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By Vishnudas Sheshrao

he Clean-Up marshals, who were suspended last year over several complaints of corruption, and arrogance, have again hit the roads, particularly at busy railway stations. However, citizens are complaining that nothing has changed in their behaviour. Last year, after facing severe criticism over their conduct by

the public, political representatives and also the High Court, the civic body had suspended the operation of Clean-Up marshals. Earlier this year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, again mooted this scheme, stating it was aimed at bringing civic sense and not revenue

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Spitting – `200 Urinating – `200 Defecating – `200 Littering – `200 Car washing – `1,000 Litter by pet – `500 Bird and animal feeding – `500 Non – segregation of Hazardous waste – `1,000 to 10,000 Non – segregation of garden waste – `100 Non – segregation of bio-chemical waste – `20,000 Non – segregation of bio-degradation waste – `100

SAVED FROM HELL By Zuber Ansari

he 16-year-old girl from Santacruz, who went missing one week ago, was traced by the Vakola police after a trap was laid at the Borivli railway station. Interestingly, the girl was lured away from home by her own friend, who too is a minor and resides in the same locality. The police have now arrested the other minor girl for attempting to push the victim into prostitu- Nandlal Patil (in checked shirt) being led away by Inspector Bhoite. tion.

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Missing minor, found after seven days, was with girl who was trying to push her into prostitution

On Saturday, the ADC had carried a front page story titled ‘Twisted Rascal’ about a disabled man forcing minors into prostitution after luring them with promises of a good life and raping them. The senior police inspector from Vakola police station had formed the special team to crack the case. The victim, a standard X student had left home on July 7, telling her parents that she was going to get her results. According to sources from the Vakola

police station, the victim had, before leaving, written a small note for parents stating that she was unhappy with the standard of living at home and was going away for a better future. The sources revealed that in the evening the victim met the accused minor named Rani and the disabled man Nandlal Patil at the Santacruz railway station, and the two girls headed for Gujarat. In the meanwhile, the police Continued on pg 8 «

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‘EXPERTS’ DROPPED

Govt scraps State Board of Studies for errors in Standard X textbooks By Prashant Hamine

he entire State Board of Studies has been scrapped for the errors in Geography, Economics, History and Political Science textbooks of Std X. This was divulged by Minister for School Education Rajendra Darda in a written reply to a starred question by Diwakar Raote (Shiv Sena) and others in the legislative council yesterday. Darda added that the government has directed Balbharti to undertake rectification in the textbooks at its divisional depots which has been complied with. The Balbharti supplies textbooks to students through the principals of the schools. He admitted that errors like reducing the size of the map of India and not showing Arunachal Pradesh in it have been committed. Darda further stated that in all, 16.50 lakh Standard X textbooks were printed. Out of these 5.50 lakh textbooks of the above subjects were sold.

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WATERY GRAVE The number of deaths by drowning continues to increase, with two picnickers dying at a dam in Virar By Suresh Golani

wo youngsters, who were part of a group of eight picnickers, drowned at the Papad Khind Dam in Virar (East) on Sunday evening. According to the police, the youngsters were all from Santacruz. The victims have been identified as Rohit Dhosad (21) and Kunal Atmaram Gurav (24), and it is learned that the two, who did not know how to swim, ventured into the overflowing dam without gauging its depth and drowned. Their bodies were recovered late in the evening. Investigations revealed that Rohit, who had recently shifted from Santacruz to Virar (East), had invited his friends to his new home. The group then decided to spend some time at the dam. Autopsy reports have confirmed that death was due to drowning.

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OPINIONS

Do you think Clean-Up marshals are mere extortionists or are they honestly doing their jobs? Dnyaraj Nikam Leader of Opposition in BMC These Clean-Up marshals are only extorting money. I don’t see any development in them. No training is given to them. Mihir Pandya BPO executive I think the aim of Clean-Up marshal is to create a civic sense among people not only extort money. However, the picture is the exactly the opposite. Bhushan Joshi Insurance official Clean-Up marshals from groups in front of railway stations and catch strangers to the city. They don’t go to colleges, schools, gardens and markets. Kajal Gohil Homemaker Clean-Up marshals are really doing their job. They are not a non-profit organization so they will run behind the money for their bread and butter. Gajanan Pattewar Entrepreneur They catch only easy prey like businessmen and strangers to the city. They don’t take action against local college going students.

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As teachers who get trained under the teachers training program are refusing to share the knowledge and train others at the local level after they get back, the state board is being compelled to get the knowledge conveyed through untrained teachers By Yatin Ingle

very year the state board sends short-listed teachers across the state for the State level teachers training programs organized by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). After the completion of the training, these teachers in turn train other teachers from their regions, cities and districts. These programs are compulsory for school teachers since they are acquainted with changes and new teaching methods and can also have their queries answered. However, it has been noticed that many teachers who had attended the MSBSHSE training programs are now reluctant to helm the local training programs. This leaves no option for the state board but to make last minute arrangements with teachers who

By Prashant Hamine

he state government issued a circular on May 3 this year stating that the services of the teachers, barring general elections, census, and disaster relief work, should not be utilized for any other purpose. This was stated by Minister for School Education Rajendra Darda, while replying to supplementary queries over a starred question raised by Deepakrao Saulnke-Patil

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have not attended the training sessions themselves. Several experts have now claimed that this move will adversely affect the local teachers and will reflect directly in students’ performance. When asked if action will be taken against teachers who decline taking charge of local training programs, Laxmikanth Pandey, Chairman, MSBSHSE, Mumbai Division replied, “The state board will be certainly take strict against teachers who show reluctance in carrying out the training programs.”

NOTHING DOING Teachers will have to undertake Census and Poll related duties

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (NCP) in the legislative council yesterday. He said that the circular has already been issued directing the authorities to revert teachers engaged in other offices or deputed for temporary duties, back to their parent schools. He said that as per the provisions of the Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009 it is binding upon the teachers to do works related to Census, Disaster Relief, Lok Sabha, Assembly, Local Self Governing body elections. Darda stated that as per the provisions of RTE, the services of the teachers can be used for nonschool activities.

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The statue of Hanumanji should not be placed in the south-East. It may create a fire hazard. Use Statue to add life to a dull corner. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

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the look of relief on the faces of the people being rescued andre-united with their loved ones.” Would he go again if called on risky rescue missions like Uttarakhand? That one was a nobrainer and he actually laughed. Of course he would! “I have done Border Security Force (BSF) operations in the north east fairly recently assisted in antiNaxalite operations. Undoubtedly I would volunteer again in the future, if the need arises in a crisis situation.” But for now, he can rest.

Surely things can change

A long way from scenes of devastation and death next door, and an even longer way from hometown Mumbai, Captain Andrew Manchanda at the Harsil helicopter base in Uttarakhand where he flew dozens of sorties into the hills to rescue trapped pilgrims and tourists.

Home is the hero WE must confess to liking the exactitude of the Central government’s calculations, that not more than 4,200 people have been killed in the Uttarakhand disaster, far less than the 11,000 figure currently being bruited around. The government bases this upon mobile numbers of victims and this is the number they have managed to trace. Good for them, and we hope that among the numbers is Dr Vidyadhar Kulkarni, missing since June 16, whose story appeared on our front page on Tuesday. Meanwhile in Mumbai, the ADC caught up with one of the brave men working at the heart of the rescue operations to find out a bit more. Captain Andrew Manchanda flies helicopters for Pawan Hans, has 22 years experience and has been trained in off-shore flying. And yet, when the call came, he was off the chocks and into the air. What prompted him to volunteer to be a part of this sad, mad, dangerous operation which has claimed so many lives, we asked. He said, “When the call came from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to the Pawan Hans Corporate office to deploy a helicopter to assist in the evacuation, I volunteered spontaneously because I felt it was the need of the hour, peoples lives were in danger, so I decided to take up the job like a mission.” And with missionary zeal, Andrew

transported his skills from over the ocean to the high hills of our abused mountains. He was informed about the deployment at 7.30 a.m. on June 22, took off in his helicopter at 12 noon from Juhu aerodrome to Dehradun via Jaipur, and without loss of time and no fuss, started rescue operations the next day itself. “I did 23 hours and 20 minutes of evacuation flying from the main helipad Sarasdara, within the districts of Bageshwar and Uttarkashi - in the areas of Dharasu, Matli, Maneri, Bhatwari and Harsil. We rescued over 100 distressed people - young, old, sick, and distributed approximately 2,500 kg of food and supplies” he says matter-of-factly on the phone from his Bandra residence. Was he scared, we asked, a stupid question actually, because you would be an idiot not to be afraid. And Andrew is frank about the risks. “It was overall a risky operation. First, the weather conditions were hampering the speed of the rescue operations, with low visibility due to constant rain, mist, fog and cloud bursts that cause severe up and down drafts, which can cause damage to the aircraft. Then there was working around tricky terrain, ascending altitudes of nearly 10,000 feet over high mountains, going down zig-zag valleys. But what stays longest in the mind is

AND on another tack, practically unrelated except in the loosest sense of the word, we have to comment upon the Defense Services bewilderingly oldfashioned ways. A Flight Lieutenant (equivalent to a Captain in the Army) has been sacked for having an affair with another officer’s wife. The wife committed suicide last November after an argument with her husband. In the armed forces, having an affair with a colleague’s wife is a punishable offence, termed “stealing of a brother officer’s wife’s affection”. But surely there must be some mitigating circumstance if the woman herself is the offending officer’s senior – in this case, also a Squadron Leader. It is not exactly a case of stealing away with “the little woman” surely, especially if the little woman had at least as much as the junior officer, to do with decisions.

NO, NOT UTTARAKHAND! Pic: Raju Vernekar

This is not a scene of any devastation in the north, but of our very own Madh Island in Malad West, where the temple in the background, the partly uprooted tree and a water pump in flood waters evoke memories of disasters that have washed over the country due to the largely heavy monsoon activity this year.

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THANKSGIVING

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Dipak Rajaram Pawar to Deepak Rajaram Pawar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-10282 I have changed my name from Raju Damodharan to Raju Damodaran as per Affidavit dated 08-07-2013. Ornate C-10283 I have changed my name from Thatha Ro Aynampoodi to Tatarao Aynampoodi as per Affidavit dated on 20/5/2013. C-10284 I, Jane Eric Paul, have changed my minor daughter's name from Milcah Eric Paul to Millah Eric Paul as per Affidavit No HK 306891. C-10285

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I have changed my name from Nandu Limaji Dhethe to Nandu Limbaji Dethe as per Affidavit No HK 185613. C-10286

I have changed my name from Neeta Manoj Bokadia, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Neeta Manojkumar Bokadia-Jainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Affidavit dated 12/07/2013. C-10301

I have changed my name from Akshay Kumar to Akshay Ashok Shetty as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10317

I have changed my name from Mr.Chinnappan Muruga to Mr Chinnappan Murugan as per deed poll No-HD 356167. C-10333

I have changed my name from Naki Naeem Zulfar to Naki Naeeim Zulfar as per Affidavit dated 14/7/2013. C-10287

I have changed my name from Kanchan Damodar Bhatia, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Geeta Damodar Bhatiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Affidavit dated 13/07/2013. C-10302

I have changed my name from Shaukatali Momin to Shaukatali Dauva as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10318

I have changed my name from Mohammed Arif Abdul Kadar to Mohammed Arif Abdul Kadar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-10334

I have changed my name from Husen Nayeem Jalfar to Husen Nayeem Zulfar as per Affidavit dated 13/7/2013. C-10288

I have changed my name from Rahil Raza Karimulla Sheikh to Rahil Raza Karimulla Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-10303

I have changed my name from Abdul to Abdul Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 15/07/13. C-10319

I have changed my name from Abdul Gani Essa Mohammed to Abdul Gani Essa Mohammed Sayyed as per Affidavit. C-10335

I, Miss. Acharya Jyotika Bhanushankar, have changed my name to Mrs. Pandya Jyoti Chandrakant as per deed poll Affidavit dated 15/07/13. C-10289

I have changed my name from Salmabai Mohamad Haroon to Salmabano Mohamad Haroon Kasmani as per deed poll Affidavit. C-10304

I, Usha Kumari Ramnivas Attal, have changed my name to Veena Jitendra Damani as per deed poll Affidavit dated 13/07/13. C-10290

I have changed my name from Imrana Mohd Naseer to Irfana Aslam Ansari as per deed poll Affidavit. C-10305

I, Jeethendra Kumar Gangakishan Damani, have changed my name to Jitendra Gangakishan Damani as per deed poll Affidavit dated 12/07/13. C-10291 I, Mr. Vinubhai Dayabhai Ghori, have changed my name to Mr. Vinodbhai Dayabhai Ghori as per deed poll Affidavit dated 15/07/13. C-10292 I have changed my name from Mr. Narayan Nayak to Mr. Narayan Naik as per Court Affidavit dated 8/7/2013. C-10293 I have changed my name from Mrs. Priya Nayak to Mrs. Priya Naik as per Court Affidavit dated 8/7/2013. C-10294 I have changed my name from Shruti Narayan Nayak to Shruti Narayan Naik as per Court Affidavit dated 15/7/2013. C-10295

I have changed my name from Jain Leelaben Madanlal to Jain Leela Madanlal as per Affidavit. C-10306 I have changed my name from Jain Leelabai Madanlal to Jain Leela Madanlal as per Affidavit. C-10307 I have changed my name from Shah Leelakumari Bhabutlal to Jain Leela Madanlal as per Affidavit. C-10308 I have changed my name from Rashila Didar Manjiyani to Rashida Didar Manjiyani as per Affidavit. C-10309 I have changed my name from Shahil Didarali Manjiyani to Sahil Didar Manjiyani as per Affidavit. C-10310 I have changed my name from Didarali Bandaali Manjiyani to Didar Bandaali Manjiyani as per Affidavit. C-10311

I, Suresh Thuthi have changed my Daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Aria Sureshan, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aria Suresh Thuthiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-14123) dated 13/06/2013. C-10296

I have changed my name from Shaileshkumar Pursottam Thakkar to Shailesh Purshottamdas Thakkar as per Affidavit dated 12/05/2013. C-10312

I have changed my name from Nazima Bano Sultan, to Nazima Habiburehman Bukhari as per Affidavit dated 13/07/2013. C-10297

I have changed my name from Kalandi Tiwari to Kalindi Tripathi as per Affidavit dated 12/07/2013. C-10313

I have changed my name from Akhil Siddiqui Hami Gorakhpuri, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aqeel Hami Warsiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Affidavit dated 13/07/2013. C-10298

I have changed my name from Vishal Kumar Kirti Kumar Shroff to Vishal Kirti Kumar Shroff as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10314

I, Chunawal Zakir Abdul Razak, have changed my Daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Chunawala Zoya Zakir, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chunawala Ayesha Zakirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Affidavit dated 11/07/2013. C-10299

I have changed my name from Ajgar Ali to Asgar Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10315

I have changed my name from Qureshi Shehnaz Mohammed Umar, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Qureshi Shehnaaz Banu Mohammed Umarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Affidavit dated 09/07/2013. C-10300

I have changed my name from Pratapkumar Jethalal Bhanushali to Pratap Jethalal Bhanushali as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10316

I have changed my name from Shawsunissa to Shamsunnisha Abdul Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10320 Mr.Rakesh Chandrika Chaube & Mrs. Abha parent of Miss. Bhoomika Rakesh Chaube apply for change of name as Miss. Bhumika Rakesh Chaube as per Affidavit of 16/05/2013. C-10321 I have changed my name from Vijaya Shivdas Gaikwad to Sneha Chandrashekhar Kamli as per Affidavit. C-10322 I have changed my name from Durveshkumar Pandurang Bagav to Durvesh Pandurang Bagav as per Affidavit. C-10323 I have changed my name from Sujata Anant Erunkar to Sneha Sandeep Sawant as per Govt Gazette No. X-20811. C-10324 I have changed my name from Mohd Arif Abdul Kalam Daroogar to Mohammed Arif Abdul Kalam Darugar as per Affidavit. C-10325 I have changed my name from Harichandra Gopal Kotwadekar to Harishchandra Gopal Kotwadekar as per Affidavit. C-10326 I have changed my name from Manishkumar Jethalal Rajgor to Manish Jethalal Rajgor as per Affidavit. C-10327 I have changed my name from Monish Komalbhai Trivedi to Monish Komal Trivedi as per Affidavit. C-10328

I have changed my name from Usama Siddhiki Asif Siddhiki to Usama Asif Siddique as per Affidavit. C-10336 I have changed my name from Eustace Rinaldo Joseph Saldanha to Eustace Joseph Saldanha as per Affidavit. C-10337 I have changed my name from Hiren Ameet Shah to Hiren Amritlal Shah as per Affidavit. C-10338 I have changed my name from Ameet Chapsi Shah to Amritlal Chapsi Shah as per Affidavit. C-10339 I have changed my name from Mohmed Mooshim Mohmed Salim to Mooshim Salim Behlim as per Affidavit. C-10340 I have changed my name from Mohmed Salim to Salim Amin Behlim as per Affidavit. C-10341 I have changed my name from Priyanka Sanjay Panchal to Priyanka Panchal as per Affidavit. C-10342

I have changed my name from Julekha to Zulekha Suleman Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-10352 I have changed my name from Gobind Daulatram Mangwani to Govind Daulatram Mangnani as per Affidavit. C-10353 I have changed my name from Sulaiman Mohammed to Suleman Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-10354 I have changed my name from Satish Kumar Radheshyam Gupta to Satish Radheshyam Gupta as per Affidavit. C-10355 I have changed my name from Sumayya Abdul Latif Khan to Sumaiya Saeed Khan as per Affidavit. C-10356 I have changed my name from P. S. Sreenivasan to Sreenivasan Sundaram as per Affidavit. C-10357 I have changed my name from Baharuni Mohammed Anis Bahauddinmiya to Mohammed Anis Sayed as per Affidavit. C-10358 I have changed my name from Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Mohammed Sharif Surme to Mr. Mohammed Mansoor Mohammed Sharif Surme as per Affidavit. C-10359 I have changed my name from Mr. Asif Jafar Ali to Mr. Asif Jafar Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-10360

I have changed my name from Kochuveetil Ravindra Abhigit to Abhijit Ravindra Panicker as per Affidavit. C-10344

I have changed my name from Baby Rekha Srinivasa Salian to Rekha Srinivas Salian as per Affidavit dated 05/07/2013. C-10361

I have changed my name from Raymond Victor Epifano Dsouza to Raymond Epifano Dsouza as per Affidavit. C-10345 I have changed my name from Aditee Bhaskar Jadhav to Aditi Sunil Agarkar as per Affidavit. C-10346

I have changed my name from Napesa Dalvi to Nafisa Asghar Dalvi as per Affidavit. C-10330

I have changed my name from Nita Mirchandani to Neeta Mirchandani as per Affidavit. C-10347

I have changed my name from Mr. Dharma Raj Yadav to Mr. Dharmraj Yadav as per Affidavit. C-10332

I have changed my name from Amanullah Ismail Fanasmian to Amanullah Ismail Fanse as per Affidavit. C-10351

I have changed my name from Jeetendra Ramesh Kadam to Jitendra Ramesh Kadam as per Affidavit. C-10343

I have changed my name from Ajagar Abdul Razzak Dalvi to Asghar Abdul Razzak Dalvi as per Affidavit. C-10329

I have changed my name from Harsha Suresh Shah to Harshada Suresh Shah as per Affidavit. C-10331

I have changed my name from Francis Dcunha to Victor Dcunha as per Affidavit. C-10350

I have changed my name from Richard Silvester Dsilva to Richard John Dsilva as per Affidavit. C-10348 I have changed my name from Jyothish Viswanadhan Parayulla Parambath to Jyothish Viswanadhan as per Affidavit. C-10349

I have changed my name from Mangulal Baburam Varma to Mangalsen Baburam Varma as per Affidavit dated 09/07/2013. C-10362 I have changed my name from Firdous Jahan Shafi Ahmed Sayed to Firdous Arshad Husain Sayed as per Affidavit. C-10363 I have changed my name from Younus Mohsinbhai Khambhatti to Younus Mohsinbhai Khambaty as per Affidavit. C-10364 I have changed my name from Rintu Susan Raju to Susan Rintu Raju as per Affidavit. C-10365 I have changed my name from Namu Ahilaji Salve to Namdev Ahilaji Salve as per Affidavit. C-10366

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wo years after Javed Abdul Ghafoor Mozawala was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch for spying for the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, the Sessions Court on Monday convicted Mozawala for passing on secrets relating to Western Naval Command, Mumbai, Navy facility in Lonavla, Bandra Worli Sea Link Navy area and Koyna dam in Satara district to Pakistani’s Inter Services Intelligence agency. It will be recalled that Mozawala was arrested from his residence in Infinity Towers in Mazagaon dock area on December 8, 2010 and the police filed a 550-page chargesheet in March 2011. The two Pakistan High commission officials Abdul Bhatti

ISI agent Javed Mozawala convicted in espionage case

and Jamal Bhatti were also made accused, but they absconded to their country. According to the prosecution case, Mozawala had obtained complete information of the defense installation in city and he had also carried out a recce of the important government places which can be targeted by the militants. The crime branch found desktop computer, disc drive, five DVDs, two pencil drivers, a cellphone, several SIM cards

and pictures of defence installations torn from magazines. They had also seized photocopies of 42 pages having different telephone codes numbers and other defense establishment information, photocopies of eight-page containing instructions as to how to conduct secret operations and how security forces of Islamic groups exchanged messages, colored photographs of 21 different defense establishments, bridges,

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Abu Salem to move EU By Philip Varghese

lmost a week after the Supreme Court reserved its order on gangster Abu Salem plea for quashing trials against him in various cases after the Portugal court terminated his extradition to India for ‘violation’ of deportation rules by authorities in the country, Salem’s Portuguese lawyer Manuel Luis Ferreira with Indian lawyer Saba Qureshi approached the Sessions Court in South Mumbai with an application to meet Salem. Salem will move the European Union (EU) seeking execution of the order cancelling his extradition to India issued by the Portuguese Constitutional Court. According to Ferreira, “In the Italian marines case if India expected everyone to respect its courts then we expect the Portuguese courts to be respected too. We will not wait for Abu Salem to be assassinated, I want India to accept that the extradition treaty has been cancelled and it should return him. Its been almost 10 years that Salem is in India and there should have been some result to this. We will move the EU. The Portugal High Court, Supreme Court and Constitutional Court had cancelled the extradition (to India). What are the authorities waiting for?” Ferriera, who arrived in India on Sunday, met Salem after securing permission of the special TADA court and spoke to him for nearly two hours. This comes weeks after the attack Salem in Taloja Central Jail (TCJ) in Navi Mumbai wherein the state government ordered a high-level probe and suspended four policemen while the gangster’s lawyer is prepared to get him repatriated to Portugal. Salem’s Indian lawyer Saba Qureshi had earlier stated that they would approach Portugal’s government to seek Salem's repatriation from India. “One of the conditions of Salem's extradition was that he would be protected. This condition has been violated after the attack on him inside the jail. Now

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Almost a month after the attack on gangster Abu Salem in Taloja Central Jail (TCJ) in Navi Mumbai, Salem`s Portuguese lawyer Manuel Luis Ferreira with Indian lawyer Saba Kureshi met Abu Salem, at the sessions court, on Monday. we plan to urge the concerned Portugal authorities to get him repatriated from India,” Qureshi had told mediapersons. While talking to media on Monday, Ferriera said, “Salem is very depressed after the attack and has decided to move European Union. We will move the EU as the Portugal government is not doing anything. We will request EU to direct the Portugal government to take some steps for execution of the cancellation of the extradition order. Salem’s cases in India were dragging without any conclusion whereas they should have reached their logical conclusion by now. Taking no decision is also a bad decision and major problem in the case is that there is no decision taken.” Salem had been extradited to India from Portugal after a long legal battle in November 2005 with his then girlfriend Monica Bedi. Salem is an accused in several cases, including the March 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

The court convicted Mozawala under Sections 468 and 469 of Official Secrets Act. The Crime Branch however failed to prove his complicity under Sec 120B IPC (criminal conspiracy). One of the Mozawala’s family member said that Mozawala is innocent and the photographs and other documents seized by the police at the instance of accused is easily available on the internet. “NGO Jamiat Ulama e Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) which was providing free legal aid to accused said that the NGO has decided to file an appeal against the conviction to apex court as our experts feels that the accused is innocent,” said Adv Shahid Nadeem Ansari legal assistant of NGO said.

dams and topography of surrounding area, 13 visa application forms in the name of Pakistan High Commission and 15 Indian passports etc. The court had examined some of the employees of the ministry of external affairs govt of India, Mozawala’s family members including his mother, wife, and brother and officers of the Special Branch of the Mumbai police and others who had justified the charges filed by crime Branch

against Mozawala. Several fake job identity cards and phone numbers of senior defence officers were also found from his residence. The seized items were sent to the state forensic lab at Kalina. A Std XII pass out, Mozawala was well versed in English and used to work as a visa agent. People intending to go on Haj and meet their relatives in Pakistan used to meet Mozawala for visas.

MCOCA: Muslim accused in jail can help themselves to dates, fruits, juices, sheer korma and chicken for breaking their fast

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n an interesting development in the designated Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) court hearing most of the terror cases in Mumbai, permission was granted to over 50 Muslim accused to observe Ramzan in prison. This sanction comes after 13 accused in the 7/11 serial train blasts along with 21 accused in the Aurangabad Arms Haul Case and 22 accused in the Indian Mujaheedin Mumbai case approached the court with an application seeking per-

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lowed by three days of Eid.” The accused stated that they will require dates, fruit, juices, Sheer Khurma, chicken and other fried items for their Iftari meal. “The families of the accused will bring these items to the jail and send the tiffin inside. The court has asked to give the mission to fast (maintain details of the person who will be transporting the food from Roza) in jail. According to the applica- home to jail. There are over tion moved by the Jamiat 50 Muslim accused in Taloja, Ulama-e-Maharashtra, the Arthur Road and Kalyan jails accused stated, “Ramzan is a who will be getting home holy month and the time for made food now,” said advoSaheri (morning meal) and If- cate Shahid Nadeem Ansari, tari (breaking fast after sun- one of the lawyers representset) is different from the time ing the blast accused. Based on this, the Special jail food is served. Hence, the jail authorities be instructed MCOCA Judge Y. D. Shinde to provide them food at the asked the jail authorities to Saheri and Iftari time since it give their say on the issue and is obligatory for every Muslim granted permission to the to fast and not eat or drink Muslim accused arrested in anything from dawn to sun- terror cases, to fast in jail. set. This holy month is folphilip.varghese@afternoondc.in

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SWABHIMAAN SERIES... Justice B.N. Srikrishna, former Justice of the Supreme Court gave a lecture on subject of ‘Women Be Aware, Men Beware’ on Monday organized by the Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) Ladies’ Wing at the IMC. Seen in the picture (from left): Rajyalaxmi Rao, Chairperson of the Legal Council Committee - IMC Ladies’ Wing and Leena Vaidya, President of the IMC Ladies’ Wing.

Chagla objected to this and said the pendency of the petition is already creating sehe Bombay High Court on Monday allowed On Madhu's request for to reply by on Tuesday, re- annual general meeting held sought to access the video rious problems for the bank. on June 8 was not conducted recording of the AGM to as- However, Justice Kathawala Madhu Kapur to file an direction from the court to ports PTI. did not pass any direction on amended petition that seeks the bank to share the min"You write a letter. If they properly, saying the minutes certain facts. Senior counsel Darius this and posted the matter to revoke the appointment of utes of the June 8 annual refuse inspection and the did not have important dethree new whole-time direc- general meeting as well as court later during arguments tails like the number of Khambata, appearing for for final hearing on July 29. The HC also allowed the tors and questions the the video recordings of the finds that the refusal was shareholders and the proxies Madhu and her daughter Shmodalities by which Yes same, the High Court, with- wrong then we will pass ad- present or why S L Kapur, agun Kapur Gogia, said the chamber summons removed bank appointed three other out giving any direction on verse order," Justice S J who is neither a shareholder bank should be directed to by Madhu seeking amenddirectors recently. nor a director, was allowed to maintain status quo pending ments to be made in her pethe plea, asked the petitioner Kathawala said. hearing of Madhu's petition. tition and posted the matter The petition alleged that speak at the AGM. The Court posted the mat- to write to the bank today itYes Bank counsel Iqbal for final hearing on July 29. Therefore, the petitioner ter for final hearing to July 29. self and also asked the bank the business at the bank's

06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Zehra Mohsinbhai Khambhatti to Zehra Mohsinbhai Khambaty as per Affidavit. C-10367 I have changed my name from Amena Younus Khambhatti to Amena Younus Khambaty as per Affidavit. C-10368 I have changed my name from Babasaheb Ravindra Dighoale to Sachin Ravindra Dighole as per Affidavit. C-10369 I have changed my name from Kataria Tamanna Shyam to Kataria Tamanna Shyamlal as per Affidavit. C-10370 I have changed my name from Achhra Gulkailash to Achhra Kailash as per Affidavit. C-10371 I have changed my name from Achhra Nikita Gul to Achhra Nikita Kailash as per Affidavit. C-10372 I have changed my name from Dilipkumar Khyalilalji Kachhara to Dilip Khyalilalji Jain as per Affidavit. C-10373 I have changed my name From Dilipkumar Jain to Dilip Jain as per Affidavit. C-10374 I have changed my name from Madhura Alias Indraja Milind Chitale to Madhura Milind Chitale as per Affidavit. C-10375 I have changed my name from Ms.Reema Jayantilal Patel to Ms.Revti Jitubhai as per Affidavit. C-10376 I have changed my name from Jayantilal Lalji Patel to Jitubhai Lalji Patel as per Affidavit. C-10377 I have changed my name from Rajeshkumar Ramkumar to Rajesh Ramkumar Kanojiya as per Affidavit. C-10378 I have changed my name from Lokesh Afsar Chhadi to Karan Afsar Chhadi as per Affidavit. C-10379 I have changed my name from Abhishek Anandgopal Walanju to Abhishek Anandgopal Valanjoo as per Affidavit dated 15/07/2013. C-10380 I have changed my name from Abdul Munavar Allabux Shaikh to Abdul Munawar Allabaksh Abdul Jani Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 27/05/2013. C-10381

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Public Notice Allabux Abdul Rahim Shaikh to Allabaksh Abdul Jani Rahim 1. We, M/s. Air Sareena Travel Agency, holding Registration Shaikh as per Affidavit dated Certificate No 3868/MUM/PER 27/05/2013. /1000+/2 ¾ / 5678/2001 under the C-10384 Emigration Act, 1983 for export of manpower are intending to close our business with effect I have changed my name from Rabiabi Allabux Shaikh to from 21/11/2009. Rabiabi Allabaksh Abdul Jani 2. In the event there is any claim Shaikh as per Affidavit dated against us, the same may be 27/05/2013. referred within 30 days from the C-10385 publication of this notice. Copies of the complaint may also be sent to I have changed my name from the Protector General of Emigrants, Mohd Akhlakur Rehman to Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Mohammed Akhlakur Rehman 9th Floor, Akbar Bhawan, Satya Shaikh as per Affidavit dated Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 12/06/2013. 110021. C-10386 For Air Sareena Travel Agency. Prop. (Amirali Kotadia husband of Late Mumtaz Kotadia). I have changed my name from 85/46, Waroda Road, Haidar Hussain Abbas Sayyad Bandra – (West), Mumbai to Haider Hussain Abbas Sayyed as per Affidavit dated – 400050. 27/05/2013. C-10387 I have changed my name from Anisabanu Husain Abbas Sayyad to Anisabano Husain Abbas Sayyed as per Affidavit dated 27/05/2013. C-10388 I have changed my name from Jamila Bariyail Nalukhande to Jameela Mohammed Hussain Cheanoth Madathil as per Affidavit dated 27/05/2013. C-10389 I have changed my name from Mohd Rashid Pathan to Mohammed Raashid Pathan as per Affidavit. C-10390 I have changed my name from Anjum Bano Vali Mohamed Pathan to Anjum Vali Mohamed Pathan as per Affidavit. C-10391 I have changed my name from Adnan Akram Siddiki to Adnan Akram Siddiqui as per Affidavit Dt. 15-07-2013. C-10392 I have changed my name from Vanitakumari Jagdislal Oza to Vanita Bharatkumar Vyas as per Affidavit. C-10393 I have changed my name from Mohammad Tahir to Mohammed Tahir Khan as per Affidavit. C-10394 I have changed my name from Mohammed Yusuf to Mohammed Yusuf Khan as per Affidavit. C-10395 I have changed my name from Khairun to Khairunnisha Khan as per Affidavit. C-10396 I have changed my name from Taoos Ahmad Ansari to Taoos Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Abdul Munavar Jani Shaikh to Abdul Munawar Allabaksh Abdul Jani Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 27/05/2013. C-10382

I have changed my name from Abdul Hafiz to Abdul Hafiz Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-10398

I have changed my name from Abdul Munavar Allabux Shaikh to Abdul Munawar Allabaksh Abdul Jani Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 27/05/2013. C-10383

We, Shashi Bhushan Ojha and Bindu Shashi Bhushan Ojha, have changed our daughter’s name from Richaa Ojha to Chaarvi Ojha as per Affidavit. C-10399

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Kalbadevi woman commits suicide

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n Sunday at around 5.30 p.m., Shobha Mahendra Shirshekar (32) committed suicide at her residence at J.K. building, Chira Bazaar, Kalbadevi by consuming pesticide. The relatives of the deceased allege that she was continuously physically and mentally tortured by her

sister to make her drink water since they were trying home remedies to prevent the poison from spreading in her body. Later they took her to G.T. Hospital,” added Mahendra. “My sister and her children Siddhi (14) and Shubham (9) were often beaten up by Mahendra (the husband) due to alcohol problem. He was not looking after Shobha Mahendra Shirshekar her financially too. My sister would have to ask for money husband Mahendra (38). Mahendra Tingre (44), the from my mother and us (the brother of the deceased, al- brothers). Whenever her leged, “Shobha was cleaning husband would beat her up, the house with a Baygon she would come and stay spray, when her husband with me or at my mother’s called her up to ask her what place just a few buildings she had prepared for dinner. away,” Mahendra added. Shobha Shirshekhar was a Shobha told him that lunch was already prepared and beautician. The accused Mathe same will be served for hendra is employed as a taxi dinner. Her husband told her driver at a private company. An NC was registered that she should consume against Mahendra ShirBaygon instead.” Mahendra’s mother and shekhar at L.T. Marg police the children were present at station in May 2011. In 2011, home when my sister tried Mahendra had beaten up the killing herself. Their daugh- deceased due to which she ter, Siddhi, was told not to re- had to be taken to a nearby veal anything to her uncles Jain clinic. Her daughter, or her grandmother over the Siddhi was also beaten up. phone. “They slapped my The family members of Shobha had also registered a complaint against the accused Mahendra at a women’s cell at the police headquarters and at a private NGO in Goregaon. According to Sanjivrao Mandalik, Senior Police Inspector, L.T. Marg police station, “We have arrested the accused Mahendra Shirshekhar on Monday. We have booked him under Section 498 (a) (Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) and 306 (abetment of suicide). We are investigating the matter, if any other family members are involved.”

Thief escapes from rly police custody By A Staff Reporter

theft accused who was arrested and lodged in the Thane railway police lock-up escaped from custody on Sunday, the railway police said on yesterday. Pushkar Sumant Babre (35) of Dahanu was arrested by the police on July 9 and lodged in the Thane railway police lock-up, reports PTI. Yesterday, while he was being taken for a bath, he escaped, taking advantage of the crowd at the railway station. An offence has been registered against him and a manhunt is on, the police said.

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Security agency boss gets overpowered, robbed of cash and jewellery at home

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Jai Gurdev bungalow at sector 24 in Nerul through a sliding window behe Nerul police have regis- tween 2 to 2.30 am on Monday and tered a case against two iden- attacked Singh and Yadav with dragtified persons who entered a gers and knives. They allegedly asked bungalow in Nerul and attacked the two victims to hand over whatand robbed the owner of cash and ever valuables they had with them,” jewellery worth Rs.7.8 lakhs in the said Rajkumar Chafekar, senior police inspector of Nerul police station, wee hours of Monday morning. Incidentally, the owner of the where the case has been registered. bungalow Vijayhind Singh, 55, hapSingh handed over Rs.2 lakh in pens to be the chairperson of Guru cash and all the jewellery he was Security Agency, located in Nerul. wearing, after which the robbers His watchman, Ashok Yadav, 28, was went away. The cost of jewellery, also attacked the by robbers. Singh which included one gold chain, one and Yadav were admitted to gold bracelet and a diamond ring MGM hospital in Vashi in a serious was said to be around 5.8 lakh. condition. “The watchman, Yadav called our “The robbers reportedly entered control room after the robbers left

and we reached the bungalow within a few minutes. Both the victims were seriously injured in the attack and were rushed to hospital,” said Ram Chopde, assistant police inspector of Nerul police station. Significantly, there were no CCTV cameras installed in the bungalow and the police have not found any clue to the culprits so far. “We have not been able to interrogate the victims properly as both of them are in a bad condition. We have detained a few persons from the area and are interrogating them,” said Chopde. In the meanwhile, police have registered case under sections 394 and 34 of Indian Penal Code against the two unidentified culprits.

Man, son arrested for causing death by negligence By Kainaz Choksey

side the printing press. The father son duo allegedly got scared and n Monday, the M.R.A. Marg put the body into a gunny bag outpolice arrested Govind Ganpat side their printing press. On the Tamde (65), the owner of a print- basis of an eye-witness, we intering press, and his son Anil Tamde rogated the duo who was hiding at (28) for offering indignity to a their place in Dharavi.” Madhukar Sambhaji Kamli was human corpse and causing death working at the printing press dealby negligence. On Sunday, the body of a 77- ing in binding of books. Kamli was year-old man, Madhukar Samb- in charge of stamping. “We have arrested Govind Ganhaji Kamli was found in gunny bag on Sunday at around noon at Modi pat Tamde (65), the owner of the Street at Fort near the printing printing press and his son Anil Tamde (28) under Section 297 (ofpress on Sunday. Ashok Jagdale, Senior Police In- fering indignity to a human spector, M.R.A. Marg said, “Govind corpse) and Section 304(A) (causTambade and his son Anil opened ing death by negligence) under the their printing press on Sunday at Indian Penal Code,” said Jagdale. Both men were produced at the around noon and discovered Kambli’s body stuck to the electric Magistrate court at Ballard Estate meter box due to short circuit in- on Monday.

FIR against Aditya Panscholi Bhayandar housewife commits suicide for misbehaviour By A Staff Reporter

n FIR was registered against actor Aditya Panscholi and his domestic help for allegedly trespassing into his neighbour’s house before misbehaving with their servant, police said on Monday. Panscholi and his domestic help K. Sunil were booked on Saturday under Section 427 (causing damage) Section 452 (trespass, assault or wrongful restraint), Section 323 (punishment for causing hurt), Section 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) and Section 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, a officer at Versova police station told PTI. According to the police, educationist Bhargav Patel’s domestic help alleged that he was attacked by Aditya Panscholi

Pancholi’s domestic help Sunil at the actor’s behest due to his past enmity with the Patel’s family. Based on a complaint, an FIR was registered against Panscholi and Sunil, but nobody has been arrested in the case. On June 11, Bhargav’s parked vehicle at Magnum Opus Society building was damaged, when an unidentified person allegedly threw a heavy gunny bag from the terrace of the four-storey building. No one witnessed the incident. A non-cognisable offence was registered against an unidentified person, but the complainant Bhaskar Patel, father of Bhargav Patel had mentioned Panscholi’s name as a suspect in his statement. Earlier, Panscholi had allegedly assaulted Bhargav Patel after a minor dispute and the latter had filed a case against the actor at Versova police station.

45-yr-old held for raping minor By Suresh Golani

n yet another case of sexual violence against minors, a 45-yearold person has been arrested by the Nalasopara police for raping a 13year-old girl at the site of an underconstruction building on Monday. According to police, the accused has been identified as Umesh Mandal (45), a resident of Andheri, who

had come to visit his relative in the Moregaon area of Nalasopara (East). The victim, who is a resident of the same area, had gone to throw garbage at a bin on Monday afternoon, when the accused forcefully took her to the third floor of the building and raped her. Hearing her cries, locals reached the spot and caught hold of the accused, who was handed over to the police after

a sound thrashing. A case under section 376 ( Rape) and 506 ( Criminal Intimidation) of the IPC and under the relevant sections of the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2013, has been registered against Mandal, who has been remanded to police custody. Further investigations are being carried out by API Kaviyatri Gavit.

The deceased, Suman Jain.

By Suresh Golani

Her body was discovered by her husband when he came home for 43-year-old woman commit- lunch. Investigations revealed that ted suicide by hanging herself after sustaining a head injury at at her apartment in Bhayandar her native place in Indore last year, (East) on Monday afternoon. Suman had allegedly lost her menAccording to the police, Suman tal balance. No suicide note was Dilip Jain (43), who lived with her recovered. “As of now it seems to husband and two children in be a clear case of suicide. However, we are awaiting the the Sujata Shopping Center buildmortem reports to ing in Bhayandar (East), took post the extreme step when she was confirm the same,“ said an invesalone in the house at about 1.30 tigating official from the Navghar police station. pm on Monday.

Red Sanders worth `55 crore seized

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he Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday seized 133 metric tonnes of Red Sanders hidden in 8 different containers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The contraband, that has been valued around Rs. 55 Crore in the international market, was to be smuggled out of the country. The accused are however still at large and efforts are on to trace them. According to DRI officials, they raided the container yard at JNPT following a tip off and opened the 8 containers to find of Red Sanders. “Four containers were 20 feet while the other four were feet long. Documentation revealed that some of the

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containers were declared to be carrying tiles and marbles while others had declared Onions as their contents. The original contents were swapped with the red sanders en route to the port,” said a DRI official. Officials said Sandalwood, exclusive to India, is found in the tropical forests bordering Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. They are in high demand

worldwide for their usage in manufacturing in medicines and other clinical drugs. “They are largely exported to South-East Asia and China. In this case however, we strongly suspect the destination to be China. JNPT is the hub of illegal exporting of Red Sanders,” explained a DRI source. The export of Red Sanders is prohibited by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to which India is a signatory. On June 14, the Navi Mumbai crime branch had seized Red Sanders worth Rs. 66 Lakhs in a warehouse in Uran. Also recently, 11 Chinese nationals were arrested at the Mumbai international airport while trying to smuggle out sandalwood.

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Extortionists in uniform Continued from pg 1 « from the locals. However, no tangible difference is seen in present Clean-Up marshals, who push, drag and manhandle citizens, and extort money to meet their monthly targets. The BMC had planned to invite tenders for marshals from associations of retired or ex-Servicemen or the State Security Corporation. Earlier, it was entrusted to some mandals and associations of unemployed persons. Civic officials claim that the present contract has been given to a company belonging to exServicemen, but admit that no ex-Serviceman can afford to work for just Rs.5,000 to Rs.8,000 per month. They have said that since it is very difficult to find a man with clear character and police clearance to work and survive on this pittance, they are hiring school dropouts. Currently, these marshals can be seen hanging around crowded railway stations like CST, Churchgate, Marine Lines, Dadar and Borivli, in-

PUBLIC NOTICE This Notice is hereby given to General public, all persons that our client Mr. Ramesh Nair owner of Flat No. 204 end floor, A wing of the Riddhi-Siddhi Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., Kopargaon, Kopar Road, Dombivli (West), Dist. Thane holding share certificate No. 12, Member Registration No. 12 having 5 shares of Rs. 50/- each from 56 to 60 is misplaced and after and diligent search, he is not able to get it. If anybody found the said share certificate or having possession of the said share certificate are requested to handover it to the holder of the said share certificate. If any person or persons claiming any interest on the said property, or any part of thereof by way of sale, exchange, lease, mortgage, gift, trust, inheritance, bequest, possession, lien, easement, development, power of attorney or otherwise through that share certificate, are hereby requested to send full particulars thereof in writing together with proof to the undersigned at following address during working hours within 8 days from the date hereof, as otherwise the said share certificate will be transferred or further procedure will be completed without any reference or regard to any such purported claim or interest, which shall be deemed to have been waived to an intent and purpose. Sd/Advocate Smita Sansare 1/Bhagyoday Bldg., Ramnagar, Below Khardikar Classes, Dombivli (E), Dist. Thane

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s auto-rickshaws and taxis pull up outside the already crowded station area of Borivli (West), Clean-Up marshals can be seen maintaining a close watch upon passersby. This reporter witnessed Clean-Up marshals stop a trader carrying two large bags, while he was paying a rickshaw driver, grab him by his collar and drag him away. Holding a gutkha packet in his hand, one of the marshals claimed that the trader had thrown the gutkha packet while stepping out from the rickshaw. As the argument continued, the trader clarified to the marshals that he was not a gutkha eater, and it soon emerged that this was just a crooked trap laid by the marshals to illegally fine the trader. When the ADC inquired about the Clean-Up marshals with nearby stalls and shops, it was learnt that the false traps are a common practice. If a guy is well educated and can defend himself, he is let off, whereas the poor and the villagers coming to the city become easy and frightened targets.

stead of schools, colleges, gardens and markets, where cleanliness is required. A common sight can be witnessed at Marine Lines, where traders, some from outside Mumbai, alight and rush to the several markets in the area. Just as the merchant steps out of the station, he is accosted by at least four to five CleanUp marshals, who encircle him and demand a fine, even if he has not spat or thrown any garbage. The ploy works when the harassed victim just pays up because he has to rush to handle his business. At Dadar, another drama played itself out when Ak-

shay Singh, a PR professional, went to receive his friend at the station. He was punching in his suburban ticket when he saw his friend being dragged and pushed around by a lady Clean-Up marshal, who loudly claimed that he spat on the road. The friend, however, kept pleading innocence. To keep the peace, Akshay volunteered to pay the fine and asked lady Clean-Up marshal to come to police station as she had dragged his friend in front of all people. He threatened to register a complaint against her for publicly humiliating the friend. Surprisingly, she went on her knees and apologized for her behaviour.

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wo Clean-Up marshals were exposed while playing dirty at the Masjid Bunder railway station. The potential victims, Saurabh Arora and Khushi Sharma, were accosted by the marshals and asked to pay a fine of Rs.200 for ‘making the platform dirty by throwing an empty packet of Lays.’ When both the victims refused to pay the fine as they had not thrown the packet, the marshals took them to their supervisor. However, an alert eye-witness, who was observing the trickery and overheard the entire conversation, followed the marshals and the victims. He came forward and told the supervisor that the marshals were lying as the victims had not thrown any packet on the platform.

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Sawant from Vakola police station said, “The 16-yeardiscovered that Rani had a old girl was in the process of boyfriend in Ratnagiri and a selling the victim into a team was sent there, but the prostitution racket. We have girls were not found. Luckily, arrested the girl and she will the when the cops talking to be sent to the children’s rethe boyfriend, he got call mand home. A medical test from Rani who stated that will be done on the victim she was in Surat. The cops and later her custody will be took the help of the given to the parents.” Investigations reveal that boyfriend to get Rani to come with the victim to Mumbai. the victim accompanied On Monday, when Rani and Rani to several places in Guthe victim alighted at Borivali jarat and had slept for a few railway station, they were ac- days on railway platforms. costed by the cops from They also stayed at some friends’ homes in Vapi and Vakola police station. Police inspector Ravindra Surat.

Development authority for Naxal infested districts

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“There is desperate need to set up a separate development authority for such regions. With the help of such he state government has deauthority development works can cided to set up a development be carried out quickly”. authority in the Naxalite inThe Minister of State for Finance fested Gadchiroli and Gondia disand Planning, Rajendra Mulak howtricts. This decision was taken to ever, stated that there were various expedite the development work and problems in setting up such an auovercome various hurdles involving thority. Upset with this reply, oppored tapisim. sition members started shouting The proposed authority, which slogans against the will be formed on the lines of the government. The leader of the opMumbai Metropolitan Region Auposition Eknath Khadse said, “The thority (MMRDA) and the Mahagovernment should act immedirashtra State Roard Development ately to set up the authority”. Corporation (MSRTC), is expected Speaker Dilip Walse Patil pointed to be independent with a statutory out that the government should hobase and financial autonomy. This nour the feelings expressed by legannouncement was made by the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in of development in Gadchiroli and islators. Intervening in the debate, the Assembly during question hour. Gondia. Usandi virtually listed the the CM then announced that a disDr. Namdev Usandi and Anan- various difficulties faced while car- trict development authority would drao Gedam were the ones who put rying out development activities in be set up for Maoist-affected disforth the question of the setting up Maoist affected areas. He said, tricts.

fter creating a flutter in the Congress circle for some time the EGS Minister Nitin Raut has made it clear that he has not tendered his resignation from the cabinet. The corridor of power in the state witnessed high drama on Sunday night and Monday morning when a rumour of Raut resigning from the cabinet spread like wildfire. According to sources, Raut had tendered his resignation to the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday at around 6 pm. After the cabinet meeting held on Sunday afternoon, Raut sent an SMS to all his cabinet colleagues saying, “I want to resign today. Pl guide me”. He then met the CM at around 6pm and put in his papers. However, yesterday while speaking to reporters, in Vidhan Bhavan the Minister categorically stated that he has not resigned. Raut’s resignation is being linked to the state cabinet’s refusal to regularize the encroachments made by his supporters on a public utility land in Bezonbagh area. The cabinet had met on Sunday afternoon, a day ahead of the monsoon session of the state legislature. Many proposals were discussed in this meeting including the Bezonbagh one. The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court had pulled up the state govern-

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Sena backs cops punished in Lakhan Bhaiya encounter case By Prashant Hamine

such criminals. Commenting upon the upcoming anniversary of the atlamming the state government tack on women police officers on for seeking death penalty for the August 11, Uddhav stated that no 21 policemen sentenced to life im- one has shed a tear on the way the prisonment in the Lakhan Bhaiya women cops were humiliated. Replying to queries over Senas encounter case, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray announced that support to Gujarat Chief Minister the Sena will give legal aid to them. Narendra Modi for his proud to be a Thackeray said that if in case the Hindu remark, Thackeray wanted to families of the policemen are left to know whether it was a crime to say fend for themselves then the Sena so? Asked to comment on Modi’s rewill offer support to their families. mark about Congress wearing a He said this while dedicating the Burqa of secularism, he said that second time renovated ‘Shivalaya’ the Congress was a sinking ship and party office near Manora Amdar since they have no issues left they Niwas in Nariman Point yesterday. are targeting Modi in a bid to deflect The Sena president stated that public attention from the issues facthe cops in question had gunned ing the country. Coming out in dedown a criminal and it was the duty fense of Modi for the first time, of the government to protect the Thackeray remarked that what the cops. Uddhav remarked that in- BJP chief minister had said was stead of defending the cops the gov- right. He however, added that by ernment was seeking death penalty saying so he did not mean that othfor them. He said that the cops are ers were criminals. When asked to comment upon expected to protect the people from

the Food Security Ordinance enacted by the Congress led UPA government, the Sena president stated that last year the state faced drought and 2 lakh tones of food grains were left rotting. Even the court had directed the government to distribute the food grains to people for free. Now the government is giving it cheap. With inflation pushing up prices of fuels people have no fuel to cook the food grains. Thackeray however evaded queries over BJP projecting Narendra Modi as the future prime ministerial candidate. Asked to comment upon BJP MP Gopinath Munde’s remark of Rs.8 crore poll expenses, he counter questioned pointing out that the state government had allocated Rs.10 crores of funds only to ruling Congress-NCP alliance legislators and wanted to know whether it tantamount to corruption or not.

Nitin Raut ment for failing to remove these encroachments on the 80-acre public utility open land. The petitioners cited the divisional commissioner’s report which had claimed that Raut and ex-Congress MLC Ramesh Nikose were also among the encroachers. The leader of the opposition Eknath Khadse has raised this issue in the house and asked whether Raut has resigned from the cabinet. But Speaker Dilip Walse Patil, pointed out that Raut is very much in the house and sitting in his place. Later Raut flatly refused that he had resigned.

State govt, Adarsh asked to file reply on Def Ministry’s claim

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Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray accompanied by son Aditya, wife Rashmi and senior Sena leaders Manohar Joshi, Diwakar Raote, Sanjay Raut and others seen inaugurating the renovated party office Shivalaya, at Nariman Point, on Monday.

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missions within eight weeks and posted the matter for hearing on he Bombay High Court on October 8. The ministry had filed the title Monday directed Maharashtra government and Adarsh Housing suit after a state government apSociety to file their submissions on pointed judicial panel held in its a suit filed by Defence Ministry report submitted in April 2012 that seeking claim on the land on the land belonged to the Mahawhich the society building stands rashtra government and it was not reserved for Kargil war widows or in south Mumbai. The ministry had in December their families. The Defence Ministry in its suit 2012 filed a title suit stating that the land in Colaba where the 31- has alleged that the Adarsh buildstorey Adarsh building is con- ing was built “illegally and unlawstructed belongs to it (the Defence fully”. It has also stated that it is the Ministry) and its possession sole owner of the land and that the should be handed back, reports land was transferred to Adarsh society by fraud, collusion and conPTI. Justice S.J. Kathawala on day di- nivance on the part of the society rected the state government and members, ministers and bureauthe society to file their written sub- crats of the state government.

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Congress has I its way with Food Security Bill T

HE Opposition parties’ objections to the Food Security Bill appear to be slowly dying down. The Congress has aggressively gone ahead with it, called chief minister only Congressruled states and decided food distribution will start on August 20, Rajiv Gandhi’s birthday. The Opposition parties were dead set against the ordinance in this regard but it is no longer making a noise about it. It has suggested that it wants to move a couple of amendments to the bill where the Monsoon Session of the Parliament begins on August 5. It is certain now the ordinance will be approved by the Opposition and the Food Security Bill that will come into being. The Congress had its way and the Opposition was in no way able to scuttle the move. The Opposition parties must have been quite worried when UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi called a meeting of chief ministers of Congress-ruled states. It must have realized then that it had no go, but to fall in line and approve a win that seeks to give foodgrains to over 67-crore people. The ordinance perhaps will be the first item in the Parliament’s Monsoon Session agenda. Evidently the Congress is not bothered about the success of the act. It cannot be unaware of the fact that implementation of the act is a formidable task. It has, however, achieved its objective. The act will help it in no small measure in getting huge support from voters. The Congress has in mind not only the 2014 Lok Sabha polls but also the elections in six states in November.

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N the penultimate year of nearly onedecade rule by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s government, I find the biggest casualty is the people’s confidence in political parties, particularly the ruling Congress. In fact, the public is so exasperated that it has come to believe that dishonesty and politics are synonymous and those who have come to politics have done so only to make money. I was aghast to find that many well-placed people have not contributed to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund because they suspect that the money given for the Uttarakhand victims would be used by the Congress in elections. I can understand the argument that the assistance is mismanaged, but the suspicion about the PM’s Fund should awaken the rulers to the extent that the people have lost faith in them. The scandals like the 2G Spectrum regarding the mobiles and the allotment of coal blocks to unknown persons have, no doubt, damaged the credibility of the Congress. But the inference that those in positions, to whichever party they belong, is a sad commentary on politicians.

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them were allegedly planted by the police and none of it had been used for days. Assume that Ishrat and the others were terrorists. Does the police force have the right to kill them without proving in a law court that they were terrorists? If this rule is to apply, the killers of Mrs Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi should have been shot dead in encounters instead of proceedings even in the Supreme Court. We should not have spent crores of rupees on the trial of Mohammad Kasab, who was hanged, and done away with him for the attacks on Mumbai. The food security bill which will subsidize food for 65 per cent of the population is a prey to suspicion. The government is to be

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Judicial verdict Consequently, there is a question mark against any report or probe conducted by the government. Even a judicial verdict is taken with a pinch of salt. The fault is not that of the people, but the manner in which the affairs have been conducted since the seventies. Very little has been done to restore confidence. In fact, the official machinery is in disarray. Take the case of Ishrat Jahan encounter. The Home Ministry at the Centre and the state government had taken the stand that Ishrat, along with her three accomplices, were terrorists who were killed in an encounter with the police suspecting them to have a plan to assassinate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that it was a coldblooded murder. The agency found no evidence to involve Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Toiba which the Intelligence Bureau (IB) had done. Who does the public believe? Both the CBI and the IB are parts of the same government. The public is further confused because the CBI has alleged that Ishrat and her accomplices were picked up from different places and shot dead. The weapons they had on

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar blamed for introducing the measure through an ordinance when the parliament session has only three weeks away. (It has now been postponed to mid-August after the ordinance). Most political parties are in favour of the bill but want a legitimate discussion in parliament before it is enacted. The Congress prefers the route of ordinance on the plea that political parties, particularly the BJP, have not allowed parliament to function. This is true. But the ordinance too has to be passed by parliament. For that a consensus would be required. Why couldn’t the government bring about it before the ordinance? There is something in the allegation that the Congress eyes are fixed on the parliamentary elections which is due in May 2014. It is possible that a mid-term poll may take place in November or December. Such are the suspicions which have nullified the food security ordinance which would enable

Confucianism, a system of social, ethical philosophy O NE side of Confucianism was the affirmation of accepted values and norms of behavior in primary social institutions and basic human relationships. All human relationships involved a set of defined roles and mutual obligations; each participant should understand and conform to his/ her proper role. Starting from individual and family, people acting rightly could reform and perfect the society. The blueprint of this process was described in ‘The Great Learning’, a section of the Classic of Rituals: Only when things are investigated is knowledge extended; only when knowledge is extended are thoughts sincere; only when thoughts are sincere are minds rectified; only when minds are rectified are the characters of persons cultivated; only when character is cultivated are our families regulated; only when families are regulated are states well governed; only when states are well governed is there peace in the world.

roughly 850 million people of limited means to buy per kilo rice at Rs.3, wheat at Rs.2 and bajra for Rs.1. The case of CBI’s autonomy is yet another example worth dwelling on. People have no faith in the supervision by the three retired High Court judges. The suspicion is that the government would appoint pliable judges. Since the CBI will be under the government, any measure it takes fails to evoke faith. The other main political party, the BJP, is suspect because it is selling Modi thesis of Hindutva. The latest is the building of the Ram temple at the site where the Babri Masjid stood before its demolition. The party should realize that the religious card cannot be played again and again. The demand for temple and a uniform civil code are supposed to be parts of development, a camouflage for Hindutva. The party is as much engaged in power politics as the Congress is.

Confucius' ethical vision ran against the grain of the legalistic mind set of his day. Only under the Han Emperor Wu did Confucianism become accepted as state ideology and orthodoxy. From that time on the imperial state promoted Confucian values to maintain law, order, and the status quo. In late traditional China, emperors sought to establish

MATTER & SPIRIT village lectures on Confucian moral precepts and to give civic awards to filial sons and chaste wives. The imperial family and other notables sponsored the publication of morality books that encouraged the practice of Confucian values: respect for parents, loyalty to government, and keeping to one's place in society -- farmers should remain farmers, and practice the ethics of farming. This side of Confucianism was conservative, and

That the leftist parties have social justice and federalism on their agenda is to the liking of a preponderant majority. To their admiration, a convention of the leftist parties at Delhi last week reiterated the two points. Indeed, the Manmohan Singh government has made the rich richer and has made a mockery of political autonomy. Yet the CPI (M) was found wanting during their rule of 15 years in West Bengal. The Sachar Committee has said that the Muslim community in the state was the most backward in education (only 2.7 per cent). The CPI supported the authoritarian rule of Indira Gandhi during the emergency. Janata Dal (United) evokes hope to be a third alternative because its chief, Sharad Yadav, has said that his party will fight totalitarianism of communists and communalism of the BJP. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has shown in his rule that a government can rise above gimmicks. Rightly Nitish Kumar has given the National Investigation Agency to probe the Buddh Gaya bomb blasts. The nation’s problem is how to reignite the spirit of confidence and idealism. Alas, no political party, even in the states, comes up to that standard. Will the next election throw up such people is in the realm of conjecture. Persons like me are still optimistic that India would return to the path of values which it took after winning Independence. served to bolster established institutions and long-standing social divisions. There was, however, another side to Confucianism. Confucius not only stressed social rituals, but also humaneness. Ren, sometimes translated love or kindness, is not any one virtue, but the source of all virtues. The Chinese character literally represents the relationship between ‘two persons’, or co-humanity -- the potential to live together humanely rather than scrapping like birds or beasts. Ren keeps ritual forms from becoming hollow; a ritual performed with ren has not only form, but ethical content; it nurtures the inner character of the person, furthers his/ her ethical maturation. Thus if the ‘outer’ side of Confucianism was conformity and acceptance of social roles, the ‘inner’ side was cultivation of conscience and character. Cultivation involved broad education and reflection on one's actions. It was a lifetime commitment to character building carving and polishing the stone of one's character until it was a lustrous gem.

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PRAN JAAYE, PAR SHAAN NA JAAYE IT is sad that veteran actor Pran is no more. He created ‘terror’ as a villain in more than 300 films and was used as a perfect ‘weapon’ by mothers against troublesome children. Women would tell their children that if they misbehaved Pran would be called to handle them! Such was his portrayal of villainy and the impact he created in the minds of the people through his acting prowess! A prominent landmark or a location in Mumbai must be named after this legendary actor. As they say, “Pran jaaye…par shaan na jayee”. May his soul rest in peace. — S. Krishna Kumar, Dombivli

I ATTENDED the wonderful actor Pran’s funeral, and realized that there was no importance given by Bolywood celebrities, except a few. However, most of his diehard fans, who are now in their 50s and 60s, could not catch a last glimpse of him. I think fans who are senior citizens should have been allowed to see this veteran superstar for the last time, primarily because they were the actor’s true fans who had made him the talk of the town. Our culture and emotions make it

Rasool not the first THE all-rounder cricketer Parvez Rasool is being hailed as the first one to be selected from Jammu and Kashmir for the national squad. However, if I am not OF wrong, the honour of LETTER THE DAY being the first cricket personality from that state to don

necessary for us to see our dear ones at least at their funerals. But it hurts if we can’t or are not permitted to.

IT is welcome news that the Academic Council of the Mumbai University has authorized the extension of divisions for various degree college courses in several colleges in the city (‘Room for more’, ADC, July 12). The ADC deserves to be complimented for highlighting the problem of overcrowding in classrooms to the extent of accommodating almost 140 students in a room meant for only 75, which is quite like travelling by our local trains during peak hours. This will be a great relief to students and give them more breathing space. It is necessary for the university to mon-

into other roles. He will be greatly missed. — Rajendra Aneja, Dubai

— Bhavesh Jani, Nala Sopara

PRAN SAHIB is no more but his legacy will live forever. The success of an actor lays in his portrayal of characters which allows people to even consider these characters to be real. While he was despised for being a villain on screen, he was a thorough gentleman in reality. In 1985, I had the opportunity to interview him at his residence for ‘Madhuri’ magazine. When asked, he narrated his early life like a child asked to speak about his favourite food, leaving me mesmerised by his simplicity and love for his craft. When I told him that people fear naming their children after him, he laughed. He even introduced me to his family like we had known each other for many years. Pran was an avid cricket follower and during breaks in his shoots, he would often listen to cricket commentary. He will live forever in the annals of the Hindi Film Industry, not because he was itor the implementation of this facility and see to it that colleges do not enroll more students than the prescribed limit for admissions, t aking advantage of the permission to extend. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

No more freebies

IT is heartening to learn of the Supreme Court’s directive to the Election Commission to examine the ‘freebies’ promised by various political parties in their ‘Election Manifesto’, and to put a limit to such generous offers. There is a desperate need to streamline this highly objectionable forum, as the offers of writing-off bank loans and other debts are not actually ‘freebies’. A sizeable share of the money diverted by political parties as part of these ‘freebies’ is part of the funds accrued mainly through the collection of taxes . FORGOTTEN: Current media reports The EC must spell out in unamseem to have forgotten Vivek Razdan, biguous terms the stringent limitaIndia’s first cricketer from J&K. tions ,and call for strict compliance the Indias colours should go to by all political parties with no scopr Vivek Razdan, who has played for for exemption. If implemented as his country in Test and ODI early as possible, the squandering of tax-payers’ money could be minmatches in 1989-1990. — Arun Malankar, Santa Cruz imized and utilized for more constructive purposes.

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Stop violating nature MAN-MADE disasters are taking place primarily because we go against nature. Clear cut guidelines with regard to eco-friendly measures were overlooked and sanctions were accorded to build concrete structures on the bank of rivers. Despite the hue and cry by NGOs and other organisations no one is ready to heed the warnings and leave no stone unturned to make money at the every opportunity. Mumbai is also facing similar situations and it is time to apply caution. The Government should have a proper plan

FAREWELL LEGEND: Veteran Bollywood actor Pran will be remembered for his memorable performances and dialogues. a great actor but because he was a great human being. — Ashok Goswami, Mumbai

IN the death of veteran actor Pran, the Indian film industry has lost a very talented actor and star. Between the 1950s and 1980s, no successful film could be made in India, without him as a villain or a character artist. It goes to the credit of his prodigious histrionics that he was the most dreaded villain on screen, and yet transformed himself to fit of action and if required public Participation in important projects needs to be accepted. We can learn mucg from the deluge, devastation and destruction in Uttarakhand. Instead of going all out and promoting projects for personal gains, the planning officials should think about people and their welfare also. It is time to take a step in the right direction and plan for proper action. — Anandambal Subbu, Khargar

THE sad demise of the 93-year old iconic baddie of Hindi Cinema Pran, has orphaned the Hindi film industry. He was not only a villain par excellence, but a very good human being. His villainy had a depth that none could imitate. His role in Zanjeer as a Pathan, Sharaabi and Purab Aur Paschim speaks volumes. There are in fact no words to express one’s appreciation of his performance. If being hated for make-believe acts amounts to successful on screen villainy, then Pran set the benchmark at the highest level. In his death he has left a vacuity very intricate to be filled in. May almighty God rest his noble soul in eternal peace and allow his bereaved family members to deal with this irreparable loss. RIP Pran Saab. You will ever be remembered. — K.V. Raman, Malad

ON the day that a REEL life villain died the ‘pran’ of a REAL life forto the problem. Even the slightest fumble in supply will give traders an opportunity to mark up prices. The rising population in metro cities and the LBT strike have only added salt to consumers’ wounds. Housewives are finding it difficult to provide the best of food to their children. If the same situation continues, the middle and lower income groups will suffer while people below the poverty line will perish. — Maniam Ramani, Sanpada

Soaring prices VEGETABLE prices have skyrocketed due to a demand-supply problem, while hoarding is adding

Ban coaching classes LIFE in Mumbai is hectic for most people with long working and com-

eign villain also came to an end! Is this coincidence? — T.R. Ramaswami, Kandivli

ANOTHER legend of the film industry passes away, leaving a void in the fraternity. He was an actor who spanned decades scaring and threatening heroes and damsels. He was an actor who could slip into a character so well that one would never consider him to be acting out the role, but the role taking over from him. The film industry will be unable to find a suitable replacement for him. There can never be a human being or an actor like ‘Pran Saheb’ as he was fondly called. — Mahesh Nair, Dombivili

I WAS profoundly saddened to hear of the sudden demise of India’s reel villain, Pran. His death has brought an era to an end. He has given immense pride to the Hindi Film Industry with his iconic roles and popular dialogues. He was a great actor, thorough gentleman and the nicest person. His passing away has created a void in the film industry. This is a very sad moment for his family, the film industry and the country. May he rest in peace. — Probir Kumar Bose, New Panvel

muting hours. Even children are made to spend a stressful day learning both at schools and coaching classes, with exams every other day. Why are these coaching classes thriving? Are students not taught at school, or are teachers shirking their responsibility, thus forcing students to join classes. Most students including girls stay late at these classes, thus risking their security and their health in the long run. The government should therefore close down schools and colleges if they want to encourage classes, or ban these classes altogether. Allowing both to function simultaneously will prove fatal. — Laxminarayanan B., Mumbai

Team India: The Super Kings CONGRATULATIONS to team India for following their Champions trophy win in England with a brilliant tri-series victory in the Caribbean. Captain Dhoni is known to finish games in style as he powered team India past the Sri Lankan total with massive hits to score sixteen runs in 4 deliveries, when it looked like everything was lost for us. M.S. Dhoni is one of the top cricketers in the game today and loves challenges. He leads from the front and with example which is the hallmark of champion players. India fought brilliantly in the Caribbean after losing the first two games of the series and winning the next three and subsequently the series. Youngsters came to the front when the team needed help as Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and the rest put up a brilliant show in most games, which translated into regular wins for our team.

SUPER CAPTAIN: MS Dhoni played all the right cardsto win the Tri-Series. Well done team India. Keep up the good work and one hopes the winning momentum continues for a long time to come. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

THE final match appeared one sided with Sri Lanka sailing

smoothly with an imposing score of 171 for 2 in the 38th over and progressing well to touch the 300 run mark. However, everything went awry as Sangakkara (71) was holed out by Vinay Kumar. That was the beginning of the slide as 8 wickets fell like nine pins for 30 runs. Ashwin, as the star performer, delivered telling blows, taking two wickets in an over and dismissing Sri Lanka for 201 in the end. Ashwin is a force to reckon with and contains the run rate even during power play. Ravindra Jadeja hastened the end with his tight bowling leading to a haul of 4 wickets for 23 runs. In all, the Indian bowlers bowled with a plan, trapping the Sri Lankan lower order batsmen in the web of spin cum pace bowling. Dhoni’s last over finish came as a rude shock to the Sri Lankans, who were breathing easy till the final over of the match. — C.K. Ramani, Sion

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MBMC health units will soon handle medico-legal cases to prevent time lag and give victims a better chance of survival

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excess strain on the local police and the Bhagwati Hospital, while giving victims a fair chance of survival,” added Patil. Covering an area of 79.4 square kilometres, the twincity with a population of more than 10 lakh, has a total of five police stations, Uttan,

ealth institutions operated by the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) will soon be allowed to handle medico-legal cases and issue health status certificates. Till date, the BMC-run Bhagwati Hospital in Borivli has been the nearest place (a good 10 km and two railway stations away from Bhayandar) which accepted accident and crime related cases. After this issue was raised by veteran BJP corporator Rohidas Patil, the Deputy Director of Health Services, Thane district, in an official letter to the health department, has confirmed that medical institutions run by the civic body will soon be allowed to accept such cases. “Each time there is a an accident or a crime related

medical case, the victim, escorted by police personnel, have no other option but to travel all the way to Borivli, which not only means waste of crucial life-saving time, but also wastage of money,” said Patil, who has been follow-

Bhayandar, Mira Road, Navghar and Kashimira, under its jurisdiction. “It is a good initiative and we are planning to arrange training for our doctors so that they can learn how to handle such cases,’’ said deputy municipal commissioner Dr. Sambhajji Panpatte.

Welcoming the much needed move, a senior police official, said, “These are several time sensitive cases in which physical and pathological tests need to be done on time and in case of delays, there is a lot of problem in saving lives and nailing the culprits.”

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ing-up on the issue for the past several months. “By taking cognizance of the issue, the district health department has not only ensured a much needed respite to the populace of this area, but the step would also minimize the

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Veteran actors Amitabh Bachhan with wife Jaya, and Dilip Kumar with wife Saira Banu, attend legendary actor Pran's chautha ceremony in Santacruz, on Monday.

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tacruz, were actors Amitabh Bachchan, his wife Jaya, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Karan ollywood biggies including thespian Dilip Johar's mother Hiroo, Prem Chopra, Shabana Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan on Mon- Azmi and Randhir Kapoor. Also spotted were Sanjay Khan, Subhash day attended the prayer meet held in the memory of veteran actor Pran who passed Ghai, Ramesh Taurani, Suresh Oberoi, Chunky Pandey, Jackie Shroff, Govind Nihaway on Friday. Pran, loved and feared in equal measure by lani, Gulshan Grover, music director Anandji, movie-goers for his roles in Bollywood hits Raza Murad and others. The star appeared in more than 350 Hindi like 'Milan', 'Madhumati' and 'Zanjeer', passed away at the age of 93 due to prolonged movies in a prolific career spanning six decades. illness. Pran is survived by wife Shukla Sikand, two Among those attended the 'Chautha', held between 5 to 6 p.m. at a Gurudwara in San- sons and a daughter.

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THE QUARTER

>> Are you 20-something and feel that partying with yourself would be better than partying with your friends? If yes, then maybe quarter-life crisis has made an entry into your life

LIFE CRISIS Are you a 25-year-old who is disappointed with how your life’s panning out? Is being cooped up in your house and watching movies on your own, your idea of a perfect weekend? If yes, then you might be suffering from quarter-life crises, say Dev Goswami & Priyanka Singh

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aybe my quarterlife crisis is going to grow into midlife crisis and we wouldn’t even know it. Maybe life will just be a series of crises.” This was a tweet that we came across on July 7 by @Slacklustre and we couldn’t help but retweet and share it among our 20-something friends. The result — a series of spirited nods and exclamatory phrases such as ‘spot on,’ ‘so true,’ ‘she read my mind!’ While quarterlife crisis (QLC) applies to people aged 25 to 35-years-old, the signs of it has also been alarmingly increasing in people who are in their late teens and early 20s. Post college, life is all about

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carving out a career for yourself, getting a job, making good money and finding a partner who you don’t mind getting settled with, if they are the right person. You start believing that your life is under control, until suddenly a feeling of dissatisfaction starts creeping onto you and it happens — a “I-don’t-know-whata m - I - d o i n g - w i t h - m y- l i f e” moment. Think you repeat this line quite often in your head or out loud? You might be undergoing quarterlife crisis. We tell you all that you need to know about the QLC quandary.

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symptoms of a quarter life crises. And no, we aren’t talking about you having arguments with your partner every day. We are talking about the tendency to ask yourself deeper questions such as do you want to be with your partner in a longThe term quarter-life crisis was derived from term relationship. If you’re single, you might midlife crisis. Here we tell you about the find yourself constantly worrying about how it’s too late to find someone who’s perfect for you. primary differences between the two: You might also find yourself conflicted — while you don’t want to take all your random and onMiDLife crisis (MLc) • Happens to people in their early 30s to the-spot dates off the table, you end up feeling unfilled by such dates or encounters. early 50s. • Anxiety that arises due to half of life ‘I’ll fail again.’ being over. Do you lie in your bed every night, thinking • Nostalgia about their 20s. about the several ways in which you could fail at • Dissatisfaction with the way life turned out. • Feel trapped because of the lack of dynamism. your new assignment? You might also feel that you have opted for the wrong college course • Hating the perpetually boring stability. and now there’s no way you can do anything about it. Your fear of failure is not just limited to Quarter-Life crisis (QLc) current assignments, work or • Happens to the millennial generation (early your relationships. You fear that you’ll fail so bad that 20s to 30). • Anxiety that arises out of how your future is it will have a major negative effect on your whole life. This fear of failure also stops you going to be like. from trying anything new. • Nostalgia about school and college life. • Dissatisfaction with the way life is turning out. • Feel confused and vulnerable because of the ‘Friends? What friends?’ People suffering from quarter-life crises tend to many options. avoid their friends and group events. Going • Craving for stability. clubbing or for parties doesn’t seem interesting to you anymore and if you do end up going for a inDicators of a QLc party, you find yourself thinking how much If you experience any five of the following better it would have been if you were alone. You situations or feelings then it is most likely that feel alienated from all your friends and all of a sudden it feels that all of them are ‘boring.’ you are suffering from a quarter-life crisis.

Distinguish between: MLc anD QLc

>> Lack of interest in life is also a sign of QLC

‘I want to do something crazy.’ You haven’t figured out what you want from life and you’re trapped in a job that you hate. You have this yearning to do something drastic to your life such as move to another country, change your career altogether, go back to studying again or then even get bald and become a monk (true story). All of a sudden, all these options seem so much more tempting than the life that you are trying to wade through. ‘But should I do it?’ As mentioned in the previous point, you have so many appealing alternatives in your head, but you are indecisive about all of them. In fact, indecisiveness has started making frequently scary appearances in your life. You have the freedom to take up anything you want since you are young, but you’re scared that whatever you pick up will not rise up to your expectations and you’ll not find what you are craving for. This would bring you back to square one. ‘I wish I had never grown up.’ This is the most common desire that the millennial generation faces. Constant comparisons are made between your current life and school/college life. Sometimes you also think that it was much easier as your parents had to make life’s major decisions for you and if they turned out wrong, you had someone to blame. But now, you can’t blame anyone. What’s more? Your atheist/agnostic tendencies aren’t helping your case one bit. ‘It’s too late to find the one.’ Relationship problems is one the most common

‘Wedding bells?! Not again!’ Are you getting increasingly annoyed with the many engagement/marriage announcements that seem to be popping up on your Facebook page? Well, despite the observations about the age of marriage shifting in our country, the fact remains that ages 25 to 28 are those when you’ll find most people getting married. And being bombarded with the news of your friends taking leaps in their lives, you might be left wondering what exactly you’re doing with your own.

>> In quarter-life crisis, you might feel that your friends have become boring and you don’t enjoy spending time with them anymore

Managing QLc

Heave a sigh of relief as you can manage your quarter-life crises. In order to do this, you first need to understand that this is psychological and so, your ability to manage it successfully rests on you recognising that you are suffering from it. We have listed the symptoms and if you find that most of them hold true for you, read these tips on managing it: share your problems: It is improbable that your parents suffered from a quarter life crisis, but they have been through life and they are the best people who can help. Talk to them. Tell ‘This is not what I thought.’ them exactly how you feel and even if they can’t Do you constantly feel that your 20s are not help you with a solution, talking to them will turning out to be how you expected they would? make you feel less lonely. It is another sign that quarter-life crises has take a break: It is quite possible that all the come in to your life. From unhealthy pressures of life are getting to you and you’re addictions to a better job, you had thought that simply burned out. So, take a break. Go on a a number of things would be out of or in your vacation or take up a hobby; anything that you life. But, that hasn’t happened and is thus, find interesting and that you know will getting you down. refresh you. Look over your life: Times like these, it is entirely possible that you think the situation is worse than it actually is. So, think about your life so far and instead of your shortcomings, focus on your achievements. Prevention Decide what you want: One of the reasons the We spoke to psychologist Kinjal Pandya to current time is being so tough on you is that know what she thinks about QLC and you’re confused about a lot of things, from what whether it can be prevented: you want in your relationships to your career “Quarter-life crisis started making regular goals, you don’t know where you are or what you occurrences in India from the year 2005. want. So, sit down and think about what you This happens because the Generation Y, want. Think about all your dreams and draw up since the time they were children, are a list of goals and aims. inculcated with more materialism than Make a plan: No matter what your brain thinks, values. Parents start talking about how they tell yourself it is not too late for anything. And, it should earn good money, have an excellent is true. You’re in your 20s, your whole life is still career and expect them to be best at what ahead of you and if you think that you’ve missed they do. This leads to a germination of out on something that you really wanted, now is anxiety from an early stage among children the right time to work towards it. because they get extremely scared of stop comparing: Don’t define your satisfaction failure. This only hampers their adventurous from your life based on what others have streak and desire to try something new. achieved. Find out what success means to you Also, the youngsters these days are trying and work towards achieving it; we’re willing to and getting everything very early in life. Be it bet that for some of you, you’ll realise that gadgets like iPad and mobile phones to you’re already on the right path. getting into relationships and physical get it together: Okay, so you feel that you’ve intimacy. This leads to boredom as there’s completely messed up your life? The simple nothing to look forward to in life. To prevent solution is to forget what’s happened so far and this, parents need to be a little less grave move on in life. Use a few of the tips we’ve talked about their children’s failures and about above (drawing up a list of goals, getting a encourage them to try different things.” break, making a plan) and work towards achieving that.

voices We spoke to a few 20-something people who believe that they suffer from quarter-life crisis and what are they going through. Here are their two-bits: “I think I've become extremely boring and I'm not even ashamed to admit it. I no longer enjoy going out clubbing and prefer staying home on weekends and sleeping instead. My Facebook feed is full of pictures from my friends who are married, engaged, pregnant and they're all my age. Though that is annoying, I actually do like being 25 and think that age is just a number.” —- Samreen Samad, 25 “I regularly question myself about where I am in life. Add to that the nagging thought about marriage at the back of my mind and that makes me think that I suffer from quarter life crises. I am happy that there is no pressure from my parents on any front though and I plan to deal with it by taking each day as it comes.” — Faye Rodrgiues, 25 “A few reasons I feel I am going through quarter life crises is that all my friends are in proper careers and I feel that I’m adrift. Also, the fact that I am single right now too adds to that. At the same time, I feel that most ‘reasons’ are just excuses; when don't things don't go your way, or exactly the way you imagined, you get low and you try and find a reason for it. I feel that the less you think about it, the faster you get out of it.” — Ajeet Mahale, 24

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Hello Fatty! >> Don’t shy away from eating a little dark chocolate. It will actually help you eat less by reducing your hunger

3. olive oil

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Oil is considered to be fattening and because of this several people tend to avoid it altogether. However, olive oil is very rich in cancer-fighting polyphenols and monounsaturated fats. It also contains high levels of adiponectin, which helps break down fats in the body. So, instead of cutting back on oil, switch to a healthy oil such as olive oil.

4. dArk ChoColAte We all know that dark chocolate is good for your heart, but did you know that it also keeps weight gain at bay. Dark chocolate contains cocoa butter, a source of digestion-slowing stearic acid. Since dark chocolate takes more time to process, it staves off hunger and helps you lose weight.

5. seeds Eating the right amount of seeds (about a handful) can help you lose or maintain weight by satiating your appetite and stabilising your blood sugar levels. Try flax, chia (sabja), hemp, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Don’t forget the seed butters too!

6. Butter Butter is a natural fat that men and women have eaten for thousands of years. Fat, like that found in butter, is necessary in order to help your body absorb several healthy nutrients. Without fat, your body can’t absorb carotenoids — powerful disease-fighting antioxidants found in colourful vegetables — or fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E and K. So, go ahead and eat butter (in moderation) without feeling guilty.

7. sour CreAm All of us have been told to avoid sour cream or to eat the light version of it at some point or the other. The percentage of fat in sour cream is high, but the total amount isn’t. A serving of sour cream (2tbsp) contains half the amount of calories that’s in a single tablespoon of mayonnaise.

8. CoConut oil

It’s time to dispel the belief that fat makes you fat. It’s the sugar, gluten and other chemicals in our food that are the real culprits. Tejasvi Desai tells you what foods might not make sense to you, but they do, to your body

1. AvoCAdos Avocados are called “butter pears” because of their high fat content. But, most of the fat is monounsaturated, which is why it is hearthealthy. Moderation is essential, since a medium avocado boasts of 30g of fat. Try substituting avocados for butter or cream cheese, or replace the mayo in your sandwich with slices of avocado.

2. eggs Eggs are an inexpensive and easy source of protein. We often think that egg whites are a healthier option over whole eggs because they contain less fat, and while it’s true that the egg yolk contains some fat, it is also packed with important nutrients. One whole egg contains 5g of fat, but only 1.5g of it is saturated. Eggs are also a good source of choline, an important B vitamin that helps regulate your brain, nervous system and cardiovascular system.

Though high in saturated fat, coconut oil is made up of medium-chain fatty acids that have been shown to actually speed up your metabolism. Coconut oil is also associated with lowering blood sugar levels, which also helps in weight loss.

9. FAtty Fish The term “fatty fish” may sound unappealing, but these are the tastiest and healthiest foods from the sea. Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are unlike the bad saturated fat you find in most meats. However, health benefits from fish are cancelled out if you deep-fry them.

10. nuts Your best bets for nutrition are almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Even though they contain a lot of fat, it is all healthy fat. Almonds are the richest in vitamin E; walnuts contain a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid; and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that are important for eye health. Nut eaters are less likely to develop type II diabetes and have a reduced risk of heart disease.

We’ve grown up thinking that whole milk is fatty and high in calories and because of this, skimmed milk became the obvious dairy of choice. It’s true that whole milk contains more calories and fat, but restricting calories is not the only way to lose weight. And, if you’re worried about the cholesterol content in whole milk, don’t — as long as you drink a regular amount and don’t go overboard, milk isn’t going to add to your problems. The fat content in whole milk is double that of most skimmed milks, is still negligible on the fat scale. Skimmed milk is definitely less nutritious, which is why whole milk may be a better option. The cream in whole milk is what contains the vitamins A, D, E and K, which are important to get all the benefits that come with drinking milk such as keeping your bones healthy and fighting infections. And that’s not it, skimmed milk is a also a bit tasteless. If all this wasn’t enough reason, the Archives of Disease in Childhood recently performed studies that suggest that children that drink skimmed milk can actually develop obesity faster as they grow older. If you feed children nutritious milk, they’ll crave less sugary, fatty food and even for adults, whole milk is much more nutritious.

Closer home

Indian nutritionists however, haven’t caught on to the study yet and still recommend skimmed milk. Vinod Channa, celebrity fitness expert, says, “I recommend skimmed milk because it is low in fat, cholesterol and calories. So, it makes for a good choice for those who are watching their weight. Full fat milk contains milkfat and is high on cholesterol. It also contains nutrients such as protein and calcium and fatty acids which is good for brain development. But, I would pick skimmed milk.” So, what choice do you make? We’ll leave that up to you to decide.

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PET READY? >> Getting a pet means that your furry friend is always in the picture. Are you ready for that? Take the quiz to find out

Bringing a pet home is like adding a member to your family. Take this quiz by Priyanka Singh to find out if you are ready for the responsibility

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1 vary your terraIn One of the best ways to reduce the fat in your lower body is to do challenging exercises. You can do so by varying the terrain you jog on. Instead of a straight, flat road or track, opt for steeper or uneven surfaces. This will make your lower body muscles work harder.

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hana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten.” As we quote this line from the movie Lilo & Stitch, our intention is to explain to everyone who owns or wishes to own a pet that they are not just animals; they become family. So, while you might want to bring a furry friend home, are you ready to welcome one into your life? Pets are more than just cute eye candy or friendly companions — you have to take good care of them. Take this quiz to find out whether you’re ready.

In your offIce chaIr Try to read this is with a straight face. You can tone your butt even when you’re sitting on your office chair. Simply squeeze your butt and then release. You might find this funny, but once you’ve done that enough number of times and your butt starts aching, you’ll understand what we mean. Also, you can make the exercise difficult by holding the squeeze for a few seconds before releasing.

Is your job the kind that doesn’t involve a lot of travelling and erratic work schedules? a. Yes. b. No. Is everyone in your family free from allergies? a. Yes. b. No. Are you financially stable and think that you can afford a pet? a. Yes b. No. Are you okay with your furniture getting slightly damaged once in a while because of your pet? a. Yes. b. No.

ARE YOU READY?

verdIct: If your answers comprise of mostly As, landlord after you bring a pet home. Get

then we’d like to congratulate you as you can welcome a furry member home any time you want. But, if your choices veer more towards Bs, then you may need a little more patience or come to terms with never being able to have a pet because you would be a terrible pet owner. Don’t agree with us? Read on as we explain why you are eligible or non-eligible to have a pet and what aspects you need to be sure of before you plan to bring one home.

your toy, not: Pets are not toys. If you are planning to bring a pet home for your entertainment, we suggest you buy a tablet or something equivalent to that. Pets bring you happiness, joy and love and are so much more than a source of entertainment. If you are bringing a pet home because you love animals, then you are fit to be a pet parent. landlord ISSueS: Don’t check with your

familiarised with his opinions about pets and your building’s opinion on pets before you take the step. You also need to figure out if the pet that you are planning to bring home will be comfortable in your house. For example, getting a Rottweiler or German Shepherd in a one-room-kitchen flat would be disastrous.

tIme matterS: Pets are like human beings,

only with four legs. They require food, water, exercise and a lot of tender love and care (TLC). You can’t ignore them or leave them alone for long durations. If you travel a lot, your pet will end up being and feeling lonely in the house. After all, how frequently will your friends take care of your pet when you’re busy travelling? Ultimately, they’ll get more attached to them than you.

tolerant famIly: If a family member hates pets or is allergic to them, then this will not only create problems in the family (if you get the pet

>> Follow our tips to get your bottom in good shape

cut out Sugar As you know, fat deposits on your body are usually caused by excess sugar that can’t burn off. And your butt is one such region where the excess fat gets stored. So, while buying foods always check the list of ingredients to ensure that you don’t end up consuming extra sugar.

StepS InStead of elevator Steps are one of the best ways to provide your body with an intense workout. So, whenever you can, always opt to use the stairs instead of the elevator. And in case you don’t come across many steps during your day, take out 10 minutes every day to walk up and down the stairs.

vItamIn m: You also make a certain financial

commitment when you get a pet. The cost of having a pet today is not cheap. Things such as spaying and neutering, regular veterinary care, grooming, toys, food, kitty litter and other expenses can add up quickly. If you are broke by the end of every month, we suggest you bring your pet after that much awaited promotion of yours.

too fuSSy?: Do you like your home to remain

spic and span? Do you get annoyed when your things are misplaced or moved even by an inch? Do you loathe the slightest scratch on your furniture? If the answer to our questions has been positive, then we hate to break this to you, but you can never have a pet, unless you’re ready to drop your fussy attitude.

no draStIc dIetS Never fall prey to promises of a diet helping you lose your fat within an X amount of days. Unlike your belly fat, the fat around your butt and thighs is not very responsive to drastic diet changes. Following a healthy, well-balanced diet is a better idea.

Keep your abS In Shape Yes, we know that this article is about your butt. To get your butt in shape, make sure you exercise your abs. But, in order to ensure strong abs, you need to make sure your core muscles are fit. So, don’t forget to add ab crunches and sit-ups to your workout routine.

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freeStyle SwImmIng Freestyle swimming might not be the most intensive swimming stroke (that’s the butterfly stroke) but when it comes to your lower body, freestyle swimming kicks are the best. They work your glutes, thighs and butt really well and since you’ll be in water you won’t feel the intensity as much, helping you go on an extra lap or two.

Dev Goswami tell you how you can shape up your derriére in ten simple ways

lungeS Just like squats, lunges are another great exercise to work your glutes and improve your butt. Include all kinds of lunges in your workout — forward lunges, backward lunges, lunges with dumbbells and walking lunges. Also keep in mind that the deeper your lunge will be, more effectively you’ll work your butt.

5 >> When your laptop starts resembling your pillow, you’ve got a midday slump on your hands

home) but also for your pet. If this is the case, then we suggest you wait for a while and welcome your pet home once you move out of your current house.

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Do you get offended when people refer to their pet as their toy? a. Yes. b. No. (For those who don’t own their own home) Is your landlord okay with you having a pet? a. Yes. b. No.

uSe reSIStance However much you might not like using equipment, adding resistance to your workout will only do you good, especially when you want to tone your butt. Use resistance bands while performing squats and it will be much more effective in toning your butt than the normal exercise.

If all elSe faIlS If after trying everything, you’re still not satisfied with the results, you should ask a fitness trainer to draw up a workout schedule that is specifically meant to tone your butt. He or she will tell you about a number of exercises that you can do to help reduce fat from the region.

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slump! It’s that time of the day when you’re head’s getting heavy and your eyes are slowly closing. But, it’s only 3pm. Glynda Alves urges you to sit up and take this quiz to see if you’re contributing to your afternoon slump

Do you skip meals? a. Yes. b. No. Do you hunch over your keyboard or desk? a. Yes. b. No. Do you have a bottle of water on your desk that you sip constantly? a. No.

b. Yes. Is your lunch calorie heavy? Does it include a lot of carbohydrates? a. Yes. b. No. Does your mid-morning cup of coffee contain a lot of sugar? a. Yes. b. No.

moStly as If you feel like you’re about to fall asleep on your keyboard, listen up: you’re doing it to yourself. Your irregular meal timings force your body to compensate for your rapidly dwindling energy supplies. Also, poor posture and lack of hydration depletes your energy. Have a substantial breakfast, a light lunch, cut back on sugar and sip water to help banish that midday slump. moStly bs You aren’t contributing to that exhausted feeling that strikes in the afternoon. Your answers reveal that your lifestyle isn’t to blame. However, if you do suffer from it frequently, get up, get moving and see to it that you get enough sleep at night.

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Do you find the gym with its dumbbells, pull-up bars and treadmills too boring? Your neighbourhood playground could remedy your boredom. Dev Goswami tells you how

henever you look at a swing or slide, what is the first thing that comes to mind? We’re betting that most of you will recall happy childhood memories. However, what if we were to tell you that those slides and swings that you spent much of your childhood on, could actually turn out to be fantastic workout equipment? Find out how you can get a full-body workout at your neighborhood playground.

Warm up If the park has a jogging track, it’s the perfect area for a warm up. Just jog for a couple of laps and your muscles should be ready. In case there isn’t a jogging track, you can jog from your home to the playground.

LoWer body Slides and park benches can work great for lower body workouts. Below are a few exercises you can try: Ladder step-up: Stand behind a slide, facing the ladder. With your right leg, step on the highest rung that you can reach. Bring your left leg up, next to your right. Now, climb down one leg at a time and repeat with the other leg. side lunge: Stand at the bottom of the slide with your back towards it. Keep your hands on your waist, bend your left leg backwards and place it on the edge of the slide. Now, bend your right knee till your thigh is parallel to the ground. Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise with both legs.

upper body Doing upper body workouts in the playground is more convenient in comparison to

the lower body workouts. We tell you how: monkey bar pull-up: In case the playground doesn’t have a monkey-bar, you can use the bar which holds the swings. As far as the exercise is concerned, do we really need to explain? Switch between an overhead and underhand grip for best results. In case you can’t do pull-ups at all, build your strength by hanging from the bar for 30 seconds and/ or by doing push-ups.

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>> All you have to do is make your way towards the nearest playground to bring some freshness into your exercise regime

sWing roW: Stand behind a swing and grab the chain with both your hands. Lean back till you body is at a 45° angle to the ground. Now use your arms, shoulders and chest to bring your torso toward your hands. Repeat at least 10 times. Once you’re experienced enough, you can lean back further to increase the intensity.

Core These core exercises are a little tricky to perform as far your balance is concerned. So, be careful while doing them: swing knee tucks: Place your palms on the ground, keep your hands shoulder-width apart and rest your feet firmly on the seat of a swing (similar to a push-up position). Now, bend your knees and pull the swing ahead, so that your knees come close to your chest. Ensure that your hands are steady and do not move much. sLide sit up: Sit on top of a slide and lock your feet behind the top rung. Lie all the way back as far as you can go or till your torso is on the slide (you might want to put a rug beneath, so that the edges of the slide don’t cut in to you). Now do a good, old sit up/ crunch.

« Know more: How To TreaT a sHoe biTe Got a shoe bite free on the purchase of your monsoon footwear? Tejasvi Desai tells you how to tend to one >> If you notice a shoe bite on your foot, discontinue wearing the pair of shoes that led to the bite

Getting shoe bites is a regular occurrence during the monsoon. But, don’t take it lightly as it can turn into a rather painful problem. Here are a few tips to help you treat a shoe bite:

stop Wearing them

The first thing to do when get a shoe bite is to stop wearing that particular pair of shoes. Do not wear them until the wound heals completely, otherwise the bite is prone to get even more painful.

Leave it open

Wear light and airy footwear until the

wound heals. The footwear should preferably be open, so as to allow the wound to air. Apply an antiseptic cream or lotion to the wound. Do not keep it covered with a bandage all the time as that will only make it worse.

stay aWay from Water

Make sure you avoid getting the wound wet, especially in dirty water as it may get infected. When you go for a shower, temporarily cover the shoe bite with a waterproof band-aid or cover your entire foot with a plastic bag. Dry the wound immediately in case it gets wet.

riCe fLour for reLief

In case your shoe bite is getting increasingly itchy and painful, apply a paste of rice flour on the wound and wipe it off once it dries. This will give you instant pain relief. For a burning sensation, apply aloe vera gel to soothe the skin.

aCCeLerate the sCar heaLing proCess

Applying antiseptic powder, turmeric or a paste made from crushed neem leaves to the shoe bite, two to three times a day, will help accelerate the process of healing the scar.

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>> What you refer to as common cold might just turn out to be a cubicle cold because of your workplace conditions

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Middle east plague A virus in Saudi Arabia has health officials worried about its impact, especially if it goes global. Dev Goswami tells you more In a disturbing development that is reminiscent of the past, health officials and authorities are concerned about the threat of a virus spreading across the world. In the 14th century, ‘Black Death’ exploded in Arabia and an estimated third of the population was killed. It spread across the Islamic world through infected religious pilgrims and the same is feared of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) that was first discovered in June last year.

Why is it so serious?

CubiCle Colds If you’re sneezing and sniffling through the year no matter how well you take care of yourself, you may want to point a finger at your workplace, says Rhea Dhanbhoora

ith our fast-paced, career oriented lives, getting a blocked nose and sniffling through the day doesn’t seem like much of a tragedy. So what if you have sneezing fits almost every other day and your nose is runny at least once a month? After all, you can’t expect anything less if you’ve been holed up in an air conditioned room for hours on end daily. ENT consultant, Dr. Ritu Sheth tells us that this type of cold is appropriately called a cubicle cold and that they are becoming increasingly common in the city, especially amongst people with desk jobs. Read on to find out what Dr. Ritu has to say about cubicle colds.

Why are they caused at Work? What makes a cubicle cold specifically ‘work based’? For one thing, in a city like Mumbai, every time you step into an air conditioned office, the temperature fluctuates from possibly extremely warm and humid, to suddenly cold and relatively dry. It may seem like a relief but the constant change of temperatures (especially if you step in and out of work often) leads to dormant viruses in your nose getting active again. Not to mention all the stale air that’s being circulated through the office, polluting the air and causing allergens to pop up which results in you sneezing and sniffling

recognising a cubicle cold “Cubicle colds are prevalent all through the year but they are generally more common during the summer and monsoon,” says Dr. Ritu. Although symptoms such as blocked and stuffy noses are signs of the common cold, if they seem aggravated when you’re at work it’s probably a sign of a cubicle cold. Dr. Ritu tells us that some people can experience a dry cough and persistent sneezing for months on end, while others are affected merely for a few weeks. So, how does she know when a patient is

Quick tips

Dr. Ritu advises us to remember these quick tips next time you want to avoid a cubicle cold: l The air conditioning settings should ideally be set at around 24°C, even during summer. The temperature should be at a comfortable level so that it’s not too extreme a switch from the temperature outdoors. l It’s advisable not to take over-the-counter drugs and consult an ENT specialist if you persistently develop a stuffy or runny nose as soon as you enter office. l It is important to keep yourself hydrated. Airing out the rooms by opening the windows once in a while would also help.

suffering from a cubicle cold? “When I ask for the type of environment they work in, most people (90% of the cases) tell me that they work in cold, air conditioned environments for prolonged hours. People who already have an allergenic tendency of getting a cold will have more severe symptoms. Their eyes will water and they may experience mild to severe headaches.”

keep them aWay You can’t leave office to avoid them and we are sure it is not possible to turn off the air conditioning. Other than increasing your immunity, there are a few precautions you can request your office to take in order to keep yourself from getting a cubicle cold. “The air conditioning vents and filters need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Besides that, carpets and curtains need to be regularly maintained to reduce microbial content. If the air conditioner vents are not serviced, they become a breeding ground for fungal growth. The spores from these fungi get dispersed by the air conditioner blast in an enclosed office space. As the air is constantly re-circulated, slowly and steadily the spore count increases,” says Dr. Ritu. If they don’t agree to your suggestions, perhaps you could show them this article. After all, no one wants an office full of sick employees!

The concern of health officials stems from the fact that this year, millions of Muslims from around the world will visit religious sites such as Mecca, Medina and other Saudi Arabian holy sites. Further cause for worry comes from the fact that very little is known about MERS. It is still not understood as to how the disease is transmitted and even less is known regarding its origins. All that is known is that MERS has a mortality rate of 55% which is higher than its close cousin — severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Just like SARS, MERS spreads through close contact, shared medical instruments and coughing. Once inside your body the virus sparks a series of reactions that will destroy your lung functions. And even if you do survive MERS, you will need to undergo years of rehabilitation.

What is being done?

As far as containing the spread of the disease is concerned, the United Nations has commended Saudi Arabia for its efforts. However, neither the government nor the World Health Organisation have placed any explicit travel regulations as of now. Some countries, such as the Philippines, have started thermal scanning of immigrants coming from Saudi Arabia. Nepal, meanwhile has asked hospitals to adopt precautionary measures for treating patients with respiratory problems. MERS has been proven difficult to control even by the most advanced and well-funded hospitals and there isn’t any vaccine, drug or diagnostic test available yet. It is obvious to expect that more concrete steps will soon be taken, however, the threat of this disease, contained to small numbers so far, spreading worldwide is quite worrisome.

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Every district to have I-T office by 2013 N

EW DELHI: Every district in the country will have at least one Income-Tax office once the ambitious cadre restructuring of the department is implemented by the end of this year. The proposal was discussed at length and approved at a recent meeting of top I-T and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) officials as they sat down to plan the rollout of the recent government decision which sanctioned a large-scale cadre restructuring of the department and created 20,751 posts, in various ranks, in the I-T department. The CBDT, the apex policy making body of the tax department, has put its stamp of approval on the decision. "The effort will be to create an I-T office in every district of India. This would not only reduce the hardship of taxpayers residing in mofussil and small towns but also widen the tax base bringing in more revenue to the government kitty," a top official privy to the development said.

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A month after U'khand disaster, 5,748 still missing; not to be declared dead yet: CM

EHRADUN: The deadline for locating 5,748 people still missing in the Uttarakhand disaster ended on Monday, exactly a month after the catastrophe, but Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said they will not be declared dead yet. Bahuguna, however, said the process of paying monetary relief of Rs.5 lakh each to the kin of those dead and

missing in the flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that struck the hill state on June 15 will commence from Tuesday. He also said the mission to trace the missing will continue, reports PTI. But if the missing persons are found, the family will have to return the relief money, he said at a joint news conference with Union Min-

ister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla. When asked whether the missing are being presumed dead, Bahuguna said, "This is hoping against hope but we can't declare them dead." Setting a deadline, the Chief Minister had said last week that those who are still missing will be presumed dead if they remain untraced

till July 15. Out of Rs.5 lakh to be given to the next of kin of the missing, Rs.3.5 lakh will be paid by the Centre and the rest by the respective state governments. "After tabulation of lists of missing persons received from other states and the ones available with us a total of 5,748 persons are missing till date out of which 934 are from Uttarakhand," he said.

WATERWORLD… Villagers try to save themselves from rains in the flood-hit Harishchandra Pur in Malda district, West Bengal, on Monday.

‘Over 55 pc adolescent girls, boys suffering from anaemia’ N

EW DELHI: Contrary to popular perception that only the fairer sex suffers from anaemia, over 55 per cent of both adolescent girls and boys are anaemic in the country, according to National Family Health Survey 3 data. "It is a myth that only girls suffer from anaemia. According to the NFHS 3 data, over 55 per cent of both adolescent girls and boys are anaemic," said Anuradha Gupta, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). "Anaemia in adolescent girls enhances risk of preterm delivery and having babies with low birth weight. These babies are more likely to be ill and not reach the age of one year. It is esti-

mated that anaemia is the underlying cause for 20-40 per cent of maternal deaths," Gupta said. Explaining further she said that worm infestation, caused mainly due to open deification, poor sanitation and poor water quality, also causes anaemia. Anaemia can affect physical and cognitive development in both boys and girls and their intelligent quotient. These even make adolescents prone to infection and lead to other serious diseases. Talking about the initiative, she said under the programme all adolescent children in 6 to 12th standard at government and government aided/ municipal schools will be given a Iron Folic Acid (IFA) tablets once a week under the direct ob-

servation of teachers, and Albendazole twice a year for deworming.

Further, the adolescent practises for increasing iron boys and girls will be in- intake and about the signififormed of the correct dietary cance of preventing worm infestation and encourage adoption of correct hygiene practises including use of footwear to prevent worm infestation. Out of school adolescent girls in the age of 10-19 years will also be provided with the tablets free of cost under the Rajiv Gandhi Programme Scheme for the Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (SABLA) through the Anganwadi centres. Commenting on the recent reports of children taking ill after consuming IFA tablets, Gupta said that nausea, vomiting or pain in abdomen are some common side-effects which will are temporary. But the in long time it will help these women

in handling the disease. The progress of the programme will be monitored by the State Health Department at state level. The state WIFS Advisory Committee will include officers from Health, Education and Women and Child Developments departments. In the same way, District WIFS advisory committee will monitor the progress of the programme at district level. The ministry has allocated Rs 135 crore for this project. With this programme, the Health Ministry aims to target 13 crore adolescents in the country. The programme would be officially launched in Karnataka on July 17 and all the states will be implementing the programme henceforth.

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TOP VIEW “FICCI would once again like to reiterate the need to gear up steps to address the issue of supply side bottlenecks. There is an urgent need to enhance public investment in agriculture as against subsidies and step up agriculture productivity.“

Naina Lal Kidwai, President, FICCI.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Nirmal Bang calls a ‘Buy’ on Infosys Tech CMP: Rs. 2742 Target Rs. 2860

Uptrend Continues

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (July 16, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Monday (July 15, 2013) a net 21.80 points (0.36%) and closed at the 6030 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 5991 points level. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 5980 points level at 9.38 a.m. The index then rose sharply into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 2.15 p.m. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6038 points level at 2.35 p.m. The market then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a choppy session and moved in a range of 57 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 33 were gainers, while 17 stocks closed in the red. All the sectoral indices barring power and IT closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in FMCG and capital goods stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 15.69%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 799 were gainers, 552 were losers and 57 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues). RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

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

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

The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market with a positive bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5773 points level. The next support is at the 5636 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6108 points level. The next resistance is at the 6204 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 = 6017 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 5995. Support (2) = 5959. Resistance (1) = 6052. Resistance (2) = 6074. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index af ter having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a white body candle on substantially higher volumes. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index is above the 5, 15, 25 and 200 day’s moving ave rages and al l the four averages are risi ng. Moreover, the velocity paramete rs too are posi tively trended. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a fur ther up move unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 5930) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 5827) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 5794) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 5839) Positive. Overall Market Strength/Weakness:

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Delivers Above Muted Expectations; Upgrade To Hold: Infosys’ 1QFY14 revenue beat expectations led by healthy on-site volume growth, signifying good project starts. Higher employee utilisation rate and rupee depreciation offset the impact of residual wage hikes, leading to flattish margins. This aided net profit to rise 5.7%/2.1% above our/consensus estimates, respectively. While the management continues to be cautious regarding the business environment, we believe key positive signs have emerged over the past couple of quarters, notably a strong YoY increase in on-site volume and rise in employee utilisation rate. We expect Infosys to start showing more consistency in its results going forward, given the above-stated positive factors. We believe the street has adjusted to the “higher revenue growth at the cost of margins” theme that Infosys will have to focus on and do not expect this to impact the valuation. Healthy on-site volume growth, utilisation rate good signs, upgrade to Hold: Key positive signs have emerged over the past two quarters, notably a strong YoY increase in on-site volume and a rise in employee utilisation rate. We expect Infosys to start showing more consistency in its results going forward, given the above-stated positive factors. We believe the street has adjusted to the “higher revenue growth at the cost of margins” theme that Infosys will have to focus on and do not expect this to impact the valuation. We have upgraded the stock to Hold from Sell with a revised TP of Rs 2,860 (Rs 2,400 earlier) owing to a slight rise in our EPS estimates and a higher PE multiple of 14.5x FY15E EPS (12.5x FY15E EPS earlier).

ICICI Direct calls a ‘Buy’ on Shoppers Stop CMP: Rs. 377 Target Rs. 435

We met the management of Shoppers Stop (SSL). The company believes that quality real estate will be difficult to acquire, going forward. Hence, it is continuing its expansion plan despite the grim economic situation. SSL has added ~17 departmental stores in FY12 and FY13, and plans to add about eight to nine stores each year for the next three years (YTDFY14 – six stores added already). On the HyperCity front, store addition is likely to be restricted to about two/year as the focus remains on first making the format profitable and then pressing the growth button. The management expects to add ~1.4 million sq ft over the next three years. The departmental stores are doing fairly well with stores in existence for more than a year operating at 7-8% EBITDA margins. As we have repeatedly said in the past, the turnaround of HyperCity remains the key monitorable. We maintain BUY on Shoppers Stop with a target of Rs 435. All eyes on HyperCity; departmental stores perform well; maintain BUY: While it is business as usual for departmental stores, the losses of the HyperCity segment continue to dent the overall performance. The management aims to achieve EBITDA and PAT level break even in FY14E and FY15E, respectively. Bearing in mind the long term prospects, we maintain BUY rating on Shoppers Stop with a target price of Rs 435.

Anand Rathi calls a ‘Buy’ on Lovable Lingerie CMP: Rs. 271 Target Rs. 343

Key takeaways from management meet Slowdown in discretionary spends: Lovable is experiencing a shrinking in its premium (>Rs 350) lingerie products. Higher inflation and slowing GDP growth have led consumers to downtrade, and average realizations have dropped 5-7%. To retain customers and maintain volumes, the company has introduced a range of products ranging from Rs 250 to Rs 350. As the slowdown is more prominent in urban areas, Lovable is facing hurdles in driving volumes (~80% of its revenues arise in urban India). Major capex and business re-structuring largely over: In FY2-13 major capex of Rs 312m was completed. The company does not visualise any major capex for at least two years if volume growth continues at ~10%. The national launch of Daisy Dee and the restructuring of Lovable’s distribution is complete. We believe the benefit of the aggressive investing in building strengths over the past two years would be reaped in FY14 as well as in FY15. Our take: We value the stock at Rs 343 at a PE of 20x Sep’14e earnings. Stable cotton prices as well as the 6% price hikes in Dec’12 would help to a 19% earnings CAGR over FY13-15. Also, we expect other income to be higher in FY14 than in FY13. Please send all business and corporate related mails to business@afternoondc.in

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NEWS FLASH

S&P BSE Sensex regains 20,000-level. Mukesh Ambani's RGTIL wins licence for Shahdol-Phulpur line. Tata Technologies inks MoU with BITS Pilani to design and implement specialised educational programmes. HPCL to partner Shapoorji Pallonji Group for Rs 5000 crore LNG terminal on Gujarat coast.

By A Business Reporter

modity and crude prices. Take the example of crude oil. While the current nflation has stayed within the Re- dollar price of crude oil (Indian basserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) com- ket) is almost 20 per cent below its fort zone of 5 per cent for three peak of 2009, its rupee value is oscumonths now and weak demand con- lating 2009 peak levels, thanks to the tinues to keep core inflation benign. sharp slide in the rupee against the June WPI inflation was at 4.86%. But dollar. In the last 3 months (April-June), this reprieve will be short-lived if the rupee continues to be weak through had the rupee stayed at March 2013 the year. “We believe that the shock levels, India would have saved about from the rupee depreciation will Rs 5,000 crore on crude oil imports. manifest in the form of higher WPI Over the past 15 months, India’s inflation in the coming months”, says crude oil import bill went up by nearly Rs 85,000 crore, on account of Crisil Research. Already, the weak rupee is offset- rupee depreciation. Depreciation of the rupee raises ting the gains from low global com-

Inflation rises to 4.86%, onion prices up 114%

nflation rose to 4.86 per cent in June, driven mainly by rising prices of food articles, especially vegetables including onion. Inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) had stood at 4.70 per cent in May. In June, 2012, it was 7.58 per cent. As per official data released yesterday, WPI inflation in the food articles category rose to 9.74 per cent, driven mainly by price rise in onion, cereals and rice. The rate of price rise in food articles, which has a 14.34 per cent share in the WPI basket, was 8.25 per cent in

May. Inflation in onion shot up by 114 per cent in June, from 97.40 per cent in the previous month. Vegetables prices too went up by 16.47 per cent during the month, from 4.85 per cent in May. It was () 9.05 per cent in April. Inflation in the manufactured items category, however, declined to 2.75 per cent in June from 3.11 per cent in May. The non-food articles category, which include fibre, oil seeds and minerals, saw a sharp rise in inflation to 7.57 per cent, from 4.88 per cent in May.

the prices of non-administered fuels such as petrol, which adjust quickly to global price changes. It will either put upward pressure on prices of administered items (such as diesel, LPG) or on their subsidy bill. Both have adverse consequences: the former raises inflation and the latter, fiscal deficit. Given the government’s resolve to tame fiscal deficit, administered fuel prices are more likely to be to be raised. Other imported commodities such metals and edible oils too will witness rising inflation. Non-food manufacturing inflation slipped to a 42 month low of 2.0 per cent, while CCII (CRISIL Core Inflation Indicator) was at a 45 month low in June. Demand pressures will remain weak, but we could see some lift in core inflation. With a weak currency, imported costs of production will go up and eventually businesses might have to pass them on to the consumers. These developments seriously challenge the RBI’s aggressive year-end target of 5 per cent WPI inflation. “If the rupee averages Rs 58 per US$ in 2013-14, WPI inflation could rise to 6.0 per cent, as compared to our baseline call of 5.3 per cent. No action from the RBI may be the best action in this situation. Expect no rate cut on 30th July,” concludes Crisil.

RBI penalises 22 Banks Rs 49.5 Crore By A Business Reporter

BUSINESS

he Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on 22 banks amounting to Rs 49.50 crore for violation of its instructions, among other things, on Know Your Customer/Anti Money Laundering. The penalties ranged from Rs 1 crore to Rs 3.10 crore each. The penalties have been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)( c ) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. It may be recalled that the RBI had carried out a scrutiny of books of accounts, internal control, compliance systems and processes of these banks at their offices during April 2013. The scrutiny of these banks re-

vealed violation of certain regulations and instructions. While Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India and Federal Bank have been fined an amount of Rs 3 crore and above; Andhra Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Punjab and Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, United Bank of India, Vijaya Bank and Yes Bank have been fined amounts ranging Rs 2 crore and above. Deutsche Bank A.G., Development Credit Bank, ING Vysya Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank were fined amounts ranging from Rs 1 to 1.50 crore. The Ratnakar Bank was at the bottom of the list with a fine of Rs 50 lakhs.

BUSINESS BRIEFS I&B Ministry Seeks Views On Revised FDI Caps Proposal

In response to the draft consultation paper of the Ministry of Finance on FDI Caps in the Print and Broadcasting Sector, the Information & Broadcasting Ministry has sought the recommendations of TRAI for issues related to the Broadcasting Sector and has sought the comments of the Press Council of India for matters concerning the Print Media. As the process of consultations with both TRAI and PCI would take time, the Ministry has communicated to Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) that the existing limits of FDI caps and entry routes in the Print and Broadcasting Sectors may continue and status quo in the interim be maintained as prescribed in the consolidated FDI Policy 2013.

Beneficial Ownership Of Jet-Etihad Deal Under Scrutiny

The Revenue Department is looking deeper into the proposed Rs 2,058 crore Jet-Etihad deal to identify the beneficial owners and check whether it is structured in a way to evade taxes. The “Revenue department is looking into the clause of beneficial ownership of the Jet-Etihad deal. The Department will have to see the tax implications of the deal whether it is meant to evade tax,” a finance ministry official told PTI.

Inox Wind Files DRHP With Sebi, To Raise Rs 700 Cr.

Power solutions provider Inox Wind has filed a draft prospectus with capital market regulator Sebi to raise Rs 700 crore through a share-sale. The issue comprises a fresh offering of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 700 crore and an offer for sale of up to 2 crore equity shares by the company’s promoter Gujarat Fluorochemicals, according to Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed with Sebi.

Government Must Go Ahead With Divestment

Regardless of volatility in the stock market, the government must aggressively go ahead with its disinvestment plan and offload stakes in blue-chip PSUs to strengthen the economy, industry body Assocham said today. “The best thing is to go and sell the minority stake in some of the best-performing PSUs which will also revive faith of the retail investors which has touched the lowest in the recent past,” co-Chairman of Assocham’s capital market council Jagannadham Thunuguntla said here. The sale of shares in PSUs such as Coal India, Indian Oil Corporation and BHEL may be a good way to attract global money.

Incidentally, the investigations did not reveal any prima facie evidence of money laundering. “However, any conclusive inference in this regard can be drawn only by an end to end investigation of the transactions by tax and enforcement agencies” said the RBI. Based on the findings of the scrutiny, the Reserve Bank issued a show cause notice to each of these banks, in response to which the individual banks submitted written replies. After considering the facts of each case and individual bank’s reply, as also, personal submissions, information submitted and documents furnished, the Reserve Bank came to the conclusion that some of the violations were substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

Invest In Inflation Indexed Bonds Through IDBI Bank Portal

H R Khan, Deputy Governor, RBI along with M S Raghavan, Chairman & Managing Director, IDBI Bank [R] and B K Batra, Deputy Managing Director, IDBI Bank [L] at the launch of Inflation Indexed Bonds through ‘IDBI Samriddhi Portal’ for the retail investors. Also seen standing [LR] are Melwyn Rego, Executive Director, IDBI Bank [L] and N S Venkatesh, Chief General Manager, IDBI Bank [R]

Visit of delegation from Bangladesh SEC at BSE Ltd.

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TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

The original Zorro, Don Diego de la Vega, is captured and imprisoned just as Spain concedes California to Santa Anna. 20 years go by and his mortal enemy, Don Rafael Montero, returns to California with a plan to become wealthy at the expense of the peasants. The original Zorro escapes from prison and trains a new Zorro to take his place. Much swashbuckling and derring-do ensues. Starring Antonio Banderas, José María de Tavira, Anthony Hopkins . Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

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SOAPS & SERIALS

Hanuman and Indra come face to face and a dramatic confrontation ensues between them. What follows is an all out fight between Hanuman supported by all the Devtas with Indra. Upon realizing that he is going to lose Indra runs away. Sahara One, 8.30 p.m. In the midst of preparing for his next victim, Dexter is thrust into turmoil when the other serial killer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer, privately informs him that he knows Dexter’s morbid secret. Big CBS Love, 10 p.m.

KILLING FOR LIVING

It’s a struggle to survive in the animal kingdom in a kill or be killed mantra on a daily basis. KILLING FOR A LIVING documents the different yet lethal techniques used to stay alive, by animals, which work in well-organized groups or as “loners” which use camouflage and surprise tactics. Anim al Plan et, 7 p.m.

NO KITCHEN REQUIRED

In this action-adventure cooking competition, three wellknown chefs leave the comforts of their kitchens and are dropped into remote locations around the world. They must work with the locals to hunt, forage and collect ingredients to create a locally-inspired meal. Their meals will ultimately be judged by the locals and one will be crowned the winner. Discover y, 10 p.m.

Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, Sahara One, 8.30 p.m.

the things they are. Di scover y Sci ence, 8 p.m.

REVENGE

In tonight’s episode, we will see, in order to stop Bhoomi from going to MD selection ceremony, Bharti sets up a plan but instead of Bhoomi, Baa falls into her trap and falls off the stairs entangling herself into an invisible thread tied by Bharti. Colors, 9 p.m.

Victoria’s more vulnerable side shows through when lingering feelings of guilt over her involvement in David Clarke’s demise and an unforgivable rift with her daughter become too much to bear; Lydia returns with a vendetta against Emily and the Graysons that will soon come back to haunt her; Now wise to his father’s transgressions and a duplicitous betrayal by his friend, Tyler, Daniel decides to make a major life change; and Charlotte and Declan find themselves in an unlikely predicament together. Star Wor ld, 9 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how things are made? HOW IT’S MADE finds out how the everyday objects people use become

Baldev tries to steal money for the video game from Balwant’s drawer and Veera catches him red-handed. Star Pl us, 10 p.m .

SANSKAAR… DHAROHAR APNON KI HOW IT’S MADE

EK VEER KI ARDAAS…VEERA

MOVIES OF THE DAY

6 months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his superpowers including super speed, ability to see the codes of the things inside the matrix and a certain degree of pre-cognition. But a nasty piece of news hits the human resistance: 250,000 machine sentinels are digging to Zion and would reach them in 72 hours. As Zion prepares for the ultimate war, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity are advised by the Oracle to find the Keymaker who would help them reach the Source. HBO, p.m.

ZALZALA

Shera lives in rural India and has come to know about a temple made of pure gold centuries ago, and would like to question the only man alive who knows the location of this temple, none other than an aged Poojari. But this Poojari refuses to give any information, and even burns the only map in existence. Shera keeps him prisoner, and tortures him. What Shera does not know that the Poojari has already passed on the information to former Police Inspector Shiv Kumar who is on his way to secure it as well as avenge the murder of his wife, Radha; also heading for the temple are a bounty hunter who calls himself “Benaam” and Shankar ; a runaway bride, Paro, and her lover, Bholey “Three bandit brothers, Sona Singh, Moti, and Heera are also on their way to this temple, and they will do away with anyone who dares to stand in their way. Filmy, 9 p.m.

DON NO. 1

Surya (Nagarjuna) is an orphan who rescues some street children from the clutches of a drug peddler. They all become his followers and Surya grows up to become a Don. Raghava assists the Don with his work, and Surya treats him as his younger brother. This Don is different from the other Dons. He is good-natured, honest, smart and handsome. He helps people in distress and ensures that everybody is happy in his kingdom. Max, 9 p.m.

WALKING TALL

After eight years serving the U.S. Army Special Forces, Sergeant Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown seeking for a job in the local mill. He is informed by Sheriff Stan Watkins that the mill was closed six months ago and now the Wild Cherry Casino, owned by his former high school friend Jay Hamilton, is the major source of jobs and income to the town. Chris goes home, and meets his best-friend Ray Templeton, who organized a football game with their friends. After the game, Jay invites Chris and his friends to spend the night in his casino on him, but when Chris

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STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara 3.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 4.00 Saraswatichandra 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 5.30 Dancing Superstars 6.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 6.30 Ek Gahr Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum. 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Saraswatichandra P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 11.00

DEXTER

THE MATRIX RELOADED

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The Matrix Reloaded, HBO, 9 p.m.

finds that the casino stick-man is cheating with the dices, he fights against the security men and is almost killed by them. Pix, 9 p.m.

BAAZI

Inspector Amar Damjee discovers a terrifying crime in the street when he saves the lives of bus passengers. Now his job is as a police inspector to identify the terrorists. Suddenly, when a police commisioner’s daughter is killed in a homicide, Amar is framed for it and goes to jail. When he escapes along with the other prisoners accidently, he goes out to prove his innocence and find the man behind this, which Amar also discovers that he was his parent’s killer too. CVO, 9 p.m.

RACE

Ranvir and Rajiv are half brothers who own a huge stud farm in South Africa. Ranvir is a very shrewd and aggressive man while Rajiv is laid back, and a chronic alcoholic. Sophia, Ranvir’s personal secretary adores and loves him. Ranvir is unaware of her feelings. Shaina, an Indian ramp model in Durban loves Ranvir but through a twist of fate gets married to his younger brother Rajiv. When she discovers that Rajiv is a chronic alcoholic, her world is shattered. Ranvir too is disturbed as he has sacrificed his love for his younger brother because Rajiv had promised to leave alcohol for good if he marries Shaina. In a weak moment Ranvir and Shaina come very close to each other. When Rajiv starts suspecting, all hell breaks loose. A murder is committed, a contract killing is issued. A sharp tongued detective R.D., getting wise on the proceedings. B4U, 9 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

LISTING Connected Hum Tum Punarvivaah Hitler Didi Pavitra Rishta Qubool Hai Hitler Didi Jodha Akbar Punarvivah Aaj Ki Housewife Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Jodha Akbar Hitler Didi Pavitra Rishta. Qubool Hai Connected Hum Tum Punarvivah Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

SAB TV

Taarak Lapatagani-Ek Baar Phir FIR Gutur Goon Taarak Mehta… Baal Veer Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir Taarak Mehta Ka… Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiyaghar

1001 Nights Transformers Prime Wild Kratts Amazing Spiez 1001 Nights Sally Bollywood Adventures of Tintin Transformers Prime Wild Kratts 1001 Nights

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.15 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00

Monsters Inside Me Mysteries of Magic How Do They Do It Food Detectives How It’s Made Combat Tech Build It Bigger How It’s Made Nextworld

SCIENCE

STAR WORLD

One Tree Hill Mad Men How I Met Your Mother Big Bang Theory Revenge One Tree Hill Grey’s Anatomy How I Met Your Mother Big Bang Theory Revenge Mad Men

ZEE CAFÉ

Grey’s Anatomy Just for Laughs The Following Scandal Grey’s Anatomy The Following Friends American Dad Scandal Grey’s Anatomy The Following

BIG CBS LOVE

Summerland Game Beauty and The Beast Life Unexpected Excused Game Summerland Entertainment Tonight Rules of Engagement Game Melrose Place 9 Dexter Excused

SONY TV

P.M. 2.00 Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana 2.30 Bade Acha Lagte Hai 3.00 Chhanchan 3.30 Indian Idol Junior 5.30 Crime Patrol Dastak 7.30 Dil Ke Nazar… 8.00 Anamika 8.30 Amita Ka Amit 9.00 Chanchhan 9.30 Nayi Umra Nayi Chunauti Par. 10.00 Bharat Ka Veer Putra Mahara 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Indian Idol Junior

ZEE TV

Bade Achhe Lagte Hai, SonyTV, 10 p.m. P.M. 2.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 2.30 Savitri 3.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 3.30 Do Dil… Ek Jaan 4.00 Best of Savdhaan India 6.00 Savitri 6.30 Do Dil… Ek Jaan 7.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 7.30 Amrit Manthan 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Savitri 9.00 Do Dil…Ek Jaan 9.30 Junoon-Aisi Nafrat, To Kaisa Ishq 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savadhan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Na Bole Tum… Madhubala…. Bani Ishq da Kalma Shaitaan-A Criminal Mind Balika Vadhu… Uttaran Mrs Pammi Pyarelal Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar… Na Bole Tum… Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 2.30 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga. 3.00 Rustom: Film. Dara Singh, Tanuja 6.00 Surkshetra 7.30 Haunted Nights 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga. 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar

9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

8.30 9.00 9.30 10.30

Scandal, Zee Cafe, 9 p.m.

Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

Tu Tithe Mee Tuze Maze Jamena Mala Sasu Havi Radha Hi Bawri Eka Peksha Ek Apsara Aali Tu Ttithe Mee Mala Sasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Home Minister Tu Tithe Mee Radha Hi Bawri Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi Mala Saasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Eka Peksha Ek Apsara Aali Radha Hi Bawri

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 1.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 11.00

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

River Monsters Animal Planet’s A to Z Equator TV with Teeth Wildest Africa Killing for A Living River Monsters Animal Planet’s A To Z TV with Teeth: Lions and Hyenas: A Balance of Power

DISCOVERY

Full Force Nature Factory Made American Digger Food Factory Auction Hunters Swamp Brothers Untamed and Uncut Man Woman Wild American Digger Food Factory Man Vs Wild No Kitchen Required Meat Eater

DISCOVERY KIDS

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.15 8.30 9.30 10.00

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.30 11.00

News in Marathi Smart Sunbai Agnipariksha Tiwalya Bawlya News in Marathi Krishi Varta The News Samachar Bharat Ki Shaan Saraswatichandra Tehreer Munshi Premchand Ki 10.30 Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar

11.00 Kaalia: Film

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30

Samachar. News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar Focus.

Kaalia, DDI, 11 p.m.

8.00 8.15 8.30 10.00 11.05

News. Samachar News Late Edition Khel Samachar

10.00 Frontline Battle Machines with Mike Brewer 11.00 Monsters Inside Me

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30

Food Tech Spiderman Tech IRT Deadliest Roads Jurassic Fight Club Sliced Pawn Stars Mankind History Untamed Bamazon Pawn Stars Addicted

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

Most Amazing Moments Taboo Speed Kills Mega Factories Most Amazing Moments Lion Battle Zone Megastructures Taboo Banged Up Abroad Taboo

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

STAR CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 ICC C’ships 2013 h/ls;Aus vs SL 3.00 Friends Life T20 13 h/ls 3.30 T20 Dhamaka 4.00 Champions Ka Champion 4.30 Jai Ho 5.00 ICC World Twenty 13 h/ls 6.00 Champions Ka Champion 6.30 T20 Dhamaka 7.00 Friends Life T20 2013 h/ls 8.00 Champions Ka Champion 8.30 T20 Dhamaka 9.00 Jai Ho 9.30 C’ships Trophy 13 h/ls 10.30 Friends Life T20 13 h/ls 10.10 World Twenty20 h/ls

ESPN

P.M. 2.00 Jai Ho 2.30 T20 Dhamaka 3.00 Open C’ship Official Film 4.00 Jai Ho 4.30 Champions Ka Champion 5.00 T20 Dhamaka 5.30 Friends Life T20 h/ls 7.00 T20 Dhamaka 7.30 Jai Ho 8.00 World Twenty20 12 h/ls 9.00 Friends Life T20 2013 h/ls 9.30 C’ship Official Film 10.30 Champions Ka Champion 11.00 T20 Dhamaka

All programmes on this page are as per the official schedules of the various channels. Afternoon is not responsible for any last minute changes.

MOVIE CHANNELS

STARMOVIES

P.M 12.55 Dunston Checks In 2.30 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 4.35 Men In Black II 6.30 Snow White and the Huntsman 9.00 The Mask of Zorro 11.35 Bolt A.M. 8.00 Jingle All The Way 10.09 Bolt P.M. 1.45 3.30 6.00 9:00 11.55 A.M. 8.10 9.50 11.25 P.M. 1.00 3.05 5.00 7.05 9.00 10.25 A.M. 10.30

HBO

Black Water Cowboys and Aliens The Hunger Games The Matrix Reloaded The Assassins Black Water The Animal The Hunger Games

ZEE STUDIO

Hostel Wrecked A Christmas Carol Uninhabited The Waterboy Smokin Aces The Waterboy

PIX

Jadhav 9.00 Dhadakebaar: Mahesh Kothare

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 1.00 Roll No 21: Chhutti Hogayi 2.30 Tom and Jerry Tales 3.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches 4.30 Adventure Time 5.00 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien 5.30 Oggya and the Cockroaches 7.30 Hanuman Returns 9.30 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien 10.00 Tom and Jerry Show 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Roll No 21 9.00 Drama Drama Obocchama 10.00 Ben 10 11.00 Tom and The Magic Ring

POGO

P.M. 2.30 Chotey Khiladi Special 3.30 My Name is Bheem Special 5.00 Dhoomketu Ka Dhamaka Special 6.30 Kallu Kallan Kaalia Special 8.00 Hagemaru 9.00 Chhota Bheem 9.30 Pokemon

P.M. 1.35 Lake Placid: The Final Chapter 3.20 Wild Things 3 4.45 Agent Cody Banks 6.45 Here Comes The Boom 9.00 Walking Tall 10.55 The Forbidden Kingkdom A.M. 8.10 Jerry Maguire 10.45 Walking Tall P.M. 2.25 5.30 9.00 A.M. 8.25

STAR GOLD

International Khiladi Dulha Mil Gaya Ragada

Walking Tall, Pix, 9 p.m.

Imtihaan

MAX

P.M. 2.00 Lok Parlok: Mohan Babu 5.30 Ladies vs Ricky Bahl: Ranveer Singh 9.00 Don No 1 A.M 7.00 Sainik: Akshay K 10.30 Don No 1: Nagarjuna

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.30 Return of Chandramukhi 6.00 Bal Brahamahcari: Puru Rajkumar 9.00 Mera Badla – Revenge: Venkatesh A.M. 10.45 Krantiveer: Nana Patekar P.M. 2.20 5.30 9.00 A.M. 9.30

CVO

Sultanat: Sunny Deol Shradhanjali: Suresh Oberoi Baazi: Aamir Khan Sweekar Kiya Maine: Vinod Mehra

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Kangan: Sanjeev Kumar 3.00 Sumbandh: Ashok Kumar 6.00 Ab Tak Chappan: Nana Patekar 9.00 Zalzala: Dharmendra A.M. 9.00 Hoshiyaar: Jeetendra P.M 12.00 4.00 8.00 A.M. 8.00

B4U

Prem Shakti: Govinda Jungle: Fardeen Khan Race: Saif Ali Khan

Ladaai: Rekha, Mithun Chakraborty

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 12.00 Mokla Shwaas: Sharad P 3.00 Zabardas: Rasika Joshi 6.00 Hupa Huyya: Siddharth

Don No 1, Max, 9 p.m. 10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

Takeshi’s Castle Sunaina MAD

Thomas and Friends Galli Galli Sim Sim Chhota Bheem Hagemaru Chhota Bheem

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00

Doraemon Hamtaro Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Doraemon Hamtaro Art Attack Doraemon Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon

DISNEY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00

6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Splatalot Super Robot Kiteretsu Iron Man Armored Adventures Spiderman Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Spiderman Hulk Iron Man Rescue Force

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A KUCHIPUDI RECITAL KRISHNA AND THE WOMEN,

By Vijay Shanker

s part of their Umang series, National Centre for the Performing Arts presented a Kuchipudi recital by talented danseuse Chandralekha Ratheesh at the Little Theatre. The performance was noteworthy for its flamboyant and spontaneous style of presentation, expressions and for its technical expertise. The programme portrayed the lives of the three women who played a significant role in the life of Lord Krishna, namely mother Yasoda, Radhika and Satyabhama. The items performed reflected the character sketch and the inter-relationship of Lord Krishna with these women. The Krishna Sabdam ‘Swami Ra Ra’ depicts as to how the heroine entices her Lord by applying sandalwood on his hands and offering him beetle leaves (paan) and ultimately portrays the grandeur and the power of the Lord. In Purandaradasa Kirtana ‘Jagadhodharana’, the ‘vatsalya bhava’ comes to the forefront as mother Yasoda relates to child Krishna and is astounded to see the ‘Vishwarupadarshanam’ in the little mouth of Krishna. Chandralekha performed these numbers with sincere and innate quality of expressions. Jaydeva Ashtapadi Radhika Krishna incorporated the joyous moments of union and the pangs of separation as well. While Krishna’s most beautiful and proud wife Satyabhama was depicted in the number Bhama Kalapam, it was Chandralekha who concluded the performance with the composition by Othukaudu, and namely Marakata and the dancer received fine applause from the audience while she danced the Tarangam, balancing on the rim of the brass plate. It was a truly enjoyable performance.

FILM ON FORMER MAH CM VASANTRAO NAIK!

new film on the longest serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra Vasantrao Naik who served for 11 years as CM, was announced recently. The producers are Venutai Birkad Films International, Shatrughan Birkad and Baliram Rathod. The film has been directed and written by Nilesh Jalmalkar with Chinmay Mandlekar essaying the role of Vasantrao Naik. The producers wanted to make this film because Naik was a hero of the masses of Vidharbha. Chinmay Mandlekar was happy to be a part of the film and said at the launch, “I am indeed fortunate to get to play the role of such a great man and I firmly believe that the role chooses the actor and not vice versa”. The DOP of the film is Chandrakant Meher while the music and the background music are by Mandar Khare. The production house which gave us an acclaimed film like ‘Debu’ is now all set to give us another great film!

Sing in praise

On the eve of Ashadi Ekadashi Pancham Nishad presents ‘Bolava Vitthal’, a unique concert of abhangs and devotional songs dedicated to Lord Panduranga. Devotees of Lord Panduranga, especially in Maharashtra, treat Ashadi Ekadashi as an auspicious day, and several walk in groups from their homes to Pandharpur, singing abhangs in praise of him. Bolava Vitthal was initiated with the objective of giving music lovers and For the past seven years, Bolava Vitthal has received tremendous response from the music lovers. In these years, music stalwarts like Ganasarwasti Kishori Amonkar, Ajit Kumar Kadkade, Shankar Mahadeva, Aarti AnkalikarTikekar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Upendra Bhatt, Devaki Pandit,

with rapt attention. Kalasangam is one of the most prestigious music institutions in the city. It was set up over 40 years ago and was guided by the late Amir Khan, one of the towering figures of Hindustani music. 'Today's Unheard Voices of Tomorrow' is the title of the series of concerts started by Kalasangam. "Green Horns are artistes who have crossed musical puberty and are ready to carry the baton forward on their own," says Bobby Sethi of Kalasangam. The first proKashalkar. Both the presenters gramme featured two young have had a close interaction vocalists who are from Calwith Joshi and have learnt a lot cutta but are now based in from him. They succeeded in Bombay. Swaralpi Daas who is providing glimpses into his only 27, has trained under Biresh Roy of the Kirana ghamusical vision as well. Talwalkar talked about his rana. She has learned semi classimastery of taal. He explained how Joshi insisted on keeping cal forms like thumri and the tempo of the taal em- dadra from the late Shipra ployed at a speed at which the Bose who was a prominent design of the bandish could be singer of the genre from Calireflected. Kashalkar also cut. As a general student at the talked about Joshi's mastery of Calcutta ITC/SRA she heard 'jod ' or compound ragas and Kashalkar training his stuhow he would weave the dif- dents and has tried to absorb ferent elements together. The his music. At the concert she session went on without a sang ragas 'Shree' and 'Hamir' break for over two hours and for her solo performance with the audience listened to the a lot of confidence and music as well as explanations sounded effortless.

An ode to the master By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

t so happens in the field of music that an able and meritorious student brings fame to his teacher. Ulhas Kashalkar, one of the most sought after classical vocalists on the contemporary scene, is a pupil of the late Gajananrao Joshi. Joshi was known to a limited circle of musicians and music lovers. Thanks to Kashalkar, his name is now familiar all over the country and even to the lovers of Indian music abroad. Joshi first trained in the Gwalior style and later also learned the Jaipur and Agra gharana. He was not only a singer but also a front ranking violinist who engaged the musicians of the stature of Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan in jugalbandi encounters. A guided listening session of his recordings was held at the Godrej Dance Theater under the joint auspices of the NCPA and the Indian Musicological Society. It was conducted by tabla maestro Suresh Talwalkar and musicologist Vikas

Suresh Wadkar, Shaunak Abhisheki and Jayateerth Mevundi have performed on this platform. devotees a rare opportunity to listen to maestros singing the praise of Lord Panduranga. The concert will be held on July 19, at Shanmukhananda Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Paying tribute

Pancham Nishad Creatives presents ‘A Tribute to Shafaat Ahmed Khan’, a concert paying respect to one of the leading Tabla players of this era. The first session of the concert will commence with a vocal recital by Aparna Kelkar followed by a performance by Zakir Hussain in the second half. The accompanying artistes are Ajinkya Joshi (Tabla), Milind Kulkarni (Harmonium) and Ajay Joglekar (Harmonium). The

NEWS IN BRIEF concert is scheduled for July 21, at Veer Savarkar Sabhagruha,Shivaji Park, Dadar from 6:30 p.m.

Devotional concert

Versatile vocalists Padmashree Padmaja Phenany Joglekar and Pandit Ajitkumar Kadkade will be presenting a devotional concert titled ‘Aashadhi…Wari Sangeetachi’ on Thursday, July 18 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi at 8 p.m.

Guru Purnima concert

Ustad Allarakha's Guru Purnima concert to be held on July 22 at the Y.B. Chavan Auditorium will focus on the next generation of the Punjab

Gharana. This year, the new generation will be given a platform to express themselves through the tabla, even as advanced students from the Ustad Allarakha Institute of Music will be afforded the opportunity to play solo before the 'Khalifa of Punjab Gharana' – Ustad Zakir Hussain. The student chosen this time is Unmeesha, a tabla player, who was selected by the Dean of the institute – Fazal Qureshi.

DJ Kellie Acerman in Mumbai

Chrome & Nocturnal present DJ Kellie Acreman LIVE in Mumbai on Thursday, July 18 at F-Bar, One Indiabulls, Lower Parel. Voted as

Why you shouldn’t cry ‘WOLF’!

By Sandeep Hattangadi

harat Jadhav is the present ruling star on the Marathi film scene and his new starrer ‘Fekam Fak’ gives him a lot of scope to prove his talent which he does with aplomb, though the film resembles Jim Carrey’s ‘Liar Liar’ to a large extent. Gopi (Bharat Jadhav) lives in a chawl with his parents (Vijoo Khote and Sanjivani Jadhav) and sister Hema. He is on the lookout for a good job but has the bad habit of making up stories and crying wolf. This habit ultimately leaves him in a predicament when his sister Hema is murdered and he is the main suspect. The first

half is a little slack and is all about Gopi’s comic antics and his love for his neighbor Sneha (Ruchita Jadhav). The second half however, is racy and is about Bharat trying to find out his sister’s murderer. The film is a tad boring in the first half but is entertaining after the interval. Bharat delivers a good performance as usual while Ruchita Jadhav looks good and acts well. Mangesh Desai is a good surprise act while Varad Chavan looks handsome and plays the meanie to the tee. Vijay Chavan, Abhijjeet Chavan, Deepjyoti Naik, Vijoo Khote, Sanjeevani Jadhav support well. Music by Bharat Balwalli is a good effort.

MARATHI FILM

the worlds sexiest female DJ, Kellie Acreman has been on the DJ circuit for nearly 4 years and played at some of the best clubs and parties in the world. Last summer she opened for Hed Kandi in Ibiza, played at Blue Marlin, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and did her first mini tour of Australia.

Unique song for ‘Duniyadari’!

‘Duniyadari’ releasing on July 19 is an astonishing love story of youth, love, sacrifice, passion and values with college life of the 1970s as the backdrop. Ankush Chaudhari, Swapnil Joshi, Sai Tamhankar,

Jitendra Joshi, Urmila Kanetkar, Richa Pariyalli, Varsha Usgaonkar, Uday Tikekar, Sushant Shelar, Uday Sabnis are all part of the film. However what is unique is that the title song of the film has been sung by 11 leading artists including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sumit Raghavan and Swapnil Joshi.

Ganpati’s blessings For Bharat Jadhav

Bharat Jadhav, who stars in Kedar Shinde’s ‘Shrimant Damodarpant’ releasing soon, sought the blessings of Dagdu Sheth Ganpati’s in his film attire, dressed as a Maratha warrior. A huge crowd gathered after the locals heard about Bharat’s presence leaving him with a tough time facing his fans.

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COFFEEBREAK

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 589

ENIGMA CODE 589

ACROSS: 3 Wilder first then? I see it's inherited (7) 8 Hear he knocked out Bond and Shaw..... (5) 9 ... and the sucker paid off, on the hour (5) 10 The way a gullible person may be brought up? (6,4) 11 Means of conveyance found in a route to Cos? (11) 13 Didn't act like a breadwinner! (6) 16 When it hurts, shall we follow the fly-by-nights? (6) 22 Day reported incorrectly for plundering (11) 24 Durable, like a pair of shoe's perhaps (4,2,4) 25 French artist getting up two hours before noon (5) 26 How like a nobleman not to be late (5) 27 Observer of a preliminary shot? (7)

DOWN: 1 Important stuff (8) 2 A way returned soldier and Hari finish social disgraces (8) 3 For carrying one's clothes on a motor-bike? (4,4) 4 Vet only able to produce something untried (7) 5 Encountered rising annoyance in storm (7) 6 Cuba's leader - a revolutionary sort (6) 7 Given a bad character, girl goes to hide (8) 12 Solemn character in a bowler hat (3) 14 Pull too hard and lose one's balance (8) 15 A distant return of foreign service (3) 17 One on foot on the road gets the price right (8)

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

D D

The Clue: Counsel

D D

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE RAPINE, APPEAR, NIPPER, PANIER, RAPIER, RAPPER, RIPPER

MATH PYRAMID 589 18 They turn out English champions (8) 19 Stone cross at the end of new roads to New York (8) 20 A nominal attachment? (4,3)

21 Deteriorate and become a drugtaker? (2,2,3) 23 Insists upon having, once the cast is established (6)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 2 Omnipotent, 7 Basest, 8 Acrylic, 9 Kneeler, 11 Detail, 12 Drop goal, 14 Listened, 16 Keeps mum, 19 Assaults, 21 Devote, 22 Abraham, 23 Theists, 24 Pimple, 25 Cast adrift. DOWN: 1 Rankers, 2 Otello, 3 Near, 4 Parodist, 5 Tell the truth, 6 Nuclide, 10 Empty protest, 13 Llama, 15 Immersed, 17 Electra, 18 Stumble, 20 Script, 22 Asti.

QUICK CROSS 589

ACROSS: 1 Meadows (4) 5 Wise addition (4) 6 Defraud (5) 8 Watering spot (5) 10 Word with "one" or "lop" (5) 12 Pudding flavour (4) 13 If not (4)

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Shellac resin (3) 2 Canyon comeback (4) 3 Surface extents (5) 4 Coastal region (7) 7 Type of wave (5) 9 Uses rollers (4) 11 Aberdeen's river (3)

HIDATO 589

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 589

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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JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

MOON : Moon in Virgo till 9.17 a.m. / Sun in Cancer TITHI : Durgashtami NAKSHATRA : Chitra RASHI : Kanya [Virgo] P. Th. LUCKY COLOUR : Red LUCKY NUMBER : 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Financial matters will come under control. Work conditions will continue to be favorable with chances of a good bonus. If seeking a change there will be good offers coming your way. Those looking for a new house will approve a plot of land. You may decide to invest in it and later construct a house. The married will enjoy conjugal bliss. Health will need attention. Chronic cough or cold may need medical attention. 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.

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Your profits can be increased by certain radical changes. Begin from cutting down expenditure, and get rid of unproductive investments. Stand by what you believe in. let not others opinions cause undue stress. Results prove you right. Don’t be overly touchy. If in love, you will just have to work on the basis of trust. There is a tendency to be touchy needlessly. Try to make up for it.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Difficult situations will arise if you give advice when it has not been sought. It would be better if others came on their own to you seeking your help and guidance. In matters concerning money and finance you will support from an area that you least expect. Just when things are well in a relationship you could face some problems concerning the past, which is not important right now.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A problem seems to crop up in your work, which requires putting in more money and time to resolve it. Do not overlook this issue. You may be a bit more touchy than usual. Sometimes in personal relationship it is difficult express yourself. An innocent remark by you could hurt the sentiments of a loved one. Do not be impervious to others feelings. Be the first to apologies and make amends.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You are well-informed in money matters but circumstances demand that you be more careful while dealing with loans and investments. It seems you are more than tempted to make large investment that the rumor in the market says is a sure shot winner. Don’t take any risk. Nothing much seems to be happening in your love life. Not that you are not inclined but other things are appearing to take priority.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Diligent efforts to recover your dues succeed. Some chances of gains in speculative deals or shares also exist. Plan you further investment s carefully. Emotionally you will be feeling much more positive and secure. It will be the charms of your beloved, which keep your spirits high.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Money due to you that you had almost given up on is recovered, enabling you to repay your loans and manage other expenses. You will make rapid progress in your work sphere. Aim for higher profits and long range benefits, for you are poised for success. There will be distances between you and your beloved, real or imagined but they will be there. You will have to find away to be together.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): It is a good time to make new investments. If you get a good offer for business deal, accept it at once for otherwise you can lose out. You will have a strenuous day at home and work. You are saddled with more responsibilities. Remember you cannot please all and still remain cool. Your plans for the future about love will have to be put on hold. You may be disappointed but it is the best thing to do right now.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): New developments and financial gains are indicated after a meeting with an important person. This could well mean the beginning of some of the major projects that you have in mind. Your mind will be more on security and plans for the future. A family gathering to celebrate an auspicious event will be fun. Some of you will be traveling for a holiday-cum-pleasure trip with the family, perhaps to your hometown.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): An agreement can easily be arrived at provided you shed your rigidity and be in a positive frame of mind. It will prove to be of mutual interest and both will benefit by it. Business will be normal but if you watch out and explore new sources it will develop much faster. You are now keen to improve your life style and reach a higher standard of living, which will require close co-operation of your mate who has a better idea of fun.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will finally see outcome of all effort you have put in to what was entrusted to you. Rewards will be there in due course. Work wise you are in demand because of a positive attitude. This will give you a boost in your professional life and friendships. You are held in awe but a lot of people close to you. Do be level headed and manage such demonstrations of affection tactfully.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Avoid arguments with colleagues. Remain calm against all odds. Worries are part of life. Find time to be with friends who inspire you positively. Differences with your mate over minor issues are likely but with foresight you can avoid touchy subjects which invite strong feelings. You cannot wish away mistakes you have made. Show remorse and no attitude.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Keep a low profile. Certain developments at office make you apprehensive about your position. Try not to worry much about it. Keep out of power games and politics at work in your own interest and keep to yourself without taking sides. You will be a happier person. You begin to respond romantic overtures of someone who has persistently chased you. Be sure of yourself before getting involved.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4715

ACROSS: 3 The head of a Bedouin family (5) 8 Below (5) 10 Simpleton (5) 11 A sleeveless garment worn by Arabs (3) 12 Circumference (5) 13 One who prepares hides? (7) 15 "Silas Marner" author (5) 18 Near of ___ : closely related? (3) 19 Pilfer (6) 21 Becomes less severe (7) 22 Female servant (4) 23 Radical C-5 H-11 (4) 24 Purposeless (7) 26 Commotion (6) 29 A small black bird (3) 31 A pointed stick shot from a bow (5) 32 Military field-work (7) 34 Touched clumsily - like a dog, maybe? (5) 35 "One", as a prefix (3) 36 Lively (5) 37 Anything that entangles (5) 38 Belgian violinist (5)

DOWN: 1 A scaly, longbodied reptile (5) 2 Turned the handle (7) 4 Inheritor (4) 5 Decimals (2,4) 6 All-rounder Virat ___ (5) 7 For a special purpose (2,3) 9 J. Edgar Hoover's organisation (3) 12 Ms D'souza of Bollywood (7) 14 Nothing, no score (3) 16 Things in a list or on an agenda (5) 17 Fulcrum for an oar (5) 19 Unnatural or stiff? (7) 20 City in Nebraska (5) 21 ___ mortis : hardening of a cadaver? (5) 23 Amaze (7)

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SUDOKU 1901 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: E equals C

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

24 Ever (6) 25 Muslim festival (3) 27 Cavity containing eyeball (5) 28 Opium flower (5)

30 African musical instrument (5) 32 ___ on : trust or be dependent on? (4) 33 Girl's name (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Endear, 7 Nagaland, 8 Erects, 10 Movie, 13 Smog, 14 Eyes, 15 Clay, 16 Alb, 17 Agha, 19 Agra, 21 Malayalam, 23 Orca, 24 Idee, 26 Vis, 27 Drno, 29 Loco, 32 Blog, 33 Islam, 34 Embryo, 35 Musician, 36 Ananas. DOWN: 1 Gnome, 2 Ogive, 3 Clue, 4 Edema, 5 Dreg, 6 Attila, 9 Royale, 11 Oyl, 12 Isaac, 13 Slaying, 15 Cha, 16 Arm, 18 Gladly, 20 Gaels, 21 Mrs, 22 Ado, 23 Oilman, 25 Oca, 28 Rooms, 30 Oldie, 31 Omens, 32 Bran, 33 Ibis.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1720 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

T F Z

F E A S H

C I

I C Z O W R

J T S

T F I

I N E E X I I M N W T C I

Y F A N H F W

F Y R

Y S A

C Y

V X X Y

H X O H X I I C Y L

C Y I A C Y E A I .

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The more wary you are of danger, the more

likely you are to meet it.

Afternoon WORD MINE

R I

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 16 average; 18 good; 20 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: action, antic, bacon, basic, cabin, cant, casino, cast, city, coast, coat, coin, cost, cosy, cyst, icon, OBSTINACY, scab, scan, scant, scanty, scat, scion, sonic, stoic, taco, tonic.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

ISHPREET CHADHA IS CHAMP M

SPORTS

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UMBAI: State junior and sub junior champion Ishpreet Singh Chadha overcame Zubin Leninwala of Indian Snooker Academy to clinch the title, in the NSCI-BSAM All India Under25 Snooker Challenge 1, at the National Sports Club of India, Worli. Chadha, who had shocked title favourite Laxman Rawat in the semifinals, romped to a 59-10, 48-53, 6252, 65-48, 65-35 win in the best-of-seven frames championship round. Leninwala frittered away the many advantages he had from the start including substantial leads and paid the price for missed opportunities. On the other hand, Chadha, not at his best, seized his chances and dominated what could have been a close contest had Leninwala remained on cue. After bagging the third frame narrowly, Chadha, who trains under twice Asian champion Yasin Mer- blue and firing a pink cannon that chant, recovered from a 20-point was the shot of the day. Leninwala had the crucial fifth deficit in the crucial fourth and surged to a 3-1 lead after potting the frame within his grasp that would

blemishes. It paved the way for Chadha to surge ahead with impressive potting and positioning until a break of 25, which was significant and put him well ahead, ended prematurely but was good enough to seal victory. “It was a well-earned victory especially after all the hard work. All the credit goes to my coach Yasin Merchant and my mother Bobby,” said a delighted Chadha. “Zubin was not at his best and I just capitalized on my chances by playing my normal game.”

have set the stage for an exciting finish. But after holding on to a slender lead, he missed a simple red in the centre pocket, one of his many

Chadha to play for Bombay Gym: Bombay Gymkhana has rewarded Ishpreet Singh Chadha with playing membership for a period of five years after the young cueist became the state junior billiards and snooker champion and sub junior snooker champion, recently. Chadha will now represent Bombay Gymkhana from the Malabar Hill Club-BSAM All India Under-25 Snooker Challenge 3 from August 1.

MDFA fetes double Olympian Narayan

Bradley Tellis excels UMBAI: Contributions by hefor Millwall FC roes are often forgotten. But M Indian football great and double UMBAI: Millwall Football Olympian S.S. Narayan, fondly Club scored a comfortable M known as ‘Babu’, among the football 3-1 over Somland SC in a keen Premier Division encounter of the 10th Bandra West Football League played on the Dr. Norman Lewis Supari Talao municipal grounds and conducted by the Bandra West Football Association. Young Bradley Tellis was the star of the day bulging the net with a crisp volley in the fifth minute of play and assisted in his side’s other two goals which were scored by Sumit Ravindran and Pritam Mahadik. Danny Samuel got the consolation goal for Somland FC. Results - Premier Division: Millwall FC 3 (Bradley Tellis, Sumit Ravindran, Pritam Mahadik) beat Somland FC 1 (Danny Samuel); Companeroes SC 1 (Wren D’Abreo) beat Friends FC 0; Bandra Packers 1 (Ranzie Kallicharan) beat Carmelites FC 0.

fraternity was finally honoured by the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) at a ceremony recently. Narayan had represented India at the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Games and 1958 Tokyo Asian Games. The stalwart had also played for Maharashtra from 1955 to 1964 and had also represented major Bombay clubs like Caltex and Tatas. MDFA Chairman Ashish Shelar, MLC and BJP President of the Mumbai unit, felicitated the 79-year-old former Indian goalkeeper. Shelar also feted other internationals, including Marto Gracias, Santosh Kashyap, Steven Dias, former India hockey Olympians Gurbux Singh, Joaquim Carvalho and MM Somaya. Narayan was disheartened that his and the other international players’ achievements were not

MDFA Chairman Ashish Shelar, MLC and BJP President of the Mumbai unit, felicitates the 79-year-old former Indian goalkeeper S S Narayan.

I need to take the initiative with Pradnya: Ashwini M

UMBAI: She played second fiddle to senior partner Jwala Gutta during their successful combination, but shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa now has a role reversal to enact in her fledgling women’s doubles partnership with the inexperienced Pradnya Gadre. “Jwala is a very confident player, a very good player at the net. She was the dominant player and the guiding force in our partnership. Pradnya too is a fine player at the net but she is inexperienced. Its my duty to take the initiative and guide her,“ said the 23-year-old Ashwini. Ashwini had created waves during her partnership with Jwala by winning the gold in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and a first-ever bronze medal for India in the World Championships the next year before parting ways and team-

SHUTTLE SERVICE: Ashwini Ponnappa giving tips to a school girl.

ing up with Pradnya. The doubles specialist from Bangalore was here to conduct a clinic at the Jamnabai Narsee School in suburban Vile Parle in connection with the ‘Shuttle Experess’ initiative of the upcoming Indian Badminton League. Ashwini said her immediate focus is to improve her rankings in both women’s doubles and mixed doubles, where she teams up with Tarun Kona. “My partnership with Tarun and Pradnya is growing and we are getting better with every event. With the World Championship coming up, our aim is to improve our rankings,” she said. Currently Ashwini and Pradnya are ranked 27th in the world, two better than her ranking in the mixed doubles with Tarun.

recognised and respected earlier. “I am not asking for anything. But it is sad when your own state (Maharashtra) and the state association WIFA (West India Football Association) do not recognise our efforts,” said Narayan in a sad tone. “After doing so much for Maharashtra, by doing well in the National competition and winning many trophies, we did not get our due,” he further stated. Shelar was proud to be among so many great players. “I’m not exactly a sporting person. But I’m honoured to be felicitating these great players, including Narayan,” he said. He later stated that he would take it up with the concerned authorities to ensure that Narayan and the other players get their due recognition. The tall lanky Narayan was also unhappy with the slide in the fortunes of Mumbai football. He mentioned during his playing days, spectators, in large numbers, thronged the Cooperage ground to watch the matches.

Air India ‘B’ score narrow win

UMBAI: Air India ‘B’ pulled off an exciting 5-4 win against Central Railway Mumbai Division in a well-contested Senior Division match, of the Mumbai Hockey Association Ltd. (MHAL) League – 2012-13, at the MHAL Stadium, Churchgate on Monday. The Air India team, comprising of former Olympians and internationals, scored through a goal each from Anil Aldrin, Ashish Gonsalves, Davinder Singh, Simon D’Souza and Cornelius D’Costa. Central Railway putting up a good fight managed to get their goals from an own goal and one each through S.S. Rana, Prakash Ghumre and Vinay Pal. Results– at MHAL ground, Churchgate Senior Div: Air India ‘B’ 5 (Anil Aldrin, Ashish Gonsalves, Davinder Singh, Simon D’Souza, Cornelius D’Costa) beat Central Railway Mumbai Division 4 (own goal, S.S. Rana, Prakash Ghumre, inay Pal).

Junior Sushrut bags triple crown; Sonal wins

UMBAI: Lanky junior Sushrut Karmarkar after scoring a sensational upset semifinal win over top seed Arjit Bose (21-17, 21-9), went on to defeat second seeded Amit Kshatriya to bag the men’s singles title in the Li-NINGJVPGC Suburban District badminton championships, hosted by Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club here late last night. The collegian triumphed 21-15, 21-18. Sushrut ended with a triple crown, as earlier he had won the boys under-19 singles title and followed it by capturing the under19 doubles title with Likhit Bangera as his partner. Sonal More, the women’s top seed, thrashed lefthanded Pooja Devlekar 21-16, 21-16 in the final. Kalpita Sawant justified her top billing in the girls under15 and under-17 singles by capturing both the titles. So too top seeded Sai Dinesh Reddy, who proved too good in both the under-15 and under-17 singles finals. He did not give any chance to his respective rivals, Krish Raheja and Akshan Shetty and beat Krish 21-15, 21-13 (under 17) and Akshan 21-7, 21-7 (under-15) final. Results of all the finals: MEN’S SINGLES: Sushrut Karmarkar bt Amit Kshatriya 21-15, 21-18. WOMEN’S SINGLES: Sonal More bt Pooja Devlekar 21-16, 21-16. VETER AN SINGLE S: Rajiv Sampat bt Shaukat Noormohammed 21-10, 21-15. GIRLS: (U-17 SINGLES): Kalpita Sawant bt Nivedita Rao 16-21, 21-14, 21-9. (U-15 single): Kalpita Sawant bt Simran Singhi 21-17, 21-13. (U-13 SINGLES): Simran Singhi bt Janhavi Jagtap 21-13, 21-11.( U-10 singles): Hrisha Dubey bt Mahek Nayak 21-8, 21-3. BOYS: (U-19 singles): Sushrut Karmarkar bt Likhit Bangera 21-9, 2115.(U-17 singles): Sai Dinesh Reddy bt Krish Raheja 21-15, 21-13.(U-15 SINGLES): Sai Dinesh Reddy bt Akshan Ahetty 21-7, 21-7. (U-13 SINGLES): Varun Dave bt Pranav Jain 21-19, 17-21, 21-9. (U-10 SINGLES): Atharva Joshi bt Vivek Nekat 20-22, 21-16, 21-17.

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SPORTS

IN BRIEF Magical Mickelson win Scottish Open, all set for British Open

CASTLE STUART (Scotland): Phil Mickelson could not have asked for a better warm-up for his challenge at the Open Championships as he claimed his first victory in a regular European Tour event at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open here. Mickelson won the title, thanks to a typically magical chip on the first extra hole of a play-off against Branden Grace. Mickelson will attempt to lift the Claret Jug for the first time, when he tees up at Muirfield next week. Mickelson, famed for his short game prowess, and a four-time Major winner, showed exactly why after making light of a bare lie to stop his wedge shot on the parfive 18th hole within inches of the cup.

OTTINGHAM: James Anderson insisted he was prepared for more hard work in pursuit of Ashes glory after leading England to a nailbiting 14-run win over Australia in the first Test at Trent Bridge. Anderson bowled 13 unchanged overs in yesterday’s morning session, taking three for 29 on his way to innings figures of five for 73 and a match return of 10 for 158 as Ashesholders England went 1-0 up in this fivematch series. At 231 for nine, Australia were 80 runs shy of their victory target of 311. But a last-wicket stand of 65 between Brad Haddin (71) and James Pattinson (25 not out) took them to the brink of a sensational win. It was no surprise when England captain Alastair Cook turned to Anderson after lunch. And the 30-year-old Lancashire seamer duly obliged, albeit with the aid of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS), to have Haddin caught behind by opposing wicketkeeper Matt Prior after England successfully challenged Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar’s original not out verdict. Anderson’s match figures were his best in Test cricket since he took 11 for 71 against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in 2010. “I had the nerves going a little bit but I love bowling here, it’s been good to me over the years and I’m happy that I could pick up some more wickets,” said Anderson, who has now taken 49 wickets in seven Trent Bridge Tests. Anderson, long the linchpin of England’s attack, admitted that maintaining a workload

Shiv Kapur looks to play to his potential at Edinburgh

EDINBURGH: Richer in experience, Indian golfer Shiv Kapur will not feel like a ‘kid in a candy store’ when he makes his second appearance at The Open Championship, starting here on Thursday. Kapur, who is a winner on the Asian Tour, qualified for the year’s third Major championship at the Local Final Qualifying (LFQ) event in Dunbar, Scotland two weeks ago. His first appearance at The Open Championship was in 2006 and he still has vivid recollection of his Major debut despite missing the halfway cut by one shot. “It was the most incredible week of my life. I was like a kid in a candy store and just soaked up the whole experience. Playing that year made me realise why there is such a hype surrounding the majors and it lived up to every moment,” said Kapur.

Women team departs for Junior World Cup hockey

NEW DELHI: An 18-member junior Indian women team, led by defender Sushila Chanu, today departed to participate in the FIH Hockey World Cup to be held in Monchengladbach, Germany from July 27 to August 4. India are placed in Pool-C with New Zealand, Australia and Russia. The junior women will kickstart their campaign against Australia on July 27 followed by New Zealand (July 28) and Russia (July 30).All the matches will be played at Warsteiner Hockey Park in Monchengaladbach. The Indian team will be playing four warm-up games ahead of their World Cup campaign. The first warm-up game will be against Belgium (July 17) followed by Netherlands (July 19), South Africa (July 21) and Argentina (July 24).

Pune FC ropes in Anthony D’Souza from Salgaocar FC

PUNE: Pune FC today signed left winger Anthony D’Souza from Salgaocar to bolster their lineup for the upcoming season. Known for his skill and knack for goals, Siolim-based Anthony joined Pune FC having spent last season at Salgaocar FC where he lit up the 2012 Federation Cup, scoring in each of the three group games in Jamshedpur. As a result he ended up being the top scoring Indian Indian in the group-stage. “It’s a new challenge and I am ready for it. Honestly, I have never been out of the state (Goa) to play. The challenge that I mean is about coping with the job on hand. I am ready to work hard. My parents support me with this and I am sure I will live up to the expectations,” Anthony said.

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Indian boxers have nine day!

EW DELHI: It turned out to be a field day for India’s young pugilists as they punched their way to an unprecedented nine medals, including four gold, in the Golden Glove of Vojvodina — an international boxing tournament being held in Kikinda, Serbia. A Silambarasan (52kg), who was declared the ‘Best Fighter of the Tournament’, and Manish Solanki (69kg) bagged the yellow metal in the men’s section while Rajesh Kumari (48kg) and Chanda Udanshive (51kg) did likewise in the women’s division. Youth World Championships bronze medal winner Lalitha Prasad (49kg) and reigning national champion Neeraj Parashar (64kg) had to be content with silver medals. Also winning silver were Marthamma Sattivada (64kg), Diksha (91kg) and Pema Chotan (+91kg). Silambarasan, a silver medallist in the 2012 Aglorav Cup, continued his form in the tournament as he edged past Scotsman Stephen Boyle in the flyweight division. Both the pugilists played a very similar style of boxing and started off with an electric pace with

neither ready to back down. Action continued in a similar vein in the second and third round with not much separating the two. In the end though the relentless attacking of the Indian paid off as he was declared the winner, the two-time silver medal winner at the Junior Nationals winning on a

similar to Sunday’s stint across an entire series would be tough. “If I’m bowling 13-over spells it’s going to be difficult! “But it’s Ashes cricket...That’s why we do the hard work in the gym — to get out there and bowl long spells. “As soon as I got the ball I felt in control and I wasn’t nervous because I knew what I was doing and I knew I could get that final wicket,” added Anderson, whose first three wickets on Sunday, all came via catches by Cook at first slip. “We knew it was going to be difficult this morning, their tail is very strong so we knew we had to bowl well. But I found some rhythm this (Sunday) morning which the captain cottoned on to and gave me 13 overs so I’m just delighted,” said Anderson. Cook praised Anderson’s stamina, as well as his expertise. “We know all about Jimmy’s skill but his heart to keep running in on a hot day on a flat wicket was outstanding,” said Cook. “He swings it both ways on an immaculate length and makes it very hard to score. When a bowler hits a rhythm you just keep asking him if he’s feeling alright,” the opening batsman added. Meanwhile, with the second Test at Lord’s starting on Thursday, England great Ian Botham urged Anderson, a bowler he compared to his old New Zealand adversary Richard Hadlee, be “wrapped up in cotton wool”.

Afridi marks comeback with one-man demolition job EORGETOWN (Guyana): Shahid Afridi made one of the more remarkable G comebacks in international cricket in leading Pakistan to a crushing 126-run victory over the West Indies in the first oneday international at the Guyana National Stadium. Omitted from his country’s failed Champions Trophy campaign, the mercurial all-rounder returned the best-ever ODI bowling figures by a Pakistani, and the second best overall, in snaring seven for 12 to rout the home side for just 98 off 41 overs after having top-scored with a typically swashbuckling 76 in the visitors’ total of 224 for nine yesterday. “I try hard and I back myself and I want to thank people back home,” said Afridi. “It’s not time for me to just survive in the team, but to give a lot to the team. I tried to stay positive.

Lehmann wants more from Australia’s batsmen N

OTTINGHAM: Australia coach Darren Lehmann has told his top order batsmen to up their game in time for the second Test against England at Lord’s starting Thursday. The tourists came close to a stunning win in the first Test at Trent Bridge before Ashes-holders England scraped home by 14 runs yesterday to go 1-0 up in this five-match series. This Ashes series was always likely to hinge on the performance of Australia’s top order and Lehmann, himself a former Test batsman, was in no doubt of what was required. “Our tail has done really well over a period of time now but it’s time for the batters to

make sure they’re making the runs,” he said. “I think we only batted for 64 overs in the first innings and 110 in the second. We’ve got to be reversing that about, batting for 120 overs plus in the first innings of a game and making our runs there,” said Lehmann. Among those now under pressure for their place is Ed Cowan who, on his home ground after a spell with Nottinghamshire this season, was out for a duck in the first innings driving at fast bowler Steven Finn and fell to part-time off-spinner Joe Root for just 14 second time around having been moved to No 3 from his usual opening position.

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Gupta was tied for the top spot along with top seed Sergey Fedorchuk of Ukraine and Sergei Tiviakov of Holland and had the best Bucholz among the three toppers to not only win the Commonwealth but also the overall title. Expectedly, it was a clean sweep of medals in the open section and veteran Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua got the silver medal while Grandmaster M R Lalith Babu won the bronze. Amongst the women,WGM Soumya Swaminathan won the silver medal while national women’s champion Mary Ann Gomes won the bronze. The gold in this category went to International Master Jovanka Housak of England. The Indians also clean swept the junior section with G Akash winning the gold, Sahaj Grover getting the silver and Rakesh Kulkarni ending with the bronze medal. Kulkarni also won the South African open blitz championship held during the course of the championship. Gupta stayed in his elements right through starting out with as many as six victories on the ORT ELIZABETH: Grandmaster and for- trot including the scalp of fellow Indian Lalith mer world junior champion Abhijeet Babu. The Indian followed it up with draws Gupta won the Commonwealth Chess against Fedorchuk, Tiviakov and Barua and deChampionship after settling for a draw with In- feated Sahaj Grover in the penultimate round dian national title holder G Akash in the 11th to regain the lead. A last round draw with Akash ensured the and final round that concluded here at the maiden Commonwealth title for Gupta. Boardwalk. “It had been a pretty off season for me since Putting in a solid performance right through, Gupta scored nine points out of a possible the last chess Olympiad when I won the indieleven and had the best tiebreak score to win vidual silver playing for the country, somehow the gold medal in the championship that also my form had taken a beating and I am quite incorporated the South African International pleased to win the title here,” said Gupta, reflecting on his recent performances. open.

Jacob Zuma lauds Abhijeet Gupta for winning Commonwealth Championship

OHANNESBURG: South African President Jacob Zuma has lauded Indian chess player Abhijeet Gupta after he won the Commonwealth Championship in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape Province of the country. Zuma handed a gold medal to the 23-yearold, who has won 20 medals representing India at World, Asian and Commonwealth Chess Championships in sub-junior, junior and senior categories. Winning silver was Sergii Fedorchuk of Ukraine, while the bronze medal went to Sergei Tiviakov of Netherlands. Nearly 900 participants from 29 countries participated in the 19th edition of the Commonwealth Chess Championships. Zuma earlier drew a game after 20 minutes against the youngest player in the championships, five-year-old Keagan Rowe from East London in South Africa, later saying he had sacrificed some pieces “to balance the game.” Zuma learnt to play chess while imprisoned on Robben Island alongside former president Nelson Mandela. “Chess provided a solace to us that we

needed in those conditions of isolation and deprivation. It propelled our minds beyond the confines of the prison walls and allowed us to reflect and to position our thoughts strategically to fight the (apartheid) regime,” Zuma said as he explained how prisoners had made chess sets out of soap and driftwood. Zuma also called for chess to be encouraged as a serious sport in schools. “(Chess) promotes latent skills among the children, patience, quick wit, decisiveness and confidence arising from competition with counterparts, including those from outside the country,” he said.

Best phase for me in international cricket: Rohit By Kushan Sarkar

Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell fail drug tests J

AMAICA: Tyson Gay, holder of the American 100m record, and Asafa Powell from Jamaica, a former world record holder, have both tested positive for a banned substance. Tyson Gay’s A sample from a test in May has come back positive for a banned substance, which is yet to be revealed. The American has subsequently withdrawn from the upcoming world championships, and has said that he will take any punishment handed down by governing bodies ‘like a man’, but has denied knowingly taking a PED. The former world champion, who was tipped by many to really challenge Usain Bolt this year, said that he was told about the result on Friday.He said: “I don’t have a sabotage story. I don’t have lies. I basically put my trust in someone and I was let down. I made a mistake. I know exactly what went on, but I can’t discuss it right now. It has been tough for me. I have always been a drug-free athlete. I

hope I am able to run again, but I will take whatever punishment I get like a man.” Jamaican sprinter Powell admitted that he was one of five athletes from Jamaica who tested positive for banned substances. “I will confirm that a sample I gave at the National Trials in June has returned ‘adverse findings. The substance oxilofrine was found, which is considered by the authorities to be a banned stimulant. I want to be clear…that I have never knowingly or wilfully taken any supplements or substances that break any rules. I am not now nor have I ever been a cheat. My team has launched an internal investigation and we are co-operating with the relevant agencies and law enforcement authorities to discover how the substance got in my system. “I assure you we will find out how this substance passed our rigorous internal checks and balances and design systems to make sure it never happens again.”

EW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s success in the role of an opener has given a new lease of life to his international career and the promising batsman believes that the current run of form has been “the best and most satisfying phase” since he donned India colours. “From the point of view of consistency, this has certainly been the best phase as an international cricketer. I am enjoying my new role as an opener. That I have been successful and my contribution has helped the team’s cause makes it even more satisfying. I am hoping to keep up the good work,” Sharma told PTI in an interview today. In the 12 matches since he was asked to open, the talented 26-year-old Mumbaikar has scored five half-centuries apart from two near-50 scores and Sharma attributes it to the sound technique that he possesses. “I was always confident about my technique. The opener’s job is specialized one but I always knew that I could hold my own if I am given an opportunity at the top of the order. Also I have opened a couple of times in T20’s for India, so it wasn’t an entirely new experience,” said Sharma, who scored a match-winning 83 against England in Mohali, on his maiden appearance as an opener. On his own admission, the offer to open the innings came suddenly to him. “I wasn’t exactly surprised but I knew that it would be challenging. But then in life, when challenges are thrown at you, you should believe in your instincts and go for it. The innings of 83 against England wasn’t the best but certainly an effort that proved to be a morale booster for me,” stated Sharma, who has scored 2459 runs in 98 ODIs with two centuries and 17 half-centuries. Asked about the change in ODI opener’s role since two new balls are being used, he admitted that it is indeed a big challenge. “The opener’s role with two new balls coming into play has changed. It’s no longer going after the bowling from the word ‘go’. There are a few shots which should be avoided during the initial overs”, he said. “For example, when the ball is pitched up, one would love to play a drive but now it is better to be a bit watchful. Having said that, I

am not saying that one shouldn’t play his natural game,” Sharma explained. He has faced scathing criticism and intense media scrutiny after the initial failures but nothing has perturbed him. “When people said a lot of things, I was not really disturbed as I knew my ability. My job is to focus on my game and I try to do that. I can’t stop someone from writing whatever he feels like. I would rather concentrate on my job and that is to score runs.” Sharma has captained Mumbai Indians to their maiden IPL triumph and leading the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Lasith Malinga has certainly helped him grow as a cricketer.“I won’t say that leading someone like Sachin Tendulkar or Ricky Ponting made me conscious but certainly more responsible. The moment you become captain, you not only have to lead by example with your own performances but also be responsible for field placings and bowling changes. Responsibility always makes you a better cricketer,” he opined.

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