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THIS ELECTION, POLITICIANS HAVE A NEW TRIBE OF PEOPLE TO COPE WITH AND CONVINCE: INDIA'S ACTIVE POPULATION OF ENTHUSIASTIC BUT SCEPTICAL SOCIAL MEDIA USERS By Prashant Hamine

users are residents of towns with a population less than 2 lakh. recent study undertaken by IRIS KnowlThe report argues that US President Barack edge Foundation and Internet And Mo- Obama ran away with the 2012 US Presidenbile Association of India (IAMAI) has tial campaign because of his effective usage revealed that the destinies of contesting can- of analytics to do peer to peer targeting. didates in not less than 150 Lok Sabha conWhen the study was undertaken, in the stituencies out of the 543 will be determined case of Thane Lok Sabha constituency the by Facebook users, making them the newest number of Facebook users was over 4 lakh. vote bank with the power to shape Indian pol- Facebook users who were eligible to vote was itics. According to the study report “Facebook culled out of the data. On the day the report users may be the new vote bank Indian politi- was penned, that figure rose to 4.19 lakh. cians have to now worry about”. Most of these Facebook users hailed from The report released recently reveals that Thane or Navi Mumbai. In the 2009 Lok around 80 million people of 25 years and Sabha elections in Thane constituency, out of younger avidly use social media platforms the 1.8 million registered voters, 7.50 lakh aclike Facebook. Out of these, 97 per cent of tually voted and the winning candidate won them are daily Facebook users. by a relatively narrow margin of 49,000 votes. Another significant fact revealed in the reThe report classified the 543 Lok Sabha port is that one-third of the social media constituencies into High Impact, Medium users are residents of smaller towns with Impact, Low Impact or No Impact category populations under 5 lakh. Even more signifContinued on pg 2 « icant is the fact that a quarter of social media

‘APPS’ THE WAY!

A sneak peek into some applications on smart phones which give a better understanding of politics, our representatives and our rights as citizens of India MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

By Shwetha Kannan and Yatin Ingle

They want to join our poll campaign, sir! All of them have got a ‘clean chit’ from the party high command.

n today's times, applications installed on smart phones are the most used means to get information. Right from railway timetables to schedules of plays, dramas and movie show timings, from shopping for Continued on pg 2 «

The Facebook reminder to vote

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f you are a voter and a Facebook user, then the social media platform will send a pop-up message on your mobile device on April 24, reminding you that it is your time to vote. According to the Facebook post by Ankhi Das, public policy director for India and South Asia, all Facebook users above 18 years will receive a pop-up on their mobile devices reminding them that voting has started. In addition, the pop-up will have an“I'm a Voter” button. Facebook users will be able to post their story to the Facebook timeline, therefore enabling them to inform their friends that they are voting in these elections. The Election Day message and I'm a Voter button will only be visible to voters in regions and constituencies where polling is taking place, therefore urging users to go ahead at the relevant time for their area, vote and then update their status by clicking on the I'm a Voter button. The aim is to motivate ones friends to vote. All Facebook users who have voted in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. They can share stories on their

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s many as 40 children afflicted by Down Syndrome were among those who participated in a Fancy Dress Competition held to mark the 'World Down Syndrome Day' in Mira Road. Continued from pg 1 « clothes and accessories to purchase of medicines, there is an application to help you out. So, can politics and our netas be spared from radar of this quick, easy and to a certain extent reliable source of information? If one goes by a random search on Google's Play Store, there are hundreds of applications related to politics. Some let you know if your name is registered as a voter in your constituency so that you can exercise your right to vote, some help you know about the candidates contesting the election representing your constituency so that you make an informed choice and take the right decision and some give you a platform to lodge a complaint about violations of electoral codes of conduct because only fairly conducted elections will give us the right results. Satish Singh, a student and app user told the ADC: “These apps are very useful. I was unaware about my voter registration number, and when I logged into these apps I was able to find my number as well as the polling booth which was provided on a map. These applications make it easy for the voters to get the needed information about the LS elections”. The ADC gives you a sneak peek into some of these applications that gives us a better understanding of politics, our representatives and our rights as citizens of India.

Athawale wants to learn from Mayawati about how to expand party base Says that there are many more factions within the Bahujan Samaj Party than in the RPI, but that has not affected Mayawati’s vote share at all By A Staff Reporter

R Facebook timeline from their desktop as well. Facebook users can add photos and stories on their timeline, then click “Life Event”, select “Travel & Experience”, followed by “Voted”, select the date and even add a photo if one wishes. Besides this Facebook users can track how leaders and parties are faring on Facebook in the run up to

the elections. The Facebook “India Election Tracker” will tell you how much the Facebook community is talking about leading candidates and parties over time. To access the India Election Tracker, got to: https://www.Facebook.com/FacebookIndia/app_5262 85324152069

Kids with Down Syndrome celebrate life World Down Syndrome Day observed with gaeity in Mira Road

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The function was held at the Cosmopolitan School in Mira Road, under the aegis of Parents of Down Syndrome, a social trust working towards the welfare of children with the genetic disorder. Other than the competition, the participants enthralled the audience with their spectacular performances. “Apart from an evening of entertainment for kids, the event was or-

ganised to create awareness about those suffering from Down Syndrome and sensitise the society of the various aspects of care and support required for them, especially efforts to include them into the mainstream,” said Angela Stanley, one of the trustees of the organisation which has been actively organising medical camps, seminars and activity centres for the children in the twin city.

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PI(A) leader Ramdas Athawale on Monday said he plans to emulate BSP chief Mayawati's social engineering in Uttar Pradesh to expand his party's base in Maharashtra. "There are more factions in BSP than the RPI but that is not affecting Mayawati's vote share because of the social engineering and connect with people. I want to do the same in Maharashtra in the next few years," Athawale told PTI. At the same time, he also said that Mayawati had no right to criticise him for aligning with BJP because she herself became chief minister of UP thrice with support of the saffron party. Uttar Pradesh has 24 per cent Dalits as compared to Maharashtra which has 9 to 14 per cent, he said. "The politics in Maharashtra is such that no single party can come to power on its own," he said, adding that he would strive for an all inclusive RPI as envisaged by Babasaheb Ambedkar. He lamented that there was no unity between the various RPI factions and the leaders had split. "But we will try to bring as

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many sections (as possible) of the society with the RPI in the next few years and build a base," he said. The 'Mahayuti' (grand alliance) campaign is getting a good response and the alliance is expected to get 36 seats out of the total 48, Athawale said. "More than one lakh votes which MNS got in each of the constituency it contested in 2009 will be transferred to the Sena-BJP combine (this time)," he claimed. The RPI(A) leader also criticised the Congress for 'deliberately' trying to spread misconceptions about BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. each candidate 'Live'.

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This is an app for all the voters. It gives you the information about the political manifesto. You can do Indian Election is an official app your diligence before you vote. It by the Election Commission of gives a detailed about criminal, fi- India which helps users to find nancial and education which you their nearest polling booth. Using can compare amongst the candi- this app, people can enroll in to dates standing for the elections. the voting list or confirm their enElection Watch Reporter (EWR) is This application is rated as one of This information about the crimi- listment. The app also enables the an application that helps citizens the best. It generates a map for nal,financial and education user to update or correct their perlodge election related complaints. searching your polling stations and records of the candidates is true as sonal information in voting list. With regards to violations of elec- constituencies. You can also search it is based on the self declared affi- This app can be downloaded from toral law or over expenditure by your name in the Electoral Roll as davit by the contesting leaders. It play store and is available for iOS, candidates during their election well as enroll your name as a voter. provides you the updates and in- Android, and Windows operating campaigns. It is the only application which en- formation about the vote count of systems This application is an initiative ables you to apply your complaints taken up by the Association for for any corrections in the voter ID. Democratic Reforms (ADR) to give The app also facilitates to enroll as counted among the High Impact voters a platform to report malprac- NRI voter. constituencies. In the case of the tices during elections. BJP, 44 seats of the 116 seats (37 Continued from pg 1 « “It is a known fact that many per cent) they won and 50 of the wrongdoings take place during 110 seats (46 per cent) they lost constituencies. The study reveals came under the High Impact catelections. Why wait till the con- The Vote of India app gives inforthat there are at least 160 High Im- egory. cerned officials find out about it mation about Elections and polipact constituencies all over the and take necessary actions? The cit- tics around it. It covers the State as Out of the 160 Lok Sabha concountry where Facebook users ac- stituencies categorised as High izens can also report the wrong do- well as General Elections. It encount for over 10 per cent of the Impact constituencies, 21 are in ings that they witness. With this ables you to seek information and voting population. 67 Lok Sabha Maharashtra and that includes all application, they can do so as and analysis of Chief Minister candiconstituencies are classified the 6 Lok Sabha constituencies of when it is happening. Citizens can dates as leaders. Facilitates with under Medium Impact, 60 under Mumbai. Whereas out of the 67 use this application to report the opinion polls to get a clear view of Low Impact and the remaining Lok Sabha constituencies catewrong doings as and when they are swing in elections both of state and 256 out of 543 are classified under gorised as Medium Impact conhappening. They can upload pic- general elections. Gives informathe No Impact category. tures and give the location in their tion about parties and their leadstituencies, only 7 are from The study of the 2009 Lok Maharashtra. Ironically enough complaint. We screen the complaint ers. On this app you can also file Sabha election results revealed the 256 Lok Sabha constituencies and then forward them to the offi- RTI applications online. Generates that 75 seats of the 206 seats won categorised as Low or No Impact cials of Election Commission of information of the UPA vs NDA by the Congress (36 per cent) and constituencies, include 20 Lok India and relevant election ob- government. The updates and in43 of the 144 seats (30 per cent) Sabha constituencies in Mahaservers etc,” said Prof. Trilochan formation automatically gets downloaded in your memory card. where they finished second are rashtra also includes Baramati. Sastry, Founder of ADR.

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Debating the undebatable

Given that six people on a television studio panel, including the news anchor himself, all yelling and screaming at the same time, or talking completely at cross purposes, or refusing to be swayed by an opponent's argument, constitutes what the public perceives as a debate, it is most interesting to note that an actual “give and take” in happening between Goa and Gujarat currently. And perhaps precisely because the long-distance debate is not taking place in a studio, and is occurring through the media at regular intervals, it promises to grow into something remarkable that can actually add to the sum total of information on a particular subject. The protagonists are the Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar (in the BJP corner), and Jesuit priest Cedric Prakash, director Prashant, the Ahmedabad-based Jesuit centre for human rights, justice and peace. Three weeks ago, Prakash was in Goa, addressing groups of people, mostly Catholics, on the elections, and the need to keep in mind the dire effect of corruption, casteism and the criminalisation of politics. There was immediate backlash, some of it from within the community itself. But it was in

Father Cedric Prakash

talking about the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2003, that he seems to have stepped on some very important toes. None other than the chief minister came back very sharply indeed, to talk about how Prakash was “misinforming the public.” He also reminded the priest of how “safe” he had been in Gujarat for the past 12 years after the riots of 2002, which event had made the latter one of Narendra Modi's bitterest and most consistent critics. Now Father Cedric has picked up the ball lobbed by Parrikar into his court and run with it. This is what he has to say about the charge of “misinforming the public” about the Freedom of Religion Bill passed in Gujarat. “It is against Article 25 of the Constitution and violates Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Mr. Parrikar is intelligent enough to know that I am not speaking about any anticonversion laws. These in the past have been brought in both by Congress and BJP States. I amspeaking of the Freedom of Religion Law of 2003 of the Gujarat Government which necessitates

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RARE GLIMPSES OF AN ICON: On the occasion of the 123rd birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar yesterday, rare photographs of the 'Father of the Constitution' are on display at an exhibition at Raj Gruh in Hindu Colony at Dadar, the residence of the late Dr. Ambedkar. The exhibition was inaugurated by Prakash Ambedkar (in pic), the grandson of Dr. Ambedkar, yesterday.

Manohar Parrikar

that any person (adult) wanting to change his or her religion must first seek the permission of the District Collector. “This is clearly not about whether I have the right to convert you; but it is about, if I am a Hindu Dalit, whether I have the right to embrace Buddhism freely -- if I feel that Buddhism will help me become a better person. The irony of this law is that the Collector will first have to see if there is any force, or a fraud or an "allurement" (which is material gratification or otherwise). So if the Collector feels that"my becoming a better person" is allurement, he or she can deny you the permission! As recently as February 9, 2014, the Gir Somnath SDM filed a complaint against a woman for converting to Islam "illegally". And then he discusses Parrikar's remark about being “safe” in Gujarat as a matter of perception. “Thanks to the Central Government; there are mechanisms to ensure my safety and security. But this does not mean that I am not intimidated or harassed or even threatened!” When we read the transcript of the chief minister's remarks,

particularly the one about Prakash being safe in Gujarat, we were struck with dismay about how deliberately obtuse he seemed. As admirers of Parrikar's style of functioning in Goa, and the strength of his political will to get things done, we found it disconcerting that he evidently did not expect a reaction to this remark. After all, the fact that organisations like Prashant continue to function in Gujarat in spite of the state's attempts to contain its activities, is well-known! So now we can wait and see

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what the Goa chief minister has to say in reply.

Labour has better things to do!

Or at least, that is what we are told during these frantic days of campaigning. That the Congress Party is mopping up most of the labour in the city and paying them Rs.700 per day to come and swell the crowds at rallies and in processions. That this has been stated by a rival party, the Shiv

Members of a small book club in the city are in a regular twitter about retired DGP Kanchan Bhattacharya campaigning for herself as a candidate for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, of all places, and follow her progress closely. That's because she is a member too, and thrills them no end with her stories of going on the stump, making speeches, and discovering that it's a hard slog for everybody this time, but most particularly for AAP candidates and first timers, both of which categories she fills. They are also very concerned about stories in the papers that It's an ill-fitting cap, but Kanchan she is seen as a parachute Bhattacharya is proud to wear it anyway. candidate; that is, she has been foisted upon the area from “above”, since she lives in fellow-members are also chuffed Mumbai. However, her book club that she is also liked by the

Sena in this case, will hardly surprise. Meanwhile, we hear that the Sena itself is not above paying people Rs 500 plus misal pao to come for some of its events! Once again, both these stories may be treated as apocryphal in the abscence of real proof. However, it is true that several projects in the city, especially the building of parks and gardens, will not be completed in time before the monsoon because the workers have suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.

workers of the party in general, because, frankly, she is warm and sincere and very hard-working. Her personal manifesto, if it may be called that, is fairly simple. She wants to be seen as a crusader against corrupt practices, and will do her best to make the area she represents safe and secure for women. That, and building toilets for them will remain her priority. “Imagine”, she says indignantly, “women have to wait for sunset to answer the call of nature, because they have no toilets at home.” As the inspiration for the television serial 'Udaan', made by her sister Kavita Choudhary in the 80's, Kanchan has already shown that it is possible to do one's job very well and still stay above the sea of corruption into which the Indian Police Service seems to sink at times. Going to Parliament and speaking up on behalf of Haridwar should be a cinch for her.

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LOST & FOUND I, Shahista Shiraz Merchant, have lost My certificate and mark sheet for S.S.C and H.S.C., S.S.C seat No: E-085228, divisional board: Mumbai, Centre No: 1461, dist & School No: 15.837, month & year of passing: March 2002, Sr. No. of statement: 103592. H.S.C seat No: M079883 Centre No:188 dist & HR. Sec. School No: 16.16.004, month and year of passing: February- 2005 Sr. No. of statement: 041888. Stream: Arts. Any one who find please contact-9833091289. C-2132

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I have changed my name from Priya Vijay Gandhi to Priya Gandhi Kelkar as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. U-64400. C-2133 We Mr. Anil Ramasre Dubey and Mrs. Geeta Anil Dubey have changed our minor daughter’s name from Aakansha Anil Dubey to Aakanksha Anil Dubey vide Affidavit dated 11.4.2014. C-2134 I Anilkumar Mulshanker Thaker have changed my name to Anil Mulshanker Thakar vide Affidavit dated 10.4.2014. C-2135 I have changed my name from Monthi Precilla Lobo to Precilla Henry Lobo as per Affidavit No: KU 233812. C-2136 I have changed my name from Bunty Suresh Teckchandani to Bharat Suresh Teckchandani as per Affidavit No: KU 358365. C-2137 I have changed my name from Sneha Bunty Teckchandani to Sneha Bharat Teckchandani as per Affidavit No: KU 358366. C-2138 I Bharat Suresh Teckchandani have changed my minor son's name from Yash Bunty Teckchandani to Yash Bharat Teckchandani as per Affidavit No: KU 358367. C-2139 I have changed my name from Naved Noor Mhd Khan to Naved Noor Mohd Khan as per Gazette No (U-69755). C-2140 I have changed my name from Monish Kumar R. Koti to Monish R. Koti as per Affidavit. C-2141 I have changed my name from Bhavsar Rajeshkumar Manilal to Bhavsar Rajesh Manilal as per Affidavit. C-2142 I have changed my name from Salyyad Ali to Ali Saiyyad as per Affidavit. C-2143 I have changed my name from Mrs. Saira Sonu to Mrs. Saira as per Affidavit. C-2144 I have changed my name from Meharaj Abdul Rehaman Tolangi to Mehraj Abdur Rehman Tolagi as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-2145

I have changed my name from Mohammed Aadil Abdul Rehaman Tolangi to Mohammed Aadil Abdur Rehman Tolagi as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-2146

I have changed my name from Subhashchandra Murlidhar Ambatkar to Subhash Murlidhar Ambatkar as per Affidavit. C-2162

I have changed my name from Abdul Rehaman Tolangi to Abdur Rehman Gouse Saheb Tolagi as per deedpoll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Sayed Ali Abbas Sayed Ali Kazmi to Sayed Ali Abbas Ali Kazmi as per Affidavit C-2163

C-2147 I have changed my name from Meharaj Abdul Khadar Killedar to Mehraj Abdur Rehman Tolagi as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-2148 I have changed my name from Mohamed Ayaz Shaikh to Ayaz Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-2149 I have changed my name from “Leelavati Mahyavanshi” to “Lila Mahyavanshi” as per Affidavit dated 14th April’ 2014. C-2150 I have changed my name from “Sabina Mastan Shaikh” to “Ashrafunnisa Mastan Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 11th April’ 2014. C-2151 I have changed my name from “Rajan Abdul Khalil Mallick” to “Ahad Bhulon Mallick” as per Affidavit dated 21st March’ 2014. C-2152 I have changed my name from Jahangeer Zainul Abedin Khaderu to Ansari Jahangeer Zainul Abedin as per Affidavit C-2153 I have changed my name from Karishma Sethi to Jyoti Manmeet Sethi as per Affidavit. C-2154 I have changed my name from Tejeshkumar Bhimbhai Hariawala to Tejaskumar Bhimbhai Hariawalla as per Affidavit C-2155 I have changed my name from Kini Poornima Hareshwar to Pournima Purvesh Gharat as per Affidavit C-2156 I have changed my name from Rajendrakumar Narendrakumar Kothari to Rajendra Narendrakumar Kothari as per Affidavit C-2157 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Gulabrai to Vijaykumar Gulabrai Valecha as per Affidavit C-2158 I have changed my name from Jivika Manoj Hassanandani to Kajal Manoj Hassanandani as per Affidavit C-2159 I have changed my name from Vishvas Anthony Pereira to Vishwas Anton Pereira as per Affidavit C-2160 I have changed my name from Talat Jahan Mohammed Taiyab Shamsi to Talat Jamal Mohammed Taiyab Shamsi as per Affidavit C-2161

I have changed my name from Syed Misham Parvez Syed Haidar to Sayyed Rizvi Misam Parvez Haider as per Affidavit C-2164 I have changed my name from Asim Ajit Gulbar to Asim Abdul Aziz Gulbar as per Affidavit C-2165 I have changed my name from Mohd Jafar Ashraf Shekh to Mohammed Jaffar Ashraf Shaikh as per Affidavit C-2166 I have changed my name from Jyothy Ramesh to Jyoti Ramesh as per Affidavit C-2167 I have changed my name from Kartik Seetharam to Seetharam Ananthanarayan as per Affidavit C-2168 I have changed my name form Husna Begum Abdul Ali Aldai Khan to Mrs. Husna Bano Abdul Ali Patel as per Affidavit dated: 12.04.2014 C-2169 I have changed my name form Arif Abdul Ali Khan to Mr. Arif Abdul Ali Patel as per Affidavit dated: 12.04.2014 C-2170 I have changed my name form Ashiyana Abbas Khan to Mrs. Ashiyana Arif Patel as per Affidavit dated: 12.04.2014 C-2171 I have changed my name from Khimji Kheraj Thakkar to Khimji Kheraj Chaksuta as per Affidavit. I further declare that in various records, my surname is recorded as “CHakshuta”, “Chakshota”. I hereby confirm and declare that my correct surname is Chaksuta. C-2172 I have changed my name from Saraswati Khimji Thakkar to Saraswati Khimji Chaksuta as per Affidavit. I further declare that in various records, my surname is recorded as “Chakshuta”, “Chakshota”. I hereby confirm and declare that my correct surname is “Chaksuta”. C-2173 I have changed my name from Ashok Khimji Chagasota to Ashok Khimji Chaksuta as per Affidavit. I further declare that in various records, my surname is recorded as “Chakshuta”, “Thacker”, “Chakshota”. I hereby confirm and declare that my correct surname is “Chaksuta”. And further declare that in some records, my name is recorded as “Ashok Kumar”. I hereby confirm and declare that my correct name is “Ashok C-2174

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014 I have changed my name from Roshni Ashok Chakshota to Roshni Ashok Chaksuta as per Affidavit. I further declare that in various records, my surname is recorded as “Chakasuta”, I hereby confirm and declare that my correct surname is “Chaksuta”. and I further declare that in some records, my name is recorded as “Roshani”. I hereby confirm and declare that my correct name is “Roshni C-2175 I have changed my name from Piyush Ashok Thacker to Piyush Ashok Chaksuta as per Affidavit. I further declare that in various records, my surname is recorded as “Chakasuta”. I hereby confirm and declare that my correct surname is “Chaksuta C-2176 I have changed my name from Sravan Mallesham Gajul to Sravan Mallesham Gajula as per Affidavit C-2177 I have changed my name from Mithalal Motilal Shah to Mithalal Motilal Jain as per Affidavit C-2178 I have changed my name from Praveen G to Praveen Rajaiah Gunda as per Affidavit C-2179 I have changed my name from Shivmundiyal Chiranjilal Sharma to Shambhuprasad Chiranjilal Sharma as per Affidavit C-2180 I have changed my name from Hitesh Shivmundiyal Sharma to Hitesh Sharma as per Affidavit C-2181 I have changed my name from Mohamadryan Habib Ahmed Sawant to Mohammad Rayyan Habib Ahmed Sawant as per Gazette No. U55035 C-2182 I have changed my name from Shadab Alam Abdul Jabbar to Mansoori Shadab Alam Abdul Jabbar as per Affidavit C-2183 I have changed my name from Mahtab Alam Abdul Jabbar to Mansoori Mahtab Alam Abdul Jabbar as per Affidavit C-2184 I have changed my name from Mohamed Faruk Mirchiwala to Faruk Mirchiwala as per Affidavit C-2185 I have changed my name from Shabnam Nigar Khan to Shabnam Khan as per Affidavit C-2186 I have changed my name from Prachi Prafulla Chalke to Manisha Prafulla Chalke as per Affidavit C-2187 I have changed my name from Sangramppa Sarnappa Sakolkar to Sangram Sarnappa Sakolkar as per Affidavit C-2188

I have changed my name from Vishakha Kisan Dhobale to Vishakha Kisan Dhoble as per Affidavit C-2189 I have changed my name from Kisan Laxman Dhobale to Kisan Laxman Dhoble as per Affidavit C-2190 I have changed my name from Usha Kisan Dhobale to Usha Kisan Dhoble as per Affidavit C-2191 I have changed my name from Sangita Mahesh Solanki to Sangeeta Mahesh Solanki as per Affidavit C-2192 I have changed my name from Krishna Chawla to Krishnakumar Chawla as per Affidavit C-2193 I have changed my name from Jethalal Joisar to Jethalal Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-2194 I have changed my name from Vijajkumar Jethalal Joisar to Vijay Jethalal Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-2195 I have changed my name from Dashrathbhai Limbachiya to Dashrath Limbachiya as per Affidavit C-2196 I have changed my name from Ilaben Dashrathbhai Limbachiya to Ila Dashrath Limbachiya as per Affidavit C-2197 I have changed my name from Aashish Deepak Pahuja to Ashish Deepak Pahuja as per Affidavit C-2198 I have changed my name from Heena Deepak Ahuja to Heena Deepak Pahuja as per Affidavit C-2199 I Ushadevi Rammurti Pandey have changed my name to Usha Laxminarayan Dwivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 01/09/2012 C-2200 I Shri Srinivasan Hariharan Nurni have changed my name to Shri Hariharan Srinivasan Nurni as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 13/03/14 C-2201 I Anjali Pandey have changed my name to Anjali Pandey Verma as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/04/14 C-2202 I Pushpa Bharatkumar Prajapati have changed my name to Pushpaben Bharatbhai Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/04/14 C-2203 I Amit Bharatkumar Prajapati have changed my name to Amit Bharatbhai Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/04/14 C-2204

I Kuril Veenakumari Premchand have changed my name to Veena Varun as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/04/2014 C-2205 I Dipeeka Bhavanji Shah have changed my name to Deepika Bhavanji Dharod as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2206 I Deepika Dattatray Phale have changed my name to Deepika Bhavanji Dharod as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2207 I Dhana Virji Nandu have changed my name to Dhanji Virji Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2208 I Khimalataben Lagadhirbhai Dagha have changed my name to Khimalata Rasiklal Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2209 I Chunilal Dhanji Nandu have changed my name to Chiman Dhanji Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2210 I Savitaben Ratanshi Shah have changed my name to Savita Chiman Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2211 I Dineshkumar Dhanji Nandu have changed my name to Dinesh Dhanji Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2212 I Kantaben Lalji Maru have changed my name to Geeta Girish Dedhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2213 I Girishkumar Kalyanji Dedhia have changed my name to Girish Kalyanji Dedhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2214 I Zaverbai Maya Chheda have changed my name to Zaverben Velji Bauva as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2215 I Kirit Babulal Patel have changed my name to Kirit Babulal Vasani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2216 I Piyushkumar Keshavji Rambhia have changed my name to Piyush Keshavji Rambhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2217 I Manisha Dineshchandra Vora have changed my name to Meena Rajesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2218 I Raju Sumatilal Mehta have changed my name to Rajesh Sumatilal Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2219 I Noormohmed Anwar Khan have changed my name to Imran Anwar Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2220

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The ADC spoke to residents in Mumbai North to see if their woes and concerns meet those listed in the election manifestos of the many candidates and their parties running to capture the Mumbai North constituency

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Rekha Bhosle (blue saree) and Prema Jadhav (yellow saree) complain about ration shops, with Jadhav knowing that her ration quota is just not enough.

Everyone in Vilas Shelar's house votes for the MNS and so will he. Pics: Naintara Rana

et against an atmosphere of discontent, elections this year are fraught with many pressing questions. To vote or not to vote? What needs to be changed? Can we still expect change? To ascertain the thoughts of voters from the Mumbai North, we spoke to residents of Malad West, Kandivli East, Borivli and Dahisar. Namdeo Raohire, 50, a resident of Malad said, “An MP should take up problems in the Centre.” Deepak Tiwari reiterated that funds were not being brought from the Centre to the states. However, a majority of the people we interviewed were confused about the role of an MP and focused mainly on local issues. Inflation was the primary concern. There was consensus that the most crucial change MPs should be working towards is price stability. Utsav Majithia, 60, a bookseller in Kandivli East, lamented, “Inflation has ruined India.” In Borivali, Dahisar and Malad, citizens said that basic necessities like water and electricity provisions were inadequate. Prema Jadhav, 50, complained, “Our electricity bill has been hiked. I only have one fan, one light and a TV at home and yet it is almost Rs.2,000 every month. The electricity board is uncooperative and no one parts with any details.” Rekha Bhosle said water is available only once in two to three days. Many also felt that most roads were either blocked or clogged in their area and are not maintained well. Teachers from the Thakur College of Science and Commerce in Kandivli East said, “Even though Thakur Village is considered to be one of the most developed areas in the suburbs, roads are terrible.” Many complained that more public hospitals should be built in their areas. Hawkers, especially in the Malad West area, were mostly worried about their livelihood. Lakshmi Ravindrabalani, 52, said, “I’ve been selling vegetables here for 18 years. Still, I have been pushed around by the BMC every day.” She was despondent, “No one cares about our worries.” Ajay Singh, a xerox shop owner said, “The BMC has broken the shutters of my shop despite the fact that I have a license. I can only worry about national problems once these issues are addressed.” Interestingly, Utsave Majithia disclosed that the government has its own illegal constructions, which “serve as a vote bank for the politi-

Hawkers in Malad sing praises about 'devta' Sanjay Nirupam.

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cians during election time.” Many citizens noticed disparities before and after election time. Prema Jadhav said, “Elections se pehle sabhi haath jod ke aate hain. Uske baad kuchh nahin hota hai.” She went on to reveal that it is common knowledge that ration is available only before and during the elections, and denied to people later. Remembering old promises, Majithia said, “Absolutely nothing has been done about cleaning the sidewalks and drainage system. I don’t know what to expect from MPs anymore…” A strong sense of distrust was also felt by most citizens. Shaukat Mansoori, a shopkeeper in Borivali, said, “Corruption is rampant. I am not concerned about parties and individuals. It’s the whole system…MPs should lead by example.” Madhur Balakrishna Khede, a bookseller at Borivli station, who has been a voter since 25 years, said, “Itna golmaal chal raha hai…Congress ka naam nahin lene ka.” While many people who were originally Congress supporters are now considering the BJP, Sanjay Nirupam still holds the confidence of many in his constituency. Most peo-

She said, “I am open to listening to their ideas but for that I have to see them first…” Prema Jadhav complimented their corruption-free ideology but did not see it as a good enough reason to vote for them. When asked about MPs with criminal records, most people said that they would not knowingly vote for such candidates. However, Lakshmi from Dahisar, who runs a beauty parlour in Borivali said, “It depends on the circumstances. Some times second chances can be given.” A few disappointed people were adamant about voting this year. While many felt that “nothing will change,” and that their votes “do not count,” they have decided to vote anyway. They were not aware that dissent can be officially registered through NOTA. In the midst of such apathy, 90% of the people we interviewed were determined to cast their votes in the upcoming elections. Ashok Jain from Borivali reaffirmed, “Whatever said and done, voting is necessary. It is an important right which must be exercised by all citizens.”

ple felt that Nirupam was an approachable MP. Some took it too far. Ashok, a fruit seller in Malad, said, “Woh humaare liye devta hain.” He also informed us that Nirupam would be coming to his home for dinner later that day. Congress and BJP supporters alike, were aware of Gopal Shetty’s presence. Ravi Bangera said, “Despite not holding office as an MP, he has consistently done good work in this constituency.” People were by and large skeptical of the AAP because of their lack of experience. Ashok Jain, 43, a jewellery shopowner in Borivli, rhetorically questioned, “Kya AAP desh chala payega?” Ravi Bangera, 60, a tobacco stall owner in the same area, said, “Kejriwal should have kept his seat in Delhi, but he left so abruptly.” Arvind Kejriwal’s shortlived tenure as CM of Delhi has caused the people to question the credibility of AAP candidates in general. Many were unaware of AAP’s contestant in the Mumbai North, Satish Jain. Rekha Bhosle, 37, from Dahisar, said that she had not seen or heard Jain campaigning in and around her area.

06 CHANGE OF NAME I Naik Balbir Ravindra have changed my name to Balbir Kaur as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2221 I Khokar Arshadeep Singh have changed my name to Khokar Arshdeep Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2222 I Dayaljibhai Tapubhai Jethava have changed my name to Dayalbhai Tapubhai Jethwa as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2223 I Sheeladevi Umashankar Shah have changed my name to Sheela Umashankar Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2224 I Mohammed Azam Mohammed Aslam Siddiqiui @ Azam Siddiqui @ Mohamed Azam Siddiqui have changed my name to Mohammed Azam Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2225 I Rehman Shamsudin have changed my name to Rehman Shamsuddin as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2226 I Rehman Dianabi Shamsudin have changed my name to Rehman Dainabi Shamsuddin as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2227 I Kushrunisa have changed my name to Khusbunnisa Munnavar Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2228 I Miss. Rinaben Pravinchandra Kachhala / Miss. Reena Pravinchandra Soni have changed my name to Mrs. Reena Rupesh Lodhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-2229 I have changed my name from Ritaben Manherlal Bhavsar alias Rita Kishor Bhavsar alias Ritaben Kishorebhai Bhavsar to Rita Kishore Bhavsar as per Affidavit dated: 14 April 2014 C-2230 We Ramesh Laxman Orpe and my Wife Rupali Ramesh Orpe have changed our minor daughter's nameTwinkal Ramesh Orpe to Twinkle Ramesh Orpe as per Affidavit dated: 14 April 2014 C-2231

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local court has sentenced a 33-year-old man from the district to rigorous imprisonment of five years for driving his 21-year-old wife to commit suicide over dowry of Rs.500 in 2002. Kalyan Additional Sessions Court judge A.Z. Telgote in his order pronounced recently held Shaniwar Soma Warghada guilty under various sections of the IPC for abetting the suicide of his wife Mamta. The court, however, acquitted Warghada's mother Devkibai (50) for want of evidence, while imposing fine of Rs 500 on the convict. According to the prosecution, Mamta was subjected to harassment by the accused and his family members for dowry since her marriage. Fed up of the harassment and her inability to bring the money, Mamta set herself ablaze on August 14, 2002 at her husband's residence in Chinchavali of Ambernath. She died on way to hospital the next day. Accepting the prosecution's argument, the judge said, "the deceased was constrained to end her life within five months after marriage.

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17th watch & clock fair to be held in Mumbai By A Staff Reporter

he 17th India international mega watch & clock fair 'Samaya Bharati 2014' will be held in in the city between May 1 and 4. The event is organised by the Watch Trade Federation and supported by other trade bodies. 'Samaya Bharati 2014' will be showcasing latest creations of watches, clocks, components, watch movements, watch straps/ bracelets, packaging, accessories & lifestyle products, a statement said. The fair will display latest products and innovations of around 100 brands from India, Switzerland, Japan, France, Belgium, USA, Korea, Middle East, Denmark, China, Hong Kong, Italy and Spain, reports PTI. Among some of the additional features of the upcoming edition will be the participation of many brands, which will be either entirely new or just debuted in India for the very first time.

This will also include some of the Crème de la Crème brands. The new trend is seen in ceramic, rose gold, yellow gold and blackie watches with attractive packing. Hemal Mihir Kharod, chief organiser, said the size of the Indian watch & clock industry is estimated to the tune of around Rs 10,000 crore. "The present levels of import duties, multi-point taxation and other intermediary levies imposed upon watches are far too high and at times going up to the extent of nearly 60 per cent of the actual cost of the watch, making the product entirely unviable,” Kharod said. The fair is expected to have footfall of around 40,000 trade and other visitors. In this fair, manufacturers, distributors, agents, traders, retailers, mall owners, exporters, importers, designers & creative artists along with watch lovers across India and from abroad will meet, discuss and explore new opportunities.

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Elections adversely impacting gold trade By Mayura Shanbaug

f gold traders and jewellers are to be believed, the Lok Sabha election process is impacting their business in a negative way, resulting in a drop in business by almost 70 to 80 per cent.According to Hasmukh Bafna, president of Gold Chains & Jewellery Wholesalers Welfare Association, the gold trade since ages has practiced cash transaction for buying and selling of gold. “But with the election code of conduct coming in to force, there is a restrictionimposed on carrying cash in large denominations,” he explains. Bafna informs that several of the traders have been harassed by the authorities for carrying cash or even gold for their business despite having valid documents. “You are required to pay cash in order to buy gold, as not all gold importers accept cheques or demand drafts because of the fear of them bouncing or being fake. In case, the traders are caught carrying any denomination over Rs.50,000, they are taken into custody and harassed for hours before being let off,” he adds. Gold prices too has witnessed some cooling off with the price of the yellow metal

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dropping from the all time high level of Rs.32,000 per 10 gram to around Rs.28,500 – Rs.29,000 per 10 gram recently. “Customers too are cautious of purchasing jewellery till the elections are over as they too fear carrying cash. So though the price of gold has dropped a bit, we won’t be able to benefit from the fall in the prices,” Lalit Jain, proprietor of Kalbadevi-based Mahaveer Jewellers informs.The price of precious metals like Gold and silver has been consistently witnessing a drop since the last several months. While gold is trading in the Rs.29,900 levels, silver price too have witnessed a drop and is trading in the Rs.44,000 per kg levels. Kantibhai Shah of Malad-based Abhishek Jewellers explains that this Akshay Tritiya too, they are anticipating the demand to be low due to the election code of conduct. “Several traders that I know have stopped business till the elections are over. We hope that the pricescontinue to remain low even after the elections, so that demand goes up,” he adds. The election code of conduct was announced in the first week of March after which authorities regularly conduct raids to prevent any kind of malpractice during elections.

BMC will introduce modern technology to detect water leaks via sound monitoring By Khushboo Panjabi

he Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is gearing up to use over-the-ground modern technology to detect water leakages in the city. The detection of the leaks in water pipelines is currently detected through 'sound mukadams' which are installed below the roads. This modern equipment will have a sound unit including an amplifier which will be placed on the road. This machine will mute all background noises, and keep a track of only the flow of water.

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MANOHAR JOSHI, VETERAN SENA LEADER, HAS BEEN KEPT OUT OF THE ELECTION RACE IN A CALCULATED MOVE TO SIDELINE HIM COMPLETELY

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Mumbai South constituency, the party has also y announcing all indicated its rejection of three candidates for the BJP's intention of swapthe seats in Mumbai, ping the seat for either the Shiv Sena yesterday Mumbai North-West or gave a clear indication to Bhiwandi constituencies. senior party leader The Sena has also allocated Manohar Joshi that his can- the Satara seat to RPI-A and didature for the Lok Sabha the Hatkanangale seat to elections was not being Swabhimani Shetkari Sangconsidered. Besides this, by hatna leader Raju Shetti. nominating former MLC Continued on pg 3 « Arvind Sawant from the

VOTES FROM 4 LAKH SLUMS? In a bid to secure its vote bank, the Congress-NCP led state government has planned to regularise nearly 4 lakh illegal slums across the state which have come up before January 1, 2000

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larise nearly 4,00,000 illegal slums across the state he Congress-NCP which have come up before government in the January 2000. The governstate is leaving no ment made an amendment stone unturned to secure to the Maharashtra Slums its vote bank and, as part of Areas (Improvement, this strategy, it yesterday Continued on pg 9 « took the decision to regu-

BMC pours water To tackle government's move, Sena-BJP led civic body announces water supply to slumdwellers By Khushboo Panjabi

ith the Lok Sabha and state elections approaching, the CongressNCP-led Maharashtra government has approved a proposal to regularise illegal Continued on pg 9 «

Ramesh R. Bamble, Chief Engineer, Hydraulic Department, BMC, said, “The machine will detect whether the water is flowing smoothly or not and also help in case of any leakage.” He added, “The tender is yet to be floated. We have tried the acoustic technology

of two companies. The final decision of the estimated cost along with the tender will be taken in the coming six months.” On March 1, ADC had carried a story titled “BMC pours water” as they supply 3,700 MLD water daily across the city out of which 27 per cent of the water is wasted due to leakages and unauthorised water connections accounting to almost 1,000 MLD of water. In 2013, the civic authority had detected 5,251 illegal water connections. The highest number (2,137) of them were in the city, followed by the eastern suburbs (2,019), then the western suburbs (1,095). Leakages detected were 11,326 in the city, 14,622 in the western suburbs and 10,514 eastern suburbs. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Jewellery shop worker, cousin held for ` 59 lakh heist

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lmost after three days the Versova police has successfully arrested the prime accused and solved the Iqra jewellery shop robbery case and recovered all the booty including 2 kg gold and cash worth over Rs.two lakh, collectively worth Rs.58.73 lakh. Talking to media persons, Additional Commissioner of Police (West region) Milind Bharambhe said, “We have arrested a teenager from Rajasthan who played a vital role in the pre-planned act with the help of his cousin who was employed in the jewellery store. The arrested accused have been identified as Ravi Vaishnav (19), while his cousin Mukesh Vaishnav is still recuperating in the hospital and is the key conspirator in the case. On Friday, last week, in broad daylight two unidentified miscreants decamped with the booty but after the police investigation it was found

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Ravi Vaishnav was tracked down, police said adding that, “during thorough and sustained interrogation, Ravi confessed to the crime. He revealed that the crime was preplanned and executed with the help of his cousin Mukesh, who was an employee in the shop." Police claimed that injuries on Mukesh were self-inflicted to make it look like he was attacked bu the robbers. Mukesh, who had been working in the shop for nearly a year plotted the robbery, and meticulously executed it with the help of Ravi, police said The entire stolen jewellery and cash were recovered from Ravi, police said adding that Mukesh is recuperating in hospital and will also be placed under arrest once he recovers. Ravi's father Dwarakadas is serving a jail term in a narcotics case in Rajasthan, police said. “The accused will be produced before a court today," Bharambhe added.

that Mukesh, who used to work in the jewellery shop had hatched the plan and injured himself to escape suspicion. On the day of the incident, Khalid Ahmed Hakim (52), owner of Iqra jewellery store at Vaishali Nagar, had left to offer prayers when the "robbery" took place and the accused had not only decamped with the valuables and cash but also took away the hard disk of the CCTV camera at the location. While probing the case, investigators grew suspicious about Mukesh as the robbers surprisingly did not touch the duplicate jewellery in the shop and no significant damage was caused to the equipment when the CCTV's hard disk was removed, Bharambhe added. While interrogating Mukesh, the police came to know that his cousin Ravi was involved in criminal activities and was hiding in Munda taluka of Rajsamand district in Rajasthan. A trap was laid and the suspect, Versova police personnel proudly displaying the recovered ornaments.

Vote for Shiv Sena and shock Rane: Kesarkar Hitting back at the NCP for supporting Industries Minister Narayan Rane's son Nilesh Rane, Kesarkar announced the reasons why he is against the Rane clan By Suyash Padate

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he NCP rebels in Sindhudurg are in no mood to relent and have vowed to defeat the Congress candidate and Industries Minister Narayan Rane's son Nilesh Rane. Immediately after resigning as the party legislator, NCP leader Deepak Kesarkar yesterday asked his supporters and NCP cadre to ensure defeat of Nilesh Rane. This has created a flutter in the Rane camp. Kesarkar made the announcement in Sawantwadi at a meeting of around 2,000 party workers. Speaking at the meeting, he said, “Vote for the Shiv Sena and give a shock to Rane. Let us defeat Rane and destroy their terror tactics. Nilesh Rane will have to pay for this with his defeat. Nobody Nilesh Rane Deepak Kesarkar has given them the right to indulge in goondaism, assault and insult of political acsaid, “Today, more num- reasons why I am against Nilesh tivists”. ber of workers came to and his father Narayan Rane”. “It is He further added: “I my meeting than yes- impossible for me to support the was offered a ministeterday's joint rally ad- terror and mockery of democracy. I rial berth but I have dressed by NCP chief have already given my resignation rejected it. I don't Sharad Pawar and the letter as an MLA, addressing the Aswant power or minisChief Minister Prithvi- sembly Speaker and Sharad Pawar. terial berth at the cost raj Chavan. I asked So far I have not received any show of my party workers.” them to defeat the Con- cause notice from NCP. What I feel Speaking to reporters gress candidate. I have ex- that party should accept my resigafter the meeting, Kesarkar plained to my supporters the nation immediately. I am ready to

serve the NCP as an ordinary worker. I represent the cultured and dignified common man of Konkan. It is up to the party to decide if they want me,” Upset Kesarkar made it clear. Cracking the whip, Sharad Pawar, who was in Sawantwadi on Sunday, removed the district unit president Bala Bhise for defying the party diktat by refusing to campaign for Nilesh Rane. “If anybody thinks the organisation revolves around him, then he is wrong. If an alliance is formed, one will have to work for it. The perception that whole organisation will revolve around one person will not work in the NCP," Pawar had warned. Nilesh is pitted against Shiv Sena's Vinayak Raut. Pawar had told the gathering that action will be taken against Kesarkar for defying the party orders to campaign for Nilesh. Pawar and nephew, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, had tried to come to a truce but faced were humiliated when the Sawantwadi legislator along with the local party cadres refused to campaign for Nilesh.

TCS inks pact with Twitter India for poll app By A Staff Reporter

he country's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services has tied up with social media giant Twitter to launch an app, iElect, to help users gain social insights into the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, reports PTI. The TCS iElect app is a completely new way to observe, analyse and participate in the social conversations around the world's largest general elections. The app harnesses the power of social media, big data, analytics and mobility to make sense of what seems to be a complex web of conversations. "TCS iElect will help participate through the entire process with its gamified and interactive features," TCS Vice President and Head Corporate Communication Pradipta Bagchi said.

Clarification In our report on Monday, April 14, titled 'Princeton Universal wants access to Sadhana's garden', the report had erroneously mentioned that the Bombay High Court had turned down the request of the firm that Sadhana should not obstruct their representatives from accessing her side of the property and that Sadhana not be allowed to deface the realty firm's name board, trespass on the remaining open space inside the compound, interfere with the right of the security guards and interfere with the firm's development of the property. We wish to clarify that the court had allowed the firm's request and stated that it had allowed the plaintiff (Princeton Universal) to post security guards in three shifts at the main entrance of the suit property and also permitted to get repairs and renovation work through its employees without disturbing the defendant (actress Sadhana) according to the ad interim order dated March 4, 2013. The order has also mentioned “that the firm shall be entitled to exercise its ownership rights pending the suit. The defendant shall file her written statement within 30 days on being served with a Writ of Summons and the suit shall be on board for framing issues on May 7, 2014,” the order stated.

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09 CITY EC gets a shocking plea!

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he Mumbai Police are gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections just around the corner with tighter duties and sharper eyes on candidate road activities, public meetings and the Sabhas in their constituencies. Around 800 police personnel, in co-ordination with the BMC and Election Commission officers, have been specially deployed for election duty. They play an important role keeping tabs on the activity of every candidate, to check if they violate the Model Code of Conduct. Speaking to ADC, Mumbai police spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr.Mahesh Patil said, “We have set up two election squads: the flying squad and the static squad. In each of the squads there are 108 police personnel. They patrol their designated constituency and Dr.Mahesh Patil, Deputy Commissioner of co-ordinate with the EC and BMC Police, Mumbai

officials.” Patil added that in each constituency, there are three different squads working in 15-member teams. And although 800 personnel have been deployed for this special duty, every police station has been asked to provide extra staff if required. When we asked him about the daily routine of the Mumbai Police during the election period, he said, “Both the squads will be conducting fixed point checking. These squads consist of personnel from the police, BMC, revenue, state excise and other departments. We are also recording videos in case of any violation.” The special squads are also keeping a close eye on migrants into the city. But till now, no substantial information has been received about illegal activity. Some cash was earlier seized in Borivli and other parts of the city, but investigations rendered them legal, added Patil.

Thane LS: Shiv Sena seeks EC's extra care at 114 poll centres which registered unbelievable figures for NCP in 2009

n a startling exposure that could give sleepless nights to the State Election Commission, the local Shiv Sena leadership has raised a serious question mark over the legitimacy of the 2009 results of around 114 polling centres in the Thane parliamentary constituency. A detailed list of 114 centres released by Sena candidate Rajan Vichare revealed that while at most of the polling centres almost all the votes were registered in favour of NCP’s Sanjeev Naik, a significant number of polling stations witnessed 100 per cent voting in favour of Naik. His Shiv Sena and MNS rivals failed to garner a single vote in some of the centres. “Such type of results giving 100 per cent mandate to a single candidate is really strange, abnormal and smacks of an evil ploy.

We have asked the EC to take extra care at these particular centres,” Vichare said while addressing media persons in Mira Road on Monday. This parliamentary constituency was known to be fortress and traditional base of the saffron alliance, till NCP’s Dr. Sanjeev Naik, created history by dethroning the Sena and trouncing its candidate Vijay Chowgule, in a triangular contest by a margin of over 49,000 votes in 2009. While Naik emerged victorious by polling 3,01,000 votes, Chowgule garnered 2,51,980 followed by Rajan Raje’s ( MNS) significant tally of 1,34,840 votes. Around 65 such centres were located in Mira Road which has a significant presence of Muslim voters, where such results are a natural phenomenon, sources revealed. Over 18 lakh voters will exercise their franchise on April 24.

The demolition of pluralism

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Is Manmohan Singh really a weak PM? I

t is not Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is responsible for corrupt practices and weak governance by the UPA: The Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was making changes in various important papers that were sent to her by the Prime Minister. Sonia Gandhi, who was in remote control, was in fact governing the country. She had the ultimate say in all important issues. The Prime Minister was not happy about A. Raja's corrupt 2G scam but the “remote control” stepped in and took decisions. In a book published by Sanjay Baru, former adviser of the PM exposes how the PM was helplessly under the remote control. Another book by the former coal secretary P.C. Parakh shows the PM as a man of integrity, but says that he was a weak prime minister. He had no control over ministers: they used to ignore the revisions he used to make in important files and used to have their own way. Bureaucrats were forced to work as slaves of their political masters. Mr. Parakh has also stated he has himself seen party members of parliament extorting and blackmailing the prime minister. Quite a few of the coal blocks were given away to private parties on recommendations of the Congress leaders. Under the weak rule by the prime minister, degeneration in the political system had taken place. Exposures like these by Sanjay Baru point accusing fingers at prime minister Manmohan Singh. What becomes apparent is that the UPA government has quite a few ministers and bureaucrats, who are prepared to be “slaves”, that are corrupt. The Congress party cannot escape blame. Those in influential and right places have done well and prospered. The nation had a raw deal. The exposures of Sanjay Baru and P.C. Parakh have exposed corruption which has tainted the whole system which existed for ten years of UPA rule.

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may question the timing, practically on the eve of polling for the Lok Sabha election, of the disclosure of the conspiracy behind the demolition of Babri Masjid at Ayodhya in 1992. I do not know how this has helped the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at the polls during which it shed the development factor and came out in true colours, the proHindu stance. Its election manifesto is a bit accommodative on the mandir and seeks solution within the constitutional framework. But the BJP remains adamant on Article 370 which is an integral part of the process of Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to India. The other main party, the Congress, did not lag behind in communalising the environment. The party marshaled Shahi Imam Bukhari and other Muslim clerics behind. The party did not care about the oft-repeated allegation against it that the Congress goes out of the way to appease the Muslims.

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assembled from different parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, on December 6, 1992. The Justice Liberhan report is an indictment of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which has taken 22 years to complete the probe as it claims to have done. More than that it is an indictment of public figures that were part of the conspiracy but parade themselves as an apostle of virtues. Other BJP leaders, some of whom I see on various channels of television, do not minimise the sin by arguing that no sting operation has been carried out in the case of corruption deals by the Congress. This can be done even belatedly. But the Sangh parivar cannot be absolved of its nefarious activities. I knew all along that Narasimha Rao, then the Congress Prime Minister, had blessed the destruction. He had the army deployed in the

Liberhan report reaffirmed Yet, I commend the meticulous job of piecing together the bits of information through sting operations spread over three years to bring to light the plan to destroy the masjid. The news portal, which has divulged the details, says that the demolition was an “act of planned sabotage”. It was meticulously planned, rehearsed and executed. This confirms what Justice M.S. Liberahan had said in his report on the demolition. He has reiterated in a press interview: “It stands beyond doubt that the events of the day were neither spontaneous nor unplanned, nor an unforeseen overflowing of the people’s emotion. Narendra Modi was part of the L.K. Advani’s rath yatra in support of mandir.” What has pained me is the fact that both Atal Behari Vajpayee and Advani knew about the proposed demolition—the plan and the exercise carried out for demolition. I was honestly taken in by Vajpayee’s argument that it was an act of people’s spontaneous emotions and had no prior planning behind it. When Advani resigned from the Lok Sabha taking moral responsibility, I really believed that he was speaking the truth. I feel cheated. The alacrity with which he withdrew the resignation within 24 hours indicates hypocrisy. And Vajpayee still plugs the line that it was a spontaneous reaction of the crowd. This is not true because half a million sevaks were

Modi must prove he is secular BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar vicinity and was bound to use it when the Supreme Court had said to maintain the status quo, that is, to protect the Babri masjid. Not a single soldier was moved to defend the mosque, nor ever the proposal to surround the structure with tanks to ward off any attack. What Socialist leader Madhu Limaye had told left me with no room for any doubt about Rao’s involvement. Limaye said that when the demolition began, Rao sat for puja. There were frantic calls from his colleagues to reach out to him to take action against those who were engaged in destroying the mosque, but instructed that he should not be disturbed. When the destruction was complete, Rao’s aide whispered into his ears that the process was complete. Rao finished his puja.

The laity are very important in Buddhism I

n Asia, it is considered the highest honor if a member of one's family leaves the home life. Westerners, however, may be shocked at the idea of anyone leaving their family to become a monk or nun. They may think this is selfish and turning one's back on the world. In fact, monks and nuns are not selfish at all. They dedicate themselves to helping others. They don't wish to own a lot of things, or to have money or power. They give these things up to gain something far more valuable-spiritual freedom. By living a pure simple life with others on the same path, they are able to lessen their greed, hatred, and ignorance. Although monks and nuns live in a monastery, they do not entirely give up their families. They are allowed to visit and take care of them when they are ill. A day in a temple begins early for monks and nuns. Long before daybreak, they attend morning ceremony and chant praises to the Buddha. The ceremonies lift one's spirit and bring about harmony. Although the Sangha lead simple lives, they have many responsibilities to fulfill. Everyone works diligently and is content with his or her duties. During the day, some monks and nuns go about teaching in schools or speaking the Buddha's teachings. Others may revise and translate Buddhist Sutras and books, make Buddha images, take care of the temple and

The masjid’s demolition was followed by communal riots, particularly in Mumbai. Rao invited some senior journalists to seek media help to normalise the situation. I was one of the invitees. I asked Rao how a small temple had come to be built overnight when the centre had taken over the administration after dismissing the state government ruled by the BJP. He answered me: the temple would not be there for long. Twenty two years have gone by since the demolition. I had reminded Rao of his assurance on several occasions when he was still in power. But no action has been taken despite my repeated writings. The small temple stands there even today and the talk to accommodate the Muslims by building a mosque next to the mandir is not heard anymore. I can understand and even appreciate the arguments of those who claim that it was the Ram Janambhoomi and not the Babri Masjid. But when lakhs of Ram Sevaks gather there and even beat up a few Gandhians who objected to violence, the dictum sought to be proved is that the majority community would have the way through peace, if possible, or by force, if necessary.

gardens, prepare for ceremonies, give advice to laypeople, and care for the elders and those who are sick. The day ends with a final evening ceremony. In the daily life of work and religious practice, the monks and nuns conduct themselves properly and are highly respected. By leading a pure, simple life, they gain extraorinary insight into the nature of things. Al-

MATTER & SPIRIT though their life is hard and rigorous, the results are worth it. It also keeps them healthy and energetic. The laity, who live in the temple or visits, follows the same schedule as the Sangha and works along with them. Ideally, monks and nuns own only a few things, such as robes and an offering bowl. While most people spend lots of time and money on their hair, Buddhist monks and nuns shave their heads. They are no longer concerned with outward beauty, but with developing their spiritual lives. The shaven head is a reminder that the monks and nuns have renounced the home life and are a part of the Sangha. Offering food to monks and nuns is a part of Buddhism. In Asia, it is not unusual to see monks walking towards the villages early in the morning carrying their offering bowls.

In fact, the Babri Masjid’s destruction is a watershed in our country’s ethos of pluralism. The Muslim community began to tilt on the side of extremists ever since. Its faith in secular society was shaken and it went to the extent of not protesting against terrorists. If I were to trace militancy among the Muslims I would find the demolition of Babri Masjid as the beginning. The community feels insecure, particularly on the prospects of Modi becoming the Prime Minister. All that I can say is that India has been a multi-religious society for centuries and society has learnt to live that way. If Modi tries to undo the reality, he will find defiance all over. He may even jeopardise the country’s integrity. I wish the BJP election manifesto had mentioned at least once the word of secularism. Although the new converts to the BJP argue that when the party swears by the constitution, it expresses is faith in secularism without spelling it out. I wish it were so because when the Babri Masjid was demolished it was done despite the constitution. They do not beg for food, but accept whatever is offered. This practice not only helps the monks and nuns to be humble, but gives laypeople an opportunity to give. In some countries laypeople go to the monastery to make offerings. The robes of monks and nuns are simple and made from cotton or linen. Their color varies according to different countries. For instance, yellow robes are mostly worn in Thailand, while black robes are worn in Japan. In China and Korea, gray and brown robes are worn for work, while more elaborate robes are used for ceremonies. Dark red robes are worn in Tibet. Robes and offering bowls are very important to monks and nuns. The Buddha said, "Just as a bird takes its wings with it wherever it flies, so the monk takes his robes and bowl with him wherever he goes." The laity are very important in Buddhism, for they are the supporting members of the Buddhist community. They build the temples and monasteries and give offerings of food, robes, bedding, and medicine to the monks and nuns. This enables the Sangha to carry on the Buddha's work. In this way the Sangha and laity benefit each other and together keep the Dharma alive. In Buddhism, it is also important to support the poor and needy. Giving to support religious people, however, is considered a very meritorious deed. The Buddha not only encouraged giving to Buddhists, but to any spiritual person who is sincere. — Gautam Buddha

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in-law who went on record to distance herself from this blasphemy. His son condemned the statement at first only to retract the next day by apologizing for his father and claiming that he had been misundresses, wearing jeans and using derstood! If one is to take these gocell phones to attract people and ings-on literally, a conclusion can invite trouble like rape and they be drawn that the currently hot should not stepping out of the topic of gay sex is encouraged by houses after 8 pm. I strongly feel the Samajwadi Party and these that the image of the country has comments are made to garner the taken a beating with the brutal 'third gender' vote! — Jamshed Irani, Mumbai Delhi gang rape being followed by two gang rape cases in Shakti Mills in Mumbai lowering the image and reputation of the country in the THIS refers to the editorial 'Centre world. The urgent need of the hour must act against Azam Khan' is that women's bodies including (ADC, Apr.10). Azam Khan, the foul National Women's Commission mouthed 'mohalla thug' of SP, has must condemn this in the proved over and over again that he strongest possible terms to avoid is definitely the most undignified specimen, of all the uncouth minmore dangerous future. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai isters in UP. Notwithstanding his rabidly vitriolic and provocative jibes against all and sundry, except MULAYAM Singh said that boys members of his own community, CHUCK 'EM OUT! The statements of Mulayam Singh and Abu Azmi are anti-women and will be boys and should not be his leader Mulayam Singh Yadav should be condemned; both of them should be thrown out of the political arena for good. hanged for a minor misdemeanor. has never raised a finger against His regional manager, Abu Asim him. His filthy comments regard ried women who had consensual Azmi defied him by quoting the ing the great Indian Army have AFTER Samajwadi Party Chief Mu- sex with other men should be Koran (in a misunderstood con- gone unpunished, by his leader, layam Singh Yadav made refer- hanged, and that women too are to text) and stated that any woman, who was once the Defence Minisences to rape being 'mistakes be blamed for rape. It has been ob- married, single, raped or indulging ter of the country! It is quite futile made by boys' and asserted that served that there are some shock- in sexual intercourse should be to expect the Manmohan Singh they must not be punished with ing statements by our poltical hanged. Mulayam's son main- government to take any stringent death sentence as they are “boys leaders making these asinine com- tained his silence; (as it is he has action against Azam Khan, bewill be boys”, another controversy ments and even earlier they too little to say and when he speaks, he cause the Congress party needs the erupted when SP state president have said that women should not puts his foot in his mouth!). Abu support of Mulayam Singh! — Chandramohan, Ghatkopar and MLA Abu Azmi said that mar- expose themselves with short Azmi has a high profile daughter-

Mulayam, Abu Azmi deserve denunciation SAMAJWADI Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav’s controversial statement on the rape of a photojournalist at the Shakti Mills compound that “the rape was just a mistake” needs to be condemned in the most stringent terms. How could a politician make such a fetid statement particularly at an election rally? As rightly quoted by Kiran Bedi such politicians like Mulayam Singh should not be given vote but should be thrown out lock, stock and barrel. How could such politicians rule a country? Another SP leader, Abu Azmi has also made a ridiculous statement that “Rape is punishable by hanging in Islam and that in India nothing happens to women, only to men”. Such controversial statements made by the two SP leaders has even shocked the legal fraternity who have asked the courts to take suo-moto cognisance of the statements made by the SP leader Abu Azmi. After committing a blunder, Abu Azmi has the guts to say that his statement about “punishing women for having sex without consent” was a slip of tongue and it was his mistake and that he would never say such a thing. What a childish statement indeed. — K.V. Raman, Malad

No excuses for Team India

perstars without seeing the winning chances. Defending Yuvraj Singh PEOPLE across India and the print appears too much under the existmedia can praise Team India for ing circumstances. — Jayanthy Subramaniam, Sion their timid show in the recently concluded T-20 world cup in Bangladesh, but in reality we failed as a team in the end and it was evident for the last 3 years after win- THIS election will surely be rememning the 2011 World Cup, of course bered for a long time for various played in India. As a matter, the per- reasons but then most importantly formance of Virat Kohli is given for AAM – Amit, Azam and Modi pride of place. If you look at the (and also for some insignificant final, Kohli got two reprieves and contribution by that man Kejriwal that helped him to score 76 off 58 who probably caused a stir by his balls. Had it been an Australian or janta participation method). Withan English side they would have ac- out Amit and Azam the whole eleccepted those chances and that tion would have lost its colour (the would have spelt doom for Team communal one in particular). We India and even a score of 130 was a would have died just as Indians distant dream. We simply blame Yu- without knowing whether we were vraj Singh. However, the Captain Hindus or Muslims. Their jugalhas to be blamed for sending an out bandi kept the atmosphere lively of form batsman up in the order and hot with channel after channel and sitting under shadow and see airing their "heroics" day in and day the proceedings. The players and out. As for Modi, his closest secrets the captain are solely responsible about his profession (chaiwala) and personal life would never see the for the failure. There is no excuse. — Subramaniam Cee Kay, Vashi light of day but for the compulsion of the Election Commission not to leave any column blank in the nomIT is a matter of few balls that ination paper and the compulsion turned the final of the T-20 World of caste politics. — Abdul Monim, Vashi Cup as the Indian batsmen including Yuvraj Singh failed to enliven the proceedings and that put paid our inspirations at our end. Nobody can deny this. When Lasith Malinga APROPOS to your editorial 'A large bowls a good spell or a Kulasekhera number of criminal in Lok Sabha bowls a good over we praise them. poll fray'. It is unfortunate that the Likewise, when our batsman like political class does not value the Yuvraj Singh fail there is no harm in sentiments of voters to not putting criticising him for his poor show up tainted candidates. The Supreme with the bat in the end over. How- Court on July 10, 2013 went a step in ever, we find ex-cricketers Sachin this direction of robbing elected Tendulkar, Yograj Singh, Gautam representatives of the benefit under Gambhir and Dhoni himself try to Section 8(4) of Representation of defend him and recall his past People's Act which allowed them to deeds. When he changed one over save their membership in respecas Gold we made hue and cry. Now tive Houses by merely filing an aphe is a dismal failure with the bat peal. Thus once convicted, they and root cause for ruining India's were debarred from standing for dream of winning the T-20 World elections. On March 10 this year, The Cup for the second time. Thus the ex-players blindly support our su- Supreme Court took a second big

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PIONEER: In 1948, Mahatma Phule and his wife opened the first school for girls in India.

It's education for all MAHARASHTRIAN erudite Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (1827-1890) had once said : "Lack of education leads to lack of wisdom, which leads to lack of morals, which leads to lack of progress, which leads to lack of money, which leads to the oppression of the lower classes." Indeed, then let us head on dive for that pearl -- education -- without looking hither or thither or anywhere else in order to achieve success in all spheres! I Indeed, the biography of Jyotiba Phule who was at once an activist, thinker, social, writer and a theologist reads flagrantly: after educating his wife Savitribai, Mahatma Phule and his wife opened the first school for girls in India in August 1848 and extended his multifaceted thoughts for social reforms including agriculture; caste system, women and widow upliftment – most known for removal of untouchability. Nation should follow in his footsteps without a blink as did Mahatma Gandhi!. — P. Chakravorty, Fort

Shun tainted candidates

step towards cleansing the political process by directing that the trial proceedings in cases of corruption and serious crimes against elected representatives must be completed within a year. The only way to help cleanse is for voters not to vote for such tainted candidates, thus saving tax payers' money. — Sharad Kumar, Mumbai

Rogue autorickshaw drivers A lot of auto rickshaw drivers in Mumbai are abusive and flaunt traffic rules. They are also abusive and use filthy language. And what is more surprising is that the RTO has turned a blind eye towards the whole issue. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili

Baru's baseless, mischievous book

BADMOUTHING: Sanjay Baru, in his book, has shown the Prime Minister in bad light only for his commercial gain and has played into the hands of the Opposition. THIS refers to the report 'PMO dismisses Baru's claims as 'baseless and mischievous' (ADC, Apr.14). The timing of Sanjay Baru's book, 'Accidental Prime Minister -- The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh' does strengthen the allegation of the PMO that this former media adviser is a disgruntled man since he was not given another term and so has now come out with a book misusing his earlier privileged position and access to high office to exploit it for commercial gain. He has followed in the footsteps of M.O. Mathai, an assis-

tant to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who wrote a couple of books after Indira Gandhi went out of power in 1977. It is highly unethical and shows the person in very poor light. The world knows that it was Sonia Gandhi who made Dr. Manmohan Singh Prime Minister, foregoing that privilege herself, sensing the mood of the people. Therefore, apart from playing into the hands of the Opposition which is in a mood even to use a straw to hit the Congress, Baru has not served any other purpose. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

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Campaign for 2nd phase of polling to end today CELEBRATING BAISAKHI: The Sikh community celebrated, Baisakhi, the harvest festival on Monday. Yuva Sena president Aditya Thackeray is seen having food at a ‘langar’ held in Garodiya Nagar in Ghatkopar.

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Maharashtra, Marathwada and Konkan will exercise their franchise s the campaign for second during the second phase of Lok phase of polling in Maharash- Sabha polls in Maharashtra on April tra draws to a close on Tues- 17. day, in which nearly 3.25 crore The voters include 1,69,54,391 voters are expected to decide the men and 1,53,77,605 women. There fate of 358 candidates, leaders are are 306 voters in the others category working feverishly to canvass and and 95,256 in the service category. take out rallies to ensure maximum Ten constituencies of Vidarbha support for their parties. have already voted in the first phase Several political bigwigs, includ- on April 10 and more than 60 per ing Union Home Minister Sushilku- cent electorate have cast their votes. mar Shinde, former Chief Minister In the second phase, there are 358 Ashok Chavan and senior BJP candidates in fray, including 24 leader Gopinath Munde are in the women and 201 independents. fray in the second phase of polling, The constituencies that would go reports PTI. to polls are -- Hingoli, Nanded, Total number of 3,24,27,558 elec- Beed, Parbhani, Osmanabad and tors in 19 constituencies in western Latur in Marathwada, Pune, Bara-

HONOURING THE FIREMEN: A tribute to the 66 fire fighters who lost their lives in the huge explosion at Mumbai's Dockyard on April 14, 1944, at the Byculla headquarters on Monday.

mati, Shirur, Maval, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, Hathkanangale in Western Maharashtra, Shirdi, Ahmednagar in North Maharashtra and RatnagiriSindhudurg in Konkan. The generation next of Maharashtra politics -- Supriya Sule (Baramati) and Nilesh Rane (Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg) -- are seeking a second term. Indian Youth Congress chief Rajiv Satav, who is currently a legislator, is making a debut in electoral politics from Hingoli. Vishwajit Kadam, who is the state Youth Congress chief and son of Congress veteran Patangrao Kadam, is also making his debut from Pune. There are 11 constituencies with

more than 16 candidates, while at one seat there are more than 32 candidates. Beed constituency has maximum 39 candidates, while Baramati has the lowest nine. The largest constituency electorate wise is Maval with 19,46,127 voters while the smallest is Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg with 13,63,957 electors. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is contesting from Solapur. Ashok Chavan, who had to quit three years ago over the alleged involvement in Adarsh Housing Scam, is Congress candidate from his home turf of Nanded, while BJP leader Gopinath Munde is seeking a second term as MP from Beed. Union minister of state Pratik

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njoying summer is easy when you're chilling (literally) with your family in an air-conditioned room, watching your favourite films or making vacation plans. But, if your air conditioner stops working or you are travelling to and from work in the sweltering heat, things at home can go sour quite quickly. Add unhappy pets and crying babies to the mix and summer at home can become torturous. To help you out, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving you tips to keep your entire family cool and enjoy the summer together.

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eart receives blood through the coronary arteries. The blockage in these arteries is called Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). CHD has become a major public health problem in India and has reached epidemic proportion. Today the average age of a person suffering from CHD has come down drastically. This is mainly a result of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changing and challenging lifestyles. Infact the rate of CHD in Indian community, particularly young men is almost twice as in western counterparts. Risk factors causing rise of CHD in India are urbanization, unhealthy diet, reduced physical activity and stress. Other intermediate risk factors are diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, obesity, smoking and metabolic syndrome. India is the diabetic capital of the world with more than 50 million diabetics.It has also the highest proportion of obesity and metabolic syndrome.

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like treadmill test and CT coronary angiography. 4) Continuing care and self management for prevention of major complications in patients with existing CHD. So every working and nonworking individual should take out one hour of their daily time for moderate exercises like walking, jogging, cycling, floor exercises and dancing. It will be very healthy if working population is made to work for 8-10 hours a day with 5days of working per week.

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Continued from pg 13 « but your children don’t have to worry about being inappropriate. Dress your children in the bare minimum and ensure that clothes are loose-fitting and that the fabric is breathable. Keep things calm: We understand how important it is to stay calm in order to keep our bodies cool, but for kids, any moment they’re not doing something is a moment lost. To ensure that they don’t overexert themselves, plan activities that will keep them busy without tiring them out. A movie marathon, arts and crafts, board games... there are several options to choose from. house arrest: Don’t allow your children to go out between 10am to 5pm. This is when the sun is at its scorching best and so, keep them engaged in the house with the activities that we mentioned earlier. fun with water: Does your car need a wash? Instead of calling a cleaner, head down with a hosepipe. Not only will it be a fun parent-child bonding session, the water will help beat the heat. And, once you're done, you can treat your children by completely hosing them down with water. Alternatively, you can also enrol them in a swimming class — they will have fun and stay cool at the same time. cool them inside out: One of the best ways to keep kids cool is with cooling foods and drinks. You can also flavour pitchers of cold water with cucumber, watermelon or orange so that your children don’t complain when you remind them to drink water. Another cool trick is to freeze a mixture of water and juice in ice cube trays and let them sip on these.

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Your furry friend also needs a little love and care during the summer months. Animals a cool home suffer from several health issues and with their Keeping your air-conditioner on all day is not furry coats, are at a high risk of feeling only expensive, it can also lead to health extremely hot too! Dr. KG Umesh, Waltham problems caused by stale, recirculated air. scientific communication manager from Mars Instead, try our tips below which will keep your India tells us, “Dogs can’t perspire efficiently like us and can house cool during only dispel heat by the summer: panting, or cooling curtains: why you neeD to avoiD the heat through the pads This age-old trick is You’ve read about how to keep your family cool. But, if of their feet. Air effective and won’t you’re wondering why you need to keep yourself cool, read moves through cost you anything. All on to see the risks associated with heat: their nasal you need to do is take passages, which a thin sheet, dip it in heat stroke: This is one of the most common heatpicks up excess water and hang it over related problems and it occurs because your body heat from the body. your windows. This overheats. The indirect causes include dehydration and As it is expelled allow the cool breeze a loss of electrolytes. Signs of a heat stroke are through their to enter your home. weakness, headaches, fainting, confusion and a mouths, the extra Keep the sun out: sudden, rapid pulse. The best way to deal with it is to heat leaves with it. Any room that quickly rehydrate and rest in a shady spot. Although this is an receives direct heat cramps: The cause for a heat cramp is similar efficient way to sunlight will get hot. to heat strokes (lack of electrolytes and salts). But, this control body heat, So, counter it with loss occurs due to exercising. Your best option is it is severely thick curtains to keep stretch and massage the affected area. Ensure that you the sun out. Closing drink enough water and exercise in the shade to prevent limited in areas of high humidity. But, the windows will only them from occurring. by following a few lead to your room rash: This problem is quite common and when it pet safety tips, you feeling stuffy and so, shows up on your face, it can be quite unsightly. Sadly, can keep your pets curtains are your best there isn't any effective cure — apply talcum powder to healthy during option. reduce discomfort and visit a dermatologist if the summer.” He gives cook earlier: This condition is a chronic one. us tips to help keep might seem like it will our pets cool: mess up your daily schedule, but cooking early in the morning will never leave your pet in the car: A heatstroke keep you free for the rest of the day. The biggest can occur within minutes of being exposed to benefit, is that you will be able to avoid the heat. Make sure your car is well ventilated; put heat generated from the stove that adds to the a sunshade on the windows and bring along fresh water and a tarp or tent, so you can set up hot weather. tiny things matter: Have you ever thought a shady spot when you stop. about how your television or light bulbs water, water: Your pets need access to lots of might be making your summer worse? We’re water during the summer, so check their water betting you haven't. But, consider this — bowl several times a day. electronics generate heat and just like feeding: Dogs eat less during the summer, but cooking on a stove will heat up the kitchen, spend more energy in an effort to lower their keeping the TV on all day will heat up your body temperature. Pet owners tend to feed living room or bedroom. It is better to use home-made diets such as curd and rice during electronics during cooler hours of the day. the summer, but it is very important to note As far as incandescent light bulbs are that this food contains more water (70-80%) concerned, switch to CFL lights. Not only and does not have adequate levels of energy, will they bring down your electricity bill, vitamins and minerals. Pets need a wellbalanced diet that also contains natural they also generate less heat.

Keeping water cool We know that during summer, you can’t even consider stepping outdoors without a bottle of water. The only problem is that after a point, the water becomes warm. Use these tips to keep water cool: freeze the bottle: If you know that you won’t be needing the water the minute you’ve left your home, pop the bottle in the freezer the night before. This will give you a bottle full of ice, which will melt into cool water through the day. the foil trick: Just like aluminum foil keeps food warm, it will keep water cool. All you need to do is wrap your bottle in foil to keep your water cool. Deep in your bag: Instead of carrying your bottle in the special pocket in your bag, put it deep inside, preferably wrapped up in clothes. This will protect it from the sun’s rays and ensure that the water stays cooler for longer. antioxidants and confers some protection against the effects of heat. It is also important to feed pets during the cooler part of the day. Say no to tangles: Keeping your pet well groomed will protect them from the sun and insulate them from heat. Furry breeds should be well clipped. Keep the bed cool: Remove cushion bedding from their bed. They are more comfortable on

the cooler bottom than on blankets. make sure they don't overexert: Though exercise is important, overdoing it can cause them to overheat. Save exercise for early morning or after the sun goes down. Check the ground during walks. Touch the surface yourself — if it's too hot for you, it's probably too hot for your dog. Bring them inside: Animals shouldn't be left outside unsupervised, even in the shade. Pets can fall ill quickly if they overheat, so keep them inside as much as possible. Keep an eye out for heat strokes: Heat

strokes are a medical emergency. If you see your dog panting heavily, salivating or foaming, these may be the first signs of a heatrelated problem. Get your dog to a cool location, provide small drinks of cold water, and, if he doesn’t improve within a few minutes, contact your veterinarian.

cool mealS Vegetables and fruits keep you cool, but that doesn't mean you have to survive on them through the summer. Here are five of our favourite summer dishes for you to try out! Shrimp cocktail: Filling, delicious and extremely cooling — shrimp cocktails are one of our favourite summer meals and we're sure they'll become yours too. They're easy to make, easily available at restaurants around the city and very refreshing. Sushi: This summer, gorge on sushi. The seaweed and sticky rice combination is most often served cold, making it a great, easy-to-eat summer food. gazpacho: Any cold soup is a relief during summer and Gazpacho is one of our favourites. The tomato based soup tastes even better if you add in some crunchy raw vegetables such as cucumber and capsicum. raita: Eat more raita during the summer as it can keep you quite cool. It controls the spice and heat in most food, so you won't have to say goodbye to your favourite vindaloo or biryani dish in the summer. cold potato salad: If you add low-fat mayonnaise, onions, herbs and spices (you can add ham and chicken too) you have a great dish that's not only cooling but also heavy enough to eat as a complete meal. It's the perfect summer lunch option.

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some sunflower seeds a day... … keep hunger at bay? Research suggests that sunflower seeds can help kill hunger pangs and suppress your appetite. We test the theory and bring you the results The Theory >> Although sunflower seeds have the potential to curb hunger, they were not an effective appetite suppressant

After we stumbled across an article on how sunflower seeds are a ‘flat belly’ food, further research ensued, revealing that sunflower seeds have a large quantity of vitamin B — a nutrient that promotes anti-inflammation in the abdominal area. In other words, they will stop you from putting on weight around your stomach. The high levels of vitamin E found in them also help curb hunger. Put two and two together and you have a food that should help you lose weight as well as help you to eat less at subsequent meals — which is why snacking on them is highly recommended. We put the theory to the test and this is what we found:

“Too much efforT, hardly any resulTs” Ever since I came across an article that said sunflower seeds work wonders at suppressing hunger and so, helps you lose weight, I wanted to give it a go. When I finally got down to it — the first thing that struck me was that it is too much of an effort. Unfortunately, shelled sunflower seeds aren't easily available and having to shell each seed before you eat it is exhausting in itself. And, if you happen to miss peeling off the husk by mistake, there are chances of it getting lodged in your throat, which did happen to me on more than one occasion. Diligently eating the seeds for almost a month made no difference to my appetite at subsequent meals and ever since I found out that these seeds are high in

calories, my enthusiasm withered away entirely. I think I will be much better off snacking frequently on healthier alternatives than snacking solely on sunflower seeds. — shirley mistry

“frusTraTing, buT noT really suppressing” I love sunflower seeds, so hearing that they could keep my mid-day hunger pangs at bay was quite exciting. I immediately bought myself a large bag of the seeds and proceeded to munch on them every time I got even slightly hungry. While eating the seeds did help me stay away from junk food for a while, they didn’t really fill me up. Instead, eating too many of them left a funny residue on my palate, that made drinking water seem unappetising. And, after I stopped eating them, I could go straight back to junk food in a matter of minutes. They take a while to eat because you have to shell them before you eat them, so you can't gorge on a handful all at once. This means that you're spending most of your time shelling sunflower seeds — which doesn't help you be productive at work. With all my energy spent there, it's true that I ate less of other snacks, but I was not satisfied and definitely not less hungry. It works on the same principle as chewing gum — when your mouth is busy, you’re not eating anything else. But they don’t really suppress your appetite and after a while, you’ll tire of them and cave into your cravings. I don't think I'll be using this as my go-to remedy for the munchies. — rhea dhanbhoora

« healthy combinations: apples + chocolate A study that was carried out by the National University of Singapore, claims that pairing apples and chocolates has several health benefits. Radhika R. finds out more

re apples and chocolates good for you when you eat them together? Barry Halliwell, a food science professor at National University of Singapore certainly thinks so. Apples and chocolates are two of the most easily available food items in the market, but they are still ignored as health foods. Instead, we keep hearing about how eating chocolate will make you put on weight and how apples might contain too much sugar. But, since they are rich in cocoa, vitamins, fibre and antioxidants, they are the perfect recipe if you want to stay young. We don’t know how anyone can stay away from chocolate, but if you’re not a big fan of the taste of apples combined with chocolate, you can throw them in a blender and create a thick paste for a homemade face mask. The antioxidants in chocolates will fight bacteria and moisturise your face at the same time, while the collagen-rich apples will help keep sagging skin at bay and enhance cell regeneration, making your skin glow. Apart from the beauty benefits, this food combination also improves physical health. The dream team is widely known to reduce the risks of prostate and lung cancer. Apples, if they are consumed with dark chocolate, (that consists of 70% cocoa and therapeutic polyphenols), can fight >> Why choose between chocolate and apples when you can have both! Read our against cancer. article to find out how the combination helps you stay healthy

A compound present in apples called quercetin, that is highly inflammatory and prevents heart diseases, is much more beneficial when it is mixed with the flavanoids that are present in chocolates. The same antiinflammatory compound helps avert allergies. It not only prevents new allergies from developing, but also cures existing ones. This compound is also known to ease food sensitiveness across the board. This pair also plays an important role in keeping a strict check on your cholesterol levels. A chemical found in apples called pectin, sticks to the cholesterol, stopping it from entering your blood stream, while the stearic acid in chocolates uses its natural properties to help keep cholesterol levels stable and in turn, keep you healthy. Last but not least, this combination also helps with diabetes management. A common misconception,that is still widely believed, is that people suffering from diabetes should not eat sweets and that chocolates are their biggest enemy. The key is to pair the right food types. The proteins and fats found in this duo slow down the absorption of glucose in your blood stream and lower your insulin level. Pairing them with one another can lessen the blood sugar impact instantly. So, pour some melted chocolate on cut apples or blend them together to form a smoothie in order to enjoy their benefits.

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Improve your eyesIGht Forget carrots, this summer, indulge in some mangoes to protect your eyes. The fruit contains high levels of vitamin A, or retinol. This is also present in carrots and it helps protect your eyesight.

boost your ImmunIty If you're worried about the summer heat ruining your health, all you have to do is sink your teeth into a juicy mango. The delicious fruit can help improve your immune system.

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ManGOEs condItIon rIGht Summer can mean oily hair, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need a conditioner. Mango mixed with egg makes your hair extremely soft and shiny.

The king of fruits is back — but before you bite into a delicious, juicy mango, Rhea Dhanbhoora suggests you take a look at the several ways in which it can benefit your skin, hair and health

say Goodbye to acne Most natural fruits and plants help get rid of acne and mango is no different. You need raw mango juice for this to work though, so don't wait till the mango is ripe! Use it as an astringent every day and watch your acne reduce.

2 exfolIate away Use a peeled mango, some milk and oats to make a great exfoliating scrub. You can apply it anywhere on your skin (including your face) and scrub it off after 20 minutes to reveal clear, smooth skin.

>> If you are repeatedly blowing off plans with family and friends so that you can sit at home and watch TV, you need to get out more

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7 dandruff and haIr loss treatment Mango contains vitamin A, so it's no secret that it can help keep dandruff away. However, mango seed oil is also a very good source of several minerals and vitamins that help prevent grey hair. The properties can also save you from hair loss in the long run.

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help fertIlIty Improve Worried that your lifestyle is hampering your fertility? Include some mangoes in your daily diet. Rich in folic acid, they prevent vitamin B deficiencies, helping you stay more fertile.

>> There is so much that you could be doing wrong when you shampoo your hair. Take this quiz to find out

b) I lather in my hands, run the shampoo through my hair and then wash it off. c) I gently massage my scalp with shampoo and leave it on for a minute before I wash it off. 7. What is the water temperature when you wash your hair? a) Really hot. b) Really cold. c) Lukewarm. 8. How do you dry your hair? a) With a hair dryer. b) I towel dry it and then use a hair dryer/ hair straightener. c) I air dry it.

fIGht cancer Like several other fruits, mangoes are also full of antioxidants. These can help prevent breast, prostrate and colon cancers as well as reduce the risk of leukemia.

9. How often do you change your shampoo/ conditioner? a) Every time there is a new product in the market, I like to test it out. b) I use whatever I can get my hands on. c) I stick to one brand, but occasionally try a new product to see if it suits my hair.

Increase your metabolIsm Yes, mangoes can help you stay slim! The fibres in the mango help improve digestion, which helps to increase your metabolic rate. Good metabolism keeps flab and fat at bay, so this is a good fruit to add to your diet.

5 Get rId of spots Don't throw away the skin after you eat your mango. Dry it in the sun, mix it with a little curd and use it as a face pack to get rid of spots and blemishes. Mango scrubs and packs also give your skin a healthy glow.

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Whenever a friend mentions going out for drinks or dinner, you always respond with “I had a rough day at work, I'm tired.” a. Yes. b. No.

Whenever you have an event or outing coming up, you think of all the things you could get done if you just stayed at home. a. Yes. b. No. If you do manage to get out of meeting your friends or family on the pretext of getting other things done, you mostly always just end up lazing around or binge-

Are you always up for a fun outing, or are you shutting your friends and family out? Shirley Mistry suggests you take this quiz to find out.

watching TV shows. a. Yes. b. No.

You have started thinking about outings with friends and family as a 'chore' you are obligated to finish. a. Yes. b. No. You don't get bothered or upset when your closest friends and family don't invite you for outings or gatherings, because they know you'll try to avoid attending them. a. Yes. b. No.

mostly as You need to get out of the house more! There is definitely more to life than household chores. There's a whole world out there and you are missing out simply because of your laziness. It's great to spend a weekend relaxing, but you are missing out on quality time with the people you love by making excuses. Get out of the house more and you will find yourself happier and more willing to try new things. Don't let social anxiety or sheer laziness stand in your way. mostly bs You seem to be quite the social butterfly and value your friends and family. Although you may enjoy a little me-time, you know how to strike a balance and be involved in the lives of those you love as well.

ou condition your hair every time you wash it, you oil it regularly and try every beauty trick in the book. But, your hair is still far from looking as silky as Rapunzel's locks. Forget the serums, oils, gels and sprays. The reason your hair lacks lustre is probably because you are not shampooing it in the correct manner. Take this quiz to find out what mistakes you are making and then read our tips to correct them.

3. How much shampoo do you use? a) I use a palm full. b) It depends on how much it lathers. c) I use a coin-sized amount mixed with water to create lather.

1. How many times in a week do you wash your hair? a) Every day. b) Every alternate day. c) Once or twice a week.

5. If your hair is coloured, do you use a special shampoo/ conditioner for colour treated hair? a) No, I use regular shampoo/ conditioner. b) My colour is wearing off, so I have switched to regular shampoo/ conditioner. c) Yes, I use special products meant for coloured hair.

2. What product do you use to wash your hair? a) Shampoo or soap bars. b) Just a shampoo; conditioners are not for me. c) Shampoo, followed by the appropriate conditioner.

4. How many times do you a conditioner? a) Every time I shampoo. b) Every alternate time I shampoo. c) Once a week.

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6. What method do you follow while shampooing your hair? a) Quickly lather and rinse.

mostly as You need to learn how to wash your hair! Washing your hair every day will make it dry, especially if you're using a soap bar. While soap bars may cleanse better, they ruin your hair in the long run. Using excessive amounts of shampoo and teaming it with conditioner every day will also ruin the quality of your locks. If you have chemicals in your hair (because of too much colouring or bleaching), your hair needs more care than a normal shampoo can offer. So, buy colour specific products. Also, extreme temperatures will ruin your hair. Very hot water as well as using a hair dryer too often will leave your hair rough and tangled. mostly bs You're taking good care of your hair, but you could do better. While you're doing most things right, you need to change certain things — most importantly, the amount of times you wash your hair. Don’t use too much shampoo and conditioner and stick to colour specific products till the colour has completely worn off. Avoid extreme temperatures and if you're going to style your hair later, use serums and shampoos to protect your hair from the heat. mostly cs Congratulations! You not only know exactly how to wash your hair, you also know what you can do to improve its quality. You use the correct amount of shampoo, air-dry your hair to protect it against heat styling tools and even wash it in lukewarm water, which helps lock in the shine without stripping away any nourishing oils because of extreme temperatures.

keep these tips in mind use a comb

shampooing correctly. Always The hair on your scalp is the youngest massage your scalp with your fingers and tends to get the oiliest. in slow, circular motions. Continue to add drops of lukewarm water as you hot or cold massage it. There have been several discussions about using the right temperature to lather up, lIterally wash your hair. Lukewarm or room use your fInGers It’s best to lather only your scalp and temperature water is the best option. Using your finger tips is the key to then work your way down to the ends. Really cold or really hot water will strip Comb your hair before you step into your bathroom to wash it. Make sure that it’s completely de-tangled so that you don’t end up losing hair when you're washing it.

your hair of moisture.

dry It out Drying your hair can be tricky. It helps if you squeeze out the excess water and towel dry it for a while, ultimately, letting it dry naturally. Don’t dry wet hair too vigorously with a towel as that will lead to breakage.

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Cheat sheet

No, we’re not helping you cheat on your exercise routine. Instead, we’re telling you why even a breather between sets can keep you from achieving the perfect body. Dev Goswami tells you what cheats are harming your workout wasting tiMe On Music

>> If you spend too much time trying to find the perfect song in between exercises, your heart rate will fall back to it’s usual rate, ruining your workout

Remember that while working out, you should concentrate on things such as holding your posture and following an exercise plan to the T, instead of finding the best song to exercise to. Wasting time between exercises causes your heart-rate to drop back to its normal rate and also reduces your body temperature. It is important for your body to stay upbeat through your workout. So, ensure that you don’t take a break of more than 30 seconds and rest for no more than 2-3 minutes between exercises.

Fewer reps, MOre tiMe Yes, fewer reps do mean that you'll be done with your routine faster. But, it also means that you will be left with fewer results. Doing fewer reps or sets will mean that you aren’t pushing your body to the limit and that your muscles aren’t getting the workout that they should.

using the swing This is almost always not a conscious cheat, but using momentum while lifting weights means that you’re cheating! The reason you unconsciously use the momentum is because it ‘feels’ easier. And, it feels easier because it isn’t working your muscles enough. It also increases your risk of injury.

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ime constraints, faster results, tiredness and lack of motivation... these are all factors that influence your brain into thinking that skipping your warm-up for one day ‘won't do any harm,’ or that it is ‘just fine’ to reduce the number of repetitions to finish an exercise faster. However, these seemingly harmless cheats often not only impede you

from reaching your goal, they can also harm up. When you are in a hurry, you think that you. Read this list of popular cheats to see how since warm-ups do nothing to help build they affect your workout: muscles or lose weight, you can skip them. But, their actual purpose is to prevent injuries. Jumping straight to intensive exercises puts nO warM-up you at risk of cramps and injuries, which will Let’s start with the most common mistake put you out of action. So, no matter what, don’t made while exercising — skipping your warm- skip your warm-ups.

…too much. To keep yourself safe through your workout, it’s highly recommended that you pay attention to what your body is saying. But, if you stop working out every time you feel a slight strain, it is a sign that you lack motivation. You don’t have to subscribe to the theory of ‘no pain, no gain,’ but remember that if you want good results, you will have to push your body to its limits. A good trainer will be able to explain when you should ignore your body and when you should listen to it.

« Know more: exercises for your shoulders Last week, we gave you a guide to targeting all the major muscle groups of your body. If you feel that you’ve targeted all the muscle groups, it is time to target one more — your shoulders. Dev Goswami & Shirley Mistry tell you what exercises are best

nlike your thighs, calves and core, your shoulders don't play an important role in your daily life — unless your day involves a lot of pulling and pushing. However, to make your body completely fit, it is important to target your deltoids — muscles located in the shoulder region. The following exercises will improve functionality and give you better muscularity. Akshay J. Kolhatkar, head trainer at Gold’s Gym, Lower Parel and Shraddha Sheth, vice president (sales and operations), Gold’s Gym, give us these exercises:

LateraL raise l Stand up and hold a dumbbell in front of your hips with

each hand, making sure that your palms are facing each other. l Raise the dumbbells to your sides until your arms are close to being parallel to the ground and then lower them after a short pause. l Try to maintain the angles in your elbows throughout. l Breathe in while going down and breathe out while you’re coming up.

Bent-Over rear DeLtOiD raise l Sit on one end of the bench, hold a dumbbell in each hand and lower your body so that they are just above the floor. l Raise both dumbbells to your sides until your arms are close to being parallel to the ground and lower them slowly, after a short pause. l Maintain a small arch in your elbows throughout. l Breathe in while going down and breathe out while coming up.

MiLitary press l Stand straight and hold a barbell at shoulder level, with your palms facing out. l Raise the barbell up until your elbows come close to locking and then hold the position for a few seconds. l Slowly bring the barbell back to the starting position. l Be careful not to jerk your back while doing the exercise. l Breathe in while going up and breathe out while coming down.

>>The bent-over rear deltoid raise

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the Sooner, the better >> Stomach cancer is curable, but early diagnosis key

Stomach cancer has caused over 7.36 lakh deaths worldwide, simply because it was detected too late. For a form of cancer that is completely curable, early detection is extremely important. Shirley Mistry tells you more An Overview Stomach cancer, sometimes also referred to as gastric cancer, is a form of cancer that affects the lining of the stomach. Other types of stomach cancer involve the lymphatic system and connective tissue such as blood vessels, fat and muscles. Gastric cancer is the most common and makes up for 90-95% of all the cases reported. Common symptoms of the condition include: l Heartburn. l Nausea. l A bloated feeling. l Indigestion. l Discomfort. l Loss of appetite.

any kind of curative treatment. Diagnostic tests, such as high-definition endoscopies and endoscopic ultrasounds, if employed more often, can be instrumental in bringing down the mortality risk associated with gastric cancer, since these would enable early detection, diagnosis and staging.”

endOscOpic UltrAsOUnd (eUs)

Endoscopy has always been a part of the diagnostics associated with stomach cancer, but an Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a more advanced procedure and definitely helps improve the quality and depth of the diagnosis, as well as the treatment. Dr. Vinay tells us that unlike conventional endoscopy, which enables physicians and surgeons to see only the inner-most lining of the stomach, EUS imaging allows eArly detectiOn is key clinical practitioners to visualise all the layers. This As we mentioned earlier, as far as stomach cancer is means that an abnormality below the surface lining, concerned, the most crucial concern is the fact that late such as a growth that was detected during a prior detection of the cancer leaves very little scope for the endoscopy or under an X-ray, can be further evaluated treatment to show results. But, when it is detected at an with EUS, helping the physician better understand the early stage, stomach cancer can be cured completely. nature of abnormality and prescribe the best Dr. Vinay Dhir, gastroenterologist and chief of possible treatment. An added advantage with EUS is that it also helps endosonography, Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences, Global Hospitals, tells us, “Too many patients assess surrounding structures, such as the gall bladder, underestimate the symptoms, which delays diagnosis bile duct and pancreatic duct. “EUS is a cutting-edge and treatment. If treatment is delayed for too long, our tool, which has the potential to bring about radical options become limited and it may be too late to save improvements in any patient's outcome. It benefits the patient. By the time a patient seeks medical aid, the patients suffering from stomach cancers, pancreatic cancer has often reached an advanced stage, leading to cancer, gallstones and tumours of the gastrointestinal a situation where we are left with very little scope for tract,” Dr. Vinay adds.

« Know more: Social networKing: the agony & the ecStaSy The threat social networking websites pose to your actual social life is well-known. But, have you thought about the psychological effects? Aman Bhonsle, an author on social media and a visiting faculty at media schools, tells you what you have to lose

n a world that is becoming increasingly connected by convenient and affordable technology, the spread and reach of information has become instant. We are looking at an unprecedented rise in our habitual yearning for instant gratification as well as immediate solutions. How we genuinely feel has become less important, as compared to how we want others to believe we feel. Social networking helps us connect with long-lost friends, helps organise our various social contacts, keeps us abreast of the happenings in our friends’ lives, helps build brands and best of all, doesn't cost a paisa. We’re sure you can easily recollect the moments in your day when you log on to your social media account, ‘like’ a few posts, ‘share’ or retweet what you like and ‘comment’ or chat with other people. What do you stand to lose, you ask? Well, a lot.

what we stand to lose Here are a few social media related conditions that are commonly recognised: Excessive usage: Spending a disproportionate amount of time on social media comes at the cost of your family and work commitments. Social media dependency: An almost oxygenlike dependency and an obsessive need to socialise on the internet rather than going out, means that you lose out on meeting real people and investing in real relationships. When you start judging your success based on what others do and share on the internet, it can lead to

>> If you can’t pry yourself away from social media websites, you may need help

jealousy, frustration and, in extreme cases, emotional breakdowns. Compulsive PR: This is a self-conscious and selfimage related need that translates into constantly projecting a certain picture of your lifestyle to others. You feel like you haven't really achieved something unless you write about it on your social media account. This includes writing about your emotional ups and downs, about

every moment in your life, posting pictures of what you’re eating and updating your whole group of social media friends (some whom you might not even know) with your location. Status update anxiety: Feelings of anxiety or guilt that are related to not updating your status update. This also includes feeling nervous when your status or tweet does not get enough likes or retweets.

solve the issue All these problems affect your overall psychological health. As we mentioned earlier, this can lead to emotional and mental breakdowns. You can also be at risk of compromising on your sleep and jeopardising your real relationships as well as your overall well-being. However, the problem is that if you do realise that you are suffering from a social media addiction, you can't visit a doctor to get diagnosed. So, what do you do? These tips will help you: Spend time with real people: Attend events, invest time in a hobby, meet friends over coffee and spend time outdoors. You'll discover that there's more to life than just social media. Kill those apps: Block or refrain from using certain apps or games that are notorious for their addictive nature and cause you to spend a high amount of time on them. Time budgeting: If you feel like you have good will-power, draw up a daily plan where you do not go online for more than an hour every day. Ironically, there are several applications on the internet that can block your access to social media websites after you've used them for a certain amount of time every day. Deactivate your account: This is the worst-case scenario. If you just can’t stay away from social media or limit your use, you should consider deactivating your social media accounts. It might take a few days to get used to not being constantly connected, but once you do, you'll feel a lot better and it will get easier with time.

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« problem Solver: aSk our beauty expert barbara, our beauTy experT, will help fix your probleMs

dear barbara, Ever since it has started getting hotter, my skin has been getting very oily. Because of this, my makeup does not stay put, even though I use waterproof makeup. I’ve tried different brands, but nothing is working. The makeup will stay on for just a few hours at the most. Can you please tell me how to deal with this problem? — sanjana shukla, santacruz (w) dear sanjana, Ensure that before you apply your makeup, you get the basics right. Exfoliate your skin on a regular basics. Before you apply makeup, moisturise your face with an oil-free, waterbased moisturiser. Next, apply some foundation and let it set for around 5-10 minutes. Now apply a setting powder — this will ensure that your makeup doesn’t come off easily. Finally, you can go ahead and apply waterproof, oil-free makeup like you normally would. Pay attention to your diet to ensure that you aren’t eating foods that are making your pores produce more oil.

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Stay Sun Safe

Sunscreen is the one product that you should not forget to apply this summer, even if it is the only product you use on your skin. To help you pick the right sunscreen, Shirley Mistry brings you our favourite picks The experT Banana Boat is a brand that is synonymous with sunscreens. They were available in India before most Indian brands introduced their variants of the product. This particular one is great for when you are playing sports, or engaging in any other physical activity, as it is water resistant and won’t melt off. price: `1,765 for 236ml dry Touch If you want a solid sunscreen that delivers what it promises, this Neutrogena sunscreen is your best bet. It dries to a matte finish, which means you won’t feel icky throughout the day. It is also very light, making it perfect for everyday wear. price: `499 for 88ml

afTer sun care Apply this after-sun gel from Lakmé after you’ve been outdoors. It will cool your skin down, soothe any irritation the sun may have caused and undo any damage that your sunscreen has failed to prevent. price: `175 for 50gm

>> Follow our tips to make sure your makeup stays in place

dear barbara, I understand the importance of keeping my skin safe from the sun — especially during summer. So, I have started applying sunscreen on my arms and face. However, the problem is that it feels sticky and heavy. I am tempted to stop using them but I know I shouldn’t. What do your suggest? — karan arora, lokhandwala dear karan, First of all, you need to apply sunscreen, no matter what, or you are putting your skin at risk of sun damage. The reason you might be getting a sticky, heavy feeling is that you aren’t using a good sunscreen. There are several sunscreens available in the market that are extremely light and you won’t even feel the difference after applying them (check out our selection on right). You could try using spray based sunscreens and you should also ask your friends to see if they can recommend a brand. One rule you should follow while buying sunscreens is to opt for gel-based ones as they are much lighter.

if you wear Makeup Summer isn’t the best of times to keep up with your makeup regime. Instead of piling on layers of makeup, use this tinted sunscreen from Lotus Herbals. It has light coverage and an SPF of 70 — making it a great product to have on your dresser this summer. price: `515 for 60gm

MaTTifies everyThinG If you have oily or combination skin, oilbased sunscreens can be your worst enemy, as they can make your face look even oilier. This one from Vichy, promises to mattify your skin while protecting your face from sun damage. Gel based price: `1,350 for Another one from Lotus Herbals, this sunscreen is 40ml definitely more affordable than the Vichy one and is a personal favourite. The gel consistency makes it so light, you can’t even feel it once you apply it. So, it’s perfect if you can’t stand the feeling of cream on your face. price: `325 for 100gm

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NEWS IN BRIEF Coalgate could have been averted: Parakh

Former Coal Secretary P.C. Parakh on Monday claimed that the multi-crore coal block allocation scam could have been avoided if Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asserted in pushing reforms including open bidding of coal blocks. "Yes, if the Prime Minister had used his authority behind the reforms proposal it (scam) could have (been avoided)," Parakh told PTI after the release of his book Crusader or Conspirator? Coalgate and other Truths.

Devotees worship on Tamil New Year day

Thousands of devotees offered worship in temples at various places in the state, including the famous Meenakshi temple and Koodal Alagar temple in Madurai on Monday on Tamil New Year day and 'Chithirai Vishu'. Temples of Lord Muruga at Palani, Tiruchendur and Tiruparankundram remained open since early morning yesterday and special abhishekams were performed.

Husain artwork top lot at charity auction

Over 40 iconic Modern Indian artworks raked in approximately Rs.50 crore at a charity auction, conducted by Delhi Art Gallery recently. The sale included 70 lots by masters like Jamini Roy, M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza and F.N. Souza, sourced from DAG's enormous collection of 34,000 artworks.

Two LeT militants killed in 20-hour gunbattle

Two suspected Lashker-e-Toiba (LET) militants were killed and two policemen injured in a nearly 20-hour-long gunbattle in a locality in the outskirts of Srinagar which ended yesterday evening. "The encounter at Ahmadnagar locality of Buchpora ended with the killing of both the militants holed up in a residential house," a police officer said.

HDFC Bank sets Guinness record in blood collection

The blood donation camp organised by HDFC Bank on December 6, 2013 involving 61,902 participants has found a place in Guinness Book of Records as the largest such drive on a single day. "The largest blood donation (multiple venues) involved 61,902 participants and was achieved by HDFC Bank, with 1,115 blood donation camps held across 709 locations in the country on December 6, 2013," the official citation from Guinness Records said.

UCKNOW: On the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, BSP chief Mayawati on Monday attacked BJP leaders saying when polls come they see Dalits as Hindus but later they do not even like to sit with them, and the party was not happy when the architect of the Constitution got Bharat Ratna. Her attack on BJP came soon after the party's prime minister nominee Narendra Modi raked up Ambedkar to slam Congress. "BJP had not liked it then -- Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar -- and using the Advani's 'rath yatra' as an excuse it (BJP) withdrew support to V.P. Singh government," Mayawati said adding that Modi was moving about making 'false' claims on the issue. She also alleged that BJP was an elitist party. "When elections come they see Dalits as Hin- BSP chief Mayawati. dus but later they do not like even to sit with them... BJP people believe in caste and discrimi- the memory of Ambedkar recall him at election nation even today," she said adding that BJP, Con- time and later forget him. gress and SP who opposed her erecting statues in Mayawati also said that it was BSP because of

Family ‘silver’ adds sheen to netas’ assets N

EW DELHI: Silver has added a sparkle to assets declared by many women leaders in fray for Lok Sabha elections, including biggies like Sonia Gandhi and Sushma Swaraj, as a spike in the price of white metal has pushed up their wealth. The price of silver, also known as poor man's gold, has nearly doubled in the past five years and currently stands at nearly Rs 43,000

silver and its value has jumped to Rs 39.16 lakh this year from about Rs 18.37 lakh in 2009, as per her election affidavits. The quantity remained unchanged from 2009. Cine star Jaya Prada Nahata, who is contesting from Uttar Pradesh on RLD ticket, has disclosed that 1.5 kilogram owned by her is now worth over Rs 69,000. This marks a significant rise from the earlier recorded value of

Sonia Gandhi

Sushma Swaraj

per kilogram. An analysis of affidavits filed by some of the prominent candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls reveal that many of them possess silver assets -- including jewellery and articles. Value of these items has grown considerably on the back of increased prices. In most of these cases, the silver assets owned by the leaders are their ancestral properties. The value of silver assets of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who is contesting from Rae Bareli, has surged by nearly Rs.21 lakh in the past five years. She has 88 kilograms of

her silver at about Rs 30,000 in 2009. Congress leader Chandresh Kumari Katoch, fighting the polls from Rajasthan, too has seen the value of her silver assets more than double to Rs 13.5 lakh. In 2009 and 2014, the total quantity of silver owned by her has remained same at 30 kilogram. Another well-known politician who seems to have a liking for silver is senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj. As per the latest affidavit, her silver assets have increased to 5.5 kilogram, now worth over Rs 2.36 lakh, whereas she just owned about 400 grams in 2009.

whose pressure Bharat Ratna was accorded to Ambedkar in 1990 when V.P. Singh was the prime minister. When Mandal Commission was implemented and Bharat Ratna was accorded on Ambedkar during V.P. Singh's tenure, the BJP was not happy, she claimed. "And hiding behind the excuse of obstruction of the Advani's 'rath yatra', the party withdrew support from the V.P. Singh government," she said. The BSP supremo said that Dalits and backwards will not be 'misguided' as they want that the girl of their caste becomes the prime minister of the country. Launching a no-holds barred attack on Modi, Mayawati said she had doubts about him being a person of backward class. "He (Modi) has never told which backward caste he belongs too," the former chief minister told PTI. She also attacked Modi over his "knowledge of history". "Modi is a strange man. He says something and does something else. He does not have the knowledge of history and gives wrong statistics," Mayawati said.

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TOP VIEW

The current non-system in international monetary policy is, in my view, a source of substantial risk, both to sustainable growth as well as to the financial sector. It is not an industrial country problem, nor an emerging market problem, it is a problem of collective action. We are being pushed towards competitive monetary easing... Extreme monetary easing, in my view, is more cause than medicine. The sooner we recognize that, the more sustainable world growth we will have.

RBI Governor, Dr. Raghuram Rajan

BUSINESS BRIEFS Shriram City To Launch Rs 200-Cr NCD On Apr 16

Markets Stable...

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (April 15, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Friday (April 11, 2014) a net 20.10 points (0.30%) and closed at the 6776 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 6758 points level. It then turned into a range bound movement until 11.50 a.m. The index then declined further into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6743 points level at 12.09 p.m. It then rose and turned into a range bound movement until 2.45 p.m. The index then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 6789 points level at 3.03 p.m. It then declined and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained below its previous close throughout the session and moved in a range of 46 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 31 were losers, while 19 were gainers. Substantial buying was seen in IT and technology stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in oil & gas and auto stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: VOLUME: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 17.97%. This change is substantial and indicates a less than full participation by investors. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 838 were gainers, 687 were losers and 60 remained unchanged. Slow Stocha stic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indic ator: The RSI is above the 60 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

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

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 6446 points level. The next support is at the 6338 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6809 points level. The next resistance is at the 6874 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6770 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6750. Support (2) = 6723. Resistance (1) = 6796. Resistance (2) = 6816. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index af ter having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a small white body candle. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Moreover, the velocity parameters too are positively trended. All these indicate a positive bias . Investors are advised to hold long positions but with a strict stop loss at the 15-day average at the 6685 point’s level.

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 falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength.

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6751) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6685) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 6615) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 6079) Positive. All the four averages are positively trended. 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.

Shriram City Union Finance will hit the debt market with Rs 200-cr issue on April 16. The Rs 100-crore redeemable non-convertible debentures issue has an option to retain over-subscription of same amount. The NCDs being offered will be listed on the BSE and have an AA rating from Care Ratings. Managing Director G S Sundararajan said the company had been able to achieve relatively stable and competitive cost of funds from a range of sources, despite the difficult conditions in the economy.

Small Stocks Give Better Returns To Investors So Far

The mid-cap and small-cap indices on the BSE have outperformed their bigger counterparts this year, reversing the losing trend of 2013 mainly due to the participation of retail investors amid an overall bullish sentiment. The BSE Small Cap index has advanced 14.83% to 7,523.18 as of April 11, while the BSE Mid Cap index has gained 9.43% to 7,338.46. The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex has risen 6.88% to 22,628.96, after touching a record close of 22,715.33 on April 10.

ONGC May Save Up To $800 Mn If It Uses RIL’s KG Set-Up

State-owned ONGC could save up to USD 800 million on capital cost if it decides to use infrastructure facilities owned by Reliance Industries at KGBasin for processing gas, according to a draft report submitted by Aker Solutions. Norway-based Aker Solutions, appointed by ONGC to explore the possibility of sharing RIL’s infrastructural facilities on the East Coast, is expected to submit its final report next month, sources close to the development said.

Ads Watchdog Upholds Complaints Against 134 Campaigns

Advertising sector watchdog ASCI upheld complaints against 134 campaigns in January for misleading ads, including those of Philips, Dabur, Cadbury and Tata Motors. According to the Customer Complaints Council (CCC) of Advertising Standard Council of India, health and personal care category continued to lead with 104 violations, which accounted for 77% of the misleading ads. It upheld a complaint against Tata Motors which claimed to be giving a discount of Rs 1.56 lakh. However, when enquired with its dealers, it was found that no one was following that scheme.

Lupin Recalls Two Lots Of Antibiotic Drug ‘Suprax’ In US Mkt Drug major Lupin is voluntarily recalling 9,210 bottles of its antibiotic drug Suprax, used to treat bacterial infections, in the US market, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). As per the information available on the USFDA website, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, the US-based unit of the company, is recalling two lots of Suprax as the “product did not meet specification in total impurities at the nine-month stability station”. The company is recalling 4,038 bottles of Suprax in the first lot and 5,172 bottles of the drug in the second lot in the US market, it added.

VRS Offered By Companies To Pick Up Further

Faced with rapid fluctuations in business cycle and looking to optimise costs, Indian companies are likely to press further with the Voluntary Retirement Schemes in the coming quarters, say experts. The implementation of VRS has been most noticed among the electronics, drugs and pharmaceuticals, pesticides and chemicals as well steel and textiles industry, according to research by MANCER Consulting.

ICRIER, Global Commission Launch India Climate Project

Think-tank ICRIER, in association with the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, yesterday launched its New Climate Economy research project in India. The project is a new international initiative to analyse and communicate the economic benefits and costs of acting on climate change,” the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), which will lead the initiative in India, said in a release.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Karvy Stock Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Ashok Leyland CMP: Rs. 24

Target Rs. 30

Kotak Securities calls a ‘Sell’ on Colgate Palmolive CMP: Rs. 1420

Target Rs. 1337

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CFOs Bullish On Asia Prospects NEWS FLASH

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Infosys' fourth-quarter results to be announced today LIC trims stake in Infosys to 3.25%; garners Rs 850 cr Gold regains 30k level on strong global cues Oil prices up as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate SEBI pitches for subject on capital markets in school syllabus Daikin eyeing 20% revenue growth this fiscal.

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South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand). Respondents included chief financial new survey conducted by The officers, financial directors, senior Economist Intelligence Unit for vice-presidents of finance, treasurers Bank of America Merrill Lynch and those with other senior financefinds that optimism abounds among function titles from multinational Asia CFOs but financial concerns are and local companies. The results of this 2014 Asia CFO becoming more pressing. In January 2014, The Economist Intelligence Outlook survey endorse the comUnit surveyed 600+ financial officers monly held idea that Asia will profrom companies across a range of in- vide a wellspring for world dustries in 12 countries and territo- economic growth for years to come. ries in Asia (Australia, China, Hong But it also reveals that with growth Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, comes a set of risks that each comMalaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, pany faces in each sector. And in

Confidence in the region abounds More than three-quarters of Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finance chiefs (76%) expect revenues to grow this year, up from 72% in 2013. This figure far outpaces expectations for sales growth in the US 2014 CFO Outlook (54%) and is an endorsement of resounding confidence in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business prospects, despite an abundance of macroeconomic and market risks.

Optimism is tempered by margin pressures The proportion of CFOs in Asia that expects profits to grow is also very high, yet has fallen to 60% from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 65%. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;value gapâ&#x20AC;? between those who expect revenues to rise and those who expect profits to rise is 16 percentage points, up from 7 last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;suggesting that it is getting tougher to extract value out of revenue growth.

CFOs are looking to technology and efficiencies Pressure on margins is driving Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CFOs to focus on raising profitability through core disciplines like operational efficiencies (picked by 45%) and better working capital management (41%). But a greater proportion, 51%, say they will seek to build profitability through the use of technology and automation, such as customer relationship management programmes, better management and supervision of supply chains and forecasting.

Financial risks are the top concern 36% of Asia-based CFOs say financial market risk is their single greatest concern in 2014, compared to 22% in 2013. A minority (41%) agree that the end of quantitative easing in the US will lead to major problems in Asia. Many CFOs interviewed for this report feel that markets have discounted the effect of tapering.

Currency volatility and liquidity Among financial risks, currency volatility is seen as the most serious (picked by 35%, up from 22% in 2013) while liquidity is in second place (30%, up from 16%).

Political change

each nationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;across the incredibly diverse range of business cultures, economic systems, and political structures in the 12 nations and territories polled in this surveyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;chief financial officers will have to work increasingly hard to capture that growth and turn it into value. Optimism about growth across the region is reflected despite the pressure on marginsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and taking into account the diversity of eco-

The 2014 Asia CFO Outlook survey endorses the commonly held idea that Asia will provide a wellspring for world economic growth for years to come. nomic cause and effect in each market and sector across Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enormous geographical spreadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; buoyancy about the Asian growth story is undeniable. To a surprising degree CFOs in Asia see political change in 2014 less as a risk than an opportunity. Several major political shifts are afoot in the region. However,Political risk

is shrugged off in Thailand (where just 10% are worried), while majorities in Indonesia (57%) and India (53%) are optimistic about the impact of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elections. In China some 89% of CFOs feel that political change will either have no impact (61%), slight positive impact (27%), or major positive impact (1%) on their businesses this year .

In India Its Hope For A Year Of Change? By A Business Reporter

Like Mathews, Indian CFOs are cipline,â&#x20AC;? says Mr Mathews. It seems putting stock in their companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the mantra for all CFOs in this ability to build value in textbook yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey. ways, preferring this over mergers and acquisitions or buying market share by slashing prices. Some 58% of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CFOs say that they will M&A into India and South Asia utilise surplus cash for organic excontinues to be an attractive pansion (the highest proportion story for CFOs in Asia, 40% of among all the other countries surwhom name the region as an veyed, bar 60% in Indonesia). area of focus for their compaForty-eight percent of CFOs in niesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; M&A plans. The strongest India say they will invest cash to preference comes from CFOs grow revenues. In comparison, only 22% of Indiabased in Hong Kong (55%), based CFOs say they will use excess followed by India itself (51%) cash for acquisitions. A conservative and Japan (47%). approach to managing financial opIndia seems to be getting erations also seems a factor. A high more attractive to foreign buyproportion of CFOs in India say they ers. In 2013, inbound total intend to improve profitability deal value actually shrank by through better working-capital 20% to US$14.3bn compared management (59%), technological to 2012, but deal volumes by advances and automation (62%), overseas buyers climbed to and operational efficiencies (68%). 147, a record. Many of the Infosys is an exemplar of this condeals from foreign buyers tarservative approach: it has no longgeted small-cap companies. term debt, Mathews says, and Foreign acquirers appear to be prefers to finance growth by tapping holding off until this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s its cash buffer. elections before matching How does a company grow withdeals on the scale of the out turning to the debt capital marbiggest deal in India last year: kets? By culture, organisation and Unileverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s US$3.5bn stake of process. Improving performance in 14.8% of Hindustan Unilever, all these areas falls directly under the announced in April. CFOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means doing the Buying in India often comes right things to ensure growth, with unexpected operating despite obstacles that persist in marand regulatory risks.

hat explains the relatively bullish outlook for India? Some 72% of survey respondents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or a larger proportion of CFOs and finance leaders than in any other country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; expect profits to grow this year. This is despite a turbulent year in 2013, when exasperation with the slow pace of reform and the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s susceptibility to capital flight were both exposed. With a general election underway and more solid economic data coming in confidence has returned, but problems remain. Despite these obstacles, CFOs in the country are sure of their companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to produce profits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In India, change is driven through wide consensus, and since getting consensus across the spectrum is not easy, change is slow. This is reflected in infrastructure growth as well,â&#x20AC;? says Abraham Mathews, CFO of Bangalore-based business process outsourcing giant Infosys BPO. Yet, he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The outlook for growth continues to improve, though at different rates in different industries.â&#x20AC;? Mathews is sanguine about political change in India this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Political parties across the spectrum have supported the growth of IT and IT-enabled services industries, and we expect this to continue in the fukets. That can only be done with disture as well.â&#x20AC;?

M&A into India appeals

Just 13% of CFOs are worried that political change in their home countries this year will have a negative impact on their business; 38% across Asia expect a positive impact. Political risk is shrugged off in Thailand (where just 10% are worried), while majorities in Indonesia (57%) and India (53%) are optimistic about the impact of elections this year.

Southeast Asia is top M&A target Organic growth is the number-one way CFOs intend to use surplus cash, while just 24% will spend it on M&A. Some 62% of CFOs say that they do not have M&A plans in 2014, around the same proportion as in 2013. Of those that do, the most popular market is Southeast Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ranked first in 2014 from second last year.

Multinationals have a value edge A substantially higher proportion of multinational CFOs (66%) say they expect profits to grow in 2014, compared to CFOs from local companies (54%). This is despite similar expectations for revenue growth in each groupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;suggesting local companies will face even tighter margin pressure this year.

Many seek to reduce long-term debt Some 41% of CFOs say their companies are likely to adjust their capital structure to decrease the weighting of long-term debt. In terms of the type of financing, bank loans are the stand-out preference, picked by 57%. For many, internal funding sources are greatly preferred to any other means of finance. Meanwhile, around a third of CFOs (31%) expect capital costs to rise. . Just 35% plan to raise capex, down from 46% in 2013.

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Angad Mhaiskar’s sensational act in ‘Sapne Apne Apne’

Kumar Gandharva’s kin commemorate his 90th birth anniversary T

By Amarednra Dhaneshwar

he late Kumar Gandharva (1924 to 1993) was not only one of the most celebrated child prodigies of Hindustani music but was also the first professional singer in his family. Born as Shivramayya Komkali, he earned the epithet 'Kumar Gandharva' (child minstrel) at the young age of 10 when he began to reproduce the disc music of great stalwarts of the earlier generation like Faiyaz Khan, Abdul Karim Khan and Sunderabai. He went on to defy conventional gharana norms with a view to interpret classical music as per his own individual instinct and genius. He also created twelve new ragas while seeking to establish the close connection between the folk music of north India and Hindustani music. Kumar Gandharva's progeny is full of musicians. His wife Vasundhara, now 86, has had a good career. His son, Mukul Shivputra, is acknowledged as a wayward genius. His daughter Kalapini Komkali has made a name for herself as the female voice of Kumar Gandharva's singing style. His grandson Bhuvanesh is now a leading singer of the young generation. Kalapini and Bhuvanesh got together to present a programme in memory of Kumar Gandharva on the occasion of 90th birth anniversary at the NCPA Experimental Theatre. The duo gave a spirited performance which was lapped up by the fans of Kumar Gandharva. Both Kalapini and Bhuvanesh look upon Kumar Gandhrava as the supreme ideal of their music. Kumar Gandharva's enunciation of the musical note used to be full of emotional intensity. Both the singers have inherited this. By Vijay Shanker On April 8th, Kumar Gandharv would have completed 90 years of ne of the most talented disciples of Guru Smt. Daksha Mashruwala, Siddhi age. This programme has been deJuvekar-Waikar presented her Odissi debut performance at the mini P.L. signed to depict all aspects of his Deshpande auditorium last week. Besides the elegance, the performance was creativity. marked for the control of technique and the considerable command over expressional Kumar Gandharva made a numdancing. ber of compositions in the existing The programme commenced with the invocatory Mangalacharan, paying ragas. Songs like 'Mukh Tero Karo salutations to Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of Odissi dance. The Kirwani Pallavi Kahe Hai Ri' in the raga 'Yaman introduced the audience to the typical characteristic movements in the Odissi style, Kalyan' became very popular. Bhubased on pure dance and set to musical melody and rhythm that enchants the vanesh sang it with due sincerity. audience as the dancer dances to the flowing and intricate music at various levels, Kumar made compositions in tradiforming a fine synthesis with both music and dance. tional ragas like 'Kedar', 'Gauri', An extract from Jaydev's Geeta Govind 'Kuruyadu Nandan' interprets the love 'Bageshri' or 'Malkauns'. relationship between Radha and Krishna and takes a slight turn in the Oriya The duo presented a select few from composition 'Path Chadede', wherein Radha is caught in a fix, as she is stopped while this repertoire. 'Aiso Kaiso Aayo Rita Re' walking and Krishna would not allow her to go, here the anger is pretentious as Radha in the raga 'Bahar' is an unusual compowants to move forward but is always willing to spend time with Krishna. This subtle play sition depicting a different mood. Not a run of "sancharis" was well interpreted by Siddhi. of the mill 'Bahar', it was sung with fervour by Slim and trim and with a touch of innocence, Siddhi can definitely aspire to go Kalapini. far as a dancer. The piece-de-resistance of the evening was the interpretation of Tarana is song form made of apparently nonShankaracharya composition Pancha akshara Stotram, that describes in sense syllables like 'Tan, Nan, Tom, Dir' etc. detail the characteristics and the glory of Lord Shiva. With fine command Kumar's taranas in ragas like 'Kafi' and 'Bhoopali' over 'angika abhinaya', it was a visual treat for the audience. Siddhi gained wide approval. Komkalis sang a sample of this recieved fine orchestral support and conculded the performance form too. Kumar Gandharva also invented compound ragas with Moksha as the dancer unites with the Alimighty and lik 'Sohini Bhatiyar' 'Dhanbasanti' and others. 'Mharuji Bhulo experiences eternal bliss. Na Mane', the composition in 'Sohini Bhatiyar' has an innate beauty which defies description. It is a combination of the late night raga 'Sohini' and morning raga 'Bhatiyar'. Kalapini sang it with a lot of emotion.

ELEGANT ODISSI

CONCERT OF MORNING RAGAS

Pancham Nishad in association with Tata Capital presents 'Pratahswar', a concert of morning ragas featuring torch bearer vocalist of Agra Gharana, Ustad Raja Miyan. He will be accompanied by Mukundraj Deo on the tabla and Sriniwas Acharya on the harmoniuim. The 63rd concert of the series is scheduled to be held on April 20, from 6:30 am at Kala Prangan, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi. Entry to the concert is free.

MARATHI GHAZAL EVENT

A Marathi Ghazal meet in honour of the 'father of Marathi ghazals' Suresh Bhat will be held on Tuesday April 15, at the Ravindra Natya Mandir Mini Theatre at 6 pm. Ghazal singers from all over Maharashtra will perform in the event which will conclude with a performance by ghazal virtuoso Bhimrao Panchale who will sing some select Suresh Bhat ghazals. Entry is free for all ghazal connoisseurs.

BRIEFS ‘CAMPUS KATTA’ TO RELEASE!

Director Sanjeev Kolte’s ‘Campus Katta’, a take on the present education system and the scenario in the present colleges and universities and problems facing the students, releases on Friday. The film stars Santosh Juvekar, Vikram Gokhale, Arun Nalawade, Milind Shinde, among others. The music is by Pradeep Kunvar.

'DHAMAK' RELEASE ON APRIL 25

‘Dhamak’ produced by Suvarna Bandivadekar under her banner of C.S. Films and directed by Rajendra Bandivadekar -- a blend of a power packed subject, impeccable performances and also mellifluous music is all set for release all over Maharashtra on April 25. Aniket Vishwasrao, who is one of the top leading men in the Marathi film

By Sandeep Hattangadi

ngad Mhaiskar is the new blue-eyed boy of Marathi theatre and television. His play ‘Sapne Apne Apne’ is the toast of Marathi drama circles and his role of a youth who dreams of making it big with lots of money and name for himself and is unaware of the pitfalls of this journey has been a much appreciated performance. Speaking to ADC, Angad says, “The play made the youth identify themselves with the theme and also made them aware about taking the shortcuts to name, money and success.” Speaking about his senior costar Pradeep Patwardhan who plays the conscience of Angad in the play, he says, “Pradeep Sir is not only a wonderful actor but a great person as well and always guided me in my performance and made me comfortable in spite of being such a senior actor.” Angad has made his mark in television with his Zee TV show ‘Tu Tithe Mee’ which has been running for the past two years and has made Angad a household name. Now aiming for films, Angad will soon be seen in a Hindi film ‘Dekh Tamasha Dekh’ which is a political and social satire based on a true story, and it revolves around the search for the religious identity of a poor man crushed under the weight of a politician's hoarding and is directed by theatre veteran Feroze Khan. Looks like Angad has found his own ‘sapne’ coming true!

industry is playing the lead in the film and has been teamed opposite the ravishing Girija Joshi, while new villain Sunil Shinde is making his debut with the film which also has Ashok Samarth in a different role. Rajesh Bamugde has written the lyrics while Nirmal Kumar has composed the music for the film.

MUSICAL EVENING

To mark the 93rd birth anniversary of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji aka Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, Renaissance Artists and Writers Association (RAWA) is organising Prabhat Samgiita on April 21 (Monday) at 7.00 pm at P.L. Deshpande Kala Academy, Prabhadevi. On this occasion, noted tabla maestro Pandit Suresh (Bhai) Gaitonde will be felicitated for his valuable contribution in the field of classical instrumental music. Shrii Raghunandan Panshikar and Dr. Revati Kamat, noted classical singer will sing devotional songs of Prabhat Samgiita. A dance-drama titled 'Pranam Tumhe Sadashiv' written by Acharya Haratmananda Avadhuta and directed by Kishu Pal will also be performed by Nrityalika, Mumbai. Shrii Achyut Godbole, eminent Marathi writer has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 740

ENIGMA CODE 740

ACROSS: 8 American business contract with a Peruvian (4) 9 Artist's accessory gets surgery for GP in Darwin (7,3) 10 This animal can be seen in the Zoo, rib mended (6) 11 Son more frequently uses a water filter (8) 12 Bear to return to the band? (4) 13 Canvas or clothing a child might wear (6-4) 17 Will the last electrically charged atom be used by the Jewish nation? (4) 18 Dashing young fellow, a swordsman (5) 19 Company doctor making curry? (4) 20 Summer in the mountains? (4,6) 22 Floor coverings for 1985 French Open winner (4) 23 He may be conscientious in the protests (8) 27 The insecure should, when they lose heart (6) 28 Work of art in church made convert calm, it's said (5-5) 29 Stiff back can lead to convulsions when out loud (4) DOWN: 1 Ad spelt out that it's a year since the Nativity (4,6) 2 Result of having a crush on sugared almonds (8) 3 Such evidence as one might be able to give (10) 4 Fathers in Democrat spots (4) 5 Annoy a number if fun starts? (4) 6 Brutish woman to get on without promotion (6) 7 Concede victory in Europe to a US soldier (4) 14 Mother is outside with Muslim priests (5) 15 Reliance on ship-shape ship? (5,5)

Each colour in our code represents a letter. When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words. The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

C C

The Clue: Submissive

C C

C SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE EASILY, ASSAIL, ALLIES, ASSESS, ALLAYS, LIAISE, ALLEYS

16 It should't be displayed by an adult (10) 19 Is deductible, as it happens (5,3) 21 He goes forward and back with a wagging head. Sounds like an ass! (6)

24 Account for the draft before parliament (4) 25 Twenty policemen admit blunder (4) 26 Got up, I hear, for something to eat (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 6 Quavery, 7 Agued, 9 Kale, 10 Blackberry, 11 Glimmers, 13 Rounds, 15 Boos, 17 Coups, 18 Dads, 19 Catnap, 20 Drag race, 23 Not so rusty, 26 AWOL, 27 Talon, 28 Flowers. DOWN: 1 James mason, 2 Leg bye, 3 Myra, 4 Tankards, 5 Duke, 6 Quail, 8 Derided, 12 Squid, 14 Underlayer, 16 Of a sort, 17 Capering, 21 Anyhow, 22 Crows, 24 Sold, 25 Soft.

QUICK CROSS 740

HIDATO 740

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ACROSS: 1 Cashier (4) 5 Adjust, with up (4) 6 A ___ ride : not a smooth ride (5) 7 Certain currents (5) 8 Fired as greenware (5) 9 ---- source software (4) 10 The Devil's Advocate, author Morris (4)

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MATH PYRAMID 740 The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Bookish one (7) 2 ____ to the teeth (5) 3 Saucers' companions (4) 4 Chain item (3) 6 Two-wheelers (5) 7 Adhesive (4) 8 Acknowledge applause (3)

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

MATHDOKU 740

Place numbers into the puzzle cells in such a way that each row and column contains each of the digits from 1 up to the size of the puzzle (4,5 or 6). Like a Sudoku puzzle, no number is repeated in any row or column. Each bold-outlined group of cells contains a hint consisting of a number and one of the mathematical symbols + x - /. The number is the result of applying the mathematical operation represented by the symbol to the digits contained within the domain. The solution to each puzzle is arrived at logically and is unique. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TODAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FORECAST

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Moon in Virgo till 10.59 a.m. Sri Hanuman Jayanti till 1.12 p.m. Chitra Kanya (Virgo) P.Th. Red 7

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: The employed will win the praise and support of their superiors for their good performance at work. Colleagues and associates will not be particularly co-operative. Beware of people who are jealous of your success. Sports activities will bring you fresh laurels. Love life will see ups and downs. If you are bachelor or spinster, you will now decide to settle down in matrimony.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, plump attractive eyes and soft curly hair. Intuitive, expressive and artistic. Will be stubborn, assertive, and have a quiet ambitious streak. Will be fortunate, comfortable, happy and successful.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Your current task may require certain technical assistance for which you may need help. Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Be good in your public relations in order to get the support of others. If traveling on work you conclude your task profitably. Gains from a sale are likely. Emotionally you will be feeling more positive and secure. It will be the charms of your beloved, which keep your spirits high.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Streamlining your work will help rather than working in a haphazard manner. Expect good news soon. You are trying to do too many things at the same time. Set yourself realistic goal and things will be within your grasp once you have found direction. In matters of the heart it is a good time step forward if you get a chance. You have been very patient with your love interest but now you may want to know where you stand.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will have to take some pragmatic decisions about your future. No doubt you are ready for the eminent change but do take your loved ones in to confidence about your plans. You will find a solution which everybody is comfortable with. Happiness in love is indicated. A good piece of advice coming from someone you respect is worth some thought and will help you.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Positive developments in matters of work and finance are likely. Those who are planning to travel are assured a good journey and success in their mission. You will be at your best when dealing with people. Your ideas and schemes will be received and accepted. There could be some good news about a marriage or addition in the family soon. You may have to travel soon to take part in the festivities.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You are going to have unexpected financial gains and your good judgment and ability to work against all odds will prove to be very successful. Your services will be in great demand and you will be given an important post or designation. Make no investments right now. You will feel the need for your own space to get in touch with yourself before you can relate to others and your relationships.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): A good opportunity with a few risks thrown in is difficult to resist. You can go ahead with your plans but only after a thorough scrutiny of the deal and its long-term significance. Minor misunderstandings or snide remarks could become an issue if you allow it to happen. In love you feel neglected and unloved. Cheer up, you are just feeling low and sorry for yourself.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Fresh projects yield large profits. A sound financial position makes you look for new areas of investment. Be very careful where you put your money especially if you are keen on stocks and shares. Financial liquidity will not be problem as payments will come through. You may devote extra time at home in doing the things you enjoy most.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You are given a chance through the goodwill and loyalty of a friend. Financial gains are indicated in short-term ventures. Your positive interaction with people will certainly lead to growth in your career. You are doing well for yourself. Keep ego in check. You misjudge a person who genuinely cares for you. A friendship could be in trouble if you are not quick to realize your mistake.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Some problems you have been facing in your business are likely to be sorted out very soon which will add to your enthusiasm and energy. You will be in a much stronger position from now onwards. You will now be able to overcome obstacles that have been standing in your way. Look forward to happy times. Keep a check on indulgence for it could affect health.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You can look forward to news of a long desired promotion coming your way. There could be news of a complete change of environment for you. Those in creative fields can look forward to an opportunity to do something that they have wanted to do for a long time. Without going out and meeting people there is no chance for you to make good friends. Do not refuse an invitation today.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You will get encouraging information about work or career today. You may receive news of your appointment to some important office, which could take you to an important position. There will be several new proposals for work. The time is good you can afford to be choosy. With everyone vying for your attention you have every reason to be pleased but your mate or beloved may feel insecure.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): There is lot of work to be done that you may find boring. However, this is essential for your future growth and prosperity. Do not push yourself too much if things do not go your way today. People who are normally quite efficient will also get on your nerves. Forget about work problems and concentrate on being happy. A get- together with friends will be help to divert your mind.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4943 ACROSS: 3 Failures (5) 8 Taming Of The ____ : Great Bard's famous comedy? (5) 10 Don't give _ __ : be least bothered (1,4) 11 Unseal - poetically speaking ! (3) 12 In unison (2,3) 13 Forces or coerces, in a way (7) 15 Across as an abbreviation, as in ___Atlantic Flight? (5) 18 One thousand and fifty-one in Roman numerals (3) 19 Star of The Godfather (6) 21 Like summer (7) 22 Consider, judge or view (4) 23 Air pollution (4) 24 Ms Sharma of Bollywood (7) 26 Clamor (6) 29 Le Dernier ___ : the last word (Fr.) (3) 31 Hollywood star Daniel ____ (5) 32 Extract by distillation (7) 34 City in Tuscany (5) 35 Gentle handling, initially (3) 36 Contradict (5) 37 Take exam again (5) 38 Afloat (5) DOWN: 1 ____ 3: Action movie starring Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif among others (5) 2 Don't say a word? (4,3) 4 Smaller in size or importance; not as much as (4) 5 Food closet (6) 6 Bollywood's Reshma Aur ___ (5) 7 Imperial weight (5) 9 Rotational speed, in short (3) 12 Allowance to divorced wife (7) 14 Shade tree (3) 16 Soul (5) 17 Soaked (5) 19 Lombardy city; ascribe (anag.) (7) 20 For a special purpose (2,3) 21 Actress Berger (5) 23 Skim along a surface (7)

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SUDOKU 2129 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: L equals P

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

24 ___ about : has a debate or heated discussion about? (6) 25 Hours, in short (3) 27 Persuaded or induced (5)

28 Fine hairs (5) 30 Spanish warrior hero (5) 32 651 in Roman numerals (4) 33 Parisian pronoun (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Deluge, 7 Flamingo, 8 Zlotys, 10 Éclat, 13 Seep, 14 Ramp, 15 Font, 16 Dew, 17 Alum, 19 Hair, 21 Scorecard, 23 Pleb, 24 Hols, 26 Guy, 27 Blow, 29 Oboe, 32 Meow, 33 Inlet, 34 Escudo, 35 Sannyasi, 36 Gentle. DOWN: 1 After, 2 Haulm, 3 Hilt, 4 Dozen, 5 Loop, 6 Geyser, 9 Lethal, 11 Can, 12 Apace, 13 Somehow, 15 Fur, 16 Did, 18 Lobbed, 20 Arson, 21 Sly, 22 Cow, 23 Pursue, 25 Toe, 28 Loose, 30 Bleak, 31 Ethic, 32 Mutt, 33 Inns.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1948 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

C L

D X

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Everyone has his burden; what counts is how you carry it.

Afternoon WORD MINE

C L

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 35 average; 40 good; 45 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: again, agile, alga, algae, align, ANALGESIA, angel, angle, easing, gain, gala, gale, genial, glean, glen, leasing, ling, saga, sage, sang, sealing, sign, signal, sing, singe, single, slang, sling, snag.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

ATLETICO EXTENDS LEAD, DIEGO COSTA INJURED IN WIN

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ARCELONA: Diego Costa was carried off with a bloody leg after scoring Atletico Madrid’s second goal in a 2-0 win at 10man Getafe, although the team said its star striker escaped without a serious injury. Atletico extended its Spanish league lead to three points with five rounds to play as it closes in on what would be its first league title in 18 years. Costa slammed into the post yesterday while poking in his 26th goal of the season in the 84th minute, opening a cut on his left shin and requiring the stadium’s medical crew to carry him off the pitch while he covered his face and muffled his screams. While his teammates looked distraught as he writhed on the pitch, Atletico said less than 10 minutes after the match on Twitter that “luckily Diego Costa only has a cut after hitting the post.” “He’s fine, calm, a cut doesn’t do any more harm,” Atletico coach Diego Simeone said about his leading scorer. “We now have five games left, and we have to play each one like it was a final.” Despite the scare, Atletico took advantage of Barcelona’s loss on Saturday to open up a three point lead over Real Madrid with Barcelona another point behind. Defender Diego Godin gave Atletico the lead in the 40th before Getafe’s Alexis Ruano was dismissed

Schumacher showing ‘small signs of progress’: spokeswoman

Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa is carried off injured in a stretcher after scoring the second goal. with a red card in the 66th after he pulled Miranda down in the area, with goalkeeper Jordi Codina saving Diego Costa’s penalty and Raul Garcia’s follow-up try. Atletico then applied the same stout defenCe that it used to eliminate Barcelona from the Champions League this week to keep Getafe in the relegation zone. Costa was back in Atletico’s starting 11 having recovered from a right thigh injury that sidelined him for two games. The Brazilian-born player is having a breakout season that has earned him a spot on Vicente del Bosque’s squad for Spain in this summer’s World Cup. He showed no signs of slowing down as he deployed the same physical style of play that has made

Ferrari F1 boss Domenicali quits

ERLIN: Michael Schumacher is “showing small signs of progress”, his spokeswoman said, with the Formula One legend slowly recovering from devastating brain injuries suffered in a ski accident.”There are short moments of consciousness and he is showing small signs of progress,” Schumacher’s manager Sabine Kehm told German broadcaster ARD. “There are moments when he is awake and moments when he is conscious, which make us happy and give us great courage.”Of course I am not a doctor, but medically, there is a distinction between being awake and being conscious, the latter meaning there is an ability to interact with his surroundings.”I don’t want to disclose details out of respect for the family, but we have no doubt at all in the abilities of the doctors treating Michael, they are experts in their field.”Kehm stressed that any interaction with Schumacher is “on a very limited basis” and added that “a medical prognosis is not possible” due to the nature of his brain injury.

him the revelation of the league this season, earning three fouls and two yellow cards for Getafe’s defenders in the first half hour. And after Codina blocked his penalty kick, Costa kept hustling and got his chance to pull to within two goals of league leader Cristiano Ronaldo when he slid to meet Adrian Lopez’s cross. The goal came at a high price, with his cries heard across the pitch at Alonso Perez Coliseum following his brutal collision with the upright. Godin put Atletico in front when he rose up over his marker to guide in Juanfran Torres’ cross with a wellplaced header over Codina, who was caught off his line and yet nowhere near Godin.

OME: Ferrari’s Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali quit on Monday over the legendary Italian team’s disastrous start to the 2014 season. “It is time for a significant change,” Domenicali said in a Ferrari statement announcing his resignation. Ferrari have failed to get in the top three in the first three races of the season and are just fifth in the constructors’ table. Ferrari’s North American CEO Marco Mattiacci will assume control of the team, his remit simple - to reverse the scuderia’s fortunes in a year when Mercedes are leaving all in their wake. Domenicali took over from Jean Todt as Ferrari’s team principal in 2008. But he has faced growing pressure over the poor performances of drivers Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen.”There are

special moments that come along in everyone’s professional life when one needs courage to take difficult and very agonising decisions,” Domenicali said in the statement.”It is time for a significant change. As the boss I take responsibility, as I always have done, for our current situation,” he added. “This decision has been taken with the aim of doing something to shake things up,” he said. Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo thanked Domenicali “for his sense of responsibility up to today where he placed Ferrari’s interests before his own”. Domenicali’s near sevenyear reign featured a constructors title in his first year in charge but crucially no drivers’ titles, with Felipe Massa going closest in 2008. Alonso had to settle for second best to Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel in 2010 and 2012. New technical rules introduced for Formula One cars this season has left Ferrari uncharacteristically playing catch-up to the likes of Mercedes who have won all three races in 2014. Nico Rosberg started the ball rolling in Australia and Malaysia with Lewis Hamilton taking the honours in Bahrain.

After Sachin, Rishi hopes for IPL double with Viru

By Bharat Sharma

EW DELHI: Sharing the dressing room with Sachin Tendulkar is a memory that Rishi Dhawan would cherish all his life and now the young Himachal Pradesh all-rounder is confident that he would have an equally great time playing alongside Virender Sehwag for Kings XI Punjab this season. "What do I say about Sachin paaji. It was special to spend time with him. The IPL winning moments with him will stay with me forever. He used to point out all my faults at the nets and I became a better player as the tournament went on. Now it is great to play with Viru paaji," Dhawan told PTI while recollecting his stint with Mumbai Indians, who won the IPL last season. The 24-year-old was bought for Rs three crore at the back of a solid show in the Ranji Trophy where he was the highest wicket-taker besides scoring 450 runs. He said his focus this IPL is to perform his dual role so well that he gets a shot at being the seaming all-rounder India is looking for a long time. The expectations have increased from the lad from Mandi after he did well in the recent domestic T20 games in Mohali. "There is no point putting pressure on myself ahead of the IPL. It has been a good time for me and my family since the auction. I am not really distracted by the attention and the focus is on playing good cricket. Hopefully, it will get me into the Indian team," Dhawan said. Getting into the national team like any upcoming player is the ultimate dream for Dhawan, who can realise it rather quickly given that India are still unable to find a seaming all-rounder for the long run. Stuart Binny could not do much in the recent chances he got while Irfan Pathan has been out of the team owing to form and fitness. "I am trying the best I can irrespective of the level I am playing at. It now depends on the selectors, when they think of giving me the opportunity," he said.

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EW DELHI: Renowned adventurer and explorer Mike Horn shared his life experiences with the Kolkata Knight Riders as part of their build-up for the upcoming Indian Premier League and said the team is capable of creating magic this season. "I find working with KKR really relaxing. The surrounding is much more relaxed than the other teams I've worked with before. I think the coach understands the players and he's got confidence in the players," Horn, who has earlier worked with the Indian cricket team and the South African side, said after a meeting with the KKR players. Horn joined the Kolkata Knight Riders camp in UAE, where the first leg of the event is to be held from April 16 to 30, said the players have it in them to win the trophy. "I think the selection of the players was very well done and there was a lot of research in who they wanted to play for the team and that makes it a very well balanced team. With a well balanced team a magic it creates where they become friends and just being with them for a couple of days now I can see how the play-

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IN BRIEF Indian judokas strike gold at South Asian Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian judokas dominated and notched up an impressive haul of 10 gold, a silver and a bronze medal at the seventh South Asia Judo Championship held in Kathmandu. A 12-member Indian team participated in the Championships held from April 10 to 13. "All South Asian Countries in Judo Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka participated in the official Championship of South Asia Judo Federation," the Judo Federation of India said in a statement. In the previous South Asia Judo Championships held in Pakistan, India won 10 Gold and a silvermedal.

Four Indian boxers get bye at Youth World Championship

ers are slowly but truly integrating into each other," he said. "Whereas with other teams I have worked before, players kept their distance, there was a lot more pressure put on the players. In this team I think the success would be the pressure it releases from the players and the players can play with much more free-

dom," he added. Horn said KKR is a talented outfit. "This is what makes me a fighter because being in IPL for a while now and seeing how the teams have evolved and it's not always the big name that makes the best team it's the best team that makes it the best team and the winning team," he said.

Prasad bats for more Indian coaches in IPL

UMBAI: Saying that Indians are second to none, former pacer Venkatesh Prasad today advocated having more Indian coaches in the Indian Premier League set-up. Out of eight IPL teams, only Kings XI Punjab have an Indian Head coach in Sanjay Bangar. “It is an Indian Premier League. It is good to have a mix of foreign coaches, foreign players, because you are definitely going to improve your knowledge of the game, but it is not that all foreigners are knowledgeable.”Please let us not go by that. I think that is something which people need to understand,” said the 44-year-old former bowler, who guided Uttar Pradesh to the finals of the Syed

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who are part of the IPL set-up now,” added the Bangalore-born Prasad who played 33 Tests and 161 ODIs for the country between 1996 and 2001.Prasad, who had been associated with the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach in the past, is not part of any IPL franchise this year and he termed it as ‘disappointing’. “It is disappointing in a way because it is something that I feel every franchise needs to look at having Indian coaches as part of Mushtaq Ali All T20 event.”I have their team management - for a seen so many players who are bet- simple reason that only four forter than the foreign players. So eign players can play in the 11 and many coaches in India who are the remaining other seven are Inbetter than the foreign coaches, dians,” he said.

NEW DELHI: Asian silver-medallists Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Neel Kamal Singh (75kg) were among the fours Indians who were handed first-round byes in the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship, which would double up as a qualifying event for the Youth Olympics, in Sofia, Bulgaria starting today. Manjeet (69kg) and Manju Bombariya (75kg) are the other Indian boxers to get a bye in the mega-tournament, which combines the men's and women's competition for the first time. The Indian campaign will be opened by Shyam Kakara (49kg), who will be up against UAE's Abdulla Almulla. Tomorrow, K Sathish Kumar (56kg) will face Hungary's Nandor Csoka, while Sandeep Kumar (60kg) will be up against Latvia's Ralfs Ausmanis. On Wednesday, Neeraj Parasar (64kg) will square off against Turkmenistan's Chagrylbeg Pazzyev.

Prosecutor says Pistorius, Steenkamp argued on night she died

PRETORIA: Oscar Pistorius argued with his girlfriend shortly before shooting her dead, the prosecution lawyer alleged today as his gruelling cross-examination of the sprinter went into a second week. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel accused the 27-year-old of concocting evidence in his defence against the charge of murdering Reeva Steenkamp on Valentines' Day last year. "It's the state's case, Pistorius, that she wanted to leave and that you weren't sleeping, you were both awake," said Nel. "That's not correct my lady, that's untrue," Pistorius replied softly."There was an argument," Nel said, drawing another denial. Nel repeatedly described the athlete's explanation that he accidentally shot Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door as "so improbable that it cannot be reasonably possible". The prosecutor's relentless questioning has elicited tears and taut replies from the world-famous double amputee, who insists he and the 29-year-old model were in a loving relationship.

MCA interviews 28 candidates for coaching posts USHA International ties Twenty-eight aspi- and Rahul Mankad, said MCA up with Mumbai Indians Baroda pip UP to win Mushtaq MUMBAI: rants, some of them for- Treasurer Vinod Deshpande. mer Test players, were interviewed today for the job of coaches in different age groups representing Mumbai including the senior team by the local cricket association. The names of selected candidates for a total of six coaching posts, including two for the women’s teams, will be announced on April 25, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said. Among the prospective candidates for the senior team who appeared for the interview were former Test and first class cricketers Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Pravin Amre, Paras Mhambrey, Sairaj Bahutule, Sandeep Dahad

“We had a hectic day interviewing so many people. Two of them Ajit Agarkar (for senior team) and Vinayak Mane (for junior) are overseas and could not come today. They would be available after two days, so we decided to interview them too before announcing the chosen ones on April 25,” he said. With the domestic cricket season ending today, MCA officials have a lot of time in hand to finalise coaching staff for the next season. Mumbai had a poor outing in the outgoing season. Their senior team had failed to defend the Ranji Trophy crown.

EW DELHI: In its effort to promote sports and engage with the younger audience, USHA International today announced its association with the Mumbai Indians as official partners in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League. Komal Mehra, Sports and Event consultant of USHA said the company was glad to associate with one of the most successful IPL teams -- Mumbai Indians. "This collaboration is a step towards connecting with the cricket crazy youth of the nation and also strengthening our foot prints in the western parts of the country,” he said.

Ali T20 title

MUMBAI: Baroda pipped Uttar Pradesh by three runs to regain the National T20 title for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in a thrilling last ball finish at the Wankhede stadium here today. Chasing a challenging target of 145, the Venkatesh Prasad-coached Uttar Pradesh team needed 11 runs off 7 balls but lost the plot as the batsmen at the crease, Praveen Kumar and Upendra Yadav, couldn't manage to overhaul the target and UP finished at 141 for six.Yadav smashed a six off the penultimate ball after Kumar just scored only a single in the four balls he faced. With a boundary needed to win, Baroda's left-hand medium pacer Rishi Arothe kept his cool to dismiss Yadav with a low full toss.

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OUSTON (USA): Dipika Pallikal tried her best but failed to stop Egyptian teen sensation Nour El Sherbini in the final of the USD 50,000 Texas Open at the Downtown Club here. Pallikal, who played sublime squash to reach the biggest final of her career, was beaten 7-11 11-5 7-11 811 by a superior opponent on the day. The final yesterday saw 18year-old El Sherbini maintain her stellar form which sent three seeds out of the tournament including top seed Low Wee Wern. The Egyptian had created a furore by shocking World No.1 Nicol David in the World Championship last month. El Sherbini was quick to share her joy. “So happy to win my 4th and my biggest title in my career in the Texas Open -it’s been an amazing week here started from the first round of the qualification,” she posted on a social networking site.Sarah Fitz-Gerald, Pallikal’s coach and five-time World Champion, said her protege matched El Sherbini stroke for stroke, but her “fearless” opponent was better in

Thongchai finishes 37th alongside Vijay; Watson is Masters champion

UGUSTA (USA): Thongchai Jaidee, one of the most successful golfers from Asia, signed off with a card of one-over 73 and a total of seven-over 295 to finish tied 37th at the 78th Masters, the opening Major. Thongchai, who has won 13 times on the Asian Tour, and is a five-time winner on European Tour, and a three-time Asia No.1, made the cut at the Masters for the first time in three appearances. Asian Tour honorary member Vijay Singh of Fiji also took a share of 37th place alongside Thongchai after closing with a 75 while Korean ace K J Choi signed for a final 71 to take a share of the 34th place on 294. American left-hander Bubba Watson won his second Masters title in three years by posting a 69 to don the green jacket again with a 280 total.

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The victorious Western Railway players with the Champions Trophy make a happy picture. Western defeated South Central Railway 6-2 in the All-India Inter-Railway Hockey Championship in Kapurthala.

Western Railway emerge triumphant in All-India Railway hockey

Dipika Pallikal looks back as El Sherbini attempts a backhand shot (left) El Sherbini with the trophy. winning crucial moments. “Dipika played well but Sherbini hit some great shots at important moments. Both girls got some bad referee decisions but Dipika got a rough one in the fourth game

which gave Sherbini a little break,” Fitz-Gerald told PTI. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a successful campaign for India’s World No.12, who did not enjoy the best of starts in 2014. The result here

should also help her get back into the top-10 of the WSA rankings next month. The Chennai girl had beaten eighth-ranked Madeline Perry of Ireland in a 75-minute long semifinal on Saturday.

Jehan Daruvala wins to set up thrilling karting finale in Italy C

2013 winner Adam Scott presents the green jacket to Bubba Watson

ASTELLETO (Italy): Jehan Daruvala showed his class to triumph in the second round of the WSK Super Master Karting Series in Castelleto, Italy. Following his good performance in the opening races in Sarno, the Sahara Force India backed driver enters the final round of the Championship in second place, with the final event in La Conca on April 27. On a track where he had raced only once in his career, Jehan put in a solid qualifying effort to record the ninth best time out of 48 drivers last weekend. The three heats saw the young Indian driver constantly improve as he gained more confidence with the Italian track. He gained one position from his starting slot of fifth to finish fourth in heat one, then even took the lead from fifth in heat two. He was eventually pushed wide by another driver and crossed the line in sixth. Heat three saw him convert a fifth place starting position into third by the chequered flag, a result that completed his heat performances and ensured he was to start fourth on the grid in the PreFinal. On a track where starting on the outside is very difficult, Jehan managed to hold on to a good

MUMBAI: Mumbai-based Western Railway emerged triumphant in the 72nd All-India Inter Railway Hockey Championship, organized under the auspices of the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and played at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) ground, Kapurthala. In the final, the Mumbai outfit showed a lot of discipline and superb coordination as they combined effectively to sideline South Central Railway, winning by a convincing 6-2 margin. The charged up Western Railway were well-served by international half back Amit Rohidas, who struck two goals. Another international Stanli Minz, along with teammates Sanjeet Barla, Jay Karan and Manpreet Singh, all scored a goal each, and were the others who made useful contributions towards the teams’ success. Gagandeep Kumar scored both the goals for South Central Railway.

Dena Bank rally to hold Wellingdon Catholic Gym 1-1

MUMBAI: Dena Bank and Wellingdon Catholic Gymkhana shared the spoils in a fighting 1-1 draw in a Super Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Monday evening. The match played between two evenly matched sides saw a keen battle for supremacy. Both, Dena Bank and Wellingdon played an open attacking game and created a number of chances but the strikers missed many opportunities. Results: At St. Xavier’s ground, Parel – Super Div: Dena Bank 1 (Valentine Pereira) drew with Wellingdon Catholic Gymkhana 1 (Kaluram Thapa).

Advani fails to make World Snooker cut after loss to Williams SHEFFIELD (UK): Pankaj Advani's hopes of making it to the World Snooker Championship were dashed after the ace cueist lost his third-round qualifier against Robbie Williams today. Pankaj, 28, could not stand the English test as Robbie outplayed the Bangalore lad 10-7. Leading 7-4 in the best-of-19 frames, Advani lost track after the English pro won 6 frames on the trot. Advani, who has a World Snooker title in his kitty, had only two breaks in the entire match with 17 frames played.

fifth place and by lap seven he was already up to P3. Another overtake saw him slot into second, 1.1 seconds behind experienced British driver Lando Norris. Lap after lap, the Mumbai-based driver reeled his rival in, finally passing him for the lead with two laps to go and holding on to win the race. Galvanised by this impressive result and starting from pole position in the final, Jehan went on to

build his gap steadily, finding himself one second ahead of the closest competitor after just three laps. He was able to control the race and crossed the line 0.7 seconds ahead of second placed Gabriel Aubry to claim his first European Championship win in a lights-to-flag display of dominance. Jehan is now 12 points behind series leader Karol Basz of Poland with just one round to go ahead of the final race.

Soccer coaching camp

MUMBAI: Sports enthusiast and football promoter Lawrence Bing will conduct a Summer Football Coaching Camp for children at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) ground, Akurli Road, Kandivali (East) from May 2-15, 2014. The camp will be held in two batches (morning 7.30 am to 9.00 am and evening 4.00pm to 6.00 pm) from Monday to Friday.For further details contact Lawrence Bing 9096828068.

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