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FOR WHOM By Neel Shah

ar bigger than the stakes in the year 2009 general elections, the turnover in the forthcoming elections, scheduled in April, is expected to cross Rs.70,000 crore to Rs.80,000 crore in the illegal betting business or satta bazar of India. The same was around Rs.50,000 crore in the year 2009. The bulk of odds were announced on the evening of March 10 by top Indian bookies currently based at an undisclosed location in Dubai. These bookies strongly believe that BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)

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may get close to the magical figure of 272 seats as more alliance partners will come to the fold at a later stage. Their estimate suggests that the Congress would face resistance above 75 seats and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by it could end up with a dismal 100 to 105 seats. Apart from India, punters would place their bets from all over the world, especially from London, Pakistan, MiddleEast and US, asserted the bookies. Odds on BJP's victory on 200 seats are pegged at Rs.0.25 paise for every rupee bet.

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Differently-abled passenger had sat back in the bus after it entered the depot so that he could get to Sion Hospital for a check-up

By A Staff Reporter

differently-abled student who was on his way to Sion Hospital was allegedly assaulted and abused by a Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking driver on board a BEST bus on Tuesday. Johnson Durai, who works as junior Johnson Durai graphic designer with a private company needed to go to Sion Hospital for his routine medical check-up and got into BEST bus route no.173 to reach his destination. However, the bus concludes its

He didn’t get an election ticket from the Congress or NCP, but he is certainly going to get it from the MNS!

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SSC Algebra paper leaked? Forgery for 4G

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A ‘virtual’ classroom

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CITY OPINIONS

Will the allotment of separate funds to police stations help in better detection? Mansoor Darvesh Social activist Yes. This gives additional help to the local police stations while they are probing the case, and need to part with cash for information. Darshan Panchal MBA Student Yes. This would, to a certain extent, also stop policemen from the local police stations going to collect their covert haftas from roadside stalls. Shivshankar Dey Engineering Student Yes. Such funds would certainly help the police stations as the detection will get done with better results.

Shivraj Nevrekar Cinematographer No. This in fact could end up becoming a racket in which the police could pocket the money by showing the expense on paper. Amol Kale Hotel Owner May Be. If used in a precise and authentic way it will surely work to ensure a better rate of detections.

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MU's virtual classroom link stays freezed on the portal; 400 colleges still wait for online lectures from virtual classroom By Yatin Ingle

he Mumbai University's claim of having begun lectures in its virtual classroom seems hollow as its webpage still appears blank. When the ADC tried to check the web link with the help of the MU staff, it was found that the staff themselves could not access the links. Since last August, the web link has not carried any records of the lectures or seminars conducted in the virtual classroom. The virtual classroom concept was born on August 19, 2013 with features like audio-video conferencing, webinar, wed conferencing, digital writing, High Definition cameras and internet connectivity. This classroom is used for conducting high-profile seminars, conferences, workshops, high-end academic courses, training programmes and creating open education resources along with running open and distance education programmes. The main purpose of the virtual room is to facilitate knowledge sharing with students, anywhere at anytime through the internet. It is supposed to be modelled on the virtual classroom at Harvard University. As per the MoU, the seminars

By Yatin Ingle

n Tuesday afternoon, a board examiner caught a student for copying while attempting his Algebra paper for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board exams at the Y.B Chavan School in Kandivli. After frisking the student, stunned examination authorities found another set of question papers in the student’s pocket. The question papers are said to be preserved with tight security by even the police. This is the very first time that a board exam paper has leaked in the Mumbai Division. According to the rules, the board gives out one set of question papers from four sets marked A,B,C and D. The papers are kept and transported amidst tight security from the time they are given out from the board office till the time the exams are completed and answer-sheets taken back to the board office. In yesterday's incident at the Y.B Chavan school in Kandivli, the examiner noticed the student tally-

ing two question papers, and on checking saw that the student had made markings on the question papers which indicated he was copying the answers. The examiner then frisked the student and recovered another set of question papers from the student’s pocket. The student had carried the question paper of SET C, whereas he had got SET D in the exams. It was later confirmed that the student had carried an extra set of question papers along with him into the examination hall. The student was then charged with copying and handed over to the board examination authorities for further investigations. According to sources, the student’s father is a policeman and was taking the custody of the Algebra papers, when he took out one of the question papers from SET C and gave it to his son. The ADC spoke to Laxmikanth Pandey, Chairman, State board, Mumbai Division, who said “The examiner found an extra copy of the question paper and the student he has been charged for copying.

MU reschedules exams By A Staff Reporter

by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

and lectures conducted in the virtual classroom ares supposed to be available to the students of MU on its web portal www.mu.ac.in. The web portal displays a page stating the configurations for the viewing the webcast. The configurations are much higher for a student to view it from a cyber cafe or from his home as the required upgradations and bandwidth are higher. On the other hand, only recorded lecture series from video cassettes have been running on the web portal, which too are unavail-

SSC Algebra paper leaked!

VASTU TIP OF THE DAY A round mirror is good for the bedroom.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajan Welukar addressing state luminaries.

wing to the declaration of Lok Sabha election dates, the Mumbai University has rescheduled some of its exam dates. The examination scheduled for April 16, 17, 23 and 24 have been rescheduled as follows: Exams scheduled for April 16,

2014 have been rescheduled to April 19, 2014 Exams scheduled for April 17, 2014 have been rescheduled to April 26, 2014 Exams scheduled for April 23, 2014 have been rescheduled to May 3, 2014 Exams scheduled for April 24, 2014 have been rescheduled to May 10, 2014

able due to the need for higher internet configurations. The varsity had stated that the virtual classroom will have 58 seats and will be connected to an auditorium with a capacity of over 300, but none of that seems to be in place. Subhash Athavale, member, Mumbai University and College Teachers' Association (MUCTA) said, “After the virtual classroom link was unavailable from our personal computers, we checked it from the varsity's departments but we were shocked that the depart-

ments themselves were unable to access the portal. Its just a PDF page stating that the bandwidth is too less for loading the web page. This is the sloppy work of MU that it's letting go such a good concept. If only recorded lectures from video cassettes had to be uploaded, then why did the MU bring up this virtual classroom spending corers of money? Students from rural areas will be unable to view these webcasts if available ever due to heavy internet configurations”. Of the 700 colleges affiliated to Mumbai University, 420 have already enrolled for the digital system, A-VIEW; but none of the lectures from the virtual classrooms have been telecasted live or uploaded on the virtual classroom's website yet. Dr. Naresh Chandra, Pro Vice Chancellor, MU said, “Whenever any department has to use the virtual classroom, they write to the varsity and then the authorities decide upon it. Recently one of the departments has carried out a session in the virtual classroom. Soon the lectures will be available and students can view the web-casts of these lectures. The varsity will also upload the recorded lectures of the virtual classroom.”

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Eureka: A quicker, more promising cure for viral conjunctivitis is in the offing By Shwetha Kannan

ished 23 cases. The trial will end in June this year and the reports have ince March 2013, a clinical trial to be submitted in July. People in for a drug in the form of eye the age bracket of 18 to 40 were a drops manufactured by a US-based part of this trial at our centre, but company to treat viral conjunctivi- there was as such no upper limit for tis, an eye ailment that currently age. Gender was no bar except that has no specific treatment across pregnant women were not allowed the globe, has been going at the to be a part of the trial. The particBMC-run KEM Hospital at Parel. ipants were told about the new With the trial nearing its closure, drug and the clinical trial. Their the doctors from KEM, involved in consent was taken. Also, this clinithe study, say that people can look cal trial is approved by the FDA as forward to a promising drug that can be a quicker cure for viral conjunctivitis. Dr. Arjun Ahuja, Professor and Head of Department, Ophthalmology said, “Viral conjunctivitis that is caused by adenovirus lasts for six months to a year and is very painful. Right now, we don't have any medicine to cure this type of conjunctivitis. We give general lubricators and antibiotic drops. We A victim of the dreaded eye ailment. wait for nature to take its course as the virus is self-restricting. But this well as the ethics of the hospital. takes a long time, causing much KEM is one of the five centres trouble and suffering to the pa- where such a trial is being contient. The drug for which the clini- ducted in India. Pune, Hyderabad, cal trial is on, seems to be a Bangalore and Vizag are the other promising drug. Patients are recov- centres. This a global trial where ering from viral conjunctivitis forty to fifty countries, including within five days and no major com- India, are participating.” plications or side-effects have been When asked for the name of the seen.” company manufacturing the drug, Giving details about the clinical Dr Ahuja said, “I cannot give you trial, Dr. Ahuja who is also heading the name of the company at this the study said, “In the trial that stage as it is to be kept confidential began in March last year, we had to for now.” shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in study 30 cases. We have already fin-

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PHOTO FEATURE

THE HAFFKINE MUSEUM

affkine Institute is located in the heart of Mumbai at Parel (once known as Parelli). In this historic renowned mansion with Portuguese architecture is a magnificent museum which unveils life sciences, microbiology, and the glorious past of this Institute and the world of Dr. Waldemar Mordecai Haffkine. The institute is well known for its snake section, with original skeletons of grown up and baby snakes. A wet display of semi non-venomous and venomous snakes can be found here, apart from replica of various crawling and flying insects like mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and bed bugs. Some original insect collections on display have been collected way back in 1924. The shaded snake skins and instruments used for handling snakes are also displayed. A film explaining milking of snake venom and original snake venom is also available for viewing. Transparent sculptures of enlarged forms of five most significant microbes namely Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Rabies Virus, Influenza virus, E.coli and Bacteriophage are on display. AZAD SHRIVASTAV photographed them all.

This is set depicting innoculation being done by doctors.

1) The Rabies virus 2) Bacteriophage 3) E coli 4) HIV 5) Microscopes

6) Wild rodent 7) Log embossing machine 8) Open hood of a cobra 9) Minis 10) Butterflies and other insects This section explains the cloning of Dolly the sheep.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Asha Sunderdas Tahilramani to Anju Gobind Karamchandani as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-39247 I, Genevieve Natasha Sylvia Goudinho, holder of Indian Passport No. Z2407271 issued at Dubai on 23-07-2012 resident of Lobanwala Bldg. H No. 9 R. No. 9, Umerkhadi, Mumbai-400 009 and presently working/residing at Dubai UAE, P.O. Box 2525 do hereby change my name from Genevieve Natasha Sylvia Goudinho to Genevieve Natasha Sylvia Godinho with immediate effect. C-39248

I have changed my name from Flory Assumption Simon Steven to Flory Simon Steven as per Affidavit dated 03/03/2014. C-39256

I have changed my name from Sejal Dinesh Salvi, to ‘Fizza Fahmi’ as per Affidavit Dated: 11/03/2014. C-39271

I have changed my name from Gulshanara Mahmud Mastan to Gulshan Rafiq Halade as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.11/03/14. C-39288

I have changed my name from Senario Stevan to Senario Simon Steven as per Affidavit dated 03/03/2014. C-39257

I have changed my name from Aney Tautak Kedakil, to ‘Suma Saji John’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 68639) Dated: 20/02/2014. C-39272

I, Dimpal Baliram Ghadigaonkar, have changed my name to Niddhi Nagraj Kundapur as per declaration for change in name Deed Poll Affidavit dated 0803-2014 and my residential address is 7, Mistrylal Baniya Chawl, Gandhi Nagar, Khajurwadi, S.V. Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai- 102. C-39289

I have changed my name from Winson Neville Salis to Winson William Salis as per Affidavit dated 03/03/2014. C-39258 I Mrs. Juliet Rosalina Dsouza have changed my name to Mrs. Juliana Rose Dsouza vide Affidavit dated 10-03-2014. C-39259 I have changed my name from Mr. Kishore Kumar Krishna Salian to Mr. Kishor Krishna Salian as per Affidavit. C-39260 I, Rajeeva Singh Gautam have changed my Son’s name from Ayushman Singh, to ‘Ayushman Rajeeva Gautam’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 65185) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-39261 I have changed my name from Balu Durikanu Tevar, to ‘Balu Duraikannu Thevar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 44379) Dated: 31/10/2013. C-39262 I have changed my name from Leengeswar Balu Thevar, to ‘Leengeshwar Balu Thevar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-44380) Dated: 31/10/2013. C-39263

I, Dharmeshkumar Hasmukhlal Sutaria, holder of Indian Passport No. Z2150414 issued at Dubai on 15-05-2011 resident of Jamnagar, Gujarat and presently working/residing at Dubai UAE, P.O. Box 212013 do hereby change my name from Dharmeshkumar Hasmukhlal Sutaria to Dharmesh Sutaria with immediate effect. C-39249

I have changed my name from Kalaivani Balu Tewar, to ‘Kalaivani Balu Thevar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 44381) Dated: 31/10/2013. C-39264

I have changed my name from Dinesh Angera Bangera to Dinesh Gajanan Mangela as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X13186. C-39250

C-39265

I have changed my name from (Mrs.) Kamala Prem to (Mrs.) Kamala Sinha as per Affidavit No. 32AA 104376 dated 1-3-14. C-39251 I, Bhimarayya Bhimappa, have changed my name to Bhimarayya Bhimappa Kotrik Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X-64034 dated January 9th15th, 2014. C-39252 I, Mahek Dogra, have changed my name to Gunjan Dogra as per Affidavit dated 8-3-2014. C-39253 I have changed my name from Israil A. Rahim Shaji to Israil Abdul Rahim Saji as per Affidavit dated 10, March, 2014. C-39254 I have changed my name from Flary to Flory Simon Steven as per Affidavit dated 03/03/2014. C-39255

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I have changed my name from Munieshwari Balu Dewar, to ‘Muneshwari Balu Thevar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-44382) Dated: 31/10/2013.

I, Pravin V. Pavle have changed my Daughter’s name from Simran Pravin Pavle, to ‘Swara Pravin Pavle’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 56133) Dated: 26/12/2013. C-39266 I have changed my name from Laila Jamaludeen, to ‘Aleesha Jammal’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 70380) Dated: 27/02/2014. C-39267 I have changed my name from Benedicta Premalatha D’Souza, to ‘Prema Stevan D’Souza’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-49247) Dated: 11/11/2010. C-39268 I have changed my name from Gurubachan Singh Saddal, to ‘Gurbachan Singh Saddal’ as per Affidavit Dated: 06/03/2014. C-39269 I have changed my name from Farida Abdul Aziz Al Haddad, to ‘Farida Sayad Abdul Aziz Haddadi’ as per Affidavit Dated: 11/03/2014. C-39270

I have changed my name from Pravin Kumar@ Pravinchandra Govind Bhai Patel, to ‘Pravin Govind Bhai Patel’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 18687) Dated: 15/10/2009. C-39273 I have changed my name from Pinki@ Pinkiben Rameshbhai Patel, to ‘Pinki Pravin Patel’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-40203) Dated: 19/11/2009. C-39274 I have changed my name from Ramesh Bhajanlal Hinduja to Ramesh Bhajandas Hinduja as per Affidavit. C-39275 I have changed my name from Meghna Jayesh Gulabani to Vandna Jayesh Gulabani. as per Affidavit. C-39276 I have changed my name from Vandana Jayesh Gulabani to Vandna Jayesh Gulabani as per Affidavit. C-39277 I have changed my name from Veerumal Nichaldas Morpana to Virumal Nichaldas Murpani as per Affidavit. C-39278 I have changed my name from Sumit Kumar Subhash Singh to Sumit Subhash Singh as per Maharashtra Gazette No (U70291). C-39280 I have changed my name from Dattatraya Krishna Bhagat to Devendra Krishna Bhagat vide Gazette No. (U-664005) Dt.: 1319 Feb 2014. C-39281 I have changed my name from Nowshin Moh.Shafi Mulla to Nawshin Shafi Ahmed Mulla as per Affidavit dated 28th Feb, 2014. C-39282 I have changed my name from Mr. Chiragkumar Jaswantlal Shah to Mr. Chirag Jaswantilal Shah as per deed poll Affidavit. C-39283 I have changed my name from Pratibha Balkrishna Mejari to Ruchi Manoj Rane as per deed poll Affidavit Dated: 11/03/14. C-39284 I have changed my name from Momin Mahejabeen Abdul Kayyum to Momin Mehjabeen Fahad as per Affidavit. C-39285 I have changed my name from Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Saeed to Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Saeed Ansari as per Affidavit. C-39286 I have changed my name from Afros Amjed Shaikh to Afrose Nauman Patel as per Govt. Gazette No. U69995. C-39287

I have changed my name from Harshadkumar Ramjibhai Davda to Harshadrai Ramjibhai Davda as per Affidavit dated: 11th March, 2014. C-39290 I have changed my name from Tasneem Yusufi Patel to Tasneem Yusuf Patel as per Affidavit dated: 10 March, 2014. C-39291 I have change my name from “Monica Bhatt ” to “Monica Dinesh Dhabalia ” as per Affidavit dated 11-03-2014. C-39292 I have change my name from “Prateek Prakash Mathur ” to “Prateek Sanjay Mathur ” as per Affidavit dated 04-03-2014. C-39293 I have change my name from “HamidabaI Kasam ” to “Hamidabai Kasam Chunawala ” as per Affidavit dated 11th March’ 2014. C-39294 I have change my name from “Manjulaben Bhagwanji ” to “Manjula Narayan Karekar ” as per Affidavit dated 11-03-2014. C-39295 We Mr. Vimal Satyanarayan Agrawal & Mrs. Pooja Vimal Agrawal have changed name of our minor daughter from Yesha Vimal Agrawal to Bhuvika Vimal Agrawal as per Affidavit date11th March” 2014. C-39296 We Mr. Ravi Shankar Mukherjee & Mrs. Joyeeta Ravi Shankar Mukherjee have changed name of our minor son from Rishabh Ravi Shankar Mukherjee to Rishav Ravi Shankar Mukherjee as per Affidavit date 11th March’ 2014. C-39297 I have change my name from “Kuvarji/kunvarji Kanji Shah” to “Kuvaraji Kanji Shah” as per Affidavit dated 11-03-2014. C-39298 I have change my name from “Dinesh Motilal Barot” to “Dinesh Motilal Brahmbhatt” as per Affidavit dated 13th February’ 2014. C-39299 I have change my name from “Ankit Dinesh Barot” to “Ankit Dinesh Brahmbhatt” as per Affidavit dated 13-02-2014. C-39300 I have change my name from “Dhanavantidevi Yadav” to Dhanavati Yadav as per Affidavit dated 13-02-2014. C-39301 I have change my name from “Mhatbar Yadav” to “Matbar Yadav” as per Affidavit dated 13th February’ 2014. C-39302

I have change my name from “Mayurbhai Dulabhai Patel” to “Mayur Dulabhai Sankdasariya” as per Affidavit dated 13th February’ 2014. C-39303 I have change my name from “Dindayal Rupaji” to “Dineshkumar Rupaji Kumawat” as per Affidavit dated 01st February’ 2014. C-39304 I have change my name from “Khaja Moinuddin” to “Khwaja Moinuddin Sayyed” as per Affidavit dated 11th March’ 2014. C-39305 I have change my name from “Bibi Khaja Moinuddin” to “Bibi Khwaja Moinuddin Sayyed” as per Affidavit dated 11th March’ 2014. C-39306 I have change my name from “Mohammed Shafique” to “Mohammed Shafique Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 11th March’ 2014. C-39307 I have change my name from “Mohammed Ishaque” to “Mohammed Ishaque Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 11th March’ 2014. C-39308 I have change my name from Sahebibi Mohammed Ishaque to Sahebibi Mohammed Ishaque Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 11th March’ 2014. C-39309 I Sneha Sanjay Dhamapurkar have changed my name to Shilpa Gangaram Gurav as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39310 I Prigneshkumar Rameshbhai Shah have changed my name to Prignesh Rameshbhai Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39311 I Suchita Srinivas Nayak have changed my name to Vinaya Vishwanath Kamath as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39312 I Bhawarlal Juthaji Jain have changed my name to Bhavarlal Juthaji Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39313 I Sukharaj Bhawarlal Jain (SHUKHRAJ) have changed my name to Sukhraj Bhavarlal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39314 I Vijaykumar Jayantilal Shah have changed my name to Vijay Jayantilal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39315 I Miss Rinku Kirtibhai Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Rekha Prignesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 08/03/14. C-39316 I Kanchanlata Laxminarayan Sahu have changed my name to Kanchan Anil Sahu as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/02/14. C-39317

I Mohd Parvez have changed my name to Mohammed Faisal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/03/14. C-39318 I Miss. Vandana Shivram Sawant have changed my name to Mrs. Namrata Nagesh Girap as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39319 I Taheer Husen Shaikh have changed my name to Taheer Hussain Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39320 I Prakash Madharao Bavadankar have changed my name to Prakash Mahadev Bavdankar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39321 I Rekha Arjunrao Ahir have changed my name to Snehal Mohan Pawar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39322 I Sanjaykumar Rameshchand Agrawal have changed my name to Sanjay Rameshchand Agrawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39323 I Ajaykumar Rameshchandra Agrawal have changed my name to Ajay Rameshchand Agrawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39324 I Rameshchandra Shrinath Agrawal have changed my name to Rameshchand Shrinath Agrawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39325 I Dharmendrakumar Shantilal Kesariya have changed my name to Dharmendra Shantilal Kesariya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39326 I Mukeshkumar Keshav Sharma have changed my name to Mukesh Keshavram Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39327 I Keshav Sharma have changed my name to Keshavram Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39328 I Shahin Bi Mo. Ishak have changed my name to Shahin M. Hanif Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39329 I Nilofer Shahid Shaikh have changed my name to Nilofar Shahid Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39330 I Shahid Kamil Khan have changed my name to Shahid Kamil Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39331 I Ku. Suryakala Devi Ramjeet have changed my name to Suryakala Jitendra Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39332 I Farah Naaz Attaullah Khan have changed my name to Farha Naaz Mohammed Ataullah Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39333

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By Khushboo Panjabi

Society secretary and committee members had forged signatures of members for installing a mobile tower without their permission

embers of Swati Cooperative Housing Society at Oshiwara, including Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, actress Poonam Jhavar, jewellery designer Rami Singh and others, on Sunday had their complaint turned into an FIR at the Oshiwara police station against their secretary and committee members on March 8. The FIR filed by complainant Rami Singh who had first noticed the Reliance 4G mobile tower on the terrace of their building states that all of their signatures were forged by the building’s committee members, claiming their permission for a mobile phone tower to be set up

on the building terrace.According to some of the residents, they were not informed about a Reliance mobile tower being installed on the terrace, and when they inquired about it, they were told that the necessary permissions had been taken. Their complaint at the Oshiwara police station was turned into an FIR and a case of Cheating (420), Forgery (465) and forging documents (467) against four people was registered. The four were identified as Nirav Jataniya, Sagir Ansari and Arif Shaikh and his wife. Rami Singh first noticed the mobile tower in September last year. Singh said, “I believed that if 70 per cent members agreed, it was enough, and I presumed the committee had

Bike tragedy on Lalbaug Flyover By Tariq Khan

wo men died and one was injured after the motorbike they were riding dashed into a divider at Lalbaug Flyover in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. According to Kalachowkie police, the victims were not wearing helmets.The biker apparently lost control over his vehicle and dashed into the divider on a sharp turn above Lal-

Victim Akshay karpe baug Junction at 2:30 am on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as Akshay Suresh Karpe, 20, and Imran Hussain Khan, 26. Saddam Ghose, 26, survived the accident and was admitted to KEM Hospital with head injuries. Khan was driving the Bajaj Pulsar while Karpe and Ghose were riding pillion. The trio are residents of Govandi and were headed to Girgaum Chowpatty after which they were planning to go to Siddhivinayak Temple later, as Kapre was to celebrate his birthday on Tuesday and wanted

to seek blessings. The accident was witnessed by three friends of the victims who were travelling on another bike. Khan and Karpe were taken to J J Hospital were they were declared dead before admission. Their bodies were handed over to their families after postmortem. “We have registered a case against Khan for Sections 304 (a) (causing death by negligence) and 279 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and various sections of the Motor Vehicle Act. We are yet to find out whether Khan has a valid license as his family is in grief. We will come to know on Wednesday that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or not. The bike is owned by Ghose who was riding pillion,” said senior inspector Bhavsaheb Gite of Kalachowkie police station. Khan worked as an autodriver and was the sole bread winner for his parents and two siblings. “He was the only earning member of the family as my younger brothers are studying. It’s a great loss to us,” said Khan’s sister, who didn’t wish to be named. Relatives of Karpe refused to comment on the issue. Karpe, who was celebrating his 26th birthday on Tuesday, wanted to visit Siddhivinayak Temple, but as the temple would open in the morning, the friends decided to spend the night at Chowpatty.

got the permissions. In fact, I’m also a committee member and I have three flats, but was not informed about this. When I asked the secretary, I was told that the matter was handled by two committee members and they had taken my niece’s signature”. Singh further said, “When I spoke to Shera, Poonam Jhavar and some others, I found that none of them had been informed. Then, a fortnight ago, during the AGM we demanded that the committee show us the letter. I was shocked to find that there were three different initials against my flat numbers. A few others too found that the initials on the letter were not theirs”. Shera said, “I have an office in the building and was

shocked to learn that these people have allowed a mobile tower on the terrace without asking me. When I sought an explanation, I was told that I had put my signature to it. However, I found that it was not my signature and hence complained to the police”. However, Nirav Jataniya, the society secretary said, “Neither me nor the other three against whom an FIR has been regsitered have done any wrong. We didn't even know that the FIR was filed this Sunday. We just know that we haven't committed any crime”. Police Inspector (Crime) Oshiwara police station Baburao Mukhedkar said that they were doing the investigations, no has arrested yet.

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said, “There were less female flowerings, which gendelay of almost a month erally turn into fruits, this has been seen in the ar- year. Pests have also played rival of the king of fruits – the a vital role in damaging the Alphonso Mango – at the crop.” Traders have claimed markets. At present, only 500 that the size of the fruit to 1,000 boxes of the fruit are which has entered the marentering Vashi’s Agricultural ket is of the smaller variety. Produce and Marketing The weight of one mango Committee (APMC) market last year was around 200on a daily basis. 350 gm and is 200 gm or Traders say that by this even less this year. The qualtime every year, they receive ity is poorer, and the tradea good amount of mangoes mark golden shine is but this year is going to be missing as of now, but there difficult for 'Hapoos' lovers. still is hope that the next The first flowering of the batch will bring smiles on fruit, which generally takes the traders' and customers' place during the months of faces alike. October-November, sufThe APMC market welfered this year due to a sud- comed the first batch of den drop in temperatures. Alphonso Mangoes from Manish Jagwani, a whole- Deogad in the first week of sale trader at the APMC January this year, with conmarket said, “The change in sumers paying around climate has led to a sudden Rs.3,000 per dozen. At presdecline in flowering. The ent, the fruit has entered fruits have started entering the market from Vengurla, the market only now”. Malvan and Ratnagiri, and Sanjay Pansare, director is sold between Rs.2,000 to of the APMC fruit market 5,000 per dozen.

Date : Thu, March 13th, 2014 Time : 10.30 am to 7.30 pm Venue : Banquet Hall Vivanta by Taj President

06 CHANGE OF NAME I Vasantiben Dungarshi Shah have changed my name to Vasanti Laxmichand Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39334 I Sanjeev Kumar Goel have changed my name to Sanjeev Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39335 I Javed Shaikh have changed my name to Mohammed Javed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39336 I Mohmmad Shakil Shaikh have changed my name to Shakeel Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39337 I Shahnaz Shamim Ahmed have changed my name to Shehnaz Naeem Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-39338 I Arun Kumar Sharma have changed my name to Arun Kumar Bhardwaj as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/03/14. C-39339 I have changed my name from Anandrao Sakharam Kadav to Anandrao Sakharam Jadhav as per Maharashtra Govt Gazette No. KD-1,518 dated :31 Oct-6 November, 2013. C-39340 I have changed my name from Tanaji Anandrao Kadav to Tanaji Anandrao Jadhav as per Maharashtra Govt Gazette No. X-75100 dated: February 13-19, 2014. C-39341 I Juliana Cassiana Fernandes state that in my bith certificate my father name is writtten as Sebastain Fernandes which is a mistake it should be like Sebastian Vincent Fernandes. in my birth certificate my mother name is Sebastine Fernandes which is mistake. my correct name of mother is Sebastiana Ignacia Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-39342 I have changed my name from Riyaz Sayyed to Gayasuddin Sayyed as per Affidavit. C-39343 I have changed my name from Mohammed Haroon Nizamuddin to Mohammed Harun Nizamuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39344 I have changed my name from Abdeali to Abdeali Yusuf Kagalwala as per Affidavit. C-39345 I have changed my name from Yusufali Quaid Joher Durgwala to Yusuf Quaid Joher Durgwala as per Affidavit. C-39346 I have changed my name from Dindayal Rambachaan Vishawkarma to Dindayal Vishwakarma as per Affidavit. C-39347 I have changed my name from Asif Mohammed Yasuf to Asif Mohammed Yasuf Ansari as per Affidavit. C-39348

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I have changed my minor son name from Ishtiyak Ali Ashfaque Ali to Sayyed Ishtiyak Ali Ashfaque Ali as per Affidavit. C-39349

I have changed my name from Umar Faruk Husen Chokiya to Umar Farooq Husen Chokiya as per Affidavit. C-39367

I have changed my name from Richard Francis Fernandes to Richard Michael Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-39385

I have changed my name from Suryabali Rajdev Mourya to Suryabali Rajdev Maurya as per Affidavit. C-39404

I have changed my minor daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Nayab Mohd Junaid Kolsa Wala to Nayab Mohammed Junaid Kolsa Wala as per Affidavit. C-39350

I have changed my name from Mrs Suryakant Dalvi to Mrs Snehal Suryakant Dalvi as per Affidavit. C-39368

I have changed my name from Alistair Nathan Fernandes to Alistair Richard Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-39386

I have changed my name from Natvarlal Chaturbhuj Dave to Natwarlal Chaturbhuj Dave as per Affidavit. C-39405

I have changed my name from Mr.Shakil Mirza to Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Mirza as per Affidavit. C-39369

I have changed my name from Kenneth Alex Pereira to Kenneth Hilton Pereira as per Affidavit. C-39387

I have changed my name from Madhu Natvarlal Dave to Madhubala Natwarlal Dave as per Affidavit. C-39406

I have changed my name from Rajendra Maruti Bengale to Rajendra Maruti Bengle as per Affidavit. C-39388

I have changed my name from Tanveer Sultana Abdul Qayyum Quraishi to Tanveer Rizwan Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39407

I have changed my name from Dsouza Neville Leo to Dsouza Neville Anthony as per Affidavit. C-39389

I have changed my name from Mohammed Nasim Shaikh to Mohammad Naseem Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39408

I have changed my name from Fehmida Syed to Shabana Syed as per Affidavit. C-39390

I have changed my name from Nalinesh Jha to Nalinesh Kumar Jha as per Affidavit. C-39409

I have changed my name from Chandra Shekhar to Chandrashekhar Narayan Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-39391

I have changed my name from Sarita Jha to Sarita Kumari Jha as per Affidavit. C-39410

I have changed my name from Sanjay Kumar Rungta to Sanjay Rungta as per Affidavit. C-39351 I have changed my name from Navinkumar Pukhraj Jain to Navin Pukhraj Jain as per Affidavit. C-39352 I have changed my name from Aqil Shaikh to Mohammad Aqil Mohammad Jamil Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39353 I have changed my name from Jamil Ahmad Shaikh to Mohammad Jamil Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39354 I have changed my name from Ramzan Ahmad Khan to Ramzan Khan as per Affidavit. C-39355 I have changed my name from Anis Ansari to Mohammad Anees Ansari as per Affidavit. C-39356 I have changed my name from Shoukat Kadar Thakur to Shaukat Kadar Thakur as per Affidavit. C-39357 I have changed my name from Christian Tiraviyak Johnson to Christian Johnson Nadar as per Affidavit. C-39358 I have changed my name from Kazi Fatimabi Saleem to Kazi Fatima Salim as per Affidavit. C-39359 I have changed my name from Indu Rana Satpal Singh Thakur to Indu Satpal Singh Thakur as per Affidavit. C-39360 I have changed my name from Indubala Ramnath Jaswal to Indu Satpaul Singh Thakur as per Affidavit. C-39361 I have changed my name from Mohanlal Devilal Pandy to Mohanlal Devilal Pandey as per Affidavit. C-39362 I have changed my name from Gupta Pramod to Gupta Pramodkumar as per Affidavit. C-39363 I have changed my name from Harkishin Lachhmandas Rameja to Harkishan Lachhmandas Rameja as per Affidavit. C-39364

I have changed my name from Mrs.Nazma Naimuddin Khan to Mrs. Najma Naimuddin Khan as per Affidavit. C-39370 I have changed my name from Saurabh Fale to Saurabh Dharod as per Affidavit. C-39371 I have changed my name from Deepika Fale to Deepika Dharod as per Affidavit. C-39372 I have changed my name from Deepika Shah to Deepika Dharod as per Affidavit. C-39373 I have changed my name from Ashishkumar Bhupendradev Pandey to Ashish Bhupendradev Pandey as per Affidavit. C-39374 I have changed my name from Balinderjeet Singh Cheema to Balinder Singh Cheema as per Affidavit. C-39375 I have changed my name from Balu Narayan Tadvanekar to Babu Narayan Talawanekar as per Affidavit. C-39376 I have changed my name from Ankush Appaji Shedage to Ankush Appaji Shedge as per Affidavit. C-39377 I have changed my name from Bharat Kumar Jivraj Jain to Bharat Jivraj Jain as per Affidavit. C-39378 I have changed my name from C Shekar Narayan B to Chandrashekhar Narayan Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-39379 I have changed my name from Supriya C Bhosale to Nita Chandrashekhar Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-39380 I have changed my name from Supriya Chandra Shekhar to Nita Chandrashekhar Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-39381 I Chandrashekhar Narayan Bhosale (Father) changed my daughter name from Vasukeswari Vrashali to Vrushali Chandrashekhar Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-39382

We Mr Sharma Ravi & Mrs Sharma Meenu have changed our minor child name from Sharma Greeshma to Sharma Grishma as per Affidavit. C-39365

I Chandrashekhar Narayan Bhosale (Father) changed my son name from Jairaj Khushal Chandra Shekhar to Jairaj Chandrashekhar Bhosale as per Affidavit. C-39383

I have changed my name from Bhaveshkumar Umiyashankar Nagu to Bhavesh Umiyashankar Nagu as per Affidavit. C-39366

I have changed my name from Dilipkumar Narottam Gor to Dilip Narottam Gor as per Affidavit. C-39384

I have changed my name from Abdul Aziz Sheikh to Abdul Azeez Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39392 I have changed my name from Hassan Ananda Krishna Keshava Prasad to Keshav Prasad as per Affidavit C-39393 I have changed my name from Seema Sureshkumar Shetty to Seema Sureshkumar Sethi as per Affidavit. C-39394 I have changed my name from Mrs. Renuka Rajendra Palyekar to Mrs. Deepa Rajendra Palyekar as per Affidavit. C-39395 I have changed my name from Seema Sarkar to Sima Sarkar as per Affidavit. C-39396 I have changed my name from Mohd Salman to Salman Momin as per Affidavit. C-39397 I have changed my name from Nathu Salman Mohamad to Salman Momin as per Affidavit C-39398 I have changed my name from Shaina to Shahin Bano as per Affidavit. C-39399 I have changed my name from Mohd Salim Momin to Mohammed Saleem Momin as per Affidavit. C-39400 I have changed my name from Reshma Banu Gulam Husain to Reshma Mohammed Salim Momin as per Affidavit. C-39401 I have changed my name from Jesilda Ivan Tauro to Humaira Sher Khan as per Affidavit. C-39402 I have changed my name from Razia Banu Abubakkar Bloch to Razia Aziz Malik as per Affidavit. C-39403

I have changed my name from Suryanarayan Mahadeo Vadalmane to Suryakant Mahadeo Vadalmane as per Affidavit. C-39411 I have changed my name from Misquith Joseph Victor Lawrence to Misquith Joseph Jacob as per Affidavit. C-39412 I have changed my name from Miss.Sandra Silvy Correa to Mrs.Sandra Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-39413 I have changed my name from Lohit Mohan Kotian to Lohiit Mohaan Kotiaan as per Affidavit. C-39414 I have changed my name from Mahendra Fartiyal to Karandeep Siingh as per Affidavit. C-39415 We Sayed Shabbar Raza Rizvi & Sayed Sayyada Khatoon Rizvi change the name of our minor daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Kaniz Zainab Shabbar Raza Amir Hayyer Rizvi to Sayed Kaniz Zainab Shabbar Raza Rizvi as per Affidavit. C-39416 I have changed my name from Abdul Rajjak Mehboob Khan Pathan to Abdul Razzak Pathan as per Affidavit. C-39417 I have changed my name from Selvakumar Selvaraj Perumal to Selvakumar Selvaraj Nadar as per Affidavit. C-39418 I have changed my name from Selvaraj Essaki Ammal to Essakiammal Selvaraj Nadar as per Affidavit. C-39419 I have changed my name from Harshali Ashok Kasare to Mansi Manoj Mohite as per Affidavit. C-39420 I have changed my name from Suman Krishnaji Save to Manda Ashok Kasare as per Affidavit. C-39421

I have changed my name from Ms. Sumangala Panachickal Nanu to Mrs. Suma Ramakrishnan Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit No-KL 438648. C-39422 We Prakash Siremalji Jain and Anita Prakash Jain changing our minor name Dishant Prakash Jain to Dishan Prakash Jain as per Affidavit. C-39423 We Naresh Kesharimal Jain and Jaishree Naresh Jain changing our minor name Krishkumar Nareash Jain to Krish Naresh Jain as per Affidavit. C-39424 I have change my name from Jayashree Naresh Jain to Jaishree Naresh Jain as per Affidavit. C-39425 I have change my name from Jayshree Naresh Jain to Jaishree Naresh Jain as per Affidavit. C-39426 We Rohan Harendra Sheth and Khushbu Rohan Sheth changing our minor name Jiya Rohan Seth to Jiya Rohan Sheth as per Affidavit. C-39427 I have change my name from Dildar Ali to Chopdar Dildar Yusuf as per Affidavit. C-39428 I have change my name from Rajiya to Chopdar Rajiya Dildar as per Affidavit. C-39429 I have change my name from Seenam Mahamood Hajwane to Undre Sajida Shaukat Ali as per Affidivit. C-39430 I have change my name from Mumtaz Begum Shaikh Mohammed Jamadar to Kagdi Afsari Abdul Gani as per Affidavit. C-39431 I have change my name from Ansari Abdul Kayum to Ansari Abdul Qayyum as per Affidavit C-39432 I have change my name from Lubna Mohamed Yusuf to Merchant Lubna Mohamed Yusuf as per Affidavit. C-39433 I have change my name from Mohammed Aadil Aboo Baker to Khan Mohammed Aadil Abubakar as per Affidavit. C-39434 I have change my name from Aabo Baker to Khan Abubakar Nizamuddin as per Affidavit. C-39435 I have change my name from Kaziz Fatma to Khan Kaneez Fatima Abubaker as per Affidavit. C-39436 I have change my name from Ruhi Idris Ahmad to Qureshi Ruhi Idris Ahmad as per Affidavit. C-39437 I have changed my name from Sairabanoo to Saira Usman Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39438 I have changed my name from Abdul Raheman Saudager to Abdul Rahman Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-39439

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The two accused tried to withdraw Rs.1.90 crore from a nationalised bank, using a counterfeit cheque

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he Versova police have arrested the owner of a film production firm and his associate who allegedly tried to withdraw Rs.1.90 crore from the Versova branch of a nationalised bank allegedly by depositing a counterfeit cheque bearing the name of a Lucknow based account holder. Bank officials suspected foul play after they found that the quality of the cheque was dubious. They then enquired with the actual account holder in Lucknow and

learnt that he had not issued any cheque to anyone. They then lodged a complaint with the Versova police. The arrested suspects have been identified as Shahjama Jabbar Ansari (40), who is proprietor of Aiman Pictures and his associate, Amar Divedi. Ansari lives in Goregaon (W) while Divedi lives in Nalasopara. According to the police, the incident took place on Friday afternoon when Ansari and his friend Divedi visited Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) in Four Bungalows, Andheri

(W) and deposited a cheque. The bank employee suspected foul play as the cheque was issued from Lucknow and the cheque holder was a businessman there. “As per our bank’s norms we verify with the account holder after looking at his transactions. Our staffer asked Ansari for what purpose the account holder had issued one cheque for such a huge amount” said a bank official on condition of anonymity. “Ansari replied that he had executed a big project for the account holder. But we were not convinced

and also found the quality of the cheque was not genuine. So Ansari was asked to come the next day since prior intimation is required to withdraw such a big amount. Ansari and Divedi then left,” added the official. “When the bank official verified with the account holder in Lucknow and learnt that he had not issued any cheque. It was also found to be a counterfeit cheque. The bank's manager, Jagdish Joshi then registered a complaint against the duo with us,” said a police officer of the Versova police station.

“Following the complaint we laid a trap in the bank and when the dua arrived to collect the money we nabbed them. Both have been arrested under charges of cheating, forgery and several other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code,” said senior police inspector, H.R. Parmale of the Versova police station. “We are interrogating them to know their past criminal record and also verifying whether they have used similar modus operandi earlier with any other bank,” said another police officer. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Syedna rift rages on Late Syedna Burhanuddin's brother Qutbuddin's faction claims he was appointed successor on December 10, 1965 and not Shehzada Mufaddal, the second son of the departed spiritual leader By Philip Varghese

wo months after the Dawoodi Bohra spiritual head Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin passed away, the succession battle for the title of 'Syedna' of the Dawoodi Bohra Community seems to have intensified with followers of the late Syedna's brother Mazoon Khuzaima Qutbuddin who told media persons that the late Syedna had appointed Qutbuddin as his successor. In a press conference on Tuesday, Dr. Abdeali Qutbuddin, a PhD from University of Manchester said, “After the sad and tragic demise of our beloved and revered Moula, Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb, 52nd Dai al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Qutbuddin Saheb revealed that Syedna Burhanuddin Saheb had anointed him as his successor on the 10th of December 1965, when he also anointed him as Mazoon, the spiritual position second only to the Dai. However, Shehzada Mufaddal bhaisaheb (second son of Syedna Burhanuddin Saheb RA), his brothers and other family members, took advantage of a severe debilitating stroke that affected Syedna

TODAY Global Hospitals, Mumbai: World Kidney Day 2014. Theme: Chronic Kidney Diseases and Ageing, donate a kidney, save a life! Felicitation of senior citizen donors and recipients. Key speakers: Dr. K. Ravindranath and Dr. Bharat Shah, Global Hospitals Auditorium, 3rd floor, behind ITC Grand Central, Parel, 2 p.m. ART & EXHIBITIONS Pradarshak: Solo painting exhibition by Ribaka Nikam, 100, Kalpana Bldg, Plot No 338, 12th Road, Khar, till March 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jehangir Art Gallery: Solo exhibition by Sajal Kanti Mitra, Hirji Gallery, M G Road, till March 12, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Artists' Centre: 'Collage of Colours' paintings exhibition by Shashi Rana, Ador House, Kala Ghoda, till March 16, 11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Jagdish Patil I.A.S. (Managing Director, MTDC) with Kavita Seth (Sufi Vocalist), Tejaswini Lonari (Marathi Actress) and Prachee Shah (Kathak Dance) during an event to announce the 2014 MTDC Elephanta Festival at Sahyadri Guest House on Tuesday. Dr. Abdeali Qutbuddin and Dr. Aziz Qutbuddin addressing media persons at Trade Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, on Tuesday. Burhanuddin Saheb in London. On June 4, 2011, three days after Syedna was admitted to the hospital, they unilaterally made the false claim that Syedna Burhanuddin Saheb in that condition called his three other sons and loudly and repeatedly proclaimed his second son as his successor. To further this false claim and to create confusion in the community they brought Syedna in this critical condition to Mumbai 14 days later in an Air Ambulance and a ceremony was staged where thousands were present but Syedna could not clearly speak due to the effects of the stroke. We know this is a false claim and have adequate materials to show that this was not medically possible. These materials will be presented in the right forum and will expose the lies that were committed on the community. Syedna Qutbuddin has been in solemn prayer and has maintained the dignity of the 40-day mourning as per religious beliefs.” Dr. Abdeali Qutbuddin added, “Now that the period of mourning is over, in this time of confusion where a false claim has been made by the Shehzadas, it is time to come forward to tell the truth publicly. Concrete steps are being taken to ensure that the Dawoodi Bohra community and society at large understand the cor-

rect position. The Dawoodi Bohra community has been synonymous with the liberal and pluralistic practice of Islam and has contributed immensely to the social and economic landscape of India. In last few years as Syedna Burhanuddin was unwell his sons took control and have attempted to change the very fabric of the Dawoodi Bohras. People are being told not to think, to not educate their daughters, to not send their children to university, to publicly shame people who are astray, to donate large amounts without accountability. A community that has been integrated in the secular and pluralistic fabric of India for over a millennium is today being driven towards isolationism, casteism and radicalisation. Syedna Qutbuddin in the tradition of his predecessors Syedna Taher Saifuddin and Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin is making all efforts to safeguard the true and moderate identify of the community against the forces of extremism. He has been prepared for this challenging time to lead the community by his predecessors, the 51st Dai and the 52nd Dai. He is steadfast in his commitment to his Imam and to each and every one of his community members who are his spiritual children.

Elephanta Festival on March 15-16 By A Staff Reporter

umbaikars have something to look forward to this weekend with national and international artists performing at the 25th edition of the Elephanta Festival being organised by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) on March 15 and 16 at the Gateway of India from 6 pm onwards. The silver jubilee of the festival will see artists like Pundit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Prachee Shah (Kathak performance), Raja Kale (Hindustani Classical Vocal Performance), Kirwani Quartet (Instrumental Fusion performance by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia on flute, George Brooks on Saxophone, Gwyneth Wentink on Harp and Vijay Ghate on Tabla) performing on Saturday. Sunday will see the likes of Tejaswini Lonari (Indian Classical Dance performance), Kavita Seth

(Sufi Vocal), Anu Sinha (Kathak performance) and Nishat Khan (Sitar Instrumental). MTDC will also be starting souvenir shops soon at resorts owned, operated and managed by MTDC to promote local handicrafts and there will also be a sale of souvenirs and unique goods like key chains, mugs, bags etc. at the festival. There will also be various activities taking place at Elephanta Caves during the festival like a painting and sculpture competition organised in association with the Sir J.J. School of Arts on March 15 and 16 from 8:30 am to 3 pm. For registrations you can contact J.J. School of Arts on 9892729329/9773514057. Heritage enthusiasts can enjoy a heritage walk by Dr. Suraj Pandit from 11 am onwards. You can contact the MTDC office at 8879222091/8879222097 to register for the same.

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I have changed my name from Huma Raheman Saudager to Huma Taranum Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-39440 I have changed my name from Huma Saudager to Huma Taranum Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-39441 We have changed our minor child name from Hajra Raheman Saudager to Hajra Abdul Rahman Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-39442 We have changed our minor child name from Zoha Raheman Saudager to Zuha Abdul Rahman Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-39443 We have changed our minor child name from Ehesan Raheman Saudager to Ahsaan Abdul Rahman Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-39444 I have changed my name from Poonam Viren Ghaghada to Poonam Soni as per Affidavit C-39445 I have changed my name from Arun Vinayak Gavit to Arunkumar Vinayak Gavit as per Affidavit. C-39446 I have changed my name from Gopal Kumar Dubey to Gopal Dubey as per Affidavit. C-39447 I have changed name from Zafer Mohsin to Jafar Mohsin Sayyed as per Affidavit. C-39448 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Nepul Rai to Vijay Nepal Roy as per Affidavit. C-39449 I have changed my name from Suresh Jagdeesh to Suresh Jagdish Naidu as per affidavit C-39450 I have changed my name from Shaila Naidu to Lata Jagdish Naidu as per Affidavit C-39451 I have changed my name from Monhdee Yadav to Monhayee Yadav as per Affidavit. C-39452 I have changed my name from Nuzhat Siddiqui to Nuzhat Jahan as per Affidavit C-39453 I have changed my name from Sandipbhai Saraiya to Sandeep Saraiya as per Affidavit. C-39454 I have changed my name from Divesh Paramhans Singh to Devesh Paramhans Singh as per Affidavit. C-39455 I have changed my name from Hemraj Dhanmal Jain to Hemraj Dhanmal Rathod as per Affidavit. C-39456 I have changed my name from Hemrajji Rathod to Hemraj Rathod as per Affidavit. C-39457

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Shivprasad Gaurishankar Lohia to Saurabh Gaurishankar Lohia as per Affidavit. C-39458 I have changed my name from Sonam Tejraj Jain to Sonam Tejraj Balar as per Affidavit. C-39459 I have changed my name from Vasant Patel to Vasantbhai Patel as per Affidavit. C-39460 I have changed my name from Shukruddin to Sukruddin Rain as per Affidavit. C-39461 I have changed my name from Ashokkumar Ratilal Doshi to Ashok Ratilal Doshi as per Affidavit. C-39462 I have changed my name from Meenaxiben Doshi to Meenaxi Doshi as per Affidavit C-39463 I have changed my name from Ashokkumar Doshi to Ashok Doshi as per Affidavit. C-39464 I have changed my name from Pooja Tejraj Jain to Pooja Tejraj Balar as per Affidavit C-39465 I have changed my name from Tejraj Jain to Tejraj Balar as per Affidavit. C-39466 I have changed my name from Kanchan Jain to Kanchandevi Balar as per Affidavit. C-39467 I have changed my name from Celine Magdeline Noronha to Celine Noronha as per Affidavit. C-39468 I have changed my name from Manojkumar Laljibhai Makwana to Manojbhai Laljibhai Makwana as per Affidavit. C-39469 I have changed my name from Mohammad Faran farooq Shaikh to Mohammad Farhan Farooq Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39470 I have changed my name from Vazirali Sadruddin Pirani to Vazir Sadruddin Pirani as per Affidavit. C-39471 I have changed my name from Gulfan Jakir Shaikh to Gulfam Jakir Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39472 I have changed my name from Jakir Imamuddin Shaikh to Jakir Mohammed Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-39473 I have changed my name from Ankur Kumar Prakashbhai Shah to Ankur Prakashbhai Shah as per Affidavit dated 12/03/2014. C-39474 I have changed my name from Meena Hareshwar Dhanur to Mariya Hatim Nandarbarwala as per Affidavit. C-39475 I have changed my name from Abhijit Gangadhar Nandi to Abhijit Gadadhar Nandi as per Affidavit. C-39476

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Punters may get Rs.2.25 for every rupee if they bet on BJP winning 225 seats. Bookies are willing to give Rs.1.80 on every rupee bet on chances of Congress winning even 85 seats. The odds of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi becoming country's PM is pegged at 0.47 paise over a rupee and the same for Congress' scion Rahul Gandhi is Rs.6.75. Higher the odds, lesser is the chance of those winning. Betting rate on Uttar Pradesh (UP) politician Mulayam Singh Yadav becoming PM is Rs.11 and it is Rs.16 for Mamata Banerjee. Taking a direct hit on the activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), bookies have discounted him for the simple reason that the new entrant in politics has no funds and lacks manpower to deal with the gargantuan task of managing poll booths and various such operations. In addition, Kejriwal’s inability to effectively run the Delhi

With regard to Mumbai, bookies fathom that out of the overall six seats in city, two will be smoothly acquired by BJP and one seat by Congress. There will be a strong fight for the rest of the three seats between several parties including the local parties like Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Being quite specific, the bookies said, BJP's Kirit Somaiya and Gopal Shetty will secure the two seats and one will be won by Congress MP Priya Dutt out of the total six seats.

government is the chief reason being sighted against AAP, informed the bookies. According to the few punters who spoke with the ADC, corruption is the single biggest issue which has become an Achilles Heel of the incumbent party. It will be a major factor for the current ruling government's defeat, added the punters. Meanwhile, the bookies also believe that J. Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK would end up supporting Modi.

Betting on 2014 General Elections

(Number of seats may go up in the next few days of campaigning) 1) BJP – 215 to 225 seats 4) Third Front – 80 seats 2) Congress – 70 to 75 seats 5) State wise seats 3) UPA – 105 seats 6) Party (BJP) State Number UP 40-45 Maharashtra 20 Bihar 20 MP 20 Gujarat 22-24 Rajasthan 20-22 Chhattisgarh 07 Jharkhand 06 J&K 04 Goa 01 Uttaranchal Assam 03 Haryana 04 Karnatata 13 Orissa 05 Union Territory 05 North East (Arunachal) 02 Bengal 02 Delhi 03 Himachal Pradesh 02 Punjab 06 Tamil Nadu 01 Telangana 02 Who will be the PM? 1) Narendra Modi Rs.0.47 2) Rahul Gandhi Rs.6.75 3) Mulayam Singh Yadav Rs 11.50

Seats: (odds in Rs over and above every one rupee bet) BJP 200 0.25 210 0.58 215 1.10 220 1.80 225 2.25

Congress 70 0.26 p 775 0.68 p 80 1.10 85 1.80 AAP 06 07 08 09 10

0.36 0.62 1.10 1.80 2.50

4) Mamta Banerjee 5) J. Jayalalithaa 6) Nitish Kumar 7) Arvind Kejriwal

Rs.16.00 Rs.22.00 Rs.35.00 Rs.200

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planation, the new conductor slapped me. I then asked him round at Sion Depot before to take the bus to the local pobeginning a fresh round that lice station,” said Johnson, would have taken Johnson to who filed a complaint with the Sion Hospital. Sion police after finishing his At Sion Depot, Johnson re- check-up at the Sion Hospital. quested the conductor to let Oredictably, the Sion police him remain sitting in the bus have registered a Non Cogas he could not walk and that nizable offense under 323 he would buy a new ticket IPC against the BEST conwhen the bus began another ductor, while BEST officials round. However, a new driver contend, “The passenger was and conductor took over and not ready to buy a new ticket the conductor got angry when for a second round. He is he saw a passenger was al- obliged to buy a fresh ticket ready sitting in the bus. As for a fresh round which he Johnson explained his situa- declined. After commotion, tion, an argument followed. the bus was taken to the po“Despite my request and ex- lice station.”

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Uddhav-Fadnavis call a truce, not before Uddhav asks BJP to come clean about its intentions Azad Shrivastav | ADC

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can be a vote spoiler and that people will vote for the Mahe overnight fire-fight- hayuti only. He said that the ing operation ended Sena was a natural ally of the yesterday with Shiv BJP and that their three Sena president Uddhav decade old alliance was inThackeray and Maharashtra tact. Fadnavis stated that he BJP unit president Devendra called on Thackeray in the Fadnavis calling a truce over morning to reassure him that the bickering between the the BJP had not changed its two long standing saffron al- stand. “Some forces were trylies. But not before Thackeray ing to create confusion asked the BJP leadership to through media and hence I clarify as to who called the met Thackeray for direct shots in its state affairs. Pos- communication”. He added ing a second query, he that the BJP cadres will work wanted to know whether the in support of Sena candidates BJP would seek outside sup- as well. port just like AAP's Arvind KeHowever, the aftershocks jriwal did post Delhi assembly continued for the Sena. Just election results. The fires were as Thackeray announced the doused in the evening with name of Shrirang Barne for BJP's Maharashtra in-charge the Maval Lok Sabha seat, sitRajiv Pratap Rudy clarifying ting party MP Gajanan Babar that Fadnavis was at the helm walked out of the party and is of party affairs in the state reported to have joined the and that since BJP-led NDA NCP camp. In the overnight was in a position to secure drama, Rudy and Fadnavis comfortable majority, they called on Thackeray to asdid not need anyone's out- suage his anger. Thackeray side support. stated that he would be callLater speaking to newsper- ing on BJP president Rajnath sons at state BJP office, Fad- Singh to seek clarification on navis remarked that no one the two queries.

most three decades ago. The Sena president reminded the BJP that during its time of crisis his party stood firm by it. He said that until now there was no problem that the alliance faced till the run-up to this election. Without naming Gadkari he said that some people were trying to play spoilsport when everything was going smooth and in favour of the Mahayuti. Taking potshots at Gadkari's attempts to hob-nob with MNS, he remarked that if the BJP is seeking outside support to form government then what difference is there left between them and the AAP. Without taking names, he further remarked that those (MNS) who are finished in politics are using Modi mask to find relevance. That will not get them votes, he added. Thackeray added that getting power is not like reality TV Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray during a meeting after announcing party candidates for the upcoming shows. Sources in the Sena Loksabha elections, on Tuesday. were miffed over what they Later in the afternoon, oblique reference to med- who was in-charge of its state felt was Gadkari's attempt to speaking to newspersons at dling of former BJP president affairs. He said that the BJP- provide much needed boost Sena Bhavan an unusually Nitin Gadkari in state affairs, Sena alliance was formed on for revival of a downcast MNS belligerent Thackeray in an wanted the BJP to clarify as to the bedrock of Hindutva al- just days before the polls.

Kejriwal’s Mumbai campaign kicks off today By Suyash Padate

fter taking on the BJP and its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in their saffron stronghold Gujarat amid much hue and cry, Aam Admi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will kick-start the party's campaigning in Mumbai today by commuting in a local train and an auto rickshaw. Living up to its common man image, the party is all set to make the impact with a different style of approaching people. After landing at the airport in the morning, the 45-year-old will catch an auto-rickshaw to go to Andheri Railway station. The for- AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal mer Delhi Chief Minister has decided to travel in a local Eastern Freeway to reach the train to Churchgate too. Dur- Mumbai North-East coning this 40 minutes ride, he stituency where social acwill interact with commuters tivist Medha Patkar is the AAP on board about their day-to- candidate. He will then take day problems.He will first at- off for Nagpur. tend the media meet at the It may be recalled that in press club. Later in the day, 2012, Congress president he will drive to different parts Rahul Gandhi had made a of the city in support of his surprise decision during his candidates. He will use the trip to Mumbai to use the

local train, drawing media attention and remarks for his attempt at impressive politics. Today it's aam admi Kejriwal's turn to travel in the crowded Mumbai local train. Significantly, the AAP is just over a year old and is being seen as a major disruptor of

the political scenario. Though opinion polls show that it may not win many seats in the national election, it's perceived as setting the agenda on issues like corruption. As a result, the AAP has posed major challenge before all the major political parties.

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oday when Arvind Kejriwal comes to Mumbai, he will find a hostile scenario unlike in Delhi where the Congress had become hugely unpopular. He did not have to worry about any other party there. In Mumbai, he could perhaps take on the Congress successfully but he will be faced with a strong opposition from two regional parties – the Shiv Sena and the MNS. His party workers must have already done some spade work in the city and assessed people's perceptions with regard to the Aam Aadmi Party. The Shiv Sena and the MNS are not just going to just watch his antics here but also are likely to take necessary steps to ensure he will make no headway. In the first place, Arvind Kejriwal does not know Marathi. He is an outsider who comes one fine morning and tries to grab some poll space. One can expect from him a list of urgent plans to improve Mumbai and help the common man. People in the city are not so dumb as to believe that this stranger can do something for them. He is likely to be a big flop in Mumbai. He was a big flop in Modi's Gujarat. He had prepared a list of facts and figures to show that Chief Minister Narendra Modi's claims regarding the growth and governance in Gujarat were false. The AAP's candidate from Gujarat does not seem to have a ghost of a chance to make it to the Lok Sabha. Over the last few months, it has become clear that Kejriwal is not himself an aam aadmi. There is always a big difference between what he says and does. For instance when he became chief minister, he asked for two large bungalows with five rooms each. Only a couple of days ago, this man who loses no opportunity to make scathing attack on politicians' luxury travel by plane, went himself by a private jet from Jaipur to Delhi.

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SENSE of helplessness, or should I say hopelessness, has overwhelmed the Congress party. Its leader and mascot for the 2014 polls, Rahul Gandhi, has become almost invisible just as the last mile begins. Party circles are disturbed on several counts. One, the war room on Gurudwara Rakabganj Road, the nerve centre of the victorious 2009 campaign, seems to have been disbanded. Rahul and his team don’t go there anymore. They are closeted in Rahul’s bungalow on Tughlaq Lane these days. The rest of the party has no clue what they are up to or indeed, whether they are at all monitoring and managing the 2014 elections as they were supposed to. Two, Rahul has downsized his campaign significantly. He’s switched from mega rallies to smaller gatherings and road shows. Often, he puts in only a brief appearance. At his last meeting in Rajasthan, he spoke for just six minutes. And most of the time, the local Congress unit is not even informed that he’s on his way. Three, he’s virtually stopped meeting party leaders. A senior leader involved in negotiations for an alliance with a regional party complained to Rahul about not getting an appointment. The Gandhi scion politely told him to meet Sonia. He said he wanted to be among the people. The only communication between Team Rahul and the rest of the party is via SMS messages and emails. Occasionally, a telephone call goes out. Four, the expensive ad campaign featuring Rahul is on hold. Party insiders are filled with foreboding of a repeat of the 2009 campaign when Rahul suddenly withdrew from the front line halfway through the process and stopped the release of hoardings and posters featuring him. Ostensibly, the ad team has been asked to go back to the drawing board because the lines they came up with weren’t catchy. But Congress circles are wondering whether it’s a sign that Rahul has decided not to lead from the front. The BJP had hoped to make this a US presidential style contest between Rahul and Narendra Modi. Instead, Rahul seems to have moved out of the frame. Modi may look invincible because there’s no-one to chal-

lenge him nationally, but he’s lost his main talking point.

how many more will switch loyalty as MPs look for greener pastures in what could be a watershed election.

Shifting loyalties

HE Rajya Sabha faces an unprecedented situation. As many as three of its members have switched parties mid-course, which means the RS secretariat may have to take the unprecedented step of moving to disqualify them. The three are: S.P. Baghel who left the BSP to join the BJP, former SP leader Amar Singh who recently joined the RLD and Ram

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ORMER army chief V.K. Singh may have joined the BJP but he seems to be having trouble getting the constituency of his choice. He wants Bhiwani in Haryana, where he comes from. But the BJP is insisting that he contest from Jhunjunu in Rajasthan. The argument that’s being put forward is that Jhunjunu has a huge voter segment of army and ex-army people and a former army chief would be an instant hit. The trouble is that Jhunjunu also has a strong Jat presence and Singh is a Rajput. But the bigger problem apparently is that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to field a former army man as well, Lt. General Raj Kadyan, who is a known and outspoken critic of Singh. If Singh agrees to the BJP’s proposition, Jhunjunu will see an interesting battle between two retired generals. There’s worse news for Singh. The BJP has never ever won Jhunjunu.

Arati R. Jerath Kirpal Yadav who has left RJD and is slated to join the BJP. Yadav threw RS secretariat officials into a tizzy by asking whether he could “recondition” himself after quitting RJD. After bemused officials figured out what he meant by the word recondition, they told him that he faced disqualification if he quit. Yadav promptly opened negotiations with both JD(U) and BJP and is believed to have swung a Lok Sabha ticket from Patliputra from the latter. Singh escaped disqualification a couple of years ago because he was expelled by the SP and the RS decided to allow him to retain his membership of the House as an unattached member. But now that he has joined another party, he no longer enjoys that immunity. The churn is breathtaking. Three familiar faces could well be missing when the RS meets again after the polls. And who knows

RSS in action

HE RSS has decided to pull out the stops to try and help Narendra Modi win over 200 seats in the upcoming polls. It has pressed more than 3,000 swayamsevaks into action, one for every assembly constituency across the country. Each has been appointed co-ordinator for the constituency and his job is to oversee the election management on behalf of the candidate. The swayamsevaks are distributing pamphlets, doing door-to-door campaigns and picking out suitable people for booth management on polling day. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has set targets for each co-ordinator. He wants at least three managers for each polling booth. BJP circles are taken aback by the extent of RSS involvement in the election. One source said that he has never seen the RSS do such minute management. The question that’s being asked now is: what price will the RSS demand from Modi if he does become PM?

The many origins of Lent L

ent is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation of the celebration of Easter. In the desire to renew the liturgical practices of the Church, The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of Vatican Council II stated, "The two elements which are especially characteristic of Lent -the recalling of baptism or the preparation for it, and penance -- should be given greater emphasis in the liturgy and in liturgical catechesis. It is by means of them that the Church prepares the faithful for the celebration of Easter, while they hear God's word more frequently and devote more time to prayer". The word Lent itself is derived from the AngloSaxon words lencten, meaning 'Spring,' and lenctentid, which literally means not only 'Springtide' but also was the word for 'March,' the month in which the majority of Lent falls. Did the Church always have this time before Easter? Since the earliest times of the Church, there is evidence of some kind of Lenten preparation for Easter. For instance, St. Irenaeus wrote to Pope St. Victor I, commenting on the celebration of Easter and the differences between practices in the East and the West: "The dispute is not only about the day, but also about the actual character of the fast. Some think that they ought to fast for one day, some for two, others for still more; some make their 'day' last 40 hours on end. Such variation in

the observance did not originate in our own day, but very much earlier, in the time of our forefathers". (Eusebius, History of the Church, V, 24). When Rufinus translated this passage from Greek into Latin, the punctuation made between "40" and "hours" made the meaning to appear to be "40 days, twentyfour hours a day." The importance of the passage, nevertheless, remains that since the time of "our forefathers" -- always an expression for the apostles -- a 40-day period of Lenten preparation existed. However, the actual practices and duration of Lent were still

MATTER & SPIRIT not homogenous throughout the Church. Lent becomes more regularised after the legalisation of Christianity in A.D. 313. The Council of Nicea, in its disciplinary canons, noted that two provincial synods should be held each year, "one before the 40 days of Lent." St. Athanasius in his 'Festal Letters' implored his congregation to make a 40-day fast prior to the more intense fasting of Holy Week. St. Cyril of Jerusalem in his Catechectical Lectures, which are the paradigm for our current RCIA programs, had 18 pre-baptismal instructions given to the catechumens during Lent. St. Cyril of Alexandria in his series of 'Festal Letters' also noted the practices and duration of Lent, emphasising the 40-day period of fasting. Finally, Pope St. Leo preached that the

faithful must "fulfill with their fasts the Apostolic institution of the 40 days," again noting the apostolic origins of Lent. One can safely conclude that by the end of the fourth century, the 40-day period of Easter preparation known as Lent existed, and that prayer and fasting constituted its primary spiritual exercises. Of course, the number "40" has always had special spiritual significance regarding preparation. On Mount Sinai, preparing to receive the Ten Commandments, "Moses stayed there with the Lord for 40 days and 40 nights, without eating any food or drinking any water". Elijah walked "40 days and 40 nights" to the mountain of the Lord, Mount Horeb (another name for Sinai). Most importantly, Jesus fasted and prayed for "40 days and 40 nights" in the desert before He began His public ministry. Once the 40 days of Lent were established, the next development concerned how much fasting was to be done. In Jerusalem, for instance, people fasted for 40 days, Monday through Friday, but not on Saturday or Sunday, thereby making Lent last for eight weeks. In Rome and in the West, people fasted for six weeks, Monday through Saturday, thereby making Lent last for six weeks. Eventually, the practice prevailed of fasting for six days a week over the course of six weeks, and Ash Wednesday was instituted to bring the number of fast days before Easter to 40. – Fr. William Saunders

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Nandan Nilekani: Worthy candidate, wrong party! THERE cannot be a more worthy candidate in the coming Parliamentary elections than ex-Infosys chief Nandan Nilekani but unfortunately he is fighting on a wrong Party ticket as the fate of Congress looks gloomy even before the elections have begun with exit polls even forecasting the worst ever defeat for the government in power. Nilekani is honest and capable, intelligent and hardworking and our country badly needs personalities like him in politics and governance. Infosys was started from scratch to become a world class organisation by Nilekani and his colleagues for whom hard work and commitment are a religion. Our country needs selfless men like him to transform the fate of young India into a great nation, one of the best in the globe. Congress rule in the last decade saw a lot of scams and corruption but one hopes the Bengaluru voters elect Nilekani on his own persona and worthiness. Irrespective of his political ideologies, people

Monorail's just a joy ride APROPOS to your front page story on monorail. Yes, it is a fact that presently the monorail is nothing but a joy ride. MMRDA should have at least planned to include one station apart from Chembur in the first phase. Now maybe only those who stay at Chembur and work in the refineries or the RCF will be able to use it for transportation. However even now, since it is run only up to 3.00 pm, it cannot be used for re-

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like him should be roped by any government that comes to power so that he brings about a sea change to transform our country into a progressive nation. Wishing Nilekani the very best for the coming polls, hoping against hope that he would be successful not just in the coming polls but in politics as well. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

NOT A GOOD CHOICE: Though Nandan Nilekani is a honourable person, his decision to represent the Congress is not right as the party has lost its credibility due to scams and corrupt practices of its members. lon of the party, never allow any opportunity to go by in severely criticizing NaMo? The entire gamut of the “secular” party’s propaganda machinery seems to have LETTER OF been centred around only THE DAY one entity, viz. the Gujarat Chief Minister. Does a "no threat" personality like Modi deserve this much attention so as to get hounded from all sides including the sleuths of the caged parrot (CBI), in addition to the political

THE good news from the Congress camp is that Nilekani has condescended to be its Lok Sabha candidate from Bengaluru even at the risk of tarnishing his honest image by joining a party of scamsters. Congress may save itself from ultimate rout if it declares Nilekani as its Prime Ministerial choice. The bad news from BJP camp is giving ticket to Yeddyurappa, thus paving the way for rehabilitation of Ashok Chavan and Kalmadi in Maharashtra. Its joining hands with Paswan legitimises Congress-Lalu handshake in BIhar.

all the Mumbai seats and in other parts of Maharashtra. I strongly feel that decision of Raj to support BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is a political ploy to create a rift between BJP-SS for his own political gain. The urgent need of the hour is that Raj Thackeray and his party MNS which has solid local people's support should not get involved in any controversy and must contest all the 48 Lok Sabha seats to prove his worth once and for all. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

Gandhi's killing irrelevant today

der leak was noticed and fell on the deck before the other team members shifted him to nearby St. George hospital. The whole thing is a mere accident, which can happen anywhere, leave alone in the navy, where toxic gas is stored. Here again navy's efficiency is doubted for a wrong reason ! — Govindan Unny, Malad

Gulabi Gang chief's sacking Buzz of discontentment against Sampat Pal was growing for her alleged involvement in self promotion at the cost of the organisation’s mission and she was sacked from the Gulabi Gang or Pink Sisters. Incidentally, a film under this title starring Bollywood’s iconic celebrities Madhuri Dixit and Juhu Chawla, has been produced, released and is running successfully. According to Gulabi Gang national convener Jayprakash Shivhare there seems to be a huge resentment in the organisation against Pal as she had been playing in the hands of the Congress party and stopped holding meetings of the group and used to take decisions autocratically. Not only this, she contested Assembly elections on Congress ticket without taking any suggestion from other members of the group.

THIS has reference to your editorial 'Did RSS kill Gandhi' (ADC, Mar.11). It is hardly surprising that the courts exonerated the RSS in the matter of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, since no prosecutable evidence could be found against them. But there is no denying that, while Nathuram Godse may not have been directly instructed by the RSS, he was nonetheless heavily influenced by their ideology. The real issue however, is that Gandhi's assassination has no relevance in — A.K.R. Hemmady, Virar today's India. I do not understand why national leaders from both major parties keep raking up antickets by their respective parties cient history which has absolutely "claiming" their winning ability. no impact on the daily lives of ordi— K.V. Raman, Malad Does the political parties of India nary Indians. It only serves to really think voters are fools or have demonstrate that they are bereft of they taken them for granted that original ideas and reluctant to disthey "love" corruption and hence cuss the genuine concerns of the like to be ruled by corrupt politi- voters. This is the unfortunate IT is one of the best Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) which cians. If we keep electing them choice before us. — Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba was registered in the year 1983 and these parties will keep throwing up working towards the social causes back to us the same lot (or same of our nation. I visited this NGO, type of thugs again and again). It's Vatsalya Trust along with my colnow up to the common voters either to take this insult lying down or YET another accident in a Naval leagues twice in Kanjurmarg, and I send a strong denial of such candi- ship due for commissioning and the became very emotional and could dates by defeating them. Our choice Engineering commander lost his not bear to see the little newly born now will determine the future life. While the navy chief has already babies being cared for by the NGO. I course of elections then be it gen- resigned owning moral responsibil- am distressed when I think those ity for the last freak accident where parents who give birth to these ineral or parliamentary. — Abdul Monim, Vashi two sailors lost their life, fingers fants and abandon them for no fault were pointed again at the navy's in- of theirs. efficiency, when it lost a ComThis NGO runs an orphanage, mander on pre-seaworthy balwadi, child and parents guidJUST because of the bitter relation- inspection of a 'Destroyer' class ance centre and also has a Patient ship Raj Thackeray has with his warship presumably due to carbon Assistant Course and gives comcousin Uddhav, his party MNS dioxide leakage which was noticed puter training to many children wants to teach Shiv Sena a very by himself. who come to this NGO every year strong lesson by fielding their own The Board of Enquiry by the navy and takes care of their developcandidate against them in the forth- is on as mandatory. Preliminary re- ment, schooling and other necessicoming Lok Sabha elections which port suggests death due to an injury ties in life. Hats off to this NGO and may divide the votes of the BJP-SS sustained on forehead as the com- its members who take care of the and will benefit the Congress-NCP mander was on the run to escape poor and needy kids who come to alliance which happened last time the leak and hit the hatch (door) of their NGO. — Murugesh Iyer, Thane resulting in Congress-NCP winning the compartment where the cylin-

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Indian Navy's image sullied

Raj playing political game

NOT A SOLUTION: The timings of the monorail service and it's location are not conducive towards regular use by the public for serious travel. turn journey. The Wadala monorail station is in a godforsaken place with no local transport available. Hence it cannot be useful for a serious ride or real transportation. They should have connected it to Wadala railway station, then it would be a transport solution.For another two years, MMRDA will have to wait for real transport solution when the monorail will be connected to Jacob Circle in the second phase. Till then it's sheer waste of taxpayers' money. — Sharad Kumar, Mumbai

Why's Cong hounding Modi? RIGHT from the start of the poll campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, 2014, the Congressmen have been steadfastly maintaining that Mr. Narenadra Modi does not pose any threat to the 130-year-old party. If that be so, then why do all the Congressmen, right from those at the grassroot level to the top eche-

war let loose by the "secularists"? — Arun Malankar, Santacruz

THE Congress seems to have exhausted all the ammunition at their disposal with which they had hoped to corner and subdue Narendra Modi-led BJP. So now they are back to their old oft-repeated gimmick, viz. to raise the bogey of the RSS being the organisation responsible for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. How far they succeed in their “fresh” offensive would be known on the night of May 16, 2014 or by afternoon on May 17, 2014. — Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

Shun corrupt candidates THAT'S really shameful - now one has to select between a hundred crore alleged corrupt candidate or a thousand crore alleged accused. The Kalmadis and the Yeddyurappas have been conveniently given

Gavaskar is right, Duncan Fletcher must go THIS refers to 'Gavaskar tears into Fletcher' (ADC, Mar 11) – the former celebrated opener who has 10,122 runs with 34 centuries to his name in Test cricket is absolutely right in calling for dumping Duncan Fletcher, the coach of Team India immediately and bringing in Rahul Dravid as the coach. In fact this should have been done long back, before our series with the South Africans. This man is mostly dumb and does not communicate with his players and is certainly not in the same class as of John Wright or Gary Kirsten. And, as Gavaskar has pointed out, Fletcher has not been an achiever in international cricket to merit an appointment as the coach of our team. Vengsarkar has also said that Fletcher has not been watching our domestic tournaments to be

NO MERIT: Sunil Gavaskar has called for Duncan Fletcher's ouster as Team India coach since Fletcher has not done anything remarkable to prove his capability till date. able to identify talent. The BCCI needs to shed its 'phoren' mania and give the job to one of our own retired cricketers like Dravid who

is capable of doing a very good job quietly and is held in high esteem by all our players. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

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A chance to fly yourself

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n the last one month since a flight simulation facility opened at Phoenix Marketcity in Kurla, nearly 600 people have tried their hand in flying a Boeing 737, a Cessna 172 or a fighter jet. And it is not surprising that the fighter jet wins over the other two, making it very apparent that lots of men remain boys with a dream at the centre of their hearts, to be a “fighter pilot”!Flight 4 Fantasy is an opportunity to experience a flight in a fixed simulator in a controlled and relaxed environment. But the audio and visual system is good enough to ensure that you don't get too relaxed.Claimed to be the country's first flight simulator open to the public in Bengaluru in 2012, this is the company's second branch, and the flight experience is realistic enough to cautiously enthuse those who have always wondered what it must be to fly an airliner..The ADC went there to experience it as well, thinking it was just another video game. Two cockpit-replicas of small planes – the fighter jet and a Cessna were visible in a showroom space. The cockpit of the Boeing was inside, and in each case, staff in “airline uniforms” waited beside the doors to make the experience more enjoyable and authentic.Our earlier experience of a simulator was of sailing a Delhi class warship used to train Indian Navy sailors and officers. It was gigantic and floating (not-fixed), with movements that simulated tides, so we were confident that this experience would not be too much to handle.The Captain briefed us on various digital clocks on the control panel, including a primary flight display (PFD), mode control panel (MCP), navigation

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It's all systems go as pilots Sajeed Shaikh (L) and Arjun Malhotra of the Boeing 737 flight simulator at Phoenix Marketcity ready for take off. display (ND), back-up instruments and dos and don'ts in cockpit. Then he repeated the exercise in the Boeing airliner.You get an option to either be the Captain of the flight or the Co-pilot. Naturally, we chose to Captain the flight with final command and responsibility for all lives on board. It was a heady feeling. We assumed charge and chose to fly to

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structed us to attain a speed of 260km/hr to take off. We did. Then we relaxed, because apparently this is the toughest task.An alarm sounded. Apparently, already we were flying into the Alps so the copilot asked for suggestions to save us all from crashing. We suggested climbing higher but were told that we were short of time, so on his sug-

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gestion, we turned the angle of the flight, checked the topography and fixed our route. When we felt everything was alright, we put the flight on auto pilot mode and comfortably listened to the co-pilot explaining the function of Primary Flight Display which shows airspeed, altitude, heading and vertical speed. Then he explained the Navigation Display (ND) which overlays information regarding aircraft's current route plan, weather information, air traffic and restricted air space. Finally, he explained the Control Panel that gives information about maps and compass. After half an hour, we chose to land at Zurich airport manually. We are afraid it was a rather hard landing but it was safe. Error of judgement on our part.It was extremely realistic experience as simulator was replica of cockpit and actual map of airport and terrain including Alps mountains with full topography details. But it was a wonderful experience especially since no-one died.Others have already discovered the joys of simulated piloting. Among them is Vivek Taylor, an instructor in Australia who flies small planes and who is here on holiday. “It was a great experience and awesome equipment”, he said, adding that he would be back.Celebrity actor Arjan Bajwa who had taken experience of the flight wrote in the feedback: “Amazing experience and please open one in western suburbs.”

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he most important aspect about student exchange programmes is that they offer a distinct and unparallel learning experience for students going beyond their curriculum. While industrial visits and other educational trips sponsored by colleges and institutions are an integral part of students’ educational curve, exchange programmes offer them an opportunity to see and understand how their peers and contemporaries at other institutions get to learn similar concepts. Many thus assume that student exchange programmes are only effective when conducted with an international university. This is definitely not the case. It is quite necessary to understand that the viability and success of student exchange programmes doesn’t depend on going abroad to a foreign varsity but is also about going to institutions within India as well. According to Prof. Asha Gala, Head of Department, Economics, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, exchange programmes bridge the gap between the sociocultural diversity that exists across the length and breadth of the country. “Students get exposed to so many variations in culture, background and language. These aspects cannot be replicated within a classroom and as such indigenous exchange programmes within institutions across India are as important as international universities’ oriented exchange programs are,” she explains. Whilst speaking of socio-cultural background differences, it is also essential to pinpoint the aspect of urban and rural educational differences. According to Prof. Gala who’s conducted her share of student exchange programmes in varied urban and rural colleges across India, it often emerges that certain semi-urban and rural colleges seem to be equipped with better space and area allotment as compared to some of the top-colleges within metropolitan cities. “Talking of infrastructural facilities, there have been many instances where I have been pleasantly surprised by the facili-

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Avinash Somanathan, Third Year Engineering Student, VESIT “In terms of engineering, exchange programmes are mainly conducted at the doctoral level and as such doctoral studies’ candidates from India get to understand how the world is going about in research activities. Student exchange programmes also help students to get more lucrative offers in the field of their interest. Moreover, in addition, the whole experience is quite challenging as students get to go beyond their comfort zone to learn important educational aspects. But though there are these advantages, personally, I believe that student exchange programmes need to be conducted for project work rather than for learning purposes. This will help students to gain knowledge on a more practical level rather than on a theoretical level.”

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ties and opportunities available to students in some semi-urban and even rural areas. Opportunities, when lacking forcing students from institutes in top-tiered cities to complain about,” she clarifies. Apart from these facets, opportunities to learn and imbibe from the different teaching methodologies are yet another advantage that students stand to get from exchange programmes. And this aspect of learning from different teaching techniques is not restricted to students but extends to teachers and professors as well. And while it is a lesserknown fact, it’s nonetheless true that there are indeed several such exchange programmes conducted by various varsities focusing towards enriching the existing qualitative availability of professors. Speaking of exchange programmes and prejudices, a recently released list of the world’s top colleges has given way to many questions being raised about the qualitative stan-

Student exchange programmes across educational institutions are important in a number of ways and offer students a distinct learning experience while providing opportunities to learn and imbibe from the different teaching methodologies available to them, finds Sharada Iyer DESPAT CH & COURIER

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FIRM INTEREST IN BANKING

I am currently studying in TYBcom, Mumbai University. I’m interested in the field of Banking. I have applied for the post of a clerk job in Indian Bank and am also pursuing my Diploma in Banking from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. Is this diploma useful? Am I going on the right track? —Zenia Acharya

You are certainly on the right track. Pursuing a course related to a banking field will be useful provided you get a job in the same field [or a related field] and will also be able to apply the theory studied in day-to-day working. Most importantly keeping yourself updated and upgraded is an effective tool for survival in the job market.

I am currently pursuing second year Engineering. I am interested in studying Chartered Accountancy after completing BE. I have done my HSC in Science. Am I eligible for CA CPT entrance test? Should I join classes for CPT from now? —Achill Nair You are eligible to appear for the CPT. Joining classes would be helpful as presently you are studying a course totally unrelated to the field of accounts and finance. Please identify the reasons of choosing a different career path and also bear in mind that the CA is a demanding course and will require focus where the entry to the course is easy, but the exit [given the difficulty levels] is quite a challenge for many. So think well before taking the plunge.

I am a BMS graduate. What other post graduation fields are available for me other than MMS or MBA? —Ricky Other than management studies, you can opt for post-graduation studies in the field of Humanities, Social Work, Law, Teaching, Special Education, Library Science, Journalism, Advertising, Films and Broadcasting, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality and so on. You can even opt for appearing for competitive exams like State/Central Civil Services, Defence Services, Banks, Financial Institutions, Railways and so on. Your scope depends on your abilities. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

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dards the top-ranked Indian institutes and the sustained presence of student exchange programmes in the wake of such a development. Prof. Gala however explains that the rankings of Indian institutes wouldn’t impact much on the student exchange programmes. She states, “Rankings are based on certain criteria which may not be applicable to all regions in the world. As such rankings of institutes aren’t an indicator of the best seat of knowledge.” She elaborates by giving the example of how studentteacher ratio in a country like India could affect its ranking in the global platform on account of the country’s large population. While it still remains to be seen about the continuity and sustainability of global student exchange programmes, it can’t be denied that within the country itself the concept will find a lot of takers considering the amount of educational-oriented development that every region in India can attest to.

Master strokes by the Little Masters

unique ‘Art Appreciation’ exhibition was held on March 11 at MET Rishikul Vidyalaya (MRV). This was not just a regular display of artwork. In fact, the exhibition was a window to the ancient cave paintings around the world, which were showcased in modern light. Students from Grade III to Grade VIII had the rare opportunity to explore their imagination and express their creativity in an exceptional style. At first, the students were exposed to a few prominent forms of cave paintings across the globe through observation, analysis and self-exploration. They then compared the various forms of art and presented their understandings of the same. Finally, the students converted their learnings to current scenarios. They presented

ancient paintings in contemporary form by incorporating modern elements into the artwork. For instance, world famous monuments were recreated through Warli Art; cave paintings from the Bimbetka caves in India, Paleolithic cave paintings from the Lascaux caves in France and Neolithic pictographs from the caves of Egypt were emulated into modern forms and displayed. Parents and visitors alike were truly amazed at the extraordinary range of talent displayed by the children. Through this programme, MRV aims to win the International School Award (ISA), a benchmarking project by the British Council that credits schools as having an outstanding level of support for nurturing global citizenship amongst the youth.

Want to study law in the UK

My daughter is currently studying through IGCSE in Mumbai and wishes to continue her A Levels abroad. She has a UK citizenship. I would like to know of High Schools in Leicester for the Sixth Form. —Rupali Some of the reputed schools in Leicester that your daughter can choose from are The Leicester High School for Girls, English Martyrs Catholic School, The Leicestershire Montessori Preparatory School, the Uppingham School and the Ashby School. All of these schools have A-Levels. The Uppingham School has a boarding school too. The rest are day schools. Since you have mentioned that your daughter has a UK citizenship, she could avail of the scholarships and bursaries that the respective schools may have provisions for. The standard requirements for gaining entry into these schools are the evaluation of the GCSE grades, entrance examinations and entrance interview to gauge capability and interest. The requirements would vary from school to school. In addition, on an average, the annual day school fees is approximately £21000 and approximately £31000 for the boarding school. If your daughter is involved in extra curriculars like music, art, etc. she could avail of these scholarships too in certain schools. My son wants to pursue his undergraduate at Cornell University. I have heard of the Tata Scholarship for Indian students. Could you provide me information on the scholarship and the application procedure for the same. —Geet The TATA Scholarship has been introduced to provide financial aid for undergraduate Indian students. The scholarship supports 20 scholars in one academic year. The student would receive the scholarship for the entire duration of their undergraduate course at Cornell. However, there are certain conditions specified for Indian students who could avail of the scholarship. The student must be a citizen of India and

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should have secured admissions to the undergraduate course at Cornell. The application process comprises filling in an application form post securing an admission to Cornell. The application form is available on their website. The scholar-

ship however gives preference to certain courses. Application to the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning; the College of Engineering; the Applied Economics and Management major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; and majors across colleges in the biological sciences, physical sciences and social sciences are given preferences for scholarships.

My son currently has an IB score of 38. He is looking at practising law abroad.

As your son is interested in practising law in the UK, it is a good choice to study law in the UK. For an IB score of 38, there are many good colleges like LSE, UCL, Durham, Warwick, Nottingham University, The University of Bristol Law School and the Glasgow University. These colleges are well-known for their law courses. They have stringent entry requirements too. Colleges like LSE, UCL and Durham expect students applying to their Law courses to appear for LNAT. LNAT is a Law Aptitude Test that tests for the student’s aptitude and not the legal knowledge. It measures the verbal reasoning skills of an individual. For more information on LNAT you could visit their official website. These colleges expect an IELTS score of seven on an average in all their components. UCL however expects a score of 7.5 overall and 6.5 in each of their components. LSE also has a test on mathematics, an essay and interview which is on invitation. The duration of this course at UCL and Glasgow is for four years while at LSE, Durham, Warwick and The Nottingham University it is for three years.

Envy–the deadliest sin

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lways mistaken for jealously, envy is one of those sins that is according to me the deadliest. Envy is something that crawls into us and lives within just like a parasite. A parasite that keeps growing and stays there till it eats you up. Envy is the want, the desire for something that one can't attain. It's the want of attaining superficial things that we can't achieve. The reason that you can't have it doesn't matter, but that's the same thing that makes you want to have more and more of it. That want till a certain extent is good but then it kills you and no one else. It'll affect you more than anyone. The world will never care about

what's happening inside your tiny little head. Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy. So we shouldn't envy, we should overcome it. Envy for everyone can be different things but in the end it's all the same. It rots their souls, allowing them to justify their greed until they believe these to be virtues. Such people are convinced that the doors of heaven will be opened only to poor wretches like themselves who go through life without leaving any trace but their threadbare attempts to belittle others and to exclude – and destroy if possible – those who, by the simple fact of their existence, show up their own poorness of spirit, mind, and guts. Blessed be the one at whom the fools bark, because his soul will never belong to them.

Globalising the harvest festival

A must-watch! Movie: Queen Starring: Kangana Ranaut

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ow do we teach little ones about the cultures and festivals celebrated in India and abroad? Giving them technical information will not help with the real picture, in that case getting them involved works wonders and they get hands-on information which makes it easy to grasp the concept. Working on these lines, Oxford

Jiggly kids of Oxford International School provided the children a platform to celebrate harvest festivals of India and festivals of countries like UAE, UK, Africa and Kenya. Children from nursery to senior KG started their preparations from the month of December. They made UAE pot paintings and flag paintings along with dates, finger puppets, Africa and Kenya

handkerchief paintings along with Yam hand puppets, Warli paintings from Maharashtra, Gujarat bandhani prints on a dupatta, Rajasthan bedsheet prints, UK hat designs and pumpkin masks and project work of each of the Indian states and countries. The little wonders also prepared speeches on the harvest festival which were well articulated. The presentation of the festival was appealingly displayed by the art teachers. Finally, children dressed up in costumes representing different countries, danced to the ever popular harvest festival song ‘Mere desh ki dharti’, welcoming their parents and holding the flags of each of the country and placards of the harvested crop in each of these countries. The exhibition had a great impact on the children as they grasped the concept, the language, the tradition, the harvest festival and cultures of countries like UAE, UK, India, Africa and Kenya.

omen are no puppets in India. This movie is a depiction of brilliance in acting and the truths women deal with in some way or the other in their life. ‘Queen’ is not only a movie, it is a part of the day-to-day life story of Maria Khatri either you or me. This is one of those movies that you connect so well with. A girl who is struggling with her pre-marital breakup, her childhood love’s notion that she is not worthy enough of getting married to, a stereotypical Punjabi family, her wish to go on a lonely honeymoon to France (her dream forever and for which she has been saving her earnings), a friendship of the most unexpected type, it is a profound journey that changes a woman’s life. The emotions, the pain and the drama, is enough for one to laugh, giggle and realise that the world is not restricted. A bridge from being no one to being a Queen. A trip every woman thought she’d do. Kangana at her best providing not a single moment of boredom.

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at Saisa Gymkhana in Bandra (West). You will need to pay an entry fee of Rs.50 but boy it is worth it. If you’re looking for something quiet and fancy, this isn’t where you should be. PJ’s is a young, lively, dark and noisy place. The cheap liquor is definitely an attraction but it

offers some great food like Italian and Chinese as well. You can grab quite a few drinks and eat to your heart’s content with damages being around Rs.350 per head.

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Harvard Business School (HBS) will host an executive education programme, Building a Global Enterprise - India, from April 28 to May 1 at the HBS style classroom, Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This leadership development programme is designed to help organisations gain a strategic advantage in the current global economy. It offers insight into key trends in India and emerging markets while examining the major challenges faced by leaders of companies that seek to build. The programme will help not only Indian organisations that are expanding globally but also multinational companies entering India or growing their presence in the market. Designed for senior executives of large growing Indian companies, multinational companies and executives of large established firms based outside India, this programme is also beneficial for leaders or private investors with substantial current or planned exposure to India.

MEC ANNOUNCES ADMISSIONS TO ITS INAUGRAL COURSE

Mahindra École Centrale (MEC) is a College of Engineering established through a three-way collaboration involving Mahindra Group, École Centrale Paris, a 200-year old leading French University dedicated to engineering education and the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. This institution, situated in Hyderabad, India, will be based on a contemporary and international academic programme. MEC has recently announced admissions for the Integrated Dual Degree Programme to its inaugural batch set to commence in August 2014 from its sprawling green campus at Bahadurpally, Hyderabad. Around 180 seats are available for this fiveyear Integrated Dual Degree Programme (IDP) of Mahindra École Centrale leading to B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees of Jawaharlal Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH). There would be 60 seats each in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering and 30 seats each in Mechanical and Civil Engineering streams. Selection is based on JEE mains results and a subsequent counselling. The classes for the inaugural batch are slated for commencement on August 4, 2014. Application forms would be available from March 24. Applications are invited for the B.Tech and M.Tech IDP Program (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Science streams). Application form and instructions can be downloaded from the website www.mahindra ecole centrale.edu.in or obtained from the office at Survey No: 62/1A, Bahadurpally, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500043, Andhra Pradesh.

ICFL’S ALLIANCE WITH IIM-KASHIPUR

ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) announced a strategic alliance with Indian Institute of Management - Kashipur (IIM-KP) to offer Management Development Programmes (MDPs) and Executive Education. This MoU intends to create a Knowledge Partnership between IIM-KP and ICFL. The partnership would focus on ensuring refreshingly creative and market relevant intellectual experience by delivery of innovative educational programmes in the financial domain which could be jointly developed, created, distributed and delivered by IIM-KP and ICFL. IIMKP and ICFL would jointly identify the training and educational needs of target audience and work towards devising effective market relevant programmes. The Knowledge Partnership may offer short duration programmes which could range from two to three days and termed as MDP (Management Development Programme) and/or upto 12 months executive education programmes through classroom and other media.

Earn a living from Hacking...Really?

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have to keep abreast with the latest technology and keep updating your skills to deal with new unknown challenges. If you stop learning, your knowledge will be obsolete in no time. You have to adapt in order to stay a step ahead of the cyber attackers. You have to be alert, tech savvy, and possess a strong base in understanding concepts of IT networking, operating systems and programming. You should possess an investigative nature with strong analytical thinking and problem solving ability. Since you will be in control and have access to important and confidential data of the company; you should be honest, and possess strong work ethics and integrity.

Do viruses, denial of service attack, server hijack or cyber crime tickle your fancy? If so, then you can consider a career in Information Security and can even become a certified Ethical Hacker. Farzad Minoo Damania, Career Counsellor at Career Nurturer, provides an insight into the field of IT security and ethical hacking

What is my job role? Information Security Analysts or Ethical Hackers or Penetration Testers are hired to analyse the existing IT infrastructure, find out security vulnerabilities that exist in the IT network, and provide fixes, patches and solutions to the loop holes. You have to plan, monitor and implement the security of computer networks and data of the company. You will also assist the organisation to create a disaster recovery plan i.e. a procedure that is to be followed in case of an emergency in

did my Masters in Psychological Counselling after which I specialised in arts-based Therapy. Using arts-based interventions in my healing and helping professionals also helped me grow as a person. There is always tremendous scope for improvisation in an arts-based therapeutic intervention setting. My career started as a curiosity towards understanding more about human behaviour and psyche and then I always believed that I am a people’s person - talking to them more than listening and my curiosity developed the interest in pursuing a Masters in Psychological Counselling. I love the freedom to explore, experience, develop, improvise, scope of change using creativity in the best way one can through every possible creative art form, which my career provides. Education is a great help. Everything I had intended to pursue has helped me grow as a person; also to develop subtle energy and correspondingly creative acumen. It helped me become more positive and open as a person. My train<<Vartika Gupta ing days especially during ABT specialisation were full of new experiences and challenges based on the experimental approach using art forms as a therapeutic intervention with different populations. My job profile as a Counselling Psychologist and a Therapy Practitioner includes: undertaking assessments, including assessment of mental health needs, risk assessment and psychometric testing; formulating a psychological explanation of the client’s issues; planning and implementing therapy; evaluating the outcome of therapy; establishing a collaborative working relationship with the client based on trust and respect; writing reports and record-keeping; training and supervision of other psychologists; multidisciplinary team-working; taking referred patients, including self-referrals and referrals from other professionals such as teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrists; making referrals to

order to maintain maximum uptime of the servers and applications. You will be working closely with other IT administrators (server, network, database and storage admins) for setting up procedures of backup, recovery and security of data and information.

What to study? Before getting into the nitty-gritties of IT security, you will have to develop a base in concepts of hardware, programming, networking and operating systems. Understanding TCP/IP protocols, UNIX/Linux commands, and programming such as C++, Perl, Ruby, Python will be advantageous. Thus a graduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology will be your first step. So after your 10+2 (Science – PCM), you should pur-

Is this the right career for me? Hackers are always in search of finding new ways to break into secured systems. Thus as an IT security professional or Ethical Hacker, you will phone calls; writing reports and case notes; and drafting letters to other professionals; maintaining arts-based therapeutic space and materials. I didn’t have to make any major investments other than the course fee. Time and mental and physical energy invested has helped nourish the whole process. One can very well earn his/her bread and butter by living through this profession. However, dreaming to materialise the desires beyond that doesn’t fit well in a setting like this of a social sector. There is no count on years. It all depends on how well; effectively and ethically you practice your profession. As an established professional also, one can earn depending on a setting he/she is working in. In a corporate setting, if one works as a consultant one can earn lavishly whereas working at a very grassroot level in a social setting doesn’t feed you that well in terms of monetary acquisitions. Thus, considering the present trends it is possible to earn really well through diverse schemes and involvement of corporate as well, as a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) venture. Job satisfaction is the biggest advantage in this field. However, every field has its challenges with solutions and a scope for change which helps in overcoming them. Thus, there is nothing that is registered in my head which I see as a difficulty. As it is an ongoing process it mends itself within that time and space. With today’s stress and lifestyle patterns there is a growing need for psychologists. The need arises not only at the grass-root level but even in cities and corporate houses. In fact, many organisations now find the need and hire a psychologist as their staff to help their employees cope with various types of mental health issues and problems. If someone wishes to be a part of this prounderstanding the feelings or temperament fession, it is important to take appropriate of others; constructively challenging the training and enter this profession with that behavior and attitude of clients; planning, feeling of understanding and awareness. This designing and facilitating a schedule of activ- profession is going to make you feel satisfied ities with individuals and groups; attending in abundance. If you want to solely earn meetings and case conferences to share money this might not be the right profession ideas, expertise and good practice; keeping for you; however if you want to work with and up-to-date with administration: making for people you are making the right choice.

Mind Matters “Job satisfaction is the biggest advantage in this field,” exclaims Vartika Gupta, Chapter Head, at Protsahan India Foundation, Pune, which is a youth-led, non-profit, Delhi-based international organisation. She also works at the Kripa Foundation: A deaddiction and rehabilitation centre.

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other professionals; assessing the needs of the client by listening and providing guidance; working creatively with various client groups in a therapeutic setting; working in a group or one-to-one setting, often as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals; enabling clients to explore their art work and the process of its production; assessing and

sue BE or B.Sc. in Computer Science or Information Technology. You may then consider ME or M.Sc. in Cyber Security or Information Security. Pursuing short-term certification and diploma courses in networking, operation systems, hardware, programming and security along with your coursework is helpful. How to achieve career growth? Pursuing certifications in IT security can be of great help in your career growth. Some of the well-known certifications in IT security are: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) offered by ECCouncil; Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) offered by ISC2; GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) offered by GIAC; Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA - Security), Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP - Security) and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security (CCIE Security) offered by Cisco; Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) and Security Certified

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Network Professional (SCNP) offered by SCP.

What are the job avenues? Use of internet is increasing worldwide, and so is the increase in cyber-crime. Thus, IT system security professionals and ethical hackers have become an integral part of the IT industry. You may find employment as an IT security expert in government and private organisations. Majority of the hiring is done by IT companies. But these days, banks, financial institutions, hotels, airlines, retail and e-commerce firms, online and social media companies, defence and military agencies, forensic and investigative agencies also directly hire security administrators. How much will I earn? As a fresher, you may start with a salary of around Rs.2.5 lakh to Rs.4 lakh per annum. After gaining a few years of experience and passing few IT certifications in security, you may earn between Rs.6 lakh to Rs.10 lakh per annum. After good work experience, you could also work as an independent security consultant for organisations. www.careernurturer.com

Raising much needed awareness

n the special occasion of International Women’s Day, students of Rotaract Club of H.R. College planned a Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign in one of the most populous regions in Mumbai – a local train. This historic 365th Women’s Day, they believed in bringing health issues to the forefront. Cervical Cancer is one of the only types of cancers that one can get vaccinated against. They organised a small session on cervical cancer inside the ladies’ compartment of each train at the hub of Mumbai – Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Posters and banners decoding this lesser-known cancer were shown to all the ladies. Cervical Cancer is a silent killer. Around 75

per cent of the women don’t even know about this disease. During the speaking sessions, women were told about the causes and preventions, and how deadly it can be, if not dealt with properly. Women are the pride of a nation and it’s our duty to protect them, was the message that the organisers put across. “This was a full-fledged awareness campaign. It’s a great feeling to spread awareness about this deadly disease; today we took a step towards women empowerment and safety. Ladies were amazed about this disease and thanked us for this awareness campaign. There is no better feeling than your event being successful,”said Trividha Mehra, one of the organisers. Thanks to the efforts of the young turks, hopefully a lot of women will head to their nearest doctor to find out about vaccinations and learn more about this silent killer.

IT’S ABOUT QUALITY & NOT QUANTITY 18

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By Anuja Chavan

The proportion of UPSC aspirants from non-metro towns is comparatively more than those of metro cites. But seeing the success of this exam which is very low, are there any options available to the aspirants who come from small towns and have very less job opportunities contradictory to those in cities if they do not clear this exam? Broadly speaking, the syllabus and core content of UPSC is too broad and covers almost all the public service exams more or less. Moreover, the general studies awareness brought up during the preparation of UPSC is more than enough for any public service exam at state level or any other exam conducted in India. So these students should try in state services where many time the age limit is also higher or other graduate level administrative exams like SSC etc. The second option for these students is that they can share and utilise their experience of learning and preparation of UPSC for the other aspirants in their own town in a visionary way. They can get into parallel coaching institutes and thus share the knowledge and ideas and also the mistakes to be avoided by further aspiring students. The best way to utilise their knowledge is to enter into the noble job of teaching and one can explore a career in teaching at any level from schools to colleges. Moreover pursuing your graduate degree is also the way forward. You see both – civil service aspirants and the successful civil servants at LBSNAA. So do you think that there are some inbuilt qualities which are required to clear this exam? Or can they be developed once you clear this exam during training? Well, there is nothing like in-built

K.M. Pathi, author of ‘Public Administration Workbook,’ faculty at IIIT Delhi, visiting faculty at Lal Bahadur Shashrti National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), and other state training institutions, is now recognised as one of the top speakers on the governance system. He shares some insights into preparing for UPSC exams and how one can get into the Civil Services

qualities. According to me, any quality, good or bad can be developed in and that’s what the training institutes are for. Not only in civil services but in any job or field you work, the qualities required for you to work there can be developed. So there is no need to be self-evaluative about this ‘quality’ thing. Number of private institutes and their fees are increasing day by day. How much of a role do these institutions play in clearing UPSC? Let me tell you a general thing about any institution and about any exam. ‘An institution is no guarantee of success’. No institute will give a guarantee of clearing any exam and so it is true about this exam too. Institutes can show you direction, it’s up to you whether you are going to walk on it or not. The institute will provide you with wings, but it depends on whether the UPSC aspirants are ready to take wings and fly. The number of attempts for UPSC just increased by two. According to many experts, this will be affecting the effectiveness of the service the officers render after coming into service late. Is it true? No, efficiency in civil service will never be compromised. The length, breadth and depth of this exam is so vast that when one clears the exam,

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it will be totally wrong to say that efficiency will be at risk. Being a trainee at LBSNAA, from the trainee perspective there is nothing like that and any officer once trained tries his/her best not to compromise it. What do you think is the right stage to start preparing for this exam? During graduation or after completing? Should one start preparing children from their school days? According to me, ideally preparing from the last year of your graduation

is the best way to start. Like that you have already started to gain the maturity for the exam and is the best time for students also to learn about it. Moreover, there is a misconception that when you are preparing for civil services you need to take a gap of one or two years and then you can qualify for it. I have seen students who start preparing for this exam at the end of the examination and give it without taking a break and they have been successful. So surely it’s not about the quantity of time, it’s the quality of time that matters. And

to add to this ‘Systematic Planning’ of syllabus is what fetches success. Last year, the UPSC committee added one more GS paper ‘Ethics’ though it was there in the Indian governance from the past few years. But what followed was the addition of ‘Emotional Intelligence’– being intelligent about your emotions and appraising emotions from situations and using them for reasoning is in Indian Governance. Do you think it is quite a late entry in Indian Governance as compared to the western world where it is known since 1991? Yes, it’s quite a late entrant. But what can we say ‘better late than never’. Because it is very essential for public servants to be emotionally stable than emotionally unsound. Emotions are responses co-ordinated to changes in the environment that involve specific subjective experience, activating relevant cognitions while intelligence we all know is the ability that can be learned and be used for problem solving. But seeing the changing trend not only in India but in the world it is very important for a public servant not only to be physically and intellectually competent but also emotionally competent to appraise any situation properly in governance.

Cinematographer Anil Mehta speaks to ZIMA students Z

ee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA) recently hosted ‘Master Mantra’, an interactive session with acclaimed cinematographer Anil Mehta. With blockbuster movies like ‘Khamoshi’, ‘Lagaan’, ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Cocktail’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Saathiya’ and the recently released ‘Highway’, Anil Mehta has had a very successful journey in Bollywood. The National Award winner for his work in ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ had an interaction with aspiring filmmakers on topics related to cinematography and filmmaking. His journey in the industry has been very interesting with one feature film to his credit ‘Aaja Nachle’.

‘Master Mantra’ is an exposure for the students with renowned film personalities to understand the dynamics of the industry. Sharing his experiences whilst conducting the session, Mehta said, “Firstly, I would like to thank ZIMA for giving me this opportunity to share my knowledge with aspiring filmmakers. This session has been an overwhelming one mainly because of the enthusiasm showed by the students. Attention to detail and the ability to visualise movie scenes even before it is shot are some of the important traits required to become a successful filmmaker.” ZIMA combines the technical aspects with core design and aes-

thetic skills. All the courses offered have been developed by veteran and renowned industry professionals in keeping with the demand of the industry. It is fast becoming a benchmark in producing production ready artists in the industry due to its stimulating environment, distinctive training style and industry relevant curriculum. ZIMA offers globally-accepted standards of media education in the field of Film Making, Direction, Acting, Voicing and TV Presentation, Screenwriting, Executive Producer, Ad Filmmaking, Cinematography, Sound Engineering, Editing, Autodesk Smoke and Flame and other related fields for a successful career.

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SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Saint Peter’s University recently announced the launch of a Master of Science in Data Science programme with a concentration in Business Analytics. The programme is the first of its kind in the New York Area and is expected to be in high demand given the large number of financial services and technology companies in the area. Saint Peter’s University is located in Jersey City, NJ, which is just minutes away from New York City, a global hub of international business and commerce. The University offers esteemed graduate programs and an illustrious alumni network. The MS in Data Science degree programme integrates computer science, statistics and databased business management principles to inform data driven decision making. The curriculum reflects the most current approaches to the management of data science technology as developed by leaders in the industry such as the Oracle Corporation. Oracle is the world’s leading database company and is currently recognized as a market leader in big data solutions. The data science programme at Saint Peter’s will prepare graduates from around the world for careers as predictive modelers and data mining engineers and analysts in data-driven industries such as marketing, finance, banking and healthcare, among others. Some courses that will be covered to prepare students to enter this competitive market place are Database and Data Warehousing, Statistical Programming, Data Mining, Big Data and Business Analytics, Data Visualisation, and Machine Learning. To learn more, please visit www.saintpeters.edu. To learn more about the programmes at Saint Peter’s University, please contact Lewis Cardenas, Dean of International enrollment, at (201) 7617115 or lcardenas@saintpeters.edu.

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFIED WORKSHOP

The workshop will be held at Kanha, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh in May 2014 Faculty: Anant Zanjale - Renowned Wildlife Photographer For registration contact – APAC: 9323950977/9324250371

GRADUATE FROM JUICE ACADEMY FOR HAIR AND NAILS

Hairdressing and Nail Art are becoming an increasingly popular choice of profession these days. The need to look presentable at all times has increased, which has in fact led to a rise in demand for grooming experts namely - hair care experts and nail care experts. Keeping in mind this growing need, Juice Salon has recently launched their full time Hair and Nail Academy – the Juice Academy. A panel of experienced beauty professionals will equip the students to graduate as professional hair dressers and nail artistes. The students will work on live models and will be given internships under seasoned professionals of the field. That’s not all! They will be taken through workshops by makeup artists and photographers to help prepare their own work portfolio! Talk about being selfreliant! Post applying, the students will be chosen on the basis of a personal interview. The hair dressing course costs Rs.1,45,000 that will include tuition fee, study material and the technologically advanced tool kit. As for nail, the JUICE Academy will provide a short-term course for nail artistes. This course would encompass: Acrylic Extension and Nail Art Courses - 10 days at Rs.15,000 Gel Extension and Nail Art Course – 10 days at Rs.15,000

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apply for the scholarship and pursue their ambitions for further studies,” advises Manjula Rao, Assistant Director Internationalising Higher Education British Council. Applications to the Scholarship will remain open till May 15, 2014. Further details on the eligibility criteria and application are available on www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/goa-education-trust-scholarships. Any queries on the scholarship may be directed to mumbai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org or call the British Council in Mumbai on 1800 102 4353 (toll-free).

Goa Education Trust & British Council Scholarships

British Council IELTS Scholarship Award The British Council is also inviting applications for the British Council IELTS Scholarship Award 2014. Eight successful winners will receive an award of

he British Council, UK’s International organisation for educational and cultural relations has announced full/part scholarships to the UK for Goans funded by the Goa Education Trust (GET). Through GET Scholarships, self-motivated young people of Goan origin or those holding Goan domicile are able to apply for and win financial assistance to study in the UK. The Scholarship covers full or part tuition fees for any Master’s programme for up to one year beginning September 2014. The Goa Education Trust Scholarship (GET) has been conceptualised by the industrious Dempo and Fomento groups from Goa and is aimed to provide Goans an efficient medium to pursue the best available opportunities in education, in whichever academic fields they choose. “I always knew that I wanted to study abroad after my five years at National Law School in order to further develop my perspective, and I felt confident that I would be admitted to a top University. GET was an extremely well-organised and competitive scholarship, and securing it was no easy task. Oxford has been almost overwhelming with the quality of academic

enterprise and I am forever indebted to GET,” says Jagdish Menezes, GET scholar 2013 who is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) from University of Oxford, UK. Genevieve Fernandes, also a 2013 GET Scholar now pursuing an MSc in Health Inequalities and Public Policy from University of Edinburgh, Scotland, shares her experience, “I am a first generation graduate and being able to pursue my postgraduate studies in one of the top ranked universities in the world was possible only due to the support provided by the Goa Education Trust. Health Inequalities and Public Policy is an emerging area of study and has led to strategic advantage for my career and my goal of working towards equitable health outcomes in India. Studying at the University of Edinburgh has given me strategic skills, life-long friends from different parts of the world, a truly rich cultural experience and the warm hospitality of the people of the UK.” “This is the fifth year of the Goa Education Trust, and to date we have been delighted to support 19 bright young Goans to access high quality UK education. I would encourage every eligible student to

To be eligible for the Scholarship, a candidate must: be a resident and citizen of India have taken the IELTS test with the British Council recently have a minimum overall IELTS band score of 6.0 produce a valid letter of acceptance/offer letter from a recognised education institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admissions criteria begin an under-graduate or post-graduate programme outside India in the 2014 academic year Further details and application forms are available on the British Council website www.britishcouncil.in/exams/ielts/scholarshi ps. Interested students, who meet the application criteria, may send in their completed applications to the British Council by June 30, 2014.

Rs.3,00,000 each towards the cost of tuition fees. The winners will need to begin a fulltime programme at any overseas university that uses IELTS as a measure of English language proficiency as part of their admission process.

Anjuman Islam Institute wins KBS – Festo Mania 2014 F

esto Mania is the annual intercollegiate mega fest of Kohinoor Business School. The theme of the event this year was based on the Sanskrit word ‘Samutsava’ which translates to Grand Festivities. The festival was reminiscent of the ancient world at its most pristine time. Over a period of just four years, it has become an integral part of the college activities. The event was inaugurated by Dr. N.M. Kondap, Director General – KBS. The event started with indoor and outdoor games followed by Box Cricket, Rink Football, Chess, Carom and much more. Many management institutes from in and around Mumbai participated in the fest like Chetna’s Institute of Management, SIMSR, Anjuman Islam Allana Institute, Amity Etc. There were management events such as B Quiz, B Plan, Mock Stock, Ad- forming skits, and a fashion show. Colleges were all competing to win the Mad etc. The event concluded with the cultural KBS Rolling Trophy and the winner this night with students dancing, singing, per- year was was Anjuman Islam Allana

Institute for Management for winning maximum events with Chetna’s Institute of Management coming a close second after tallying the points.

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A great pet to have MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014

Here’s why dogs make the greatest friends... Anushka Gulabani H.R. College

I save and invest for my better future. Youngsters should save because they can’t always depend on their parents.

—Gitika Polen, Student

I would invest because investments give you a chance to increase their value. It does have a risk involved as the market fluctuates almost every minute but a correct study about the shares and market will lessen the risk and yes youngster's must save or they should try to create a habit of saving. —Pratik Ghatge, Student I would like to save and invest both. Saving is good when I want to buy something and would invest in shares if money is not needed urgently. Youngsters should save if they want to buy something and not ask their parents. —Sagar Thiyar, Student I prefer to invest. No doubt saving has its own benefits, but when you look for multiplying your money, your option should be investment. Youngsters should save for the near future as it is the starting of their career. They would require it to grow later.

—Ankit Shetty, Student

Saving is very important because it helps you in the time of crisis. Another good thing about saving is you can get an easier access to your money rather than through investments. Nowadays we are living in a world where economic crisis is right around the corner. So inculcating a habit of saving is preferred over investment. —Andrew Dean, Student

slightest noise that they hear and wait close by the door to make sure nobody enters who is not supposed to. Apart from all of the above benefits, dogs are proactive in lighting up our mood. I come home daily, only to a wagging tail jumping with joy at my doorstep and that never fails to make my day. As I write this article, I am brought to the brim of tears as I recall the time, my fondness for my dog grew. I had fractured my foot and was lying in bed when my dog jumped on

the bed, tucked her tail between her legs and slept by my side giving me no space at all. The following morning the dog walker came to take her for a walk and she refused to get off the bed. She controlled her bladder which is quite funny considering the fact that she wasn’t potty trained. However, that moment I knew she was going to be there for me no matter what. Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friends never really owned a dog!

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DO YOU SAVE AND INVEST?

Saving and investing is an important habit to cultivate for everyone. We asked city youngsters about their investment habits and whether they actually find it important and necessary. Here's what they had to say...

e is your friend, your partner, your defender, and your dog. You are his life, his love, and his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion and that is why it is said that dogs are man’s best friends. A dog is a great pet to have because it is good for your health, they can make for good guards, and they provide you with the emotional stimulus you need. They carry positive vibes wherever they go. Because exercise is good for stress management and overall health, owning a dog can be credited with increasing these benefits. Pets can help with social support. When you’re out walking, having a dog with you can make you more approachable and give people a reason to stop and talk to you, increasing the number of people you meet, giving you an opportunity to increase your network of friends and acquaintances. Dogs are great protectors. Take a walk in the park with your dog and watch what happens if another person or animal threatens you, even playfully. Your dog may well be in the attacker’s face, fangs bared, in a courageous act of self-sacrifice to protect you. Your dog may guard your house when you are asleep or away. If you are asleep, they might bark at the

<< On the occasion of Women’s Day, the team of the play ‘Vagina Monologues’ visited Whistling Woods International to interact with the faculty and students of the film, media and fashion institute. 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

21 BRUSH WITH ART ‘Unbound’ by Sajal Kanti Mitra ‘Explosion of Love’ by Rajwant Kaur Mann U

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nbound is severence from the thread that finds the wordly. It is a journey to touch the innards of silence and solitude. This unbound is also about exploring possibilities of transcendence, the desire to see the unseen through the mind's eye. There is always an inclination to explore the real core. The artist Sajal Kanti Mitra has had an eventful journey through 25 years. He has held numerous art exhibitions in different parts of the country. One thing is clear: He works in freedom, builds image after seing through his mind's eye. The exhibition closed yesterday at the Jehangir Art Gallery.

he lets her painting do the talking. She is herself reticent, cool. At the Nehru Centre we have an exhibition of paintings by Rajwant Kaur Mann – J.J. School of Arts alumni and professor. The artist says: “I think that art is the domestication of one's energy into a visual form. This energy has the ability to energise the viewer who has made a connection with it. An art work has the capacity to converse with the viewer and bring about

pression of release of life and energy from the strong holds of darkness. My paintings Arkay | ADC are spontaneous. They are more like life – one never contemplation on his inner knows what the next moself. ment holds in store. The “I paint non-representa- sense of touch fascinates as tional abstract art. For me it much as the sense of sight. is limitless and has the scope The change in the visual of of crossing over time and ge- the canvas with the change ographical barriers. Every of light is like the ever stroke of colour is the ex- changing nature.”

Francis H D'Sa says the 'Explosion of Love' is a series of abstracts – oil on canvas – about the city Rajwant loves – Mumbai: the controlled chaos, the organised confusion, the urban landscape, the cheek by jowl existence – all come together in inimitable style. There is also a glimmer of Pollock somewhere in the fact that abstracts that are sometimes

not structured. These abstracts are sometimes punctuated with realistic life studies that are solid in their anatomy; thin light and shade and depth. Slight traces of the academics may be seen but these are given short shrift with her deft handling of the medium in her abstracts. The show is at Nehru Centre Art Gallery.

Painting by Sajal Kanti Mitra

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TOP VIEW Stop trying to predict the direction of the stock market, the economy or elections. We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.

Warren Buffett BUSINESS BRIEFS CBEC Denies With Holding Tax Refunds/Drawbacks

Market Corrects

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

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: After rising for five consecutive sessions, the Nifty declined marginally on Tuesday (March 11, 2014) a net 25.35 points (0.39%) and closed at the 6511 point level. The market opened down flat at the 6537 points level. It then sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 6562 points level at 9.29 a.m. It then declined into the red and turned into a range bound movement until 2.00 p.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6494 points level at 2.45 p.m. It then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 69 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 29 were losers, while 21 were gainers.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 6338 points level. The next support is at the 6136 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6579 points level. The next resistance is at the 6621 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: calculated according to the pivot Volume: point theory and are: Volume (Qty shares) increased 0.28%. This change is small Pivot point = 6523 (This is the level and indicates a moderate participation by investors. where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Market Breadth: Support (1) = 6483. Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst Support (2) = 6454. all the traded stocks, 636 were gainers, 875 were losers Resistance (1) = 6552. and 61 remained unchanged. Resistance (2) = 6592. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the overbought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator has dropped below the slow D line (negative and a sell signal). However, such signals are considered invalid in the over-bought zone. RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

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

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indec isiveness 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, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. Both these indicate a positive bias. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues). The ADX is rising while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is increasing in strength. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6461) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6283) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 6187) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 5997) Positive.

Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has denied reports,that the Customs, Excise Duty and Service Tax refunds/drawbacks are being held-up by the Department. This was mentioned in a certain section of media attributing to a statement by President, Federation of India Export Organisations (FIEO) to the effect that Customs, Excise Duty and Service Tax refunds/drawbacks are being held-up by the Department. The department clarifies that “This is not correct “ and asserts that more amounts have been refunded in 2013-14 compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.

NHB Tax-Free Bonds Over-Subscribed On Day 1

The tax free bonds of National Housing Bank (NHB) have been oversubscribed on the first day of issuance at Rs 1,252 crore, and has decided early closure of the issue yesterday. This was the second tranche of NHB to issue tax free bonds with base size of Rs 250 crore with an option to retain over-subscription up to shelf limit of Rs 1,000 crore in the current financial year.

ONGC’s Mozambique Gas Field Holds Larger Reserves

ONGC’s giant gas field in Mozambique holds 45 to 70 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable reserves, 28% more than the minimum estimated resources when it invested USD 4.12 billion. ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), bought a 16 per cent stake in the offshore Rovuma Area 1 over the past one year. Oil India Ltd has a 4% stake and a unit of BPCL owns 10% in the block.

REC Plans To Raise More Funds From Germany’s KfW

Rural Electrification Corp (REC) is in talks with Germany’s KfW for raising money to provide funding for renewable energy projects. The state-owned company is a leading lender for power projects in the country. The company is looking to raise funds from KfW, REC Chairman and Managing Director Rajeev Sharma yesterday said at the Green Energy Summit, organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Etihad Rejects Securities Law Violation

The Rs 2,060-crore Jet-Etihad deal seems to have hit a fresh round of regulatory turbulence, with the Abu Dhabi carrier rejecting any obligation to make an open offer for minority shareholders of the Indian carrier. While Etihad has told Sebi that it has not violated any securities law by not making an open offer, the capital market regulator is now seeking further clarity on the issue from other agencies including fair trade watchdog CCI, Finance Ministry and Aviation Ministry, sources said.

Unitech Sells 10 Acres Of Land For Rs 130 Cr To Repay Debt

Realty major Unitech has sold almost 10 acres of land in Bangalore and Mysore for about Rs 100-130 crore as part of its strategy to repay debt. Unitech currently has debt of about Rs 6,200 crore, including Rs 150-200 crore from Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). There have been reports that LIC had declared Unitech a “wilful defaulter” and that the insurance firm has taken “notional possession” of a slice of Unitech’s 350acre land parcel in Noida.

BSE Launches BSE IPF Golf Cart Service

Bombay Stock Exchange today, launched the BSE IPF Golf Cart service. BSE IPF has brought the battery run car for the guests who have difficulty in walking, are visually impaired or use a wheelchair, BSE IPF Golf cart can accompany the guest from their parking space to the BSE Entrance. This was an initiative by BSE IPF to make the non-ambulatory guest to reach BSE without any difficulty.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS ICICI Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on Tata Power CMP: `82

Target `102

Nomura calls a ‘Buy’ on NTPC CMP: `117

Target `193

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BUSINESS

Exports Shrink, But Trade Balance Improves

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NEWS FLASH

RBI to announce the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Metal stocks plunge on worries over China slowdown Exports dip 3.67% to $25.6 bn in Feb NMDC's April-February sales up 17% to 27.43 million tonnes Gold, silver imports dip 71.4% to $1.63 billion in February.

CAD expected to drop to its lowest level in six years, says Crisil Research

By A Business Reporter

ndia's merchandise trade deficit shrank further in February 2014 to US$ 8.1 billion from US$ 9.9 billion in January . The improvement came about despite the fall in exports, as the compression in imports remained sharp. Ending a 7month positive streak, exports in February fell by 0.7%, seasonally adjusted, compared to the last month and were lower by 3.7% y-o-y. The fall in part is explained by a stronger base effect in the month. However, even after stripping out the effect of a strong base, export growth was negative in February. This might have been driven by a continued fall in the value of petroleum exports, as crude oil prices av-

eraged lower at nearly US$109 per barrel in February as compared to US$116 per barrel at the same time last year. Imports recorded the sixth consecutive month of double digit contraction (fell by 17.1% y-o-y) in February. This contraction was driven by weak domestic demand and restrictions on gold imports that steepened the fall in non-oil imports to 24.5% y-o-y. The fall in oil imports slowed to 3.1% from 10.1% seen last month. And now CAD is expected to drop to its lowest level in six years. Says Crisil Research â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect CAD to print 2.0% of GDP in 2013-14, the lowest since 2007-08, compared to 4.8% last year. Merchandise trade deficit for April-February 2013-14 is

Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foreign Trade: February, 2014

at $128.1 billion as compared to $179.9 billion in 2012-13. The sharp contraction in imports in this fiscal has been the primary factor that has contained the trade deficit. Going forward, exports are expected to pick up as growth in Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s export markets improve and petroleum exports, which have been muted since November, bounce back. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Crisil expects CAD to rise to 2.7% of GDP in 2014-15. After double digit contraction this year, import growth is expected to pick up. Gold imports will begin to rise once the restrictions on them are relaxed, and imports of oil, consumption and investment goods will pick up as GDP growth improves, resulting in a higher CAD in the next fiscal.

Law Ministry To Opine On BP, Niko Status In RIL Arbitration By A Business Reporter

he Oil Ministry has sought legal opinion to ascertain if British energy giant BP and Canada's Niko are part of the arbitration initiated by their partner Reliance Industries against the government levying penalties for KG-D6 gas production falling short of target. The near-doubling of gas prices to USD 8 per million British thermal units that will kick in from next month will accrue to all producers in the country. However, in the case of the main fields in the KG-D6 block, it would be conditional upon RIL furnishing a bank guarantee equivalent to the incremental revenue it will get from the new rates. If

it is proved that the company deliberately produced less gas from the D1&D3 fields in KG-D6, the bank guarantee will be encashed, depriving RIL of the incremental revenue. Sources said while RIL agreed to the condition, the exploration division of the Oil Ministry raised issues about BP and Niko Resources, which together hold 40 per cent in the KG-D6 block. It felt since the Cabinet stipulation was for the contractor that had initiated arbitration, a bank guarantee cannot be taken from BP and Niko, which were not part of the 2012 arbitration notice slapped on the government. To break the impasse, BP and Niko separately wrote to the ministry, saying that RIL, in filing the ar-

Women Owned Enterprises Face Financing Disadvantage By A Business Reporter

ccess to financing is an important factor for women-owned businesses to become viable in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic climate. This segment is a significant market opportunity for banks in India, and globally, as women entrepreneurs are proven to be excellent long-term clients for banks," says Jennifer Isern, IFC Manager for Access to Finance Advisory. However, financial institutions meet only 27% of the financing demand of women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises in India, says IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in a just released a study. The study titled Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Finance: Improving Access to Finance for Women-owned Businesses in India, undertaken by IFC in partnership with the government of Japan, estimates that of the total financing demand of $158 billion (Indian rupees 8.68 trillion) for women-owned businesses, formal sources are able to channel only $42 billion (Indian rupees 2.31 trillion). This leaves a

significant gap of $116 billion (Indian rupees 6.42 trillion) that financial institutions can meet through products and services tailored for women entrepreneurs. There are an estimated 3 million women-owned enterprises across industries, representing about 10% of all micro, small, and medium enterprises in India and employing over 8 million people. The study notes that there is sound empirical evidence, particularly from developed economies, that women borrowers have stronger repayment history and present greater potential for cross sales compared to male entrepreneurs, making them roughly twice as profitable for banks as a consumer segment. The study recommends that banks can serve more women by lending to the services sector; about 80% of women entrepreneurs run businesses focused on services. Historically, banks have funded manufacturing enterprises, and relied heavily on collaterals to give credit, to the disadvantage of womenowned enterprises.

bitration notice, had acted as an operator representing the interests of all the KG-D6 constituents and they were part of the arbitration. BP and Niko further stated that as a contractor to the production sharing contract (PSC) they are party to the arbitration and RIL has represented them as per the PSC and JOA, sources said. Sources said the ministry has now sought legal opinion to ascertain if BP and Niko can become part of the arbitration with such letters. RIL and BP say the decline in current D1&D3 output to a 10th of the previously projected 80 million standard cubic meters per day was purely because of unanticipated geological complexities such as a drop in reservoir pressure and ingress of water and sand. RIL had dragged the ministry to arbitration last year, saying the contract does not provide for levy of a USD 1.8 billion penalty for output not being in line with projected production profile.

EXPORTS (including re-exports) Exports during February, 2014 were valued at US $ 25688.94 million (Rs.159858.16 crore) which was 3.67 % lower in Dollar terms (11.47 % higher in Rupee terms) than the level of US $ 26668.77 million (Rs. 143407.85 crore) during February, 2013. Cumulative value of exports for the period April-February 2013 -14 was US $ 282777.02 million (Rs 1712422.41 crore) as against US $ 269859.25 million (Rs 1468159.38 crore) registering a growth of 4.79 % in Dollar terms and growth of 16.64 % in Rupee terms over the same period last year. IMPORTS Imports during February, 2014 were valued at US $ 33819.14 million (Rs.210451.11 crore) representing a negative growth of 17.09 % in Dollar terms and a negative growth of 4.06 % in Rupee terms over the level of imports valued at US $ 40791.98 million (Rs. 219353.56 crore) in February, 2013. Cumulative value of imports for the period AprilFebruary, 2013-14 was US $ 410863.28 million (Rs. 2474626.88 crore) as against US $ 449788.89 million (Rs. 2446387.26 crore) registering a negative growth of 8.65 % in Dollar terms and growth of 1.15 % in Rupee terms over the same period last year.

Break Through Research From Celestial Biolabs Launches patented arthritis management product 'Cadalmin GAe' extracted from marine macro algae By A Business Reporter

he Hyderabad based Bio-pharmaceutical company, Celestial Biolabs has launched a new product 'Cadalmin GAe' which is a break through research in the management of Arthritis. According to the company â&#x20AC;&#x153; It is Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever effective and safe Research molecule, which is natural extracted from marine macro algae.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cadalmin GAeâ&#x20AC;? is developed from a patented technology at CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute) a prestigious institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cadalmin GAeâ&#x20AC;? provides relief to people suffering from Arthritis, Gout, & Rheumatoid arthritis. Incidentally, this GMP & ISO

9001â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2008 certified, public listed companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research and Developmental activity has been recognized by the Department of Science and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Moreover, the company has filed a patent for a new Drug Molecule applicable for Vitiligo, Accelerated wound healing, Anti wrinkles and Skin tanning at the patent office in India. It has also filed 12 Patents of Herbal formulations and approval is in progress. The company is currently engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of bio-pharmaceutical products. Listed on both the BSE and NSE, the company's stock price is currently quoting at Rs 19.20

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TV GUIDE

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

A war has been raging

between the Vampires and Lycan for centuries, Selene (Beckinsale) is a death dealer, assigned to hunt down and eradicate the last of the Lycan. When she comes across Michael Corvin (Speedman) who holds the key to end the war she must decide where her alligances will lie. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

SOAPS & SERIALS

THE KILLING

Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team, and

Sarah tracks down a witness leading to a suspect, while trying to work with her new awkward partner Holder. Star World, 11 p.m .

DEVON KE DEV… MAHADEV

Nahush is all set to become the next Devraj. When his father enters the ashram of lepers, the villagers beat him up but Sambhu saves him. The Brahmins ask the lepers to attack Sambhu as they are insecure that the villagers will go against him. Will the villagers know that Sambhu is the avatar of Mahadev himself? Life Ok, 8 p.m.

BALIKA VADHU

In tonight’s episode we will see, Anandi convinces Sanchi to

give life another chance and think about getting married. Anandi shares the news with the family that Sanchi has agreed to get married. Further, Nandu cries seeing Mannu’s state. On the other hand, Sanchi comes to Vivek’s office along with Avanti and Gagan to thank him but Vivek vents all his anger on Sanchi. Col or s, 8 p.m .

BE THE CREATURE

The best way to understand a creature is to BE THE CREATURE; follow the Kratt Brothers on Animal Planet’s BE THE CREATURES as they throw themselves into the wild lifestyles of animals to discover what it’s like to live with animals around the globe. Animal Planet, 9 p.m .

SPACE MONTH

The Killing, Star World, 11 p.m.

Europe, grey cranes dodge galloping horses of the Camargue and barnacle geese get lost over London. In South America, the candor and brightly coloured macaws travel through mountains and rainforest. Together, they reveal astounding landscapes and wildlife using state-of-the-art devices and techniques – onboard cameras, drones and birds trained to fly right alongside microlights. Discover y, 8 p.m.

ISS PYAR KO KYA NAAM DOON – EK BAAR PHIR

Tune into Discovery Science’s SPACE MONTH as it unveils the universe, mankind’s exploration of space and close encounters of the third kind. Discover y Science, 9 p.m.

Aastha is curious to find out about Shlok’s past and starts reading the diary when Shlok comes and sees her with the diary. What will his next course of action be? Star Pl us, 6 p.m.

From an aerial perspective, EARTH FLIGHT follows the birds

Overcoming umpteen hurdles, Naren and Ankita have finally

EARTH FLIGHT

that journey from continent-to-continent to show the stunning and wondrous world we live in. In North America, snow geese and bald eagles struggle from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. In

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

PAVITRA RISHTA

confessed their love to each other, and celebrating the occasion Naren takes Ankita out for dinner where the two meet Sunny and shake a leg with her in the restaurant. Zee TV, 9 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to

take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imaginations of children all over the world. HBO, 9 p.m.

SHUDH DESI ROMANCE

Does what starts physical always turn into love? And what

reaches love, always turn into commitment? How do you figure out? Last year’s fresh and very real love story about the hair-raising minefield between love, attraction and commitment SHUDDH DESI ROMANCE - finally, a romantic comedy that tells it like it is. M ax, 9 p.m.

GOAL II: LIVING THE DREAM

After gaining experience with the football club Newcastle United, Santiago Munez (Becker) gets a huge break when he’s transferred to Real Madrid. Zee Studio, 8.15 p.m.

SPECIES

In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project

receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye. Government agent Xavier Fitch assembles a team of scientists and mercenaries to locate and destroy Sil before she manages to find a mate and breed. Pix, 9 p.m.

Dilip Roy is a Painter by profession and makes his living sell-

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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 2.30 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

P.M 1.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30

Rise of The Guardians, HBO, 9 p.m.

ing his paintings. He gets married to beautiful Sushma, who would like him to spend more with her than on paintings. When they get invited to their anniversary party, Sushma is all set, but Dilip must complete his painting, Sushma is displeased and snatches his paint brushes from his, an argument ensues, and Dilip grabs Sushma by the neck and chokes her to death. Sushma’s sister, who witnesses this, calls the police, who arrive and arrest Dilip for murder. Dilip is produced before the courts, where he is sent for psychiatric evaluation to the care of Dr. Trivedi. However, Dilip escapes from this institute and breaks into a house with a lone married woman, Rekha, in it. Dilip decides to hole up here for sometime. CVO, 9 p.m.

MUMBAI KI KIRAN BEDI

Honest constable names his daughter as Kiran Bedi and sacrifices extremely to bring her up as IPS officer. Kiran Bedi (Malashri) shows exemplary courage and intelligence and she is a nightmare for anti social elements like Bhoopathy, Mobile Nachappa, D’Souza, Naga, Vickey, Muni and others who are controlling the government. All the 224 MLA’s of Karnataka and 29 MP’s are under my feat says Bhoopathy to Kiran Bedi who chalks out master plan to destabilize the gang. Kiran Bedi is given extraordinary powers yet the crooks are successful in moving her from Bangalore to Bellary. Bhoopathy’s son Vicky dies fighting against Kiran Bedi and therefore Bhoopathy to avenge his son’s death sends his crook and finally, Kiran Bedi wages a futile battle. Fi lmy, 9 p.m.

LISTING

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 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar

8.30 9.00 9.30

10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

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 Pritam Pyare Aur Woh Taarak Mehta Ka… Pritam Pyare Aur Who Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta…

7.30 American Digger 8.00 Earth Flight 9.00 Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell 10.00 You Have Been Warned 11.00 Extreme Bodies

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 Space Month 4.00 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 The Gadget Show 7.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Space Month 10.00 Frontline Battle Machines with Mike Brewer 11.00 Massive Engines

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 Top Secret Recipe

STAR WORLD

How I Met Your Mother 2 Broke Girls III The Killing Suburgatory Two and A Half Men Boston Legal The Killing Koffee with Karan Suburgatory Two and A Half Men Boston Legal Once U0pon A Time The Killing

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 3.00 House of Cards 4.00 American Funniest Home Videos 4.30 Just for Laughs 6.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 7.00 House of Cards 8.00 America Funniest Home Videos 8.30 Cougar Town 9.00 Being Erica 10.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 11.00 House of Cards

P.M. 2.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

MARD

The film opens in India. It is the early 20th century, when India remains part of the British empire. The opening sequence shows a group of British soldiers plundering an Indian fort and taking its riches by air to England. They are stopped by the valiant Raja Azad Singh. Raja Azad Singh is of immense strength, and manages to lasso the light aircraft, subdue several English soldiers and recover the stolen jewels. Around this time, Raja Azad Singh’s wife Rani Durga gives birth to a baby boy. The Raja carves the word mard (man, intending to convey strength and bravery) into the newborn’s chest, noting proudly that the baby is smiling throughout, and can apparently feel no pain. (His words, mard ko dard nahin hota, meaning a true man feels no pain, is a tag line throughout the movie.) Zee Ci nema, 8.30 p.m .

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BIG MAGIC

Anari No 1 : Film Love Dosti dua Raavi Nadaniyaan Jai Shree Krishna Mahisagar Love Dosti Dua Raavi Mahisagar Nadaniyaan Love Dosti Dua Jai Shree Krishna Nadaniyaan Mahisagar

SONY TV

CID Main Naa Bhoolungi Ek Nayi Pehchaan Desh Ki Beti Nandini Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol

ZEE TV

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M 12.30 2.30 5.00 7.30 9.00 11.30

STARMOVIES

Tremors White Chicks The Mummy Ice Age: Continental Drift Underworld The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2

A.M. 8.30 Fast and Furious 10.30 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

P.M. 12.45 2.25 4.30 6.25 9.00 10.57 A.M. 8.45 10.30 P.M. 1.00 3.30 5.40 8.15 10.30

HBO

The Roommate The Green Hornet Richie Rich Jack Reacher Rise of the Guardians Machete Machete Richie Rich

ZEE STUDIO

Real Steel Fighting The Rookie Goal II: Living The Dream Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

A.M. 10.30 Ghost Machine

Devo Ke Dev Mahadev, Life Ok, 8 p.m. Balika Vadhu, Colors, 8 p.m.

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Savdhaan India 6.00 The Adventures of Hatim 7.00 Tumhari Paakhi 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 The Adventure of Hatim 9.30 Tumhari Paakhi 10.00 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 Rustom: Film. Dara Singh, Tanuja 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Jljhi Niyati 6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun

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

WTR Extreme Animals Planet Wild Wildest Africa Bad Dog AP Safari Killing for a Living WTR Be The Creature Extreme Animals Planet Wild River Monsters

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Man Vs Wild 4.00 Last Man Standing 5.00 Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell 6.00 Mad Mike and Mark 7.00 Food Factory

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Ruchira 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Mazi Maye 4.10 Bhetilagi Jiva 4.35 Sansar Maza Vegala 5.00 News in JMarathi 5.05 Vikas Sarthi 5.30 Amhi Karbharin 5.55 Patla Tar Ghya 6.15 Krishi Darshan’ 6.30 Amachi Mati Amachi Manse 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 News

MOVIE CHANNELS

8 .15 Samachar 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Hum 9.30 Grihdaah 10.00 Tulsi More Angna 10.30 Buniyaad 11.00 KABHI KABHI: Film. Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhi, Shashi Kapoor (Part II)

DDII (Metro Channel)

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Samachar News Sports News War and Peace Samachar. News

3.00 Ancient Aliens 4.00 Baggage Battles 4.30 America’s Book of Secrets 5.30 Mudcats 7.00 Counting Cars 7.30 Baggage Battles 8.00 Superhuman 9.00 Dynamo: Magician Impossible 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Counting Cars 11.00 Dangerous Persuasions

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

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P.M. 1.20 Asia Cup 2014 h/ls Final Pak vs SL 3.00 T20 Triumphs 3.30 Jai Ho 4.00 Asia Cup 14 h/ls 5.00 Jai Ho 5.30 T20 Triumphs 6.00 Asia Cup 2014 7.00 Star Power 7.30 Jai Ho 8.00 ICc World T20 Best of Matches 8.30 T20 Triumphs 9.00 Asia Cup 14 h/ls 10.00 ICC World T20 Best of Matches 11.00 Star Power

Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar News News Night Samachar News Night. Charcha Mein Raat Saddhe Dus.

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P.M. 2.00 AFC Champions League 14 4.00 La Liga 5.00 La Liga Fillers 5.25 AFC Champions League 14 7.30 La Liga 8.00 PI Netbusters 8.30 Serie A Show 9.00 Liga Bbva 13/14 9.30 FIA F1 World C’ship 10.00 The Football Review 10.30 Football Today

TEN CRICKET

P.M. 1.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 3rd Test h/ls 3.00 ICC Cricket 360 3.30 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 4.30 Eng Tour of WI 14 h/ls 5.30 Great Centuries 6.00 Cricket Classics 7.00 Eng Tour of WI 14 h/ls 8.00 Great Centuries 8.30 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 1st T20.

Redline Spider Man 3

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Ben 10 Tom and Jerry Kids Show Roll No 21 Steven Universe Bas Karo Henry

POGO

Tom and Jerry Wizard of OZ Gol Mol Gongol Chhota Bheem Marathon Mr Bean Chatur Chetan Takeshi’s Castle MAD Thomas and Friends Kumbh Karan Chhota Bheem Obachama Kun

Species, Pix, 9 p.m.

Golmaal: Fun Unlimited Ishq Vishk Dangerous Khiladi Badal Kismat Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat

MAX

P.M 2.00 Mr India: Anil Kapoor 5.30 Junglee-The Battleground: Aadhi 8.30 Mard: Amitabh Bachchan A.M. 11.15 Phool Bane Angaare: Rekha

CVO

Sachhai Ki Taaqat: Sudeep Justice Chaudhury: Jeetendra Ittefaq: Sunil Shetty Do Disayen: Dharmendra

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Sherdil: Dharmendra 3.00 Bhakti Mein Shakti: Dara Singh 6.00 Sherni: Sridevi 9.00 Mumbai Ki Kiran Bedi: Malashri A.M. 9.00 Paagalpan: Karan Nath

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P.M. 2.00 3.30 5.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroaches Roll No 21 Bhootraja Aur Ronnie 2 Johnny Test Tom and Jerry Kids Show

Season of The Witch Shutter Island Anaconda 3: Offspring Redline Species The Spy Next Door

ZEE CINEMA

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CARTOON NETWORK

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PIX

P.M. 1.00 Ladies vs Ricky Bahl: Ranveer Singh 5.30 Koi Mil Gaya: Hrithik Roshan 9.00 Shudh Desi Romance: Parineeti Chopra A.M. 7.00 Yamlaa Pagala Deewana: Sunny Deol 10.30 Don No 1: Nagarjuna

STAR SPORTS4

Kabhi Kabhi, DDI, 11 p.m.

5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.15 8.30 10.00 10.30

Nordic Wild Megastructures Mega Factories Swamp Lions Brain Games Inside IPL Mad Labs Brain Games Second from Disaster Taboo

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Saraf 7.00 Yedyanchi Jatra: Bharat Jadhav 9.30 Little Champioship Satara 2013

B4U

P.M 2.30 Daraar: Arbaaz Khan 6.00 Deva Ek Rakshak: Chandra Mohan 9.00 Dus Tola: Manoj Najpai A.M.

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Aaitya Gharat Gharoba: Sachin, Supriya 4.30 Master Eka Master: Ashok

Shudh Desi Romance, Max, 9 p.m.

10.30 Mr Bean 11.00 Chhota Bheem 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 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

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 Doraemon DJ-JATNP Doraemon DJ Sofia The First Doraemon

DISNEY XD

P.M. 1.30 Kiteretsu 5.30 Iron Man Armored Adventures 6.30 American Dragon Jake Long 7.00 Phineas and Ferb 8.00 Ultimate Spiderman 8.30 Tron Uprising 9.00 Hulk and the… 9.30 Big Bad Beetleborgs A.M. 8.00 Space Goofs 8.30 Rekkit Rabbit 9.00 Space Goofs 9.30 American Dragon Jake Long 10.00 Super Robot.

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Girls galore

MISS INDIA 2014 FINALISTS

girls all in a row – that’s what it was at Palladium Hotel at the PRETTY parade of the finalists of the fbb Femina Miss India 2014. This final round of auditions saw the gorgeous girls in swimwear and little black or red

dresses. All were vying for their last chance to win the coveted title. It has been a rather hectic and tough selection from 20 cities across the country in this 51st year of the prestigious pageant that aims at nothing but the very best. And may the best girl win.

Marcellus Baptista SANJAY GUPTA, RESHMA JANI, SHWETAMBARI SONI & ANU GUPTA

Heady affair

amalgamation of art and music was what it was at AN Arola at JW Marriott as Absolut Elyx and Sanjay Gupta presented ‘In An Artists Mind IV’ by Gallerie Angel Arts, curated

MICHELLE SALINS

by Reshma Jani and Shwetambari Soni. Viewing the art and photographs by Sanjay Gupta over smooth vodka cocktails and tasty Spanish fare were Arjun Rampal, Anupam Kher, Tusshar Kapoor, Krishika Lulla, Rohit Roy, Gulshan Grover, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor and Schauna Chauhan.

WENDELL RODRICKS & ANJANA SHARMA

Glam slam

Style file

was glam slam all the way at 212 at the Stylista party to IT honour Wendell Rodricks for his Padma Shri award. Host Anjana Sharma and her team were in attendance, warmly

ALL

very stylish was what it was at Ensemble at the preview of Urvashi Kaur’s spring/summer 2014 collection titled Semah. Having a good look at the line were Leander Paes, Nisha Jamvwal, Swara Bhaskar, Tinu Anand, Tisca Chopra, Tilottama and Rasika Dugal. The talk was that Semah seeks to celebrate the three unified states of human nature – the mind, the heart and the body. And everyone admired the original handwoven organic textiles from Kutch and Andhra.

TISCA CHOPRA, URVASHI KAUR & SWARA BHASKAR

MINI MATHUR

welcoming the many guests like Malaika Arora Khan, Zaheer Khan, Ajit Agarkar, Evelyn Sharma, Amrita Puri, Maureen Wadia, A D Singh, Neeta Lulla, Pria Kataria Puri, Anil Chopra, Vikram Raizada and many more. Of course, making their presence felt were the model gang and designers.

Trendy taste

got a taste of spirited YOU times ahead if you happened to be at Pali Bhavan. It was

a showcase of Stolichnaya cocktails that would be offered at the lounge at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 at Grand Hyatt. Yes, Aspri Spirits was announced as an official partner of LFW and in attendance was its founder Jackie Matai and mixologist Shatbhi Basu who was busy creating special fashionable concoctions with names like Te Amo and Picante. JACKIE MATAI & SHATBHI BASU

GIGANTIKA CROSSWORD

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ACROSS:

1.Toys (5) 4.Hindu warrior caste (6) 7.Loathing (7) 11.Poultry product (4) 16.Dental appliance (7) 17.Over sized (7) 18.Heading(7) 19.Unwanted sounds (6) 20.Graduate’s certificate (6) 21.Cinematic Superman (5) 22.Blender output (5) 24.Harness-racing horse (6) 25.Fat (4) 26.Lord of Heaven (5) 27.Topof the cranial vault (5) 31.——-Anand-’The Martha steward of India’ (5) 33.Mock (5) 40.Winter shoes (8)

CROSSWORD NO 182 Nita Jaggi 41.Chemical response (8) 42.No matter what (6) 45.Tropical fruit (6) 46.Body parts (6) 47.Alaskan city (6) 48.Brighten up! (5) 50.Asylum seeker (6) 51.Bobbin (8) 52.Instructive saying (8) 55.Threshold (5) 56.Kind of plug (5) 62.Lament (5) 63.Close-fitted garment (5) 65.Friendly(4) 67.Cemical compound (7) 71.Discharge (5) 72.Decorate (5) 73.Correct (6) 74.Passage in mountain (6) 76 .Gossiper (7) 77.Not strict (7) 78.Extras (7) 79.Bring in money (4) 80.European nation (7) 81.Rare find (6) 82.Luxury car Rolls——- (5)

DOWN:

1.Word meaning (10) 2.Candy (8) 3.Small knife (8) 4.Carpets (4) 5.Sweaters (7) 6.High quality products (8) 8.Understandability (9) 9.Kind of bomb (7) 10.Respiration (6) 12.GK (7,9) 13.Confidential matter (6) 14.It may stick out (5) 15.Criticise (7)

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23.Multi-stage competition (9) 28.To abate (5) 29.Annoy (3) 30.Musicians (7) 32.Placid person (9) 34.Stythe (5,4) 35. MD of a company (8,8) 36.Caribbean diving island (7) 37.Aubergine (7) 38.Fruity pastry(7) 39.Shade (7) 43.Lava rock (7) 44.Famous person’s signature (9)

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DOWN 1. V A M P 2. X A N T H U R A 3. N O V E M B E R ............. ..

49.Woman’s bag (5) 53. Workers (3) 54.Rapid twitching movements (10) 57.Provoke (7) 58.Candlemaker (8) 59.Jon’s cat (8) 60.Behave awkwardly(8)

61.State of being famous (8) 64.Map line (7) 66.Maharashtrian language (7) 68.Puzzle (6) 69.Woven fabric (6) 70.Mischief (5) 75.Hailed mother (4)

Solution (GIGANTIKA No. 181)

Across: 1.Double 6.Post 10.Fumes 13.Larva 14.Impulse 15.Buyout 16.Town 17.Vodka 18.Impeach 19.Grizzle 20.Clinic 21.Erne 23.Romeo 25.Earnest 28.Feed 30.Inns 32.Bourgeois 35.Spot 37.Elbow 38.Ricotta 40.Cliche 43.Voodoo 44.Epic 45.Pea 46.Imitate 49.Rouse 52.Eclectic 54.Usp 55.Clasp 57.Was 58.Gas 59.Sages 60.Oso 61.Triangle 62.Radii 65.Stand In 68.Lra 70.Webs 72.Pseudo 73.Guinea 75.Leghorn 76.Tread 79.Odie 81.Houyhnhnm 82.Leal 83.Sled 86.Artemia 87.Rebab 92.Pour 93.Torero 94.Literal 95.Marathi 96.Llama 97.Enki 98.Shasta 99.Martina 100.Stair 101.Sense 102.Dart 103.Yes And Down: 1.Debacle 2.Brownie 3.Enticed 4.Claptrap 5.Ornament 6.Pathetic 7.Tinge 8.Spoil 9.Blaze 10.Fever 11.Madam 12.Shadows 22.Nine 24.Oxeye 26.Fowl 27.Price 29.Extra 31. Slap 32.Bocci 33.Indus 34.Firm 35.Save 36.Ozones 39.Bowler 41.Ipsus 42.Harps 46.Incur 47.In Aid 48.I Chat 50.Urged 51.Epson 53.Ingest 56.Poilu 57.Woman 58.Gerund 63.Amigo 64.Swarm 65.Sole 66.Angle 67.Isro 69.Riant 71.Beat 73.Guyra 74.Etna 77.Demo 78.Alarmist 79.Outbreak 80.Immature 81.Hurdles 83.Satisfy 84.Earlaps 85.Leonard 88.Brain 89.Blame 90.Stork 91.Craig 92.Plead.

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COFFEEBREAK TODAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

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MOON : Cancer/Mercury in Aquarius TITHI : Amalki Ekadashi/ Govind Dwadashi NAKSHATRA : Pushya RASHI : Karaka (Cancer) H.D. LUCKY COLOUR : Beige and Turquoise LUCKY NUMBER : 4

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Brace yourself for a hectic schedule from now on. Socializing to maintain important contacts with people that matter will help to boost your career interests and put you in touch with someone, who will take a particular liking to you and your work, Students keen to pursue higher studies abroad will set out soon on their trip. Overseas inquiries for business will be encouraging. Health will require occasional attention. BABIES BORN TODAY: The baby will have a well-proportioned body, moderate to tall, pleasant face and good hair. The child will be Amicable, Submissive, sincere affectionate but moody. After basic education a career in any creative or artistic field is indicated. Fond of traveling will be multi-faceted and well read. Will nurture and care for love ones. They can look forward to a fortunate happy life. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): An offer coming through someone you have had dealings with before would be worth considering. You are likely to invite an old friend or an associate to join your new venture. If seeking financial assistance or loan, you will get it soon. An invitation to an important function will bring you in contact with an eminent person.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You will have to work harder to retain your position of advantage. Someone is trying hard to supersede you by showing excellent results. Love life is full of excitement and pleasant surprises. You can look forward to a pleasant evening with your beloved or friends.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Favorable trends continue at work. You will be given more responsibility with added incentives. Work diligently and you can look forward to a promotion or further benefits. A sudden change of plans adds a little excitement to your dull routine. An outing this evening will be a memorable one. Be more responsive to the one who loves you deeply.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You may be asked to conclude an important assignment sooner than expected and this could throw your normal routine out of gear. Close associates and friends will go out of their way to help. Working late could affect family life and your mate may choose to be difficult.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): A few sundry problems occur in your work. But you should be able to overcome them with your patience and persuasive approach. You will enjoy the pleasures of intimate romance, while the married will manage to spend a memorable evening together.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You will go out of your way to make things happen at work .You will be successful in your efforts. Look forward to gains and also developing new associations and friendships. An outing with friends will prove enjoyable. You can look forward to the good times.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Avoid new ventures. Funds could get blocked indefinitely. News of a nomination to an important office or position is likely. Your benefits come from those close to you. You will find that you will do well with consistent hard work. Try not to get upset by delays.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You are wasting your time doing trivial things that do not add up to much. Wait for that big offer of work that is bound to come your way. Personal life could get complicated because of a discussion with a loved one who may not agree with your point of view. Do not push your luck as it may not be appreciated causing a rift in your association.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Rise in salary or more incentive is offered to you. Work hard for efforts will be amply rewarded. A profitable new business association will lead to monetary gains. Expense on a security for the family or the purchase of some property is likely. Happy celebrations are likely at home.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You are going to be very much in demand for your work. News from overseas will be favorable. Gains through government or someone important are likely. Once you decide to go ahead with the vital decision you have taken, keeping the family interest uppermost in your mind, do not look back.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A wrong decision at work leads to needless expenses and waste of time. You can still go ahead with the project because it has potential. Do not hesitate to invest your own money, especially since you have the funds and are confident of the enterprise.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): A tip from reliable source will lead to tremendous gains for you at the stock market. An earlier assignment will bring in monetary gains and acclaim. Overseas influences will be beneficial. Personal relationships with colleagues and associates will improve. Evening brings peace of mind and contentment. Do not let petty quarrels in your circle disturb the serenity of your mind.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4915 ACROSS: 1 ____ in the sky : any one of many stars seen in the night, should we say? (6) 7 ___ off : bringing to a complete state, by dropping the fractions perhaps? (8) 8 Author Silverstein (4) 10 Breathe out? (6) 11 Most appealing to senses (6) 14 A Spanish hurrah (3) 16 Food sieved into pulp? (5) 17 From (2,2) 19 America's giant oil company of international presence? (5) 21 ____ down : defeated, overwhelmed, or overcame? (5) 22 "____ bread is soon forgotten"? (5) 23 At the ___ of : by sacrificing, in a way? (4) 26 A beastly sign of unwillingness? (5) 28 Lion sanctuary in Gujarat? (3) 29 Confirmed or preserved, defended (6) 30 Old and used? (3,3) 31 Famous Spanish river - "bore" anagram? (4) 32 Damage caused in transit, perhaps? (8) 33 Cleaned with a cloth or feathers (6)

DOWN: 1 Actress Anderson of "Baywatch" (6) 2 For and on ____ of .... "H. Balfe" anagram? (6) 3 ___ Stanley Gardener (mystery writer) (4) 4 Be lacking flavor (7) 5 "Inter" anagram for a fertilizer? (5) 6 A semiprecious stone, a variety of chalcedony (5) 8 "Begone!" (4) 9 Elevation abbr. (3) 12 __-de-sac (3) 13 ___ packing : gives a firing to or reprimands, in a way? (5) 15 ___ down : intimidated or bullied (5) 18 ___ practice : dishonest or barely honest dealings? (5) 19 A witticism or pithy remark; as in, "bon ___ "? (3) 20 __ Hur: Oscar winning movie? (3) 21 Ms Sherawat of Bollywood (7) 22 Female sheep - "wee" change (3)

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SUDOKU 2101 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: X equals H

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

23 A tree such as a lemon or orange tree (6) 24 Yes __ __ : please give the answer? (2,2) 25 In the direction (6)

26 A thick soup (5) 27 Wistful exclamation (5) 28 A lump of something; a sailor (3) 30 A friend in ___ is a friend indeed? (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Flair, 6 Aware, 9 Narrate, 10 Gruff, 11 Tamar, 12 Kabul, 13 Degrees, 15 Yen, 17 Uris, 18 Depart, 19 Basis, 20 Elevon, 22 Join, 24 Das, 25 Alveoli, 26 Dally, 27 Rodin, 28 Beefy, 29 Vitriol, 30 Xebec, 31 Aside. DOWN: 2 Larder, 3 Infers, 4 Raf, 5 Arias, 6 Attunes, 7 Weal, 8 Reader, 12 Ketan, 13 Duped, 14 Gives, 15 Yahoo, 16 Ntini, 18 Dilly, 19 Botanic, 21 Lahore, 22 Jewels, 23 Ill-fed, 25 Alarm, 26 Dive, 28 Boa.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1920 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

U C C M

V A

J X K

U N K B A F M K A J X K

H B Y

G X C A K

O K U K Y O

U K M H V A A V C Y

C Y

C L

B Y C J X K M

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Television is chewing gum for the eyes

Afternoon WORD MINE

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 11 average; 13 good; 15 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: agate, agitate, cage, CASTIGATE, gait, gate, gist, saga, sage, stag, stage.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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PUJARA TURNS TO BOWLING IN NETS FOR ODI SELECTION SPORTS

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By Sabi Hussain

EW DELHI: As his quest to find a permanent spot in India's One-day side continues, Cheteshwar Pujara has also started bowling in order to fit the bill for ODI selection and said a good showing in IPL could see him on the plane to Australia and New Zealand for next year's World Cup. "I have also started bowling in nets so that I can contribute as a part-time bowler. I want to help my team with part-time bowling if the captain wants me to. I am looking to bring improvement in my game, most important being playing on the rise. I am targeting specific areas, which include analysis of my batting and what mistakes I am committing in the middle. It will help me in the longer run," Pujara said. Pujara said he is also looking forward to the upcoming IPL."If I can prove myself in the IPL, I am confident that I can get success in ODIs too. I had played a couple of good innings for my last franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore which proved that I have the talent to excel in the shortest format also. It's all about getting more opportunities. I am looking forward to have a successful IPL," the middle-order batsman said. Ever since making his debut in the 50-over format against Zimbabwe last year in August, Pujara has only played two ODIs in the limited opportunities he has got in the 50-over format and his non-inclusion for the dead Asia Cup rubber against Afghanistan left many flabbergasted. Former captain Sunil Gavaskar slammed the team management for not experimenting with the playing XI by including

India can repeat 2007 performance at this World T20: Joginder N EW DELHI: India can rely on their spinners to reclaim the World Twenty20 title, says Joginder Sharma, the hero of country's win against Pakistan in the inaugural edition's final. After a terrible road accident in 2011, Sharma returned to domestic action last year and is now endeavouring to make his way into the Indian team. India have struggled in the competition after success in 2007 but the Haryana allrounder feels now is the chance to reclaim the trophy. "You can't predict results in T20s but we have an experienced line up. We have strong batting and it is a good fielding unit as

Pujara and medium pacer Ishwar Pandey in the match against Afghanistan, and even went on to say that the fear of reserve players succeeding over "current favourites" prompted the management to play the same team. The Indian batsmen were found wanting against quality pace attacks in South Africa and New Zealand, but the team management decided not to tinker with the 'balanced' side. Pujara has all the makings of becoming one of India's most consistent players in both forms of the game, provided he gets the opportunity to showcase his batting prowess in the ODI format, too. He averages 55 in List A matches and his impressive strike rate resulted in many double and triple hundreds. His solid performance in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2012-13, where he hit two hundreds and a fifty in three innings, led to his call-up for India's tour of Zimbabwe, but the Saurashtra batsman didn't get enough opportunities thereafter. With the focus on building the team for next year's World Cup in Australia-New Zealand, Pujara

Shami, Dinda steer Bengal to semi-finals of Vijay Hazare K

OLKATA: Pacers Mohammed Shami and Ashok Dinda shared seven wickets between them to trigger a collapse that saw Bengal beat Tamil Nadu by 77 runs and storm into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare one-day cricket tournament at the floodlit Eden Gardens. Defending a paltry 168, Shami (4/25) and Dinda (3/13) ripped apart Tamil Nadu top order with some charged up bowling to reduce the visitors to 25 for five in the 10th over and eventually bundle out Tamil Nadu for 90 in 33.5 overs. Dinda gave the Bengal their first breakthrough by seeing off S Anirudha, who edged to second slip. Shami then joined the party with wickets of Baba Aparajith (12) and Subramaniam Badrinath (0) in

tandem for 13 overs. They also accounted for the prized wickets of Dinesh Karthik (5), Ravichandran Ashwin (0) and Vijay Shankar (6).

KARNATAKA IN SEMI-FINALS AFTER WIN OVER GUJARAT Skipper Vinay Kumar grabbed a five-wicket haul after Robin Uthappa and Karun Nair hit individual centuries to lead Karnataka's Laxmi Ratan Shukla celebrates with recovery and guide the team to a Mohammed Shami after dismissing a 27-run win over Gujarat in their Tamil Nadu batsman during Vijay Hazare quarter-final match of the Vijay Trophy match at Eden Garden in Kolkata. Hazare Trophy, here. Vinay Kumar returned figures of successive overs. He took a spec- five for 85 in his 12 overs to dismiss tacular running catch off his own Gujarat for 274 in 48.2 overs. Karbowling to dismiss Badrinath. nataka had scored 301 for seven in There was no respite for the star 50 overs after being invited to bat at studded Tamil Nadu top order bats- the Jadavpur University Complex men with the pace duo bowling in ground.

well. But since the matches will be in Bangladesh, our spinners can play a big role there. We have a good spin attack knows that he has limited time on his hand."It's all about getting more and more opportunities. I have the ability to perform in all three formats of the game," he said. Pujara has become a permanent fixture of India's Test side, succeeding Rahul Dravid at No.3. He has an outstanding Test average of around 60, with six hundreds and four fifties.He has been signed up by Kings XI Punjab for the seventh edition of IPL."It's a perception. I have a good ODI domestic record. I have scored runs at an impressive strike rate in domestic matches. So, I don't think it would be a problem for me adjusting to the T20 format," he said. "In Twenty20, people expect big shots from you. I need to be aggressive from the first ball. I have to take my chances. I have started my preparation and the good part is there's still a month left before the tournament gets underway," he added. Pujara said he is happy to become part of Kings XI Punjab franchise."I am looking forward to my association with Kings XI Punjab. I believe playing for KXIP will give me more exposure and experience. I have always loved the

and I feel we have a good chance," Sharma said. He had bowled the last over in the 2007 T20 final when Pakistan needed 13 runs with one wicket in hand. After being hit for a six by Misbah- ul-haq, he eventually dismissed the Pakistani batsman to hand India a thrilling win. Sharma said he has endured tough moments in his career as he was laid low by shoulder and ankle problems in 2008. He made a good comeback in 2009 but a car accident in 2011 again pegged him back. "But now I am fit. As good as I was in 2007. I am doing well and hopefully selectors won't ignore me," he said.

streets of Chandigarh city. I have played quite a few domestic games there and somewhere, I have this hidden love for the city," he signed off. INDIAN WOMEN BEAT BANGLA, CLINCH T20 SERIES COX'S BAZAR (BANGLADESH): Indian women produced a clinical bowling performance to comprehensively beat their Bangladeshi counterparts by eight wickets in the second T20 International and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here today.Medium pacers Jhulan Goswami (2/15) and leg-spinner Poonam Yadav (2/9) rattled the Bangladesh top and middle order as the home side could only muster 65 for nine from their 20 overs after electing to bat at the newly built Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium. Shikha Pandey also chipped in with one scalp, but Bangladesh were not helped by their poor running, as run-outs accounted for four dismissals. Three batters went for ducks, while only four players managed to reach double digits.

Anand to compete in Candidates for another shy at World title K

HANTY MANSIYSK (RUSSIA): With odds staked against him, five times world champion Viswanathan Anand aims to make a grand comeback in the Candidates chess tournament that starts here. With the weather slated to hit -14 degrees in the week, the heated battles are likely to compensate as eight of the world elite compete to find the next challenger for world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway. It may be recalled that Carlsen defeated Anand in the last World Championship match at Chennai by 6.5-3.5 margin to become the undisputed king of the 64-squares

late last year. The eight-player super tournament will be played under double round robin basis and there will be 14-grueling rounds in all before the winner is determined. After a recent decline in form and rating, Anand starts only as the fourth seed in the tournament. Levon Aronian of Armenia is the rating favourite with his ELO touching 2830 points. Russian Vladimir Kramnik who missed winning the candidates by a whisker last year, is ranked second ahead of former world champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria.Sergey Karjakin of Russia is behind Anand and is seeded fifth ahead of seven times Russian champ Peter Svidler.

THE BOLDENONE MYSTERY DEEPENS: NANOLI HORSES POSITIVE ONCE AGAIN

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The blame game is on

Who did it? Where did the Boldenone come from? Which company supplied it? Is it a fact that in our stud farms, anabolic substances are being used? What is happening now is: charges and counter charges are being hurled at one another. It has become evident no proof of any kind is available. The stewards must, in right earnest, start again inquiry. This time, they should make efforts to find an answer and if they cannot drop the matter.

ill the RWITC stewards be able to hit the bull's-eye and solve the mysterious Boldenone case? The mystery has deepened once again. For the fourth time, horses coming from Nanoli farm have tested positive for Boldenone. Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, owner of Nanoli Farm explains: Boldenone was injected into Bull's Eye during its journey from Nanoli farm to the stables in Mumbai. If this was really the case boldenone content in the urine should have been more. The alleged source of Boldennone, it is alleged, is at Nanoli farm. There is however no proof of this. Those in the know, talk about conspiracy. Nobody has been able to explain why there has been a conspiracy. Does anyone benefit by administering Boldenone to horses that come from Nanoli. The matter has been investigated by the stewards. They have not been able to reach any conclusion about the mysterious happening. There appears to have been an opinion that it is better to close down the case. Now that once again the issue has come up, it is better perhaps a full inquiry is held. The government, the Home Ministry – is said to be keen about this. Charges and counter charges are being hurled at one another but any positive action seems to be conspicuous by its absence. All parties or persons concerned should be open to enquiry. Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy must be prepared to throw open the gates of Nanoli for a

thorough enquiry to be held. One of the ways of doing is to test every horse at Nanoli. Boldenone remains in the horse for over a year. Another way of looking at the problem is to find out in which part of the horse's body, the Boldenone remains. It is an arduous task but it is better that – to avoid any kind of slightest suspicion – all horses are tested. I am told that Boldenone remains in the hair on the tail of a horse. It is better that Mr. Dhunjibhoy agrees to the testing of all his horses. Boldenone could not have come from nowhere. It is clear some human hand is behind it. Both Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy and Mr. Pesi Shroff are facing charges

K N Dhunjibhoy and [L] Pesi Shroff against them. It is being said that when the horses come from the farm, they look fit as a fiddle. This could be because they are being given the right kind of food. I know a trainer who gives milk to the horses. A lot of questions are being asked by curious racegoers about the mysterious happening. They may not have any basin at all but they must have positive answers: 1. Why are horses from only Nanoli Stud Farm are being tested positive for Boldenone? 2. Are some interested desi or foreign countries targeting a big name like Dhunjibhoy and making charges without proof.

Dadar Union, DPZ, MIG & Bombay Gym win alkar (2/10) bowled well. DPZ then achieved this target by losing four wickets. Former veteran cricketers Madhav Mantri and Vijay Tulpule along with former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar inaugurated the tournament. In the afternoon session MIG restricted New Hind to 99/8 in the allotted 25 overs and then scripted an eight-wicket win due to superb batting from Varun Lavande (53 with 10 fours). Varun and Shreyas Mandlik (19 n.o.) put together 79 runs for the second wicket.

Former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar interacts with young cricketers on the opening day of the Vijay Tulpule Cup U/13 Cricket tournament on Tuesday.

UMBAI: Dadar Union won the first round league match in the Vijay Tulpule Cup U/13 Cricket tournament played in Dadmkar Maidan, Matunga due to the allround performance from Divyansh Saxena. In other matches Dadar Parsee Zorastrian, MIG and Bombay Guymkhana also registered easy wins. Dadar Union who elected to field after winning the toss bundled out

Indian Gymkhana team for just 59 runs as left arm spinner Divyansh Saxena took five wickets for just 19 runs. After that Divyansh made 40 not out to register the first win for his team without losing a wicket. At Matunga Gymkhana DPZ also asked Matunga Gymkhana to bat first after winning the toss and skittled them for paltry 55 runs in 20.1 overs. Their left arm spinners Ayush Kamat (3/11) and Abhishek Day-

Brief scores: Indian Gymkhana- 59 in 19.5 overs (Divyansh Saxena 5/19) Lost to Dadar Union 60 for no loss in 7.2 overs (Divyansh Saxena 40 n.o.) MOM – DIVYANSH SAXENA; Matunga Gymkhana – 55 in 20.1 overs (Yash Jaiswal 13; Aayush Kamat 3/11, Abhishek Dayalkar 2/10) Lost to D.P.Z. – 56/4 (Manal Kawle 22 n.o., Harsh Jadhav 14 ; Prashant Parab 2/8) MOM – AAYUSH KAMAT; New Hind – 99/8 (Suved Parkar 23, Sairaj Surve 29 ; Atharva Ankolekar 2/21) Lost to MIG 100/2 in 15.1 overs (Varun Lavande 53, Shreyas Mandlik 19 n.o.,) MOM VARUN LAVANDE; Parsee Gymkhana – 97/7 (Tanmay Buram 18; Ibrahim Khan 4/13) Lost to Bombay Gymkhana 2/98 in 16.3 overs ( Kaushabh Chalke 27 n.o., Soham Panvalkar 33 n.o.) MOM IBRAHIM KHAN.

3. Should not – after horses from Nanoli has been tested positive – an enquiry be held with regard to the role, if any, played by the workers and other staff of the farm? 4. There is absolutely no proof that Pesi Shroff is a “benami owner” of the farm, and yet why such things are being said. 5. Is Pesi Shroff is involved at all in any kind of conspiracy? 6. Is it only random test of horses coming into Mumbai stables. Why there was no such practice before? 7. Is it not desirable that horses coming from all farms should be tested for drugs – as a precautionary measure? All sorts of drugs are in the market and are easily available.

8. Who is Umed Singh? Was he in the staff of Nanoli for several years? 9. Every owner has the right to remove horses from a trainer. Horses from trainers Byramjee, Padmanabhan were taken away without any provocation. 10. Pesi Shroff both as a jockey and trainer – has always been clean. How then allegations are made against him? 11. How does Maneka Gandhi – animal lover – coming into the picture. How can she have anything to do with doping cases in Western India? 12. Instead of allowing charges and counter charges, printing accusing fingers at one another, is it not better to hold an enquiry and summon all those allegedly involved in the mysterious happening and arrive at the truth? The best authorities who can conduct this special type of inquiry is RWITC stewards themselves?

Aftab hat-trick powers Paul’s to big win M

UMBAI: Opportunistic striker Aftab Panhalkar showed excellent finishing touch scoring a hat-trick to power St. Paul’s, Dadar to a 40 win against PRS Becon in a First Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel. St. Paul’s scored the fourth goal through Aniruddha More. In another match, Guru Nanak SC blanked Chembrties FC 2-0. Amit Chakrobarty and Gauresh Sawant struck one goal each for the winning side. Meanwhile in a Second Division encounter, Sporting Option Clots were in total control and posted a 2-0 win against Our Lady of Fatima. Strikers Salil Pereira and Marciano Almeda netted the goals. Results: At St. Xavier’s ground, Parel – Div-I: St. Paul’s FC, Dadar 4 (Aftab Panhalkar 3 - hat-trick, Aniruddha More) beat PRS Becon 0; Guru Nanak SC 2 (Amit Chakrobarty, Gauresh Sawant) beat Chembrties FC 0. Div-II: Sporting Option Clots 2 (Salil Pereira, Marciano Almeda) beat Our Lady Of Fatima 0. Ashok Dhamija

Ryan International School, Sanpada boys outplayed St Mary's ICSE School, Koperkhairane 7-0 in the Navi Mumbai Area Schools Association (NMASA) Under 14 football tournament. The pose along with their coach Rajendra Rajput.

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SENT INTO THE WELL AT WELLS

Kaneria submits 28,000 pounds to get appeal hearing on ban

Nadal and Sharapova beaten at Indian Wells

NDIAN WELLS: Rafa Nadal and Maria Sharapova were both knocked out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Monday after stunning upsets at one of the world's biggest tournaments outside the four grand slams. Nadal was sent packing by Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) after Sharapova fell to Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi 6-3 4-6 7-5 as last year's men's and women's singles champions both crashed out. Nadal blew a 4-2 lead in the deciding tiebreak after the Spaniard had fought his way back from 5-2 down in the deciding third set. "I wanted to play very well here. I had good success in this tournament in the past, a tournament I always feel good about," said Nadal, who will now turn his attention to the Sony Open in south Florida.

Lagos double strike gives Churchill first win in AFC Cup

MARGAO: Cristhian Lagos struck twice as Churchill Brothers drubbed New Radiant of Maldives 3-0 to secure their first win in the AFC Cup here today. Lagos scored in the 31st and 75th minutes while Anthony Wolfe got the other goal in the 52nd minute in the Group E league match at Nehru Stadium at Fatorda here. With today's win, Churchill, who lost to Persipura Jayapura of Indonesia in their opening encounter, opened their account with three points from two matches.New Radiant, who had beaten Home United of Singapore, remain on three points from two outings. Churchill were determined to put it across New Radiant and started brightly by moving the ball on the flanks well with Costa Rica striker Lagos and Trinidad and Tobago's Anthony Wolfe combining well upfront.

"I'm going to keep working hard to try to be ready to play better in Miami." Nadal beat Dolgopolov in the final of the inaugural Rio Open last month but the Ukrainian got his revenge on the world number one in the Californian desert. "I feel great, as after every win, of course. I beat the defending champion and the number one in the world," said Dolgopolov, whose next opponent is Fabio Fognini after the Italian saved two match points in a 6-2 3-6 7-5 win over Frenchman Gael Monfils. Giorgi, a 22-year-old ranked 79th in the world, made the fourth round of the U.S. Open last year as a qualifier, but her win over the world number five Russian was the biggest of her career. "I did not play a good match at all," said Sharapova, who dropped serve eight times and committed 58 unforced errors.

PAES-STEPANEK PAIR MOVE INTO INDIAN WELLS QUARTERS

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek downed Jonathan Erlich and Richard Gasquet in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters tournament, here. The fourth seeded Indo-Czech pair quelled the challenge of the wild card opponents 6-3 7-5 in one hour and 16 minutes in the second round of the USD 5,240,015 hard court event. They will now fight it out it with Swiss legend Roger Federer and his partner Stanislas Wawrinka, the singles Australian Open champion in what is a splendid match-up. "(I've) never played against her, but she's someone that doesn't give you much rhythm. She's quite aggressive, but some shots she hits incredible for a long period of time. Sometimes they go off a bit. But, if I'm speaking about my level, it was nowhere near where it should have been." Giorgi will play her countrywoman Flavia Pennetta in the next round after she beat Australian Sam Stosur 6-4 3-6 6-1. There were no other major surprises although Britain's Andy Murray was forced to dig deep to see off promising Czech Jiri Vesely and avoid a similar fate. The Wimbledon champion won 6-7 (7-2) 6-4 6-4 but only after clawing back from the brink of defeat against the 20-year-old Vesely. "It was just one of those matches where there wasn't one period where I thought that the

level of tennis from both of us was high at the same time," said Murray. Switzerland's former world number one Roger Federer also advanced after he was pushed all the way by Russia's Dmitry Tursunov before winning 7-6 (9-7) 76 (7-2). Federer, who won his 78th career singles title in Dubai earlier this month, will play either German Tommy Haas or Japan's Kei Nishikori in the fourth round. "I feel like I'm in a good place," said Federer, a four-time champion at Indian Wells. "I know what my solid level is. Even if I won 6 and 6 today, I just feel like I was calm and served for the set. "Okay, got broken. Still managed to stay calm. Down ... in the second; stayed calm and came back. So those are the moments where you feel there is confidence around somewhere."

Advani advances to second round as Aditya loses N

EW DELHI: Eight-time world champion Pankaj Advani overcame a stiff challenge before prevailing over World No.25 Xiao Guodong in the first round of the Haikou World Open in China. The Chinese played in front of a home crowd that was keen to see him come through but were sportingly appreciative of a dynamic display of snooker by the Indian pro in a tight contest held in the Hainan province capital. The recently crowned Indian snooker champion was at sea in the first frame, struggling to adjust to the conditions that were contrasting in nature to that of the Indian National Championship conducted in Lucknow last week. 0-1 down, Advani shifted gears and made a 51 break in the second frame to draw parity. The third frame was unusual by nature as it ended in the Indian's favour even though he was trailing by over 20 points. Guodong made a break of 62. While Advani was fighting back, the Chinese made three consecutive foul-and-misses. According to professional snooker rules,

that amounts to a frame being awarded to the opponent. The rare misfortune for the Chinese presented Advani with a 3-1 lead before the former fought back with a 70 to make it 3-2. Advani clinched the sixth frame and was close to the finish line in the best-of-9 encounter. However, the resilient Chinese, one frame away from defeat,

proved his class and made framewinning breaks of 61 and 63 respectively in the next two to make the scoreline 4-4 and enforce the decider. With the shift of momentum, the local favourite was on the brink of a remarkable comeback but Advani had other plans. His reputation to raise his game to the next level when it matters most was upheld yet again as he scored a match-winning 80 break, clearing the table. After overcoming the second highest ranked Chinese, Advani is likely to face China's number one player Ding Junhui tomorrow.The other Indian, Aditya Mehta, however did not make it and lost in the first round to a lesser-ranked player in England's Michael White.Starting off as the favourite for the match, the Indian faltered and lost the match 3-5. Results: Pankaj Advani defeated Xiao Guodong 5-4: 7-87, 72 (55)-44, 61-24, 43-66(62), 0-76(70), 67-(56)-51, 1983(61), 15-85(63), 119(80)-0.Michael White defeated Aditya Mehta 5-3: 9-77, 78-7, 23-70, 74-49, 65-8, 69-67, 0-91, 60-29.

KARACHI: Pakistan's banned test leg-spinner, Danish Kaneria has submitted a sum of 28,000 pounds with a commercial high court in London in order to get his appeal against the life ban heard on April 11th. A source close to Kaneria told PTI that he had with the help of relatives, friends and colleagues managed to raise the 28,000 pounds. "He is in dire financial strait but this hearing is also his last chance of being cleared and having the ban removed so he somehow managed to raise the amount," the source said. Kaneria was told by the commercial court judge last month that he would have to deposit the security money if he wanted his appeal against his life ban to be heard on April 11th.

Sharath to lead India at Tokyo World Championships

NEW DELHI: Ace paddler Sharath Kamal will lead the 10-member Indian contingent including five women in the World Table Tennis championships to be held in Tokyo from April 28 to May 5. Members of the men's team include Soumyajit Ghosh, Harmeet Desai, Anthony Amalraj and Sanil Shetty besides world no. 54 Sharath. Delhi's Manika Batra and Pooja Sahasrabudhe of Mumbai have made it to the senior national women's squad for the first time. Other members of the squad are K Shamini, Ankita Das and Madhurika Patkar. The selection committee, comprising foreign coach Peter Engel, national coaches Bhawani Mukherji, Kamlesh Mehta, Indu Puri and government observer Manjit Dua met here on Sunday, along with TTFI chairman P C Chaturvedi and convener Dhanraj Choudhary, to decide on the team.

Vani Kapoor starts as favourite in absence of strong rivals

GURGAON: With two titles in four tournaments so far, Delhi golfer Vani Kapoor would start as favourite in the fifth leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour, starting at the Classic Golf Resort, here tomorrow. The season so far has been one of great comebacks, and this leg will be a tightly fought one. Vani has shown maturity and consistency and in the absence of Sharmila Nicollet, Smriti Mehra and Neha Tripathi, Vani is a clear favourite.

Mohd Sporting mull over bidding for Kolkata franchisee in ISL

NEW DELHI: I-League club Mohammedan Sporting are mulling over bidding for the Kolkata franchisee in the much-anticipated IPL-style football tournament scheduled to be held in September-October, a top official said today.Mohammedan Sporting President Sultan Ahmed told PTI that his club was interested in owning a franchisee in the ISL be organised by IMG-Reliance, the commercial partner of the All India Football Federation."We are interested in bidding for a franchisee in ISL but we have to look into the details of how we are going to go about it. We will discuss the matter in the club governing council meeting next week," Ahmed said.Asked if the club would tie up with any corporate entity to bid for the franchisee, he said, "We have to first take a decision in principle that we will bid for a franchisee. After that we will decide the other details."

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