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MERE SHOW OF STRENGTH AS MNS LEADER WISHES TO SPARE HSC STUDENTS WHO ARE SITTING FOR PRELIMS FROM HIS TOLL TAMASHA TODAY

Handicapping the handicapped Report on pg 3

Handicapped students will have to travel long distances to appear for board exams, as they have been allocated exam centres far away from their residences

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

To obtain some cash, he had no other option but to do this! Thanks to the two-day long bank strike and empty ATMs.

Yatin Ingle

andicapped students appearing for their Higher School Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams have found themselves in a mess after the state board has decided to assign them examination centres that are located far away from their residences. This will mean that they will have to spend hours travelling across the city to appear for their board exams. Since the syllabus of handicapped students consists of subjects that are different from the ones studied in most regular schools, the board has assigned these students exam centers which are located in the heart of Mumbai. While this might seem convenient, handicapped students living in the distant suburbs will have to travel for hours to appear for their exams. Manish Singh, the parent of a handicapped child, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My child has polio and cannot travel long distances. It is difficult for a handicapped student to travel for hours and then appear for his or her exams. The state board should allocate exam centers which are nearest to the residences of handicapped students.â&#x20AC;? Last year, students, including the handicapped from Borivli and Thane, had to carry their own typewriters for the type-writing exam at Dadar, which proved to be very inconvenient and tiresome for them. The ADC spoke to Laxmikanth Pandey, Chairman, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai Division, who said, "The syllabus of handicapped students is different from the ones taught in most schools. Those schools or centres which have the facility for the subjects opted for by handicapped students have been declared as exam centers. The board understands the travelling difficulties faced by the students and thus we have allotted exam centers which are in the heart of the city, thus making it as easy as possible for students to travel."

CITY OPINIONS

Will the agitation announced by Raj Thackeray today be successful in ending toll collection? Mohit Lala Real Estate Analyst Yes Such daredevil steps of Raj Thackeray at the crucial time before Lok Sabha elections will show his strength, which will overshadow the Shiv Sena. Shivshankar Dey Engineering Student No The state government will take appropriate steps and most of the agitators will be put behind bars. Darshan Panchal MBA Student Maybe It's a complete show of strength in the face of the coming Lok Sabha elections but the ruling government cannot afford to stay a silent spectator. Shivraj Nervekar Cinematographer Yes Raj Thackeray has always been a man of action and it's the perfect time for him to flex his muscles. Amol Kale Hotelier Yes Raj Thackeray can go to such an extent since it concerns the Shiv Sena and he always tries to cash in on the Sena's vote bank. Readers wishing to participate in ‘Opinions’ may send us their name, day-time telephone number with a passport-size photograph to letters@afternoondc.in Your Subject line must be: opinion

VASTU TIP OF THE DAY One should keep a rose on the table where one works or put a picture of the world, if one wishes to go abroad in the near future. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

By Suyash Padate

Abolish toll tax on single lane roads, demands NCP

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014

nticipating major backlash from the people over toll collection across the state, the NCP yesterday openly demanded to cancel the toll collection on single lane road. At the same time Anant Gadgil, the spokesperson and the member of national media panel of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has requested the Chief Minister to intervene in the toll mess. Both the Congress and NCP are virtually shaken up by the resentment among the people over the issue of toll collection. To avoid major public outburst in the run up of the forthcoming Lok Sabha election, NCP who is at receiving end for toll collection in the state took an U-turn. Speaking to reporters, the state NCP president Bhaskar Jadhav said, “I have written a letter to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to abolish toll on single lane road in the state. If the government takes this decision then people will get major relief”. He also appealed to the youth to Extra police personnel have been deployed at toll nakas across the city and state.

By Zuber Ansari

he Rapid Action Force (RAF) and other central security agencies will be deployed by the Mumbai Police today to tackle any untoward incident after the Maharasthra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, stated that there will be no vandalism but there will be force. To pre-empt any untoward situation, the airport operator, GVK Infrastructure, shut its toll booths at both the international and domestic airports, after demand were made by cadres of the Maharasthra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS) and their vice-president Akhil Anil Chitre. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone VIII, Namdev Chavan, said, “We have tightened security at all prominent places in our jurisdiction, particularly at the airports and the Western Express Highway. Almost 1,308 RAF commandos will be

RAF vs MNS The Rapid Action Force will make its presence felt today.

V.N Desai Hospital staff protest

concentrate on their career and not to join Raj Thackery’s anti-toll agitation. On the other hand, Congress’ Anant Gadgil has also sent a letter to the CM. In his letter, Gadgil has said that people are upset with the toll collection done on various roads in the state. This anger has now come to the fore which is going to tarnish the image of the government. So now, time has come to take a call on this sensitive matter, Gadgil has pointed out. Meanwhile, Home Minister R.R. Patil has reiterated that nobody should take law into their hands. Whosoever tries to play with law and order situation will be dealt with an iron hand, he said.

The state will use its Rapid Action Force to counter Raj Thackeray’s men if things get out of hand stationed across Chembur, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.” Akhil Chitre said, “From Tuesday afternoon, both airports stopped collecting toll because no other airport across India, except Mumbai, charges people for staying longer than five minutes while receiving or seeing off their guests.” “They charge Rs. 110 if a person stays for more than five minutes, which is exorbitant. This is a mild form of extortion and we will not tolerate it. We have filed an NC which is pending. We demand a complete toll bandh at both airports, and if our demands are not fulfilled, we will take it further,” added Chitre.

Sushil Kadam | ADC

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By A Staff Reporter

n Tuesday, the staff at the BMC-run peripheral hospital V.N. Desai at Santacruz protested against the lack of action taken against a timekeeper, who has been accused of harassing the staff at the hospital and allegedly passing an inappropriate comment against a Class IV lady employee, a month ago. After having waited for a month for the transfer of the accused, when the staff found that no action was taken, they decided to voice their anger by staging a protest. “He has been harassing the staff by not marking their attendance and being rude. He was also accused of speaking badly to a lady staff of the hospital. All of us are tired of this behaviour and had asked the hospital authorities to take some action against him. Every time we asked, we were told that he will soon be transferred, but nothing has happened as yet,” said a member of the staff from the hospital. Dr. V.K. Sane, the medical superintendent of the hospital remained unavailable for comment.

THE HEART MUST GO ON: Valentine’s Day, which falls on Friday, February 14, is already seeing many people choosing the prettiest cards for their loved ones, at most of the gift and things outlets across the city.

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By Prashant Hamine

cally remarked that Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan paring HSC students, and was more interested in the schools and colleges, Ma- seat sharing talks for the Lok harashtra Navnirman Sabha polls. Thackeray stated Sena (MNS) president Raj that he will lead a morcha Thackeray yesterday an- from Girgaum Chowpatty to nounced that his anti-toll agi- Mantralaya on February 21. tation would only will target The MNS chief further clarimajor highways, the Western fied that he was not against and Eastern Express high- toll collection, but wanted to ways, the Bandra-Worli Sea know what happened to the Link, the Mumbai-Pune Ex- 13 types of taxes collected in pressway and other major the name of toll. Wanting to highways in the state. Turning know where the money went, down the state government's Thackeray remarked that the invitation for talks, he lam- condition of roads remains basted the government for bad as ever and fatal accidents

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The routes which are likely to see disruptions: Mumbai-Pune Expressway Eastern Express Highway Western Express Highway Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link (also known as the Bandra-Worli Sea Link) National Highway (NH)-4, which connects Mumbai with Thane,

Pune, Satara and Kolhapur, and onwards to Bangalore (Karnataka) Mumbai-Nashik Expressway (NH-3) Thane-Ghodbandar Road Thane-Bhiwandi Road

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray speaks during a press conference at his residence, Kishan Kunj in Shivaji Park, The MNS chief has called for transport strike and road blockades across the state of Maharashtra to protest against toll collection on various highways.

merely paying lip-service to the issues he had been raising. The MNS chief clarified that the party cadres will not indulge in any vandalism, but added that the agitation will be forceful. Thackeray stated that he had held talks with the government four times in the past, but the government offered no concrete road-map to end toll tax. Stating that he would not withdraw his agitation, the MNS chief sarcasti-

continue to take place often. He further sarcastically remarked that the toll tax was nothing but a 'poll tax' being collected from the people. Thackeray refused to comment upon yesterday's scathing editorial in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece, the Saamana Marathi daily, on his anti-toll agitation. The MNS chief himself is expected to lead the agitation at the Vashi toll naka today.

04 CHANGE OF BIRTH DATE I, Mr. Pravin Jain declare that my Son’s old Date of Birth Sixteenth July Nineteen Ninetyeight was not correct, his actual date of Birth (As per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. U- 64050. Dated: 30/01/2014) is Sixteenth May Nineteen Ninety-eight. (Darshil Pravin Jain). C-34778

CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Chandrashekhar Hanmantrao Patil to Chandrashekar Hanmantrao Patil as per affidavit dated 5th February 2014. C-34764 I Shaikh Nazmabee Ahesan Ali has changed my name to Shaikh Nazma Bi Ahesan Ali vide Affidavit dated 10th February 2013. C-34765 I Mittun Amrutlal Jain have changed my name as Mithun Amritlal Jain residing at Gold Filled Heghlight ‘A’, Flat No. 104, 10th Floor, Kalakila Road, Dharavi, Mumbai-400017 (Gazette No. X-15340). C-34766 I have changed my name from Ushaben Jilajeet Chauhan to Usha Jilajeet Chauhan as per Affidavit KH-580917. C-34767 I have changed my name from Miss Kusumben Thakorlal Tailor to Mrs. Kusum Suresh Lad vide Affidavit dated 10 February 2014. C-34768 I, Idris Imran Ali (Father), have changed my minor son’s name from Taher Idris to Taher Idrisbhai Khandwawala per the Affidavit. C-34769 I have changed my name from Babita Banarasi Patel, to ‘Babita Rupak Verma’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 19619) Dated: 11/07/2013. C-34770 I have changed my name from Mohammed Arfahat Aziz-UrRehman Qureshi, to ‘Mohammed Arfat Aziz-UrRehman Qureshi’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 85088) Dated: 05/01/2012. C-34771 I have changed my name from Gawde Ranjanakumari Rambhau, to ‘Modak Ranjana Prakash’ as per Affidavit Dated: 10/02/2014. C-34772 I have changed my name from SK Nawab Ali, to ‘Gulam Nabi Pathan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 11/02/2014. C-34773 I, Mehboob Shaikh have changed my Daughter’s name from Misbah Mehboob Shaikh, to ‘Mizba Mehboob Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 12/02/2014. C-34774 I have changed my name from Hanif Shaikh, to ‘Babu Awaish Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 12/02/2014. C-34775

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Hushen Hilalpure, to ‘Hussain Hilalpure’ as per Affidavit Dated: 12/02/2014. C-34776

I have changed my name from “Sana Yusuf Mookhtiar” to “Alifiya Yusuf Mookhtiar” Vide Maharashtra Gazette (U- 59496). C-34791

I have changed my name from Dhiren Bharat Shah, to ‘Dhiiren Shah’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-62493) Dated: 23/01/2014. C-34777

I have changed my name from Prajokta Vijay Kubal toPrajokt Vijay Kubalas per Affidavit No.KK-717502 dated:10.02.2014 C-34792

I have changed my name from Sandeepkumar Ramesh Gupta to Sandeep Ramesh Gupta as per deed poll Affidavit AX 072096 dated11 / 2 / 2014. C-34779

I have changed my name from “Aziz Mohammed Shaikh”to “Haji Mohammed Shaikh”as per Affidavit dated 07th February, 2014. C-34793

I have changed my name from Sayyed Mugimuddin Moh S/o Sayyed Jafiruddin to Sayyed Mujibuddin Mohammad S/o Sayyed Jafiruddin as per Affidavit dated 4/2/2014. C-34780 I have changed my name from Mr. Moin Mohammed Alim to Mr. Mohd. Moin Mohd. Halim Shaikh as per Affidavit No : KK 433104. C-34781 I have changed my name from Hargobind Mewaldas Ahuja to Gobind Mewaldas Ahuja as per Affidavit. C-34782

I have changed my name from “Mustafa Hussain Saiyed”to “Mustafa Hussain Sayyed” as per Affidavit dated 09th January, 2014. C-34794 I have changed my name from “Sarwari Banu Syed Iqbal Ali” to “Sarvari Mustafa Hussain Sayyed” as per Affidavit dated 09th January, 2014. C-34795 I have changed my name from “Sarvari Begum Saiyed” to “Sarvari Mustafa Hussain Sayyed” as per Affidavit dated 09th January, 2014. C-34796

I have changed my name from Ashok Bakhtumal Phulwani to Ashoklal Bakhtumal Phulwani as per Affidavit. C-34783

I have changed my name from “Sharukh Husain Mustafa Saiyed” to “Sharukh Husain Mustafa Sayyed” as per Affidavit dated 09th January,2014. C-34797

I have changed my name from Miss. Sumati Tukaram Mhapsekar to Mrs. Sumati Dattaram Kanekar as per deed poll Affidavit. C-34784

I have changed my name from “Sweta Suryamani Pandey ” to “Shweta Suryamani Pandey” Vide Maharashtra Gazette (X- 36027). C-34798

I have changed my mname from Afroz Ahmed Muhammad Ayub Shaikh to Afroz Ahmad Mohammed Ayub Shaikh By deed poll Affidavit dated 11/02/2014. C-34785 I have changed my name from Muhammad Ayub Shaikh to Mohammed Ayub Shaikh by deed poll Affidavit dated 11/02/2014. C-34786 I have changed my name from Marrayambee Mohammed Sharif to Mariam Bi Mohammed Sharif Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-34787 I have changed my name from Mohamed Ashraf Abdul Karim to Mohamed Ashraf Abdul Karim Kapadia as per Affidavit. C-34788 I have changed my name from Sherbanu Suleman Pidpid to Aisha Mohammed Hashim Amrelia as per Affidavit dated: 11/02/2014. C-34789 I have changed my name from Bharatkumar Natwarlal Thakkar (old name) to Bharat Natavarlal Thakkar (new name) as per deed poll Affidavit Number KH 760250/6537 dated 10 Feb 2014. C-34790

I have changed my name from “Prashantha Sridhara Kotian” to “Prashant Sridhara Kotian” as per Affidavit dated 11th February, 2014. C-34799 I have changed my name from “Rithisha Kumar Dharmana Poojari” to “Ritesh Kumar Dharmana Poojary” as per Affidavit dated 11th February, 2014. C-34800 I have changed my name from “Miss. Sandhy Mohan Parab” to “Smt. Sneha Sanjay Jadhav” as per Affidavit dated 28th January,2014. C-34801

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 I Mohammad Aleen Ibraheem have changed my name to Mohammad Aleem Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34806 I Haseena Bagam Mohammad Ibraheem have changed my name to Haseena Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34807 I Haseena Ibraheem have changed my name to Haseena Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34808 I Prachi Suresh Pawar have changed my name to Priya Sandeep Mestry as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 08/02/14 C-34809 I Meera Singh Sagwan have changed my name to Maria Conceicao De Almeida as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34810 I Mrs. Alpeshbhai Amulakhbhai have changed my name to Mr. Alpesh Amulakhbhai Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34811 I Mrs. Dimpalben Alpeshbhai have changed my name to Mrs. Dimpal Alpesh Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34812 I Mr. Alpeshkumar Amulakhrai Doshi have changed my name to Mr. Alpesh Amulakhrai Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34813 I Mrs. Dimple Alpesh Doshi have changed my name to Mrs. Dimpal Alpesh Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34814 I Mr. Alpesh Amulakhbhai Doshi have changed my minor daughter’s name from Nandni Alpeshbhai to Nandni Alpesh Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated : 10/02/14 C-34815 I Maheboob Sab have changed my name to Mehboob Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34816

I have changed my name from Kanaiya Bhanushali to Kannubhai Bhanushali as per Affidavit dated: 11 Feb 2014. C-34802

I Dodle Pushpa Ramlu have changed my name to Dodle Chenama Ramlu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34817

I have changed my name from Kaniaiya Bhanushali to Kannubhai Bhanushali as per Affidavit dated: 11 Feb 2014. C-34803

I Hiteshbhai have changed my name to Hitesh Jagjivan Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/02/14 C-34818

I have changed my name from Chitradevi Poosathurai to Chitra Poosathurai as per Affidavit. C-34804

I Hitesh Kumar Trivedi have changed my name to Hitesh Jagjivan Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/02/14

I Mohammad Aleem Mohammad Ibraheem have changed my name to Mohammad Aleem Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34805

I Shobhnaben Hiteshbhai have changed my name to Shobhna Hitesh Kumar Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 11/02/14 C-34820

C-34819

I Krishnaji Anand Sabnis have changed my name to Vinit Anand Sabnis as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 07/02/14 C-34821

I Mohammed Haneef have changed my name to Mohammed Hanif Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34836

I Harish Suresh Vasudev have changed my name to Harresh Ssuresh Vassuddev as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 08/02/14 C-34822

I Mita Raju Dey have changed my name to Meeta Raju Dey as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34837

I Tulsi Sunderdas Pohani have changed my name to Vandana Chandur Bhambhani as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34823 I Mita Hiten Mehta have changed my name to Mrs. Meeta Hiten Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 08/02/14 C-34824 I Sangeeta Shantaram Gaikwad have changed my name to Rashmi Ramesh Kadam as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/02/14 C-34825 I Miss. Ratnaprabha Dhaku Parab have changed my name to Mrs. Vijaya Vijay Sawant as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/12/13 C-34826 I Shweta Jitesh have changed my name to Shweta Honavar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/02/14 C-34827 I Dasuram Prajapati have changed my name to Ramdas Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/02/14 C-34828 I Miss. Amita Shrikant Thatte have changed my name to Mrs. Samruddhi Kailas Potnis as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/02/14 C-34829 I Archita Neil Parikh have changed my name to Archita Chatterjee as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34830 I Pravinaben Keshavji Pethad have changed my name to Pravina Pravin Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34831 I Sheetal Vijay Dedhia have changed my name to Shital Vijay Dedhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34832 I Kamrunnisa Md. Islam Shaikh @ Kamrunnisa Abdus Salam have changed my name to Kamrunisha Mohammed Islam Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34833 I Md. Islam Shaikh @ Abdus Salam have changed my name to Mohammed Islam Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34834 I Anis Ahmed Md. Islam Shaikh @ Anees Ahmad Abdus Salam have changed my name to Anis Ahmed Mohammed Islam Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34835

I Sayed Farida Begum Imam have changed my name to Farida Dawood Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34838 I Vinod Kumar Gupta have changed my name to Vinod Agarwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34839 I Nayana Ben Manilal Nai have changed my name to Nayana Bharat Limbachiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34840 I Deepali Vinod Thakur have changed my name to Deepali Amish Rao as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-62087 dated : 23/01/14 C-34841 I have changed my name from Salvador Francis Fernandes to Salvador Fernandes as per Affidavit C-34842 I have changed my name from Rahul Shrawankumar Singh to Yash Shravankumar Singh as per Affidavit C-34843 I have changed my name from Priya Shravankumar Singh to Divya Shravankumar Singh as per Affidavit C-34844 I have changed my name from Shrawankumar Baleshwar Singh to Shravankumar Baleshwar Singh as per Affidavit C-34845 I have changed my name from Mr. Dinesh Bhansali to Mr. Dineshkumar Tagrajji Bhansali as per Affidavit C-34846 I have changed my name from Mohamed Yunus Abdul Kader to Mohammad Yunus Abdul Kadar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-34847 I have changed my name from Sangita Mahadeo Kamble to Saira Jamil Khan as per Affidavit C-34848 I have changed my name from Thakur Saritadevi Hardyal Singh to Sharma Sarita Anil as per Affidavit C-34849 We, Mr. Maninder Singh Juneja and Mrs. Aparna Juneja have changed our child’s name from Jaideep Juneja to Jaideep Singh Juneja as per Affidavit C-34850 I have changed my name from Masrigain Abbas Husain Abbas to Masraqain Abbas Hassan Abbas Sayed as per Affidavit C-34851

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Sahar Elevated Road opens to public today

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014

By Prashant Hamine

he much awaited, Rs. 400 crore, 2.2 km long, signal-free Sahar Elevated Road (SER) will be thrown open to the public on Wednesday, by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. This coincides with the new T2 terminal of the Sahar International Airport becoming operational. The SER will connect the terminal with the Western Express Highway thus reducing the entry and exit time to just five minutes. An approach road of 262 meters to the

98 meter long underpass from the Western Express Highway makes this project unique. The elevated road with three lanes in either direction without any signals in between, will help decongest the roads and junctions in and around Andheri East and on the Western Express Highway, leading to the international airport. The SER has been constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) with financial assistance from the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

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The futuristic Terminal 2 is also going to handle flights and passenger traffic from today.

BEST buses won’t BEST’s AC buses have new guests! cross toll nakas today F By Khushboo Panjabi

ollowing the BMC corporators’ demand for free BEST AC rides for themselves, the proposal to allow all the BMC corporators, Education committee members, Nominated corporators and BEST committee members a free travel in BEST’s AC

By Khushboo Panjabi

aharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray in his rally in Pune on Sunday called for a transport bandh in Maharashtra protesting against the collection of road tolls in the state and alleging that they were being used by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as an election-fund. The bandh has led to fear among the BEST community as thousands of passengers use these buses to travel across Mumbai and the suburbs while crossing several toll naka. BEST general manager Om Prakash Gupta said, “The bus services will be functional on Wednesday but will end their journeys before reaching a toll naka”. Gupta added, “On Monday night, the Uran toll naka was vandalised and that has created fear among the public and thus the BEST has taken this decision, considering the safety of its passengers”.

`22,000 crore

aj in his rally had said that the state is collecting over Rs.22,000 crore through road tax levied on vehicles sold in the state and a similar amount through fuel cess and other taxes which are needed for construction of new roads and bridges and are hardly utilised for the same. There is no option but to launch an agitation against the collection of toll, he claimed.

buses from February 15, was made by the BEST committee yesterday, leaving activists and the public fuming. BEST is already suffering losses and the proposal has been passed, as Shiv Sena corporator Arun Dudwadkar who is also a BEST committee member had raised this issue on June 4, 2013.

The BEST authority since March 17, 1950 has permitted the corporators to use the nonAC BEST buses in the city free of cost but the corporators now demand the same for the AC buses. General Manager, BEST, Om Prakash Gupta confirmed the news. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

These buses will stop well before they reach a toll naka. Talking about the loss which the BEST will have to face owing to the bandh, he added, “BEST will face a major loss in its income. The BMC has passed a provision of allotting us Rs.100 crore, a call on which will be taken

in the standing committee meeting and then the house. We will use this amount as long as we can and may then increase the tariff accordingly”. khushboo.panjabi@ afternoondc.in

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Kunjanbahen Navinbhai Darji to Kunjan Chirag Darji as per Affidavit C-34852 I have changed my name from Chetnaben Punamchand Shah to Chetna Dilip Doshi as per Affidavit C-34853 I have changed my name from Dariyabai Premchand Mehta Jain to Dariyadevi Bhanwarlal Bhandari as per Affidavit C-34854 I have changed my name from Bhawarlal Hukmichand to Bhanwarlal Hukmichand Bhandari as per Affidavit C-34855 I have changed my name from Muhammad Shakil Ghulam Muhammad Chougle to Mohammed Shakeel Gulam Mohammed Chougle as per Affidavit C-34856 I have changed my name from Corriea Myrtle Bermadette to Correia Myrtle Bermadette as per Affidavit C-34857 I have changed my name from Corriea John to Correia John as per Affidavit C-34858 I have changed my name from Ajeemulla to Ajeemulla Asgar Khan as per Affidavit C-34859

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Kamlesh Kumar Jain to Kamlesh Dhanraj Jain as per Affidavit C-34870

I have changed my name from Sandeshkumar Virchand Jain to Sandesh Virchand Jain as per Affidavit C-34888

I have changed my name from Pravila Shantilal Jain to Pravina Kamlesh Jain as per Affidavit C-34871

I have changed my name from Sindhu Pradeep to Sindhu Pradeep Nair as per Affidavit C-34889

I have changed my name from Surendra Kumar Singhavi to Surendra Mohanlal Singhavi as per Affidavit C-34872 I have changed my name from Surendra Jain to Surendra Mohanlal Singhavi as per Affidavit C-34873 I have changed my name from Lad Surendra Jain to Lad Devi Surendra Singhavi as per Affidavit C-34874 We Mr. Surendra Mohanlal Singhavi and Mrs. Lad Devi Surendra Singhavi have changed our minor daughter’s name from Ankita Surendra Jain to Ankita Surendra Singhavi as per Affidavit C-34875 I have changed my name from Hamidabai Abdul Khalik to Hamida Abdul Khalik Hakam as per Affidavit dated 11.02.2014 C-34876 I have changed my name from Ruksana Naimuddin Khan to Zinatulnisha Naimuddin Khan as per Affidavit C-34877

C-34860

I have changed my name from Michael Xavier Chinnathambi to Chinnathambi Rosario Fernando as per Affidavit C-34878

I have changed my name from Luke Miranda to Luke Braz Jerome Miranda as per Affidavit C-34861

I have changed my name from Sudha Chinnathambi to Sudha Chinnathambi Fernando as per Affidavit C-34879

I have changed my name from Mrinalini Anurama Valiyara Manoharan to Anupama Manoharan Valiyara as per Affidavit C-34862

I have changed my name from Alka Mohan Khithani to Janvi Praveen Khithani as per Affidavit C-34880

I have changed my name from Mohd asgar Khan to Asgar Abbas Khan as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Leenakumari Suryanarayan Palo to Snehlata Damodar Sahu as per Affidavit C-34863 I have changed my name from Gisha Varghese to Jisha Jerry as per Affidavit C-34864 I have changed my name from Roshan Gulabchand Jain to Roshanlal Jain as per Affidavit C-34865 I have changed my name from Shoaib Samad khan to Suaib Khan as per Affidavit C-34866 I have changed my name from Angeline Usha to Angeline ashokan as per Affidavit C-34867 I have changed my name from Muttumanikam Shankaranarayan to Muthumanikam Shankarnarayan Vishwakarma as per Affidavit C-34868 I have changed my name from Daljit Singh to Daljeet Singh Kakkad as per Affidavit C-34869

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I have changed my name from Ratan Daulat Mali to Ratan Daulat Chaudhari as per Affidavit C-34881 I have changed name from Prabhakar Ratan Mali to Vijay Ratan Mali as per Affidavit C-34882 I have changed my name from Mukesh Teja Kawatra to Mukesh Teja Patel as per Affidavit C-34883 I have changed my name from Velji Teja Kawatra to Velji Teja Patel as per Affidavit C-34884 I have changed my name from Shyamrao Sitaram Umbarkar to Shamrao Sitaram Umbarkar as per Affidavit C-34885 I have changed my name from Manishkumar Indramal Rathi to Manish Indramal Rathi as per Affidavit C-34886 I have changed name from Priti Ganesh Kantak to prachi Ganesh Kantak as per Affidavit C-34887

I have changed name from Pradeep Gopalakrishnan to Pradeep Gopalakrishnan Nair as per Affidavit C-34890 I have changed my name from Sanjaysingh Nensingh to Sanjay Nainsingh Sonar as per Affidavit C-34891 I have changed my name from Ghanshyamdas Vaishnav to Ghanshyam Vaishnav as per Affidavit C-34892 I have changed my name from Mukeshkumar Jagjivandas Mehta to Mukesh Jagjivandas Mehta as per Affidavit C-34893 I have changed my name from Nitaben Jitendrakumar Shah to Nita Jitendra S hah as per Affidavit C-34894 I have changed my name from Jitendrakumar Fakirchand Shah to Jitendra Fakirchand Shah as per Affidavit C-34895 I have changed my name from Shekubhau Padmme to Shekubhau Padme as per Affidavit C-34896 I have changed my name from Jyostna Sanjay Pai to Jyotsna Herman Dsouza as per Affidavit C-34897 I have changed my name from Ashokkumar Chunilalji Jain to Ashok Chunilal Mehta as per Affidavit C-34898 I have changed my name from Mohammad Alam Shaikh to Mohammed Alam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-34899 I have changed my name from Bisamila Abbas Shaikh to Bismillah Abbas Shaikh as per Affidavit C-34900 We have changed our child’s name from Karankumar Pravin Raval to Karan Pravinkumar Rawal as per Affidavit C-34901 I have changed my name from Damyantiben Mathuradas Modi to Damayanti Mathuradas Modi as per Affidavit C-34902 I have changed my name from Manishkumar Dhurukumar Badriprasad to Manish Dhruvkumar Gupta as per Affidavit C-34903 I have changed my name from Dhurukumar Badriprasad to Dhruvkumar Badriprasad Gupta as per Affidavit C-34904

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 I have changed my name from Abdul Kadar Ayub Kasam to Abdul Kadar Ayub Piyalawala as per Govt. of Maharashtra Gazette No. (U-23131) dated: September-6, 2012 C-34905 I have changed my name from Arun Revashankar Amalathe to Arun Revashankar Amlathe as per Affidavit. C-34906 I have changed my name from Asha Rajendra Shende to Ashalata Rajendra Shende as per Affidavit. C-34907 I have changed my name from Vionni Celeste Dsouza to Vionni Oniel Dsouza as per Affidavit. C-34908 I have changed my name from Zulfikhar Mohammed Ghudu Shaikh to Zulfikar Mohammed Ghudu shaikh as per Affidavit Dated 08/02/2014 C-34909 I have changed my name from Mrs. Nigar Sultana Mustafa Khan to Mrs. Nigar Mustafa Khan as per Affidavit. C-34910 I have changed my name from Abdul Qadeer Abdul Aziz to Abdul Kadir Abdul Aziz Waghu as per Affidavit. C-34911 I have changed my name from Siddharth Nadkarni to Siddarth Mahendra Nadkarni as per Affidavit. C-34912 I have changed my name from Sindhu Siddarth Nadkarni to Smita Siddarth Nadkarni as per Affidavit. C-34913 I have changed my name from Bhadreshkumar Vadilal Shah to Bhadresh Vadilal Shah as per Affidavit C-34914 I have changed my name from Maheshkumar Bhavanbhai Patel to Mahesh Bhavanbhai Patel as per Affidavit C-34915 I have changed my name from Pradip Manohar Patil to Pradeep Manohar Patil as per Affidavit. C-34916 I have changed my name from Gulam Rasul Yakub to Gulam Rasul Yakub Khan as per Affidavit. C-34917 I have changed my name from Pintu Shobhanath to Pintu Shobhanath Gupta as per Affidavit. C-34918 I have changed my name from Mr. Laxman Rajendraprasad Nishad to Mr. Laxman Rajendra Sahani as per Affidavit dated 11/02/2014 C-34919 I have changed my name from mr. Rajendraprasad Balkisan Sahani to Mr. Rajendra Balkisan Sahani as per Affidavit dated 11/02/2014 C-34920 I have changed my name from Mr. Shahidbhai Ismailbhai Sojar to Mr. Saeed Ismail Sojar as per Affidavit Dated 11/02/2014 C-34921

I have changed my name from Shaifa Ansari to Sheeba Gazal Mohamed Asif Ansari as per Affidavit. C-34922

I have changed my name from Jayanti Prakash Patil to Jaywanti Prakash Patil as per Affidavit. C-34940

I have changed my name from Venkatesh to Venkatesh Paramasivan Yadav as per Affidavit. C-34923

I have changed my name from Garcy Joseph Almeida to Gracy Michael Moro as per Affidavit. C-34941

I have changed my name from Kalavati Ranchhoddas Bhalla to Anita Anant Shinde as per Affidavit. C-34924 I have changed my name from Gandhali Girish Paranjpe to Gandhali Additya Gore as per Affidavit. C-34925 I have changed my name from Pankaj Kumar Ramdas Varma to Pankaj Ramdas Varma as per Affidavit. C-34926 I have changed my name from Jugal Kumar Dhansukh Solanki to Jugal Dhansukh Solanki as per Affidavit. C-34927 I have changed my name from Urmilaben Harilal Parmar to Urmila Dhansukh Solanki as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34928 I have changed my name from Dhansukhlal Maganlal Solanki to Dhansukh Maganlal Solanki as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-34929 I have changed my name from Bharti Baburao Anakar to Arti Sunil Kurne as per Affidavit. C-34930 I have changed my name from Riyaz Ahmad Kasam Mapari to Riyaz Kasam Mapari as per Affidavit dated:- 03/02/2014. C-34931 I have changed my name from Hemant Kumar Ramchandra Vaidya to Hemant Ramchandra Vaidya as per Affidavit dated:31/01/2014. C-34932 I have changed my name from Jaigovind Ramjug Singh to Jaygovind Ramjug Singh as per Affidavit dated:- 11/02/2014. C-34933 I have changed my name from Meena Stanley Saldanha to Meena Suryakant Falke as per Affidavit dated:- 11/02/2014. C-34934 I have changed my name from Kamla Murlidhar Dhule to KantaMurlidhar Dhule as per Affidavit dated:- 11/02/2014. C-34935 I have changed my name from Mata Vidya Gordhandas to Matta Vidyabai Gordhandas as per Affidavit. C-34936 I have changed my name from Bharati Narendra Patil to Shital Nilesh Vartak as per Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Ms. Shwetaben Chandulal Dholu to Ms. Shweta Chandulal Patel as per Affidavit C-34942 I have changed my name from Mubin Akhtar to Mobin Akhtar Ansari as per Affidavit. C-34943 I have changed my name from Shaikh Naziya Mohd Saleem to Mansoori Naziya Mohd Saleem as per Affidavit. C-34944 I have changed my name from Ibrahim Kardame to Mohammed Ibrahim Abdul Raoof Kardame As Per Affidavit. C-34945 I have changed my name from Deepa Mitradutta Mohapatra to Deepa Mishra as per Affidavit. C-34946 I have changed my name from Shivam Pahilajrai Sukhrani to Shivan Pahilajrai Sukhramani as per Affidavit. C-34947 I have changed my name from Naresh Alias Haresh Kumar Wadhwa to Haresh Wadhwa as per Affidavit. C-34948 I have changed my name from Ganeshi Pahilajrai Sukhrani to Ganeshi Pahilajrai Sukhraman as per Affidavit. C-34949 I have changed my name from Dnyanada Prakash Joshi to Divita Vidyadhar Chavan as per Affidavit. C-34950 We Mr.Rakesh Choudhary and Mrs. Nivedita Choudhary have changed our minor son’s name from Amogha Vikramaditya to Amogh Vikramaditya as per Affidavit. C-34951 I have changed my name from Firoz Rafiq Ibrahim to Memon Firoz Rafiq as per Affidavit. C-34952 I have changed my name from Chhatralia Amrit to Amrutlal Chhatralia as per Affidavit. C-34953 I have changed my name from Iyer Ravichandran Chellappa to Ravichandran Chellappa as per Affidavit. C-34954 I have changed my name from Vijay Kumar Ojha to Vijay Ojha as per Affidavit. C-34955

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I have changed my name from Ashiq Ali to Ashique Ali Khan as per Affidavit. C-34956

I have changed my name from Dhananjay Gavde to Dhananjay Vithal Gawade as per Affidavit. C-34938

I have changed my name from Dipak Kantilal Chhabhaiya to Deepak Kantilal Chhabhaiya as per Affidavit. C-34957

I have changed my name from Judy Benitha Denis Dcosta to Judy Denis Dcosta as per Affidavit. C-34939

I have changed my name from Devika Muthukumaran to Devika Shanmuganathan as per Affidavit. C-34958

HC accepts CDR of talks between Navi Mumbai top cop and accused

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014

By Philip Varghese

Ketan Tirodkar for transfer of the probe from crime branch ive days after the Bom- (Mumbai) to CBI, saying bay high court asked the there were 105 conversations state government what between Navi Mumbai Police decision it had taken on a Commissioner A.K. Sharma complaint filed by slain and the accused Suresh Bibuilder Sunil Lahoria’s son jlani and architect Anurag against Navi Mumbai police Garg on the day of the murcommissioner A.K. Sharma and sought a confidential report on it, the police on Tuesday produced ‘Call Data der and a day later. Records’ (CDR) of telephone While accepting the CDRs, talks purportedly held be- the bench asked the investitween senior police officers gating agency to produce and some of the accused in ‘case diaries’ in sealed covers the murder of Navi Mumbai by February 25. “Flag those builder Sunil Loharia. pages in the case diaries This comes as the division which pertain to investigabench of Justice P.V. Hardas tion of telephonic talks beand Justice A.S. Gadkari were tween police hearing a PIL by activist officers and the accused,”

the bench told the police. The petitioner, in his petition, had alleged that there was sufficient evidence with the police to show that the Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner and a senior police inspector were in touch with the accused before and after

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IPL 2011 was on IM terrorist radar By Zuber Ansari

week-long investigation of Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associate by the state Anti-Terrorism Sqaud (ATS) revealed that the 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL) was also their target but had to drop the plan due to heavy security. Arrested terrorist Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi has revealed that they had done a recce of the Wankhede Stadium twice before the Mumbai Indians versus Pune Warriors match in 2011. According to ATS sources, after the 13/7 blast, Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah travelled to Kasara, Nashik by train and then went off to Bihar. Asadullah and Waqas Ahmad had come to Mumbai in 2010 and drew their plans right here in the city, in a rented apartment in South Mumbai. Bhatkal also wanted to target foreign tourists but failed to so due to lack of co-ordination between him and his colleagues, sources said. While speaking of the Delhi Batla encounter case, Asadullah said that he was present at the spot when the encounter was took place but managed to flee the spot and reach Dubai via Bangladesh and later Karachi, sources added. Bhatkal has reportedly undergone terrorist training in Pakistan in 2005-06. Him and Asadullah will stay in the custody of ATS till February 18.

By Suresh Golani

leuths of the Bhayandar police along with their counterparts in the AntiHuman Trafficking unit of the Thane (rural) police have reportedly busted a high profile sex racket on Monday evening. While two notorious pimps have been arrested, three women (aged between 22 to 26 years) including the wife of one of the accused were rescued by the police team. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Senior PI, Arvind Choudhary and API, Atul Aher, established contact and struck a deal with the pimps through a decoy customer, following which a trap was laid near Maxus Mall in Bhayandar (West) at about 4:30 pm on Monday. “We planted a decoy customer who was told by the accused that he would have to pay Rs.23,000 for three girls. Our decoy agreed to the deal. Subsequently a trap was laid and the accused

Loharia’s murder in February 2013. However, the prosecution had informed the court in the earlier hearing that the statements of police officers were yet to be recorded and that steps were being taken to declare absconding accused as proclaimed offenders and attach

their properties, so as to compel them to appear before the trial court. Tirodkar had also alleged, “The rival builder, Suresh Bijlani and architect Anurag Garg, both accused in the case, were spotted by Loharia’s son in the police station where he had gone to lodge a complaint. Bijlani has since been arrested while Garg is still absconding. A senior police inspector had also refused to name these two accused in the FIR. Investigations in this case were earlier being made by Navi Mumbai police. However later, it was handed over to Mumbai Crime Branch.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Another sex racket busted in Bhayandar

Accused pimps Wasim Ali Khan and Akash Gaud. were caught red handed,” confirmed Aher. The accused pimps have been identified as Akash Jogendra Gaud (20), resident of Naigaon (Vasai) and Wasim Ali Hamidull Khan (29), a resident of Bhayandar. While the rescued girls have been

sent to the rehabilitation centre, the two accused have been charged under the sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA). Further investigations are being carried out by the Bhayandar police.

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Corrigendum-1 Sub: Repairs and renovation of Superior Bungalow in Ghatkopar Water Works Yard in H.E.’s department in Eastern Suburb With reference to the above said subject, e-Tender of Bid number 7100024317 has been uploaded in SRM system on 31.01.2014. However due to technical issues, e-tender notice of above said subject was not displayed on MCGM's portal i.e. www.portal.mcgm.gov.in. Now revised date of e-tender sale, submission of e-tender and opening of Packet A, B & C are proposed as under: Particular

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07 CITY NO RAGE ANY MORE Police reduces dacoity charges against 5 youths who bashed businessman up, after complainant turns hostile By Zuber Ansari

fter almost one week, the Kherwadi police have reduced the ‘Dacoity’ charges filed against the five accused who were arrested by Crime Branch Unit VIII for allegedly bashing up a Malad based businessman over a minor issue on Western Express Highway, on the night of last Wednesday, February 5. After a complaint was filed by businessman Binodkumar Tekriwal, the Vakola Police had registered an assaulting and dacoity case against five persons and the FIR was later transferred to the Kherwadi police station. But after a week, when the Kherwadi police called up the businessman to record his statement, he shockingly revealed that nothing which he had earlier mentioned in his FIR to the Vakola police had ever happened. Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone VIII, Namdev Chavan, said, “We had reduced the charges and recorded a fresh statement of all the accused and the victim. All were produced before the court and the ac-

cused were released on bail. The complainant said that he does not remember what exactly happened with him on the day of incident, and does not know where he lost his gold chain.” The Crime Branch Unit 8 of the Mumbai police had Mohammad Alam Nafeed Amid (34), Mubin Sheikh alias Shahrukh, (24), Imran Ali Amjad Ali Sheikh (25), Israr Kallu Khan (24) and Irshadali Barkatali Siddique (24). They were passing by in their i10 while the complainant Binodkumar Tekriwal (60) was driving his Maruti Swift car. According to police reports, Tekriwal’s Swift hit the car in which the accused were travelling, following which they chased him down and assaulted him. All the accused then demanded money for the damage and threatened to harm him. Tekriwal somehow managed to free himself and went straight to Vakola police station to file his complaint. He had taken car’s number and found his gold chain, which he was wearing, was missing. On that basis, he lodged a dacoity case which has now turned out to be false.

Setback to Uttan villagers

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Proposal to shift dumping project gets entangled in political tug-of-war

By Suresh Golani

n what is being seen as major setback for villagers in and around Uttan, seeking freedom from unbearable stench emanating from the local solid waste process plant, the resolution moved by the civic administration for shifting the plant to Vasai, failed to get a nod after the general body house was adjourned due to time restrain. The resolution moved by NCP’s Dhruvkishore Patil, affirming the nod of the house in context with the shifting of the waste process plant from Dhavgi in Uttan to Sakvar village near Vasai, was countered by the BJP-led opposition. On the virtue of their numerical strength in the house, BJP leader Narendra Mehta moved a counter resolution seeking prior nod from all government agencies and assured affirmation from local villagers where the MBMC intended to set up the plant. After much deliberation the opposition agreed to remove the controversial points but refused to withdraw the resolution.

The malodorous Uttan dumping ground The extended rounds of debate led to the clock striking 7 pm, prompting MBMC secretary Haresh Patil to end the meeting which was later declared adjourned by the Mayor. The BJP’s move is being seen as a political ploy to counter NCP legislator Gilbert Mendonca’s efforts to shift the plant ahead of the assembly elections. Unable to bear the stink, locals had been demanding an immediate shift of the Dhavgibased plant which has already exceeded its existing capacity, posing a tough challenge for the MBMC to seek new avenues of dumping and treating garbage. Environmental safeguards and approvals under the Municipal Solid Waste Rules, for the waste management

facility at a 13-hectare plot in Sakvar village have been obtained by the MBMC. As of now the twin-city generates about 450 metric tonnes of garbage on a daily basis. However given the quantum of solid waste generated, the holding capacity of the plant is now inadequate, prompting the MBMC to seek an alternative. Moreover going by its faulty geographic location and adverse environmental impact, there was virtually no scope for upgrading the process plant, officials said. Also villagers staying in the vicinity of the plant had been facing numerous problems due to the stench emanating from the plant, which had also led to violent agitations in the past.

Activist writes to Women's Commission after errant doctor isn't punished By A Staff Reporter

latest incident of a lady doctor from the surgery department fter an RTI filed by activist complaining of being sexually Suhas Bhosale revealed harassed, another doctor had that no proper action had also made a similar complaint been taken against Dr. Tahir to the authorities against the Sheikh from the state-run J.J. same doctor about a year ago, Hospital against whom two and that the lady doctor who lady doctors had filed a sexual had made the first complaint, harassment complaint, Bhon- had been transferred to GT sale went on to send a written Hospital at Fort. Shockingly, complaint to the Minister of Sheikh was also given a transWomen and Child Welfare fer to the same hospital a few with regards to the issue. months ago, after another Bhonsale said, “Through an doctor from the surgery deRTI, I found that before the partment complained against

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Power of 49 By A Staff Reporter

head of the forthcoming general elections, Tata Global Beverages that operates Tata Tea, today launched the second phase of its 'Power of 49' initiative to encourage women to cast an 'informed' and 'independent' vote. As women form 49 per cent of the voters base in the country, the company said it plans to reach out to 100 million women by creating awareness and encouraging them to vote. "The 'Power of 49', we anticipate, will awaken the Indian women to the power of their vote, to the expectation that is more informed and participative female electorate will ensure that the system responds more diligently to women's issues, thereby positively impacting national development," Mukund Rajan, member - Group Exec-

him.” Not satisfied by the punitive action taken against the accused, Bhonsale wrote to the Women’s Commission regarding this issue. “I see no point in transferring the accused to the same hospital where the previous complainant was transferred,” said Bhosale. Dr. T.P. Lahane, Dean, J.J. group of hospitals said, “We couldn't take any action against the doctor because the complaint was withdrawn.” utive Council and Brand Custodian, Tata Sons told reporters here. Rajan highlighted some of the statistics in the country and said, "A new rape case is being reported every 20 minutes, 95 per cent of the girls are dropping out of the schools at the age of 15, 50 per cent of girls at some point of their life face domestic violence.” He further said that only 11 per cent of the parliamentarians are women, while in the corporate world only 5.3 per cent of directors in top 100 companies in the BSE are women. "Of late, alongside the media and the rest of the nation, we in Tatas have been alarmed by the numerous episodes which have demonstrated the vulnerability of women in Indian society and the need to further empower them," he said. The company will use television daily soap actors and Bollywood actors to create awareness, apart from its advertisements.

MBMC rapped for delay in BSUP housing scheme

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`292 crore project reaches `367 crore; probe ordered after uproar in House

he civic administration of Mira-Bhayandar, has invited sharp rebuke from the ruling and opposition members for its inordinate delay in implementing the key Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP) housing scheme funded under the

TODAY Shannon & The Silent Riot play tribute to Bon Jovi at Hard Rock Cafe, Andheri Sharyans Audeus, Ground Floor, Opposite Yashraj Studios, Andheri West. The Asiatic Society of Mumbai: The 21st Smt Bansari Sheth Endowment lecture by Flavia Agnes, Legal scholar and director, Legal Centre of Majlis on `The making of a modern nation through the Hindu code bill: The Nehruvian agenda', Dr Kamala Ganesh to preside over the function, Durbar Hall of the Society, 6 p.m. National Centre Performing Arts: Mid-Week Cheer! Improv Comedy, Godrej Dance Theatre, 7 p.m. Inauguration ceremony of the Sahar Elevated Road at the hands of the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan at Sahar, Vile Parle (East), 9 a.m. ART AND EXHIBITION `Feodor Chaliapin: Pages of My Life photography exhibition, Jamshed Bhabha Theatre Foyer, till Feb 21, 4 p.m. To 6 p.m.Nehru Centre AC Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Bhaskar Sagar, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Feb 17, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m. Nehru Centre Circular Gallery: Exhibition of paintings done by student artists and Guides at various locations during the Study Camp hedl by Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Feb 17, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m.

ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The Janta Nagar and Kashi Church slum clusters in Kashimira were selected for a pilot project under the JNNURMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambitious re-housing scheme in the twin city. Subsequently on November 11, 2009, the central authori-

ties had approved the block proposal for constructing 4,136 housing units in the first phase of the scheme, with a carpet area of 279 square feet per unit and the total cost of the project being estimated at almost Rs. 292 crore. While the project is still in its initial stages, the actual estimated cost has risen by

Always some trouble on CR Sushil Kadam | ADC

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This CST-bound local stopped half-way outside the platform on Tuesday.

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

suburban train suddenly stopped at Kurla railway station and passengers began jumping down from the train and moving towards the platform, marching along the railway tracks on Tuesday afternoon. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus bound train had just started from Kurla, but

however, within a few moments, it halted, with half of the train already out of the platform. Railway officials could not clarify about the incident, and hence no announcements were made, but there were rumors about smoke being detected in a front cabin of the train. Scores of passengers were seen alighting from train and trudging

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back to the station. It was only after a good 15 minutes that the train finally started moving towards CST. Another Karjat bound local train was detained at Ambernath platform no 1 due to unit defect from 1.12 pm to 2.25pm on Tuesday. The affected train was cancelled and kept in the Ambernath siding. Four down services had to be diverted from platform no 2. Meanwhile four other trains were cancelled and up to 10 services were running late, railway officials said.

Rs. 75 crore. NCP corporator, Bhagwati Sharma, stumped the administration by his claims that several bogus people had been listed as beneficiaries in the scheme, on the basis of fake documents. The house was unanimous in the demand mooted by Leader of Opposition Narendra Mehta for initiating

09 a high level probe to be carried out by the state administration into the inordinate delay which is all set to cause a multi-crore loss to the municipal exchequer. Despite the fact that the mega-housing project entitles the MBMC to a grant of 50 per cent from the centre and 30 per cent from the state, according to the JNNURM guidelines, the cost escalation caused by an unprecedented delay in the completion of projects, has to be borne by the executing authority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in this case, the MBMC. However, despite tenders being awarded by the Public Works Department to four different companies in March 2010, the project has been bogged down due to a lack of political will and land acquisition issues related to the various government agencies, including the Forest, Revenue and Home Department.

Cong, BJP have secret accord on the bifurcation of Andhra

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Telangana bill: Can it be passed? T

he Congress-led UPA government seems to be quite certain it will be able to pass the Telangana bill in parliament. It is facing quite a few hurdles but it seems to be sure it can cross them all. The bill would have been introduced three years ago, but this could not be done because there was continuing ruckus in the house – caused mainly by Andhra MPs. The Congress MPs from Seemandhra also wanted to move a no-confidence motion against the government. Six Andhra MPs were expelled. The pertinent question is how the government will be able to muster a majority for passing the Telangana bill. The government appears to be relaying on the opposition – BJP – to extend cooperation to it in passing the bill. What is to be noted is that opinion is divided with regard to support to the bill in the Congress party itself. There are quite a few Congress MPs who want Andhra to remain united. The Congress party will issue a whip and ensure that all votes go to support the Telangana bill. The Congress is hellbent on creating Telangana because it expects to get quite a few seats from there in the Lok Sabha elections. The situation with regard to division of Andhra is more evident in the case of the BJP which does not expect any gain from supporting the Telangana bill. The UPA government is reported to have taken a decision to introduce the Telangana bill in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. There surely is going to be fireworks in the house. It is to be seen how the government will fare when the bill comes up in the house. A greater cause for concern for the UPA is what will be the fate of money bills which finance minister Chidambaram will present to the house in the next few days. Even if the Telangana bill fails, the government can continue, but if just one more bill is not passed, the government will fall.

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he Congress and the BJP have erected enough of a smokescreen to confuse political circles about their intentions on the creation of Telengana. But according to knowledgeable circles, the two have hammered out an understanding in private to facilitate passage of the bill dividing Andhra Pradesh. If events move to plan, the bill will come up for passage in the penultimate days of the 15th Lok Sabha, that is, next week after the vote on account is cleared. In return for the BJP’s help to get the bill through, sources say the Congress has agreed to sacrifice Rahul Gandhi’s anti-corruption agenda and dump the six bills he had flagged as part of the gamut of measures to fight graft. Whether the agreement will hold till next week or not remains to be seen. In the meantime, the Telengana bill has fallen victim to amazing incompetence on the part of Congress managers. They are behaving like novices who don’t know their Constitution or basic parliamentary rules. In fact, internal discussions on the bill saw differences erupt between legal eagles Kapil Sibal and P. Chidambaram who could not agree whether the bill should go to the Lok Sabha first or the Rajya Sabha. Even if these internecine battles are sorted out and the bill is finally passed in the din just before the Lok Sabha adjourns sine die for the election, the fall guy will be Rahul. For Telengana will have been created at the expense of his poll plank.

Azhar to contest from W. Bengal

ormer cricketer and Congress Lok Sabha MP Mohd Azharuddin is hunting for a

winnable seat. And his search has taken him to West Bengal in the wake of his party’s rapidly declining graph in Uttar Pradesh from where he had won the Moradabad seat with a handsome margin in the 2009 polls. According to Congress circles, two seats are being considered for Azharuddin. One is President Pranab Mukherjee’s former con-

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although his narrow victory margin in the bypolls after his father was elected to Rashtrapati Bhavan is a sign that the constituency is no longer safe for the Congress. Basirhat figures as an option only because the Trinamool Congress did not fare well in the recent panchayat polls. Consequently, Chowdhury believes the party has a fighting chance there. Azharuddin has conveyed to the high command that he does not want to seek re-election from Moradabad. He probably knows he is on a losing wicket there, having failed to do anything for the constituency. He is also believed to have said that he will campaign for the Congress only if he gets a winnable seat or is adjusted in the Rajya Sabha. It looks like there’s a rush for Rajya Sabha berths in the Congress because of fears that the party will take a huge hit in the upcoming election. Unfortunately, the party’s ability to accommodate the growing demand is limited because it is failing to win even state elections!

Arati R. Jerath stituency of Jangipur, currently represented by his son Abhijit Mukherjee. The other is Basirhat, a Muslim-dominated seat near Kolkata. The moving force behind getting Azharuddin to Bengal is said to be newly appointed state unit chief Adhir Chowdhury who is also minister of state for railways. His argument is that Bengal with a Muslim population of 30 per cent is fertile ground for Azharuddin who is something of an icon in the community. Predictably, Abhijit Mukherjee is up in arms at the proposal to strip him of his seat

Trinamool MP’s ‘all-male’ quip

piquant situation arose when a Senate delegation from Mexico came calling recently. All the members were women but our Rajya Sabha managed to rustle up only male MPs to meet with them. Apparently, the interaction was somewhat awkward. It was Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien who managed to break the ice. He told the Mexican delegates not to be misled by the all-male presence on the Indian side. At least three of the six MPs present belonged to parties led by women, he said: he himself, the Congress representative and the AIADMK MP.

Truth is a pathless land T

he Order of the Star in the East was founded in 1911 to proclaim the coming of the World Teacher. J. Krishnamurti was made Head of the Order. On August 3, 1929, the opening day of the annual Star Camp at Ommen, Holland, Krishnamurti dissolved the Order before 3000 members. Below is the full text of the talk he gave on that occasion.“We are going to discuss this morning the dissolution of the Order of the Star. Many people will be delighted, and others will be rather sad. It is a question neither for rejoicing nor for sadness, because it is inevitable, as I am going to explain. “You may remember the story of how the devil and a friend of his were walking down the street, when they saw ahead of them a man stoop down and pick up something from the ground, look at it, and put it away in his pocket. The friend said to the devil, “What did that man pick up?” “He picked up a piece of Truth,” said the devil. “That is a very bad business for you, then,” said his friend. “Oh, not at all,” the devil replied, “I am going to let him organise it." I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organised; nor should any organization be formed to lead or to coerce people along any particular path. If you first understand that, then you will see how impossible it is to organize a belief. A belief is purely an individual matter, and you cannot and must not organise it. If you do, it becomes dead, crystallized; it becomes a creed, a sect, a religion, to be imposed on others.

This is what everyone throughout the world is attempting to do. Truth is narrowed down and made a plaything for those who are weak, for those who are only momentarily discontented. Truth cannot be brought down, rather the individual must make the effort to ascend to it. You cannot bring the mountain-top to the valley. If you would attain to the mountain-top you must pass through the valley, climb the steeps, unafraid of the dangerous precipices.So that is the first reason, from my

MATTER & SPIRIT point of view, why the Order of the Star should be dissolved. In spite of this, you will probably form other Orders, you will continue to belong to other organizations searching for Truth. I do not want to belong to any organization of a spiritual kind, please understand this. I would make use of an organization which would take me to London, for example; this is quite a different kind of organization, merely mechanical, like the post or the telegraph. I would use a motor car or a steamship to travel, these are only physical mechanisms which have nothing whatever to do with spirituality. Again, I maintain that no organization can lead man to spirituality.If an organization be created for this purpose, it becomes a crutch, a weakness, a bondage, and must cripple the individual, and prevent him from growing, from establishing his uniqueness, which lies in the discovery for himself of that absolute, unconditioned Truth. So that is another reason why I have decided, as I happen to be the Head of the Order, to dissolve it. No one has persuaded me to this decision. “This is no magnificent

deed, because I do not want followers, and I mean this. The moment you follow someone you cease to follow Truth. I am not concerned whether you pay attention to what I say or not. I want to do a certain thing in the world and I am going to do it with unwavering concentration. I am concerning myself with only one essential thing: to set man free. I desire to free him from all cages, from all fears, and not to found religions, new sects, nor to establish new theories and new philosophies. Then you will naturally ask me why I go the world over, continually speaking. I will tell you for what reason I do this: not because I desire a following, not because I desire a special group of special disciples. (How men love to be different from their fellowmen, however ridiculous, absurd and trivial their distinctions may be! I do not want to encourage that absurdity.) I have no disciples, no apostles, either on earth or in the realm of spirituality. “Nor is it the lure of money, nor the desire to live a comfortable life, which attracts me. If I wanted to lead a comfortable life I would not come to a camp or live in a damp country! I am speaking frankly because I want this settled once and for all. I do not want these childish discussions year after year.One newspaper reporter, who interviewed me, considered it a magnificent act to dissolve an organization in which there were thousands and thousands of members. To him it was a great act because, he said: “What will you do afterwards, how will you live? You will have no following, people will no longer listen to you.” If there are only five people who will listen, who will live, who have their faces turned towards eternity, it will be sufficient.

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Meiyappan’s betting scandal will haunt Srinivasan N. Srinivasan was going through a tough time and was almost on the verge of losing his job. But somehow he managed things according to his wishes and waited patiently to achieve success in the end. He was not worried when his son-inlaw Gurunath Meiyappan was called for an inquiry in connection with match fixing and spot fixing charges. Later he quit the post as President of the BCCI temporarily and kept a proxy in Jagmohan Dalmiya as interim president and now won the election unopposed ang got his appointed place back. As per apex court N. Srinivasan can take charge of BCCI, but the Board must keep off IPL spot fixing probe. What would rile Srinivasan is that the bench not only mentioned Meiyappan and Chennai Super Kings, totally controlled by the Board chief by name in its order, it also widened the probe panel's ambit to include alleged irregularities in the IPL Governing Body's decision to cancel the Kochi Tuskers and Pune Warrior franchises. Even though it is a win-win situation for the President he will be on tenterhooks in future affairs of the Board.

matches and tarnished the image of IPL in general and the Chennai Super Kings in particular. As denied by Srinivasan, withdrawing the role of his son-in-law once IPL scam came into the open, the truth has emerged with the autobiography of Hussey. It's all in the game and in Indian cricket fixing is part and parcel of the game since the year 1966 when Gary Sobers' team toured India. Initially it was a close kept secret. Now everything is in the open. The trend still continues in front of the nose of BCCI president and other Board officials. SHAKY SITUATION: N. Srinivasan is now on a wobbly wicket after the apex court appointed panel found his son-in-law, Meiyappan, guilty of betting and spot fixing. has been charge sheeted in the IPL betting scandal. In his book, 'Underneath The Southern Cross', Hussey has commented that Srinivasan ceded control of the team to his son-in-law. The courts and the police should take note of this matter and act accordingly. The world has seen Meiyappan sitting in the dugout with players, on television, hence matches played by the Chennai Super Kings should be properly investigated.

the fact that though the owners of the team under scrutiny are husband and wife, with a 50:50 per cent shares, the former has been questioned but the wife’s name does not even find a mention in the report. A shining example of gender “equality” . — Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

ON Gandhi Jayanthi day we teach our children to speak truth and — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra succeed in life. Play maker Mike MICHAEL Hussey, Chennai Super Hussey spoke truth in his autobi Kings' opener, has become the first ography 'Underneath the Southern player to suggest Gurunath AS per some reports, the panel en- Cross'. The BCCI chief, Srinivasan's Meiyappan was more than just a quiring into the spot fixing cases in son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan “cricket enthusiast” after N. Srini- the field of sports, has called for ran the IPL team, the Chennai vasan and India Cements have dis- further investigation into the role Super Kings and Srinivasan was tanced themselves and Chennai of one franchise which is co-owned just a dummy. That gave Gurunath Super Kings from Meiyappan, who by a couple. What is intriguing is more liberty to go all out and fix — C.K.S. Ramani, Vashi

colour uniformity for which the the writing is on the wall. The match is over within four days and the state needs to give a thought. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai main question is that whether Team India is fit enough to play 5-day Test matches. Too much T-20 matches really spoil our cricket and our playTHE Auckland Test match swung ers play chasers, thinking that the like a pendulum and went to the ship is sinking and it is better to wire but India unfortunately lost the throw the towel and save their game which was one of the most in- names instead of going for an outteresting Test match game in recent right win and make sure we can times. Shikhar Dhawan the centu- upset teams in overseas conditions rion literally threw his wicket after also. After getting World Champion scoring a ton and there tag we are just going behind in all OF was no need for captain LETTER the three departments of the game. THE DAY — Jayanthy S Maniam, Sion Dhoni to try a hook shot when India could have raced to the tape in singles and twos. Umpiring was pretty bad but that is part and parcel of the game THIS refers to the report 'Ugly though India was at the receiving scenes in RS as protests mar Parliaend. Neutral umpires don't guaran- ment proceedings' (ADC, Feb 11) tee proper cricketing judgment but which is nothing surprising at all capable umpires can reduce mis- since this has been always the way takes and the best of umpires avail- our parliament has been 'functionable in the world should be asked to ing'. With a little more than two do duty irrespective of their nation- months to go before the Lok Sabha ality. Our cricket Board should ex- elections, all the parties in the opperiment with youngsters if the position do not want the UPA govoldies are not giving their best. ernment to leave with feathers in its Hope the defeat is taken by our boys caps for a few passed bills, particuseriously and we square the series larly, the Telangana bill. Strangely enough, even the Congress chief in the upcoming Test match. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon minister of Andhra Pradesh is revolting against the creation of Telangana. Never before in the poTEAM India was totally exposed litical history of post-Independence and their batsmen were made to India has the creation of a new state face the chin music at Eden Park run into such problems. In fact, so Auckland. By conceding 500 plus many new small states have come runs and then by capitulating for into being without any trouble like just 200 we lost our no. 2 tag as a Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Chhattisteam overseas. Fortunately for Team garh, etc., and they have all settled India, the New Zealand Captain did down to their adminstrative businot enforce follow on saving us ness and are doing well. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane from facing an innings defeat. Now

— C.K. Ramanathan, Ghaziabad

AS in the past, BCCI is trying its best to avoid coming under RTI, so that the members can make huge money without any body's interference. Despite all the trouble and tribulations after the IPL fixing controversy, the Board appointed an internal committee and the panel gave Meiyappan and Raj Kundra a clean chit and thus Srinivasan was to take back the BCCI president's post. The clean chit given by the BCCI appointed panel of two-retired high court judges in the IPL spot fixing probe does not surprise anyone and it is not acceptable to the Delhi Police authorities. It was just any eyewash of a decision by the BCCI appointed panel of judges and does not hold good in a court of law. Neither Mumbai Police nor Delhi Police have closed the investigations into the IPL match fixing scam. Now

Kundra and Meiyappan need to clear their names before resuming stewardship of their respective IPL franchises. The credibility of the BCCI will not be restored by an internal inquiry. — C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

AFTER successfully resisting any attempt of public scrutiny for years, the BCCI looked highly vulnerable on Monday, thanks to the betting allegations against Board president and CSK owner N. Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan. At least temporarily, the charges have forced the country's richest and most boorish sports creature into a clueless retreat. National media reported that Srinivasan's son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyappan who also heads the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), was in constant touch with actor Vindoo Dara Singh, who was arrested by Mumbai police in connection with the betting-fixing scandal. Meiyappan reportedly had provided him with VIP access to the inner circles of the CSK. Although the reports were guarded in naming Meiyappan early, by evening all guns were blazing against him. But now that the scandal has reached his doorstep, what does Srinivasan have to say? Whether he can throw away the rotten egg or try to save son-in-law of the soil, where crickets is not just a religion but it was highly considered a game gentlemen. — Calicut Krishnan Ramani, Vashi

Two-day bank strike unjustified

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B(RIGHT) IDEA: As a security measure, a uniform colour code for all fishing vessels is a good proposal, which will make it easy to monitor the high seas.

Coastal security proposal APROPOS 'Navy moots common colour for all fishing vessels in State' (ADC, Feb 10), considering the vulnerability of Mumbai the financial and entertainment capital of India, it is certainly a good idea to implement this decision of providing the uniformity in colour of all the state fishing vessels. I would rather add to suggest that all other water transports too like the catamarans and tourist/ passenger ferry boats need to be coloured uniformly to identify and distinguish any foreign/ intruding water transport. Mumbai had experienced unforgettable devastation by the 1993 serial bomb attack followed by the 26/11 terrorist attack in 2008, both of which were triggered by the terrorists breaching our pathetically porous coast lines which stretches to nearly 900 km. However, the fishing folk would certainly demand some financial relief in this Naval initiative of imposing

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ATROCIOUS: Bank staffers are already enjoying considerable benefits; there is no reason for them to strike intermittently and hold the economy and public to ransom. THE grievances of the bank employees may not have been addressed by the Govt., but they have no right to vent their frustration towards the public by striking continuously for two full working days i.e. on February 10 and 11. The banks are the nerve line of the country for the transaction of commercial activities and the strike paralysed the same involving crores at a time when the Nation is reeling under inflation, deficits and economic disaster. There is no gainsaying the fact that the bank employees are already enjoying considerable benefits and there is no reason for them to make it a habit to go on strike intermittently and compel the public to face a lot of difficulties and make them suffer apart

from inducing losses. Documents have to be retired from the banks for Customs clearance in the absence of which the importer will be liable to pay demurrage and detention charges for delayed clearances. The charges are heavy and the unavailability of materials will affect the production and cause dislocation of work. Unless severe punitive measures are considered against striking bank employees, this pattern of black mailing would keep recurring. The time has come to take firm steps to put a stop to this. The public hope that the Govt. with the RBI would take necessary steps to ensure that such arm twisting tactics by bank employees do not occur in future. — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

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Q1.Répondez en français par des phrases complètes a ux questions suivantes: (5 ) 1) Qù est Normandie? 2) Comment passes-tu tes vacances? 3) De quelle couleur est le ciel? 4) Combien de semaines à cette année? 5) Nommez deux fleuves en France. Q.2 GRAMMAIRE A) Conjuguez Ies infinitifs entre parentheses au temps convient. [4 ] 1) Brian et son frère (prendre) ieur petit dejeuner chaque matin à huit heures. 2) La semaine demière, je (ecrire) toutes les réponses à ces questions. 3) (Etre) tranquille, chères étudiantes. 4) Qui (chanter) à mon anniversaire demain? [4]

B) Mettez Ies mots soulignés par des pronoms convenables dans deux phrases suivantes. [2 ] 1) Derrick a donné Ies clés au chauffeur. 2) N’ajoutez pas les prix. 3) Qui est à la porte? Un pauvre garcon C) Mettez la phrase suivante au masculin [1 ] La danseuse et l’actrice ont rencontré Ieurs cousines.

D) Mettez Ia phrase suivante au singulier Ces hornmes sont paresseux.

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E) Trouve z la question à laquell e Ies mots soulignés sont Ia réponse [1 ] II a bu du jus parce qu’iI a soif. F) Récrivez six des phrases suivantes comme indiqué : [6 ] 1) Tout Ie monde connaît ta famille. (Mettez au négatif) 2) Cette secretaire (++ beau). (Mettez au degré convenable) 3) Jean at Julienne sont Parisiens. (Mettez à l’interrogatif) 4) Je vais sortir ....................... l'hotel et je vais aller .................. Ia piscine. (Complétez avec la bonne préposition) . 5) Que manges-tu? ................... viande ou ..................... sandwichs. (Complétez avec des articles partitifs) 6) Savez—vous Ie titre ................... film? Allons .................... cinéma pour Ie demander. (Complétez avec des articles contracts). 7)…........... (interrogatif) saison aimes-tu? Ecrivez………… réponse ici. (Complétez avec la forme correcte des adjectifs) . 8) Certaine, mou…………….. (Formez Ies adverbes des adjectifs suivants) Q.3 VOCABULAIRE A] Raliez Ies deux colonnes

Column ‘A’ 1) Au sud de la France 2) A l’est de la France

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER 4) Dites vrai ou faux: (I) Les gens de la France ne parlent que le français. (ii) Les femmes de France ne sont pas joliés.

Q5 Ecrivez un texte en six ou hult phrases completes. [5 ] OU Mon pays Un Visite au supermarché Traduisez en anglais : J'admire mon pére parce qu'il est intelligent. Ma mere est la meilleure mere du monde,jolie, patiente et charmante. A cause de son travail. more pére est obligé de soir. ll voyage trés souvent. par ses affaires et ma mere. l'accompagne prèsque toujours. Le matin, je partir de bonne heure pour l’école. Quand je rentre à la maison, il est six heures. Papa n’est pas rentre du bureau.

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Aishabai & Haji Abdul Latif Charitable Trust Organizes first ever virtual class for the MCGM

he Aishabai and Haji Abdul Latif Charitable Trust, A Fazlani Foundation Initiative, is taking sessions in the BMC Virtual studio at Dadar for the secondary section of MCGM School on important topics like Exam Anxiety, Career Motivation and Career Awareness. The Trust has been partnering with the MCGM since 1998 to provide essential support for civic schools with the objective of arresting the drop-out rate and increasing enrolment. It is a well known fact that when the socially and economically backward receive education, it will help them seek better employment opportunities as compared to being completely illiterate. For this very purpose, the Trust has been providing teachers at its own cost to fill in vacant positions to ensure continuity of their education. Currently, the trust has

provided 102 teachers to these MCGM schools and has adopted 118 sections in 30 MCGM schools in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, thereby supporting over 25,000 students. The trust also provides a comprehensive career guidance program to the secondary municipal school students and individual counselling and support to deal with emotional and behavioural issues of these students. The class, which was held in two sessions – morning (8am – 9:30am) and afternoon (1pm – 2:30pm) and in three different languages – Hindi, Marathi and English, educated and counselled children on “Career Motivation and Awareness”. The session was telecasted in 120 Municipal Secondary schools covering Hindi, Marathi, English and Urdu mediums all across Mumbai. Commenting on this milestone in the history of MCGM, Ms. Sadaf Hussain, CEO, Aishabai & Haji Abdul Latif Charitable Trust, said, “As an NGO, we continuously look at innovation, in order to attract more students and give them the exposure they deserve. It is our dream to eradicate illiteracy in India, thereby contributing to the progress of our country.”

Somaiya engineering students launch the ATV

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Q.4 Lisez attentivement le moreceau suivant et répondez aux questions posées à la fin. [5 ] Cher Sameer, Salut! Comment ca va? Moi, très bien! J’ espère que tout av bien Iàbas. J’écris cette letter pour te dire comment magnifique est Paris! ll y a beaucoup de lieux touristiques comme la tour Eiffel, la Louvre, l’Arc de Triomphe, l’Obélique. Le jardin, de Tuileries, la Notre-Dame, les Champs-Elysées, Etc. Les Français sont très beauz et chamants. Les hommes sont roustes et raffines, mais les femmes sont jolie et svelte. Les gens sont patriotiques et ils ne parlent que le français. Je vais decrier tout quand je reviens à Mumbai. Mes amities àtes parents. A bientôt, Affectueusement, Rishabh Questions: 1) Qui ecrit la letter et à qui? 2) Nonnez deux leux touristiques du morceau. 3) Decrvaz les Français.

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he students of K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering unveiled their latest upgraded All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Red Shift Car, RSR-14, capable of travelling on any kind of terrain (Military areas, Mountainous areas, Agricultural fields etc.) The Red Shift Car, a single seater, fourwheeler drive that runs on petrol using a 305cc engine (10bhp engine) would also participate in a national level

intercollegiate design competition - BAJA Racing Competition organised by the Society of Automotive Engineers at Indore from February 20 to 23. This latest version boasts of better power transmission, allwheels-locking brakes system, infinitely adjustable Pneumatic Shock absorbers. Glass fibre for bodyworks ensures better looks and durability of composites.

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Negotiation holds the key to almost everything today. Wars can be stopped and crises can be solved all because of people taking the initiative to negotiate. Professor (Dr.) Sanjiv Marwah writes about how you can make negotiation your career.

egotiation is not pleading. It is a dialogue projected to produce a harmony for the right reasons. It is a dialogue that has come up with conflicting interests — yours and the other person’s. In a thriving negotiation, everyone wins: you, and the person or the organization with whom you are negotiating. And if you want to study how to win and allow the other person to win at the same time, you should study

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Director, Growth Centre, is a Post Graduate in Business Administration and has specialised in HR, and also holds a Post Graduation Diploma in Career Counselling

WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BMS

My daughter is in the XI (Commerce). She is keen on doing BMS after XII. Could you please tell me about the course and colleges? —Priyanka Sen BMS is a three-year undergraduate course offered by the University of Mumbai for students keen on studying management concepts at the under-graduate level. The course syllabus cover presentations, management games, industry visits so that they learn the practical application of theoretical knowledge. The admission is open to students from all streams and is based on the marks obtained in class XII. For the list of colleges offering BMS log on to www.mu.ac.in

I am in FY B. Pharmacy. I want to do dermatology and it requires an under-graduate degree of four years. As Pharmacy is also a four-year degree, am I eligible? Can I give an entrance exam for MD? —Shweta Rane

To become a Dermatologist you need to complete your MBBS, post which you need to take the specialisation. Think and take the next step of action.

I am a 28-year-old Commerce graduate with more than five years of experience in the Banking Sector. Now I am confused whether to go for full time/regular MBA degree or a three-year part time time degree or a 12month executive MBA from abroad. Which option shall be most suitable considering my background? Please guide. —Deepansh Puri It would be your personal choice. Consider your rise in the organisation, time you have in hand, finances, family support, scores in the entrance exam, health and other commitments. Since the two-year full time course and the three-year part-time course are recognised by the regulatory bodies you can choose any one of the two for a long-term benefit.

I have done graduation in the Arts stream and also have a one-year diploma in Computers. I am working in a government office as a computer operator. Is there any course in distance learning in the computer field for a good future? —Tribhuwan Pandey Since you are a Graduate, opting for a post-graduate course is the next best step for you. You can opt for certification programmes offered by Microsoft/CISCO and so on from any of the private computer institutes. The choice of the course would depend on your interest area of work i.e. hardware/software. Also the field of computers is very volatile and to sustain you need to continuously upgrade yourself. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 Typical career options include: Arbitrator; Mediator; Business consultant; Human resources representative Eligibility: There are no specific academContinued from pg 13 « ic requirements that exist for Negotiation and Conflict Management, but nearly all negotiation. Whether in far-reaching employers want at least a college degree international diplomacy or the instant in a related field. To enroll in a conflict response to a local crisis, increasing sucmanagement master's degree program, cessful alternatives to violence requires students must be graduates from a recogfirm control of the practice of negotiation. nized university. Students must present Negotiation and resolution with official copies and GRE or GMAT test regards to conflicts are professions that scores for assessment. More recognizable are becoming more and more popular. advisors should consider the Diploma in Experiencing the complex nature of conProfessional Consulting which will flicts in various areas, a growing interest increase your knowledge, skills and has been observed and many private and behavior to function as a negotiation public parties are hiring experts to deterconsultant. mine conflicts with clients. Annually, a Conflict management courses educate ten per cent boost has been found in students to hold all types of business, ecowork related to conflict solution both in nomic and functional conflicts within the public and private sector. establishments. Students learn to direct Scope: The newness and growth in the ABOUT THE negotiations between people, leaders and field of conflict resolution make it both third parties. In addition to finding negotiAUTHOR: stimulating and challenging as a career. ation and settlement techniques, students The lack of conventional career paths also discover advanced business and ecomeans great flexibility, but it also places Prof. (Dr.) Sanjiv nomic conceptions in order to efficiently substantial duty on the shoulders of stuMarwah apply conflict management outlines. The author is the Director dents looking to take ownership of the This profession is meant for people of ERA Business School career development process. The most who want to select it from a purposeful (EBS). He can be reached demanding positions are offered by govdiscipline, or for those who need to at director@ebsmail.in ernment agencies and international develop skills and information required organizations like the United Nations, where conflict resolution and negotiation ment is also one area where they need to function in the territory of negotiation are crucial parts of the substructure. Jobs experts in negotiation and resolution. and conflict management. in the United Nations are more sought, Political parties and big businesses have Remuneration: Due to the steep size of particularly when you have a graduate or people on their boards to discuss a third- this industry, openings from a fresher to a postgraduate degree in the field. party intervention. Educational institu- middle level and senior management Administrative jobs can also be equally tions also hire experts for negotiating and both for front line and secondary teams competed for, but are more time-con- resolving scholarly and organizational are easily available. Since the jobs are at various levels, the wages are sufficient to suming. Besides, many advising centers issues. With a Management degree in conflict openings in diverse sectors. as well as non-profit organizations offer Salary structure would depend on facgood perspectives to people who are and negation, students can seek a number of positions with businesses that uti- tors like your skill, talent, and work expeexperts in their area. Skills: Business leaders who realize the lize human resources, negotiations and rience in this field and of course the hold positive aspects of conflict, can leverage employee relations to achieve long and on the things. An individual working for the power of conflict resolution skills to short term business objectives. Students an MNC can get between Rs. 12 lakh and construct better teams, gain productivity can also become business experts for Rs.15 lakh per annum, while one working and develop better communication non-profit establishments, corporations with the United Nations can earn between Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 9 lakh per among employees. Proven negotiation and private businesses. The conflict management professional annum. A professional negotiation and skills can set you separately from the opposition and lead to a variety of career may work directly with human resources conflict management professional can or management people, making business earn anything between Rs. 15 lakh and routes across industries. Better communication, negotiation, communication an important task. Rs. 20 lakh per annum.

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crisis-solving, systematic and engagement resolution skills are essential. The negotiator must have the ability to uphold confidence, exercise sound decision and judgment, work co-operatively with others and promote valuable working relationships with clients, agencies and the general public. In accession to a high level of competency, successful mediators are sensitive and able to help meet their clients’ needs. Neutrality, honesty, creativity and tolerance are also crucial for this particular profession. Job prospect: Insurance agencies and brokerages are the foremost sectors for jobs in negotiation and resolution because they require people to find solutions in case of contravenes with the client and come up with a win-win proposal for both parties. The local govern-

I am interested in studying medicine in Singapore I am interested in pursuing my MBBS degree from Singapore and would like you to provide me an overview on the application process for the reputed colleges offering this degree. —Shreya There are two reputed schools in Singapore that offer the MBBS degree. One is the National University of Singapore (NUS) – Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - Lee Kong Chian (LKC) School of Medicine. The applications to the LKC Medicine should be submitted via the NTU application portal. Make sure the application is submitted online between December and April. The earlier you submit your application, the earlier you know about the status of your application. LKC has an entrance test called BMAT. BMAT is a BioMedical Admissions Test that is administered by the Cambridge Assessment. The selection interview is held in April and post that the offer is made anytime between April to June. They also have a health screening as per their enrolments. NUS on the other hand requires good

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is a Partner at OnCourse and a Harvard graduate, and is also a Psychology major with a minor in Economics

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grades in high school for subjects like Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. The admission to medicine will be based on the University score and the Faculty score. The University Score is computed by the Office of Admissions which comprises of 50 per cent of the total admissions score. The Faculty Score on the other hand is computed by the School of Medicine which is the remaining 50 per cent of the admissions score. Focused Skills Assessment(FSA), Situational Judgement Test(SJT) and portfolio review. 50 per cent of total admissions score.

My son is currently in Junior College pursuing his Arts (FYJC). Going forward he

wants to pursue his Bachelor’s in Film and Media. What are the admission requirements for the good colleges in Mumbai and Pune? —Aditi In Mumbai, the most reputed institute offering a Bachelor’s degree course in Film and Media is Whistling Woods International located in Goregoan. Their selection criteria comprises of evaluating 10th and 12th grades and interviews. Through the interview the admissions would gauge the student’s interest in the subject. They also evaluate 10th and 12th grades. However the grades are not the sole criteria for evaluation. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication – Symbiosis International University in Pune also offers a Bachelor of Media Studies course for 3 years. Symbiosis has a Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for their first round of entrances. They also have a Group Exercise and a Personal Interview. FLAME School of Performing Arts is another reputed institution in Pune that evaluates the students 10+2 grades and their ability and willingness to learn.

Delhi’s promise

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n uprising has taken the supposedly democratic administrative set-up in this country by storm – the Aam Aadmi Party rebellion, led by a successful IIT graduate, who has sacrificed all his educational prowess to turn into the man who holds the key to the fortunes of the national capital. I might not be very well-versed with how the statistics stand, but here’s my take, the opinion of a 17-yearold Indian, on how I feel things might or rather, will change. There’s promise in Kejriwal’s voice, but those old skeletons with ‘Gandhi caps’ and white kurtas representing numerous parties from all across India are degree-holders in promise-making. What is it that sets Kejriwal apart? There’s belief written all over the Aam Aadmi Party’s campaign, but isn’t that also the motto of nearly 35 medium-scale parties that exist in all these powerful states of the Indian subcontinent? What is it that sets the Aam Aadmi Party apart? My answer to this would be simple. The courage to not accept

things the way they are. Ever since we were in the fourth grade in school, we’ve heard the adage ‘Be the change you want to see’, but most of us behaved like we didn’t give a damn about what was being done and what was being said. We’re all citizens of the same country, all wanting to live ‘happily ever after’ but there’s this one bunch from among us, who have given up glorious careers overseas and handsome salaried jobs in India and dedicated all their might towards the AAP. At this moment, their reign in Delhi could be compared to Virat Kohli’s stay at the crease during a second-inning run chase. The crowds expect everything. An early woe that of irregular water supply was dealt with effectively. Delhi, a city where the crime rate is higher than Rohit Sharma’s strike rate abroad, suddenly witnesses the first rape case under their beloved and newly appointed government led by Kejriwal. A lot more of the same had happened during Sheila Dixit’s term but like it was back then, the mobs lashed out at everyone including the government and suddenly Kejriwal is under tremen-

dous pressure. Although the AAP is to be blamed for this outrageous act against a Danish national getting molested in the national capital, their response is certainly different and much more aggressive than the previous administrators. That mention of the term ‘aggression’ shall rid you of confusion on the comparison between Kejriwal and Kohli. Being hit is another thing but getting back up and delivering is what makes you a hero. While both do it against different opponents and at different magnitudes, the fact remains that they’re both down but not out. Another characteristic that stands out about AAP’s approach is that none of them have ‘Gandhi’ or ‘Yadav’ or ‘Singh’ following their first names. The son of a political supremo often feels that he holds the administrative reigns and owns the country as soon as he is born but in case of AAP, individuals who might have travelled alongside the Delhi crowd or halted at the same signal on a busy road on a Bajaj scooter are now the ones who have taken up the mantle of leading this metropolitan and thus have received overwhelming support from the ‘janta’. Transparency will prevail if not immediately but eventually. Promises made during his beautiful speech at his swearing-in ceremony might seem really unrealistic but I would say the same about the daunting total of 320 in 36 overs against Sri Lanka where Virat Kohli exploded onto the scene with a thumping 133*. The conditions seem really tough, the remaining competitors in the battlefield are dreading this challenge, most others have given up, quite a few aren’t bothered about the situation India is in, but there are these two dynamites from Delhi who possess the potential to pull India out of all its troubles every time the chips are down - Kejriwal and Kohli!

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FOOD REVIEW Claudelle Monis

Fun ‘Meating’ place I

MBISS, the Meating joint, in Bandra is a fun and inexpensive place for meat lovers to indulge in food from across the world. Serving primarily European and continental food, IMBISS is every meat lover's delight. The Grilled Bratwurst, Pork Schnitzel and Duck sausage with slaw and mustard are good meals that fill you up adequately with-

out making you feel stuffed. However, the Buffalo Wings and Baby Back Spare Ribs take the cake and are a must try. The ambience is unfortunately not much to speak of, since the place is a little too cramped for real comfort. However, the fact that the food is pocket-friendly makes this place a definite on the must-visit list.

Nautanki Saala!

Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Pooja Salvi

f you’re a fan of Ayushmann Khurrana and enjoy movies from the Sippy movie stable then you might want to rent a DVD of Nautanki Saala! Directed by Rohan

MOVIE REVIEW Gayatri Sahasrabuddhe

Sippy, this one’s for all the Khurrana fans! A romantic comedy it also stars Kunaal Roy Kapur, who really saves the show and is extremely funny throughout the movie. This flick has some great

music including a Punjabi number sung by Khurrana himself. The leading lady ‘Pooja Salvi’ is quite a disappointment and your left wondering why she was cast in this movie in the first place! Watch it for eye-candy Khurrana and funny man Kapur and ofcourse the music.

Governor inaugurates Vaze College’s Pearl Jubilee event V

aze College, popularly known as Kelkar College, is celebrating 30 years of existence this year. The college is known to promote sports and culture along with academic careers. On the occasion, a two-day long event was organized by the college. The Chief Guest, K.Sankaranarayan, Governor and University Chancellor, inaugurated the science exhibition and also launched a book written by Dr. MR. Kurup, Secretary, Kelkar Trust. Others present at the event were the college trustee Jyoti Bhadakamkar, Principal Prof. Dr. B.B. Sharma, Secretary Dr. M.R.Kurup and Prof. Pabrekar. “There is a need for education empowerment in the country. Today, the situation of the Indian education system is critical. I believe that it is not as essential to

earn money, as it is to spread education to each part of the country. There is a need of skilled and welltrained teachers because a lack of it may create hurdles in the country’s growth,” said Sankaranarayan. “The college was established in 1984 by Lt. Shri. Bhausaheb Kelkar and is an important education hub for students in Thane and the

« HAPPENING SHAPPENING Eastern suburbs. The students of this college are now working in different sectors and making us feel proud,” said Jyoti Bhadakamkar, Trustee, Kelkar College. “On the occasion of the Pearl Jubilee, the college has organized a lecture series by eminent speakers for the students,” said Dr. B.B. Sharma, Principal, Kelkar College.

At the event, Prof. R.K.Shevgaonkar, Director, IITDelhi gave a lecture on ‘Technology in Higher Education’. The second lecture on the second day of the event was by Dr. Narendra Jadhav, Economist and a Member of the Planning Commission. He spoke about ‘Youth Power and the Indian economy’. He said, “There is tremendous potential in the current generation. Today, the average age of the youth in our country is 24, which will be 29 by 2020. If proper direction and guidance is given to these youngsters, the Indian economy could become the world’s second largest. From 1951 till 1986, India’s economic growth rate was 3.5 per cent. Today, it is close to 5.5 per cent. In the future, I believe it will surely grow more.”

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Conference 2014. These awards are presented every year and are judged by a group of experienced project practitioners having an expertise in project management domain. The 2014 award nominations open from February 2014. The last date for submitting applications is April 7. For registering visit: http://pmi.org.in/apps/awards2014/index.asp

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Grooming Babies Global is hosting the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever exclusive dad-child festival for preschoolers. The event is called Under the Peepal Tree and is scheduled for February 15 and 16 at Maharashtra Nature Park, Dharavi. Aimed to expose children to Indian culture and uplift the traditional value of family time and bonding, the event will house workshops, performances and interactive sessions on areas related to nature, Indian culture, tradition and heritage. Drum Circle, Children Street Play, Human Puppeteers,

Play of traditional instruments like Ektara, Duff and Bansuri, Folklores, Indian Music, Eco Gardening, Bicycle Trail, Cooking with Dad, Yoga, Nature Craft, Cultural Corner, Reading Zone and a Film Workshop will be part of the two day celebration. Mommies are welcome to relax and rejuvenate at the special Mommy Corner, while dad and baby are having fun. Where: Maharashtra Nature Park, Bandra-Sion Road, Dharavi. When: February 15 and 16 from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Registration Fees: Rs.150 Per Person Bookings: Register online at www.mycity4kids/utpt or Call 30770223 or visit any centers of Podar Jumbo Kids.

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have always dreamed of being a part of the advertising and media industry. It was a no brainer when I chose this line of work and therefore I did my post graduation in Advertising and Public Relations (PGDAPR). The course laid the foundation for me in my career as a PR executive. I understood the basics of how the industry worked and what my expectations were. It prepared me for long working hours. I knew that the job ahead would <<Shahnawaz not be an easy one and would require total Khan commitment. I was ready to put in my best to make a success of this career. The media Industry is a fascinating one. The interaction with clients, the events held to promote a product or an initiative for a social cause, socializing with the press and celebrities excites me. The glamor mixed with hard work make the job very interesting. As you can expect, my training days were not easy. I had to work for between 14 and 16 hours a day. Weekends were not counted as I had to be ready to attend an event or meet a client to prepare the next course of action. I handled some big clients during my initial period and I understood the pressure that accompanied the perks of being a PR agent. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with well known brands. As I am now employed as an Assistant Account Executive, my basic job is to know the ins and outs of clients and understanding their working culture. This makes my job much easier and more interesting. Once you know the client, you need to tap journalists, keep a track of their work, what articles they write, if their articles are authored or a trend feature. After understanding the working style of the journalist, I start introducing my clients to the media. Apart from the money to do the course and get a diploma, I had to invest a lot of time and patience in my career. Sometimes, journalists were not easy to locate or convince as the story would not be very appealing to them. Attending events on a day-off does require commitment to the job. Understanding and composure was needed because sometimes you do get demanding clients and it is not easy to convince them of the project and the

strategies involved. When you are a fresher, you should not think about the salary you are drawing. The best earning is to earn the confidence of the client, your boss and most importantly journalists from various departments. A good rapport with a journo makes it easier for the PR agent to climb the stairs of success. However, the approximate salary is between Rs.12, 000 and Rs.15,000. A person becomes a professional the moment they join the industry and months of hard work and persistence and commitment to the job makes the individual recognized from the word go and there are no two ways about it. Smart work plays an important role in the career of an established PR professional, as hardworking adds the cherry on the cake. Apart from being smart and hard work, the portfolio of the agency also matters. The salary can then go to about Rs. 50,000. A small scale PR business person can earn a profit of between Rs. 3,00,000 and Rs. 5,00,000 per month. The media industry is full of glamour, events and social gatherings. The most basic advantage however, is meeting high profile clients and being a part of their brand campaign. However, in this glamorous environment it is important not to lose focus of your goals in your career. Socialising is only a small part of the work; the major player is your hard work and commitment. Planning and maintaining the brand identity may not be easy. It is the role of the PR person to develop proper brand identity when competition exists in the market. The image of the product, service and organization is of prime importance. I am enjoying my job profile and my colleagues are very helpful and co-operative. I would like to see myself at the top of the chain in a few years from now. It will take hard work and persistence and I am ready to prove it, especially since my company is very encouraging and appreciative. For those who want to get into this profession, I would say, make time to stay on top of current events. Read a newspaper, listen to the radio, watch the news on television. Whatever approach you choose, it will make you more interesting and it will make you better at your job. Consider it an investment. Above all you must be ready to work hard.

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FTI is to film making, like IIT is to technology After being nominated twice for the prestigious Oscar award, writer, actor, director and producer Ajita Suchitra Veera is quite excited about the recognition she has received as a filmmaker. In an exclusive interview with Vijay Shanker, Ajita reveals her aspirations, her transition from genetics to films and the significance of education, entertainment and information through the medium of cinema What has been your formal education? I was born in Hyderabad, hence my schooling and college was in Hyderabad itself; later I enrolled myself for a Masters degree in Genetics. How did you get into film making? While I was studying for my Masters degree in Genetics, I suddenly realised that my passion lies in cinema, so I left Genetics half way and enrolled myself for a course in direction at the famous Film and Television Institute in Pune. Any particular reason for selecting FTI? Well I believe that FTI is to film-making, what IIT is to technology, as they are most prestigious. There are other schools for films, like the Satyajit Ray Film Institute in Kolkata which is quite reputed but FTI holds supreme and it is not easy to get an admission and I feel am privileged. Do you feel that film making is in your genes? I feel you are right, as from childhood I have been exposed to world cinema, my family and my maternal grandfather used to watch classics like ‘Achut Kanya’, ‘Kismet’, ‘Bandhini’. So cinema got into my fascination but I never thought seriously about it.

Have you thought of combining genetics with cinema? Yes that is an interesting thought process and I must work on it. What has been your course structure at FTI? In the course of direction, all the subjects related to film making are taught, like cinematography, editing, sound and the significance of light too. I would say cinema is scientific and it is not easy to capture moving images. It is a complex art form of technique, imagination and sensibility. Tell us about your student assignments? The first short film that I made while I was a student was ‘Notes On Her’. The basic idea was adapted from the short story written by the famous writer Mhasweta Devi known as ‘Draupadi’. A journalist is asked to identify a rebel who is dead, it was experimental and quite interesting and was nominated for the Oscar in the students category, I was quite excited but never really understood the significance of the Oscars in my student days. How important is the script for you? The script is important but it has to touch my heart, the subject has to be

interesting, otherwise I won’t be interested in making a film on it. Science fiction, adventure, social issues, metaphysics, nature, human beings and the various levels of the mind pertaining to the conscious and the subconscious are the fields of my interest. Tell us about your feature film ‘Ballad of Rustom’ which has been nominated for the Oscars? It is a musical and a thought-provoking film of a government servant, Rustom, who is a ordinary man with extraordinary ideas, his journey and his encounter with a female painter forms the crux of the story. It will be released shortly and am happy with the wonderful response I have received so far. It is shot in cinemas-

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cope 35mm. What do you feel about cinema as a means for education, entertainment or information? Every aspect is important. If cinema can cleverly combine all the three aspects like education, entertainment and information, it will be wonderful but that novelty is rare. For me a film should be interesting and if one can learn something from it, it is fine. For me film making is a social process where I feel am committed to the society, if I can bring about a change in the system or the society for a better and holistic life style, then I feel that my service to the society has been taken care of. Veteran actor Sunil Dutt has once remarked that films fail as they have no soul in it, I truly agree to it.

Which role of yours is of prime importance, actor, writer, director or producer? Every role is significant, but the role of the director and writer is of prime important. As director I am the captain of the ship and I have a larger canvas as I have to control and direct all aspects of film making which is quite challenging. As an actor my duty is to enact the part well and nothing more than that. Your advice to students and young film makers? It is important to study every aspect of film making, being a complex and mass communication medium, you need a lot of patience and it is important to observe world classics and initially it is always fine to start working as an assistant with any top director.

All India Camel Colour Contest’s national winners K

Producer of Oscar winning ‘No Man’s Land’ discusses filmmaking at Whistling Woods

s part of their weekly Film Forum discussions, Whistling Woods International invited Marc Baschet – Producer of the Academy Award winning ‘No Man’s Land’ and international distributor and co-producer of ‘The Lunchbox’, for a master class. The French director and producer interacted with the students and shared his first-hand experience while filming in India. He spoke about his journey in filmmaking which started with him as a cinematographer. He also explained how it is a miscon-

ception that the producer is like a censor for the director and added that both must work in harmony to ensure a movie’s success. Baschet spoke about how he worked for the distribution and production of the Oscar-nominated movie ‘Lunchbox’, as well as his experience of showcasing the movie befire the Oscar jury. He also stressed on how it is important to believe in one’s work as people may take time to acknowledge your effort.

okuyo Camlin Ltd. (earlier Camlin Ltd.), a stationery and art material manufacturer of the country, has recently announced the National level winners of the All India Camel Colour Contest. The contest began in August 2013 and garnered overwhelming response amongst the schools- students fraternity. There were a total of 41,10626 participants from 4,631 schools from across the country. Winners were adjudged across five categories Group A (PrePrimary), Group B (Class 1 and 2), Group C (Class 3 and 4), Group D (Class 5, 6 and 7) and Group E (Class 8, 9, 10). There were five first prize winners winners across each category Mayank Gupta from Delhi Public School , Kolkatta Aryan Pawar from Sharadashram Vidya Mandir English ,Mumbai Zaman Merchant from Jasudben M.L School, Mumbai Manyuvraj Singh Sandhu from D.A.V Public School, Punjab

S.Vaishnavi from Jai Gopal Garodiya School , Chennai AICCC has a tradition that the Jury select a best entry out of all the first prize winners at the National level. A couple of years ago, on the request of the jury, the award was doubled and now they have two best entry winners, one out of junior (groups A, B & C) and one out of senior (group D & E). Besides the first five Prize winners there were second, third and appreciation prize winners across the five categories. Kokuyo Camlin for the first time used the social media platform to create a new category of Awards

called the Popular Choice Awards. What it did was - showcase the 107 National award winning paintings on its website. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter were used to conduct an audience poll. Of these 107 paintings – five were given the Popular Choice Awards. It has created a history by establishing the Guinness World Records for the largest activity in 2011 with a participation of 4.85 million participants from 6600+ schools. The participation in the All India Camel Colour Contest has touched the magical figure of five million in 2012.

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Viha Shah

A.V.M School, Mumbai

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WINNERS OF THE POPULAR CHOICE AWARDS

Group A Pre Primary Group B Class I &Ii

Group C (Class Iii & Iv)

Group D (Class V, Vi & Vii)

Mayank Gupta Delhi Public School, Kolkatta Anugya Thakur Zydus School ( Godhavi), Ahmedabad

Prajakta Borle Chembur Karnataka High School, Mumbai

Group E (Class Viii, Ix & X) Sanjal Maru

Shri Satya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore

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Safari Kid, founded in the Silicon Valley, offers one of the best preschool and after school programs for children. Providing customised, personalised and international curriculum to suit every child’s learning style, Safari Kid takes our preconceptions of preschool and turns them on their heads, with classes based on ability, rather than age. With over 8 years of experience and 21 centers across the world, Safari Kid throws open its doors in Bandra on 1st July 2013. Safari Kid’s first centre in Mumbai provides a large classroom size with Library and Motor skill development area, Pediatrician, Child Psychologist and Nutritionist on their panel along with a chock-full of all the facilities you’d usually expect, plus a play area for little ones to burn off any excess energy before hitting the classroom. There are five groups - Turbo Toddlers, which caters to tots from 18 months to two years and is the only age-specific class; then Levels One to Four, where the curriculum is tailored to fit each student so that everyone gets to learn at their own pace. Class sizes stand at no more than 16 , and there is an 1:8 teacher-tostudent ratio to ensure that everything runs smoothly and everyone gets the attention they need. Kids ‘graduate’ from each level based entirely on ability and hitting appropriate developmental goals, which is assessed quarterly. The Safari Kids team have found that by following this programme, kids typically tend to be one or two levels above their current grade, and they are very much keen to engender a life-long learning approach, whereby kids actually enjoy their classes and will be racing you to get to preschool rather than trudging there reluctantly! Address:Baitul Karim, Boran Road, Opp. Reliance Trends, Off Hill Road, Bandra (w), Mumbai - 400 050.

NAHAR GROUP LAUNCHES NAHAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Nahar Group, has launched its maiden global educational institution – Nahar International School – inside its township Nahar Amrit Shakti at Chandivali in Andheri East. The school has been set up with an objective to offer world-class education facilities for the children of the residents of the township and also the neighbouring areas. The school will accommodate 24 students per class between playgroup level and class VI and provide personalised attention. The school is affiliated to Cambridge Board and will follow (CIE) curriculum, an international body. The emphasis will be on experiential and collaborative learning. Admissions have begun for the new academic year, which commences in June, 2014. Through the use of modern teaching methods, state-of-the-art facilities and top class faculty, the school aims to create an environment that promotes creativity, education and individual excellence through self-discovery. The school believes that ‘Each and every child is a star’ with infinite potential. Its efforts will therefore be to accurately access this potential, identify each child’s strengths and help them to be the best they can be. The Nahar International School with a modern global outlook will simultaneously aim to inculcate Indian values and ethics among students that would enable them to face the world better, he added. Teachers at Nahar International School will employ a variety of teaching strategies in the classroom and would be trained to listen to the voice of the learner and bring out the best in each child. They will also actively engage them in interactions. The teaching will be more practically oriented rather than plain theory. This process helps to develop independent learners as they start to model themselves along the teacher’s approach. Nahar’s educators will challenge the learners’ thinking and support them to learn and finally accomplish tasks independently. Its teaching methods will facilitate students to become independent and collaborative critical thinkers. Periodic workshops will also be held for parents to better integrate into the child’s learning process.

MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 By Dr. Rashika Vijan

entistry offers a very promising option for one’s career. With changing food habits, lifestyle and increasing urbanisation, dentists are in demand today. Not many, however, realize that dentistry can be both an artistic as well as scientific profession. As people’s income increases, they are increasingly interested in improving their smiles to boost their looks, personality and self-confidence. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes into play. Cosmetic Dentistry deals not with dental health per se, but with the appearance of teeth. The discipline involves procedures like whitening, reshaping or straightening teeth, installing crowns and dental bridges, and putting protective veneers over teeth. Who can be a Cosmetic Dentist? The basic qualification that one needs to pursue a career in cosmetic dentistry is a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery). This is a five-year course that includes a mandatory internship of one year. It focuses on all aspects of den-

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tistry and enables the student to become a qualified dentist. For granting admissions to BDS, government colleges rely on the all-India entrance examination conducted by the CBSE every year. There are some state-level exams also, that are conducted by different states. Most private institutes, however, have their own entrance exams.

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Government Dental College, Mumbai Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai For specific specializations and distance learning, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) based in Delhi offers PG certificates in endodontics (study and treatment of the dental pulp) and oral implantology (treatment of patients requiring dental implant prosthetics).

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After successfully acquiring the BDS degree, one can opt for hands-on experience by working with a government or private hospital, or an experienced neighbourhood dentist. Another option is to pursue higher studies. Many BDS graduates enrol themselves in MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) or choose to pursue different specialisations of cosmetic dentistry, such as orthodontics. Some of the best institutes that offer great programs in dentistry include:

is therefore immense.

Latest Trends Just like many other professions, dentistry too has its own share of latest trends. Some of the quirky ones include adding diamonds or other gems to the teeth by way of studs. These are very popular in the age group of 18 to 30. Teeth tattoos have also become quite the fad in recent years.

Conclusion O annot go wrong with cosmetic dentistry as a career. To excel in this profession, however, continued education is extremely important. And like in other service industries, the customers (in Earning Potential What kind of money one can earn is, of this case, the patients) come first in course, a major consideration in choos- dentistry too. Understanding their ing a career. On that count, cosmetic den- problems and reducing their fear is of tistry doesn’t disappoint since it is prime importance for a cosmetic denextremely lucrative. As an intern, the tist. The presence of a mentor in one’s compensation is not much, but as one career of cosmetic dentistry can provide gains experience and begins to work as a a major boost, its benefits lasting practitioner, the salary can range any- throughout the practice. Dentistry is where from between Rs. 50,000 and Rs, forever changing. A good understanding 2,00,000 per month. For a private practice of medicine as well as patient history will ensure professional success for a , the sky is the limit. budding dentist. Career Growth In recent years, cosmetic dentistry has shown immense growth, driven by the ABOUT THE AUTHOR increasing need of people to get their The author is a Cosmetic & Aesthetic teeth fixed. In India, dental procedures Dentist with a postgraduate degree in cost significantly less than abroad. Aesthetics from the University of New York, Customers range from teenagers to senBuffallo. She runs the Dr. Rashika Vijan ior citizens, all of them wanting perfect Dental Studio in Bandra, Mumbai. white teeth. The scope for growth in the career and practice of a cosmetic dentist

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The eternal moon walker MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Aastha Toprani, H.R. College

So it’s Valentine’s Day this Friday, and we asked youngsters whether Valentine’s Day has lost its charm and value and whether they celebrate it every year. We also asked them to define what the day means to them and how they plan to celebrate it this year! For me, Valentine’s Day is a day where people generally show unconditional love to the ones they care about. Commercialism and consumerism surrounding the holiday should be blamed for the loss of its charm. People in a relationship are pressured to spend money in the spirit of the day. In the end, everyone has his or her own way to celebrate this special occasion, whether it involves spending money or not. The most important thing is that people express their love for one another. I would be spending the day hanging out with friends. —Tulika Bhattacharya TYBMM, Ramnarain Ruia College How do I plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Well, I will attend my lectures then go home and sleep, something I’ve been doing for years. Valentines day has gained a lot of importance in recent years, thanks to the red roses and pillows hanging in gift shops and couples running to buy the best one. But in my opinion there is no such day that exists between couples. If you really love someone you wouldn’t need any such day to celebrate it. —Bansari Nagda, TYBMM, Ramnarain Ruia College

Valentine’s Day, according to me has not just lost its charm, but the whole meaning attached to it. People do not know the history or the significance latched to it, boiling down to being a mere teddy bear-giving and cards gifting day. If the heart breeds love, we don’t need to give it a materialistic edge. Spend yourself on that person, not money. When you celebrate Love, you celebrate every other emotion that comes with it. This valentine’s day, I might just pen down a poem, for my mum. —Apoorva S. Nanjangud TYBMM, Ramnarain Ruia College

adoration, unthinkable live performances, and an intangible radiance that can never be fully described. Sure, we all know that the world will never be the same without MJ, and yes, one could argue that his presence made us all feel a little better about the current state of pop stardom. But more importantly, MJ will forever be the last real, honest-togoodness pop star this world will ever see. No one will ever be able to match his greatness, because his greatness will never be capable of full explanation and we will

never stop loving him. Not only because he told us, with Quincy Jones, Lionel Ritchie and a host of other superstars, that ‘We are the World’, but also because, as he told us on ‘Dangerous’, he wanted us to help him ‘Heal the World’. And he wanted us to do it as one. MJ’s death not only marked the end of an era, it marked the end of pop music as we knew it. Rest in peace, Michael Jackson. You knew pain, you knew the love of millions. Without you, we’ll have to start healing all over again, together.

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he one man who truly moon walked over our hearts; whose voice was a treat to the ears; who the world can never forget; the legend, the star, the king of pop – Michael Jackson. No young singer ever sang, or has ever sung to this day, the way MJ did and it would therefore not be an exaggeration to say that he was the most advanced popular singer of his age in the history of recorded music. His untrained tenor was uncanny. By all rights, he shouldn’t have had as much vocal authority as he did at such a young age. But he was brilliant in all ways. His dance moves were impeccable and MJ was undoubtedly one of the most inspirational stars in the past few decades who mattered to the world and whose tracks like ‘Thriller’ and ‘Beat It’ still make people go gaga. Born in the small town of Indiana with four brothers and two sisters, MJ was a mentally fragile, abused AfricanAmerican child who spent his former years in a soon-to-decay Midwestern factory town with the civil rights movement bubbling around him. Yet, he became a part of the first ‘supergroup’ of the 1970s – The Jackson 5 – along with his brothers, after which he enjoyed years of stardom and popularity. His death on June 25, came as a shock to the world. We lost so much more than a legend. We lost the man who gave us a glimpse into how the world of pop music should be: unimaginable record sales,

<< Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai celebrated its annual cultural event ‘Maayboli – Marathi Day’ at St. George’s Hospital Compound, P. D’mello Road in style recently. The day started with traditional rituals and was followed by the main event which was based on the theme, ‘Maitri Jiwanche’. Send your photos to: Education, ADC, Janmabhoomi Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Ph. 022 40768999 education@afternoondc.in Kindly avoid sending objectionable photos. Your photos should reach us before Monday. Write in to us at education@afternoondc.in

Parliament rocked again, both Houses adjourned

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ew Delhi: Turmoil in Parliament over Telangana and other issues took a toll on the proceedings for the fifth consecutive day yesterday, resulting in transaction of no substantial business in both Houses. While Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day at noon after one adjournment soon after it met for the day, Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day a little after 2 pm when it met after three adjournments in the pre-lunch sitting. The ruckus in both Houses, however, did not deter the Chair to allow introduction of four bills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three in Rajya Sabha and one in Lok Sabha â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as members of several parties trooped into the Well raising slogans on their demands. As soon as Lok Sabha met for the

day, it was adjourned till noon within minutes, after members condoled the death of people in different accidents in Odisha and West Bengal. When it reassembled at noon, over 40 members from different parties, walked into the Well raising various issues, including Telangana and plight of Tamil fishermen. Amid continuing pandemonium, Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the House till Wednesday after laying of papers and introduction of a bill seeking to acquire certain areas in Mumbai for the Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial. In the din, the Speaker allowed Congress member Thokchom Meinya to raise the issue of attacks against Northeastern people in different parts of the country, including Delhi. He claimed that "racial

profiling" of these citizens was being carried out and wanted urgent action to check the menace. Pandemonium prevailed in Rajya Sabha too, with the House witnessing unruly scenes, leading to three adjournments in the pre-lunch session. The House was adjourned for the day minutes after 2 pm by Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien as members entered the Well raising slogans in support of their issues. Amid the din the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 and the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2014, were introduced. The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill, 2013 was introduced at 2 pm.

Kejri orders probe into gas pricing, targets Moily, RIL N

ew Delhi: Opening a whole new front, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today ordered filing of an FIR against Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily, former minister Murli Deora and RIL chief Mukesh Ambani for alleged collusion in the hike in prices of natural gas from KG basin. Asking the Centre to put on hold the decision to hike price of gas, to be implemented from April 1, he told a press conference that the Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) of his Government has been asked to file a criminal case under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Kejriwal, whose government survives on Congress support, has been needling the party by launching probes into alleged corruption in Commonwealth Games projects and other issues. But this is the first decision in which he has sought to target ministers at the Centre and a high-profile corporate. Alleging collusion between ministers, officials and RIL, Kejriwal said the details in the complaint were "shocking" and were an assault on the country's economic sovereignty amounting to anti-national activity. Quoting from the complaint, the Chief Minister said the impact of

the hike in gas price would cost the country a minimum of Rs 54,500 crore every year and allow RIL to make a future windfall profit of Rs 1.2 lakh crore. Attacking Kejriwal as "ignorant", Moily said he did not know how government functions. He said fixing of price of petroleum products is done as per expert advice. "I think I should sympathise with his ignorance. He should know how the government functions, how these things are done...I took special interest to ensure that the CNG and PNG prices are reduced. You should know that," he said.

Telangana row: Cong shuts door on 6 MPs N

ew Delhi: Cracking the whip, Congress yesterday expelled six Lok Sabha MPs from Seemandhra who had given a notice of no-confidence motion against Government opposing bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Faced with dissent in Andhra Pradesh, the party intended to send a strong message to those opposing creation of separate state with this decision but a dozen odd party MPs still maintained that they will vote against the Telangana bill when it comes to Parliament. "Congress president Sonia Gandhi has approved the decision of the disciplinary committee of the AICC to expel the six MPs from Andhra Pradesh with immediate effect," said AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi in a press release. The MPs expelled by Congress president Sonia Gandhi are Sabbam Hari, G.V. Harsha Kumar, V. Arun Kumar, L. Rajagopal, R. Sam-

Sonia Gandhi basiva Rao and A. Sai Pratap. "I am going to immolate myself in the Well of Lok Sabha if any attempt is made to introduce the Telangana bill," Lok Sabha MP Sabbam Hari told PTI. The Anakapalli MP claimed that two of his colleagues in Lok Sabha will also join him to immolate themselves. He, however, did not disclose their names.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi meets civil services aspirants who arrived at AICC headquarters to thank him for government's decision to allow two more attempts and two more years for appearing in the CSE, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido N

Marshals and securitymen stop PDP MLAs who were trying to disrupt the proceedings in the J&K assembly in Jammu on Tuesday.

ew Delhi: Delhi Police yesterday told a court here that they have slapped the charge of murder against the four persons, one of whom was arrested on Tuesday morning, in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth. The police informed Metropolitan Magistrate Pawan Kumar that they booked accused Farman, Sunder, Pawan and Sunny Uppal under section 302 (murder) of IPC after the postmortem report revealed that Nido Tania died due to injuries to his head and face caused by a blunt object. Thereafter, the police moved an application for their fresh custody and quizzed them for some time after the court's permission. The accused were once again produced before the magistrate, who remanded the four to judicial

custody till February 25, after the police did not seek their custodial interrogation. Sunny was arrested on Tuesday morning while Farman, Sunder and Pawan were arrested on February 4 and produced before the court which had remanded them to judicial custody. Initially, the police had arrested the accused under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST)(Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The accused were arrested after relatives of Nido, a BA first year student in a private university, alleged he had an altercation with the shopkeepers at Lajpat Nagar here on January 29 after they made fun of his hairstyle, following which they allegedly thrashed him. He was brought dead in AIIMS the next day.

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On account of shift in area for non-agricultural purposes, the agricultural/cultivable land across the country has marginally declined from 182.44 mn hectares in 2007-08, to 182.03 mn hectares in 2010-11.

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar

BUSINESS BRIEFS Tax Arrears Worth Rs 6.44 Lakh Cr Due As On Dec 31

Markets Await Direction

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Wednesday (February 12, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Tuesday (February 11, 2014) a net 9.25 points (0.15%) and closed at the 6062 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 6072 points level. It then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 6053 points level at 9.35 a.m. The index then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 6081 points level at 11.14 a.m. It then declined and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a narrow range of 29 points. Sentiment was mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 25 were gainers, 24 were losers and 1 remained unchanged. Buying was seen in IT, auto, technology, consumer durables, metal and banking stocks, while selling was seen in power, realty, oil & gas, healthcare, FMCG and capital goods stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 1.69%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 661 were gainers, 772 were losers and 77 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI rose and crossed above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).

oscillators discussed here are indicating a neutral market with a neutral bias. Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level. The next support is at the 5877 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6372 points level. The next resistance is at the 6424 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6066 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6050. Support (2) = 6037. Resistance (1) = 6079. Resistance (2) = 9095.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indecisiveness amongst investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market.However, the index is above its 5 and 200 days moving average and both the averages are rising. This is positive. But the index is still below its 15 and 25 days moving averages and both the averages are declining. This is negative. The velocity parameters continue to remain neutrally trended. As such these are mixed signals. Investors are advised to adopt a wait and watch policy, until a clear signal emerges.

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ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are flat. No signal here. The ADX is rising while the Market Index is flat. No signal here. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6047) Positive. Is below its 15-day average (at 6115) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 6171) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 5979) Positive.

Tax arrears worth Rs 6.44 lakh were due from various sources as on December 31, 2013, Parliament was informed today. Of these, Rs 2.15 lakh were due towards corporate tax, Rs 2.95 lakh from income tax, Rs 55,548 from central excise, Rs 17,439 from customs and Rs 61,037 from service tax. "There are a number of proposals to write off tax arrears for various reasons," Minister of State for Finance J D Seelam said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

Efforts On To Address Concern In Tax Treaty With Mauritius

Government yesterday said efforts are being made to find mutually acceptable solution to address India's concerns while revising the tax treaty with Mauritius. Government has proposed to review the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) to incorporate amendments to the pact for prevention of treaty abuse and to strengthen the mechanism for exchange of information on tax matters between the two countries.

Industry Cheers Lower Trade Gap

India Inc yesterday said the shrinking trade gap will help contain current account deficit and stabilise the currency, while it expressed concern over export growth losing momentum in January. "It is good to see that trade deficit has contracted... 48 per cent reduction in trade deficit in January implies 28 per cent decline in our cumulative merchandise trade gap for the first 11 months of this fiscal. This will significantly help in containing CAD within sustainable level near 2.5 per cent of GDP," Ficci President Sidharth Birla said.

Vodafone Conciliation Talks Fail, Tax Dept To Collect Dues

In a major jolt to talks with UK-based Vodafone, the government has decided to withdraw its conciliation proposal to sort out the Rs 20,000 crore tax dispute with the telecom giant and move ahead with the collection of dues. The Ministry of Finance has floated a Cabinet note seeking to withdraw the conciliation process with Vodafone International Holdings BV, sources said.

Sebi Files For Prosecution Of 553 Cos On Illegal Biz Charges

Capital market watchdog Sebi has filed for prosecution of 553 firms for running unauthorized collective investment schemes and action has also been initiated against many other entities, including Rose Valley and Alchemist groups. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has filed for prosecution of 553 companies during 2000-2012, Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena informed the Rajya Sabha yesterday. In a written reply, he said action has been taken against them for "non-compliance of Sebi order for carrying out unauthorized/unregistered collective investment schemes".

Fund Raising Via Debt Placement Drops 14% In January

Fund raising by Indian firms through private placement of debt securities fell to Rs 20,782 cr in January, down 14% month-on-month. The funds were raised primarily for business expansion and meeting capital requirements. According to the latest data from capital market regulator Sebi, firms had garnered Rs 24,277 cr through private placement of bonds in December 2013 as against Rs 20,782 cr that was raked in January 2014. In terms of issues, 145 companies raised funds in January, compared to 143 in the preceding month.

IT Sector Exports May Grow 13-15 % In FY15: Nasscom

Software industry body Nasscom expects IT sector exports to grow by 13 to 15% in FY15 as against 13% in the current financial year. ”We believe the export revenue will grow by 13 to 15% to reach USD 97 to 99 billion in FY15," Nasscom Chairman Krishnakumar Natarajan said .Domestic revenue is likely to grow by 9 to 12 % in the next financial year, he said. The industry's total revenue is likely to touch USD 130 billion in FY15, Nasscom said.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on DLF

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and

CMP: Rs. 141 Target Rs. 250

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Gross NPAs Of Listed Banks Rise Alarmingly Auto Industry Slump Continues India exports rise 3.79% to USD 26.75 billion in January Aditya Birla Chemicals Q3 Net rises to Rs 16.35 cr Dr Reddy's Q3 Net rises 70.21% to Rs 618.42 cr Aditya Birla Nuvo's Q3 Net rises 11.57% to Rs 345 cr CBDT extends deadline for taxpayers to send ITR-V by post MCX-SX completes 1-yr in equity trade.

NPAs of 40 listed banks increased 36.9 % to Rs 2.22 lakh crore in September 2013 from Rs 1.62 lakh crore a year earlier

Sales of passenger vehicles, which include cars and utility vehicles, fell 9.3 % in January

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& Sind Bank's gross NPAs grew 109 % to Rs 2,240 crore as against Rs he gross non-performing as- 1,071 crore. sets (NPAs) of 40 listed banks To improve the health of the fiincreased 36.9 % to Rs 2.22 nancial sector, reduce NPAs, imlakh crore in September 2013 from prove asset quality of banks and Rs 1.62 lakh crore a year earlier, Par- prevent slippages, the Reserve Bank liament was informed, yesterday. of India has issued instructions The Gross NPAs at United Bank of which stipulate that each bank have India rose 160 % to Rs 6,286 crore a board-approved loan recovery from Rs 2,418 crore in September policy, he said. 2012, Finance Minister P ChiIn a separate reply, Minister of dambaram said in a written reply to State for Finance Namo Narain the Rajya Sabha. Meena said, "The government is Indian Bank recorded a 110 % committed to keep all the public jump in gross NPAs to Rs 3,765 crore sector banks adequately capitalised from Rs 1,789 crore, he said. Punjab so as to ensure that the credit re-

quirements of productive sectors of our economy are adequately met." The total amount of capital infused in public sector banks was Rs 62,234.24 crore between 2004-05 and 2013-14, Meena said, adding that no capital was infused in 200405.The infusion of capital in banks increases the government's stake in them, he said. The capital infused in banks not only helps them to increase lending, it also generates revenue for the government in the form of dividend, dividend distribution tax and corporate tax on profit earned by borrowers, he added.

Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports Fall Steeply By A Business Reporter

and restrictions on gold imports lowered non-oil imports by 22% yndia's Merchandise trade deficit o-y. In addition, a strong base effect fell slightly in January 2014 to contributed to the fall in imports. US$ 9.9 billion from US$ 10.1 bil- Oil imports fell by 10.1%, reversing lion in December. Compared to a the rise seen last month. Detailed year ago, however, trade deficit data for December shows that gold nearly halved as import compres- imports contracted by 38% y-o-y sion steepened (-18.1% y-o-y) from April-December 2013. while export growth edged up Export growth remained in the (+3.8% y-o-y). single digits for the third consecuIn January, imports contracted tive month in January, edging up to sharply as weak domestic demand 3.8% from 3.5% in the previous

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Corporates Setting Up Electoral Trusts By A Business Reporter

ith the Lok Sabha polls drawing near, the count of electoral trusts set up by companies to channelise their political funding is on the rise and at least 10 such entities have been registered, including those by Reliance, Tatas, Mahindras and Birlas. The trusts are being set up under a new framework that provides tax benefits for funds extended by corporates to political outfits. The norms require inclusion of the words 'Electoral Trust' in the names. Five of the 10 trusts were registered in the past one month. While the Tata conglomerate has set up the Progressive Electoral Trust, the Reliance group has established the People's Electoral Trust. The K K Birla group has registered the Samaj Electoral Trust Association, while Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta has set up the Janhit Electoral Trust. The Bharti group has formed the Satya Electoral Trust and the MP Birla group has incorporated the Paribartan Electoral Trust. Companies seem to be rushing to register the trusts as the Lok Sabha elections are likely to be held in the next two to three months. Going by government officials and executives at leading consultancy and legal firms, more business houses plan to register electoral trusts.

month. According to Crisil Research, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Export growth might have been capped by a continued fall in the value of petroleum exports in the month, as crude oil prices averaged at US$107.4 per barrel in January as compared to US$112.9 per barrel at the same time last year. In 2014-15, despite growth in export volumes, we expect petroleum exports in value terms to decline by 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3% y-o-y due to lower global petroleum prices.â&#x20AC;?

BSE Launches Institutional Trading Platform On BSE SME By Dominic Rebello

ar sales in India fell 7.6 % in January, the fourth straight month of decline, according to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in a market set to fall for the second straight year. Car sales fell to 160,289 vehicles Last month, the industry body said, as consumers kept a tight lid on spending, hurt by high interest rates and fuel costs in a slowing economy.Sales have fallen 5.2 % so far this fiscal year that ends in March. "There is no respite," said Sugato Sen, SIAM's Deputy Director General. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are having a huge hope from the government that in the vote-on-account Budget, there will be some support for the auto industry," he said Sales of passenger vehicles, which include cars and utility vehicles, fell 9.3 % in January. Utility vehicles were a bright spot in the auto market a year ago, but an increase in factory gate duties and rising prices of diesel, which is commonly used to power such vehicles, has hit their sales as

well. Sales of motorcycles rose 4 % last month to 922,323, while commercial vehicle sales were down 20.9 % at 49,987, SIAM said. Demand for trucks and buses has been hit hard as industrial production and economic activity slows. The volume decline in passenger and commercial vehicles, which started in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, may continue in the fiscal year that starts in April, India Ratings & Research, a unit of Fitch Group, said in a recent note. However, the volume growth rate may turn positive after September, it said. Demand for cars has fallen, particularly in urban areas, with the economy growing at its slowest pace in a decade. Still, consumers in rural areas, where incomes are being partly boosted by strong monsoon rains, are helping some companies such as Maruti Suzuki, the country's top carmaker, offset the slowing sales. While there are no signs of an immediate recovery, the auto industry is hoping that the government may cut factory gate duties when it presents the interim budget, Sen said.

Gold Smuggling Rises, Govt Not To Cut Duty By A Business Reporter

customs field formations indicate that there has been an increase in he Government has admitted gold smuggling during the past that there has been a rise in one year. The increase may be cases of gold smuggling due to in- partly attributable to the fluctuacrease in customs duty rate, but tion of the price of gold and cusruled out any immediate change in toms duty rate," he said. The the duty structure of the precious Minister further pointed out that metal. The enforcement agencies 514 people have been arrested so during the first nine months of far in the current financial year for 2013-14 have seized 1,074.41 kg of smuggling of gold as against 154 gold as against 326.23 kg seized persons during 2012-13. during the entire 2012-13 fiscal, On whether the government is Minister of State for Finance J D considering revoking the restricSeelam said in a written reply to tions on gold import, Seelam said: the Rajya Sabha, yesterday. "At present there is no such pro"The cases booked by DRI and posal under consideration."

ports, shape 40% of GDP and make available 60% of employment in SE yesterday launched the In- the country. This step is the need stitutional Trading Platform in of the hour for the benefit of these the BSE SME segment. The new SMEs. We wish BSE all the success platform will facilitate the start of the platform and promise our companies and SME to list without constant support for the initiaIPO. The launch of BSE SME ITP is tive,â&#x20AC;? said Vijay Kalantri, President, consequent to SEBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provision in All India Association of Industries. ICDR guidelines allowing SMEs to list on the exchange without bringing in Initial Public Offer (IPO). Rajeev Kumar Agarwal, Whole Time Member, SEBI inaugurated the platform. In addition to allowing SMEs and start-up companies to raise capital, the BSE SME ITP will provide easier entry and exit options for informed investors like angel investors, VCFs and PEs etc. Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new platform will help SMEs raise capital without going through the extensive IPO process and also enable easy exit options for angel investors and venture capitalists. BSE is happy to launch the new trading platform for Institutional investors in the BSE SME segment. BSE is a leader in the SME category with over 46 listed companies. Additional 15 companies are at vari

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

TWO BROTHERS

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Set not so long ago in a distant land, the film follows the adventures of twin tiger cubs— one shy and gentle, the other bold and fierce—who are born among the temple ruins of an exotic jungle. However, on a fateful day, the brothers are separated by fate. The bold brother is sold off to a circus, where homesickness and living in a cage rob him of his spirit. Meanwhile, the shy cub becomes the beloved companion of the governor’s lonely young son, until an accident forces the family to give him away to a man who resolves to break his gentle nature and turn him into a fighter for sport. When they are fully grown the brothers find themselves reunited—but as forced enemies, pitted against each other. Star M ovi es, 9 p.m.

SOAPS & SERIALS

NEW GIRL SEASON 3

Nick has an awkward run-in with his ex, Jessica tries to convince him he can still be friends with her. Coach uses Schmidt’s loft to impress a date, but Schmidt arrives home with a girl. Star Wor ld, 10.30 p.m .

BALIKA VADHU

In tonight’s episode we will see, Alok and Ira shattered to hear about Sanchi but she feels that she is being scolded for having access of alcohol. Sanchi is in tears, completely disoriented and clueless as to what’s happened with her. Further, everyone is shocked as the doctor comes with Sanchi’s blood report and tells that she was given the date rape drug. Colors, 8 p.m.

GUSTAKH DIL

Laajo’s father meets Barkha where she tells him the trust that they never accepted Lajoo as their daughter in law. She also tells him that Nikhil is in love with Ishana. Soon Barkha comes to know through Nikhil that it was Lajoo who had saves Ayesha from Sid. Will Barkha feel guilty about what she’s done and will she start accepting Lajoo in her home? Life Ok, 7.30 p.m.

FRONTLINE BATTLE MACHINES WITH MIKE BREWER

In FRONT LINE BATTLE MACHINES, presenter Mike Brewer heads to the frontline in Afghanistan to test hi-tech British and American weaponry and equipment being used in the fight against the Taliban. Follow Mike as with the full co-operation of the UK Ministry of Defense, he gains unrestricted access to Camp Bastion and Kandahar Air Base, revealing the latest combat vehicles and equipment, such as the SA80 Rifle, the Apache attack helicopter and Mastiff armored six-wheeled truck. Di scover y Science, 10 p.m.

PLANET DINOSAUR

Transporting viewers to locations across the globe and back in time through hundreds of millions of years, Planet Dinosaur uses unique hi-tech graphics to bring to life the most awesome and amazing creatures that ever lived. All were discovered in the last 10 years or so and entailed a rewriting of the prehistory books. Palaeontologists now know that dinosaurs spread to every part of the globe, and evolved in ways so monstrous, hor-

BLOODSPORT

New Girls, Star World, 10.30 p.m.

rific and bizarre they make T Rex look very tame indeed. Unlike any dinosaur show before it, this is a completely immersive visual experience studded with curious facts and jaw-dropping action as well as charismatic monsters. Presenting a brand-new global perspective on the prehistoric era, the series re-creates the creatures, their habitats and how they lived, from analysing their bones to watching them fight to the death. Discover y, 9 p.m.

ONCE UPON A TIME

Pan leads Henry to a secret cave, where he has convinced the boy that he alone can save magic and Neverland itself. But a showdown between good and evil is about to go down. Star World, 10 p.m.

MAHABHARAT

Draupadi comes back to Panchaal palace and as she looks at the wedding mandap, all recent memories come back in flashes to haunt her. Ved vyas tells the Pandav brothers to make sacrifices on their part too as Draupadi has herself taken a big decision, also the people of Hastinapur & on a large the whole Aryavarta need a rule of Righteousness. Yudhishtir decides that they will come out of their hiding and all of them will marry Draupadi. Pandavs arrive at Panchaal where Drupad is all set to attack them, Krishna stops him and reveals they are actually the mighty Pandavs dressed in brahmin’s clothes. Drupad shocked. Star Plus, 8.30 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can’t because they need him. Two army officers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. H BO, 9 p.m.

HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM

Indian-based traditional family of Pundit Darbar (Vikram Gokhale) gets a visit from Sameer Rafilini (Salman Khan), from Italy, who has come as a pupil to learn music and singing. Darbar and his family accept him. Sameer meets Nandini, Darbar’s daughter, and both fall in love. But Darbar wants Nandini to wed Vanraj, and has Sameer swear that he will leave India, and not marry Nandini, as his guru-dakshina, to which Sameer agrees. Nandini is heart-broken, but does reluctantly marry Vanraj. When Vanraj finds out that Nandini is in love with Sameer, he takes her to Italy, so that both can be together again. Fi lmy, 9 p.m.

HUMSE BADKAR KAUN

Radha lives a poor lifestyle with her husband, Mohan, and four sons, Chandan, Raju, Bablu, and Pappu. Although Mohan comes from a rich family, his dad had disapproved of his marriage, and since that day he has not met with him. Now his dad is very ill and the entire family go to visit him, and are welcomed with open arms. Before he passes away, he shows Mohan the family’s treasure, which consists of gold and jewelery, hidden under a temple, which can only be opened by four different keys. Mohan asks his children to keep one key. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

THE VOW

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

Bloodsport, HBO, 9 p.m.

off contact with her family. She also runs into her ex and wonders why they broke up. Leo tries to win her back by courting her again. Pix, 9 p.m.

HACHIKO

In Bedridge, Professor Parker Wilson finds an abandoned dog at the train station and takes it home with the intention of returning the animal to its owner. He finds that the dog is an Akita and names it Hachiko. However, nobody claims the dog so his family decides to keep Hachi. Zee Studio, 8.35 p.m .

HOGI PYAR KI JEET

Surjit finds out that his sister is in love with Manjit Singh, the younger brother of Thakur Gajendra Singh. When his sister gets pregnant, Surjit goes to Thakur’s house in order to get Manjit to marry his sister. The Thakur humiliates him, making him, a vegetarian, eat dog-food, and beg on his knees. Surjit does so, and is told to go home and make wedding preparations. The next day, Thakur visits Surjit and kills him and his wife in broad daylight. Surjit’s last dying wish is that his two sons, Raju and Kishan, must get married to Thakur’s two daughters, Megha and Preeti, and they must have the Thakur come begging to their doorstep for this marriage alliance. Surjit’s sister agrees to this, and accordingly brings up the two children. Unfortunately, Raju decides to move away, leaving her alone to bring up Kishan. Years later, they are re-united when Raju returns home. CVO, 9 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon.. 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Saraswatichandra 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 5.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai…. 10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 6.00 7.00 8.00

8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 2.30 Doli Armaano Ki 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 5.00 Jodha Akbar 5.30 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 6.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se

6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 8.00

Mein Jljhi Niyati Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Firangi Bahu Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti… Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati Firangi Bahu Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee

SAB TV

Taarak FIR Taarak Mehta Ka… Baal Veer

The Blacklist Rake The Neighbors Revenge The Blacklist Rake Last Man Standing Dads The Goldbergs New Girl Once Upon A Time New Girl Person of Interest III

ZEE CAFÉ

Switched At Birth The Big Bhang Theory Crazy Hidden Camera Just for Laughs Switched At Birth The Big Bang Theory American Funniest Home The Middle Being Erica Switched At Birth Perception

BIG CBS LOVE

SONY TV

CID Crime Patrol Main Na Boolungi Ek Nayi Pehchaan Desh Ki Beti Nandini Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara 10.00 Maharana Pratap

DISCOVERY

Man Vs Wild Food Factory Last Man Standing Magic of Science How do they Do It? Wild India Swords Food Factory Planet Dinosaur Factory Made Last Man Standing World’s Strangest

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 Superhumans 3.00 How Tech Works 4.00 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 The Gadget Show

DDI (Main Channel)

News in Marathi Ruchira Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Mazi Maye Bhetilagi Jiva Beeting Retreat Krishi Darshan Amchi Mati Amchi Mansa News in Marathi Chitrahaar Swami The News Samachar Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Hum 9.30 Saraswatichandra

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M. 12.30 2.30 4.30 7.00 9.00 11.00 A.M 9.00 11.00

Balika Vadhu, Colors, 8 p.m.

9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

Pavitra Rishta. Qubool Hai Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

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

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

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

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 2.30 Firangi Bahu 3.00 Prem Geet: Film. Raj Babbar 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhanwar

8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Gustakh Dil, Life Ok, 7.30 p.m.

Taarak Mehta Ka Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

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

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life Wildest Africa Baby Planet AP Safari Killing For A Living Wildest Lating America Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life River Monsters

10.00 Poorva Suhani Ayee Re 10.30 Buniyaad 11.00 CRIMINAL: Film. Part II: Nagarjuna, Manisha Koirala, Johnny Lever

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.45 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30

Samachar News Sports News War and Peace Samachar. Beating Retreat Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar News

7.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 How Tech Works 10.00 Front Line Battle Machines With... 11.00 Massive Engines

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Modern Marvels Ancient Aliens American Daredevils Big History Axmen Kings of Restoration Baggage Battles America’s Book of Secrets Cosentino Pawn Stars American Daredevils Ancient Aliens

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

Brain Games Trapped in Kedarnath Megacities Stuntmen of Bollywood Brain Games Mega Factories Most Amazing Moments 9.00 Return of the Clouded Leopard 10.00 Air Crash Investigation 11.00 Wild Sex

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Switch Hit 2.30 Jai Ho 3.00 KFC T20 International 14 h/ls: 3rd T20 4.00 Hockey India League 14 4.30 Ashes Heroes 5.00 Jai Ho 6.00 Ashes Heroes 6.30 Hockey India League 14 highlights 7.00 Star Power 7.53 Hockey India League 14 10.30 Switch Hit 11.00 Star Power

STAR SPORTS4

Criminal, DDI, 11 p.m.

8.00 8.05 8.15 8.20 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

News Night Parliament News Samachar Sansad Samachar News Night. Charcha Mein Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 12.00 BPL Fillers 12.20 Sochi Winter Olympic Games 2014 Day 5 live P.M. 1.00 2.00 9.30 10.00

TEN CRICKET

Best of the Tests Aus Tour of SA 14 Great Centuries Aus Tour of SA 14 highlights

STARMOVIES

The Mummy Kung Fu Hustle Bruce Almighty Wreck-It Ralph Two Brothers Anaconda Two Brothers Wreck-It Ralph

HBO

P.M. 12.45 2.45 4.55 6.22 9.00

Get Smart The Four The Dictator National Treasure Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 11.20 Bloodsport A.M. 8,35 The Dictator 10.00 National Treasure P.M. 1.00 3.00 5.00 6.50 8.35 10.30 A.M. 10.30

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.45 6.15 6.30 7.00 7.25 7.37 8.00 8.15 8.30

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Britain’s Next Top Model 3.00 NCIS 4.00 Maximum Exposure 5.00 The X Factor 6.00 90210 7.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 7.30 Maximum Exposure 8.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 8.30 Rules of Engagement 9.00 90210 10.00 BNTM 11.00 NCIS P.M. 2.00 4.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

LISTING

10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol

P.M. 12.55 2.50 4.27 6.50 9.00 11.15 A.M. 8.55 10.55 P.M. 2.45 5.00 8.00 11.10 A.M. 9.05 P.M. 1.00 5.30 9.00 A.M. 7.00

ZEE STUDIO

Fright Night Casper Honey! Shrunk The Kids The Grudge 3 Hachiko The Hitcher The Devil’s Double

PIX

ZEE TALKIES

Mokla Shwaas: S Ponkshe Lau Ka Lath: Vijay Patkar Taani: Ketaki M Best of Makrand Anaspure

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 12.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 8.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00

Oggy’s Dairy Oggy and the Cockroaches The Regular Show Adventure Time Ben 10 Omniverse Ogggy and the Cockroaches Return of Ashoka Ben 10 Alien Force Johnny Tesst Tom and Jerry Show Tom and Jerry Kids Show Oggy’s Dairy

POGO

P.M. 1.00 Chhota Bheem Ki Badi Duniya 2.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon 5.00 My Friend Ganesha 2 7.30 Phir Aagaya Kaalia Special 9.00 Mr Bean 10.00 Takeshi’s Castle 11.00 MAD

Hijacked Piranha Drunken Master Agent Cody Banks The Vow 13 Ghosts IP Man Premium Rush

STAR GOLD

Deewar: Man of Power Zameen Gangaajal Vachanbandh Qahar

HACHIKO, Zee Studio, 8.35 p.m.

MAX

Dirty Picture The: Vidya Balan Jamai Raja: Anil Kapoor King No 1: Nagarjuna

Kaho Na Pyaar Hai: Hrithik Roshan 10.30 Ek Ladka Ek Ladki: Neelam Khan

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 12.00 Dashvtar: Kamal Hassan 3.00 Do Ankhen Barah Haath: Govinda 5.50 Anokha Janwar: Johney 8.30 Humse Bakdar Kaun: Mithun A.M. 11.40 Bichhoo: Bobby Deol

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Mein Hoon Shahzada: Sarath Kumar 5.30 Rivaaj: Sanjeev Kumar 9.00 Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet: Ajay Devgan A.M. 9.30 Kahani Ek Chor Ki: Jeetendra

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Apna Khoon: Ashok Kumar 3.00 Rangeela: Aamir Khan 6.00 Ab Tak Chappan: Nana Patekar 9.00 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Salman Khan A.M. 9.00 My Name is Anthony Gonslaves: Nikhil

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Shastra: Sunil Shetty 3.00 Kaam Ka Plot: Ranvir Sheroy 6.00 Jahan Jaayega Hamein Paaeyega: Govinda 9.00 Khosla Ka Ghosla: Anupam Kher A.M. 8.00 Jai Shakubari Maa: Raj Kiran

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P.M. 2.00 4.30 7.00 9.30

The Vow, Pix, 9 p.m.

A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 1.30 5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00

Thomas and Friends Kumbh Karan Mr Bean Chhota Bheem Marathon

DISNEY CHANNEL

Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Gravity Falls Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Vicky Aur Veetal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Phineas And Ferb Christmas and New Year Episode Doraemon DJ-JATNP Doraemon DJ Sofia The First Doraemon

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Iron Man Armored Adventures American Dragon Jake Long Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Hulk and the… Big Bad Beetleborgs Space Goofs Rekkit Rabbit Space Goofs American Dragon Jake Long Super Robot Kick Buttowski

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Fashion flash

and summer was in the air at the fashion preview SPRING at 2Divine – The Lifestyle Temple by Dimple Nahar. Mala Hemnani of Denim Story and Aarti Mahtani showcased their latest collection at the Walkeshwar store to guests like Nayantara Thacker, Farida and Feroza Cooper, Palomi Jain, Neha Dalamal, Neena Mahtani, Veenu Wadhani, Pooja Sippy, Pooja Khotwani, Ashish Shivdasani, Niranjan Halchandani, Anju Chawla and Kalpu Mulchandani among others.

Marcellus Baptista

CECILIA OLDNE & AMRITA PURI

Heady affair

people are PARTY still talking about the Sula Fest weekend

DELNA POONAWALLA & EVELYN SHARMA

Classic instinct

grace of the race came alive at THE the Hello! Classic with the swish set making a stylish statement in the special marquee supported by Forevemark. It was time for Ballantine’s whisky, Absolut vodka, Fratelli wines, Budweiser beer and more plus a brunch by Vicinia. Making their presence felt on this breezy afternoon was Kangana Ranaut who gave away the winning trophy, Evelyn Sharma, the Poonawallas, Madhoo Shah, Vikram Raizada, Tanaz Doshi and many more.

KANGANA RANAUT

with this seventh edition drawing a staggering 10,000 guests over two days. It turned out to be a merry mix of music, wine, food and fashion set in the pleasant environs of the Nashik winery’s open-air, Greek-style amphitheatre. Various music acts got the crowd in the groove and a fashion feast was on with international models and also the launch of the edgy jeans brand Noisy May from Vero Moda.

SARITA, AARTI MAHTANI & PARI

VRINDA RAI & DR. SHRILATA TRASI

Skin thing

skincare specialist VETERAN Shrilata Trasi was at it again – opening yet another door to her

SWARA BHASKAR, ISHA KOPPIKAR, MADHURI DIXIT, MANISH MALHOTRA, MALAIKA ARORA KHAN & EVELYN SHARMA

On the catwalk

into your heart were Madhuri Dixit, Preity Zinta, Malaika WALKING Arora Khan, Mandira Bedi, Lara Dutta, Isha Koppikar, Lucky Morani, Swara Bhaskar and Evelyn Sharma who were on the catwalk for CHETAN MEHTA & WAHEEDA REHMAN

Manish Malhotra’s show. There were there to support doctors of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre at the Save & Empower the Girl Child event at Taj Lands End, orchestrated by Cineyug Entertainment. And moving you was the dance act by the Shiamak Davar troupe.

URVASHI RAUTELA

patients. Seen at the launch of La Piel (name given by Pritish Nandy) were the likes of Gulzar, Arbaaz Khan, Sushmita Sen, Meghna Gulzar, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Sonali Kulkarni, Urvashi Rautela, Vrinda Rai, Reshma and Sulaiman Merchant, Shefali Nerurkar, Poonam Pandey, Jeetu and Shalini Thackeray, Alka and Surendra Hiranandani, Kanchan Adhikari and Debu Mukherjee.

GIGANTIKA CROSSWORD

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1. Follows(6) 6. Freedom from pain(4) 10. ’P’ in IPKF (5) 13. Attentive (5) 14. Use again (7) 15. Applicant’s summary (6) 16. Rules of conduct (4) 17. Stun gun (5) 18. Poseidon (7) 19. Toothpaste brand(7) 20. Slanted writing (6) 21. Consideration (4) 23. Respond (5) 25. Gratify (7) 28. Old English gold coin (4) 30. Regrets (4) 32. Original (9) 35. Business television channel (4) 37. Engulf (5) 38. Sicily’s capital (7) 40. Paris museum (6) 43. Portable computer (6) 44. Talking bird (4) 45. Anant or Uncle---- (3) 46. Regional talk (7) 49. Arena roofs(5) 52. Diverse (8)

CROSSWORD NO 178 Nita Jaggi

54. Night before(3) 55. Philistine deity(5) 57. Ribonucleic acid(3) 58. Chiding sound(3) 59. Calls up (5) 60. Boxer Laila--- (3) 61. Asset (8) 62. Blood fluid (5) 65. Chorus (7) 68. Macaw (3) 70. Islamic community (4) 72. Warning word (6) 73. Craniums (6) 75. Italian lover(7) 76. Crave(5) 79. Dutch town (4) 81. Instigator (9) 82. Roof edge(4) 83. “Vidi,” to Tweety (4) 86. Longest river in Australia(7) 87. French school (5) 92. Rajasthani city (4) 93. Wrestling hold (6) 94. European resort (7) 95. Rhine siren (7) 96. Heathen (5) 97. Food grain (4) 98. Pub (6) 99. Gibe (7) 100. Actress Rene (5) 101. Pet’s reward (5) 102. Relative (4) 103. Water source (6)

DOWN:

1. Primate of Indonesia (7) 2. Harshness (7) 3. Lettering aid (7) 4. Mythical being (8)

5. India or China (8) 6. And so on (8) 7. Raise (5) 8. Graduated table (5) 9. Take off(5) 10. Artist Max (5) 11. Confused (2,3) 12. Irregular (7) 22. Ship members(4) 24. Bert’s roomie (5) 26. Japanese wrestling (4) 27. Hindu deity (5) 29. Eagle’s nest (5) 31. Open carriage (4) 32. Islamic deity (5) 33. Soak (5) 34. Egyptian queen of the Gods (4) 35. Revolver (4)

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36. Nursery rhyme girl (6) 39. Hot-water tank (6) 41. Angry (5) 42. Jockey (5) 46. Guys (5) 47. Boring tool (5) 48. ----Flow (5) 50. Craze (5) 51. Hrithik’s wife (5) 53. Mideast land(6) 56. Salt in Hindi (5) 57. Adversary (5) 58. Autocrat (6) 63. Dangerous bacteria (5) 64. Pondered (5) 65. Peruse (4) 66. Foremost (5) 67. International Standard Serial

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Number (4) 69. Father of Hindu storm god(5) 71. Foal’s mother (4) 73. Hex (5) 74. Harp relative (4) 77. Short for Narendra Modi (4) 78. Danger signal (3,5) 79. Astonishment (8) 80. Trixter “One in - -------’(1,7)

81. Old theatre (7) 83. Kindles (7) 84. Widespread (3,4) 85. Word meaning (7) 88. Old fort timber (5) 89. ------& Young (5) 90. Tusk material (5) 91. Furniture wood (5) 92. Destiny (5)

Solution (GIGANTIKA No. 177)

ACROSS: 1.Hazard 6.Alec 10.Plant 13.Orris 14.Oldwife 15.Nibble 16.Seep

17.Creed 18.Ammonia 19.Sultana 20.Museum 21.Sure 23.Nobel 25.Entries 28.Star 30.Inca 32.Remainder 35.Scar 37.Ephah 38.Samadhi 40.Guitar 43.Number 44.Axle 45.Net 46.Strains 49.Throw 52.Rigorous 54.Eva 55.Evict 57.Paa 58.Six 59.Reiki 60.Are 61.All Spice 62.Tests 65.Transit 68.Sop 70.Oust 72.Muesli 73.Senses 75.Develop 76.Accra 79.So Be 81.Bluetooth 82.Felt 83.Slow 86.Ovation 87.Bonds 92.Eyes 93.Income 94.Android 95.Cowshed 96.Laugh 97.Info 98.Empire 99.Erratic 100.Peril 101.Spill 102.Thee 103.Yatata DOWN: 1.Hanuman 2.Ambient 3.Dreamer 4.Dogmatic 5.Frontier 6.Assassin 7.Copse 8.Adult 9.Milad 10.Pecan 11.Acerb 12.Toddler 22.Race 24.Owner 26.Jehu 27.Haste 29.Aadmi 31.Apex 32.Rages 33.Erato 34.Pant 35.Sins 36.Asmara 39.Bengal 41.Index 42.Attar 46.Sweat 47.Ruins 48.Brass 50.Rails 51.Whist 53.Unique 56.Tasse 57.Peeps 58.Seismo 63.Enlil 64.Bosch 65.Tide 66.Anvil 67.Ikon 69.Onion 71.Surf 73.Stead 74.Eats 77.Aery 78.Otoscope 79.Stalwart 80.Blithely 81.Bubbles 83.Snidely 84.Occiput 85.Theresa 88.Nguni 89.Sahel 90.Adorn 91.Ports 92.Edict.

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

COFFEEBREAK TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

MOON : Moon in Gemini till 12.43 p.m. /Sun in Aquarius TITHI : 13th Magh Shuklapaksha NAKSHATRA : Punarvasu RASHI : Mithun (Gemini) K.Ch. LUCKY COLOUR : Apple Green LUCKY NUMBER : 5

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: The employed will win the praise and support of their seniors for their good performance at work. Colleagues and associates will not be particularly co-operative. Beware of people, who are jealous of your success, though they will not succeed in their negative designs. Sports activities will bring you fresh laurels. Love life will see ups and downs. If you are a confirmed bachelor or spinster, you will now decide to settle down in matrimony. You have a happy life ahead. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be obedient, sweet natured, attractive, healthy and long-lived. Generally, fortunate, helpful, respectful and will not tolerate dishonesty from others. Will be creative, artistic and an interest in medicine. Happiness, fame and success in life are indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may be required to take some important decisions, which could mean re-organizing your work set-up. Your handling of the current crisis will earn you the respect and admiration of those who matter. A close associate or a colleague may try to get a little too familiar with you. There is a possible threat of being taken advantage of especially if you are with someone you do not know too well or know too much about.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You seem to benefit more through your social contacts and also through your good public relations that gets you better offers for work or business. But make sure to meet all your commitments on schedule lest you lose credibility. Someone whom you had helped earlier will now return your favor. A new friendship becomes all too important. This will certainly create problems within your family who may not approve.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Some of you will be invited to give a talk or address a large gathering. Focus is on education, training, sports and cultural activities. Several favorable opportunities for investment on a short-term basis will materialize. Make the most of the current good phase. Someone may need care and attention which you will give at cost of your own well being and health.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You seem to be in mood for introspection. Somewhere along the way to a successful career and business you feel a vacuum in your life. You could be right for in your burning ambition to achieve success you may have lost out on friends and social life. It’s never late to make amends. Meet friends and plan an outing. A change of scene will do wonders for your relationship.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You may have a few problems in putting your point across to a colleague or someone associated with you and your work. Be patient and amicable in your own interests. There is also a possibility of purchase of some household goods. Family atmosphere will be cordial. Love relationships are strengthened. The single will news about a marriage proposal through someone known. You do not have to compromise.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Job seekers will get exciting offers. Those in creative field or dealing with sales and marketing are bound to do well and earn recognition. Youngsters desirous of working in television media or airlines must meet the right people now to get some favorable response. You can get drawn into an alliance with a person difficult to forget. If you are prepared for the consequences then you can go ahead.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): The spontaneity you seek is missing from your life. You seem to lack interest in anything. You may find it difficult to concentrate on work. There is a tendency for you to read meanings into what people say to you. Stop being on the defensive and hypersensitive unnecessarily. There are problems in a relationship. Accept the changing situation and flow with the tide and you will find it a lot easier to get by.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): It is time to concentrate energies in consolidating your position in your job or business. There will be some self-appointed advisors offering suggestions primarily to join the bandwagon. You need to be firm when handling such elements. Misunderstanding could crop up in a close relationship or even with your mate. With a little effort you can save the day by being less stubborn and more accommodating than you have been of late.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You will be surprised at some unexpected gains that are likely to come your way. Bide your time for any new investment. A minor health problem could be irritating. Take time off to devote to a personal interest to relax. Besides you may not have called or spoken to someone who loves you and is waiting. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A deal is offered which seems bit shady. Refusal to compromise on your principles is the best option. Progress in career and business is assured hence there is no need to jeopardize your name and reputation. A message you get clears all doubts and paves the way for steady progress as planned. You are lucky in love. You can afford to be impulsive and do something totally out of character and not be judged.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Work is stable and secure. Something that you had implemented in the past will now begin to show results. However, do not ignore a health problem if it persists. Delays and setbacks are likely if you are not more careful. Family members may have some useful suggestions. Make the most of a good day for love. Lovers who were separated due to some problems are assured a happy reunion. PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your ability to face any situation is seen. Your work will go through smoothly that gives you time to have an important conference. It is also a good day for the small things that make you feel good. Your spirits soar when you suddenly receive news about a young relative. You will get happiness by spending time with a romantic companion. The single could get a marriage proposal worth considering.

COFFEEBREAK

QUICK CROSSWORD 4891 ACROSS: 1 Language of Andhra Pradesh (6) 7 Assist progress of; try to easy in accomplishment or execution (8) 8 Seed appendage (4) 10 Time during which a machine is operating (6) 11 Symbol of Jewish resistance (6) 14 America (3) 16 Sore (5) 17 French cleric (4) 19 Television, colloquially speaking (5) 21 Wraith (5) 22 Establish; set up (5) 23 Algebra or geometry, in short (4) 26 Checked out (5) 28 Greek goddess of night (3) 29 Superfluity (6) 30 Aid, help or support (6) 31 Absent without leave (4) 32 Physical power (8) 33 Meat pin (6)

DOWN: 1 Wound or shock (6) 2 Rise in revolt (6) 3 Congo river (4) 4 By ____ : in absence of any other constraint, in a way? (7) 5 A shrub with violet or purple flowers (5) 6 Franz ____ composed "The Merry Widow"? (5) 8 "Three men in __" (4) 9 Indian Medical Association, acronym? (3) 12 Cunning (3) 13 ___ in : was a seller of? (5) 15 Advertising lights (5) 18 A cleaning compound (5) 19 Wed successor (3) 20 Psychedelic drug (3) 21 Blessing or good fortune (7)

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SUDOKU 2077 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: T equals W

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

22 Price for services (3) 23 Royal city in Karnataka (6) 24 Botany angle? (4) 25 In this direction (6)

26 Perfume with incense (5) 27 Disdain (5) 28 Australian state, briefly (3) 30 Sounds of satisfaction (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Abash, 6 Psych, 9 Maximal, 10 Unsay, 11 Dated, 12 Shady, 13 Tactics, 15 Gem, 17 Amos, 18 Bemuse, 19 Sewer, 20 Pierce, 22 Aver, 24 Err, 25 Surface, 26 Totem, 27 Annul, 28 Fagot, 29 Tantrum, 30 Occur, 31 Needs. DOWN: 2 Bantam, 3 Smarts, 4 Hay, 5 Sighs, 6 Paddler, 7 Slay, 8 Crepes, 12 Scree, 13 Taupe, 14 Cower, 15 Guava, 16 Metre, 18 Begum, 19 Scholar, 21 Ironic, 22 Aflame, 23 Echoed, 25 Set to, 26 Tutu, 28 Fun.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1896 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

T D

Q B C I

Y M

I A D

N M F

I Z

N G Y K D

G D N O M

Q Y F C I X D Y M

I Z

Z P

X D

C I Y G G

N L I Y K Y I H

K Y X O N M I G H O D V Z C D

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought

Afternoon WORD MINE

V L

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: 07 average; 08 good; 10 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: glow, glower, GLOWERING, glowing, gown, grew, grow, growing, growl, growling, grown, lower, lowering, lowing, owing, owner, rowing, wiggle, wile, wine, wing, wino, wire, wore, worn, wren, wriggle, wring, wrong

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

FINALLY... IT’S INDIA AT SOCHI N SPORTS

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EW DELHI: Ousted from the Olympic movement due to tainted officials and government interference more than a year ago, India's exile came to an end after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomed the country back into the fold within days of fresh elections in the scamriddled IOA. "The IOC Executive Board (EB) reinstated the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of India, the Indian Olympic Association, during an adhoc meeting in Sochi today," the IOC said in a statement. "The EB took this decision following a report about the IOA’s General Assembly and elections for a new Board, which were successfully held on 9 February 2014 and observed by an IOC delegation headed by IOC member Robin Mitchell," it added. The IOC lifted the 14-month old ban after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) barred charge-framed officials from its fresh election in which World Squash Federation chief and younger brother of BCCI boss N Srinivasan, N Ramachandran, was elected as the president. The decision comes after the IOC's three observers for the elections left Indian shores "satisfied with the IOA elections promising to submit a "favourable report to the IOC President". "The IOC observers told the EB members that the elections were held in full respect of the recently passed NOC constitution, which complies with all IOC requirements, including the clause that no person convicted or charge-framed can run for a position within the organisation," the IOC stated. As a result of the IOC's decisions, the Indian athletes will now be able to compete under the national flag at international events. They had been competing as independent athletes ever since the IOA was slapped with a suspension for failing to comply with the Olympic Charter and its statutes,

Won’t have to walk under IOC flag again: Himanshu

Luger Shiva Keshavan, Alpine skier Himanshu Thakur and cross-country skier Nadeem Iqbal during the Sochi Olympics ceremony marching under the Olympic flag. With this decision India can now complete under the national flag. relating specifically to good governance. The most immediate effect of this would be seen at the ongoing Winter Olympics in Sochi, where the Indians would now be allowed to carry the tri-colour during the closing ceremony after parading through the opening ceremony under an IOC flag. "It is the first time in Olympic history that a suspension of an NOC has been lifted during an Olympic Games, and the decision will have an immediate impact. Indian athletes entered the Sochi Games under the Olympic flag during the Opening Ceremony on 7 February 2014, and have competed as Independent Olympic Participants," the IOC said.

"The EB decision means they can now compete for the National Olympic Committee of India and will walk behind their national flag at the Closing Ceremony on 23 February. To symbolically mark the lifting of the suspension and in recognition of the three Indian athletes competing in Sochi, the Indian flag will be raised in the Olympic Village," it added. At the elections held on Sunday, All India Tennis Association (AITA) chief Anil Khanna was elected Treasurer which marked the exit of corruptiontainted Abhay Singh Chautala and Lalit Bhanot from the IOA. Chautala and Bhanot had been adamantly trying to fight the elections despite the IOC's strong objections but the duo

14-month Oly exile helped India clean up its system: Jitendra

EW DELHI: Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said India's 14month exile from the Olympic movement has come as a blessing in disguise as the hiatus forced the country to clean up the system. "In the last one year or so the sportspersons, sports lovers have raised their concerns and their voices. The Government of India had raised its voice in Lausanne (in May last year) and at other forums for lifting the ban on India. What we have been able to achieve in the last one year or so of exile is that a major step has been taken to clean up sports," Jitendra said here. He congratulated both the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and International Olympic Council (IOC) for bringing India back into the Olympic movement. Jitendra applauded IOA's decision to amend its Constitution to bar chargeframed persons from contesting its elections held on last Sunday. "I am thankful that this historic step has been taken and charge-framed people would not be able to contest the elections. Along with that, I

would like to add that majority of the National Sports Federations, except archery and boxing, have adopted the sports code," he said. "The Government of India is committed to bring in transparency, good governance in the field of sports. I am very happy that our sportspersons will be able to contest under the Indian flag," he added. Highlighting the Government's role in bringing India back into the Olympic movement, the Sports

Minister said his ministry could play a more active role in cleaning up sports in future. "The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports had first raised with the IOC that the IOA constitution needed amendment and the people who are chargesheeted should not be allowed to contest elections," Jitendra said. "We have had various levels of discussions with all the stakeholders. Myself, along with with Secretary Sports had gone to Lausanne and finally,I am thankful that IOA had amended its constitution," said Jitendra. "We have played a hyper active role in bringing India back into the Olympic movement. I think Sports Ministry has a bigger role to play in future as far as transparency and good governance in sports is concerned," he said. Asked if the just-elected officebearers of IOA were the ones whose names have been recommended by the earlier tainted committee, Jitendra said, "I don't think just cosmetic changes have been made. "It's not a matter of giving names.

ultimately bowed under pressure when the world body threatened to permanently bar India from the Olympic movement. It all started 14 months ago when on December 4, 2012, the IOC suspended the IOA for adhering to the government's Sports Code and for allowing tainted persons to take part in the election process. In an act of defiance, IOA went ahead with the polls next day. The world body hit back by refusing to recognise Chautala and his team of office-bearers. The IOC later proposed a meeting with the IOA and government representatives but maintained that the Indian body must hold its elections solely under Olympic Charter to return to the Olympic fold.

NEW DELHI: Having endured a "strange" feeling while walking under the IOC flag in the opening ceremony of Sochi Winter Olympics, Himanshu Thakur is a relieved man now as he will be able to take part in the closing ceremony under the tri-colour after the world body today lifted the ban on the country. Shiva Kheshavan, Himanshu Thakur and Nadeem Iqbal took part in the opening ceremony on February 7 under the flag of International Olympic Committee as they entered the Games as Independent Olympic Participants. But now they will be able to walk under the tri-colour at the closing ceremony on February 23 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lifted the suspension on Indian Olympic Association following IOA's election on Sunday. Himanshu and Iqbal will also be able to compete as Indian athletes. Keshavan has completed his event on Sunday as he finished 37th in men's singles luge competition, but Himanshu and Iqbal are yet to begin their campaign. Cross Country skier Iqbal has his 15km Classic run event on February 14 while Alpine skier Himanshu's Giant Slalom event begins on February 19. "It was a strange feeling that we three had to walk under the IOC flag during the opening ceremony. It's my first Winter Olympics and I was feeling bad that I would compete under IOC banner. But now I am going to take part as an Indian athlete.

Olympic exile over, let’s prepare for Asiad, CWG: Malhotra N

EW DELHI: Former Indian Olympic Association President Vijay Kumar Malhotra hailed the IOC's decision to lift the ban on India, saying the country should now focus on preparing for the Commonwealth and Asian Games scheduled later this year. "I am happy that suspension is over and now Indian teams and players will take part in the International events under the national flag," Malhotra said in a statement. Malhotra said India has always supported the Olympic charter and "hopefully the Olympic movement will become stronger in the country". Malhotra said with the lifting of the suspension, the IOA should now prepare the teams for the Commonwealth and Asian Games. "Besides the sports administrators, it is also the duty and responsibility of the sportspersons to gear up for the coming events and put up a good show to bring laurel to the country," he said.

Malhotra appealed to all the National Sports Federations to give their unstinting support to the newly-elected IOA office-bearers. "It is a time for all of us to put up a united show for the betterment of Indian sports. People of the country are looking up to the IOA with lot of expectations and we should not let them down," he said.

30 Sandhya wins bronze at National Karate Championship

ISSF RATIFIES HEENA’S WORLD PISTOL MARK

SPORTS

MUMBAI: After winning the Maharashtra Karate Association Championship 2014 under the category of Kumite in the 68 Kg category, the model turned actor Sandhya Shetty won bronze medal for the state of Maharashtra at the National Championship. The Championship was held in New Delhi recently by The Karate Association of India. The participants were the winners from various state level competitions where the female and male competitors fight in various weight categories. By winning this championship, Sandhya not only won a medal for the state of Maharashtra but also got qualified to compete in the 35th National Games of India 2014. “Winning the national championship is always very thrilling and working more hard towards future target is what I focus on,” says Sandhya. The buzz is that the winners of this championship might be considered to represent India in the next Asian Games. “My fights are always very intense and I go with my best and learn from my mistakes. It’s a bronze this time but it’s gonna be gold next in line,” says a confident Sandhya.Sandhya is practicing karate since last nine years has won many state and national level championships and currently is a ‘black belt’ in Goju Ryu style. Incidentally, Sandhya won the silver medalist at the 34th National Games of India held at Ranchi representing the state of Maharashtra in 2011. “I am looking forward for the 35th National Games of India as my next target and just putting my best and working my strategies to achieve ‘Gold’ I dream of,” said Sandhya. In the past, she has won bronze medal in Karate National Championship held at Chennai in 2007, gold medal in second Mayor Cup Karate Championship in Mumbai in 2008, Gold medal at Maharashtra State Karate Championship and Gold medal at Akshay Kumar 1st Invitational Open National Championship in 2009 and Bronze at All India Karate-do Federation National Championship in 2010.

UMBAI: The world record set by Heena Sidhu-Pandit, who became the first Indian pistol shooter to bag an ISSF-World Cup Finals gold last November, has been ratified by the world shooting body. Heena shot a score of 384 in the preliminaries and a high tally of 203.8 in the final round in that event. The ISSF, which had made major changes in the rules to make the sport spectator-friendly, have considered them to be positive and should be continued with and consequently the scores by Heena, then considered provisional, have now been officially accepted as a record, said a media release issued by the Maharashtra Rifle Association on Tuesday. To add to this historic first by an Indian shooter, Heena has climbed a place in the world rankings and is now second on the list. The performance has also brought the shooter on the cover-page of

Beijing (2008) and London (2012), defending champion Arunova Zorana (Serbia), and Olene Kosteyvech (Ukraine), a gold and bronze medallist at the Athens (2004) and London (2012) Olympic Games. This trio finished behind Heena who, after a slightly hesitant start, went on to shoot 15 consecutive bulls eye. This enabled the Indian a win by 5.2 points, perhaps the biggest margin of victory at this level of competition. Having won a gold at the World Cup Finals, a year earlier than her intended plans, the shooter has changed her base to Pune from Patiala after getting married to another international shooter Ronak Pandit. Heena is now working with a the ISSF news magazine, yet an- team of three coaches led by husother first for Indian shooting. band Ronak and supported by Heena had shot her way to glory by Anatoly Piddubnyi (Ukraine), the defeating three top ranked shoot- erstwhile chief coach of the USSR ers in the world -- Guo Wenjun in the 1980s, and sports scientist (China), who had won two con- Dr Pierre Beauchamp form secutive Olympic gold medals in Canada.

Top honours for Kritika and Atharva By Ashok Dhamija

AVI MUMBAI: Top seed Kritika Chhabra and second seed Atharva Sharma both came from a set behind to clinch top honours in the girls and boys section respectively of the under-14 All India Ranking Championship Series Tennis Tournament at the Navi Mumbai Sports Association (NMSA), New Mumbai on Sunday. Mumbai based Kritika beat compatriot city mate Srishti Ray, seeded second in three sets after losing the first in tiebreak 6-7(2), 6-1, 6-2. On the other hand Pune based Atharva displayed grit and determination and proved to be master of come backs (winning his third match of the day in three sets despite losing the first) as he defeated Nasik based Abhishek Shukla who was seeded fourth 3-6, 7-6(2), 6-4. Earlier in the semi’s Atharva had defeated 16th seed Amish Berry in three sets, while south paw Ab-

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IN BRIEF Shardashram Vidyamandir, Fatima High School in next round

MUMBAI: All-round performance by Yash Joshi (4 wkts & 37 runs) helped Shardashram Vidyamandir (Eng.), Dadar beat Swami Vivekanand International, Borivali by three wickets in a league match of the Coca-Cola Cricket Cup 2013-14, Mumbai-Leg played at Cross Maidan on Tuesday. Swami Vivekanand Int. won the toss and elected to bat first. They struggled to score against attacking bowling by Yash Joshi and Anindya Dalvi, who took four and three wickets respectively and helped their team to restrict the opponents at 166 runs in 41.2 overs. While Chasing, Vignesh Pashte and Yash Joshi scored 39 and 37 respectively and achieved the target in 41 overs by losing seven wickets. In another league match, Little Flower School were bowled-out at a mere total of 123 runs in 31 overs while batting first.

Bombay Fort SC emerge winners of the ‘Goodwill Trophy’

MUMBAI: Bombay Fort SC defeated Karnatak Amateur SC 5-3 on the basis of a penalty shootout to win the 'Goodwill Trophy' of 18th Late Ramanath Payyade Memorial League 2013-2014. The final clash of the Goodwill Trophy was a closely fought encounter. Both teams were evenly matched and it turned out to be the perfect finale. Players played some fine football, but were not able to net even a single goal at the end of full time. As per the tourney rules, there was a penalty shootout between the two teams. It was a test of nerves for the strikers of the shootouts. Bombay Fort SC players maintained their cool and netted all their five attempts, whereas Karnatak Amateur SC missed two shots. The final score line thus read, 5-3 in the favor of Bombay Fort SC who were declared winners of the 'Goodwill Trophy.'

IIT, Powai blank Alfrenco 2-0 to earn full points Top seed Kritika Chhabra from Mumbai in action during the course of the final. Champion Atharva Sharma from Pune won his third match of the day in a row after being a set down. (L to R) Finalists Abhishek Shukla, Atharva Sharma, Kritika Chhabra and Srishti Ray pose with their trophies at NMSA. hishek had caused a major upset in the tournament as he shocked top seed and local favourite Gunjan Jadhav in three sets. The tournament which was organised by NMSA under the aegis of All India Tennis Association and Maharashtra State Lawn

Tennis Association witnessed participation from top 110 under 14 players (Boys – 74 and Girls 36) from across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Madhya Pradesh. Results: Semi Finals: Girls: 1-Kritika Chhabra bt 3-Neha Mokhasi 6-3,6-2; 2Srishti Ray bt 4-Sanjivani Patil 6-1,6-4.

MUMBAI: Producing a good performance IIT, Powai romped to a comfortable 2-0 win against Alfresco FC in a Third Division play-off match of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) league, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Tuesday evening. Dictating terms from the outset, the Powai outfit got their goals through Shobik Srivastava and Vinay Iyer, both scoring one apiece. Results - at St. Xavier’s ground, Parel – Div-III (play-off): Friends SC 1 (Vryish Bajaj) beat United Brothers 0; IIT, Powai 2 (Shobik Srivastava, Vinay Iyer) beat Alfresco FC 0.

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ANGALORE: Mired in controversies but lucrative nonetheless, the Indian Premier League will conduct its seventh players' auction here tomorrow with some of the biggest global and Indian stars going under the hammer alongside uncapped players for the first time. The justice Mudgal Committee report on corruption in the league might have come as a huge embarrassment for both the players and franchises but that is unlikely to affect the multi-million dollar auction in which 514 players -- 219 of them uncapped - are up for sale. The report, which has found BBCI President N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan to be involved in betting and passing team information, was presented to the Supreme Court yesterday, raising questions on CSK's continuance in the cashrich League. The court, however, has allowed the auctions to go ahead. Controversial England batsman Kevin Pietersen will be one of the first players to go under the hammer along with senior India discards Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh in the two-day auction here. But the biggest draw of IPL VII auction would be without doubt New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson, who has been slotted at No 83 in the 10th set which has the second array of international all-rounders. Among the 219 capped players, who have played some form of international cricket, 169 are Indians while 50 are overseas players. This will also be the first time

With retaining a number of players in the squad, defending champions Mumbai Indians [pic on top] just like Chennai Super Kings will have to spend the remaining money in their purse cautiously. in IPL's history that uncapped players will be auctioned. The cricketers have been divided into 53 sets with each lists ranging from eight to 10 players. The first list that consists of some of the biggest stars of Indian and international cricket named as Marquee 1 or M1. While Pietersen's international career may have come to an abrupt end, but the maverick England batsman will be in demand as he is set to be the fourth player to be auctioned on the first day at the ITC Gardenia. Along with Pietersen, the likes of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, David Warner, Ashes hero Mitchell

Johnson, Mahela Jayawardene, and the recently-retired Jacques Kallis will also go under the hammer at the first go. Murali Vijay is also present in M1 list where all players have a base price of Rs 2 crore save Warner (Rs 1.5 crore). The second list of marquee player or M2, as they are slotted, consists of New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, Australian ODI and T20 captain George Bailey, veteran speedster Zaheer Khan, South African batsman Faf Du Plessis, Australian batsman Michael Hussey and West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy to name a few. Like in the previous years, no Pakistan players feature in the IPL list while there are a huge 28

sets slotted for the uncapped Indian and overseas players. While young South African keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, who scored a hat-trick of ODI centuries is in the first list of capped wicketkeepers (WK 1) with a base price of Rs 1 crore, flavour of the season Anderson has been slotted in the second set of international all-rounder (AL 2) at No 83. The slotting of Anderson at 83 will mean that there will be a 'Bidding War' for the in-form burly Black Caps all-rounder as some of the teams with higher salary caps like Delhi Daredevils will have to face the might of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the franchises are supposed to be on even keel by then.

My endeavour is to look after Ishant dropped from Asia Cup, all three formats: Srinivasan WT20; Raina sacked from ODIs By Kushan Sarkar

EW DELHI: BCCI president N Srinivasan, who is set to take over as the new ICC chairman, said his prime focus during his tenure would be to make all the three formats of the game equally important. The International Cricket Council (ICC) board passed some key structural and financial reforms last Saturday, which formalized powerhouse India's role as the game's financial bedrock and paved the way for Srinivasan to chair the ICC Board from July. As per the resolution passed, a new Executive Committee will be formed to report to the board. The initial chair of this Executive Committee (ExCo) will be Wally Edwards from Cricket Australia while the chair of the Finance and Commercial Affairs Commit-

tee (F&CA) will continue to be Giles Clarke from the ECB. "For me, all three formats are equally important. The endeavour is to look after all three formats as it is necessary for the health and development of the game," Srinivasan told PTI during an interaction here. Some of the key elements of the resolution are the creation of Test Cricket Fund to protect the traditional format of the game, providing opportunities to associate members to play Test cricket, a new financial model for Full Members and enhanced support for the leading Associate Members. Srinivasan said that the member nations will stand to gain more out of the new arrangement. "I am very happy that new resolution will pave the way for bringing in stability in world cricket. The new resolution was necessary for better financial health of the cricketing nations. It will generate more income for member nations," he said.

for the ODI team but got the selectors' nod for the Twenty20 World Championships to be held from March 16 to April 6. Rookie pacer Ishwar Pandey, all-rounder Stuart Binny and fast bowler Varun Aaron retained their place in the ODI squad announced by BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel after a meeting of the selection committee here. Opener Gautam Gambhir and veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who were picked in the Rest of India for Irani Trophy, ANGALORE: Pacer Ishant were not named in the ODI Sharma was axed from both squad. the limited-overs teams, while Squads: ICC World T20: Mahendra struggling batsman Suresh Raina Singh Dhoni (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit was dropped from the ODI squad Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj for the Asia Cup but was retained Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, in the T20 side for the upcoming R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, MoWorld Championships in hammed Shami, Roger Binny, Amit Mishra, Mohit Sharma, Varun Aaron Bangladesh. Cheteshwar Pujara, regarded Asia Cup: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C), as a Test specialist, has also been Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat included in the squad for the Asia Kohli, Chetshwar Pujara, Ambati Cup also to be held in Rayudu, Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, R Bangladesh from February 25 to Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, March 8. All-rounder Yuvraj Mohammed Shami, Varun Aaron, Roger Singh continued to be ignored Binny, Amit Mishra, Ishwar Pandey.

IN BRIEF Australia calls up veterans for T20 World Cup

SYDNEY: Evergreen veterans Brad Hogg and Brad Hodge, with a combined age of 82, were called up to the Australian squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh next month. The sprightly Hogg, 43, has been in top form in the domestic Big Bash League with his wrist spin proving hard to handle, while Hodge, 39, has been prolific with the bat for the Melbourne Stars in the same competition. If he takes the field, Hogg is set to become the oldest player in the history of international T20 cricket as Australia look for their first trophy after four unsuccessful attempts. Another veteran, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, 36, is also included for the March 16-April 6 tournament in a 15-man squad skippered by George Bailey and featuring Test stars Mitchell Johnson, David Warner, and Shane Watson. THE SQUAD: George Bailey (capt), Dan Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Glenn Maxwell, James Muirhead, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Shane Watson, Cameron White.

ICC members to honour bilateral commitments until 2020

KARACHI: All the member nations of the International Cricket Council (ICC) have pledged to honour bilateral commitments with each other until 2020 despite the radical reforms approved at the executive board meeting in Singapore last weekend. A Pakistan Cricket Board official told PTI that though under the reforms pushed by India, Australia and England the future tours program would not be run by the ICC from 2015 onwards but member countries had pledged to honor bilateral series with each other until 2020. "That is the commitment made by each member but from 2015 onwards members can also negotiate new bilateral agreements with each other depending on their available window and also financial benefits to them," the official said. He said under the existing FTP Pakistan was due to tour England for three tests, five one-day internationals and two T20 matches after the 2015 World Cup. "The England and Wales cricket board has assured us that despite the new FTP arrangements they will honor their bilateral agreement with us," the PCB official said.

Karnataka in control in Irani Trophy match against ROI

BANGALORE: Karnataka inched closer to winning the Irani Trophy crown after Chidambaram Gautam's brilliant 122-run knock guided them to a mammoth 606 in their first innings against Rest of India on the third day. The total gave Karnataka a huge first innings lead of 405 runs before they reduced ROI to 114 for three in their second innings, leaving the visitors trailing by 291 runs with seven wickets in hand. Karnataka first skittled out the visitors for 201 in their first innings and then batted with responsibility to reach 606 all out with Gautam cracking a sparkling century. At stumps, Baba Aparajith and Dinesh Karthik were batting on 42 and nine runs respectively for Rest of India. Much was expected of Gautam Gambhir but he failed to impress the national selectors, who had descended here to pick the World T20 and Asia Cup ODI squads. The India discard edged one to Manish Pandey at second slip, who took a magnificent diving catch.

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