first innings total lay with the unconquered sixth wicket pair of Hiken Shah and Suryakumar Yadav who were not out on 46 and 49 respectively in an overnight score of 210 for 5. Both completed their half centuries but were dismissed in close succession at the same total of 236 to virtually blow away group leaders Mumbai’s hopes of taking the first innings lead.
that the IOC will lift the ban on the IOA,” he said. Reghunathan said there was no need for Chautala and Bhanot to resign immediately but they may do so after the IOC gives approval to the amendment and before the elections. “There is no need for them to resign immediately. They may do so after IOC approves the amendment. They can resign before elections. We will do whatever the IOC says. We will wait for IOC direction.” He said the IOC may even decide to lift the ban on IOA in a few days if they accept the amendment. “The IOC may say in a few days that they (the IOC) have accepted the amendment, so hold the election and the ban will be lifted after the polls,” he said. Chautala himself declared that he would not contest the upcoming IOA elections but said the amendment was done under the pressure from the IOC. “I am not going to contest elections but there are two things. One, the amendment was done under the pressure of the IOC. And two, we are making the amendment in the interest of the Indian athletes, so that they can take part under the Indian flag,” he said.
St Joseph, Fr Agnel’s are a class apart
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UMBAI: The first week of the IMG Reliance School League saw some lop sided games as well as close games but the boys from St. Joseph – Wadala, Fr. Agnel’s – Navi Mumbai and the girls from Vidyaniketan – Dombivili showed that they are a class apart. St. Joseph’s boys team displayed great skills to beat Shishuvan school in both their home and away fixture by huge margins. They beat Shishuvan School 41-18 in their away game and at home they beat Shishuvan School, 42-26. St. Joseph also had an easy outing against Smt. Suluchanadevi Singhania School – Thane. They beat Singhania to top the group with three straight wins. In all their games Smit Shinde and Mayank were the heroes for St. Joseph’s. In their last game against Shishuvan at home, Smit scored 18 of their 19 first quarter points. He scored a game high 27 points. In the other pool, Fr. Agnel’s – Vashi boys team looks like the team to beat. With the addition of players from their Jr. College, the team looks like a very formidable side. They beat Dominic Savio 56-12. In their second encounter playing at home, the lads from Navi Mumbai beat Don Bosco – Matunga 46-20.
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URBAN: South Africa clinched the three-match ODI series against India by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after registering a 134-run win in the second one-dayer here today. Sent into bat, South Africa scored 280/6 in the allotted 49 overs before bundling India out for 146 in 35.1 overs. India were bowled out for just 146 off 35.1 overs as South Africa won the series with one match to spare. The visitors were blown away by South Africa’s new-ball bowlers with Dale Steyn capturing 3-17 and Lonwabo Tsotsobe nabbing 4-25. The tourists slumped to 34-4 in the ninth over and never really recovered with Suresh Raina top scoring with 36. The final match in the series is in Centurion on Wednesday, December 11. South Africa’s in-form opening pair of Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla each knocked up hundreds.
CENTURIONS CELEBRATE: South African’s Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla exult after scoring tons.
BRIEF SCORES: South Africa: 280 for 6 in 49 overs (Quinton de Kock 106, Hashim Amla 100; Mohammed Shami 3/48); India: 146 all out in 35.1 overs (Suresh Raina 36; Lonwabo Tsotsobe 4/25, Dale Steyn 3/17)
This was de Kock’s second successive century after his big ton in the first game. In doing so, they put on an opening stand worth 194 runs, but the hosts faltered in their last 15 overs, before Vernon Philander and Ryan McLaren smashed 20 runs in the innings’ 49th and final over to prop up the score. The threat of rain loomed large, but it didn’t come. Already, because of the wet outfield, the match was delayed for nearly 90 minutes, reducing the contest to 49-overs per innings. Despite the defeat at Johannesburg, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni
once again opted to field, once again tempted by a greenish wicket and overcast conditions. India made three changes in a bid to reverse the result from the first ODI. Yuvraj Singh was out due to a back spasm and Ajinkya Rahane came in. Both Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohit Sharma were dropped after a poor showing in the previous match, and Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma replaced them. The inclusion of Yadav and Sharma meant that the Indian bowling attack had more teeth in terms of pace. The
former opened the bowling with Mohammad Shami, and the duo exhibited some good speed and bounce. But it didn’t really matter to the opening batsmen. De Kock and Amla carried on from where they left in the previous matchYadav was taken off after his 2nd over, and Shami brought on from that end. In the 4th over, Ishant Sharma was introduced into the attack and he induced an edge off de Kock, but the ball flew into the vacant gully area. In the very next over, Shami too got an edge off him, but the ball landed just in front of R Ashwin at first slip.
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EW DELHI: Australia and France made the quarterfinals of the Hero FIH Junior Men’s World Cup after registering contrasting victories in their respective Pool B matches today at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here. While Australia blanked Spain 2-0, France rallied to eke out a laborious 3-2 win over Argentina. Captain Daniel Beale and Dylan Wotherspoon scored the two goals for Australia. Australia started on an attacking note from the initial whistle and were all over the Spanish circle but they somehow failed to produced desired results, even as they got a series of penalty-corners. Spain managed to contain the Aussies and the break was reached on a goalless score. Australia finally managed to scored in the 38th minute when Beale found the ball in a messy scramble in the circle after Spanish goalkeeper Mario Fernandez Garin stopped three shots in quick succession from close range. Spain also had a chance on the next action on a penalty-corner but goalkeeper Andrew Butturini did a good job. The Aussies had most of ball possession and Wotherspoon scored in the 63rd minute to give a comfortable two-goal cushion to the Kookaburras. Spain had a desperate final surge but they failed to net the ball. With two losses in as many matches, they are already out of contention for a berth in the quarters. In the other Pool B match, Pieter Van Straaten, Theophile Ponthieu and JeanLaurent Kieffer scored for France, while Estanislao Perez Pesado and Gonzalo Peillat hit the board for Argentina.
England heading for defeat in second Test A
DELAIDE: Beleaguered England survived their first full day of resistance Sunday but the prospect of another heavy defeat loomed large heading into the final day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. The Ashes holders were set an improbable target of 531 runs over the final two days to prevent the rampant Australians from charging to a two-nil lead in the five-Test series. The tourists have four wickets left and will go into Monday’s fifth day without their front-line batsmen after a confrontational and tense day’s cricket. Rain is forecast on the final day. At the close, England were fighting hard at 247 for six with Matt Prior on 31 and Stuart Broad not out 22. They trailed Australia by 284 runs. England had a minor triumph when they passed 200 for the first time in four innings in the series, but defeat looked inevitable after losing the first Gabba Test by 381 runs. Joe Root, elevated to the number three spot vacated by Jonathan Trott, showed plenty of fight to hold out for 267 minutes for 87 while Kevin Pietersen contributed 53 off
UMPIRE AS PEACEMAKER: Umpire steps in to separate England’s Ben Stokes and Australia’s Mitchell Johnson.
99 balls. Debutant Ben Stokes dug in and resisted for 90 balls before he was caught at second slip off Ryan Harris for 28 with six overs left in the day. Stokes had an ugly brush of shoulders with Mitchell Johnson in BRIEF SCORES: Australia 570 for 9 decl & 132 for 3 decl ( D Warner n.o. 83) vs England 172 & 247 for 6 (J Root 87, K Pietersen 53) the previous over. Root (87) missed out on his third Test century in unfortunate circumstances. The young Yorkshireman played back to spinner Nathan Lyon and got an inside edge that ran off his pad for wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to dive forward and take his 200th Test catch. Root showed plenty of character in his 194-ball knock with nine fours after coming into bat at one for one in the second over of the second innings. Peter Siddle grabbed the crucial breakthrough, ending England’s first century partnership of the series when he bowled Pietersen off
an inside edge. And shortly before tea, Ian Bell was on his way back to the dressing room for six after playing an injudicious shot off part-time leg-spinner Steve Smith. Pietersen put on 111 runs for the third wicket with Root after the tourists lost openers Alastair Cook and Michael Carberry cheaply in the morning session. It was a big wicket for Australia, with Pietersen having scored 227 and 158 in his previous two Ashes Tests at the ground. It was the ninth time Siddle has dismissed Pietersen in Tests, including twice in this match. Senior batsman Bell hung his head after belting a Smith full-toss to man of the moment Mitchell Johnson, who took a sprawling catch at mid-on. Bell had topscored with an unbeaten 72 in England’s first innings of 172. Michael Clarke declared Australia’s second innings at the overnight score of 132-3, and England, who beat Australia 3-0 at home earlier this year, got off to a shaky start, losing Cook for one in Johnson’s opening over and Carberry 10 overs later.
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