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HOME ON TIME Bishop Agnelo Gracias talks to Aditi as her sister and her father look on.

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his is the time not just for Christians, but for everyone to pray earnestly for the release of Sunil James

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from the jail in Togo,” said Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay, Agnelo Rufino Gracias. As the prelate who Continued on pg 9 «

Sunil James

FLATLY UNAUTHORISED Complaint against sub-letting of spacious Wadala apartments by CM and MP

By Raju Vernekar

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No, the administration had granted permission only for extra 14 feet height for your structure, not extra FSI for a 14-storeyed building.

omplaints against Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and Congress MP Hussain Dalwai, have been lodged at the Wadala Truck Terminal Police Station for subletting their flats at Venus Cooperative Housing Society in Bhakti Park near Wadala, by the secretary of the said society.

The secretary, Balaji Jadhav, in his letters No. Venus/unauthorized stay /2013 dated June 13, 2013 and Venus/unauthorized stay /1017/2013 dated October 8, 2013 have pointed out that one Snehal Pujari has been residing in flat B 201 while Tarana Singh is residing in flat B 301 unauthorizedly. These flats have belonged to the chief minister and Dalwai respectively for quite sometime. However they have not Continued on pg 8 «

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To prick or not?

CITY

By Shwetha Kannan

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here is a simmering difference of opinion between surgeons and microbiologists in the some of the major BMC run hospitals with regards to making patients that require emergency surgeries undergo an HIV test. While surgeons feel that every patient that needs an emergency surgery should also undergo tests not only for Hepatitis B and C but also HIV to ensure the safety of the operating surgeon, microbiologists are of the opinion that the test for HIV conducted during emergency surgeries is done using rapid tests, which may not be the most reliable. Hence, conducting these tests doesn’t serve the purpose.

The microbiologists’ stand…

Speaking about this issue, Dr. Preeti Mehta, Head of Department, Microbiology, KEM hospital said, “The objective stated by surgeons behind wanting every patient undergoing surgery to be tested for HIV even during emergency, is that they want to ensure that they are not infected while operating on the person. During emergencies, we have to conduct a rapid test, the results of which aren’t completely reliable.

Also, what if the person is in the window period of HIV infection?

The test will show a false negative for HIV, giving the surgeon a false sense of security. And it is during the window period that the HIV virus load is at its peak and the chances of being infected is much

geons must take universal precautions and follow standard work procedures when there are chances of coming in contact with blood or any body fluid of another person.”

What surgeons say…

A senior surgeon from KEM hospital said, “What is the harm in doing the test? It is for our safety. If taking universal precautions suffices, then why have separate cleaning techniques for the operation theatre where an HIV positive person was operated? Why have more stringent sterilisation procedures for equipment used to operate upon HIV positive patients? Once we know

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By Suresh Golani his Christmas, school-going kids of Mira Bhayandar have a whole package of fun and excitement with the second edition of ‘Bal Jallosh-2013,’ a cultural funfest organized by Lucky Star Mitra Mandal at Kasturi Park in Bhayandar (East). Open for children studying in Nursery to Standard X, the two-day fest, which will take off on December 28, has a series of competitions and talent

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he chemists in the state may have withdrawn their three-day strike on the first day itself after the High Court sent them a notice, but the resentment within them continues. On the other hand, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is also in no mood to relent and has decided to stick to the norms of the Drug & Cosmetics Act, 1940. As a result, the ongoing scuffle between the chemists and the administration is likely to take an ugly turn.

There is tremendous pressure on the FDA officials to invoke the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA) against errant chemists.

The Chemists’ Association is protesting the FDA’s crackdown on chemists operating without qualified pharmacists. Speaking to ADC about their stance, Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association President Jagnnath Shinde

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cautions might happen. But the fact that the person can be in the window period cannot be overlooked either. I think, irrespective of the HIV status, surgeons, for their own safety, must take universal precautions. Physical cleaning of the equipment is of paramount importance. Then further sterilisation follows. Also, there should be self discipline about following the prescribed safety protocols,” said Dr. Kumar.

Is there a shortage of safety equipment?

Highly placed sources in the BMC Health Department said that in a meeting where this standoff was brought to the notice of Dr. Suhasini Nagda, Director, Major BMC Hospitals, the surgeons said that there was a shortage of safety equipment, and so the test was necessary. Their point was then countered by microbiologists who suggested that they that a patient who is about to un- ask for more gloves, masks and dergo a surgery is HIV positive, we other requirements rather than take the necessary precautions and making patients undergo unnecesare mentally prepared to tackle the sary tests. case accordingly. It is only right that we know the HIV status of the per- The BMC’s strategy to solve this son we are operating upon.” issue…

Dr. Meena Kumar, Head of De- Dr. Nagda said, “Yes this issue was partment, Surgery, Sion Jospital brought to my notice a few months however, had a different take on the ago. We are planning to draft guideissue. lines where certain parameters will “Yes, the need for HIV test is felt be decided on the basis of which the by surgeons as psychologically it doctor can decide whether the pamakes them feel safe. Also in a pub- tient needs to undergo an HIV test lic hospital set up where there are or not. Surgeons and microbiolomany cases to be handled, there is a gists will be consulted while draftkind of a hurry and certain slips ing the guidelines.” shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in with regards to personal safety pre-

Chemists continue to brood

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Surgeons and microbiologists from some major BMC hospitals differ on whether all patients undergoing emergency surgery should be tested for HIV

higher from this person that through an HIV positive person. If the person turns out to be HIV negative, will the doctor operate without precautions? When the test isn’t serving any purpose, why spend precious man power and resources on it? What we are saying is that irrespective of the HIV status, sur-

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said, “There are around 55,000 chemists in the state of which 7,000 operate in Mumbai. Chemists are against the FDA’s new rule under which the patients would have to get new prescriptions every time they visit a chemist’s shop to purchase regularly used medicines, to be taken for life time diseases like asthma, blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis”.

If patients do not have valid prescriptions written by qualified doctors, chemists will not be able to dispense the medicines, as per the

new rule. The FDA had asked chemists to sell medicines on prescriptions that fall under schedules prescribed by the Centre.

Significantly, some of the pharmacists have lauded the state’s decision to invoke MESMA against chemists and retailers, who are protesting by issuing threats to close the shops.

The activists have pointed out that FDA authorities had not initiated action under MESMA against chemists, even after proceeding on strike for five times in the last year, the state had not booked them

under MESMA until now.

According to Y.P. Yajurvedi Rao, president of Society for Awareness of Civil Rights, chemists have no right to deny a citizen of essential service like medicines and put lives of persons under threat. Many activists are insisting that the government should initiate strong action against these people.

When contacted, the FDA Commissioner Mahesh Zagde said, “At this juncture, I will not say anything as the meeting with chemists is scheduled on Thursday”.

shows, including Drawing, HandWriting, Essay, Fancy Dress, Solo and Group dance. There is no fee for kids to enjoy a series of games and fun-rides in the festival which are being organized jointly by local municipal corporators Mohan Jadhav and Neelam Dhavan. While all the entrants will be given a certificate of participation, the winners will be awarded gifts, trophies and certificates. Last year’s Bal Jallosh witnessed the active participation of around 3,000 kids from the twin-city, and this time the organizers are anticipating a crowd of more than 5,000. For further details and entry forms, contact Vaibhav Tambe on 9869080974 or Narendra Tawde on 9869539163.

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The Economist says...

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BMC, how dare you allow this!

2014 will be a year of sporting shows, political shocks and economic shifts. If you pick up its special issue on The World in 2014, you can read luminaries from the worlds of politics, business, art and technology as they make their predictions.

Sir Richard Branson looks forward to being among the first commercial travellers in space.

Actor Matt Damon writes about how smarter philanthropy will help tackle water scarcity. We know how passionate he is about the subject, having watched keenly as he came to India to see how certain projects he has sponsored are doing.

Chef René Redzepi argues that the humble carrot will lead the way to a growing respect for vegetables and local, simple food.

Knowing us, we will probably be reading the horoscopes.

Not Gandhi, Nehru was Mandela’s hero

THE death of Nelson Mandela has thrown up a host of interesting reactions around the world, but none, perhaps as perspicacious as that of Vappala Balachandran, who retired as a senior police officer and specialist in intelligence .

Always scathing about the quality of the “intelligence” exchanged by all our agencies, he is quoted in a recent interview around the fifth anniversary of 26/11, “Within 46 days after 9/11, the US completely restructured the county’s whole internal security machine, whereas we in India are still doing it from 2001”.

In 1994, ahead of Nelson Mandela’s visit to India, he flew to Pretoria to liaise with the agencies there and came back with enormous respect for the South African leader who made sure that the multiple agencies in his apartheid-riven country were welded into two strongly-focused entities with specific responsibilities. And it is this which led him to say in a recent article

If present-day Mumbai belongs to anyone, it is not the rich staying in Malabar Hill, the filmstars in their Bollywood ghettos or even the middle-class struggling with stupendous crowds between home and office. It belongs to hundreds of thousands of unashamed and fearless pavement dwellers who will set up home just about anywhere. One of their favourite spots include the gigantic flyovers along the highways, and practically everyone of them on the Western Express side has its own little township of shanties, fires burning at night – and of course, the laundry hanging out to dry on pillars and girders that has costs thousands of crores of rupees to build. And then, what does one say about sights like this, when even the parking lot around an iconic city landmark like Flora Fountain is not spared the sight of these pests-in-permanent-residence. What are you waiting for Mr. Municipal Commissioner? For a gamcha to materialise on the arm of Sir Phirozeshah Mehta?

carried by a Delhi magazine: “I do not know why our media and leaders describe Mandela as the true follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Had they read any Mandela literature they would have found that he was more like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. In Conversations with myself, Mandela describes how they set up the “Umkhonto we Sizwe” (MK), their armed wing after the 1960 Sharpeville massacres on the principle that they “would

automatically abandon nonviolence” when needed “He also describes his disagreement with Moses Kotane, Dr. Monty Naicker and others on this, and gives vivid details of their armed trainings from 1962 in Ethiopia, Algeria and Morocco. He also recounts that during his June 1990 visit to Canada, on invitation from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, where he was given a purse of 5 million dollars, a lady present asked him, ‘Are you going

to use it for murdering people as you have been doing?’ Also he had clearly said in the same book ‘but Nehru was really my hero’, when Ahmed Kathrada asked him about Gandhiji.”

An observation

WE caught the television advertisement for travel site musafir.com starring Sachin Tendulkar and we were embarrassed for him, so lame is

Did he or didn’t he?

WE are referring to Pramod Mittal, described by Moneylife as “the younger brother of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, who owes a lot of money to Indian banks. However, instead of repaying bank loans, both Pramod and his brother Vinod Mittal have managed to use the corporate debt restructuring (CDR) route repeatedly to escape unscathed.”

According to the website, despite being a “bank defaulter”, Pramod Mittal has reportedly spent 60 million Euros (about Rs. 505 crore) for his daughter’s lavish wedding in Barcelona. This makes it the most lavish wedding ever, the first two being in 1981, involving Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Princess Salama,

at a cost of 76.25 million Euros, and of the Prince of Wales, for which 53 million Euros was forked out.

Vanitatis, a Spanish news portal, talked of the wedding functions for investment banker Gulraj Behl (36) and Shristi Mittal (26), the daughter who works for her father. If this is what he paid out, then he has knocked his own older brother Lakshmi Mittal down to fourth place in the list of expensive weddings. In 2004, the older Mittal hired the Palace of Versaille and the most expensive chateau in France for his own daughter’s big days, paid Javed Akhtar to write a one-hour play on how the bride met the groom, paid out even more dizzyingly for Kylie Minogue and Shahrukh Khan to

Rs.505 crore? Rs.9 crore? Rs.100 crore? How on earth can you tell? Incidentally, the star of the show was not Pramod Mittal, but this young woman named Shristi, his daughter, who was the one getting married. But of course, in all the hooha, does anyone even remember her name?

his “acting”. This is not what we want our Bharat Ratnas to do, especially when they do not need the money.

So, I would advise Mr. Tendulkar to read the article written by Rajmohan Gandhi titled “The Weight of the Peepul Leaf”, and ponder over its meaning and gentle admonition, very deeply indeed.

Else, at least in this one category, he is always going to be the runt of the litter.

sing and shake a leg for the formidable list of guests. So Pramod Mittal’s wedding in Barcelona was probably like a chillar party in comparison but inflation makes everything look grand!

The story has now taken a rather interesting twist with a newspaper in Kolkata saying that currently, calculators are out as corporate types try to guess what the wedding actually cost. And the general verdict is that the whole thing is hype and that “jyada se jyada”, it couldn’t have cost more than 1.5 million Euros or around Rs. 9 crore.

With helicopters cuzzing over the venue to take pictures, massive fireworks display, no less than Sergi Arola whipping up his special menus and 200 butlers, cooks and secretaries imported from India, surely someone has it wrong!

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C-26778 I have changed my name from Sk Md Tarique Nawab Ali, to ‘Mr. Mohd Tariq Gulam Nabi Pathan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 14/12/2013.

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LOST & FOUND I, Samratt Chatterjee, residing at Andheri East, Mumbai have lost my certificates of graduation 2001 and MBA 2003 police FIR No. 1227/2013.

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C-26771 My old name is Ajitkumar Rangnath Parshurami and now my new name is Ajit Rangnath Parshurami as per Affidavit KB974916 dated 31/10/2013.

C-26772 I have changed my old name from Kavita Dinesh Patil to Dipika Dinesh Patil as per Affidavit dated 11 Dec 2013.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Kailash Sakai Saroj, to ‘Mr. Kailash Sakai Pasi’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26780 I have changed my name from Mrs. Manju Kailash Saroj, to ‘Mrs. Manju Kailash Pasi’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26781 I have changed my name from Saira Gulam Hussain Shaikh, to ‘Saira Bano Gulam Hussain Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 11/12/2013.

C-26782 I have changed my name from Shalubee, to ‘Najma Rafique Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26783 I have changed my name from Shadaab Ahmed Mohammed Amin, to ‘Madni Shadab Ahmed Mohammed Amin’ as per Affidavit Dated: 12/12/2013.

C-26784 I have changed my name from Mohammad Mubasshir, to ‘Mohammed Mubashir Siraj Ahmed Khan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26785 I have changed my name from Siraj Ahmad Riyaz Ahmed, to ‘Siraj Ahmed Riyaz Ahmed Khan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26786 I have changed my name from Rehana Fazal Baig, to ‘Shaikh Rehana Bano Raj Mohammad’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26787 I have changed my name from Amjad Khan Abdul Rehman, to ‘Shaikh Amjad Abdul Rehman’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013.

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I have changed my name from Chhaya Narayan Bhane to Nilofer Ahmed Shaikh as per Maharashtra Gazette No. X6528 dated 28th June, 2007.

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I have changed my name from Jayda Anwar Ghare to Jahida Anwar Ghare as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.16/12/2013.

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I have changed my name from Md Ismail Md Ali Shaikh, to ‘Mohamad Ismail Mohamad Ali Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-45569) Dated: 10/10/2013. C-26776

I have changed my name from Mohammed Kausar Mohammed Ebrahim Parkar to Kausar Ibrahim Parkar as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.16/12/2013.

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I have changed my name from Usman Saji Miayn Kadri to Usman Saji Miayn Sayedas per Affidavit Dt: 16/12/13.

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C-26793 I have changed my name from Saeeda Mohammed Rafique Ansari to Sayeeda Mohammed Rafique Ansari as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Devyaniben Barot to Devyani Barot as per Affidavit dated 2nd September, 2013.

C-26806 I have changed my name from Kalpeshkumar Barot to Kalpesh Barot as per Affidavit dated 2nd September, 2013.

C-26807 I have changed my name from Krishnaben Barot to Krishna Barot as per Affidavit dated 2nd September, 2013.

C-26808 I have changed my name from “Krishnakumari Balvantray Brahmbhatt” to “Krishna Kalpesh Barot” as per Affidavit dated 02nd September, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Saeeda Mohammed Rafique Ansari to Sayeeda Mohammed Rafique Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-26795 I have changed my name from Jyotsnaben Narendraprasad Suthar to Jyotsna Narendra Suthar as per Affidavit.

C-26796 I have changed my name from Haribansh Baliram Ram to Haribansh Baliram Jaiswar as per Affidavit dated 14/12/2011.

C-26797 I have changed my name from Mohamad Rafique Yunus Teli to Rafique Yunus Merchant as per Court Affidavit dated: 12/12/2013.

C-26798 I have changed my name from Safiya Banu Abdullah Memon to Safiya Rafique Merchant as per Court Affidavit dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26799 We Mr. Rafique Yunus Merchant & Mrs. Safiya Rafique Merchant have changed our son name from Muhammed Hamza Md. Rafique Yunus Teli to Hamza Rafique Merchant as per Court Affidavit dated: 16/12/2013.

C-26800 I have changed my name from “Santoshdevi Mehta” to “Santoshdevi Jain” as per Affidavit dated 2nd September, 2013.

C-26801 I have changed my name from “Devilal Mehta” to “Devilal Jain” as per Affidavit dated 2nd September, 2013.

C-26802 I have changed my name from “Charulata Shah” to “Charu Goradia” as per Affidavit dated 4th September, 2013.

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I have changed my name from “Miss. Nalini Ambaji Gaikwad” to “Mrs. Rajshree Rajendra Rane” as per Affidavit dated 11th December, 2013.

C-26810 I have changed my name from “Miss. Sarita Janardan Parab” to “Mrs. Sunita Sunil Rane” as per Affidavit dated 11th December, 2013.

C-26811 I have changed my name from Miss. Sharda Chandrakant Sawant to Mrs. Jayshree Vijay Rane as per Affidavit dated 16th December, 2013.

C-26812 I have changed my name from “Asia Abdul Hamid Shaikh” to “Ayesha Abdul Hamid Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 16th December, 2013.

C-26813 I have changed my name from “Immaculate Ruth Nazareth” to “Immaculate Madan Mohan Mora” as per Affidavit dated 16th December, 2013.

C-26814 I have changed my name from “Sandeep Narahari Muley” to “Sandip Narahari Muley” as per Affidavit dated 16th December, 2013.

C-26815 I have changed my name from “Nidhi Sanjeev Mathur” to “Nidhhi Sanjiw Mathur” as per Affidavit dated 16th December, 2013.

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C-26817 I have changed my name from John Jacob Philip to John Jacob Philips as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Faizan Zahir Ahmed to Mohammed Faizan Zahir Ahmed Parve as per Affidavit dated 16.12.2013.

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C-26831 I have changed my name from Kanta Kailashchandra Bihani to Kanta Kailash Bihani as per Affidavit.

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By Khushboo Panjabi

Campa Cola after imposing a penalty of Rs.6.56 lakh and s the Supreme Court the residents are now set to has directed the BMC move the Supreme Court not to demolish the with a plea to reopen the Campa Cola Compound case. building or take any action “The BMC has passed oragainst the builder till May ders to regularise the work 31, 2014, residents of Campa carried out”, stated the docuCola Compound were seen ments which the residents protesting against the BMC’s possess. demolition drive of the 96 A BMC letter issued by Dy flats across 35 illegal floors in CE (City) dated August 19, seven of its buildings.

1986 clearly states that “AMC With the hope to save their has already passed orders to homes, residents have now regularise the work carried come up with new evidences out. However, the penalty to which state that BMC had ap- be charged is yet to be fiproved the construction of nalised”.

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As per the record of the BMC meeting held on January 15, 2002, “The actual built-up area existing on the plot is worked out and the same is 19,129.55 sq mts. The permissible built- up area as per last approved plan is 17,355.45 sq metre. As such there is 1,774 sq mts of FSI imbalance on the plot under reference”.

The area of 1,774.10 sq mts has also been identified as the unauthorised area beyond permissible FSI. The then Chief Minister took note of this in his order dated June 4, 2010, “However

Vandals still at large Christian community to take candle light march in protest against damage to Jesus Christ statue

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day after a cross was vandalised at Vile Parle (W) by unidentified miscreants, the Christian community will organise a candle light march on Tuesday evening in protest of the incident. The march will begin from St. Francis Xavier’s Church at Vile Parle (W) and reach the cross near the LIC building where the incident took place.

The Christian community across the city and from the adjoining Thane district will participate in the march, showing their unity and standing up against injustice.

The community has stated that their sentiments are hurt after the third such incident taking place over the last two months. Earlier, shrines were

vandalised in the adjoining area of Santacruz and Juhu as well.

While speaking of the incident, Nicolas Almeida of the Watch Dog Foundation has stated that the community wants the police to intensify their patrolling in areas where crosses are situated, and that a diary of their daily visits be maintained. “We are a peace living community won’t get violent. But this does not mean that we are easy targets. We will protest and demonstrate against the crimes,” he added.

Arun Chavan, Senior Police Inspector, Santacruz Police station has stated that no arrests have been made in connection with the case. “We don’t have any clues to lead us to the miscreants, but are

doing our best to nab the people responsible.”

On Sunday, devotees preparing to attend morning Mass found that the statue of Jesus Christ on the cross had been completely broken, with the limbs hacked off.

They later gathered at the site to protest, and lodged an FIR at the Santacuz police station. The broken statue was then taken to St. Francis Xavier’s Church in Vile Parle (West) for veneration.

The cross situated on S.V. Road in the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) compound, a short distance away from Santacruz Bus Depot, is believed to be over a hundred years old and was the center of faith and prayer for many Christians and non-Christians in the locality.

‘Nirbhaya: Ek Atmachintan’ MU releases book on Nirbhaya

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he tragic episode of the gang-rape at Delhi on December 16 last year had shaken the entire nation. It had sparked spontaneous reactions across major cities of the country. Youngsters agitated and demanded a change in the way women are treated.

The power corridors and Judiciary had taken cognition. The courage, spirit and zest for life of Nirbhaya will always serve as an inspiration to every

youngster of this country.

The University of Mumbai has decided to paid homage to the undying spirit of Nirbhaya by flagging off the series of one-day workshops in the jurisdiction of University of Mumbai. Such insightful circumstances have given rise to ideas in the minds of esteemed thinkers whose thoughts have been compiled in a book called Nirbhaya: Ek Atmachintan published by the varsity and was released at the MU campus on Monday.

On this occasion, Justice Chandrashekar Dharmadikari, who was the chief

guest, said, “After the Delhi gang-rape, the anger and resentment shown by the youth of India should be truly applauded. In a way it’s a good omen. New questions cannot be solved by old weapons and techniques. The origin of right comes from the cushion of following duties. Not only this but the government and the police should realise that only for the fulfillment of duties, rights are being conferred upon them. The innocent and law abiding citizens of the country are trapped between the mighty power of the police and the activities of the anti-social elements”.

the quantum of the built-up area on the buildings over and above the permissible FSI is to the tune of 1,774.10 sq mts as measured by the office staff of Municipal Corporation of Greater of Mumbai”.

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Residents of Campa Cola Compound in Worli at a press meet on Monday.

Construction Co. erected seven buildings, two of which were high-rise buildings of 17 and 20 stories. During the Brief background: construction period, the auThe apartments were con- thorities issued notices to the structed on land leased to builders to stop work. The Pure Drinks Ltd. in 1955, builders were fined and they which was permitted by BMC paid the penalty and rein 1980 to develop it for resi- sumed work. After the condential purposes. Without struction was completed getting the plans approved, nobody prevented the buyers Pure Drinks along with un- from occupying their apartscrupulous builders, Yusuf ments or the buildings from Patel, B.K. Gupta and P.S.B forming co-operative hous-

ing societies.

Unaware of these violations, the residents bought the apartments believing that they would get the occupation certificates in due course, as was the norm 25 years ago. Since 2005, the residents have been in litigation with the BMC trying to defend their homes and save their families from being thrown on the streets. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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C-26855 I have changed my name from Mohammed Yunus Abdul Aziz to Mohammed Yunus Abdul Aziz Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-26856 I have changed my name from Irfan Mohd Shafiq to Irfan Shafiq Tamboli as per Affidavit.

C-26857 I have changed my name from Dineshkumar Kantilal Shah to Dinesh Kantilal Shah as per Affidavit.

C-26858 We Mr. Ajay Shyam Kumar and Mrs. Neeru Ajay Kumar have changed our daughter’s name from Aishwarya Bagri to Aishwarya Ajay Kumar as per Affidavit.

C-26859 I have changed my name from Sindhubai Tatyaba Karande to Sindhu Vijaykumar Bhosale as per Affidavit.

C-26860 I have changed my name from Mahendra Giridhar Jamabarlkar to Mahendra Giridhar Jambavalikar as per Affidavit.

C-26861 I have changed my name from Mamta Mahendra Jamabarlkar to Mamata Mahendra Jambavalikar as per Affidavit.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Sayamol Chacko Palackalody to Saya Paulose as per Affidavit.

C-26871 I have changed my name from Valluvan Premkumar Rajan to Prem Rajan as per Affidavit.

C-26872 I have changed name from Sushilkumar Ambika Prasad Tiwari to Sushil Ambika Prasad Tripathi as per affidavit.

C-26873 I have changed my name from George Varghese to George Shijo Varghese as per Affidavit.

C-26874 I have changed my name from Jagannath Damodar Patil to Jitendra Damodar Patil as per Affidavit.

C-26875 I have changed my name from Sandip Kumar to Sandipkumar Shamlal Mittal as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rozi Banu D/O Arshad Ali Khan to Rozy Banu W/O Shahnawaz Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-26889 I have changed my name from Femida Panwala to Femida Bhanpurawala as per Affidavit.

C-26890 I have changed my name from Fetimida Panwala to Femida Bhanpurawala as per Affidavit.

C-26891 I have changed my name from Saifuddin Ebrahim Panwala to Saifuddin Bhanpurawala as per Affidavit.

C-26892 I have changed my name from Saiffuddin Ibrahimji Panwala to Saifuddin Bhanpurawalaas per Affidavit.

C-26893 I have changed my name from Asif Mainuddin Shaikh to Asif Mohammad Farooque Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-26894

I have changed my name from Rupesh Maruti Bhopi to Rupesh Balaram Bhopi as per Affidavit.

C-26877

I have changed my name from Sandip Sharma to Sandeep Sharma as per Affidavit.

C-26895

I have changed my name from Pallav Mukherjee to Pallav Mukerjee as per Affidavit.

C-26878

I have changed my name from Abrar Farid Parker to Abrar Farid Parkar as per Affidavit.

C-26896

I have changed my name from Sandeep Valerian Saldanha to Sundeep Valerian Saldanha as per Affidavit.

C-26879

I have changed my name from Nafisa Ali Asgar to Nafisa Bano Aslam Khan as per Affidavit.

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C-26907 I have changed my name from Pribhudayal Bhojwani to Prabhudayal Bhojwani as per Affidavit.

C-26908 I have changed my name from Praveenkumar Singh to Praveen Umashankar Singh as per Affidavit.

C-26909 I have changed my name from Dhirendra Mansukhlal Kanakia to Dhiren Mansukhlal Kanakia as per Affidavit.

C-26910 I have changed my name from Bharati Dhiren Kanakia to Heena Dhiren Kanakia as per Affidavit.

C-26911 I have changed my name from Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Ahmedjan Qureshi to Mr.Shakeel Ahmed Ahmedjan SHAIKH as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. X-20619 Dated 27/09/2007.

C-26912 I have changed my name from Martina Bastyava Dalmet to Martin Bastao Dalmet as per Affidavit.

C-26913

I have changed my name from Mr. Kadiwala Mohammed Yunus Valli Mohammed Suleman to Mr. Kadiwala Yunus Valli as per Affidavit.

C-26898

I have changed my name from Raghunathan Kuruvayil to Raghunath K Nair as per Affidavit.

C-26881

I have changed my name from Rajput Dimplebahen Babubhai to Dimple Nayan Navsariwala as per Affidavit.

C-26899

I have changed my name from T.R.Jayalakshmy to Jaya Ramaswamy as per Affidavit.

C-26864

I have changed my name from Koraga Baikampady Shetty to Baikampady Koraga Shetty as per Affidavit.

C-26882

I have changed my name from Hasanali Aashiqali to Hasanali Aashiqali Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-26900

I have changed my name from Jayalaxmi to Jaya Ramaswamy as per Affidavit.

C-26865

I have changed my name from Dileep V. Patil to Dilip Vitthalrao Patil as per Affidavit.

C-26883

I have changed my name from Imran Bashir to Imran Basheer Doka as per Affidavit.

C-26901

I have changed my name from C.S Ramaswamy to Chittur Subramanian Ramaswamy as per Affidavit.

C-26866

I have changed my name from Sobha Dileep Patil to Shobha Dilip Patil as per Affidavit.

C-26884

I have changed my name from Indrayaj Rupayan Chauhan to Indrayan Rupayan Chauhan as per Affidavit.

C-26902

I have changed my name from Mushtaq Ahmed Akhtar Alam Momin to Mushtaque Ahmed Akhtar Alam Momin as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rooman Raees Diwan to Ruman Umair Khot as per Affidavit.

C-26903

I have changed my name from Aysha Abdulkadar Agvan to Ayesha Abdulkader Agwan as per Affidavit.

C-26919

I have changed my name from Jaysukhlal Muragbhai Shah to Jaysukh Murag Khimasiya as per Govt. of Maha. Gazzette No. (U-6385) dated 08.2013.

C-26904

We Rajesh Ranawat and Pramila Rajesh Ranawat have changed our minor daughter name from Vinny Rajesh Jain to Vinny Rajesh Ranawat as per Affidavit.

C-26920

We Mr. Mahendra Giridhar Jambavalikar and Mrs.Mamata Mahendra Jambavalikar have changed our son name from Prathamesh Mahendra Jamabarlkar to Prathamesh Mahendra Jambavalikar as per Affidavit.

C-26863

I have changed my name from Chandraveer Rewant Singh Purohit to Chandraveer Rewant Singh Rajpurohit as per Affidavit.

C-26867 I have changed my name from Kalpesh Jadavji Shah to Kalpesh Jadavji Gala as per Affidavit.

C-26868 I have changed my name from Venjal Ronald Pereira to Venjal Reynold Pereira as per Affidavit.

C-26869 I have changed my name from Maya Vivek to Maya Vivek Shahi as per Affidavit.

C-26870

I have changed my name from Deepthi Dilip Patil to Deepti Dilip Patil as per Affidavit.

C-26885 I have changed my name from Mushtaq Ahmed Imdad Hussain to Mushtaq Ahmed Imdad Hussain Malik as per Affidavit.

C-26886 I have changed my name from Faizan Ahmed Karam Husain to Faizan Karam Hussain Khan as per Affidavit.

C-26887 I have changed my name from Miss. Abdulla Farhad M, Farhad Abdulla Mohammad to Miss. Farhat Abdulla Mohammad Melat as per Affidavit.

C-26888

I have changed my name from Vivek Muraleedharan to Vivek Muraleedharan Nair as per Affidavit.

C-26905

I have changed my name from Piyush Kumar Pathak to Piyush Pathak as per Affidavit.

C-26915 We Mr.Mahadeb Halder & Mrs. Sikha Mahadeb Halder have changed our minor son's name from Sumon Halder to Suman Mahadeb Halder as per Affidavit.

C-26916 We Mr. Jamil Shaukat Khamkar & Mrs. Farzana Jamil Khamkar have changed our minor daughter name from Farhin Jamil Khan to Farhin Jamil Khamkar as per Affidavit.

C-26917

I have changed my name from Dillip Kumar Swain to Dilip Kumar Swain as per Affidavit.

C-26921

I have changed my name from Samirkumar Chimanal Ghelani to Sameer Chimanlal Ghelani as per Affidavit.

C-26906

I Pallavi Ramesh Keni have changed my name to Pallavi Ramesh Keny as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26939

I have changed my name from Smira Maajid Thakur to Sameera Maajid Thakur as per Affidavit.

C-26924

I Ramesh Ramchandra Keni have changed my name to Ramesh Ramchandra Keny as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26940

I have changed my name from Mrs. Isartjahan Suhail Ahmed Shaikh to Mrs. Eshrat Suhail Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-26925

I Manishkumar Manubhai Shah have changed my name to Manish Manubhai Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26941

I have changed my name from Mr. Suhail Ahmed Shaikh to Mr. Suhail Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-26926 I have changed my name from Mehaboob Ali Ansari to Mr. Mehboob Ali Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-26927 I have changed my name from Mrs. Sammunissa Mehaboob Ali Ansari to Mrs. Shamsunnisha Mehboob Ali Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-26928 I have changed my name from Parvez Mohammed Yasin to Parvez Ahmed Mohammed Yasin Ansari as per Affidavit.

I Abdulla Yunus Palsani have changed my name to Abdullah Yunus Palsani as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26942 I Aminabai Yunus Palsani have changed my name to Amina Yunus Palsani as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26943 I Sejal Deepak Kamble have changed my name to Sejal Deepak Kamli as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26944 I Avril Edna Kinny & Kinny Avril Edna Ashly have changed my name to Avril Ashly Kinny as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-26929 I have changed my name from Nobert Jude Viviati Almeida to Norbert Vivian Almeida as per Affidavit.

C-26914

I have changed my name from Vinod Kumar Raghavji Chande to Vinod Raghavji Chande as per Affidavit.

C-26880

C-26862

I have changed my name from Rajalakshmi Umesh Chand to Rajalaxmi Dilip Kumar Swain as per Affidavit.

C-26923

I have changed my name from Rajlami Swain to Rajalaxmi Swain as per Affidavit.

C-26922

I have changed my name from Yamini Chandrakant Shah to Yaminiben Chandrakant Shah as per Affidavit.

C-26930 I have changed my name from Rakesh Kumar Ray to Rakesh Roy as per Affidavit.

C-26931 I have changed my name from Noorjahan Jaferali Shaikh to Noorie Manoj Jawre as per Affidavit.

C-26932 I have changed my name from Asha Machinder Ghadekhar to Ayesha Sabir Khan as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. X-18905 dated 1 Jan 2004.

C-26933 I have changed my name from Kantilal Manilal Vadhiya to Kantibhai Manibhai Vadhiya as per Affidavit.

C-26934 I Sartajbee Shabbir Sayed have changed my name to Sartaj Begam Shabbir Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26935 I Vahida Babu Miyan Sayed have changed my name to Vahida Babu Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26936 I Babu Miyan Amin Sayed have changed my name to Babu Amin Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

C-26937 I Shabbir Babu Miyan Sayed have changed my name to Shabbir Babu Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 14/12/13.

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I Sunermal Singhvi Nirbhaylal have changed my name to Nirbhaylal Sumermal Sanghvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26946 I Singhvi Santhosh Devi have changed my name to Santhosh Devi Sanghvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26947 We Mr. Asutosh Srivastava & Mrs. Mamta Asutosh Srivastava have changed our minor son’s name from Hemanshu Asutosh Srivastava to Himanshu Asutosh Srivastava as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26948 I Nikita Ashutosh have changed my name to Nikita Asutosh Srivastava as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26949 I Ashutosh Dayashankarlal have changed my name to Asutosh Dayashankarlal Srivastava as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26950 I Mamta Ashutosh have changed my name to Mamta Asutosh Srivastava as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26951 I Sakharchand Bhautmal Rathod have changed my name to Sakalchand Bhautmal Rathod as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26952 I Indramal Nihalchand Solanki have changed my name to Indermal Nihalchand Solanki as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26953 I Ashutosh Dayashankar Srivastav have changed my name to Asutosh Dayashankar Srivastava as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Robbers dig through back wall to gain entry into showroom, loot ornaments worth Rs.1.50 crore

The duo who had stolen the pen drives in August 2013, was arrested by Sahar police officials

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Raghuveer arrested

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ficient ground to arrest Raghuveer, who had refused aghuveer Singh surren- to undergo scientific tests. dered himself before the Himanshu Roy Joint comcrime branch unit VI yester- missioner said, “Interrogaday in connection with his tion is yet going on things mother Sandhya Singh’s will be clear once he gives murder. He was accompa- answers in detail.” nied by his father Jayprakash Singh and Uncle Sanjay Case in detail: Prakash.

Sandhya Singh (50) had Singh, an alleged drug ad- gone missing on December dict, had gone missing ever 14 2013from her Seawoods since the Supreme Court re- residence in Navi Mumjected his anticipatory bail bai.On January 28, a human plea in the case a week ago. skull was spotted by the two Police claimed they had suf- British birdwatchers and

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branch and they investigated the matter from Raghuveer, his girlfriend Shreya Verma and Sandhya’s husband Jai Prakash Singh.

As per the sources from the crime branch it was suspected that Raghuveer was aware the mystery behind his mother’s death after a party at home Sandhya had been missing. Raghuveer Raghuveer Singh had told the officials that his mother had been to the bank skeletal remains near the and never returned home marshy land in Nerul which whereas the two maids said was of Sandhya. that, Raghuveer had told The local police had then them that his mother had failed to solve the case which been to her brothers’ home was then taken over by the in Juhu.

Mumbai police crime khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Serial killers held for bargirl’s murder

By Suresh Golani

in various parts of Goa. The victims included a hanks to the efforts by teenage girl and a senior cittheir Goa counterparts, izen, who were killed by the sleuths of the Manekpur po- duo with the intention to rob lice have been able to solve a them. According to the poblind case, four years after a lice, the serial killers, identibar girl was found murdered fied as Syran Rodrigues (24) in Vasai. The duo who had and Chandrakant Talwar murdered the bar girl in (35), had been arrested by 2009, have turned out to be the Goa police for their inserial killers who were cool- volvement in the brutal muring their heels in a Goa jail ders of four women that had for their involvement in the rocked the state. brutal killing of four women During interrogations, the

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duo had confessed to their involvement in another murder which they committed in Vasai.

It may be recalled that a woman’s body was found near Chinchoti village on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in a highly decomposed state on October 18, 2009. The identity of the woman was ascertained as Priti, a bargirl who worked in Mumbai.

Following this information

given by the Goa police about the confessions made by the accused duo, a police team from Manekpur police station, led by API Jadhav, sought transit custody and brought them to Vasai on transit remand. “Prima facie investigations have revealed that the murder was the fallout of a monetary dispute. However, we are probing all angles,” confirmed Senior Police Inspector K. S Hegaje.

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and Assistant police inspector Dattatrey Deshmukh and started conducting sting ophe Sahar police officials have arrested two individerations at various places like Crawford Maruals involved in a theft that took place in August ket, Manish Market, Lamington Road, CST, this year. The cops alleged that the duo had Dadar, Seepz and Kurla but couldn’t get through robbed the goods from a truck and locked it. the two”.

According to the police, the two accused The police officials posed as costumers and took have been identified as Prakash Sawant the complainant with them so that the he could recog(51) and Julfikar Khan (27) and the incinise the pen drives. dent was reported in the Sahar police Patil further said, “We came across Sawant as a pen drive station on August 14. The duo had looted seller. The police officials then asked for more of those”. the consignment truck of Scandisk pen Sawant then reached a designated place with the whole drive and had fled with 8,250 pen drives that consignment and confessed to the crime. Khan was later consisted of pen drives worth Rs.32 lakh. picked up and the both were arrested.

Senior police inspector Ravindra Patil from Sahar Police “The two had kept the whole consignment in their house station said, “The complainant Harish Joshi told us that which is in Sahar”, added an officer. there are tags attached with every pen drive and if he comes The duo has been booked under sections 379 (punishacross any, he would easily identify the pen drive. We then ment for theft) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furmade a team consisting of police sub-inspector Sunil Bide therance) of the Indian Penal Code.

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Police inside the ransacked jewellery showroom. (Right) The hole that the robbers had dug in an attempt to enter the place.

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nidentified robbers entered the showroom of Punimiya Jewellers in Thane after breaking a back wall and made off with gold ornaments and silver worth Rs.1.50 crore, on Monday.

The whole incident has been captured on the CCTV installed inside the showroom.

The robbery was discovered on Monday morning by employees who came to clean the shop and noticed that all the showcases had been emptied. They immediately informed their owner, who called up the Nagar police station. A police team, which included the Jt. Commissioner of Police, the DCP, and others forensic officers, reached the spot and began investigations.

The robbers had broken one of the back walls and had dug a one-foot wide hole in another the wall, aiming to enter more than one showroom, as there are many jewellery shops located beside each other, but could eventually target only Punimiya Jewellers, from where they stole all the gold ornaments and silver stored in the strong room. The president of Thane Jewellers Association, Kamlesh said, “We have closed all our shops in Thane for half the day in protest against the many robberies happening unchecked in our areas, and in show of support for the recent victim, Punimiya Jewellers.

The Nagar police are studying the CCTV footage and hope to identify and nab the culprits shortly.

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n ATM center of the Union Bank of India was broken into and robbed at Kalher, in Bhiwandi, on Sunday with robbers making off with Rs.15.65 lakh.

It is learnt that the robbers entered the ATM center and, with the help of the master password, opened the security tray and stole all the cash from the machine. When a customer entered into the center

to withdraw money, he was shocked to see the ATM machine opened and immediately informed the Narpoli police, who rushed to the spot.

Senior Police Inspector Patil of the Narpoli police station, said, “We had registered a case under section 457 of the Indian Penal Code against unknown persons and have asked for the CCTV footage from the bank. There was no security guard at the ATM center.”

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 03/01/2014 at 11.00 a.m.

Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: PanchPakhadi, Thane(w),Tal&Dist-Thane (151 B&C, T.P.S.1).

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 02/01/2014 at 12.30 p.m.

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08 CHANGE OF NAME I Nisha Ibrahim Kureshi have changed my name to Khairun Nisha Ibrahim Kureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 16/12/13 C-26955 I Sabre Alam Abdul Samad have changed my name to Sabre Alam Abdul Smad Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit date : 16/12/13.

C-26956 I Anisa Unus Mukhari have changed my name to Naziya Imran Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 10/12/13.

C-26957 I Anisa Imran Patel have changed my name to Naziya Imran Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit date : 16/12/13.

C-26958 I Mohammad Zahid Mohammed Zarif have changed my name to Mohammad Zahid Mohammed Zarif Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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CLASSIFIEDS I Muktaben Zaverchand Shah have changed my name to Muktaben Zaverchand Sumariya as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 19/11/13.

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submitted relevant documents like leave and licence agreements nor there have been any police verification, Speaking to the ADC, Vijay Gwade, a member of the Venus CHS said that there are 59 flats in the society, all allotted under the CM’s 5 per cent quota to different people.

These occupants are residing in the flat, claiming that they are residing there as caretakers and they are also not paying any dues. We have pointed out this matter to the police several times but they have not responded, he added.

The flat are measuring 1,032.7 sq ft in building No 12 of Bhakti Park was allotted to Chavan on May 20, 2003 by the then CM Sushil Kumar Shinde. The flat costing 40lakh was allotted just for Rs.3,66,969 under the CM's 5 per cent quota for the poor.

The CM had reportedly shown his yearly income as Rs.76,000 since the eligibility for obtaining the flat under economically weaker section was Rs 1.5 lakh in 2003.

Although the CM was not supposed to rent out the flat

I Zaverchand Lakhamshi Shah have changed my name to Zaverchand Lakhamshi Sumariya as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 19/11/13.

C-26971 I Mahendra Zaverchand Shah have changed my name to Ajay Zaverchand Sumariya as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 19/11/13.

C-26972 I Amir Mohammed Hakim have changed my name to Amir Mohammed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26973 I Minakumari Liladhar Panchal have changed my name to Meena Pankajkumar Panchal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Saroj Shivpoojan have changed my name to Saroj Shivpujan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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without obtaining permission from the Government, he subsequently gave the flat to Mrs Tarana Jagdish Singh on a caretaker basis.

In response to a query by RTI activist Anil Galgali, ACP Rajdut Rupwate of Wadala Truck Terminal Police Station, on December 12, confirmed that an inquiry against those residing in the CM’s flat was on, adding that the flat has been given not on rent but on a caretaker basis.

The CM has not given any information about the caretaker of his flat to the police.

As such the police had not issued an NOC, he said, adding that action under section 188 of the IPC can be taken against those residing in the flat without police and society clearance.

It may be recalled that while taking the oath as the CM in 2010, Chavan had declared that he had surrendered the flat allotted to him under CM quota. But the declaration seems have remained only on paper.

Several attempts to get comments from Prithviraj Chavan and Hussain Dalwai did not yield any result.

I Vineeta Sharma have changed my name to Vineeta Kapoor Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26961 I Himansu Shukla have changed my name to Himanshu Shukla as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26962 I Rajani Sharma have changed my name to Rajni Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26963 I Usha Ladwa have changed my name to Ushaben Ladwa as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-26964 I Jubeda Vahid Ali have changed my name to Zubeda Vahid Ali Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 16/12/13.

C-26965 I Ms. Shubhangi Narayan Devrukhkar have changed my name to Mrs. Sanikka Sanjay Sagvekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 06/12/13.

C-26966 I Ms. Nandini Shankar Salvi have changed my name to Mrs. Vrushali Vithoba Pendkalkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 13/12/13.

C-26967 I Mehta Sejalben Punamchand/ Sejal Manishkumar Vora/ Sejal Poonamchand Mehta have changed my name to Sejal Manish Vora as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 16/12/13.

C-26968 I Manish Navin Vora / Manishkumar Navinkumar Vora / Manish N. Vora have changed my name to Manish Navinchandra Vora as per Deedpoll Affidavit date: 16/12/13.

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NEW SAI CHARAN COMPLEX BLDG.1 CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD, & NEW SAI CHARAN COMPLEX BLDG.2 CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD,.

Goddev Gaon,P.D. Mhatre Road, Near Mukund Tower, Bhaynder (E),Tal & Dist-Thane.

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 03/01/2014 at 11.30 a.m.

Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: Goddev Gaon, Bhaynder,Tal & Dist-Thane.

Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area(Sq. Mtr) (Old)77, (New)05 03 — 2810.00 Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W).

Date: 16/12/2013

(Nitin Kale) Competent Authority & District Dy. Registrar, Co-op. Societies Thane.

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Parshwa Nagar, Behind Old Petrol Pump, Mira Road, Tal & Dist-Thane.

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 07/01/2014 at 11.30 a.m.

Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: Bhaynder, Tal & Dist-Thane.

Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area Sq. Mtr. (Old)488, 1 pt, 2-A pt, 2-B, — 1082.70 (New)86 3 & 6pt

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 02/01/2014 at 2.30 p.m.

Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: Kulgaon, Badalapur (W),Tal. Ambernath, Dist-Thane.

Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area(Sq. Mtr) 88 13 2 470.72

Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W).

Date: 16/12/2013

Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W).

Date: 16/12/2013

(Nitin Kale) Competent Authority & District Dy. Registrar, Co-op. Societies Thane.

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PWD to expand road and build bridge in Raigad district

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013

By Prashant Hamine

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ontinuing with the state government’s policy of infrastructure development in Raigad district, the state Public Works Department has drawn up plans of Rs. 337.4 crore for road expansion and the construction of two bridges. This is in addition to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) plans for the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal corridor and the proposed second international airport near Navi Mumbai.

Sources in the PWD speaking to the ADC on conditions of anonymity yesterday disclosed that two new bridges are being planned on the Uran-Revdanda, Gavhanphata-Pen and KaleshshriDharamtar road network.

Besides this, the department also has plans for expansion and constructing link roads to existing roads between Dadar Pool-Mankulephata, Mankulephata-Shirvaliphata, Shirvaliphata-Saral and Saral-Revdanda.

Out of the total Rs. 337.4 crore, Rs. 253.63 crore will be

funded by NABARD, while the state government will allocate Rs. 83.40 crore for the project. Sources disclosed that once this project is implemented, residents especially from Alibaug will not have to use the Mumbai-Goa highway to reach Mumbai. It will also serve as an alternate route for people from Sindhudurg district to reach Mumbai. Besides this, the project will also offer an alternate route for those travelling towards South India. The project will also ease the bottleneck at JNPT.

Sources disclosed that the department will require about Rs. 20 crore for land acquisition. The environment ministry has sought the approval of the Maharashtra Coastal Regulatory Authority, they added. If the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link takes off, these infrastructure projects will usher in development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region covering parts of the Raigad district. The government intends to carry out these development projects to ease the pressure of Mumbai, said sources.

Centre’s reply awaited on PIL seeking preservation of Vikrant

By Philip Varghese

It will be recalled that earlier this month, the Western Naval Command lmost a week after the Brihanmum- had announced its auctioning. Vikrant bai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was decommissioned in 1997 and prestanding committee chairman Rahul served as a museum. Some time ago, Shewale wrote to municipal commis- the state government expressed its insioner Sitaram Kunte, requesting him ability to bear the cost of its maintefor additional provision of funds in next nance, after which the defence ministry year’s civic budget to maintain decom- decided to sell the vessel. Based on this, missioned aircraft carrier IMS Vikrant, Kiran Paingankar, an activist, has filed the Bombay High Court on Monday di- public interest litigation seeking a court rected the Union and the state govern- direction to the Union government to ments to file replies to a petition not auction off the ship as scrap. demanding that IMS Vikrant be preAfter hearing the petition, the diviserved and not scrapped. sion bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah

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Continued from pg 1 « overlooks the Catholic community’s Small Christian Community movement in the city, he was with the family at their residence at Evershine Nagar in Malad yesterday, offering support and comfort.

James (38) and two others have been under arrest in Togo since July this year on the charge of aiding pirates in looting the Marshall Islands’ MT Ocean Centurion.

Ironically, as ships’s captain, he had come to Togo to lodge a complaint that the ship had been hijacked by pirates who finally released them.

On December 2, James inflant son Vivaan died in a city hospital of complications following a stomach infection. Since then the body has been in the Cooper Hospital morgue while his shattered wife Aditi and the rest of his family ha ve been running from pillar to post to get him released. Last week, accompanied by city MP Sanjay Nirupam, they approached the PMO for assistance.

Through all these efforts, the Togo government has been obdurate about making Captain James stand trial. His family had even approached the Togo government to let him travel to India for his son’s funeral, but have failed to convince them to allow him to do so.

The Catholic Church in the

and Justice M.S. Sanklecha sought affidavits-in-reply by January 9 and posted the petition for hearing on January 16, 2014. Paingankar, who claims to have been working for preservation of the ship since it was decommissioned in 1997, has said that HC should quash the tender issued by the Union Ministry of Defence in November this year inviting bids for scrapping the ship. The bids were to be opened on December 18, but counsels for the union government, Dhiren Shah and Som Sinha, informed the court that the auction process had been postponed.

Sunil unlikely to come home on time city, community groups like the Association of Concerned Catholics (AOCC), Maharashtra Christian Youth Forum (MCYF) and Catholics for Preservation of Faith (CPF) have joined in solidarity with the family to provide support and comfort.

Yesterday, Bishop Gracias met James’ mother, wife Aditi, sister-in-law Avni, father-in-law P.S. Rao and other family members and assured them of all support.

Later, he addressed the press gathered there in large numbers.

“I have visited the James family as we need to come together during this family’s period of grief. I told them that we are ready to help in whatever way possible to help procure Sunil’s release.

But we need to be cautious and respectful while dealing with the government there,” Bishop Gracias told the ADC. When asked about the church’s next step in this case, Bishop Gracias said, “I am informed that there is no Indian embassy in Togo, so we are going to send a team from Mumbai to be there and do whatever it can. We will also speak to the church authorities there to help us.

The media has also played a vital role in this case and

that’s why the PMO has also intervened now.”

Speaking about the family, Bishop Gracias said, “I was so touched with this family’s way of dealing with this tragedy. I just pray to God that Sunil returns home soon and to give him the same courage in overcoming this tragedy.”

Sadly, shortly after the intervention, the James family issued a statement which read as follows: “Upon contacting our lawyer today, we were extremely disheartened upon finding out that the file is currently with the prosecutor who has in turn indicated that he will review and provide direction at the end of day tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17.

“The lawyer indicated that between today and tomorrow a date for the trial will be set and that date will most likely be December 27. He says he has an absolutely clean file which should result in Sunil being released unconditionally.

“This does not mean a decision will be made on the December 27, only that the trial may commence on this date.”

In other words, if the Indian government does not intervene appropriately and immediately, bringing Sunil

home in time for the funeral of his son will not be possible. Vivaan cannot wait that long. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

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Sena starts free coaching for IAS aspirants Party has become sensitive to financial constraints of most candidates from the state

By Prashant Hamine

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n a bid to increase the passing percentage of students from Maharashtra in the civil services exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for IAS, IFS, IPS and other civil services, the Shivvidya Prabhodhini under the aegis of the Yuva Sena will launch free coaching classes for IAS aspirants. In a statement released here yesterday, the scheme will be launched on January 23, the birth anniversary of late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

Sena deputy leader Vijay Kadam informed that 100 students will be given free guidance, coaching and all study material needed to clear the UPSC exams from the preliminary and mains and right up to the interviews. He said that until now the Sena had been only felic-

itating students who had cleared the UPSC exams. The Sena until now had been providing free of cost accommodation at MLA hostel flats of Sena legislators for IAS aspirants coming to Mumbai from rural Maharashtra.

He said that taking note of the financial constraints encountered by some IAS aspirants from poor families, the party has decided to offer free of cost guidance and coaching for these students. The full details of the scheme are available on the Shivvidya Prabhodini website – www.shivvidyaprabhodini.co .in. The application for the free coaching camp will be available online between December 17 and December 31. The entrance test for the camp will be held on January 5, results will be declared on January 11 and the classes will commence from January 23.

e-TENDER NOTICE The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works from the government registered contractors, who are also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of 18 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 11526519.51 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in.

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TENDER EXTENSION NOTICE Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation invites sealed tenders form for following works.

The tender form and other relevant document will be available for download on MBMC’s e-Tendering website as www.mbmc.eproc.in from 18-12-2013 to 26-12-2013 till 4.00 p.m.

Tender form fee and EMD should be submitted through online Receipt System, failing which the tender will be disqualified.

The last date for submission of tenders completed in all respects on 27-12-2013 up to 3.00 p.m. on the above mentioned website, Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. If possible the tenders shall be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representative on the same day at 4.30 p.m. at the tender cell of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.

Hon. Commissioner of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has reserves right to reject any or all online bids, without assigning any reasons.

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Note: 1. Tender Documents shall not be sent or received via post.

2. Tender Submission is online only.

3. EMD and Document Fees shall be submitted through online receipt system available on e-tendering website.

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Unimportance of Parliament and the state legislatures

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Ponder awhile...

“The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.”

— James A. Baldwin

Situation has changed – for the worse A

FTER the gang-rape and murder of Nirbhaya a year ago, the situation has changed a lot: It has become worse.

The government made promises that it would amend existing laws and bring in new ones. It said it would set up fast-track courts all over the country to try only rape cases but very soon it became clear that it has forgotten about its promises. It did set up a fast-track trial for the Nirbhaya case which however was completed after nine months.

In the meanwhile, horrible, monstrous rapes were taking place across the country.

Children – as young as three to seven year old – were being raped; in one instance, the victim’s was brutalised and her mutilated body was thrown out of a moving vehicle.

Some of the rapes were reported to have taken place in broad daylight. Many women were molested and sexually assaulted. The number of rape cases has been alarmingly increasing.

It has become clear that the lack of deterrent punishment has emboldened many to commit the heinous crime. Death sentence is given only in the ‘rarest of rare cases’. The rapists know that they can – if at all found guilty – get away with a few years in jail. Boys below 18 are not bothered at all about punishment: they do not mind spending a couple of years in jail. Even if they commit a brutal crime, laws in respect of juvenile justice can only send them to a reform centre for a short while.

And it looks like the government will never be able to make a law fixing a time limit for the trial of a rape case. As it is, quite often a trial may go on for more than ten years. The long list of pending rape cases reveals a dismal, disturbing situation.

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NDIAN Parliament has had another sterile session. I do not understand why members wanted its extension when there was no business conducted for several days. It is a familiar pattern now. One party or the other, however small, disturbs one of the two Houses. Once the undisrupted House comes to know that the other is not functioning, it follows suit on some pretext or the other. The state legislatures are no better.

What members do not realize is the extent of cynicism which is building up against the politicians. The very word, politics, has come to be derided. This is a dangerous trend for the democratic polity we have. Desperate elements jump into the arena to propagate other options.

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is to be blamed for this.

In a way, this also explains the phenomenon of Narendra Modi, the prime ministerial candidate of the BJP. He is a demagogue who arouses aspirations of people and indulges in a divisive politics. This has helped the BJP to increase its tally in the state elections in Madhya Pradesh and wrest Rajasthan from the hands of the ruling Congress.

However, his thesis of strong man and a decisive leader has given new ideas to the people. Disenchanted as the people are with the way the parliamentary system is working,

The bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, I believe, will be a disaster and create insolvable problems, particularly on the sharing of water and the capital. The situation is aggravated when the Centre says that it will be the custodian of rivers. In other words, the ruling party at the centre will dictate. Still the Congress and the BJP have gone ahead splitting the state because of political considerations they have.

What surprises me is the BJP’s opposition to the communal violence bill. It has become necessary since the police force has come to have a pro-Hindu tilt. Most Hindu-Muslim riots begin between the two communities.

But they get converted into a fight between the Muslims and the police.

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Justice Srikrishna Commission

This happened in Pakistan when General Mohammad Ayub Khan, the army chief, came to power. The then president, Iskander Mirza, himself asked him to administer for ‘some time’ so that the unruly forces were curbed. Ayub lengthened ‘some time’ and did not allow the civil government to return.

True, democracy has returned to Pakistan and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has come through the ballot box. But he has to be cautious because the army chief is always overlooking his shoulders. In fact, my reading is that once the army comes to rule in a third world country, it may go back to the barracks but its ‘presence’ remains.

Bangladesh, engulfed in violence, can have the intervention of the army easily. But it is itself reluctant. It failed last time in 2009 to put together a setup without the two Begums, Sheikh Hasina and Khalida Zia. The then army chief, General Moin U. Ahmed, as he admitted later, that the misrule of the Begums was a staple food of the people in Bangladesh and that they wallow in mess created by hartals and bandhs. Now the situation has deteriorated because the Jammat-e-Islami has methodically built up its strength and has a visible presence in every segment, including the media.

I do not think that these examples will deter members of Parliament or state legislatures from disturbing the proceedings in their respective Houses in India. They want attention. A rumpus by a member gets more prime space both in electronic and print media than a mature and responsible speech. Media

This formulation is confirmed by the Justice Srikrishna Commission, appointed for inquiring into the Mumbai riots during December 1992-January 1993 and the March 12, 1993 bomb blasts. “It is true that there might not have been incidents of private firing as put forward by the police, but on several occasions there were attacks by Muslim mobs on the police, clashes between violent mobs of Muslims and Hindus...”

I think the partisan attitude of the security forces has surfaced because of states’ interference. This situation can be met through a federal police force. It can be used by the Centre at places where the minorities are targeted with the connivance of the state government. The federal police can also be used to protect the property owned by the Centre.

Some years ago, when Kerala government was at the back of the protesters, the places belonging to New Delhi were set on fire.

America, like India, has a federal polity and has constituted a federal police force. It has gone many a time to the states where the segregation on the basis of colour had taken a toll on the black. The Mississippi riots are a staring example of Washington’s intervention.

The communal riots are increasing in India. The country may not practice racial discrimination but still suffers from indifference towards the minority. The importance of legislatures and Parliament is primarily for the rule of law. And it has to be safeguarded and enforced at all costs. This determination seems to be lacking.

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar they are toying with the idea of presidential system. India has experienced authoritarianism when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency. Over a lakh people were detained without trial and Mrs. Gandhi ousted morality from politics. We have not been able to revive the institutions even after 35 years of the imposition of the Emergency.

Both the bureaucracy and the police continue to be the instruments of tyranny in the hands of rulers at the Centre and in the states.

What consequently happens is the synergy they bring about in the programme and functioning of the two major parties, the Congress and the BJP. They are two sides of the same coin. I heard it at a gathering Arun Jaitley, the BJP leader and Digvijay Singh, a Congress leader, attended. Both expressed more or less the same views and conceded that their policies on economics and foreign affairs coincided. Since the two main parties are on the same page, Parliament has become a status quo body. The adjournments or the walkouts are not on the basis of issues but for trivial reasons. An example is the bill on the division of Telangana as both parties support it.

Vibrations turn to atoms which generate life T

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HE silent life experiences on the surface through activity. The life on the surface seems to be the real life, because it is in this life that all joy is experienced.

In the silent life there is no joy but only peace. The soul’s original being is peace and its nature is joy, both of which work against each other. This is the hidden cause of all life’s tragedy. The soul originally is without any experience; it experiences all when it opens its eyes to the exterior plane, and keeps them open, enjoying the life on the surface until satisfied. The soul then begins to close its eyes to the exterior plane, and constantly seeks peace, the original state of its being.

The inward and essential part of every being is composed of fine vibrations, and the external part is formed of gross ones. The finer part we call spirit and the grosser matter, the former being less subject to change and destruction and the latter more so. All that is visible and perceptible appears to be living, although subject of death and decay,

and is becoming every moment resolved into its finer element; but the sight of man is so deluded by its awareness of the seeming world, that the spirit which really lives is covered under the garb of matter and its true being is hidden. It is the gradually increasing activity which causes vibrations to materialize, and it is the gradual decrease of the same which transmutes them again into spirit. As

MATTER & SPIRIT has been said, vibrations pass through five distinct phases while changing from the fine to the gross; and the elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth each has a savour, colour and form peculiar to itself. At each step in their activity they vary and become distinct from each other; and it is the grouping of these vibrations which causes variety.

Vibrations turn to atoms and atoms generate what we call life; thus it happens that their

grouping, by the power of nature’s affinity, forms a living entity; and as the breath manifest through the form so the body becomes conscious. In one individual there are many fine and small beings hidden; in his blood, in his brain cells, in his skin, and in all planes of his existence. As in the physical being of an individual many small germs are born and nourished which are also living beings, so in his mental plane there are many beings, termed Muwakkals, or elementals. These are still finer entities born of man’s own thoughts, and as the mental sphere. Man often imagines that thoughts are without life; he does not see that they are more alive than the physical germs and that they have a birth, childhood, youth, age and death. They work for man’s advantage or disadvantage according to their nature. The Sufi creates, fashions and controls them. He drills them and rules them throughout his life; they form his army and carry out his desires. As the germs constitute man’s physical being and the elementals his mental life, so do the angels constitute his spiritual existence. These are called Farishtas.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013

Election fever THE Congress General Secretary is right when he says that the recent loss suffered by the party in the Assembly polls was not the personal defeat for Rahul Gandhi. The Diggy Rajah should have further clarified that the rout was only due to the ‘wrong’ briefing given to the party V.P. by his political advisers.

However, had it been a victory for the 128-years-old party, it would have been solely due to the ‘foresight and able leadership’ of the crown prince. All in all, the age old adage still continues to hold good, viz, the success has many fathers, but the failure is an orphan.

THE FM has reportedly given his perception that the ensuing 2014 Lok Sabha Elections would probably result in a hung Assembly.

Coming as it does from a seasoned senior politician and renowned economist whose election to the Lok Sabha from a Tamil Nadu constituency in 2009 is challenged in the court and a verdict is awaited even after five years during which he has served mostly as FM in the UPA-II. The economy is shattered and in straits with unprecedented inflation like never before and a series of deficits with no tangible solution which factor has reflected adversely and placed the Congress precariously as of today and is the main cause for the decimation of Congress in the recent state elections. The Congress high-command does not have to go beyond

own party without the approval of Anna Hazare. Anna went on a fast all alone and Kejriwal said that he cannot visit Ralegaon Siddhi in support of Anna as he is not well.

But it was seen on electronic media that he was well and attending all functions and making various visits. He sent his deputies to Ralegaon Siddhi purely for publicity. Ana Hazare understood it and rebuffed them in full public view. Thus this time Kejriwal’s ploy did not work. People of Delhi voted him to power though not in majority. One has to wait and see how he proceeds further as many of his winning candidates are not sufficiently educated and qualified and whether he comes upto the expectation of Delhites.

— S.P. Sharma, Mumbai

— Arun Malankar, Santacruz

ANNA-Kejriwal have started making matters worse for one another in reciprocation. Undeniably, the The forthcoming Lok Sabha elections green monster is such a potent have sent political parties across the force as not to let the concerned nation into preparation mode alarmed remain unresponsive. It appears by the results of the recent Assembly as difficult for Anna to digest the elections in four states. resounding electoral success of his one-time junior Kejriwal, as it is the performance of our FM to in- for Kejriwal to let Anna accept the trospect for the rout and explore still weak Lokpal bill passage in the the option to make the RBI Gover- Rajya Sabha, apparently for the nor Raghuram Rajan the new FM sake of credit. The dilemma for the in order to dispel the pessimism voting public is that they can neiand set the tone for optimism ther ignore the promising potenamong the people in the run-up to tial of youthful Kejriwal rising on the political horizon, nor can the Lok Sabha Elections.

— T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai Anna’s age and maturity be put out of sight. The stark fact will however

continue to stare in the face of the THE incident at Ralegaon Siddhi aam aadmi that in the fight of the proves beyond doubt that Anna two powerfuls, the grass underHazare is not happy with the be- neath gets crushed to near nonhaviour of Arvind Kejriwal who existence. Let’s wait and watch.

— K.K. Wajge, Narayangaon has left Hazare and formed his

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THIS refers to the front-page report ‘VC in the dock’ (ADC, December 13). In fact this matter was written about on the ‘Letters’ page (‘MU’s woes’, December 2) suggesting that the VC should be advised to step aside pending the disposal of the case in the High Court. This ought to have been done quite some time ago to save the varsity’s blues. It may be mentioned that for all academic positions in the IITs, the quantity as well as the quality of research carried out by the applicants are scrutinised thoroughly – an adequate number of research papers published in peer-reviewed journals for the former and expert-assessment of three of their publications for the latter. Likewise, the quantity and quality of their teaching are also taken into consideration. This is the reason for the high quality of the graduates who come out of these institutions apart from the fact that they hardly ever suffer any damaging goof-ups.

There is no reason why the university cannot apply similar yardsticks for the appointment of its head.

IT is very shocking that most of the ATM centres in Navi Mumbai are without security guards. In spite of the Bengaluru incident, no steps have been taken towards the safety of bank customers. This should be an eye opener for bank authorities to provide security cover to their ATMs. ATMs are fitted with CCTV cameras to detect burglaries or others illegal activities inside the booth but there is no live monitoring of the CCTV feed.

So I request the Reserve Bank of India to instruct all banks with ATMs to immediately have security guards and alarms system for the safety of the customer and those violating the guidelines should be penalised.

Nilekani’s name has been doing the rounds for the PM’s post from the UPA.

Nandan Nilekani’s image is clean but politics is a dirty game and the former CEO of Infosys should not fall prey to politicians’ dirty tricks as they are only trying to use his name for their personal gain. He would be a misfit in mainstream politics as — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane his ideologies are more nearer to the Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP party of honest and clean politics but strangely he was given a cabinet IS Nandan Nilekani being made a post in the Aadhar scheme by the sacrificial lamb by the Congress as most corrupt party - the Congress his name is doing the rounds to be but heading a government-run sothe UPA candidate for the Prime cial scheme is different from actual Ministerial post in the upcoming politics in our country.

General Elections? Sonia and Rahul The co-founder of Infosys would Gandhi’s popularity has taken a do well to return to the IT like his beating in the recent assembly mentor Narayan Murthy has done polls - corruption along with infla- than sully his name amidst corrupt tion being the prime reason for people in today’s politics.

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon their debacle.

Nilekani - a sacrificial lamb?

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— Probir Kumar Bose, New Panvel

We need freedom SUPREME Court’s decision to overturn the 2009 Delhi High Court order decriminalising homosexuality is a setback to the gay community and their rights in India. The SC saw it fit to uphold section 377 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) that criminalises carnal intercourse against the order of nature. Ironically, the court did not find consistent classification of such punishable carnal intercourse, but by that logic even the government’s population control is illegal because it promotes prophylactics that impede procreation in accordance with natural order. India being young cannot impose archaic views upon it by the state authorities. It is up to the political parties to realise that there are

new constituencies out there waiting to be cultivated. Apart from jobs, India’s youth is looking for freedom from state paternalism. I strongly feel that the government must review the SC judgment and repeal the section 377 through Parliament to give justice to the gay community.

Happy Birthday!

A day after the state passed the Anti-Superstition Bill, a 50-year-old woman fell into the web of assorted charlatans and was sacrificed at the altar of dogma and black arts. It is a shame that very little is being done to educate people about the ills of superstition and free them from the chains of blind belief. There is a mafia running in the country whose primary LETTER OF objective seems to make THE DAY people subservient to blind faith, weaken them and amass millions. I feel that it is a moral duty of every cleric or religious leader across the board to personally caution people of the fraud god men doing business in the country and expose such merchants of fear and hate. Let us develop faith in our own abilities and I am sure we will have faith to overcome trials and tribulations.

THE King of Bollywood Dilip S. Kumar aka Muhammad Yusuf Khan turns 91 today. His ageing has not lessened the charm in his personality, even at this age he is a crowd puller and an eye catcher. This acting Badshah’s sojourn in Bollywood started in 1944 when he was debuted as an actor in the film ‘Jwar Bhata’.

Little must have the Bollywood expected that a day isn’t far when this young, handsome and dynamic actor will make a name and mark in the annals of Bollywood history.

In his career spanning over six decades, Dilip Kumar has to his credit over 60 films and all super hits. Whether it is swashbuckling ‘Aan’, the comedy ‘Azad’, the historical ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, the social ‘Ganga Jamuna’ or the ‘Dadu of Vidhaata’, he has proved his mettle in all roles as being the best done by him, no other actor can imitate him nor can take his place. He has a penchant for acting in all roles debuted on him.

The greatest shoulder of support for him is the gorgeous Saira Bano.

She has rendered her unwavering support for Dilip Kumar. I wish him a very happy birthday!

— Altaf H. Ladiwala, Bandra

— Fayyaz S. Pathan, Dahisar

— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

Scourge of superstition

Frequent fire accidents

The increasing number of fire mishaps across the city only highlights the urgent need to adopt precautionary measures to prevent such incidents.

FREQUENT occurrence of fire accidents in Mumbai is an eyeopener. High rise buildings in Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Bandra and other places need to follow fire prevention norms strictly. The number of electrical short circuits is increasing because of air-conditioners used for a long time and computers kept on during night by mistake. Before closing office premises all the precautionary measures have to be taken in full to avoid fire mishaps. Current statistics of deaths and injuries, in relation to fires is alarming and increasing number of people is affected by losses and fatal injuries are being reported and accounted for each year. Leak in Pipe Gas and Gas cylinders are the root cause for most of the fires in flats. This is in line with smoking, faulty wiring as well as heating equipment as some of the possible causes of home fires occurring throughout the country. Given these rates and information, it is only fitting to know the importance of

home fire prevention and tips.

— Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion

APROPOS ‘Towering Inferno’ (ADC, December 14), it is indeed a tragedy caused by negligence and lack of vigilance on safety norms. As things unfold, it is apparent that there existed a serious lacuna in a flat which was under renovation. Most of the class II fire accidents occur due to electrical short circuiting or by leaking gas cylinders etc. It is mentioned by the media that this residential tower in such a posh area like Kemps Corner in Mumbai, has a not so wide road further occupied by parking vehicles which became a huge deterrent for the smooth movement of the fire tenders. It is frustrating to learn that the standard norms like maintaining the required width, optimum radius of turning of the road are flouted by the municipal authority thereby causing such serious hindrances to combat an inferno like the Mont Blanc tower.

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

Navy versus Nevali villagers

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Sushil Kadam | ADC

Locals blocked high ways, protesting against the presence and action by the Navy.

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

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nder tight security of armed special commandos and local police, the Indian Navy made its temporary base on ‘disputed land’ in the barren hilly jungle area near Nevali village in Thane district, on Monday.

The Navy had demarcated some areas and its armed guards in uniform prohibited locals from entering into it. The dispute has been going between the Indian Navy and locals over the claim of the land since quite some time now. Monday morning, as scores of vehicles passed the village, locals got suspicious about it. When the vehicles were stopped, Navy officials said that they are going in a remote area for their firing training. Navy officials and the local authorities then started doing a survey of the area and demarcated it.

The news of the survey spread among the locals and a mob of people started marching towards the navy’s temporary base. The police then increased protection.

Local legislator Ganpat Gaikwad said, “There was some commotion and argument. Then navy stopped the survey of land”. Local people formed a committee ‘Sangharsha Samiti’ against the navy’s force.

Local legislator addressing locals about his plan of action against the Navy.

Sangharsha Samitti President Mhatur Mhatre said, “During World War II, Gandhi once declared to support British during war. With

that obligation, we gave our land to British to use for their armed forces, on condition that they will return it to us”. He added, “However, after In-

dependence, British left India and we took our land. However on paper, the Indian claimed this land”.

After World War II, the Defence,

Armed Navy personnel stopped locals from entering the demarcated area.

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particularly the Indian Navy, realised that it has a huge property in the belt of Kalyan, Dombivali and Ambernath where the property price is quite high.

The Indian Navy needed some space for new projects and establishments and hence they are planning to recover its ‘encroached property’.

According to officials, “After the British left in 1947, 1,659 acre land was automatically transferred to the central government but remained for the Defence establishments purpose”. Around 200 acres of it is still unoccupied. Notably, some pockets of land are encroached by land sharks who made housing projects and sold it to the public. Till 1981 the land was in possession of Navy and then MoD (Ministry of Def ) gave it to Navy. In past Navy had carried out exercise there and will carry in future too.

Since the land was free, builders sold the flats at give away price and people bought them in a hope of shelter. It created third party interest in the matter.

There were few attempts by the Indian Air Force to protect the land.

In 2010, the IAF had registered a police complaint against some Mumbai-based prominent construction firms.

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Bhandup (East) Dist Mumbai

Cabin Cross Road, Bhayender (E),Tal & Dist-Thane.

Katrap, Badalapur (E),Tal-Ambernath, Dist-Thane.

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 06/01/2014 at 12.00 p.m.

M/s Star Enterprises, Shri. Prakash Shantaram Jadhav, Shri.

Dinesh Pandurang Kolambe, Ravindra Hiraji Mali, and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Pratiksha Apartment, Near Shivai School, Bhandup (East), Mumbai-400042.

Survey No. City Survey No. Hiss No. Area Sq. Mtr. 65 517 2 621.6 Place: Kokan Bhavan, (Vilas Gawade) Room No. 201, Competent Authority & C.B.D. Belapur District Dy. Registrar, Navi Mumbai Co-op. Societies (2) Date: 16/12/2013.

East Suburban Navi Mumbai

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 07/01/2014 at 11.30 a.m.

Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: Khari, Bhaynder,Tal & Dist-Thane.

Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area Sq. Mtr. (Old)119, (New)102 1 760.00

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 07/01/2014 at 11.30 a.m.

Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Mauje: Katrap, Badalapur (E),Tal-Ambernath, Dist-Thane.

Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area(Sq. Mtr) 27 4(part) 4 508.65

Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W).

Date: 16/12/2013

Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W).

Date: 16/12/2013

(Nitin Kale) Competent Authority & District Dy. Registrar, Co-op. Societies Thane.

(Nitin Kale) Competent Authority & District Dy. Registrar, Co-op. Societies Thane.

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pg 18 We tell you why you should be reading The Ultimate Book of Sex

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Women’s Health Issues–A New Leaf

Womens health care has took Laparoscopy, even patient with 3 to 3.7 a major turn from treatment to Kg size ureus are removed by 3D prevention to identification of Laparoscopic surgery at Total Woman disease or problems from teenage to Health Care Centre, Ghatkopar, post menopause. *Sonography* has Mumbai. immense value, Abdominal and *Infertility *is on the rise due to Transvaginal has made it easy to newer issues and modern lifestyle. pick up ovarian cyst, type of ovarian Infertility and conception issues are now cyst like Dermoid, Endometriosis. having great hope with *IVFAddition of Color Doppler is useful to ICSI*,better gonadotrophins, more differentiate malignancy, advanced service , better embryo transfer Hydrosalpinx i.e. – infective fluid in techniques.Rise in infertility and IVF tubes, Uterine cavity problems like Centres has made it easy to make these fibroid, septum, adhesions are facilities available to various corners of easily picked up. In imaging the role India. With a meagre 12- 15% success of sonography and color Doppler in in starting , now it has stabilized to 30 – pregnancy is useful to pickup fetal 40 % pregnancy rates. Availability of growth & blood supply, to suspect donor oocytes, sperm banks, and pickup fetal anomalies and surrogacy have opened new avenues occasionally can be useful in for success. Due to rise in male factor, therapeutically correcting few fetal intracytoplasmic sperm injection is anomalies. CT is useful.To detect indispensable in an IVF centre. IMSI, enlarged Lymph Nodes and MRI to MD.DGO; FCPS; DNB embryoscope have been useful yet detect spread of any disease. MRI experimental. guided Focussed sonography is Nearly 15 million women in India have *urinary leak prematurely used for therapeutic benefits for fibroids etc, problems* of differenttypes. 50% of this are overactive bladder, though its experimental. urge ncontinence, urgency and frequency. Many new *Diagnostic and operative Laparoscopy* has medicines available recently can easily take care of these practically changed from simple picking up of problems. However many women do have leak on cough, endometriosis, endometriotic cyst, Dermoid and even sneeze, laugh which becomes a hygienic nuisance and huge Ovarian malignancies. In the treatment of removal of medical problem. Fortunately experts in India have made cost *fibroid*, common benign Uterine tumours, Indian experts effective small tape which are useful to give 85% relief.A small have path breaking research on impact of fibroids on TSUIT tape fixed by 4 mm needles has revolutionized this Infertility~ ART and removing very large ( In kgs ) and treatment with 90% relief. Additionally laparoscopic correction multiple fibroids upto 18 in number with excellent of these problems also has a place.

Laparoscopic suturing techniques, the Indian experts have In patients wherein removal of uterus is done and even literally taught laparoscopic suturing to the whole world.All otherwise, *uterine prolapse* are seen more. Apart from this are through 5-10mm button hole surgery.Out of 8000 standard vaginal procedures, transperineal use of soft mesh Laparoscopic myomectomies done at Total Health Care and laparoscopic correction with mesh are acceptable for Centre, nearly 40% have conceived & delivered Large future with few controversies with respective type of mesh. fiboid of 17 cms & 18 in number have been removed from This has added quality of life changes in elderly women. Safer different patients. oral contraceptives is a boon for contraceptive and non Women with menstrual problems who don’t benefit contraceptive uses. Pelvic infection needs a check in modern from medical management has new options like LNG society.

Mirena, thermal balloon, Hysteroscopic ablation. In women Taking care of elderly women is going to become very who has finished child bearing, removal of uterus with important in post menopausal women due to advanced age, 3D/HD laparoscopy has been accepted with quick relief medical management of aging, dementia, Alzhiemers etc will *Removal of uterus* for excessive menstrual bleeding, need attention. fibroids, ovarian mass has gone up both vaginally and laparoscopically. Whereas India was and is popular to have Dr. Prakash Trivedi, President of Indian Association of one of its best vaginal surgeons in the world, but it has taken Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE) made international even bigger giant strides in laparoscopic removal of uterus. experts to witness Indian talent and also made foreign experts Laparoscopic removal of uterus has become a share their knowledge and skill in recent endoscopic surgery standardized and acceptable form not only in metros but events in Mumbai also in smaller places. *3-D laparoscopic surgery *by few of Dr Prakash Trivedi the pioneers in removal of uterus has major advantage in Pioneer in 3-D Laparoscopy, Gynaec, Endoscopist, reducing time, bleeding and most important its perfect Urogynaec & IVF Consultant. documentation for teaching.

Director, Dr. Trivedi's Total Health Care Centre Director; NILES Hospital & Aakar IVF Center Many new energy sources to seal the vessels or cut Professor and Head of Department, Rajawadi Hospital the supports of the uterus have been of immense help President, IAGE 2103- 2015 though costly and have to be used safely.Most of these President, FOGSI 2015 patients are discharged by next day & are fit to resume work Emai: dr.ptrivedi@gmail.com in 7-10days.Patients with very big uterus, previous ptrivedi1702@gmail.com Caesarean Section many thousand are done by Website: www.nilesaakarivf.in.

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Ashleigh Morris can’t go swimming, soak in a hot bath or enjoy a shower after a stressful day’s work — she’s allergic to water. Even sweating leads to painful rashes. Ashleigh, from Melbourne, Australia, is allergic to water of any temperature, a condition she’s lived with since she was 14. Considering the human body is about 60% water it seems implausible, if not impossible, to be allergic to water, but about 40 people worldwide have been diagnosed with this condition. Known as aquagenic urticaria, it Continued on pg 14 

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>> Nausea and headaches aren’t just a result of over-drinking.

Those symptoms also suggest an allergy to alcohol

rubbing against clothes may trigger the symptoms. Sometimes, dermatographia is preceded by an infection, emotional upset or medications such as penicillin. sympToms Raised red lines, swelling, inflammation, hive-like welts, itching.

TreaTmenT The rash generally goes away on its own in about 15 to 30 minutes and treatment is usually not necessary. However, if the condition is severe or bothersome, your doctor may recommend some medicines to soothe the reactions. Apart from that, a sufferer should avoid wearing tight clothes that may irritate the skin, scratching and keep the skin moisturised.

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Continued from pg 13 « causes the skin to break out in painful hives and welts when it comes in contact with water. In severe cases, a person’s throat can even swell up when they drink water!

Michaela Dutton, a British woman who developed a water allergy after the birth of her son, drinks Diet Coke to survive — her body tolerates it even though it contains carbonated water. How do people like Dutton and Ashleigh bathe? Quickly and carefully, because even brief contact with water can cause a painful, itchy rash that lasts for hours.

Causes The exact cause of a water allergy is uncertain, although some researchers believe that this kind of allergy results from extreme skin sensitivity to added ingredients in water including mineral deposits, chlorine, fluoride, or such other ingredients. sympToms The most prominent symptom of a water allergy is mild-to-severe prickly itching that occurs as soon as skin comes in contact with water. Many people also complain of itchiness after a sudden drop in temperature or while exposed to extreme cold temperature. Water allergies do not manifest any external symptoms such as rashes or hives, which are common in other allergies. The itchiness can last anywhere from a minutes to a few hours, depending on the sensitivity of the skin and degree of allergy of the person.

TreaTmenT While a complete cure has not been found yet, all that a sufferer can do is take precautions.

Applying oil based cream or gel to the body before going swimming or before bathing gives some relief. As the oil forms a coating on the body, the extent of itchiness reduces.

sex WhaT is iT? Believe it or not, there are people who are allergic to sex — sort of. This rare allergy is

actually an allergy to a man’s seminal fluid, a condition known as human seminal plasma hypersensitivity. Results of a recent study done by Reproductive Science at Manchester Metropolitan University found that women aged 20 to 30 are the worst affected, displaying symptoms immediately after exposure. In fact, up to 12% of women could be allergic to semen.

Causes It is an autoimmune allergy where the immune system gets sensitised to semen and in turn, reacts against it, leading to an allergic reaction. Researchers are yet to find out why this sensitivity develops. sympToms The symptoms of semen allergies are very similar to those of dermatitis and some STDs. They include itches, irritation, eczema and pain during urination. In severe cases, the allergy can cause anaphylactic shock.

However, the only real signifier of a semen allergy is that symptoms appear within minutes of contact.

TreaTmenT Treatments range from always using condoms to desensitisation by exposing a person to small amounts of semen and gradually increasing the amount as their body becomes accustomed to it.

TouCh WhaT is iT? People with dermatographia are sensitive to pressure and touch. Why this allergy occurs is unknown, but it’s estimated that 2-5% of the world’s population has it. Because words and designs can easily be scratched on to the skin, the condition is often referred to as skin writing disease — if you have this type of allergy you can write your name on your skin just using your fingernail.

Causes No specific allergen has been identified.

Simple things can trigger symptoms of dermatographia. For example, your skin

WhaT is iT? If you are someone who enjoys a drink with friends every now and then, this allergy could spell doom for you! An alcohol allergy pretty much restricts your options to fruit juices and aerated drinks at any social gathering. What is worse is that alcohol allergies themselves have the potential to be able to trigger off (or worsen) other existing allergies. The most common alcohol allergies are from beer and wine.

Causes Although research in this area isn’t extensive, alcohol contains several ingredients that can trigger off an allergy. Generally, the two main culprits that cause a beer or wine allergy are histamines and sulfites. Histamines are responsible for fermentation in beer, wine and other liquors whereas sulfites are used for preservation. Also, ATP, a protein present in the skin of red grapes, is a surprisingly common allergen. sympToms Nausea, nasal congestion, a runny nose, headaches, stomach cramps, difficulty breathing and even collapsing.

TreaTmenT Try different kinds of beers, wines and liquors to determine which ones affect you least and stick to those. Alternatively, stick to just one drink at a time as sometimes, only the consumption of alcohol in greater quantities causes the reaction.

laTex WhaT is iT? Again, an uncommon allergy that could make your life rather miserable. Latex allergy is

TooThpasTe WhaT is iT? One of the few products that is universally used by practically anyone and everyone, can cause allergies. Imagine the sheer horror, if you realise that the reason for your allergic reaction was not a new cosmetic you are trying out, but your trusty, harmless looking toothpaste! Although rare, these allergies have taken place. Read on to know what really happens when you develop a nasty toothpaste allergy.

Causes A quick look at the back of your tube of toothpaste is enough to tell you that there are literally a hundred chemicals that go into a tube. Among them, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium Benzoat and Propylene Glycol are the main culprits. It has been found that most people allergic to toothpaste generally cannot deal with these three components.

Also, flavourings such as cinnamon, mint and peppermint can also

basically the body refusing any object that has traces of latex — sap from the rubber tree.

Also, people who develop a latex allergy are those who have been exposed to it for a long time. Rubber gloves, band aids, erasers, condoms and even the elastic in the waistband of your pants or pajamas contains latex. Interestingly, 50% of the people with a latex allergy are also allergic to other substances. Kiwi, chestnuts, bananas and tomatoes rank high on the list.

Causes Unfortunately, the precise cause of a latex allergy is unknown. The only concrete conclusion that researchers have established is that repeated exposure to the substance increases your chances of contracting the allergy. That is why those in the health care industry report a high occurrence of this allergy. However, some studies suggest it is the additives added to latex during manufacturing that causes the reactions. sympToms People suffering from a latex allergy will experience red, scaly, itchy skin and eyes, wheezing, vomiting, passing out, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

TreaTmenT If you have mild skin reactions, antiinflammatory medication should do the trick.

Otherwise, it is best to stay away from latex products. Items such as gloves, come in variants that don’t contain any latex.

niCkel WhaT is iT? Contracting a nickel allergy is bothersome because the metal is everywhere! Coins, hooks, metal buckles on bags, imitation jewellery, underwire and clasps in your bra all contain nickel. Adding to the misery is the fact that the allergens permeate fabric. This means, if you have loose coins in your pocket, you could have an allergic reaction. Tinned food absorbs some amount of the metal, so consumption could also trigger the allergy.

Causes Nickel sulfate is an alien substance to the human body. As a result, when the body comes in contact with it, it causes a rash. sympToms Red, scaly, bumpy skin and in certain cases, blisters. In rare cases, anaphylactic shocks.

TreaTmenT Anti-histamine tablets and creams can relieve you of the itching and redness. However, do visit your doctor immediately to get started on the right course of treatment. cause reactions along with additives such as parabens and other oils. The several herbs present in herbal toothpastes are also accountable for allergies. sympToms Toothpaste allergies take the form of a rash that starts at the corners of the mouth and spreads downwards and around the lower lip area if untreated. Toothpaste allergies also cause painful sores to form, result in irritation, cracking and dryness of the mouth. Additionally, when you brush, you end up swallowing a small amount of toothpaste. This can cause an upset stomach.

TreaTmenT Change your toothpaste and make sure you do not purchase another one with the same ingredient composition. Also, visit your dentist to rule out any dental problems that may be causing or aggravating the allergy.

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HEALTHY IMPOSTERS Do you think that everything you pick up from a salad bar is healthy? Think again, as Priyanka Singh tells you about ingredients that seem harmless but are brimming with empty calories

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>> Although salads are healthy, picking the wrong ingredients and dressings at a salad bar can make them unhealthy, fatty and full of empty calories

hen you say salad, the first thing that comes to mind is that it is healthy.

However, while salad is indeed a healthy food option, there are a few ingredients and combinations at a salad bar which defeat the healthy purpose of a salad.

We tell you about some components that make regular appearances at a salad bar and why you should try to avoid them.

Creamy dressings Creamy dressings are the worst dressings you can choose. For example, two tablespoons of ranch dressing has 140 calories and a whopping 130 from them are nothing more than fat. Other dressings such as blue cheese, caesar, parmesan, or chipotle fall under this category of dressings to avoid. They also have high levels of sodium and very little nutritional value. Opt non-creamy Italian dressing (43 calories and 4.2 grams of fat) or balsamic vinaigrette (45 calories per tablespoon and 4.5 grams of fat). The best option is to drizzle on a little heart-healthy olive oil (one teaspoon has only 40 calories and five grams of fat) and/ or vinegar (cider vinegar, for example, has just three calories per tablespoon).

BaCon Bacon bits and similar add-ons, such as crunchy onions, look very appetising when you are at a salad bar, but they are high in sodium and are filled with a lot of empty calories.

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stripped from them. Opt for one slice of whole wheat bread to curb the craving.

Proteins Proteins, such as lean meat, tofu, eggs or beans, will keep you satisfied longer. Unfortunately, many protein toppings are fried, which adds unnecessary calories, cholesterol, sodium and fat to your salad. Skip fatty ingredients such as bacon or fried chicken strips and pick grilled chicken, chickpeas, tofu, boiled eggs (especially the whites), or tuna packed in water. Nuts and seeds are popular too and while they are healthy, they are not exactly low in calories.

olives Olives are a low-calorie choice with each having roughly seven calories.

However, they have a fair amount of sodium. If you want olives, choose the green ones as they’re lower in calories and sodium.

Cheese Cheese is another source of protein. If possible, keep the calorie count down by topping your salad with low or fatfree options. If only full-fat cheeses are available, pick ones with strong flavours, such as feta, blue, parmesan or aged cheddar and keep your portions in check. Among the most pungent cheese, feta offers the fewest calories — about 74 in 30g. Blue, parmesan and cheddar have 99, 116 and 113 calories per 30g, respectively.

sun-dried tomatoes

They may be small, but they’re filled with artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Mostly, croutons in restaurants are made of refined grains, which means all of the vitamins and proteins have been

Through these slices of tomato, what you’re really adding to your salad, is a ton of sodium. A half-cup can set you back almost 500mg of sodium. Opt for fresh tomatoes instead.

« knOw MORE: wInTER fOOdS YOu SHOuLd bE EATIng Shirley Mistry tells you how to make the most of winter foods, so that you stay in the pink of health when it turns nippy

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uring winter, your body needs extra vitamins and minerals to fight the winter chill and protect you from colds and other illnesses. Vegetables and fruits that are in season have travelled a shorter distance to get to the market and haven’t undergone too many preservation processes. These are our picks of some of the most beneficial winter produce.

mustard greens or methi A winter wonder, methi is rich in fibre, helps with menopause, pregnancy and aids in prevention of Alzheimer’s. People suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis also benefit from these greens.

Methi is also low in calories.

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potassium, squash is also a cancer fighting food, along with fighting diabetes and heart disease.

Cabbage is traditionally a winter vegetable. It has phytochemicals, including sulforaphane — which studies indicate — protects you from cancercausing free radicals and indoles that help normalise estrogens. It also has antiinflammatory properties and is known to help ease headaches. Cabbage is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids as well.

squash Both pumpkin and butternut squash are great winter foods. Enriched with carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B1, pantothenic acid, folic acid, fibre and

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>> Apart from being delicious, Pomegrantes are packed with nutrients

Pomegranates prevent free radicals from oxidising the bad, that is, LDL cholesterol (which causes plaque build-up in arteries) as per a nascent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Another report published in medical journal Nutrition Review came bearing wonderful news. It said that drinking pomegranate juice helps improve blood flow in heart patients, while effectively controlling high blood pressure.

Pomegranates also help in controlling inflammation in heart patients.

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« quick quiz to know yourself

you’re so vain!

There’s a lot women are willing to do in the name of vanity, but are you compromising on your health in the bargain? Shirley Mistry suggests you take this quiz to find out You carry around a big hold-all or tote instead of a small, dainty bag because it is roomier and all your stuff fits more easily? a) Yes. b) No. If you were going to a party, would you automatically reach out for one of your many pairs of

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get a mini-massage Rest your elbows on your desk and place your thumbs under your eyebrows on either side of the bridge of your nose. Let the weight of your head rest on your thumbs for 10 seconds. Then, pinch your eyebrows with your thumbs and index fingers. Move your fingers a half-inch out. Repeat until you’ve covered the whole brow. This minimassage will relax you instantly.

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upper body yoga It’s not easy to do physical activity at your desk and you probably don’t want to break into a sweat. But, a little stretching and breathing can help you loosen up both mentally and physically.

Just breathing deeply a couple of times and stretching while you are seated on your chair can make the mental drudgery go away for some time at least.

enjoy a video fest Either find a good onehour story that takes you away, or surf YouTube and see the interesting and outrageous events going on in the world. You might learn some new things and probably have a laugh or two. Don’t think about anything else when you are taking this break.

You know all about the diets of the season and always read articles such as ‘How to lose inches quickly to get into the perfect LBD’? a) Yes. b) No.

Do you feel you can’t step out of the house until every strand of hair has been styled into place? a) Yes. b) No. Do you tend to skip meals in the days leading up to a big party? a) Yes. b) No.

mostly as You need to let go of certain things you do in the name of vanity, as it poses a serious threat to your health. The effects aren’t unknown to you, but you don’t realise the cumulative effect your vanity can have on your health. For starters, let go of one habit — maybe the compulsive need to straighten your hair or wearing heels every time you go for a social gathering. Start slowly and you’ll realise with time that these aren’t things you have to do and you look great without them as well. Over time, learn to love yourself for who you are.

read some fiction The great thing about a good novel or short story is that it’s quiet and portable. Fiction is important because non-fiction or business books keep your brain working instead of relaxing it.

Always travel with a good book so you can pull it out and break away from work anytime, anywhere. With an actual book, you even get to disconnect from the electronic world for a while.

Do you often complain of having no sensation in your arms, legs or face? a. Yes. b. No. Is muscle stiffness (especially in the legs) a common problem for you? a. Yes. b. No.

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Do you often feel that you are sitting on pins and needles? a. Yes. b. No.

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Do you urinate often, have strong urges to urinate all the time, or inability to control it? a. Yes. b. No. You never had difficulty in speaking, but now your speech becomes slurry sometimes? a. Yes. b. No.

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go down the memory lane Revisiting photos of friends and family allows you to take a mental trip down memory lane and distracts you from work to a great extent. Looking at funny photos from the past will bring an easy smile on your face, lighten your mood and make you feel relaxed.

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hile there is no prevention for this disease, early detection can make your life fairly normal if accompanied by medication and treatment. We tell you about these symptoms and other uncommon ones:

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clean your desk A solid hour spent cleaning and sorting not only has therapeutic benefit, but the clean desk and workspace left behind will help you feel pumped up and de-cluttered. write it down The benefits of putting pen to paper and writing what you feel is not new. Write out your worries, concerns and dislikes. Getting your feelings out on paper can be a major therapeutic release.

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mostly as You are displaying all the early signs of multiple sclerosis and while there can be other causes for your symptoms, there is no reason that it can’t be MS. Unexpected vision problems, numbness in a particular part of your body for a considerably long time, muscle stiffness, sudden slurry speech, sensations such as tingling, itching, burning, or tearing pains and a strong urge to urinate almost all the time are alarming signs of MS. Read our column below to know more about the disease. mostly bs You are at no risk of MS if the early symptoms are anything to go by. However, it might be useful if you are aware of this disease as it is becoming fairly common in India and can appear out of nowhere.

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You’re just back from a vacation, but sitting at your desk with your head in your hands, you crave for another. Priyanka Singh tells you how you can deal with this vacation hangover by making your mind take a mental break while you are stuck at work

meditate If your mind is in need of a break, some simple meditation will help you gain the necessary refreshment. It’s better if you have some instrumental music playing on your headphones, so you can block out the background noise. Then, you can choose an internal focal point and block out the mental noise as well.

ultiple sclerosis (MS) is being diagnosed in increasing numbers in metropolitan cities of India. In fact, the new draft of the Disability Act released in the year 2011 included multiple sclerosis as a separate disability. It is a chronic, often disabling disease, that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive autoimmune disorder where the protective coverings of the nerve cells are damaged, causing diminished function in the brain and spinal column. Despite being discovered in 1868, the cause of MS largely remains a mystery. Researchers know the nerve damage is caused by inflammation, but the cause of the inflammation is still unknown. Take this quiz to find out if you may have the early signs of this disease that can strike for no rhyme or reason.

Despite visiting the ophthalmologist, do you experience vision problems? a. Yes. b. No.

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mostly bs You are in control of your appearance and know how to strike a good balance between superficial beautification and your health. Wearing a pair of heels, or carrying a heavy handbag, once in a while is all right. However, you understand the long term implications and know how to keep yourself under check. This also indicates that you are comfortable in your skin and have a high level of self-confidence.

solve a puzzle or a crossword A crossword puzzle or sudoku may seem like work to some, but for many it’s a great way to escape work doldrums and reignite thinking. Each simple success in the puzzle releases invigorating endorphins, readying you for the complex mental efforts that your work requires.

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Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that has prevalence in our country. The disease affects 2.5 million people worldwide and the definitive causes of it are still unknown. Priyanka Singh tells you more

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matching heels? a) Yes. b) No.

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imagine!

When you need to deflate stress, treat yourself to a vacation that’s all in your head: Close your eyes and imagine a relaxing place, such as a beach or a cosy room. Notice everything you can about your spot. The more vivid a picture you paint in your mind, the more will your body relax.

Abnormal sensations: People with MS often say they get ‘pins and needles’ sensation. They may also have numbness, itching, burning, stabbing or tearing pains. About half the people with MS have these uncomfortable symptoms.

Fortunately, they can be managed or treated.

Bladder problems: About eight in 10 people have bladder problems, which is treatable. You may need to pee often and urgently, need to go frequently at night, or have trouble emptying your bladder fully. Constipation is also common.

Difficulty walking: MS can cause muscle weakness or spasms, which make it harder to walk. Balance problems, numb feet, and fatigue can also make walking difficult.

Dizziness: It’s common to feel dizzy or lightheaded. However, you usually won’t have vertigo or the feeling that the room is spinning.

Fatigue: About eight in 10 people feel very tired.

It often comes on in the afternoon and causes weak muscles, slowed thinking, or sleepiness.

Some people with MS complain that they feel tired even after a good night’s sleep.

Muscle spasms: usually affects the leg muscles, for about 40% of people, muscle spasms are an early symptom of MS. In progressive MS, six in 10 people have muscle spasms.

Sexual difficulties: These include vaginal dryness

in women and erection problems in men. Those with MS also have a lower sex drive.

Speech problems: Sometimes MS can cause people to pause a long time in between words and have slurred or nasal speech.

Thinking problems: About half the people with MS have trouble concentrating, which comes and goes. For most, this means slowed thinking, poor attention or fuzzy memory.

Tremors: About half of people with MS experience tremors. They can be minor shakes or stronger ones that make it hard to manage every day activities.

Vision problems: Problems with your eyes are often one of the first symptoms. Generally, only one eye gets affected. Your sight may be blurry or have a dark spot in the centre.

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IIT or High Intensity Interval Training workouts are short, intensive and challenging activities or exercises, with spurts of relief in between. The reason it has become so popular is because most HIIT workouts claim to show results in a matter of 60 days wherein every day, you need to exercise for 20-30 minutes. A lot of people find this very enticing as it cuts your workout time by half, when compared to the traditional hour spent at the gym, four to five times a week.

Multiple studies conducted at McMaster University in Hamilton, revealed that HIIT workouts provide the same muscular and cardiovascular benefits as a regular endurance workout in one-third the time. The basic idea behind HIIT workouts is that you perform one high energy cardio exercise along with

>> Talking about safe sex will help your child make informed decisions and help them grow into confident individuals

exercises that deal with full-body training.

These include kettleball swings, push-ups, plank-ups and even jumping jacks.

Perform each exercise 30 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds by jogging on the spot and do another exercise and repeat the break. Continue until you have finished all the exercises in the circuit and repeat the entire set two or three times. This should take you a maximum of 40 minutes.

Popular HIIT workouts include Insanity, Crossfit, P90X and Tabata. They all have videos you can train along with, and Insanity doesn’t even require you to own any equipment. However, HIIT workouts can also be dangerous. Many people push themselves too hard to make sure they are putting in adequate effort; they risk injuring themselves severely. It is also possible that you won’t pay attention to the technique involved in each exercise which leads to injuries. As a word of caution, all HIIT workouts require a high level of fitness, which makes it more ideal for those looking to switch up their exercise regime. If you are exercising for the first time, stay away from HIIT workouts until you reach a certain level of fitness and most importantly, check with a trainer and doctor before performing HIIT workouts.

>> Gift someone a pair of dumbells or a cool iPod Shuffle and watch them dance their way to fitness

In a country that avoids talking about everything related to the ‘S’ word, sex education has been the last thing that parents speak to their children about, says Claudelle Monis. The Ultimate Book of Sex helps awkward parents and sex educators to talk to kids of varying age groups about sex and safety in the right manner

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ex has always been an awkward subject of discussion in India, even between partners. Therefore, sex education was almost non-existent till about 10 years ago.

However, parents and teachers still remain iffy when it comes to talking to teenagers about the birds and the bees. It is probably due to the fear that talking about it will encourage lewd and inappropriate behaviour or might even encourage children to have sex.

An increase in the number of rape and molestation cases however, has made it almost mandatory for parents and educators to have ‘the talk’ with children to help them stay safe from predators and also learn the responsibility of their actions as young adults. But the first question most of these parents and teachers ask is, ‘Where do we start?’

The Ultimate Book of Sex, by Dr. Rajan and Dr. Minnu Bhonsle, is the perfect solution to all questions that both adults and children might have about sex, reproduction, puberty and relationships, while keeping in mind and respecting Indian sentiments and morality. The book begins with why sex education is important

and how it should be imparted in an appropriate manner to the right age groups.

While educating children and adolescents about sex in the right way is crucial, the values imbibed and portrayed by the educator are equally important, but spoken about much less. The Ultimate Book of Sex however, emphasises on the kind of messages we send across to children and young adults when we are talking about sex.

The highlight of the book is Chapter 5 which deals with child sexual abuse and how to empower children against sexual predators. Once the basics have been established, the book moves into the details of puberty, maturation, the importance of premarital sex education, communication and intimacy, pregnancy and menopause. It also deals with several other important topics such as sexual orientation, sex therapy, unsafe sex and AIDS. By focussing on each topic necessary to educate oneself and others, Dr. Rajan and Dr. Minnu have created an effective tool that all parents and educators must arm themselves with to ensure that the right information is put out to children in a sensitive way.

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Don’t worry, we’re not recommending anything that will land you in trouble! There are several ways to feel euphoric naturally. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you how to get a healthy high

« know more: eye screening camp for children Last week, the Bhojraj Chanrai Sankara Eye Care Hospital conducted a free eye screening camp for children. Dev Goswami finds out more about the camp and brings forth a few statistics

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hojraj Chanrai Sankara Eye Care Hospital, which was founded in 1977, conducted a four-day free eye screening camp last week for more than 1,000 school-going children.

The camp, which was conducted at JP School in Malad (W), not only ensured healthy eyes for children but also attempted to find out the status of eye health in the younger generation. All the 1,324 children who participated in the camp, were between the ages of 6 to 16 years.

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he reason some of us crave certain substances is because of the feeling we’re left with immediately after. They enhance or block some effects in your brain, shifting around your brain chemicals and enhancing emotions such as elation, or in some unfortunate cases, even paranoia and sadness. But, all these substances will have terrible effects on your health, so we suggest staying far, far away from them — even the ones that aren’t illegal! You can still have enhanced feelings of elation, bursts of energy, happiness and a more relaxed disposition without using them. Take a look at some healthy, fun ways to get high.

run higher It’s sometimes called a runner’s high, but you could just take your exercise routine up a notch higher too. All forms of exercise help release endorphins, endocannabinoids, serotonin, dopamine and other chemicals that react the same way as opiate drugs — without all the health problems and addiction. The act will make you feel happier and more relaxed.

crank up The Tunes You know that feeling when you hear a song on the radio that you haven’t heard in years?

All music may not get you high, but when something strikes a chord, either because of a memory associated with it or just because it’s your favourite song of the week, your dopamine levels shoot up, causing you to experience a happy high. So, next time you need a boost, play your favourite

song and notice how drastically your mood improves.

The naturally produced chemicals, endorphins, are most active after an orgasm. So, if exercise isn’t exactly your idea of enjoying your night… you know how to get your high for the day!

yourself. It also helps you feel happy because you’re not associating spending the money or time with anything that’s a ‘waste’ — making you feel less guilty and more fulfilled. So, give a little of your time and money to someone who needs it, so you can get a natural high.

Showing gratitude can also lift your spirits, so be a kinder, soft-hearted person and you’ll actually be happier.

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Eat chocolate, especially the dark kind, but don’t overdo it. We’re sure it doesn’t come as a shock to you, but chocolate also triggers endorphins, releasing them in higher proportions and triggering a wave of happy feelings. So, the next time you need a little pick-me-up, skip the bar and head over to the fridge instead.

There has never been a tip we’ve been tempted to follow as regularly as this one.

Since massages boost the secretion of endorphins in your system, we’re happy to suggest you get one as often as you like.

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We don’t mean this in a shady way, don’t worry. All you need is a hug, a little arm squeeze or even a cuddle from your pet and you’ll feel much better. Why? Well, human (or animal) touch enables oxytocin to flow easier. This is a chemical that makes you feel loved and cared for and lowers cortisols (the stress hormone).

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You know that feeling when you’re on a diet and you’re always grumpy and annoyed?

It’s because your body is starved of the carbohydrates that are essential to bring tryptophan into your brain. Why is this important? Well, this amino acid is responsible for making up serotonin, which as you might be aware, helps you feel happy.

Be generous It’s the season for giving, but that’s not the only reason you should be doing it, or the only season in which you should be doing it!

Charity work makes you feel good about

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play a game Surprisingly, computer games have also been found to give the same high as other substances. They’re as addictive though, so be careful not to go overboard when playing them. The risk and reward factor in challenging games gives your dopamine levels a super boost, making you feel as happy and high — in a safer way.

As we mentioned earlier, apart from providing children with free eye checkups, the camp also attempted to gauge the state of eye health in children. Statistics from the camp revealed that 152 students were diagnosed with refractive errors, eight students suffered from squint evaluation while 11 students had other eye related concerns such as headaches and allergies. Overall, 13% of the 1,324 children who participated in the camp were recommended for a thorough evaluation at the hospital.

These kids were given free consultation and advice on precautions related to eye care.

experT speak Speaking about the camp and what the statistics revealed, Dr. Riddhi Shah, a specialist in pediatric ophthalmology from Sankara Hospital, says, “The common disorders in children are refractive errors, amblyopia, squint, vitamin A deficiency, ocular injuries, allergic conjunctivitis and less congenital cataract, glaucoma, cornea.”

Telling us about what children should be doing to ensure that their eyesight stays healthy, she added, “Children should be encouraged to supplement their diet with all green vegetables and yellow and red fruits as they are a rich source of vitamin A. Such foods include spinach, carrots, eggs, milk and milk products and fresh fruits such as papaya and mango.”

The best part about this screening camp was that it gives children exactly what they need — a chance at early diagnosis of eye conditions. Eye problems can take an ugly turn later in life. If ignored for long, they can even lead to blindness. Statistics from Sankara Hospital show that vision problems affect one in every four school going children, something that adequate screening can help manage.

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We’ve now entered the homestretch phase for weddings and with the caterers, guest list and décor all taken care of, it is now time for you to take care of yourself. Dev Goswami tells you where you can go to get pampered

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hether you are the bride or part of her entourage, now is the time to get the perfect wedding glow. Instead of opting for a basic facial, check out these bridal packages that salons across the city are offering to pamper and spoil you before the big day.

IOSIS Salon chain IOSIS promises to take away all the stress that accompanies planning a wedding to make sure you look your best on D-day. From the 7-day Glowing Bride Ritual to the 30-day Pamper Me Bride therapy, they have extensive bridal packages that will take care of you from head to toe, literally. The Glowing Bride Ritual includes a marigold and basil sand body scrub, a D’stress massage, a hair nourishing treatment, Derma clear facial, waxing and, while the 30-day package is a combination of spa treatments, scrubs, wraps, facials and a hair spa.

Where IOSIS outlets across the city Contact www.iosiswellness.com

SakS Saks is the place to go if you want a package that will take care of not just hair and beauty treatments, but even your makeup and sari draping for the big day. This international spa and salon chain is offering two bridal packages – the Traditional Bride (`20,000) and the Perfect Bride (`25,000). Both the packages will give you a number of treatments such as a facial, manicure, pedicure, a hair cut, styling and waxing. The Perfect Bride package includes a consultation with a Kerastase ambassador and a spa manicure and pedicure.

Where Saks outlets in the city Contact www.saksindia.com >> Saks offers packages that will take care of everything, from beauty to sari draping

JOhn-Claude BIguIne John-Claude Biguine has a wide range of packages to choose from, giving you the liberty to pick the one which suits your budget the best. Their packages start from `10,500 and go up to `30,000.

The `30,000 package can be completely customised and you’ll get to consult with their team of experts and design your very own treatments. They also have stand-alone wedding hair and makeup packages for `8,000 which would be perfect for the bride’s entourage.

The fOur fOunTaInS Where Outlets across the city Contact www.biguineindia.com With all the wedding planning, it is hard to not feel stressed out. If that is the case with you, visit The Four Fountains spa to sneak in some relaxation The Spa along with your beauty treatment. Their Beautiful If variety is what you’re looking for, then The Spa at Bride package (`9,799) is divided into two sessions the Palladium Hotel is the place to go. They have — the first session includes foot reflexology and a as many as six different packages that you can Thai massage, while the second will give you a choose from. One of the best parts about the Vinotherapy massage and body wrap along with a packages is that they are affordable. The packages lightening facial with marine mask. They also have start from `6,000 and go up to `15,000. The a similar package for grooms. packages include facials, massages and scrubs.

Where The Four Fountains spa outlets across the city Where The Spa, Palladium Hotel, Lower Parel Contact 61628299 Contact www.thefourfountainsspa.in

>> The package at IOSIS includes a massage that will take care of pre-wedding stress

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dear Barbara, Every morning when I wake up, I find that my cheeks are extremely dry. I take care to remove all makeup before I go to sleep and do not apply anything to let my skin breathe. But now I am scared! My cheeks are so dry that when I yawn I can actually feel my skin stetching! Am I doing anything wrong?

How do I deal with this?

— aditi goyel, goregaon dear aditi, You’re not doing anything wrong as far as removing your makeup every night is concerned. Keep that up! But, what you’re probably doing wrong is not applying anything at all. Yes, your skin does need to breathe, but in the current climatic conditions, your skin needs an external source of moisture.

Don’t panic, as yours is a simple case

of lack of moisture. Just pick up a moistuirising lotion and apply it on your face before you go to sleep — concentrate on your cheeks. Follow this routine every night and you won’t end up waking to dry cheeks. dear Barbara, I have a mole on my back. I never paid it much attention and I have got it checked — it is not cancerous. But, I’ve suddenly observed that it stands out whenever I wear a sari and so I cannot wear a backless blouse, which I’d really like to. My friends are recommending that go for a laser removal treatment. Should I? Is it safe?

— renisha Sharma, Colaba dear renisha, The choice is completely yours.

>> A mole that isn’t cancerous doesn’t have to be removed

Removing a mole becomes necessary only when a doctor feels that it is or can turn cancerous in the future. Since you’ve already gotten it examined and it is not cancerous, there is no need to remove it, at least medically. Laser treatment is an option, but it is bound to be expensive and so, you need to think about whether it will be worth it. For a simple purpose of wearing a sari, you can always use makeup to hide the spot. However, if you do decide to opt for laser treatment, make sure you get it from a reputed hospital or doctor. Your family doctor might be able to recommend a few options for you.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Land Act to come into force from January 1

The new Land Acquisition Act to provide just and fair compensation to farmers will come into force from January 1, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.

He said that the rules of historic legislation replacing a 119year-old act have been approved by the Law Ministry. "They (rules) will be put into the Gazette on Tuesday and the Land Bill will be notified as of January 1, 2014," the minister said.

Envoys present credentials to President

Envoys of five nations -- Argentina, Uganda, Malta, Malaysia and Thailand -- yesterday presented their credentials to President Pranab Mukherjee. The envoys who presented their credentials were Raul Ignacio Guastavino, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic, Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda, John Joseph Aquilina and High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta.

Besides them, Datuk Naimun Ashakli Bin Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia and Chalit Manityakul, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand also presented their credentials.

Bank unions to strike on Wednesday

Operations at public sector banks are likely to be hit on December 18 as trade unions have decided to go on daylong strike to press for wage revision and other demands.

The conciliation meeting before the Chief Labour Commissioner between the unions and IBA has failed to find an amicable solution, United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) convener C H Venkatachalam told PTI. Banks have already informed customers about the likely inconvenience if the strike call materialises.

Lalu walks free from jail, trains guns on Modi, BJP

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ANCHI: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday walked out of Birsa Munda Central Jail here after getting bail, two-and-a-half months after he was awarded a five-year prison term in a fodder scam case, and quickly sounded a battle cry against BJP ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

The former Bihar chief minister was released after he completed the bail formalities in a Special CBI court here. He was granted bail by Supreme Court last Friday.

Dressed in a grey kurta with a dark blue sweater over it, Lalu came out of the main gate and first paid obeisance to the statue of a tribal icon Birsa Munda in jail premises in the Jharkand capital.

As hundreds of RJD supporters greeted him on his re-

lease, Lalu said he would chase away "communal elements" trying to make inroads into Delhi.

"The communal elements want to have their stranglehold on Delhi. (With my release) I am now free to chase them away.

"I will go around the country to strengthen the secular forces and Narendra Modi, BJP or RSS will not be allowed to fulfil their dreams," a relieved Lalu told PTI at the jail gate.

When asked about the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, Lalu shot back, "Narendra Modi, or whichever Modi. I am here now; I am ready."

Lalu claimed that the country’s fate hung in balance as the year 2014 would 'decide' whether "Bharat will

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav offers prayers at the ancient Deori temple at Tamar, Jharkhand on Monday after being granted bail by the Supreme Court on Chaibasa fodder scam case.

Against the backdrop of a fresh incident of incursion by Chinese troops, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said such incidents cannot be ruled out. He, however, maintained that such issues were now resolved immediately in the wake of the signing of the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement between the two sides in October.

On the ongoing boundary resolution talks between the Special Representatives of the two countries, the Defence Minister said people should "not expect miracles" from them even though both sides have decided that till the time the issue is sorted out, they will resolve their issues amicably.

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Vikram Seth's ‘A Suitable Girl’ set for 2016 launch

AAP to organise 'broom yatra' in Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday said that as part of its 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign, it will launch a "broom yatra" in Gujarat to "expose state government's corruption". "The broom yatra will be launched on January 26. During the yatra, we will expose the Gujarat government's corrupt practices. We aim to clean the political filth in the state," member of AAP national executive committee, Dinesh Vaghela said.

Murli Manohar Joshi given Russia's ‘Order of Friendship’ award

Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi has been awarded Russia's "Order of Friendship" for his contribution to strengthening ties and cooperation between India and the Russian Federation. Russian President Vladimir Putin bestowed the award on Joshi and A Sivathanu Pillai, managing director of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between the two countries. Lokesh Chandra, a former Rajya Sabha member who has also served in the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, was given the Pushkin Medal. The award, announced on December 6, was conferred on Joshi, who was Human Resource Development Minister in the erstwhile NDA government, for his "great contribution to the strengthening of friendship and cooperation with the Russian Federation".

splinter or remain united".

"I pray to parties with secular credentials and their leaders not to allow this happen.

I urge them just to rewind to the time of 1947 when the country was partitioned. I will throw my full weight behind secular forces (to make India united)," he said.

Continuing his diatribe against 'communal' forces, Lalu said, "The communalists will be displaced from Hastinapur," (a mythological place referred in Mahabharata).

Lalu's first trip after his release was to the Deori temple at Tamar, near Ranchi.

In a brief address to a gathering near the temple, Lalu warned his opponents not to make the mistake of thinking he is finished with electoral politics.

No possibility of alliance with DMK, says BJP

Incursions by Chinese troops cannot be ruled out, says Antony

Author Vikram Seth's new novel ‘A Suitable Girl’, a much awaited sequel to his 1993 critically acclaimed fiction ‘A Suitable Boy’ is set to hit bookstands in 2016, according to new publishers Aleph Book Company. ‘A Suitable Boy’ published in 1993, and has since sold over a million copies around the world in twenty languages, will be published in the Indian subcontinent by Aleph Book Company, a company promoted by Rupa Publications India, said in a statement.

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TRIBUTES: People take part in a candle light vigil to pay tribute to Damini, the victim of the gang-rape, on the first anniversary of the horrendous incident at Jantar Mnatar in New Delhi on Monday.

Rahul may be anointed Cong’s PM candidate at AICC meet EW DELHI: Congress will Group meeting on Monday, agenda for the AICC meet is N hold a meeting of AICC she ignored a question from decided by the Congress here on January 17 to prepare PTI whether Rahul would be Working Committee, which strategy for the Lok Sabha polls, triggering speculation that Rahul Gandhi may be anointed the party's prime ministerial candidate.

The announcement was made by party General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi, which comes close on the heels of the party's drubbing in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi.

While BJP had named Narendra Modi as PM candidate in September, there has been criticism that Congress has been reticent about naming its nominee.

On the day the Assembly poll results came, party chief Sonia Gandhi said that the party would announce its prime ministerial candidate at an opportune time.

After the Congress Core

made party's prime ministrial candidate at the AICC meet.

Dwivedi dismissed as ‘illogical’ questions that the meet has been called to anoint Gandhi as the PM candidate. He said that the

Rahul Gandhi

also finalises the draft resolutions which come up before the meet.

The AICC meeting was due since the last meeting was held in Jaipur in January this year along with the 'Chintan Shivir' which saw the elevation of Rahul Gandhi as the party Vice President, he said.

Deliberations at AICC meetings are held on the prevailing political situation and on other important issues, he said. The meet has been called at a time when Congress is facing an uphill task with the emergence of Modi as a force to reckon with and some allies of UPA sending warning signals, the latest being DMK which made it clear that it will not have any alliance with Congress in the Lok Sabha polls.

EW DELHI: A day after DMK ruled out an alliance with Congress, a senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu on Monday said his party is unlikely to have any truck with M Karunanidi's party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

"There is no possibility of BJP allying with DMK. In fact, we are looking for a new alliance without AIADMK and DMK," BJP national executive member L. Ganesan told PTI. "We are not holding any formal or indirect talks with DMK on the alliance issue," he added.

Welcoming DMK's decision to keep away from Congress, he claimed that Congress would be further weakened in Tamil Nadu in the event of the party contesting elections without the support of DMK. Tamil Nadu unit of BJP was not in favour of forging an alliance with DMK, Ganesan stressed. "Both BJP and DMK are not thinking of an alliance with each other. The alliance between the two parties is beyond imagination," he said.

Asked whether BJP high command could take a different view on the alliance issue, he said, "we would take a decision unitedly."

However, he stated that a few other parties including MDMK may ally with BJP for the elections. "MDMK leader Vaiko, last week, met our chief Rajnath Singh after BJP emerged victorious in assembly elections in four states.

Few other parties may also be part of our alliance," he added.

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TOP VIEW See 50% chance of Fed tapering in March

Richard Gibbs, Global HD, Macquarie BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS HDFC Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on Finolex Cables CMP: Rs. 81

Avoid Buying

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (December 17, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Monday (December 16, 2013) a net 13.70 points (0.22%) and closed at the 6154 point level. The market opened flat at the 6168 points level. After declining by a few points the index rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 6183 points level at 9.47 a.m. It then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 1.00 p.m. The index then declined further, into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6146 points level at 1.23 p.m. It then rose and turned into a range bound movement until 3.00 p.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 37 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 30 were losers, while 20 stocks closed in the green.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level.

The next support is at the 5877 points level.

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

The next resistance is at the 6424 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6161 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 6139.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (2) = 6124.

Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 2.31%. This change is small Resistance (1) = 6177.

Resistance (2) = 6199. and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 614 were gainers, 802 were losers and 436 remained unchanged.

Slow Stocha stic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero but is declining (negative if it continues). It has crossed below its 9-day Average (negative and a sell signal).

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indec isiveness amongst investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market.

H owever, the index is now below the 5 and 15 days moving averages. The 5 days moving average is declining, while the 15 days moving average is rising, If the 5 days moving average drops below the 15 days moving average, it would indicate further weakness. The velocity parameters too are negatively trended. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a further decline unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at current levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6240) Negative.

Is below its 15-day average (at 6202) Negative.

Is above its 25-day average (at 6151) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 5886) Positive.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

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

Target Rs. 109

Finolex Cables Ltd (FCL) is India’s largest and leading manufacturer of Electrical and Communication cables. It offers a wide range of electrical and communication cables. Its wire and cable products are used in applications such as automobile, lighting, cable TV, telephone and computers to industrial applications touching every person’s daily life. It has added electrical switches and compact fluorescent lamps to its range of products. Its manufacturing facilities are located at Goa, Pune in Maharashtra and Roorkee in Uttarakhand.

For FY13, the company had an overall capacity utilization of ~65%. Investment Rationale: Demand from construction and Agriculture segment to continue. Plans to enter switchgear product segment. Likely breakeven of its consumer business. FCL plans to diversify into electrical products. Communications cables business to pick up speed. Finolex is a Superbrand.

Outlook & Valuation: FCL services varied user industries. Considering the wide usage of cables and the increasing demand for high quality branded wires, company is well on growth track. With its wide distribution network, market penetration, addition of new segments in its product portfolio, FCL is poised to grow and enhance its profitability going forward.

At the current market price of Rs.80.10 quotes at ~6.0FY15E EPS. We feel investors could buy the stock at CMP and add on dips around Rs.68 – Rs.74 band (5.0 – 5.5x FY15E EPS) for sequential targets of Rs.95 and Rs.109 (7.0x and 8.0xFY15E EPS).

Angel Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Bajaj Auto CMP: Rs. 1910

Target Rs. 2272

Exports to be the key growth driver: Bajaj Auto’s (BJAUT) motorcycle export volume, which declined by ~9% in 1HFY2014, is expected to recover and grow at a strong double-digit rate going ahead, leading to a ~10% CAGR over FY2013-15E. We expect the growth to be driven by market share gains in Africa and Latin America at the expense of Chinese players who currently dominate these regions with a market share of ~70%. We believe that the dual effect of INR depreciation and Yuan appreciation against the USD, has made Indian players more competitive globally and reduced the pricing advantage which Chinese manufacturers have been enjoying over the years. Thus the value proposition of Indian products which are superior in quality has increased and should therefore pave the way for rapid market share gains going ahead.

Outlook and valuation: We expect the company’s top-line to register a strong CAGR of ~12% over FY2013-15E driven by robust export revenue growth of ~24%, aided by the INR depreciation. The domestic revenue growth, however, is expected to remain muted at ~5% due to modest growth in volumes. We expect EBITDA margins to sustain around ~20% levels in FY2014/15 led by favorable exchange rate and superior product-mix. Consequently we expect the earnings to increase at a strong CAGR of ~16% over FY2013-15E. We maintain our positive stance on the company given its diversified business model, strong focus on profitable growth, widening reach in the export markets and strategic alliances with global majors. At the CMP of Rs1,908, the stock is trading at 13.4x FY2015E earnings. We recommend a Buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2,272.

Kotak Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on Shriram Transport Finance CMP: Rs. 615

Target Rs. 670

Management meeting takeaways—cautious outlook. At our recent meeting, Shriram Transport Finance (STFC) management retained a cautious business outlook. While incremental trends seem to be better, the management will await more signals to get assertive on the business. We continue to build elevated credit costs and moderate growth in our assumptions. We analyze various drivers of STFC’s NIM over the short, medium and long term. We find some downside to our near-term NIM assumptions as cash on the balance sheet is high. We retain our ADD rating with a target price of Rs 670.

Key drivers for NIMs in the short, medium and long term: We expect STFC to deliver 7% NIM in the medium term. While cash on the balance sheet and interest reversals on slippages are likely to put pressure on margins in the near term, a hike in lending yields and focus on rural loans are expected to boost yields over time. Higher cash provides downside risk to our near-term NIM estimates.

STFC’s NIM (calculated) declined to 6.8% in 2QFY14 from 7.0% in 1QFY14.

The management highlighted that cash on the balance sheet would stay high for the next 1-2 quarters. As such, NIM expansion may be delayed. We model 7.1% NIM over the next six quarters, which may have some downside in the next two quarters.

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By Dominic Rebello

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ith the CPI and WPI inflation coming in at high levels surpassing expectations and given the RBI oft stated goal of reining in the country’s high inflation at the cost of growth, we stick to our expectations that yet another rate hike could be in the offing. We expect the RBI to announce a 25 bps hike in key policy (repo) rates at its mid-quarter monetary policy review on 18 December’13. However, a 50 bps hike would not come as a surprise given that the high inflation numbers,” says CARE Ratings in its recently released report after the wholesale price index (WPI) for the month of November rose to a 14month high of 7.52% from 7% in the previous month.

The latest price-rise numbers reiterated the re- emergence of inflation in the country and the associated worries. Inflation for No-

vember’13 as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) came in at a 14 month high of 7.52%. This increase in inflation has come much higher than general market expectation for the same and our own estimate of 7.3% (revised upwards from 6.9% after the CPI inflation numbers came in). The considerable increase in WPI comes at the back of a similar increase in retail inflation i.e. of 11.24%, the report added.

The build-up in inflation in the current fiscal so far has been 6.7%, much higher than the 4.84% of the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. In fact, since July the WPI inflation rate has been moving upwards from 5.16% in June to 7.05% in September, before dipping very marginally to 7% in October, before resurfacing to 7.52% in November.

The current inflation is being led by the price-increases in food articles, contrary to earlier expectations of a cooling down in food prices

Economists Say Inflation Has Bottomed Out, Will Decline

Headline inflation, which jumped to a 14-month high in November at 7.52%, has likely bottomed out and may decline from the next month because of seasonal factors reducing the supply-side pressures, say economists. Wholesale pricebased inflation accelerated to 14-month high in November on account of surge in food prices. subsequent to the favourable monsoons received by the country.

Hence, the conventional link between good monsoon, good harvest and lower inflation has been severed. With food inflation being unrelenting, the RBI’s action at its monetary policy meeting the day after tomorrow can be expected to be calibrated upward yet again, it said.

Finance Ministry For Cap On Gas Prices

By A Business Reporter

Sources with direct knowledge of the development said the Finance he Finance Ministry has strongly Ministry, which had on July 4 and pitched for putting a cap or limit September 26 favoured a cap on gas to which natural gas rates can be in- price, reiterated the position early creased following a new pricing for- this month saying that gas producmula that will come into effect from ers can’t be allowed to reap unlimApril 1. The ministry said a ceiling ited gains in the case of an upswing on the gas price is necessary to pro- in global prices. tect the interests of government Any such upside has to be /consumers in case of an unreason- capped, it said. Capping the price of able upswing in the prices. The natural gas is in line with the existcomments, issued with the ap- ing policy, the ministry said, adding proval of Finance Minister P Chi- that the current price was a variable dambaram, were in response to a one with an upper limit of USD 4.2. draft Cabinet note from the Oil Min- “In fact, the previous price of USD istry seeking to allow higher gas 4.2 per million British thermal unit price to Reliance Industries if it sub- was subject to a cap, and therefore, mits a bank guarantee for the there is no ambiguity as to whether unmet supply commitment from its the price ceiling is permissible KG-D6 block. under the PSC,” it said.

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Using the approved formula, the prices are estimated at USD 8.2 - 8.4, nearly double the current price of USD 4.20. However, this formula was not notified as the Finance Ministry wanted that RIL be denied a higher gas prices from its existing fields because output had fallen far below what was committed in the approved development plan.

Initially, the Oil Ministry agreed with the suggestion but last month it moved a revised note suggesting that RIL be asked to give bank guarantee which can be encashed if it was proved that the company had hoarded gas by deliberately keeping output low. The Finance Ministry has in-principle agreed to the bank guarantee proposal.

Sebi Likely To Tighten Screws On Non-Serious MFs

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M

arket regulator Sebi may adopt a stricter approach to non-serious mutual funds, a PwC report said yesterday. “Going forward, the Sebi could adopt a more stricter approach towards `non-serious’ asset managers,” PwC India leader for asset management Gautam Mehra said.

Notably, an advisory committee formed to review the net worth requirement for AMCs recently suggested an upward revision in the minimum net-worth required for the mutual fund companies. About the performance of mutual fund industry in the first three quarters of 2013, the report said growth has been sluggish. “In fact, notably, during the year, no new licences were

issued, there were no M&A activities and no fresh foreign investment flowed into the sector,” it noted.

The report also pointed out that debt schemes continue to be the flavour of the season but noted that due to lack of adequate tax incentives, pension products are yet to

take-off.

“While mutual fund AMCs have shown interest in tapping the pension products market, in the absence of adequate tax incentives, this is yet to take-off,” it said adding that the proposed REITs (real estate investment trusts) could provide an alternative investment avenue.

As per the report, changes in tax laws with regard to investment in securitisation trusts by MFs have failed to attract investments by mutual funds in securitisation trusts.

“The industry continues to litigate past tax issues on securitisation trusts,” it said. Terming the performance of MF industry as a reflection of domestic economy, the report noted that element of `uncertainty’ could prevail for the next quarter or so.

BUSINESS BRIEFS IRDA Asks RLIC To Tighten Anti-Money Laundering Norms

Insurance regulator IRDA has asked Reliance Life Insurance Company (RLIC) to strengthen procedures for complying with the anti-money laundering norms. “...Authority advises your company (RLIC) to strengthen the procedure for complying with the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) norms prescribed by the Authority from time to time,” IRDA said in a communication to RLIC.

IIFCL To Disburse Rs 5,500 Crore In Four Months

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) yesterday said it would disburse Rs 5,500 crore loans to various infrastructure projects in four months. “The loan disbursement target for the current fiscal is Rs 9,500 crore,” IIFCL executive director H K Bhanwala told PTI. IIFCL has already disbursed Rs 4,000 crore between April-November period, he said, adding that the remaining Rs 5,500 crore would be disbursed by the end of March.

Investment Professionals Optimistic On Economy

Majority of Indian investment professionals are optimistic about prospects of domestic as well as globaly economies even though they are concerned about lack of ethical culture in financial firms, says a survey. “Indian members are even more upbeat about their local market. Six in ten (61%) respondents here expect the Indian economy to expand in 2014.

MFs Withdraw Rs 13,721 Cr From Stocks So Far

Domestic mutual funds for the third month in a row offloaded shares in November selling equities worth Rs 482 crore in the month to take total outflows from equities to Rs 13,721 crore in 2013 so far. Domestic mutual funds (MFs) sold shares throughout 2013 barring May and August. MFs offloaded shares worth Rs 4,018 crore in October while worth Rs 2,801 crore in September.

Indian Overseas Bank To Raise Rs 350 Cr Through QIP

State-owned Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) yesterday said its board has approved to raise Rs 350 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). The board at its meeting held on December 14 cleared the proposal to raise up to Rs 350 crore from issue of shares on preferential basis and/or QIP, IOB said in a filing to BSE. The fund raising should be to the extent so that government holding is not diluted below 65%.

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

ICE AGE CONTINENTAL DRIFT

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Scrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences — a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. Starring Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

BALIKA VADHU

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s episode we will see a few goons take over the hospital and hold all the people hostage. The leader asks Jagya about Pasha and Jagya seems confused as he hasn’t heard that name before when the leader shows him a snap of Pasha and jagya realizes that kaka is pasha. Jagya lies to the goon leader that he has discharged pasha today. The goon leader doesn’t believe jagya and asks his members to look for Pasha. Meanwhile, at kesarbagh, Meenu and Daddu tell Anandi to surprise Shiv for lunch and she agrees. Simultaneously, Ganga is trapped at the balwadi with kids when a man around confesses to the goon that he has seen pasha sometime back & jagya’s lie is caught. Colors, 8 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

SAVDHAAN INDIA – INDIA FIGHTS BACK

A mother fights back to get justice for the murder of her teenage son. She finds support from the mother (lady); whose son is the culprit. Li fe Ok, 10.30 p.m .

RIVER MONSTERS

From tiny piranha that can tear apart humans in the Amazon to large killer catfish in India that feed on dead bodies, the extreme angler Jeremy has seen it all... or is there still something unseen? Join host, biologist and extreme angler Jeremy Wade as he returns to catch more extraordinary, super-sized fish in River Monsters, Ani mal Pl anet, 9 p.m.

GOLD RUSH

Season 4 of GOLD RUSH is unlike any other. All three mining crew crews break new ground on gold claims across two continents. On the promise of better gold, the Hoffman crew moves their whole operation south to the jungles of Guyana, South America. They quickly learn they have bitten off more than they can chew, battling searing heat, deadly creatures and tropical diseases in their continuing quest to find millions in gold. In Alaska, the Dakota Boys look to move on from the glory hole, taking extreme measures to tackle a remote, uncharted mountain

TRAINING DAY

Balika Vadhu, Colors, 8 p.m.

claim. The refuse to quit until they find the source for all of the gold in the entire Porcupine Creek valley. Discover y, 10 p.m.

FUTURE WEAPONS

FUTURE WEAPONS reveals the latest incredible range of weapons developed using state-of-the-art science and technology. Discover y Science, 10 p.m.

THE NEIGHBORS

Believing that driving a car should be as simple as piloting a spaceship, the Bird-Kersees accept Marty’s offer to teach them how to drive. Amber also cannot drive, but refuses the same help, and instead gets help from Ms. Porsche (Sandra Bernhard), the driver’s education teacher. Star Wor ld, 8 p.m.

YEH RISHTA KYA KAHLATA HAI

Gayatri feels that something amiss is going to happen with Akshara, what is it and will she agree for Naksh’s rock climbing activity. Star Plu s, 9.30 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

In a city where streets are overrun by drug dealers, those who have sworn to uphold the law are breaking them to clean up the streets. Denzel Washington plays L.A.P.D. detective Alonzo Harris, a veteran narcotics officer whose methods of enforcing the law are questionable, if not corrupt. ‘Training Day’ follows Harris as he trains rookie Jake Hoyt over a 24-hour period. Ethical dilemmas arise for Hoyt as well as the audience as questions present themselves as to whether or not Harris’ methodology for ridding the streets of South Central Los Angeles of drugs is right or wrong. HBO, 8 p.m.

AASHIQUI 2

Aashiqui 2 movie is a musical love story of Rahul Jaykar a famous, successful and self-destructive singer played by Aditya Roy Kapoor and ArohiShirke an aspiring female singer played by Shraddha Kapoor. The leads after a series of coincidental meetings, finally starts dating. Believing in her talent, Rahul gives her a helping hand and her career begins to eclipse his. Arohi is ambitious to become a star. Rahul’s career is his defense against a self-destructive part of himself that has led him into outrageous bursts of drunkenness, drugs, love affairs, fights and adventures that have made him a legend. His career is also what gives him his sense of who he is. Will they accept their success and live life together or do their egos separate them forever?

Max, 9 p.m.

THE COUNTRY BEARS

Based on an attraction at Disneyland, the Country Bear Jamboree, “The Country Bears” (2002) is one in a long line of live action Disney family films. The movie is a satire of Behind the Music rock & roll bands. Beary, a young bear raised by a human family in a world where humans and talking bears coexist, attempts to trace his roots. He meets up with the Country Bears, a long-since broken-up band, a parody of bands like the Eagles.

Beary helps the Country Bears reunite for one final concert, while searching for who he truly is. Zee Stduio, 10.30 p.m.

LAJJA

LAJJA demonstrates how life is a journey, in both a physical sense but also an internal one. We follow a woman, geographically from New York City to a remote village in India; from a silent victim to an outspoken rebel; from the richest to the poorest. In life there is always the opposites, and in this case a woman learns how to face the worst of humanity that exists right alongside the good. Fil my, 9 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..

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

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

Training Day, HBO, 9 p.m.

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS

Arthur Christmas reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns. Pix, 8.55 p.m.

CHALTA PURZA

Chalta Purza, a Bhappi Sonie movie is an overall entertainer with good music by R D Burman. The movie stars SuperStar Rajesh Khanna with Rakesh Roshan,Parween Babi and Ajit. The movie is all about crime and action but keeps the viewer engrossed for the time it runs. This movie is a good time pass and is recommended for viewing. Rajesh Khanna has for a change an action oriented role which he does well with a flair and looks great in the action scenes. R D Burman's music is good and catchy. This movie is simple but entertaining. A must watch if available. The movie was released at a time when most of Rajesh Khanna's movies were bombing so not many people would have seen it. It is not a bad movie, it only released in improper times. CVO, 9 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.30 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

ZEE TV

LISTING

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

9.00 Pavitra Rishta.

9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar

Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali.

11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh...

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

SAB TV

Taarak FIR Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar Baal Veer Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee

SCIENCE

How It’s Made Storm Chasers Future Weapons Deconstructed How It’s Made Best of Dis Science Antariksh How It’s Made Strangest Weather On Earth 9.30 Mean Machines 10.00 Future Weapons 11.00 Best of Dis Science P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30

HISTORY

Counting Cars Science Impossible Your Bleeped Up Brain Ancient Aliens Shipping Wars Counting Cars Pawn Stars

STAR WORLD

Almost Human Castle The Neighbors Two And A Half Men Boston Legal Castle Koffee with Karan The Neighbors Two And A Half Men Boston Legal How I Met Your Mother 2 Broke Girls Castle

ZEE CAFÉ

The Lying Game Ellen Degeneres Show Just For Laughs The Lying Game EllenDegeneres Shows The Big Bang Theory Malibu Country Lost The Laying Game Poirot

BIG CBS LOVE

Britain’s Next Top Model NCIS Maximum Exposure The X Factor 90210 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals Maximum Exposure 30 Minute Meals Rules of Engagement 90210 BNTM NCIS

SONY TV

P.M. 2.00 Maharana Pratap 2.30 Bade Acha Lagte Hai 3.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Ke Khiladi 3.30 Crime Patrol 6.30 Boogie Woogie Kids Championship 8.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Khiladi 8.30 Amita Ka Amit 9.00 Desh Ki Beti Nandini 9.30 Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol Dastak

DDI (Main Channel)

News in Marathi Ek Divas Celebrity Sobat Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Mazi Maye Bheti Lagi Jiva Sansar Maza Wegala News in Marathi Aatmabhang Mala Bhetleli Mansa Krishi Darshan Amachi Mati Amachi Mase Patla Tar Ghya News in Marathi Vidhimandal Samalochan Antakshari The News Samachar

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 12.37 2.52 6.44 9.00 10.41

Firangi Bahu, Sahara One, 10 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

LIFE OK

Best of Savdhaaan India Gustakh Dil Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Ek Boond Ishq Do Dil… Ek Jaan Tumhari Paakhi Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki Bani Iahq da Kalma Comedy Nights Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Bigg Boss Saath 7 Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Firangi Bahu 2.30 Aakhir Bhau Bhi….

3.00 Vaastu Shastra: Film.

Sushmita Sen 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi…

6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti…

9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar

Savdhaan India, Life Ok, 10.30 p.m.

2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Fu Bai Fu 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Fu Bai Fu 10.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi

ANIMAL PLANET

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

The Wild Wild Best Premiere at 10 Galapagos AP Safari River Monsters Killing For A Living The Wild Wild Best River Monsters Premiere at 10 Killing For A Living

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

World’s Top 5 Wildlife Isolated Top Hooker Discovery Best Man vs Wild Gold Rush Discovery Best

DISCOVERY

8.30 Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan 9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 Bharat Ki Shaan: Run Jhum 11.00 DO PREMEE: Rishi Kapoor, Moushami Chatterjee

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

Samachar.

News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar

7.00 History Untamed: White Lions Born Wild 8.00 Masters of Magic 9.00 101 Things That Changed The World 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Shipping Wars 11.00 Counting Cars

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 1.00 Ashes -3rd Test –Day 5 3.00 Masterclass-Sanjay Manjrekar 3.30 Masterclass: Akram 4.00 Sachiin…Sachin 5.00 Masterclass: Wasim Akram 5.30 Masterclass: Dravid 6.00 Ashes-3rd Test – Day 5 hlts 7.00 Masterclass: Sanjay Manjrekar 7.30 Masterclass: Wasim Akram 8.00 Sachiin.Sahcin 9.00 Ashes-3rd Test 10.00 Masterclass: Warne 10.30 Masterclass: Sanjay Manjrekar

STAR SPORTS4

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.00 7.00 7.30 8.00

9.30 10.30

Do Premee, DDI, 11 p.m.

6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.05 8.15 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar Janadesh 2013 News.

Parliament News Samachar News Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

Da Vinci’s Demons Super Cars Week Trapped in Kedarnath Ultimate Animal Countdown Dangerous Encounters Built for the Kill Temple of the Tigers Mega Factories Super Cars Week One Life Many Wives

Motor GP C’ship FIA F1 C’ship 13 h/ls The Football Reivew 13/14 Barclays Premier League Superstar BPL Hlts Serie A Show FIA F1 World C’ship 13 h/ls La Liga Review Football Today 2013

TEN CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 India Tour of SA 13 h/ls1st ODI 4.00 Journey to The Past 4.30 Best Games of 2006 6.30 Talking Cricket: Anil Kumble 7.00 India Tour of SA 13 h/ls 2nd ODI 8.00 Journey to the Past 9.30 Great Centuries 10.00 India Tour of SA 10 h/ls 1st ODI

STARMOVIES

Ted Titanic Click Ice Age: Continental Drift Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

A.M. 8.52 Titanic P.M. 1.00 2.25 4.35 6.30 8:00 11.30 A.M. 8.10 9.40 11.30 P.M. 1.00 3.30 6.00 8.35 10.30 A.M. 10.15

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.30 6.55 7.00 7.15 7.25 8.00 8.15

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

P.M. 1.43 2.38 4.58 6.55 9.00 11.22 A.M. 8.43 10.34 11.29 P.M. 12.00 2.50 5.40 8.00 10.45 A.M. 845 11.35

HBO

Shaolin Soccer Fire With Fire Extreme Measures Trespass Training Day Sky Fighters Year One Duets Trespass

ZEE STUDIO

The Last House On The Left Back To The Future Part III Miami Vice Bowfinger The Country Bears Tamara Drewe

PIX

The Switch Spiderman The Warrior’s Way Arthur Christmas Original Sin Paranormal Activity Paranormal Activity The Switch Rocky IV

STAR GOLD

Sivaji-The Boss Soldier Kisse Pyaar Karoon Sapoot Ek Qayamat

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 P.M. 1.30 4.00 5.00 7.00

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroaches The Regular Show Adventure Time Ben 10 Omniverse Oggy and the Cockroaches Oggy Ki Chhutti Roll No 21 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Johnny Test Adventure Time Hanuman The Immortal Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Roll No 21 Bas Karo Henry

POGO

Chhota Bheem Marathon Mr Bean Chhota Bheem Marathon Mighty Bole Toh Raju

Arthur Christmas, Pix, 6.55 p.m.

MAX

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 12.00 Dalaal: Mithun C 3.00 Nadiya Ek Paar: Sachin, Sadhana Singh 6.00 Kudrat Ka Kanoon: Jackie Shroff 9.00 No 1 Business Man: Mahesh Babu A.M. 11.00 Shaan: Amitabh B, Shashi K

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Chhote Sarkar : Govinda 5.30 Batwara: Dharmendra, Dimple K 9.00 Chalta Purza: Rajesh Khanna A.M. 9.30 Tejasvini: Vijayshanti, Deepak M

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Swarg Narak: Sanjeev Kumar 3.00 Parmatma: Mithun, Juhi C 6.00 Ab Tak Chappan: Nana Patekar 9.00 Lajja: Anil Kapoor, Madhuri A.M. 9.00 My Name is Anthony Gonsalves: Nikhil, Amrita R

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

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Zapatlela: Mahsh Kothare 4.30 Nishani Dava Angatha: Ashok Saraf 7.00 Huppa Huyya: Siddharth Jadhav 9.30 Foreignchi Patlin: Girish Pardeshi

Tere Naam Nagina

P.M. 1.00 Main Hoon Khataranak: Ravi Teja 5.30 Har Dil Jo Pyaa rKarega: Salmaan Khan 9.00 Aashiqui 2: Aditya Roy Kapur A.M 7.00 Talaash: Aamir Khan 10.30 Adventures of Tarzan: Hemant

P.M 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00

A.M. 8.00 Mehboob Mere Mehboob: Pratibha Sinha

B4U

Jungle: Fardeen Khan, Urmila Soch: Sanjay Kapoor Hathkadi: Govinda, Shilpa S Ek Aur Aflatoon: Navadeep, Ekta K

The Country Bears, Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.

8.30 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 P.M. 1.30 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.30 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00

Chhota Bheem Pokemon Takeshi’s Castle Sunaina MAD

Thomas and Friends Kumbh Karan Chhota Bheem Chatur Chetan Mr Bean Chhota Bheem

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Best of Luck Nikki Oye Jassie Shake It Up Doraemon Doraemon Tale Spin Doraemon

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Tron Uprising Hulk and the…

Iron Man Armored Adventures American Dragon Jake Long Phineas and Ferb Avengers Assemble Hulk Big Bad Beetleborgs Space Goofs Rekkit Rabbit Keteretsu Spiderman

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NEWS IN BRIEF Nupur Zankar Sanmaan Patra

Nupur Zankar proudly announces the ‘Nupur Zankar Sanmaan Patra’ to Padmashree Darshana Jhaveri for her dedication to the field of Manipuri Dance field, and presents ‘Naad Kachchabaa – Kathak and Manipuri Dance Styles’ by Shila Mehta and Darshana Jhaveri with their senior disciples on Dec 22 at 8pm at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Main Hall, Prabhadevi.

A festival of dances

Bharata Natyam Arangetram

The Shivoham Institute Of Performing Arts presents Bharata Natyam Arangetram of Kum Bhavana Chandramouli, disciple of Guru Nilesh Singha and Mubina on Sunday, December 22 at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra at 5.30pm.

New Romantic Thriller Play

Producer Abhijeet Satam’s latest play ‘Mr And Mrs’ is a thriller based on a husbandwife relationship portrayed by Chinmay Mandlekar and Madhura Velankar Satam. The play is being launched on a huge scale with mammoth sets. The director is Priyadarshan Jadhav and stars Priyadarshan him with Anirrudh Joshi, and Yashashwi Upasni. It is written by Aslam Parvez and deals with the latest trends in popular reality shows on television.

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By Vijay Shanker

HE Navaneetham Cultural Trust (Thrissur) presented the Yuva Kala Parva festival of classical dances for two days at the mini Ravindra Natya Mandir. The festival exposed four distinct classical dance styles: Bharata Natyam, Mohiniattam, Kathakali and Odissi. It was interesting to watch young talented dancers performing with sincerity. The dancers who participated in the festival were Saji Menon for Mohiniattam, Kalamandalam Arvind for Kathakali, Deepa Kartha for Bharata Natyam and Priya Singh for Odissi. The festival commenced with the elegant Mohiniattam performance by Saji Menon. Saji is the disciple of renowned Mohiniattam exponent Dr. Smt. Kanak Rele. Saji was technically perfect and was commendable in ‘abhinaya’ too particularly in the number ‘Amba’ that portrays the story of the woman Amba who suffers at the hands of Bheesma and after severe penance is reborn as Shikandi and takes revenge against him. Saji succeeded in enacting the pathos and the anguish of the woman who is miserable and helpless, but her devotion to Lord Shiva takes her forward to be born again. Pertaining to temple rituals, goddess worship and the sacred Sri Charka, the dancer takes the audience to the higher spiritual level in the number ‘tatvam’.

Saji concluded her performance with Jeeva that symbolises the union of the human soul with the divine soul. Saji recieved wonderful musical support from Kalamandalam Gopalakrishnan on the nattuvangam and Gireshan with his soulful singing. Saji is a talented danseuse and deserves to be seen more often.

Kalamandalm Arvind presented the Poothana Moksham in the Kathakali style in Stree Vesham (female disguise). Poothana is a demoness who is instructed by Kamsa to kill little Krishna. Pootana after seeing the beautiful and innocent little infant forgets about the cruel act for which she has come but suddenly realises her mission. Poothana cleverly applies poison on her breast and feeds the infant, thinking that the baby will die, but does not realise that the infant is no ordinary baby. Slowly the pain starts creeping into Poothana’s own body and she is unable to control the infant from drinking milk. Just a few seconds before her death she sees a vision that the infant is Lord Krishna himself, and thus attains salvation. Arvind captured the audience with his powerful ‘abhinaya’, creating a lasting impression on the audience.

This was an interesting and colourful festival of different dance styles. Infact, the corporate sector should come forth and sponsor such events, as the platforms are normally quite limited.

CELEBRATING AROLKAR A contemporary love story

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

Das is a through researcher and has authored several books on music in English. He belongs to a family of baul singers and has a voice throw which could be the envy of classical singers."I was fortunate to spend some days with Arolkar during his last years and I have benefited immensely from his guidance," said Das who sang khyals in the raga Poorvi in this festival. His raga exposition and treatment was correct and melodious.

Kala Ramnath, who is the

tonal curves and delicate trills. She was accompanied HE late Sharadchandra on the tabla by wonder boy Arolkar would have been Ojas Adhia who has been 101 this year. The Gwalior making waves all over India. gharana doyen was often The Sunday morning sescalled the ‘Musicians’ Musision began with a sitar-sarod cian' because many successjugalbandi between Sweekar ful musicians simply Katti and Sarang Kulkarni. wondered at the fluidity and Katti belongs to a musical subtlety of his music. Arolkar family. His mother Vandana (1912-94) belonged to the is a good vocalist belonging 20th century. However, to the Jaipur Attrauli gharana through his authentic trainand his father Sunil is a saning in the purest of the toor player. Katti has already Gwalior khyal tradition as impressed music lovers in also through his introspecMumbai with his strokes. His tive insight, he could visuperformance last year at the Gaan Prabha festival was widely appreciated. Sarang Kulkarni is the son and disciple of Rajan Kulkarni. He has won many prizes at various competitions. The duo played the raga Charukeshi with youthful vigour. Prithviraj Bhattacharya, a young tabla player who has made a name in the US, lent superb support on the tabla.

The festival concluded with a vocal recital by the senior Gwalior gharana singer Dr. Vidyadhar Vyas.

Vyas is the son of the late Narayanrao Vyas.

Dr. Vidyadhar has an impressive alise and internalise the most brilliant violinist of the scholastic record with many beauty of khyal music that present generation, played lec dems to his credit in uniflowered in the 19th century. in the second slot of the first versities across the world. He The event began with a session. She spends most of sings in a sweet voice and performance by scholar mu- her days travelling and per- sang noon time raga Desi in sician Ramkrishna Das who forming all over Europe and a spirited manner. Rakhas learned from sitarist the United States. Apart shanand Panchal and AnuArvind Parikh and vocalists from playing classical ragas, tosh Degharia on the tabla, Neela Bhagwat from the city, she also participates in fu- Liaquat Khan on the sarangi Sayeduddin Dagar, the dhru- sion experiments with lead- and Sharad Shidhaye and pad exponent from Pune, ing Western musicians. She Niranjan Lele on the harmoand Badal Bannejee from played a beautiful raga Bihag nium lent superb support to Benaras. which was full of sensuous the singers.

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By Sandeep Hattangadi

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irector Nitin Kamble’s film Me and U is based on successful Hollywood films You’ve Got Mail and Ghost. Bhushan Pradhan and Sai Lokur are netizen lovers who chat daily and get closer to each other everyday but haven’t seen each other.

They land up at the same channel for a job which Bhushan wins by his shrewdness, even after Sai has been selected first by the channel head played

by Mohan Joshi. Sai in anger gets into an accident and lands in a coma

and Bhushan has visions of Sai flirting with him. But Sai’s father (Sayaji Shinde) is blaming the doctor (Naseer Sheikh) and Bhushan for putting his daughter in the condition she is in. The doctor then tries to make Bhushan interact with Sai and things take a turn.

The film rests on the shoulders of the young pair of Bhushan Pradhan and Sai Lokur.

Mohan Joshi, Sayaji Shinde, Pradeep Velankar, Ujjwala Jog and Vijay Patkar, support well. The cinematography and music are good.

This is a good film that should appeal to the youth.

NEW PLAY ON YOUTH S

By A Correspondent

apne Apne Apne, a new play written and produced by Jayant Pathak and directed by Sanjeev Wadhavkar, is about to premiere soon on Marathi stage. Pathak says, “The play is about the youth of today who want quick money in a short time, taking shortcuts to everything, leading to personal and professional problems in life.

Pradeep Pathwardhan, who wants to get rich at all costs and by any means, has to contend with his inner voice, played by Angad Mhaiskar, that always confronts him

and makes him think twice about the way he acts in his day-to-day life and restrains him from getting on the easy money path. Pathak says, “This is my tenth play and I

want to get a message across to the youth of the country to live within their means and not dream too high.” The play also stars Sarita Mehendale, Irawati Lagu, Ramesh Bhide and others. The music is by Ashok Patki. The art is by Pradeep Patil who has designed nine different sets on one single stage. The lighting is by Sunil Mestri, make-up by Sharad Sawant, and costumes are by Revati Untwale. The play, produced under the banner of Sree Rangswami Samarth, premieres on Wednesday, December 23 at 4 pm at the Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 674

ENIGMA CODE 674

ACROSS: 1 As a film, it was unspeakably funny (6,6) 8 Afflict fighting Mohammed with a twitch (3) 9 Attractive as a hook should be?

(3-8) 11 An irritating habit (4-5) 12 Animal that may be seen around later (5) 14 Decorate from top to bottom, or bottom to top (7) 16 A number leave no doubt of blame (7) 17 A moment for business this month (7) 19 Make a check and give a reprimand (4,3) 20 Not required to be excessive? (5) 21 What cabinetmaker might do with the pack! (9) 23 Bond following leaderless men for making the law effective (11) 25 Deficiency showing some deficiency in the red (3) 26 Miss foreign cheese brought back with wine I imported (12) DOWN: 1 Not put upon by others (4-7) 2 In conversation, lists charges (5) 3 Comparatively poor, but born to die, right? (7) 4 Disorganised but elegant crossing to a resort (7) 5 Garbled verse about finishing off pasta (9) 6 Some Romans disturbing the CID ? (3) 7 Trusted leader has plump female shape (6-6) 10 Special kind of share to swindle that was much sought (6,6) 13 It's a question of veracity (4,2,5) 15 Desert perennial on which birds

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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.

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The Clue: Type of shares?

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE ENRICH, CHICHI, CRECHE HEREIN, INHERE, REHIRE RICHER

U U

MATH PYRAMID 674 grow? (5,4) 18 Depot, or otherwise, for missile (7) 19 Bed-canopies checked by them?

(7) 22 Timely up to a point (5) 24 One of the brethren being fragrant when denied its endowment (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 2 Port of call, 7 Cudgel, 8 Bravado, 9 Sponges, 11 Doctor, 12 Juventus, 14 Off break, 16 Acanthus, 19 Exclaims, 21 Fresco, 22 Invoked, 23 Chekhov, 24 Rigour, 25 Sore points.

DOWN: 1 Runs out, 2 Plight, 3 Robs, 4 On and off, 5 Chance remark, 6 Leonora, 10 Opening scene, 13 Souse, 15 Choo-choo, 17 Curacao, 18 Amadeus, 20 Covers, 22 Ivan.

QUICK CROSS 674

ACROSS: 1 Floor coverings (4) 5 CSA Gen. Robert (1,3) 6 Ate (5) 8 Beings in Evian (5) 10 Psalms pause (5) 12 Italian river (4) 13 Nav. readings (4)

The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied.

1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Kind of school, for short (3) 2 “I cannot tell _ __.” (1,3) 3 Camp lodgings (5) 4 Cassandra e.g. (7) 7 Expunges (5) 9 Auction (4) 11 ...__ a jolly good fellow (3)

HIDATO 674

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 674

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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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : : :

Moon in Taurus till 11.51 a.m.

Purnima till 2.57 p.m.

Mrig Vrishubh (Taurus) B.V.U. Red and Grey 3

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Generally favorable as far as work is concerned. An increase in income and profit is assured to you. Opportunities for growth in other areas are indicated and you will be able to expand your horizons. Home and family life is happy. The married will find their mate full of optimism and charm. The single will have a strong attachment with someone they meet through a close relative. Your health will be fine.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Beautiful, tall, lean body, healthy and long-lived. Intelligent, social mentally alert, quick witted, they could be misunderstood occasionally.

After a good education, a career as a financial advisor or administrative services would lead to gain. Considerable wealth and happiness is indicated.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Overseas influences are strong.

You can look forward to some favorable news perhaps a journey Out of the country may be necessary. It would be best to Invest money from property or legacy on long-term basis for further gains. Avoid giving loans as you may not get them back.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Financial gains are assured to the bold and courageous. The employed can look forward to an out of turn promotion with additional benefits.

To maintain peace and harmony at home you may have to make a little extra effort.

It will be easier for you to make a few compromises rather than expect others to change.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Long awaited news of a certain project comes along adding to the excitement around. You will receive all the necessary support that you may require in starting any new venture. There is a strong possibility of travel in the company of your family and friends. Love life appears on an upward swing.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You will have a busy satisfying day at work, when profits will accrue and new assignments are also likely.

Wait for a more favorable time before you launch your expansion plans. It seems there will be several changes within your work. The evening is spent with your friends and beloved.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Transactions that you are able to push through will be worthwhile. You will be at your best at jobs that give you the opportunity to show off your creative talents. You will manage to garner praise as well as monetary gains for your accomplishments. You can look forward to a good future soon.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You will now receive news of a good compensation in the form of promotion, increase in income and sincere respect from others.

Business folk will expand their enterprise upon receiving a large contract from an overseas organization. There could be some news of a legacy or inheritance coming your way.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Try to have a more positive outlook in your dealings with others. Do not underestimate the value and strength of faith and justice in people. Understand rather than be critical of others’ mistakes. Your own shortcomings may become targets of discussion if you are not more careful.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): At your work place you need to be firm and determined to make your voice heard even if it hurts some relationships. It is important to put across what you feel or you could be taken for granted. An old family issue could get raked up and lead to serious repercussions. It will be up to you to resolve the situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You will have to display utmost patience in all that you do today. You are tempted with several ideas which promise immediate benefits, but these could be misleading.

Avoid speculation for a certain loss is foreseen. Instead catch up with the regular stuff that needs to be done.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will go out of your way to make things happen at work .You will be successful in your efforts. Look forward to gains and also developing new associations and friendships. An outing with friends will prove enjoyable. You can look forward to the good times.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Avail of any opportunity that comes along. If planning to invest or taking a risk, go ahead by taking a few necessary precautions. At home today keep conversation away from the sensitive issues or areas, which have the potential of opening old wounds. Time will take care of the problems at hand.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Business activities will prosper and you may think in terms of expansion or diversification. You may be inspired to increase your knowledge by joining a short course or attending a workshop. The employed looking for better job opportunities will come across a very good offer. If you are unsure about making commitment in a relationship right now do not get pressurized into making one impulsively.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4844 ACROSS: 1 ___ of Iran: the ex-ruler of Iran? (4) 4 King of the Huns (6) 8 Enjoyment (3) 10 Kind of pear (4) 13 Binding agreement (8) 14 Child's vehicle (7) 15 Ring under a nut (6) 17 Man of good breeding (9) 21 Indian prime minister 1991-96 (3) 22 Marked wrong (3) 23 Breach or hiatus (3) 26 Language akin to Tamil (9) 27 Fast day after Ramadan (6) 28 On weather charts (7) 32 Language letters (8) 34 Investigate (4) 35 Knock smartly on a door, perhaps (3) 36 Complain (6) 37 Greatest number (4)

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SUDOKU 2030 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

DOWN: 1 Weeps (4) 2 Dog breed: Lhasa ____ (4) 3 Brownish purple (4) 5 Cut circular disks from (6) 6 Irish Republic Army, acronym (3) 7 Clothes worn (6) 29 Piece of info (4) 9 And not? (3) monastery (6) 30 Car (4) 11 Earthy tone (5) 26 Contrive (6) 12 One thousand escudos (5) 28 "Ire" anagram for a comparative 31 An NCO (4) 33 Pamela's nickname (3) suffix? (3) 15 Mumbai's snack (4) 16 Make healthy (4) 18 Ex-India cricket captain Contractor SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Bhopal, 7 Revved up, 8 Otho, 10 Damien, 11 Accost, 14 Nos, 16 Annes, (4) 17 Akin, 19 Bands, 21 Combo, 22 Isaac, 23 Caen, 26 Skill, 28 Van, 29 Ticked, 30 19 Test (4) Morale, 31 Anet, 32 Lilliput, 33 Hashed.

20 Actor Gibson (3) DOWN: 1 Buddha, 2 Potion, 3 L Ron, 4 Avocado, 5 Odeon, 6 Spats, 8 Omni, 9 Hes, 23 Attires or dresses (5) 12 CNS, 13 Seize, 15 Daman, 18 Khaki, 19 Boa, 20 Nbc, 21 Cslewis, 22 Ilk, 23 24 Couples (5) Caress, 24 Anat, 25 Needed, 26 Stilt, 27 Icily, 28 Von, 30 Math.

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IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1849 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

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: F equals T

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

F Z J

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F V Y E J K L I J J P , F M

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W M G J K L

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F Z D T R

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher

Afternoon WORD MINE

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only.

Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed.

Today’s ratings: 21 average; 23 good; 25 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: choose, chore, chose, cooper, cope, copse, core, corpse, echo, epoch, hero, hope, HOROSCOPE, horse, hose, ochre, perch, peso, pore, pose, poser, prose, rope, rose, scope, score, shoe, shore, sore, spore.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

WHAT A TON, WATSON!

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Watson’s quick-fire propels Australia;

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ERTH: Rookie Ben Stokes kept England's faint hopes alive with his maiden Test half-century as the visitors fought to save the Ashes series against a rampant Australia.

Set an improbable 504 to win, England were 251 for five at stumps on day four, still 252 runs behind with just five wickets in hand on a heavily cracked Perth pitch. Stokes, playing just his second Test, was providing resistance on 72, with wicketkeeper Matt Prior on seven and all of England's top order back in the pavilion.

Australia will be heavily favoured

Bailey equals Lara record

PERTH: Australian batsman George Bailey equalled Brian Lara's Test record for most runs off an over against England in Perth.

West Indian great Lara hit 28 runs off an over from South Africa's Robin Peterson in Johannesburg in 2003.

Bailey matched the feat when he took the same tally off paceman Jimmy Anderson in the final over of Australia's second innings on the fourth day of the third Test. The Tasmanian, in only his third Test, hit three sixes and two fours in the over. to mop up England's tail on the final day and regain the famous Ashes urn for the first time since 2007 after their big wins in Brisbane and Adelaide. Most of the lingering optimism for England dried up after tea, when Kevin Pietersen again fell to a rash shot and then Ian Bell was given out on a successful decision review by the home side.

After a catastrophic day for the tourists on Sunday, when they conceded a big lead to the Australians, things only got worse for them on day four. Centurion Shane Watson

England fight as Aussies close in on Ashes with Stokes keeping them afloat

berry again looked solid, but was trapped lbw by Shane Watson for 31, while Joe Root defended grimly for 125 minutes before being caught behind off Mitchell Johnson for 19.

Root called for a review, but it showed a clear edge through to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who took a fine diving catch.

Pietersen looked in good touch in cruising to 45, but yet again fell victim to a rush of blood as he advanced down the wicket to spinner Nathan Lyon and tried to loft him down the ground for six, as he had done in the previous over.

Instead, he got under the ball and hit it high to long-off, where Harris remained composed and took a safe catch.

Bell and Stokes then set about trying to rescue the cause, putting on 99 for the fifth wicket before Bell, on 60, was adjudged caught behind on the evidence of the 'snickometer' audio technology. Umpire Marais Erasmus initially turned down the appeal, but Australia's decision to risk its second decision review paid off when 'snicko' revealed an edge as Bell flashed at a short ball outside his off stump.

One positive for England was the batting of Stokes, who was most impressive, playing some fine drives and not looking daunted by the pressure. By stumps, he had faced 96 balls, hitting 12 boundaries. Earlier in the day, Australia declared their second innings at 369 for six after fireworks from Watson, who took just 40 balls to race from his Shane Watson celebrates after scoring his fourth test ton during the fourth day of the overnight score of 29 to his fourth Ashes test match at Perth.

Test century, and Bailey, who equalled Brian Lara's Test record and George Bailey humiliated the tair Cook fell for a golden duck, the with 28 runs off one Jimmy AnderEngland attack before Australia de- first of his 100-Test career, from the son over. clared on 369 for six, making them first ball of their second innings.

With the injured Stuart Broad abthe first team to be set a target of Cook, clean-bowled by a beauty sent from the attack, England more than 500 in three successive from Ryan Harris, also became the missed three catches as Australia Tests. first player to suffer the ignominy of belted 134 runs in 17 overs, with England's chase then got off to a a first-ball duck in their centenary Watson making 103 and Bailey an disastrous start when captain Alas- match. Fellow opener Michael Car- unbeaten 39.

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JOHANNESBURG: South African pacer Morne Morkel fired the first salvo ahead of the two-match Test series, starting here December 18, stating that the young Indian batsmen will miss 'Sachin Tendulkar's patience' in the middle and they should be prepared to face some hostile bowling from the home side.

Morkel said it would be interesting to see how the young Indian batsmen cope with the South African pace battery now that the likes of Tendulkar are not in the visiting team. "Sachin was a batsman who could bat for a long time. And he put the bowlers and the opposition under pressure by batting for a long time. He was the rock for their batting. He could bat with the top-order and the middle order both," said Morkel two days ahead of the first Test.

"These young Indian batsmen are quality players, but we can clearly see from the ODI series that they are attacking batsmen who like to come at the bowling. It will be interesting to see how they go about this," he added.

Tendulkar retired from all forms of cricket after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies in Mumbai last month. His departure left a huge void in the Indian team and that will be most visible when the Test series begins. "Like I said, they are all very quality guys. Rohit Sharma has been scoring runs off late and Cheteshwar Pujara can bat for time at number three. Even R Aswhin averages 40 at the backend of their line-up. So we need to make use of the early morning conditions with the new ball. We need to be on the money from Wednesday itself, otherwise they can score quickly and at Wanderers, sometimes it can be a high scoring game," he said.

Modi files nomination for RCA polls, BCCI threatens suspension J

AIPUR: Despite being banned for life by the cricket Board, former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi defiantly filed his nomination for the December 19 Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, prompting a livid BCCI to threaten suspension of RCA for letting him back.

Modi's nomination papers for the post of RCA President were filed by his lawyer Mehmood Abdi, who himself is aiming for the vice-President's post in the elections scheduled on Thursday. Abdi was accompanied by Amin Pathan, the secretary of Kota District Cricket Association and a close confidante of Modi, to do the paperwork on the last day of nominations.

The scrutiny would be done today while December 18 is the date for withdrawals. The polling would be held on December 19 between 11 am to 2 pm. However, a livid BCCI has a shot off a letter to incumbent RCA President C P Joshi, who has decided against contesting

"The RCA stands to lose its rights and privileges as BCCI member if the expelled administrator of BCCI is allowed to remain an officebearer of one of your district units.

Therefore, kindly comply to BCCI directives and report the same to us," it added.

As things stand, Modi can get elected unopposed in the polls given that nobody has filed a nomination for the top post apart from him. His faction already claims to have the support of 24 district units out of a total of 33. Modi was banned for life by the BCCI from all the polls. "We find that the Nagaur cricket matters in India after being Cricket Association has allowed found guilty of financial bunglings Lalit Modi as President. We wish to during his stint as IPL Commisremind you that as per the BCCI sioner but the suspension was rules and regulations, all the mem- stayed by the Rajasthan High Court bers, including RCA, are bound to in October only to be pulled back follow the decision taken and direc- recently. Modi's legal counsel had tives issued in the interest of BCCI, claimed that since the RCA was govespecially those related to discipli- erned by the Rajasthan Sports Act, nary proceedings," the letter from the BCCI ban was not applicable on BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel stated. the former BCCI vice-president.

Bedi to contest against Jaitley in DDCA elections

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi announced his candidature against Arun Jaitley for the post of the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president in the upcoming association elections scheduled for December 30.

"Yes, I have decided to contest for the president's post in the upcoming DDCA elections. It's time that one stands up and protests against the manner in which the association is being run," 67-year-old Bedi told PTI while confirming the news of his candidature.

Asked as to what prompted him to fight the elections, Bedi was prompt in his reply, "Don't you guys see what kind of financial bungling has happened in the

state association over the years?

You know that SFIO (Serious Frauds and Investigations Office) has been carrying out a probe against DDCA for financial irregularities. That's one of the primary reasons for me being ready to contest the elections," Bedi stated.

Apart from the administrative reasons, the cricketing reasons are also there which include 40 players being selected in the Delhi A (U-25) team that took part in the CK Nayudu Trophy, the decision of the senior team to play their matches at the Roshanara ground instead of Feroze Shah Kotla as well as playing rookie Haryana pacer Navdeep Saini in the Delhi senior team in the Ranji match against Vidarbha that concluded yesterday.

IN BRIEF Gupta loses in London open finale

LONDON: Grandmaster and former world junior champion Abhijeet Gupta went down fighting against Jon Ludvig Hammer of Norway and had to settle for a tied seventh place finish in the open section of London Classic.

After a disappointing exit by former world champion Viswanathan Anand from the quarterfinal of the premier event, Gupta, too, could not make it to the podium as he lost his way against Hammer. Hammer won the open section scoring 7.5 points and Abhijeet ended on 6.5. Among other Indians in the fray in the last round, Tania Sachdev and Eesha Karavade also ended on the losing side against Peter Sowray of England and Viorel Iordachescu of Moldova, respectively. Eesha finished the tournament on six points, while Tania scored five points out of a possible nine.

Cedric D’Souza is new coach of Delhi Waveriders

NEW DELHI: Former national hockey coach Cedric D'Souza has been roped in by Delhi Waveriders as their new coach for the second edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) scheduled to begin next month.

Introducing the new coach, Ajit Pal Singh, former captain of the Indian Hockey Team and Chief Advisor, Delhi Waveriders said, "Cedric has coaching experience in domestic as well as international arena, and working experience with Indian as well as global players. "His passion for fitness, technique and mental toughness makes him one of the most sought after coaches in India hockey.

With Cedric in our ranks, Delhi Waveriders will be the team to beat this season."

Bhuvneshwar, not Delhi to host 2014 Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Orissa's capital Bhuvneshwar will host the 35th edition of the Champions Trophy Men's Hockey Tournament to be held from December 13-21 next year. The eightteam elite International Hockey Federation (FIH) event will be held at the Kalinga Stadium, which is presently under renovation and will be in full shape by June next year, Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra told PTI. Batra also informed that Hockey India will host the event in collaboration with Orissa state government.

"It has been more than a month that we have allocated the Champions Trophy to Orissa and it will be held in Bhuvneshwar," Batra said. "We have full support from the Orissa government. The stadium will have two astroturfs, one is ready and the work on the other is going on. The Orissa government has assured us that the entire construction work will be completed by June next year," he said.

Chetan, Rohan advance in qualifying

MUMBAI IN DRIVERS’ SEAT AGAINST ODISHA

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NEW DELHI: Three-time national champion B Chetan Anand began his comeback journey from an injury curtailed season with a comfortable 21-5, 21-15 victory over Vishal Garg of Assam in the second qualifying round of the 78th Senior National badminton championship organised by Delhi Capital Badminton Association. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation employee, who was once ranked in world top-20, had been suffering from a knee injury for the last two years and hence had dropped down in the pecking order of the national rankings. However, Chetan hardly broke any sweat against Vishal and said he aims for atleast a last eight finish in the tournament. Also winning their qualifying matches comfortably were former junior national champion Rohan Castelino of Karnataka and U-17 national champion Daniel Farid, who had recently also won the Junior Nationals U-19 Category in Chandigarh.

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UMBAI: Defending champions Mumbai placed themselves in a strong position for a victory over Odisha after reducing the visiting side to 115 for two after following on on day three of their Group A Ranji Trophy match.

Despite opener Natraj Behera's valiant 130, Odisha could not avoid the follow on as they folded up for 256 soon after lunch, in reply to Mumbai's huge first innings total of 501/9 declared. Batting for the second time in the day, Odisha batsmen applied themselves and the new opening pair of Govind Podder and Girjia Rout looked tentative but stitched an 83-run stand for the first wicket.

But the visitors lost both the openers in a short span of time.

Podder, who was dropped on 14 by wicket-keeper Aditya Tare, made 42 (6x4) before he caught behind off off Pravin Tambe. Rout was stumped, also off the bowling of Tambe after scoring 43 (6x4, 1x6).

Natraj (20) and one-down batter Niranjan Behera (9) were at the crease at the draw of stumps, with their team still 130 runs behind Mumbai's first innings total with eight second innings wickets intact. The 42-year old leg-spinner Tambe, playing his debut match, was wicketless in the first innings but scalped two wickets in Odisha's second innings so far. Resuming their first innings at 79 for 3, Odisha lost four wickets in the first session.

In the morning session, Natraj slammed his second ton of the season, the previous being against Delhi in the last game. Odisha's innings was wrapped up in 63.5 overs and Natraj batted till 60.5 overs. His 255 minutes at the crease yielded 24 fours and two sixes. Despite losing wickets at the other end, Natraj, who resumed batting at his overnight score of 45, was resilient and tried to attack to

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Natraj Behera plays through the extra cover region during his knock of 130 runs against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. the opposition. He extracted 20 runs off left-arm spinner Vishal Dabholkar's over by hitting two fours and two sixes.

Natraj, who was on 63 when Odisha lost their seventh wicket, forged a 77-stand with Basant Mohanty to consolidate the innings.

With Odisha at 227 for 8 when Natraj departed, Mohanty later chipped in with a useful 29, with five fours and a six, before being dismissed by Dabholkar to signal the end of Odisha's first innings.

Captain Biplab Samantray (39), who shared a 50-run partnership with Natraj, made his intent clear when he hit Shardul Thakur for four consecutive boundaries. He, however, perished while attacking the bowler in his next over.

Brief Scores: Mumbai: 501 for 9 decl lead Odisha: 256 all out (Natraj Behera

130; Javed Khan 4/53) and 115 for 2 (Govind Podder 42; Girjia Rout 43; Pravin Tambe 2/52) by 130 runs.

BARODA ANNIHILATE SERVICES

BY INNINGS AND 147 RUNS VADODARA: Pacer Munaf Patel's six-wicket haul helped Baroda humiliate Services in an emphatic innings and 147 runs win after the visiting side was sent packing for just 31 in its second essay on day three in their Ranji Trophy Group B encounter. Responding to Baroda's first innings total of 369 after being bowled out for 191 in their own first essay, Services were demolished by the pace combination of Munaf and Gagandeep Singh, who took four in this innings.

Baroda, who pocketed the bonus point as well to take a total of

ICC suspends Shillingford for illegal bowling action D

UBAI: In a major blow to the West Indies cricket team, offspinner Shane Shillingford was suspended by the ICC for having an illegal bowling action, while another tweaker Marlon Samuels' quicker deliveries were also ruled illegitimate. "...An independent biomechanical analysis has found the bowling action of West Indies' off-spinner Shane Shillingford to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket," the ICC said in a statement.

The analysis revealed that for both his standard off-break delivery and his doosra, the amount of elbow extension in his bowling action exceeded the 15 degrees' level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Regulations.

"He is suspended from bowling in international cricket until such time that he has submitted to a fresh analysis, which concludes that he has remedied his bowling action."

Meanwhile, the independent biomechanical analysis of the Samuels' bowling action concluded that his standard offbreak delivery was legal but his quicker deliveries exceeded the

barred from bowling his quicker deliveries.

"Should Samuels be reported again for a suspected illegal bowling action within the next two years, such a report will be deemed to be a second report for the purposes of the ICC Regulations," the ICC stated.

"If the independent biomechanical analysis following the second report concludes that Samuels has an illegal action, whether it is for his quicker deliveries or any other type of delivery, he will be automatically suspended from bowling in international cricket for a minimum period of 12 months."

Shillingford and Samuels were reported at the end of the second day's play in the Mumbai Test against India last month by onfield umpires Richard Kettleborough and Nigel Llong, TV Umpire Vineet Kulkarni and match referee Andy Pycroft.

Both bowlers have previously been reported and suspended 15 degrees' level of tolerance and after their actions were found to thus, were considered to be "ille- be illegal. They were, however, algal." lowed to resume after they unWhile he is allowed to continue derwent remedial work on their his standard off-break delivery in bowling actions and further international cricket, he has been testing.

seven from this match, now have 14 points overall from two wins and three losses.

BENGAL POST EMPHATIC WIN OVER UP KOLKATA: Pacer Ashok Dinda returned to his elements with a magnificent seven for 82, and a match haul of 10, to set up Bengal's emphatic eight-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh with more than a day to spare in their Group B Ranji Trophy league. A day after Bengal skipper Laxmi Ratan Shukla turned it around for Bengal with his belligerent century, Dinda, who had taken two wickets to leave UP tottering at 50 for three in their overnight score, exploited the Eden green top to the fullest enroute to his 7/82, his first five-for this season.

Mahesh becomes first Indian to win Bratislava squash event

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EW DELHI: Teen sensation Mahesh Mangaonkar became the first Indian squash player to win the IMET Open, the PSA World Tour Challenger 5 event, in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava.

The five-game victories over the event's top two seeds led to Mahesh making a breakthrough appearance in the sixth edition of the IMET Open. The 19-yearold World No.98 from Mumbai downed two-time champion Jan Koukal, the top seed from the Czech Republic, 13-11 11-8 911 7-11 13-11 in the semi-finals in 98 minutes at the Imet Squash Centrum. Third seed Mahesh then lined up against defending champion Greg Lobban, the No.2 seed from Scotland, who was celebrating his third successive appearance in a Tour final. Despite his heroics less than 24 hours earlier, the Indian teenager was still able to call upon reserves to recover from losing the first game to take a 2-1 lead.

TENGRA, JAGDALE SNATCH THRILLERS

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UMBAI: Seasoned Elphinstone Cricket Club cueists Farad Tengra and Mahesh Jagdale fashioned nailbiting wins to storm into the elite round robin, in the SPG-Park Club Open Billiards Handicap Tournament on Monday.

The duo inspired an exciting day of billiards action and close encounters as Tengra halted Shivaji Park Gymkhana marker Jeet Gawde 200-198 in the most riveting match of the day, while former state champion Jagdale edged past 80-year-old Jal Singporevala 200-191 in another absorbing knock out contest.

Gawde, playing on home turf and in familiar conditions and started on scratch, frittered away an envious 196-122 lead, aided by a significant break of 36 in the race-to-200 tie and needed just two points at 198-197 for a famous win.

The experienced Tengra, play-

Farad Tengra ing with a -150 handicap, held his nerves to fire a break of 47 that included two flukes to close in at 169-196. He added another break of 28 to lead 197-196 that rattled Gawde who regained the lead at 198-197 with a white pot. Gawde

then missed a red in-off before Tengra returned to fire in the red to seal a pulsating win.

Playing with a +30 handicap, octogenarian Singporevala also came close to registering a famous win but frittered away the

opportunity after leading in his match against Jagdale who was playing with a -220 handicap. Jagdale hit significant half-century breaks to catch up with Singporevala at 145, before the latter snatched the advantage again with a break of 32 to lead 177-145.

Jagdale, a former India junior No. 3, then relied on small breaks before adding a significant 68 at the end to lead 198-191.

Singporevala was down but not out when he missed a crucial red pot in the centre pocket that changed his fortunes. Jagdale, who missed a red in-off just before that, seized the opportunity to end Singporevala’s campaign.

In contrast, septuagenarian Prakash Rajani of Khar Gymkhana upset Chandresh Shah of PJ Hindu Gymkhana, while Manoj Kasare also of Khar Gymkhana stunned Raj Khandwala of CCI.

Leander, Rai surprises Omkar to bag title and Bhupathi, Sania, a ticket to London World Table Tennis Somdev to compete in Khar M Gym tennis event UMBVAI: Former national veteran champion K.K. Rao, downed top seeded Noel Pinto in the semifinals and then went one better as he outplayed second seeded Omkar Torgalkar to emerge winner in the Rs 1 lakh JVPGC-All India World Hardbat table tennis qualifiers, hosted by Sports Reconnect at Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana. His victory also ensured him a ticket to London for the World event to be held next month. Jovial Rai was at his best against Pinto as he never allowed State number one to get on the offensive and beat him with flat drives 21-9, 21-17, 11-21, 21- Champion K.K.Rai receiving the trophy 17. And in the final, he rattled from the Anil Mahesh, president of the Omkar to no ends, hitting his pe- Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana. culiar forehand and backhanders to both flanks with telling effect. double flank attack before Rai triOmkar struggled to match his umphed 19-21, 21-18, 21-12, 21-

MUMBAI: Khar Gymkhana will be organizing and conducting the “Indian Tennis Professional Association’s” (ITPA), invitation tournament at its Tennis Courts on December 21 and 22. This tournament will feature all the top eight Indian Tennis Players which includes Tennis Maestros Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi & Sania Mirza. The tournament will be played on a round robin basis. It is one of the biggest tennis events ever held in Mumbai since a decade.

All the Professional Tennis Players of the Country have formed an Organization named “The Indian Tennis Professional Association” (ITPA) in March this year. The main aim of ITPA is to find and nurture young talent in the field of Tennis and groom them to be future champions in the sport. Keeping in mind this sole objective, all the current Indian Tennis Professionals have pledged their support to the Association by becoming members of this Association.

10. However, earlier Omkar showed his aggressiveness while beating Prakash Kelkar in straight games in the semifinals, while Noel proved better in a battle of sexes between him and Mamta Prabhu, he won 21-10, 21-17, 2118.

Results: (Quarterfinals): Noel Pinto bt Mamta Prabhu 21-10, 21-17, 21-18; Omkar Torglkar bt Yogesh Desai 21-16, 21-14, 21-19; Prakash Kelkar bt Shashank Bisht 14-21, 18-21, 21-15, 51-16, 22-20. K.K.Rai bt Ram Kadam 21-9, 21-8, 21-12. (Semifinals): K.K.Rai bt Noel Pinto 21-9, 21-17, 11-21, 21, 21-17; Omkar Torgalkar bt Prakash Kelkar 21-14, 21-16, 24-22. (Final): K.K.Rai bt Omkar Torgalkar 19-21, 2118, 21-12, 21-10. (Doubles final): Omkar Torgalkar/Dev Shroff bt Prakash Kelkar/Vedant Shah 18-21, 21-16, 2119, 18-21, 21-17.

Vasai-Naigaon Clinch MSSA- Bipin Trophy V

ASAI: Vasai-Naigoan Center overcame a stiff challenge from churchgate to win the coveted MSSA-Bipin Football trophy.

In a keenly contested final held at the MSSA grounda, Azad Maidan, on Sunday. Vasai Naigaon got the better of Churchgate 5- 4 via tie breaker after being held 2-2 at the end of regulation time.

Riding on a double strike by William Chettiar, Vasai Naigaon were comfortably placed at the breather. However, a resurgent Churchgate hit back defiantly early in the 2nd half with 2 goals in quick succession coming through Atif Ansari. Churchgate could not make further headway and conceded defeat in the penalty shoot out.

Results: (Finals) Vasai- Naigaon 2(William Chettiar 2) drew with Churchgate 2 (Aatif Ansari 2) Vasai scored in tie breaker 5 goals. Scorers: Melroy, Jonathan, Arbaaz, Brian and William. Churchgate: Musadiq, Debroi,

IN BRIEF Ghosal, Chinappa for Mah. State Open Squash

MUMBAI: Saurav Ghosal and Joshana Chinappa will be the star attractions and will seek to defend their titles in the 38th Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Senior Squash Championship that will be organized and hosted by Bombay Gymkhana from December 18 to 21. The men’s field also includes Harinderpal Singh Sandhu and India No. 2 Mahesh Mangaonkar apart from a posse of other well known players. World No. 17 Ghosal, who reached the quarter-finals in the World Championship, will face stiff competition from Sandhu who will be eager to change the script. Mangaonkar, who finished third in the British Junior Open and is in top form, will also use the platform to fashion a famous win. The other categories include Professionals, over-35, over-45 and over-55.

All matches will be played over best of five games in the 11 points a rally scoring system.

Jamnabai Narsee to host athletic meet for special children

MUMBAI: Jamnabai Narsee School will be hosting Special Sports today at their school ground for differently abled children. More than 800 members from 31 institutions are slated to participate. The opening ceremony will see the blind students of The Victoria Memorial School performing a Mallakhamb display. The day will see various sports such as 100 mts run for boys and girls of age group 12 to 15 yrs in hearing impaired category, shot put for boys of age group 16 to 18yrs in mentally challenged category among other sports.

Pawar Powers Champs

MUMBAI: Pawar Powers under the captaincy of Vijay Waghela beat Mohite Masters to clinch the Squash team event championship organized by Chandrakant Pawar - Niraj Kakad Squash Professional Association. The 50,000 prize money tournament organized at Khar Gymkhana attracted 80 participants. The semi finalists were Pawar Powers, Mohite Masters, More Masters and Yelve Eleven. The main motto of the event was to promote squash as a popular game and boost the team spirit of squash professionals across Maharashtra.

One gold, six silvers for Maharashtra on day one

Chief Guest Dr. Satyapal Singh, Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, Fr.Jude Fernandes, President, MSSA, Satish Uchil, President, Bipin Football Academy, Khandarkar, President MDFA and Olympian SS Narayan along with the winners.

Kaashid, Kaasif and Aatif Ansari. 2) bt Vikhroli (0). Naigaon (3) beat Under Fairplay Team: Colaba Under privileged. Privileged (0) Scorer: Varun Bhist and Semi Finals: Churchgate 2 (Aaatif Ansari Pritvi Sawant.

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MUMBAI: Maharashtra skaters won gold, six silvers and five bronze medals on the opening day of the 51st National Roller Skating championship - Speed at the Ameya Classic International Roller Skating ring in Virar on Monday. Anushka Narkar was the star performer of the day for the hosts when she bagged the yellow metal in the U-10 girls category of the Rink III event with Gujarat's Dhanashree More taking the silver. Mehak Lokhani bagged the silver in the U-12 event with the gold going to Karnataka's Rea Elizabeth.

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RWITC POLL: BIG CHANCE FOR VIVEK JAIN’S TEAM

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013

Today’s RWITC poll will be lively and there could be also lot of fireworks. Two teams, one led by Mr. Vivek Jain and the other by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy are contesting. Big chance for Vivek Jain’s team, writes Timur

MR. VIVEK JAIN: Year after year, Vivek Jain has been getting the highest number of votes in the RWITC's annual elections. He is a very popular member – evidently he inspires confidence in the voters. He came into the racing scenario about 20 years ago and at the time was content to be an observer but very soon he was influenced by the top level role his father was playing. Now his knowledge about racing is complete. He realised that what the RWITC lacks is finance.

For the first time, when he took over as chairman, he focused on getting more money to the kitty. His continuing efforts in this regard resulted in many a race being sponsored. “Getting sponsorship is not easy”, he says. A lot of work has to be done. More funds means higher stakes, the arrival of better quality horses.

When he was chairman, he was in close touch with the government regarding reduc-

tion in the betting tax, with the BMC regarding the lease renewal issue. He started several activities at the racecourse to provide proof what goes on at the Mahalakshmi was not just racing but also several other activities in which many people – including children and women can take part.

He is quite bitter about the role played by his opponents in challenging his leadership.

He points out several mistakes made by them. He feels he and his team should be elected by the club members this year. “We will set the club on the right path of growth”.

the Triple Crown – three races – mainly the Derby. To Shashi Chand must go the credit for getting sponsorship of Mallya's huge liquor companies.

I do not want to reproduce some of his comments about the happenings at the race course. He is quite tough about such hanky panky things and he does not mince words to describe them. For instance, what he said about some foreign jockeys rings in my ears. I will not reveal them. It was a frank, just observation.

There is little doubt he will be able to contribute to clean and smooth racing.

the resolute manner he worked to get back refund from the tax folks: Rs. 8 crore and four lakh. He is also connected closely with various services which the club provides for its members. Both at Pune and Mumbai, he contributes to the smooth functioning of the club.

For the top-calibre guests that visit the club, the face that they remember is that of Champaklal Zaveri. He plays host in a gracious manner.

Members appear to be quite aware he is a must in the man“As a steward, I have en- aging committee. As a steward, sured that my decisions have he has participated in ensuring also been unbiased and with- there is clean racing. He enout fear or favour. My inter- sures that decisions are made DR. SHASHI CHAND JAIN: action with fellow students Nobody perhaps knows more MR. GULAM A. VAHANVATY: has been most cordial. I have about racing, about the situ- For the last 40 years, Gulam made my suggestions and ation prevailing at Mahalak- A. Vahanvaty has been with recommendations in as conshmi as Dr. Shashi Chand the RWITC as a Stand and structive a manner as possiJain. When he first became Club member. During the last ble – to ensure fair and clear the chairman, the finance of 5 years, he has been in the racing.” the RWITC was far from Marketing Committee whose All his life Gulam Vahanchairman is Vivek Jain. vaty has valued straight forVahanvaty's family associ- wardness and integrity. He is ation goes back over a cen- neither a punter or breeder. tury.

His grandfather No vested interest in club's Gulamhussain Essaji (who working. “There are critical was also known as Mr. Heath) issues facing our club and I transparently and that there is owned several horses. He believe that I can make a pos- harmony in iits functioning. won many prestigious races. itive combination towards its “Importantly, I have the time The passion for racing was well-being”. to devote to the club' racing continued by his uncle, work and I will always be acTaherbhoy Gulamhussain. Fi- MR. CHAMPAKLAL ZAVERI: cessible to our members”. nally my cousin Gulam Essaji Champaklal Zaveri is one of good. The club had to make Vahanvaty and I have also the most popular members at MR. GEOFFERY NAGPAL: do with whatever was avail- owned several horses for the the Mahalakshmi racing sce- RWITC steward for the last able in the kitty – and there last 25 years. nario. He is an important per- three years, Mr. Geoffrey Nagwas hardly any sponsorship.

He has been an active Ro- son who looks after various pal could be a big asset to the Sponsorship amounting to a tarian since 1979. He was club's functions. He is a club. million was unheard of. The elected District Governor of friendly person and is easily Some of the initiatives unfirst big sponsorship was by Rotary International District accessible. dertaken by him are (1) ImVijay Mallya who sponsored in 2002.

One of his achievements is provement of stable and syce

quarters. The stables neglected for years, have improved thanks to work done

by Mr. Nagpal. The syces’ quarters also have been renovated.

Other initiatives: At the Turf Club, washrooms modernised. A plan has been drawn up to modernise all rooms. Four rooms have already been modernised.

“Major changes can bring about a much better experience for racegoers. (2) Due to large foal crop produced every year, Mr. Nagpal has been involved in bringing norms to ensure that the club copes with the number of horses in Western India.

“My perception of a steward has shown that I have been fair and unbiased. I believe in cleaning. I have no vested interests and have always stood for clean racing.

This is something I am proud of. In the coming year I will push for an increase in stakes as rising costs have left owners in a difficult situation”.

Psychologist need of the hour for Indian hockey: Sardar N

British tennis player and Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray poses with the trophy after he was named as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2013.

EW DELHI: Indian hockey teams, both senior and junior, were often guilty of buckling under pressure in big events and senior national team captain Sardar Singh called for roping in a qualified psychologist to work on the mental preparation of the players.

The just-concluded Junior World Cup here was the recent example of Indian players' weak mental conditions as, despite being tipped as a semifinal contender, the hosts crashed out in the pool stages to eventually finish a disappointing 10th.

Asked if he felt the urgent need of a psychologist in the team, Sardar said he hoped

the senior national side gets one before Hockey World League final round to be held here from January 10-18. "I feel we definitely need a psychologist with the team as early as possible. We even discussed this thing with (Hockey India's High Performance Director) Roelant Oltmans. When we were watching India's Junior World Cup matches from the stands, the players looked to be under pressure," Sardar told reporters during an event of his Hockey India League side, Delhi Waveriders here.

"I felt that they were finding it difficult to handle the pressure of playing in front of

India our views. I hope before the Hockey World League Final, we will get the services of a psychologist," said the star midfielder, who is also the skipper of Waveriders.

"In the Dutch league, my team Bloemendaal lost first four games. Then the coaches there analysed why we lost and took one-on-one session with all the players. After that we won five games in a row," added Sardar, citing the example of his European club side.

Sardar said the pressure of home crowd," he said. expectations did not help the "Last time Hockey India Indian youngsters at all in the said that they will try to rope Junior World Cup. "It was not in a psychologist and I am their level. They are much sure Oltmans will tell Hockey better players."