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Boy returns to family in Thane after 24 years, and as a commando at that!

Ajit Agarkar calls it a day!

Mumbaikar and Mumbai skipper Agarkar announced his retirement from all forms of cricket Full report on Pg 31

By Kaptan Mali and Yatin Ingle

boy. The trio took a long distance train and after traveling for about one hour, Ganesh t was a scene reminiscent of was told by his companany emotional Bollywood film ions to alight at some where a boy who gets lost in station and wait till they Ganesh his childhood is reunited with his returned. family, and he is now a hand- waited at that station for around a week, and some police officer.

This is the true story of as it was Ganpati festiGanesh Raghunath Dhangade, a val period, he survived commando posted with the eating prasad from variQuick Response Team (QRT) of ous mandals. After the the Thane police, who was re- Ganesh festival was over, united with his family after 24 he entered a train and fell years by his senior, Police In- asleep, waking up somewhere spector Shrikant Sonde, on Oc- in south Mumbai.

According to Ganesh, tober 4, 2013.

In 1988, At the age of 6 or 7, while he was roaming Ganesh was a class 2 student, around city, someone ofwhen after school at Indiranagar fered him a petty job in return for in Thane, he went off with a food and he worked there for some classmate who wanted to visit an months. While roaming near his uncle in the village. The two were accompanied by another Continued on pg 9 «

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REUNITED, NEVER TO PART: Ganesh with his mother, Manda, at their home in Wagle Estate in Thane, after his senior, PI Shrikant Sonde, managed to trace the family.

PAWAR PLAY Munde accuses NCP strongman of twisting MCA rules to ensure that he gets elected as president unopposed

By Prashant Hamine

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JP deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Gopinath Munde, yesterday accused NCP president Sharad Pawar of amending the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) rules to allow himself to contest the MCA election for the post of president even after serving four terms.

Speaking to newspersons here, he said that his election form was rejected on the basis of a club member raising objection to his (Munde) permanent address.

He said that as per section 6 of MCA bye-laws, only the contesting candidates can raise such objec-

tions. The senior BJP leader therefore wanted to know how Shinghvi, an MCA club member from Vile Parle, was allowed to raise objection to his candidature.

Munde accused Pawar of treating MCA as his personal fiefdom and of not allowing anyone to get natural justice in the MCA. Saying that he has been staying at his Purna residence in Worli since 1986, Munde yesterday presented proofs of his passport, filed Income Tax returns, PAN Card details, telephone and light bills, which clearly state his Mumbai address.

He remarked that Pawar wanted Continued on pg 9 «

ANOTHER GOLD HEIST Gold ornaments worth Rs.48 lakh stolen in fourth

Ajit Agarkar with the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy which was won under his leadership. This was the first time he had captained Mumbai.

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

major robbery in Ghatkopar, even as cops remain clueless about the other three cases

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n Tuesday night, two unidentified men entered into the house of a jewelry store owner in Ghatkopar, and made away with gold ornaments worth Rs.48 lakh.

The incident occurred between 8.45 pm and 10.45 pm at Dharam Palace building situated on Ghatkopar’s M G Road.

The police are questioning servants and employees working at the jeweller’s shop, as the house where the theft took place was solely used to store the valuables by the owner, said police.

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UNDETECTED ROBBERIES IN GHATKOPAR 1) May 14, 2013: Four men armed with a chopper snatched a bag containing Rs 3.49 lakh from two wine shop employees in Ghatkopar (East).

2) February 24, 2013: Five men robbed jeweller brothers Mangal and Deepak Lodha of silver ornaments worth Rs. 4.5 lakh at gunpoint on Tilak Road.

3) February 23, 2013: A gang of five robbed Bhavesh Sanghvi (28) and Dipesh Jain (35) of 1.4kg gold worth Rs. 45 lakh at Tilak Road in Ghatkopar (East).

You forgot to blame Narendra Modi for the temple tragedy in Madhya Pradesh!

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Global Konkan festival to be held in Navi Mumbai

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CITY OPINIONS

Do you think India’s RTI Act is second best in the world, as claimed by a recent survey?

Amey Jaju Working professional Yes. This act is now revealing information that was not available to the public before.

Varsha Ganesh Student Yes. This act has empowered people to a certain extent and has managed to get their trust in it.

Punit Bhavsar Working professional While the RTI seems to have empowered people, there are still complaints about not getting the required information.

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By Khushboo Panjabi

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he Konkan festival is all set to be held in Navi Mumbai for the first time this year. The four districts of Konkan region comprising Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, through the Kokan Bhumi Pratishthan, have been organising a global Kokan festival every year focusing on the Tourism, Industries, Agriculture, Horticulture, Arts, Culture and food specialties of this region.

Over the last three years, the festival has been celebrated, and has created a history of sorts. Every year more than five lakh visitors attend the festival, which has a turnover of around Rs.150 crore every year. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, MP Sanjeev Naik (left) and Sanjay Yadavrao, president, Konkan Bhumi Pratisthan.

Agricultural Marketing Department, Fisheries Department of Government and Maharashtra others have been participating in both the Central and the State Pollution Control Board among this festival.

Sanjeev Naik, MP said, “The festival will be held this year from December 14 to 17. It won’t just be a fun fiesta but it imbibes a deep message to the world that this is the land of opportunities and learning”.

Bhai Jagtap, MLA, added, “The festival has grown in its scale, size, volume, and this year we will be participating in the London and Berlin travel mart. Next year the global Kokan festival will be held in London”.

On this occasion, President Sanjay Yadavrao, Kokan Bhumi Pratisthan, said, “For the first time in three years, the festival will be held in the satellite city of Navi Mumbai which is the gateway to Kokan. It is well connected with Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan”.

It is expected that lakhs of people including foreign tourists and Kokan-loving people from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai would be actively participating in this event. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Deora, Ahir meet Campa Cola residents

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Suresh Raja Banker Though RTI has done good for the citizens, I think it needs to get better with regards to its coverage.

Rashmi Iyer Student Yes. This act has given the common man the power to access information that is important for him but wasn’t available to him before.

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VASTU TIP OF THE DAY A picture of Lord Ganesha and Saraswati is good in study room. One should never sleep under exposed beam as it brings ill fortune.

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

Several political parties have woken up and asked the state to intervene and regularise floors that fall within the permissible FSI

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ongress MP Milind Deora and State Minister of State for Housing Sachin Ahir on Wednesday met residents of beleaguered Campa Cola housing complex, in Worli, which is set to be demolished on the Supreme Court orders, to express their solidarity, reports PTI. "Both the leaders extended their support and assured the residents of the housing complex that they would speak to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to resolve the matter," said Nandini Mehta, a resident of the so- MP Milind Deora and State Minister for Housing, Sachin Ahir, extend their support to residents of Campa Cola compound in Worli ciety, who is also part of the move- whose flats will be facing the BMC's axe. 35 illegal floors in the compound are to be demolished by November 11. ment to save the complex. Two days back the residents had staged protest near Chavan's official bungalow 'Varsha'. Mehta also sought support from all the political parties in their movement to save the buildings located in charge of Social Communications Mobile, who elaborated on ‘Social

By A Staff Reporter upscale Worli ahead of imminent and Fr. Godfrey D’Souza, Provin- Media: Challenges and Opportudemolition. "Campa Cola residents ore than 50 SDB delegates cial of the Mumbai province. The nities in Digital Publishing’. are suffering for no fault of theirs. We representing 11 Salesian event itself is being described as Nishad Ramachandran, Vice Presare keen to find a solution within the provinces have gathered in Mum- happening at a historical moment ident, Hansa Cequity, expounded legal framework. The solution should bai to discuss the theme ‘Social as preparations begin for the bi- on ‘Viral Marketing and Advertisbe time bound," Deora was quoted ing: Strategies for Social Networks media and the Salesian youth min- centenary of Don Bosco’s birth. as saying in a press statement issued The Keynote address was deliv- for Youth’. Sr. Phyllis Fernandes, istry’. The conference being hosted

by Campa Cola. by the Don Bosco Communica- ered by Conrad Saldanha, princi- FMA, gave a presentation on tions South Asia (DBCSA) General pal advisor to Don Bosco Centre ‘Media and Education’. Fr. George He also said that the residents of Assembly began on Wednesday for Learning, Kurla. He spoke on Plathottam, Secretary CBCI, and the complex are law-abiding citithe main theme, highlighting the Director NISCORT, presented zens who expected legitimate docand continues till Friday. uments from the builder.

Special dignitaries include Fr. cultural shifts undergone by the ‘New Initiatives in Social CommuThe apex court had ordered razFiliberto Gonzalez, General media in Social Communications, nication by the Church in India’, ing of 102 illegal apartments, which Counsellor for Social Communi- and the key trends in Social Media and also spoke of the work of the houses 140 families in the society cations, Br. Ephrem Santos, Secre- with its positive and negative im- ecumenical body, Indian Chrisby November 11. Since the resitian Media Association (ICMA), tary – General, Counsellor for pacts on the young. dents do not have mandatory OcOthers who spoke included Yo- formed with the aim of policy inSocial Communications, Fr. cupation Certificates, the flats were Thomas Ellicherail, Provincial in- gesh Sahu – General Manager, NE tervention with Government. declared illegal.

Don Bosco conference discusses youth and social media

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DIARY What was that again?

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ACCORDING to a survey carried out by global travel search site Skyscanner, 73 per cent of Indian travelers are in favour of child-free zones on planes and thus clearly show that we also value a peaceful travel experience, the men even more than women! Which foxes us, given the way Indian families have earned such a bad name for themselves as lousy bratcontrollers.

The survey was undertaken amongst 1,000 Indian travelers to find out if they thought it was fair to make certain rows child-free. It discovered that an overwhelming 73 per cent agreed that it was high time that airlines start banning children under 12 from certain sections of planes. In fact, more men were in favour of the move with close to 400 male travelers welcoming such zones on-board flights as compared with 330 women.

The child free zones apparently come with ‘special ambient lighting’ to provide a ‘more relaxing This is at the temple of the Moon in Teothican in Mexcio – only the third time Astad Deboo is visiting, but this time with his troupe in tow. atmosphere’ and are priced more than regular seats. Most travelers are fine with that. An interesting that. And you want to stand up and traveled Air India was between shout, “Then why are you shutting Singapore and Mumbai, having got revelation of the survey was that down?” off a Qantas flight from Australia to two out of the five male travelers were ready to pay ten per cent The ad can be seen on You Tube come home. more to ensure they did not land and has managed to get 16 likes, The hawai sundaris were all 50 up near passengers with kids. No two dislikes and some acerbic plus, overweight and clearly “LAST night (October 14), surprises either, to find women Next there is an AVP from Godrej comments from people who have resentful of anyone who actually performed at the festival of were generally more empathetic who cannot be heard properly over viewed it. One viewer asks the chap wanted them to do something.

Luminada in the town of Altizapan. the loud background score and he towards other passengers who has put up the spot, rather The one assigned to our section There were over a thousand people says (or it sounds like it) “All you with kids. tartly, “Do you work for Air India?” was wearing a wig and a foul in the auditorium, spilling into the So much for the common could want – and more”. He is The other says much more flatly, expression and at times the former aisles, standing at the back, giving referring to facilities like music and “This service does not exist on the was awry. Still, we began to like her perception, often smugly us, finally, a standing ovation. My offered, that all Indians like kids onboard television.

Middle East sector,” which is when she shouted at the young performers (all from the And finally there is this head of presumably where he works and passenger directly in front of us for and go out of their way to Salaam Balak Foundation in Delhi), marketing from Skoda Auto India from where he travels to India. rocking back in his seat, completely make the little tykes comfortable, returned really charged up. no matter how uncomfortable this who is being presented with great As for us, we look at the pretty regardless of the fact that a meal “The evening before, Mexico’s sometimes ends up making adults looking food and copious draughts air-hostess and the smoothly suave was being served. most famous folk dance company, and the rest of the general, of red wine and he is saying, steward and are tempted to fall Like the government, we get the Baile Folklorico, which has been unrelated public.

“Amazing food” or something like down laughing. The last time we air-hostesses we deserve. around for the last sixty years, did a Pic by Sudharak Olwe special performance for all of us and the young ones got to see a very different and varied style of movement. They were all in awe of NO less than the chief minister is the men, how physical they were to inaugurate the coffee table and appreciated their moves. In book Maharashtratil turn, the company members all Rajbhavane: Vaibhavshali wanted to see the boys perform Itihasachi Sakshidar in Marathi and we shared some of our work and Raj Bhavans of Maharashtra: with them. They were amazed at Witness to Glory in English this the control and minimalism of the evening at (where else?) Raj work, a contrast to theirs, so full of Bhavan. And of course we have an energy and dynamics and ours invitation for the same from filled with rasas, mudras and Governor K. Sankarnarayanan. balance. “Now we are heading for Initially, it will be distributed to the airport to go to Durrrango guests of the state, both Indian where we perform tomorrow night.” and foreign, but later it will And by the time this appears, probably be offered to people who Durrango will also be done and like good books and good dusted. photographs.

Though we are not exactly fans of the coffee table genre, we are very interested in this one, coming as it does from Sudhakar Olwe, known for a very different AT least, that is what they claim in kind of picture. a really lame TVC which airs Who, for instance, regularly and which is downright has not seen or heard about embarrassing and which should be ‘In Search of Dignity and Justice: withdrawn with immediate effect.

The Untold Story of Conservancy The thing is largely shot in what Workers’, that he spent almost The Durbar Hall in the Nagpur Raj Bhavan as seen in Sudharak Olwe’s (inset) coffee table book to be launched today. looks like Business Class and first two decades working out before there is the VP-Strategy, from Tata launching it this year without Consultancy Service, who looks at fanfare. of these invisible Mumbaikars punches, and we are proud to a surprise. his watch and marvels, “On time – This gritty, black and white with great empathy and have our own copy. That’s what Of its quality, however, we are again!”. (Shot of an Air India liner offering tells the story of the lives compassion while pulling no makes the Raj Bhavan tome such not in doubt. taking off).

For Astad Deboo fans who follow what he is doing – all over the world:

Enduring grace

These guys just love Air India

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IT IS TRUE INFORMATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF B-1, B-2, CHS LTD WOULD LIKE TO STATE BANU BAI MOHD HUSSAIN JAWADWALA. IS STAYING IN OUR SOCIETY IN B.1, 301, UNITY -GULSHAN –E BURHANI, NR BHARTI PARK, MIRA ROAD (E) – 401107. HER HUSBAND HAS DIED AND SHE IS STAYING FROM PAST 15 YEARS. WE HAVE NO OBJECTION IN THE CHANGE OF NAME FROM MOHD HUSSAIN JAWADWALA TO BANU BAI MOHD HUSSAIN JAWADWALA. THIS LETTER IS GIVEN TO HER FOR HAVING NO OBJECTION IN THE CHANGE OF NAME. IF ANY COMPLANT / ADVICE PLEASE CONTACT SOCIETY. SECRETARY B-1, B-2, CHS LTD

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Kashif Zakir Shaikh to Masood Zakir Shaikh Vide Gazette No. (X-1404).

C-19831 We Pankaj Shivji Savla and Jigna Pankaj Savla have changed our daughter’s name from Kashish Umesh Momaya to Kashish Pankaj Savla as per Affidavit HV341977.

C-19832 I have changed my name from Nazia Begum Abdul Azeem Sayyed, to ‘Naziya Begum Abdul Azeem Sayyed’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-37401) Dated: 26/09/2013.

C-19833 I have changed my name from Pallavi Jayawantrao Karande, to ‘Pallavi Jayawantrao Shinde’ as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. (U-20768) Dated: 11/07/2013.

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I have changed my name from Dilip Ramcharan Gairola, to ‘Dilipprasad Ramcharan Gairola’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 34206) Dated: 12/09/2013.

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I Chhabilkumar Alian Chhabil Ujamshibhai Mehta have changed my name to Chhabilbhai Ujamshibhai Mehta as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 15/10/13.

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I have changed my name from Nilashree Bhaskar Parab, to ‘Nilashree Sachin Degavekar’ as per Maharashtra Govt.

Gazette No. (U-37555) Dated: 26/09/2013.

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I Riddhi Prakashkumar Mistry have changed my name to Riddhi Prakash Mistry as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 15/10/13.

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C-19837 I have changed my name from Kalash to new name Kalash Kumari as per Affidavit dated 17th September, 2013.

C-19838 I have changed my name from Dipti Jain to Deepti R Jain as per Affidavit dated 12th October, 2013.

C-19840 I have changed my name from Sagarkumar Rajeshbhai Luhar to Sagar Rajesh Luhar as per Affidavit dated 11th October, 2013.

C-19841 I have changed my name from Chandankumar Upendra Jha to Chandan Upendra Jha as per Affidavit dated 16th October, 2013.

C-19842 I have changed my name from Himanshu Devendra Bhatt to Hemanshu Devendra Bhatt as per Affidavit dated 16th October, 2013.

C-19843 I Anantrai Ratilal Doshi have changed my name to Anil Ratilal Doshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 10/10/13.

C-19844 I Anilkumar R. Doshi have changed my name to Anil Ratilal Doshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 10/10/13.

C-19845 I Miss. Dolarben Jayantilal Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Dolar Kaushik Mehta as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 15/10/13.

C-19846 I Mr. Kaushikrai Chunilal Mehta have changed my name to Mr. Kaushik Chunilal Mehta as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 15/10/13.

C-19847 I Mr. Rameshbhai Ratilal Sarvaiya have changed my name to Mr. Ramesh Ratilal Sarvaiya as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 15/10/13.

C-19848 I Mr. Ubaid Ahamd Shaikh have changed my name to Mr. Ubed Ahmed Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 04/10/13.

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I Sushila Durgaprasad have changed my name to Sushiladevi Durgaprasad Vishwakarma as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-19852 We Mr. Durgaprasad Vishwakarma & Mrs. Sushiladevi Durgaprasad Vishwakarma have changed our minor son’s name from Ashtosh Durgaprasad to Ashutosh Durgaprasad Vishwakarma as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-19853 I Durgaprasad have changed my name to Durgaprasad Vishwakarma as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-19854 I Jayabai Hasmukh Parmar have changed my name to Jayaben Hasmukhbhai Parmar as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 16/10/13.

C-19855 I Hasmukh Bhagwan Parmar have changed my name to Hasmukhbhai Bhagwanbhai Parmar as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 16/10/13.

C-19856 I Pravin Dhondu Puray have changed my name to Pravin Dhondu Purav as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 16/10/13.

C-19857 I Lata Ravindra Bohra have changed my name to Ekta Ravindra Bohra as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 16/10/13.

C-19858 I have changed my name from Anjana Maheshkumar Kothari to Anjana Mahesh Kothari as per Affidavit.

C-19859 I have changed my name from Manesh Natwarlal Kothari to Mahesh Natwarlal Kothari as per Affidavit.

C-19860 I have changed my name from Deoram Shivram Burud to Devram Shivram Burud as per Affidavit.

C-19861 I have changed my name from Janani Rajaraman Iyer to Janani Rajaraman as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sushila Premkishan Chavan to Sushila Premkishan Chouhan as per Affidavit.

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C-19868 I have changed my name from Monika Savjibhai to Monika Savjibhai Kodinariya as per Affidavit.

C-19869 I have changed my name from Tsering Yankee to Tsering Yangkyi Dukpa as per Affidavit.

C-19870 I have changed my name from Conrad Darius Lewis to Conrad Lewis as per Affidavit.

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C-19888 I have changed my name from Mina Chandrakant Modi to Meena Paresh Mehta as per Affidavit.

C-19889 I have changed my name from Shalini Trivedi to Shalini Sarup as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No.U-36479.

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Two dead in track crossing accidentss

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

By Kainaz Choksey

run over by a Churchgate bound local. He was immediately rushed to Bhagwati Hospital where he was declared dead on the spot. A case of negligence has been registered.”

In another incident, a 60-yearold woman was crushed to death under a train while she was crossing the tracks at Malad station at 2:15 pm.

“The lady was crossing the tracks

at Malad station when she was knocked down by the train. A case of negligence has been registered at the Government Railway Police, Borivali,” added Bagal.

She was rushed to Bhagwati Hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. The post-mortem reports of both the deceased are awaited.

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n two separate fatal accidents due to track crossing, a 30 yearold unidentified man and a 60year-old woman were killed near Dahisar.

Shivaji Bagal, Senior Police Inspector, Government Railway Police (GRP), Borivali, said, “While crossing the tracks, the man was

Watering holes along the highway spice up night life in Kashimira, even as state plans to relocate them and police seem unaware of the menace

By Suresh Golani

of the police station have turned into virtual dens of prostitution.

In June 2013, the State Excise ven as the state government recently expressed its intention to Ministry had directed district colshut down or relocate beer bars lectors to furnish information and other liquor outlets along about bars and wine shops located highways to curb the drunken-dri- on National Highways. This hapving menace, unscrupulous own- pened after the Union Ministry of ers have opened bars along the Road Transport and Highways, Kashimira highway. In brazen defi- alarmed by rising number of acciance, they continue to operate till dents due to drunken driving, issued standing instructions to all the wee hours of the morning.

Notably, the Kashimira police state governments to take immedistation has successfully tightened ate steps to shift such establishits noose on the notorious ladies ments.

It should be noted that Mahaand orchestra bars operating in the Mira Road division. The illegal op- rashtra has earned the infamous erators have focused their atten- distinction of being one of the states in the country to record a tion on much safer zones.

Interestingly, a watering hole disturbing number of road acci(adjacent to the highway) operates dents, with the police department right under the noses of the admitting that drunk-driving is one Kashimira police. In blatant viola- of the major reasons leading to cation of the law, several highway sualties, after over-speeding and based lodges located in the vicinity over-taking.

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arental opposition to a love affair allegedly drove a 19-yearold college student to hang herself at her home in Bhayandar (East) on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased, who has been identified as Saksha Sakpal (19), was a First Year college student and resided with her parents in Sai-Charan building in the Goddev Naka area of Bhayandar (East).

Saksha took the extreme step when she was alone at her home at about 10 am on Wednesday.

Her father is a constable with the Mumbai police. She left behind a suicide note in which she said she was taking the extreme step as her mother opposed her love with a boy, her persuasions had failed to move her parents and no one should be held responsible for her death.

“In her suicide note, the girl has not held anybody responsible for her death. However we are carrying out detailed investigations into the case,” said investigating officer, Assistant Police Inspector Satish Shivalkar.

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Vada-pav vendor found murdered at Antop Hill

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35-year-old man was found murdered in a rented flat at Suleman Compound in Antop Hill on Wednesday.

The deceased, Karunakar Babu Shetty (35), was a tenant at the residence of Yunis Shaikh, a garment merchant. Shaikh had a warehouse on the ground floor for his garment business and would often leave the keys of the warehouse with Shetty.

At around 11:30 a.m on Wednesday, when Shaikh knocked at the door of his residence on the first floor where Shetty lived for the keys of his warehouse, he received no answer.

On breaking down the doors of the house, both of which were locked from inside, Shaikh found Shetty’s body. He then informed the Antop Hill police and two of Shetty’s relatives, Prasanna Karunakar and Suresh Karunakar, about the incident. According to Narendra Vichare, Senior Police Inspector, Antop Hill, “The murder took place at around 3 a.m.on Wednesday.

Victim Karunakar Shetty Shetty was working as a vada pav vendor at Antop Hill. He would also do odd jobs like repairing taxi-meters. The motive of the murder is not yet clear. It could be a personal dispute or enmity. We are investigating the matter. A case has been registered under Section 302 (Punishment for Murder) of the Indian Penal Code.”

The post-mortem reports of the deceased are awaited. kainaz.choksey@afternoon.dc.in

Angadia robbers nabbed

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leuths of the Local Crime Branch unit of the Thane (rural) police have nabbed three persons in connection with the “Angadia” ( courier carrier) loot case aboard the Mumbai bound Karnavati Express on September 18.

According to the police, the accused identified as Babloo Yadav (22), Rajesh Satam (35) and Shivprasad Shetty (24), all residents of Bhayandar, had boarded the train from Ahmedabad and looted gold worth Rs.75 lakh from a 60-year-old

Cop shoots self

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30-year-old police constable, working as a wireless operator to a senior IPS officer, committed suicide by shooting himself inside his personal vehicle with his service weapon on the Eastern Express Highway near Vikhroli, late on Tuesday night. While the family of constable Sanket Sawant was not in a position to talk to the police, cops suspect domestic issues as the cause behind the extreme step.

Sanket lived with his mother, wife and son, at the police quarters behind Pant Nagar police station in Ghatkopar (East). According to a relative, he left home at around 10 pm, asking his mother to prepare some omelette and chapaties as he was to return within half an hour.

“He went off in his Tata Safari vehicle and the family learnt about the incident about 30 minutes later,” said a relative. The incident came to light when a patrol van from the Vikhroli police station spotted Sanket lying in a pool of blood on a service road beside the Eastern Ex-

angadia courier, Chagan Rawal, when the train was between Gothaj and Nadiad railway stations.

The trio then jumped out from the moving train when it slowed down near Nadiad. In a desperate attempt to catch hold of the fleeing trio, Rawal too jumped out of the train, but was badly injured after he landed in a deep pit bedside the tracks. He later succumbed to his chest and head injuries.

Efforts were on to recover the stolen booty from the accused, who are said to be notorious robbers involved in a series of similar rail-related theft cases, said the police. press Highway in the Thane-bound direction, with his vehicle parked at the other end of the road.

“While being picked up, he was still alive and briefly told us he was with the city police. He had shot himself in the chest using his Browning 9 mm service pistol while seated in the driver’s seat and then got out of the vehicle to finally fall on the footpath,” said senior PI Mahipat Indalkar of Vikhroli police station. Sanket was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital and later transferred to Sion Hospital, where he breathed his last at around 5 am on Wednesday.

The police have seized the weapon and sent it for forensic analysis, and have registered a case of accidental death, pending further investigation. A former batch-mate of the deceased constable described Sanket as a massively built 6 feet tall personality who was always and ready-to-help. “We had lost touch after our postings but I never saw him exhibit any sign of pressure or tension,” said the batch-mate.

Sanket’s sister works as a flight attendant in Singapore Airlines while his father lives away. His mother Vidya too is in the city police in the rank of a head constable with a unit of the Crime Branch.

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he Bombay High Court has asked electricity distribution companies and police to form special squads to detect power thefts in Maharashtra.

The suggestion was given by a bench headed by Justice P V Hardas, which was on Tuesday hearing a PIL alleging power thefts in the state during Ganesh and Navratri festivals by public mandals and praying for a check to stop such illegal practices, reports PTI. The court was informed that an earlier judgement of the High Court in a similar case had suggested formation of special squads to detect power thefts. The judges sought to know whether the ratio in that case can be applied here to track down thefts of electricity during the festivals.

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) had filed an affidavit saying it had formed 42 flying squads in vigilance department to detect power thefts.

During festivals, temporary connection was given to the applicants and low tariff is charged. This discourages power thefts, it had said.

The temporary power connections in the state during festivals had increased from 581 in 20102011 to 1,154 in 2011-12 and 1,889 in 2012-13,MSEDCL had said in the affidavit. The power company had said it had opened a website to re-

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HC tells police and electricity distribution companies to check and stop illegal practices port theft of energy and the website is monitored regularly by the staff in the head office. All those found involved in power thefts are booked by the vigilance department.

The theft cases detected during 2011-2012 were 5,377 and 8,264 during 2012-2013, MSEDCL said, adding that due to constant vigilance in detecting power thefts, there has been a significant reduction in distribution losses.

MSEDCL said it was equipped with latest electronic gadgets to detect power thefts and that it was competent to investigate all types of electricity thefts. Its raiding teams carry out surprise checks on weekends and holidays.

The PIL, filed by ex-journalist Ketan Tirodkar, alleged that during Ganesh and Navratri festivals, public mandals collect huge amounts as donations for organising celebrations and despite that, they are given heavy concessions in power -- are able to provide only 2,300 MW usage by the state power utilities.

The power distribution compa- at present. Besides, the state is facnies suffer distribution losses to the ing power shortage of around 3,000tune of 15 per cent overall and 50 3,500 MW during morning and per cent in some pockets. These are evening peak hours.

Arguing in person, Tirodkar said mainly due to power thefts resorted by 'sarvajanik' mandals during fes- Maharashtra State Electricity Board had filed a petition before the govtivals, the PIL alleged.

Mumbai's power demand is ernment claiming it cannot meet around 2,600 MW and the power 150 MW shortfall in Mumbai. He supply companies -- Tata Power contended that the state was facing Company and Reliance Energy Ltd 3,000 MW deficit and needed more

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He contended that the High Court in earlier orders had issued guidelines for checking power thefts jointly by police and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST).

On July 21, 2010, the court had ordered setting up a special cell comprising police, municipal officers and BEST officers to deal with power theft incidents.

He said in July 2010 order, the court had cautioned that special cell is often created but it does not produce desired results and hence care should be taken to supervise its working and a periodic review taken of its performance.

However, despite this note of caution issued by the court, there has been a total failure of the special cell to check and prevent the theft of power during the Ganesh festival and Navratri, the PIL alleged.

He alleged private consumers residential and commercial - get hefty bills in many areas on account of these thefts during the post festival periods. Also, the thefts from electricity poles go unrecorded.

The petitioner said since Maharashtra had power deficit, it may have to draw power from neighbouring Gujarat. Even in Thane rural district, there are many houses which are without electricity, although the island city of Mumbai has been given a special facility from the grid so that there is no power cut even as the whole state is in darkness.

The PIL urged that the respondents be directed to enforce special cells formed as per the orders of the High Court to carry out physical checks of sarvajanik Ganesh and Navratri mandals during the festivals to detect and prevent power thefts.

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nforcement Directorate sleuths on Wednesday grilled Anjani Sinha, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Spot Exchange (NSEL), which is facing Rs.5,600 crore payment crisis, in connection with a money laundering case related to the exchange.

The ED had, on Monday, registered a preliminary inquiry report under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, suspecting large-scale money laundering in the crippled exchange.

Sinha was supposed to appear before the Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) today but his wife Shalini Sinha, Managing Director of SNP Designs, approached the police officials with an application in which Sinha stated he would show up before them on Thursday.

The Indian Bullion Market Association (IBMA), which is 60 per cent owned by NSEL, had earlier entered into an agreement with SNP Designs.

In spite of losses, trading on behalf of SNP was allowed to continue and no margin money was ever taken from SNP, according to investigation sources.

IBMA is due to receive several crores of rupees on account of losses arising from trades executed on behalf of

SNP, sources told PTI. Sinha, who had filed an affidavit before a city court a few days ago, had blamed the entire former senior management of NSEL, including himself, for the trouble and the scam.

Sinha claimed he had suspected that some of the former senior executives had entered into dealings with buying members of NSEL for personal benefit and de-

manded a judicial inquiry against them.

He admitted submitting "wrong stock statement" to the NSEL board and commodity regulator FMC based on the report by the warehousing division of the exchange.

Taking the blame for not informing the board about increasing exposure and risk of widespread defaults, Sinha stated the management al-

lowed the exchange to function and did not stop trading due to fear of defaults.

Citing several instances of misrepresentation of stock position and fund diversion, Sinha said buyers diverted funds availed through fictitious sale transactions to purchase real estate and other properties.

Two former executives of NSEL were arrested last week in connection with the scam.

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EID MUBARAK… Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Adha prayers at YMCA in Mumbai Central on Wednesday.

Eid al-Adha is also known as the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ and commemorates Ibrahim’s faith and devotion to God.

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Rane takes on Manohar Joshi

Uddhav Thackeray tells Manohar Joshi not to expect fruits of his labour from the party

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n a terse editorial yesterday in party mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray sent out a blunt message to senior party leader Manohar Joshi not to expect the fruits of his labour for the party. Without naming Joshi in the editorial, the Sena president referred to the Bhagwat Gita shloka which states, “Do your duty and do not think about its fruits”. Uddhav was unsparing in his commentary, stating that whatever happened at the Dusshera rally at Shivaji Park, Dadar last Sunday was nothing but a reflection of the Sena cadre’s anger borne out of the late Sena chief Bal Thackeray’s preaching.

The Sena president remarked that many who were gathered at the Shivaji Park rally felt the heat of the fiery cauldron of the Sena cadre that had gathered there. Uddhav stated that those who viewed the Sena

Uddhav Thackeray with hate in their eyes would have found their eyes cleansed of it. In an oblique reference to Joshi, he said that had there been no Sena, would anyone have dreamt of any post without the hard labour of the Sena cadre? He also remarked that not only should anyone not expect the fruits of ones labour for the party, but also not remain idle for not being granted the reward for his or

her effort.

Uddhav reiterated his Dusshera rally remark that he would not remain the party president if the cadre lost faith in his leadership. He further added to it yesterday by arguing that he was not the owner of the Sena, but a mere trustee. For the Sena, it appears that the public humiliation of Manohar Joshi was a closed chapter.

Yesterday, senior Sena MLC Diwakar Raote was at least sparing of Joshi whom he twice mentioned in his press statement. Raote had criticised MPCC president Manikrao Thakare for showing sympathy for the Sena leader. Without making any comment on the humiliation of Joshi, Raote instead sought to remind the Congress about how it had humiliated the late Yashwantrao Chavan and later Sharad Pawar who was expelled from the party for having raised the issue of the foreign origin of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Shaina NC accuses UPA of shielding Adnan Sami

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oted fashion designer and state BJP treasurer Shaina NC yesterday accused the Congress-led UPA government of shielding Pakistani singer Adnan Sami. Speaking to newspersons here she stated that there are several cases of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) filed against him.

She said that Sami has not filed Income Tax returns since 2009, has made belated application for visa extension and amassed property in Mumbai. She demanded that the singer be deported immediately.

She stated that as per law any foreign national seeking extension of visa has to apply for it six months in advance. Shaina NC disclosed that Sami applied for visa extension on September 14 while his visa expired

Shaina NC on October 6. Even in emergency cases the application has to be made one week before the expiry of

visa. Moreover, Sami after having stayed in the country for more than a decade has now made a belated application for Indian citizenship.

Shaina wanted to know as to how the government has allowed Adnan Sami to stay for so long when so many serious charges are pending against him. She added that a management firm catalyst has been making payments to the Pakistani singer. She further disclosed that the party has written to the union Home ministry, Foreign minister and minister for Home R.R. Patil demanding immediate deportation of Sami. Shaina NC further wanted to know as to how the Pakistani singer was allowed to purchase property in Lokhandwala when the law states that foreign nationals doing so need prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India.

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In an attack on Joshi, Rane calls him greedy for power, among other things

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Park on Sunday following his utterance against Sena president Uddhav Thackeray’s leadership style.

Rane virtually slammed Joshi for his greed for power.

“Looking at his age, Joshi has no political future and no followers left. Therefore, he should sit at home. On several occasions, he was insulted by the late Sena chief Bal Thackeray, even when he was the Chief Minister of the state. This is the first time it happened in public”, he added further.

“The way Sena supporters had treated its party’s former Chief Minister at the Dussehra rally was improper. Had Balasaheb been at the helm of the party, he would have tackled the situation differently. A public humiliation is not what Joshi deserved. I think this is the difference of leadership between Balasaheb and his son”, Rane pointed out.

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ambasting Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi, Industries Minister Narayan Rane has said that getting humiliated is not new for Joshi and he has grabbed a number of coveted posts by being disgrace by the party leadership.

Speaking to reporters, the former Chief Minister Rane who later deserted Sena and joined Congress said, “Joshi can tolerate all sorts of insults for the sake of power and there is nothing new in it. Somehow getting the various posts was the only task of the senior Sena leader. He has been doing this. Even after this ill-treatment, Joshi will not dare to take on the party or the Sena leadership”.

Rane took a dig at the beleaguered Joshi after the latter was hackled by Shiv Sainiks from the annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji

Anonymous letter threatens to blow up Shirdi temple, Matoshree S

OIL SPILL… Firemen drop sand on an oil spill near Churchgate, on Wednesday afternoon. The oil was noticed by residents near Inter-Continental Hotel at Marine Lines who called up the Fire Brigade. The firemen then successfully cleaned up the stretch.

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HIRDI/ INDORE: Security at the famous Saibaba shrine here has been beefed up after the temple authorities received a letter threatening to trigger a blast on November 9 as also the Thakcerays' house in Mumbai, police told PTI on Wednesday.

"The anonymous letter, written in Hindi, has also threatened to set off explosions on the same day at a local Shiv Sena office, Shiv Sena Bhawan at Dadar, the residence of Thackerays, 'Matoshree', the place of cremation of Bal Thackeray on Shivaji Park ground, besides famous Khajrana Ganesh temple in Indore," acting Executive Officer of Shirdi Trust Ajay More said.

The letter further said the blasts will be triggered to avenge the killing of one Khalil and his relative in Indore.

"The Shirdi Trust handed over the letter to us on Tuesday. We

have formed two teams to investigate the matter and also increased security at the temple," said Ahmednagar SP Raosaheb Shinde.

Following the letter, the temple trust has imposed a ban on its employees carrying mobile phones in and around the temple, More said.

Meanwhile, security has also been stepped up at Khajrana Ganesh temple in Indore and the entry of devotees in the sanctum sanctorum is banned by the management there.

Senior SP Rakesh Gupta told PTI in Indore that the measures were initiated in the wake of reports in the media that the Shirdi Trust has received the anonymous letter.

Khajrana Ganesh Temple administrator Manish Singh said a search was carried out in the temple premises by a sniffer dogs squad but no suspicious object was found.

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Shakti Mills, a clear picture!

S hakti Mills Compound at Mahalaxmi in South Mumbai which has been in the news for the two gang rapes committed in the premises, has been cleared of its shrubs.

The mill area, spread over a 25,067-sq m plot close to the Mahalaxmi railway station, has been a spooky, deserted and unsafe property for over 35 years after it went under liquidation, and was taken over by the Office of the Official Liquidator.

Soon after the gangrape of the photojournalist on August 22, the Bombay High Court directed the official liquidator and the Public Works Department (PWD) officials to conduct a joint inspection and submit their report. The report recommended that three measures were needed to be taken to secure the area:clearing the shrubbery and trimming the trees, fencing off the place and putting up lights. According to the PWD, the entire process would cost Rs 1.50 crore.

On Tuesday, the PWD informed the HC that the work of clearing the shrubs had been completed, and security guards could have access to all of the place.

The PWD, in consultation with the official liquidator and Shakti Mills company, informed the court on Tuesday that the cost for completion of the first phase was Rs 17 lakh. The court yesterday directed the PWD to give the approximate cost for the second phase to the official liquidator by October 19. The PWD, the official liquidator and the Shakti Mills Company shall hold a joint meeting to discuss the cost. The matter is to be heard on October 29.

The compound wall, running parallel to the railway tracks had a small gap, easy enough only for two persons to enter the compound at a time, without using the main entrance from the main road side. This wall has now been completely demolished, giving the world a free view of the Shakti Mills from the railway tracks!

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s part of its non-racing activities, the Royal Western India Turf Club (TWITC), has decided to open up the grounds of the Mahalaxmi Race Course for school children.

Speaking on the issue, K.N. Dhunjeeboy, Chairman of RWITC, said, “We have a vast area in the centre of the race course which is not

used for racing and we can have any sporting activity like cricket or football matches and training camps without interfering with the racing calendar.”

RWITC is already working on a plan to set up a petting zoo, ideal for children who do not get to see pet animals, and an amphitheatre in the premises. Elders will be allowed only when they accompany children.

ANOTHER GOLD HEIST Continued from pg 1 « theft, three robbery cases which occurred this year still remain undetected and the local police, as well as the crime branch, are probing the case.

Two people armed with iron rods prised open the latch of the front entrance door and broke open the cupboard in which the gold ornaments were stored, said Roshanlal Khemraj, the owner of Kothari jewelers, in whose house the theft occurred.

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The incident was captured by the CCTV camera installed by the owner but the police are not able to clearly see the faces of the accused.

The investigators are sure about the involvement of an insider, as the accused were aware about the valuables stored and the timing when there would be no one inside the house.

Talking to the ADC, senior inspector of Ghatkopar police station, Rajaram Vhanmane, said, “The accused entered after a person, working with Kothari, left the house at 8.45 pm. This means that the accused were keeping an eye on the people entering and leaving the house. Also, we suspect there might have been three people present while the crime was being committed.”

In the meanwhile, the police have registered a case under sections 457 (Lurking house- trespass or house- breaking by night in order to commit offence), 380 (Theft in dwelling house, etc.) and 34 (Acts done by several persons in futherance of common intention) of the IPC. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

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to be elected to the MCA body unopposed, and has therefore ensured that the bye-laws are amended to remove the post of president from the purview of the law, which earlier debarred any person holding that post for four terms from seeking reelection. Earlier, a president had to take a break after serving four terms to seek re-election. Pawar has been the president of MCA, BCCI and ICC for the last decade.

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castically remarked that Pawar seeking re-election to MCA was akin to a student who has cleared his graduation now seeking to appear for his SSC exams. Commenting upon Pawar changing his address from Baramati to Mumbai, Munde remarked that the NCP leader has now abandoned his electorate from Madha Lok Sabha constituency, which he represents, and also people of Baramati, as he was now seeking to enter the parliament via Rajya Sabha. He added that if his appeal was rejected by the MCA, he would move the High Court.

The most popular nonracing activities at the race course is jogging and morning and evening walks by health conscious young and old people. RWITC hosts the walkers association and has created a garden for the benefit of walkers. Yoga and pranik healing camps are also held free of charge. It also conducts a Farmers Market, selling organic fruits and vegetables.

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Interestingly, RWITC also facilitates aero modeling in the centre of the race course where several non-members come and enjoy.

The race course is one of the few open spaces in Mumbai and serves as a lung for central Mumbai. With ample parking space, it has also has become a highly popular venue for social events like weddings and media awards.

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workplace, he was hit by a car and suffered head injuries. He was admitted to some hospital by a passerby where it took him four months to recuperate.

During this period, as no one paid him any visit, the doctor treating him sent him to an orphanage named Anand Kendra in Worli.

At the orphanage, he studied until class 7, where he excelled in sports. He was therefore sent to Krida Prabodhini at Pune and from there to the Thane Krida Prabodhini for training. Later, he studied in various colleges at Thane until his graduation. At school and college levels, he participated in many athletic events at the state and national levels. During a recruitment camp of the Maharashtra Police in 2010, he was selected to as a constable.

When asked about his feelings after being reunited with his family, Ganesh said, “I used to crave for a family. Whenever I saw any one with his family, I wished I also had a family. Now I feel proud and satisfied to be reunited with my family."

Above: Police Inspector Shrikant Sonde points out to the tattoo on the right forearm of Ganesh Dhangade, which has the name of his mother, Manda, inscribed in it.

His senior played a major role...

It started during the formal introduction of Ganesh to his senior, Police Inspector Shrikant Sonde, when he was inducted into the QRT. As his colleagues told Sonde all about own their families and some details about their personal lives, Ganesh had nothing to share, and declared he was completely unaware about his family.

However, when he narrated his story to Sonde, the senior officer decided to reunite him with his family. There was a tattoo with the name ‘Manda R Dhangde’ on the hand of Ganesh inscribed in Marathi. Sonde put his team onto the task and visited all the places where Ganesh said he had visited or stayed in. Further, the details of his family were also searched over Facebook and Orkut, but nothing was found. They even searched all the miss-

The saga of Ganesh’s life...

Delighted relatives and friends feed the long lost son auspicious pinches of sugar. ing persons’ complaints.

During a visit to the Anand Kendra Orphanage at Worli, they met an attendant named Anna, who informed them

At the age of 6-7 years, gets lost while roaming with one friends after school Deserted by his friends at an unknown station far from Thane Came back to Mumbai and roamed around Was hit by a car while walking on a road in South Mumbai An unknown person admitted him to a hospital where he recuperated for four months The doctor referred him to an orphanage in Worli He studied there till class 7, and was later sent to Pune for further sports training Attended junior college at Sanket college and completed graduation from Joshi Bedekar College in Thane Joined state police force in 2010 under sports quota and is now serving as a commando with the QRT

that when Ganesh had first come there he had told them that he resided at a place called Mama Bhanja hills in Thane. The team searched and finally located the Mama Bhanja area in Thane’s Wagle Estate on October 4, 2013. They managed to locate his family had now lives just a few kilometers from where they resided earlier when Ganesh went missing. The mother, Manda, who recognized her lost son from the tattoo on his arm, said she would now never let him go off anywhere, even as she struggled to control her sobs.

Sonde said, “It is all Gods’ grace and my team’s efforts, that Ganesh was reunited with his family. I will never forget such a wonderful moment in my life.”

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LOSE coordination among several agencies hour-by-hour, and accurate warning by the meteorological dept, helped Andhra and Orissa to successfully tackle cyclone Phailin. In a huge operation, as many as 9 lakh people were evacuated and taken to safer regions. It was a massive operation and to make people leave their homes, the authorities had to use force sometimes.

The evacuation operation showed India can do it – face any natural challenge. The governments of Andhra and Orissa fully used all available strategies to carry out a formidable operation. It was not easy: There was power crisis, roads were blocked by fallen trees, transport services, including trains were totally disrupted. Things became worse with heavy rainfall and flooding.

The situation has started improving. It will however take quite a while for it to be restored to normal. The damage has been extensive: A huge relief and rehabilitation programme has to be undertaken, food has to be provided for thousands who are in temporary shelters. The Centre has to come to the rescue of the two states and put them back on their feet. People in distress need immediate assistance. They are hungry and food packets have to be rushed to areas where people have been sheltered. Another important, urgent need is the providing of sanitary and medical facilities.

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HE day before hoardings appeared in Uttar Pradesh demanding that Priyanka Gandhi be given the Phulpur seat so that she could help her ‘sick’ mother and ‘overburdened’ brother I happened to be discussing dynastic democracy in the most unlikely place. I write this week from Japan and the discussion I speak of took place over lunch in a lovely garden that sat on a cliff high above the sunlit waters of the Pacific Ocean. This lunch party was in a seaside resort two hours from Tokyo where I had gone at the invitation of a Japanese friend who had also invited some of her friends among whom was a lady whose brother, father and grandfather had all been politicians. This information was revealed when I said that one of India’s biggest political problems was dynastic democracy. As it is a subject that I feel so deeply about that it inspired me to write my book ‘Durbar’ I explained at some length how the example set by the Gandhi family was now being imitated right down to the village level and how most Indian political parties had become private limited companies.

The Japanese guests at lunch, in that garden filled with sunlight and sea breezes, allowed me to expound upon my theory for several minutes before someone pointed out that ‘political families’ were very much the norm in Japan. The present Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s grandfather, Kan Abe, and father Shintaro Abe, were both in politics and his wife Yoko Kishi is the daughter of former prime minister, Nobushe Kishi. “You see,” the lady from the political family explained “what happens is that in some political constituencies they virtually insist upon a family member taking the seat because they associate the family’s power in politics with their own. So it’s not always such a bad thing.”

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looked more like Japan and less like a country in a deep state of despair and decline. It is hard not to blame India’s backwardness on the Dynasty that has ruled for most of our years as an independent nation and yet this is not what the Congress Party is ever able to do.

So in their concerted efforts to combat Narendra Modi’s thunderous campaign across the country they now appear ready to offer up what some Congress politicians privately describe as their ‘brahmastra’. This ultimate weapon is none other than Priyanka Gandhi hence the hoardings in Allahabad that appeared last week carrying these words

as it qualified any other member of her family. But, is this enough to make her a worthy opponent for Modi? To answer this we need first to analyse why Modi has become so popular outside Gujarat.

Modi talks about new vision for India

The Congress Party believes that the only reason for his popularity is that he has the support of the media and that he is very skilled at using the social media to convey his message. This is less than the whole truth.

The real reason why Modi has developed such a huge persona on the national stage is because he is the first political leader in a very long time who is trying to say something new.

Despite the best efforts of Congress to trap him in the meaningless debate about secularism and communalism he has managed to change the agenda and make the next general election about governance and a new vision for India. This appeals to young people in villages and towns across India who are painfully aware of what it is like to live without clean water, sanitation, electricity and jobs. When Modi talks about the need for governance to become more important than government this is what they understand as the things that good governance can give them.

An older generation of Indian voters were Tavleen Singh easily swayed by the charisma of the Gandhi name but it has less resonance with younger along side pictures of the Gandhi family. voters. This is why Modi makes such a point ‘Maiya ab rehti beemar, bhaiya par badh gaya of addressing younger voters and especially bhaar, Priyanka Phulpur sey baney ummed- those who will be voting in 2014 for the first waar.’ Here is a literal translation: mother time. now remains sick, brother is now carrying a Can Priyanka Gandhi find a way of counheavier load so Priyanka should be the can- tering this by repackaging her family and its didate from Phulpur. supposed achievements and sacrifices? Can For those who may have forgotten this used Rahul Gandhi? Can Sonia Gandhi? These are to be constituency of Jawaharlal Nehru. So is the only questions that are now being asked this good enough reason for his great grand- in Congress circles because everyone knows daughter to now inherit it? Has Priyanka that the Dynasty is all that is left of India’s oldshown any sign that she is worthy of being in est political party. So whatever the Japanese On the drive back to Tokyo I thought about public life? By the standards of the Gandhi experience with dynastic democracy there is this as we passed a coastline covered in mas- family she most certainly has. Anyone who no question that where India is concerned it sive power plants, ports and factories and has seen her campaigning will vouch for the has done more harm than good. It has atdrove on a modern highway through coun- fact that she is far more comfortable in the tracted to public life people who have not the tryside that had remained pristine despite company of ordinary Indians than her par- smallest idea of serving their country or its such visible signs of 21st century infrastruc- ents or brother ever were. One reason is that people and a very big idea of how much fun ture. My thoughts went back to our own dear her Hindi is excellent and this gives her the political power can be. Dynastic democracy Bharat Mata and the wretchedness and decay ability to converse spontaneously that in an Indian context has proved to be no that is the general mood of rural India and the her brother has yet to acquire. She has more than a very ugly extension of feudalism squalor that is the defining characteristic of charm and charisma and this combined and because younger Indians seem to underour cities. Perhaps, I would have been more with the Gandhi name (let’s forget about stand this Priyanka may not be the ‘brahmasaccepting of dynastic democracy if India had Vadra for now) certainly qualifies her as much tra’ her supporters think she is.

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She is Congress’ ‘brahmastra’

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HE root-word ‘buddh’ means to wake up, to know, to understand; and he or she who wakes up and understands is called a Buddha. It is as simple as that. The capacity to wake up, to understand, and to love is called Buddha nature.

When Buddhists say "I take refuge in the Buddha," they are expressing trust in their own capacity of understanding, of becoming awake. The Chinese and the Vietnamese say, "I go back and rely on the Buddha in me." Adding "in me" makes it very clear that you yourself are the Buddha.

In Buddhism, there are three gems: Buddha, the awakened one; Dharma, the way of understanding and loving; and Sangha, the community that lives in harmony and awareness. The three are interrelated, and at times it is hard to distinguish one from another. In everyone there is the capacity to wake up, to understand, and to love. So in ourselves we find Buddha, and we also find Dharma and Sangha.

About Buddha, the one who develops his

Maybe she has a cold, maybe that is why she behaved so meanly.

He is not angry any more. At that moment there is ‘buddh’ in him. He understands, he is awake. When you understand, you cannot help but love. You cannot get angry. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion. When you understand, you love. And when you love, you naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of up his younger sister, to give her people.

Someone who is awake, who knows, who enough time to eat breakfast before going to understands, is called a Buddha. Buddha is school.

It happens that she is grouchy and in- in everyone of us. We can become awake, stead of saying, "Thank you for waking me understanding, and also loving. I often tell up," she says, "Shut up! Leave me alone!" children that if their mother or father is very and kicks him. He will probably get angry, understanding and loving, working, taking thinking, "I woke her up nicely. Why did she care of the family, smiling, being lovely, like kick me?" He may want to go to the kitchen a flower, they can say, "Mommy (or Daddy), and tell you about it, or even kick her you are all Buddha today."

— Thich Nhat Hanh back. But then he remembers that during (Vietnamese Zen monk, the night his sister coughed a lot, and he repoet and peacemaker) alizes that she must be sick.

or her understanding and loving to the highest degree. (In Sanskrit, understanding is prajna and love is karuna and maitri).

Understanding and love are not two things, but just one. Suppose your son wakes up one morning and sees that it is already quite late. He decides to wake

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LETTERS Sachin’s finale at Wankhede is a fantastic tribute

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SACHIN to hang boots at Wankhede probably with a Ton that would be an icing on the cake!

The cat is finally out of the bag and Tendulkar indeed would play his swan song last game of his international career in Mumbai at the Wankhede stadium which truly would be a fitting finale to hang one’s boots in front of home crowd watched by all near and dear ones in person.

The setting is special and I request MCA to allow budding school kids free entry on school Icards in the Sachin Tendulkar stand so that we have a house full crowds on all days of the game and it would be a tribute to the little master-blaster to end his career on a festive note with all round cheer and happiness.

Is PM a ‘real’ sardar?

I am an ex-student of R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Matunga. During my college life I had two sardar (Sikh) friends. Similarly, thereafter I’ve one Sardar neighbour and a sardar friend. And the sardars like Harbhajan Singh, the cricketer, Navjot Singh Siddhu, former cricketer, and now the TV shows judge and also BJP MP and M.S. Bitta, the anti-terrorism Congress MP are known to entire India.

But none of these sardars is as loose, weak and ‘soft’ as India’s present Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who behaves like a puppet Prime Minister. Sorry to say, but he is a big blot on the name of sardars. If he is really a dashing, daring sardar like any another sardar, the disciple of Guru Govind Singhji and Guru Tegbahadur Singhji, he should step down from his prime ministership at once. Or is he afraid because of his own, personal secret anti-national reasons?

— Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

FM can’t match Modi’s charm P. Chidambaram who will just fade away in front of Modi’s ‘popularity wave’ as on date’ in any part of India including Tamil Nadu is engaged in a futile exercise of defaming Modi in

Eden Gardens, Kolkata gets the honor to host his second last game which too would be special in a setting which promises packed stadium with a lakh spectators who would cheer every run from Tendulkar’s blade and I am predicting Sachin would score a ton in each of these matches which would be an icing on the cake to retire on a memorable note.

Sachin is a cricketing genius and a modern day robot the like of which the world of cricket would never witness again. His retirement day would be sad for the entire nation with inconsolable tears all around and my eyes are alteady wet even thinking about that day and writing about it.

Good luck to Sachin and hope he scores those two tons in his carded. The present FM desires to debate on Modi in various tongues.

Does it not sound desperate and a sheer waste of time? All OF that the FM could do was LETTER THE DAY just to maintain deafening silence in respect of the Ordinance and ‘rescinding’ instead of debating with Rahul Gandhi who deemed the Ordinance in a crude language as ‘nonsense’. FM ridiculed himself by abject surrender without being able to utter a single word in any language. Further, FM did not depose before JPC in spite of A. Raja demanding the same. The FM should bear in mind that Modi is the most sought after leader with proven ability.

— T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

Penalise Asaram, Narayan Sai NARAYAN Sai, the son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu is on the run or absconding and the Surat Police have issued the search notice warrant which proves that the fatherson duo are criminals by committing the serious crime like rape, sexual assault, molestation, cheating, fraud and theft etc. and should not be spared. They must be punished severely. I strongly feel that the police investigation must be thorough and those involved or associated with them, including politicians should also be severely punished and anybody who supports this father-son duo must also be taken to task. It is high time the case of father-son duo be tried in a fast track court and they must be severely punished by the court without delay.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

FUTILE BID: Finance Minister P. Chidambaram is only wasting his time and energy trying to defame Narendra Modi who is any day more popular and dynamic than him. one way or the other. Gujarat is a developed state in almost all the respects and some ratings by brand newcomers like Raghuram Rajan are not taken seriously and dis-

DRAWING on the ‘jeevan kahani’ of Asaram Bapu and their clan, I am driven to write that these, yes, culprits - weave a heinous network of crimes at once murder, rape, decoity, land grabbing, drug peddling including prostitution and what not! Indeed, sitting in the sacred precincts of ‘mandirs’ and ashrams, they enjoy plethora of luxury on public contributions received as huge donations instead of praying and thinking good for the general public who make the donations! Indeed, they go to the extent of causing immense nuisance and discomfort oblivious of others around! Is there any way to check on these culprits? Indeed, I should

SIGNING OFF IN STYLE: When Sachin plays his final match at Mumbai’s Wankhede, watched by his near and dear ones, it will be an honourable moment for the Little Master. be thinking that enjoying luxury at others discomfort is not only uncouth and unethical it is also irreligious!

— P. Chakravorty, Fort

Baba Ramdev hits out BABA Ramdev, has hit out at the UPA govt. and the CBI. A few limericks grip me; here goes: Arre baba!

Ramdev has got angry baba CBI is doing ‘Anulom Vilom’ this is nothing, but foam do they want him to run to Addis Ababa ?

UPA is after me dont you agree? this is not yoga I better run to Shimoga and do meditation under a tree Let him do his Prana yum prana yum, is yum yum let him breathe easy dont make him uneasy why make the guru glum?

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

ups and downs and it is time to hang up his boot. BCCI’s plan to ask Sachin Tendulkar to retire after the 200th test in November this year is a right step in the right dilast two games to make my predic- rection. Ironically, Tendulkar did tion right! not play T-20 International and he —S.N. Kabra, Goregaon was asked to quit one-day cricket to pave way for youngsters to take his place. Now, the turn is coming

SACHIN comes down the pitch for the Test Match cricket.

Board played all the Board Game many a time but this time round it is an ultimatum from the selectors to almost cancel South African tour to quit after the 200th test of his in and made elaborate arrangements India. BCCI tried all the tricks up to have the final fixture in India, so the sleeves to have the climax that the franchise can reap a rich match in India so that Sachin can harvest of money and the same retire peacefully and that too in does not go to South African Board. front of his home fans. Having Had he played the last innings played for records and created against South Africa against many records, Sachin is now set for the likes of Steyn and scored a half another record of sorts by playing century or even less in a winning his 200th Test Match in a career cause would have mattered much spanning from 1989 Karachi Test rather than making a century against Pakistan under Krishna- against weak West Indies and bid machari Srikkanth’s captaincy. He farewell. has come around a big circle with — Subramaniam C.K., Chennai

Erecting Shivaji’s memorial ‘State’s website seeks suggestions for Shivaji Maharaj memorial’ (ADC, Oct 15), reveals that the authority has swung into action for this historic monument seriously now. This is certainly a thoughtful move to install a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as he was the most courageous and noble king of the Hindu religion. However the task ahead is a tough one indeed especially in view of the features which have been envisaged to be incorporated into this project. The first thing is that this entire installation is planned offshore, for which the agency who is required to be chosen, should have adequate experience of constructing the elements out in the sea as this location itself is challenging and would require special mobilisation by an agency to construct on offshore. It is felt prudent that if required the authority may even utilise the services of any established foreign agency which has such experience to ascertain that the project sails

through smoothly without any turbulence midway.

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

Mobile phone menace It has become a mobile phone menace. Mobile phone radiation is causing lot of health hazards and the people should handle cell phones with care. Juhi Chawla, Hindi actress came with motive to spread awareness about mobile phone radiation. In the past only few people were having mobile phones in their hands and that does not give the thought about mobile and its radiation repercussions. Keeping cell phones beneath their pillows and paying price for the same. Then keeping it in the shirt pocket near the chest is also a cause for concern.

Let us not risk our lives and keep our lives away from all the hiccups.

Both men and women should exercise caution in this regard and make sure that they follow the guildelines given in this regard.

— C.K.S. Ramani, Sion

IIT-B prof. was first to notice Phailin alert IT was Prof. Kapil Gupta of the Civil Engineering Department of the IIT Bombay at Powai, Mumbai, (my former colleague there) who read the cyclone alert in the Bay of Bengal on the US Army and Navy website on October 7 and immediately passed on the very important information to the National Disaster Management Authority to enable it to swing into action five precious days in advance. This was how the various disaster teams and the army personnel deployed by the central government could evacuate several lakhs of people to safety before the monster Cyclone Phailin struck the Gopalpur-onsea — the state government just does not have the infrastructure to face such a calamity. While the IMD did well to recognise the cyclone on the weather satellite images and track it for five days, still the department’s estimates of its speed, the distance from the coast and, more significantly, the time of its landfall on the Odisha coast were not accurate — it was predicted to strike at 6.00 pm, and all the TV channels were repeating

TIMELY INFO: Prof. Kapil Gupta was the first person who read the cyclone alert on the US Army and Navy website and cautioned the concerned authorities. that it was only 30 km off the coast for several hours but it finally hit Gopalpur only at 9.00 pm. If it had been only 30 km off the coast and with its speed of 200 km/hour, it would have taken just ten minutes to reach the shore. This is not to take any credit away from the ex-

cellent work of the IMD scientists but only to highlight the necessity to refine their predictions with the help of more modern equipment as was pointed out by our Prime Minister during his visit to Mumbai sometime back.

— Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

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TV GUIDE

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

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Despite his tar-

nished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight, in which he took the rap for Dent’s crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its police force which is struggling to cope with Bane’s plans to destroy the city. HBO, 9 p.m.

BANI - ISHQ DA KALMA

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s episode we will see that when Bani reaches Delhi, she finds out from a Taxi driver that he has seen Parmeet in Delhi. Col ors, 10.30 p.m .

KHETA HAI DIL... JEE LE ZARA

Saachi gets very angry Dv tries to explain he cannot lie any more build up to saachi almost slap him. Adhu calls DV and informs nani has collapsed. In the cab saachi is crying constantly but every time dv tries to comfort her she snaps at him asking him to stay away from her (dramatically). Nani is on the bed sick and asking for Saachi in her half-awake state. Dv and Saachi return to the house .Aaji explains to her that Nani is better and thank god for Pradeep. Pradeep smiles victoriously at her. Dv tells Dilshad he has confessed to Saachi. Aaji tells saachi to sell off land. Saachi is shocked and she runs to her room. Dv follows Saachi and tells her that she loves him too and he will prove it to her. Sony T V, 9.30 p.m.

EK BOOND ISHQ

Tayaji asks Tara to leave the room immediately. Further Tara

is talking to her mother on phone and Tayaji gets to know some truth. What will happen to Tara now? Will Tayaji trouble her? Life Ok, 8.30 p.m.

NEW GIRL

Nick’s father dies and the friends travel to Chicago. Nick’s family views him as the responsible one and has him plan an Elvis funeral. Jess impersonates as Elvis to help cut costs. Wilson helps Schmidt get over his fear of funerals. Star World, 8 p.m.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

When Jeff feels left out while Russell and Adam discuss their

sex lives, he tries to convince Audrey to be more creative in the bedroom so he will have better stories to share with the guys.

Big CBS Love, 8 p.m.

AUSTIN STEVEN’S ADVENTURES

Follow the intrepid adventurer and wildlife photographer

Austin Steven as he travels the world in search of the most dangerous animals in AUSTIN STEVEN ADVENTURES exclusive on

SHANGHAI NOON

Bani-Ishq Da Kalma, Colors, 10.30 p.m.

Animal Planet, 9 p.m.

THE UNEXPLAINED FILES

THE UNEXPLAINED FILES investigates what lies beyond the

shock and awe through eyewitness accounts, leading scientific experts, vivid first-person accounts and a healthy dose of journalistic scepticism. Di scover y, 10 p.m.

HOW IT’S MADE

Have you ever wondered how things are made? HOW IT’S MADE finds out how the everyday objects people use become the things they are. Discover y Science, 8 p.m .

ISS PYAR KO KYA NAAM DOON – EK BAAR PHIR

Shlok takes aastha along with him to some location where he has planned up some surprises for her. As she sees the surprise she gets impressed and gives a tight hug to shlok and says I love you. Shlok tells her to keep saying I LOVE YOU to him.

Star Plus, 6 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

to rescue a kidnapped princess. After teaming up with a train robber, the unlikely duo takes on a Chinese traitor and his corrupt boss. Starring Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Student of The Year is set in a school called St. Teresa’s, which

SHERDIL

Separated from his family, consisting of his dad, Ramkumar; mom, Mayadevi, and brother, Sanjay, Allahabad-based Prakash Saxena takes to a life of crime, calls himself Shera, but continues to search for them. He subsequently finds out that the person who knows their whereabouts is a Bombay-based male by the name of Shobhraj. He re-locates to Bombay, and this is where circumstances may force him to abandon his quest, for he will not only be arrested and held in prison, but also inadvertently jeopardize the lives of his family. Fi lmy, 9 p.m.

WOLVERINE

Logan learns that his true love, beloved sweetheart and girlfriend Mariko Yashida, who disappeared one year ago, has been taken to Tokyo by her father Shingen Yashida, the head of the Japanese crime syndicate Kuzuryu and a supplier of A.I.M., in order to be wed to Hideki Kurohagi. Wolverine goes on a quest to rescue Mariko and defeat Shingen and Hideki, encountering several opponents along the way. Zee Studio, 5.30 p.m.

THE POSSESSION

The basketball coach Clyde and his wife Stephanie divorced a

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Shanghai Noon, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

couple of months ago and their teenage daughter Hannah and the girl Emily ‘Em’ live with their mother and spend the weekends with their father. One day, Clyde stops his car in a yard sale and Em buys an antique carved box and becomes obsessed with it. Em finds the hidden lock and releases an evil spirit that possesses her. Soon Clyde discovers that Em has a problem, but his annoying ex-wife and her boyfriend Brett do not pay attention to him and get a restraining order against Clyde. Clyde seeks out Professor McMannis and when he sees the box, he explains that it is a Dibbuk Box, where a fiend is trapped inside. He also explains that the box should not be open; otherwise the person will be possessed by the spirit. Pi x, 11.30 p.m.

I AM 24

Saying the truth was always difficult, and lying, they say, is

much simpler. Shubendu lives by the tougher option. But when this honest, 42 year old balding writer falls in love with a 22 year old beauty queen, he is tempted to lie. What’s more, his jerk of a roommate, Gagan, who swears by the magic of lies, helps him cook up stories. What follows is a hilarious ride of lies, cover-ups, goof-ups and contradicting tales. Shubendu begins enjoying this ride. Why didn’t he know that lying was so much fun?! But at some point, the madness has got to stop. The question is: When? This Saurabh Shukla directed romantic comedy will touch all hearts, both young and old. B4U, 9 p.m .

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9.30 Qubool Hai

3.00 Swarag Narak: Sanjeev Kumar 6.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 6.30 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga 7.00 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.30 Best of Haunted NightsAnhoni 8.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Haunted Nights 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali.

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90210 Game Rules of Engagement BNTM X Factor 90210 Jamie’s 30 Minutes Meal Rules of Engagement Game 90210 BNTM

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P.M. 2.00 Maharana Pratap 2.30 Bade Acha Lagte Hai 3.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Ke Khiladi 3.30 Crime Patrol 4.00 CID 8.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Ke Khiladi 8.30 Amita Ka Amit 9.00 Nandini 9.30 Jee Le Zara 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai

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First Life Ganges Wild Caribbean No Kitchen Required How Do They Do It 9.00 Earth Machine 10.00 The Unexplained Files 11.00 Man vs Wild P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.15 6.00

SCIENCE

How It’s Made The Gadget Show Future Weapons Industrial Revelations How It’s Made The Gadget Show

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How compatible are you with your partner? Whether you believe in it wholeheartedly or not, it’s always interesting to see where you and your partner stand on the astrological scale. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Dev Goswami help you out with some compatibility tips

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hink you and your partner are the perfect match? The stars may disagree with you.

When they said marriages were made in heaven, this may have been what they meant. Even if you don’t want to take it too seriously (especially if you find out you’re not compatible with the love of your life!), it’s still an interesting thing to know. We spoke to oracle Nolan Lewis to find out more. See what signs he is recommending for the 12 zodiac signs:

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Nolan tells us that this sign is considered to be the child of the zodiac. This means that you’ve got a childlike energy — think carefree, adventurous and extremely impulsive. You also have an ambitious, entrepreneurial streak.

You need a partner who will keep you grounded (since you will have moments of frequent immaturity), but without restricting your freedom.

Your ideal match Leo is a regal sign, so you can be sure that they will meet your high expectations. You will also be a good match with Sagittarius, who usually have their eyes set on a goal, something the ambitious side of you will appreciate.

The mismatch If you’re dating a Libran, you may have a few problems. Their compulsive need to weigh out pros and cons before making any decisions might drive you insane.

TAurus The sign of the bull loves being in control. Nolan says that control freak Taureans expect their partners to be passive and obedient, allowing you to pull all the strings. But, that’s not all there is to your sign. You also have a need to nurture and sustain — sort of like a firm parent.

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Your ideal match Cancer is your ideal match. Underneath all their strong will is a need to be nurtured, which you do best. Virgo and you are a decent option — the relationship would be peaceful since you both have similar natures.

The mismatch Dating a Scorpio isn’t your best bet, because you both share an innate need for control. It’s a relationship that would most probably end in conflict.

Gemini Ah, the player! While you may never openly admit this, monogamy may not exactly be your cup of tea. Your split personality means you crave companionship but also seek variety.

Nolan calls this an internal tug of war, where you’re constantly defying convention and tradition. You need a casual but still very stimulating relationship. Cool and detached personalities are your best bet.

Your ideal match Pick an Aquarian as their intellect and need to have fun will thrill and interest you. Scorpio is also a good match, especially when it comes to intimacy.

The mismatch Virgo signs are a little too traditional for your nature — it’s not a relationship that will work.

CAnCer You’re a sign that may often be filled with a certain amount of childhood trauma, so while on the surface you are strong, grim and very cold — somewhere deep down you love being pampered and you wouldn’t say no to being protected and nurtured. Cancerians will be the first to disagree to this fact too! Nolan tells us they’re not onboard with the idea of being anything less than strong.

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understand that, but guide you towards it as you can tend to be indecisive sometimes. the ideal match Of all the signs, Aries is the one who’ll be able to keep up with your speed and the chemistry you share will provide you an adrenaline rush which bodes well for your adventure-seeking nature. Even Aquarius whose thought process moves at the speed of light can be a good match for you as they will keep you simulated. the mismatch Even though you might feel that you hit it off really well with a Gemini, once the initial attraction settles down, you’ll discover that the two of you are equally confused.

>> Virgos are ruthlessly practical — an attitude that doesn’t sit well with Pisces

cApricorn A Capricorn’s dependability means that they are one of the best friends to have. They are strong and reliable and would make for good friends. However, they are driven to the point that they may seem ruthless and unemotional.

So, they need a partner who understands their ambition and is as result-oriented. the ideal match Virgos will provide you with a calm sense of rationality and logic that fulfills your needs and makes you feels secure. Aries who have a similar sense of ambition will understand you and you will definitely take notice of them. the mismatch Cancer’s sensitivity is something that you perceive as a weakness, making you likely to have problems if you are together.

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to nurture and protect while still being grounded will complement your outer nature as well as what you need internally. Pisces is a decent match too as their empathy can help you heal. the mismatch Capricorn is a big no-no here.

Their logical pragmatism and emotional unresponsiveness are not something you can work with long-term.

Your symbol of scales exemplifies neutrality and justice and Librans feel this need to be politically correct at all times. Your qualities of being honest, ethical and compassionate mean that you genuinely wish to make the world a better place. So, your partner needs to be a superhero or a vigilante driving by a strong sense of activism and we aren’t even kidding! your ideal match The perfect match for Librans would be Leo. Their heroic qualities mean that your romance will be epic. Even the angelic Pisces can be a good match as they will inspire you to do some soul-searching. the mismatch The brash Aries is someone that you really do not want in your life and will tip your scales out of balance.

leo Here’s a royal sign for you. With luxury and comfort at the helm of your desired, everything for you needs to be larger than life.

But, as Nolan tells us — you’re such a lazy sign, you need someone who will push you to perform. your ideal match Go-getter Aries signs are always pushing people to succeed and they can help you get your act together. Librans are also a good match since they can give you perspective and balance. the mismatch Aquarius is a sign filled with eccentricity and are often erratic — they’re not your best option.

scorpio

As far as desire goes, you are the most desirable of all zodiac signs. Your passion, sensuality and lust mean that most other zodiac signs will want to be with you but will find it hard to please you. You are elusive and have an air of unattainability around you, which might just make you, just like the forbidden fruit, more desirable for other signs.

Virgo your ideal match Cancer shares your depth, both physically and emotionally and so, would These signs have no shades of grey. Everything make for a good match. If all you’re looking for is black and white and you’re not big on paying is a fling, then look for Gemini as they, like you, attention to detail. Nolan explains that these are insatiable. signs love routine and are creatures of habit. the mismatch Taurus has a similar stubborn You need someone who can accept your need attitude like you and being a relationship with for perfection. them means that you’ll constantly be trying to your ideal match If you’re looking to be a power one-up each other, resulting in conflicts. couple, Nolan suggests a relationship with a Capricorn, a sign that signifies perseverance sAgittArius and progress. Honest and reliable Taureans are also good for you.

You have a goal set in your mind that you’re the mismatch Pisces may be a dreamer, but galloping towards at a fast pace (no wonder you’re going to see them as a drifter and the your symbol is a half stallion!). You have a lot of ambition and need someone who can not only relationship will be filled with conflict.

Your open-mindedness means that you might come across as shocking to some. Little to you is perverse or taboo and you’re always willing to experiment. You have a slight eccentric and kinky side to you and need a partner who can be as playful as you. the ideal match Gemini is someone who shares your curiosity and no-strings-attached attitude towards commitment, making this a good pairing. Sagittarius loves freedom and will find that in you. the mismatch Leos have a possessive trait to them which can make you feel claustrophobic if you’re in a relationship with them.

pisces You tend to look at the world through rosetinted glasses. Often reality can be so disturbingly painful, that you would rather choose to live in an imaginary world. You’re quite sensitive and your partner needs high levels of empathy and compassion. the ideal match Libra is your soulmate as they are quite reflective and will think 10 times before they say anything. Cancer, with their unhealed wounds of past, will relate to you and your fragility. the mismatch: The Virgo is practical and that will create troubles in your world of emotions.

The two of you will mix like oil and water.

Astrology 101 Confused about how all this works?

Nolan Lewis tells us more about the science behind astrology and why he believes that knowing your compatibility is important: “In a country as spiritual as India, we have had mysticism and reverence attached to almost every aspect of our lives. Marriage has been one of the most important occasions for such an astrological consultation. A simple visit to an astrologer that a lot of modern couples today choose to forego is actually a strong indication of whether your partner is really a suitable match, or a ball-and-chain marriage that will end in divorce.

Is astrological matchmaking accurate or is it just superstition?

As a tarot card reader who has been counselling individuals for almost a decade now, I can only speak from the experience I have gained through my consultations and the knowledge I have.

Planetary positions at the time of one’s birth leave a permanent imprint on one’s being and act as an external influence throughout life. And psychology also emphasises that an individual is not only the product of his genetic makeup but also his environment. Look at it like this — if you were to mix two pretty colours to create a new shade altogether, there is no guarantee that the results will be equally attractive. On the contrary, the third colour may be completely hideous or garish. Predictive astrology works on the same principle — an ounce of prevention, rather than a pound of cure.

I have seen several couples who in the mad heat of an early romance decide to tie the knot despite warnings from astrologers or fortune-tellers. But remember, there is a huge difference between love and infatuation. The main function of an astrologer in the midst of the two families that are trying to forge a union is to act as a neutral mediator. As a third party with no vested interests, his only function is to provide a clear, balanced and fair report on the couple’s compatibility. In most cases, the astrologer does see if there are amendments that can be made to balance out planetary flaws and still allow the couple to get married. Despite all odds, if a couple still feels that they want to be married, despite the fact that they have the planets stacked up against them like divine bowling balls pitted against two mortal pins, then maybe they should. Relationships require conviction and love that will persevere against all odds. As an end note, I am going to quote the worldfamous astrologer Linda Goodman here, ‘The function of the stars is to incline, and never to compel.’ That only means that while astrology does dispose us towards certain outcomes, our destiny is ultimately in our own hands.” *Nolan Lewis is an Oracle who provides Insights with the aid of his tarot cards. For a reading, reach him on 9967765566 or nolanlewis@gmail.com

>> Personalities which are not too clingy will work well with Geminis

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>> Laxmi Tendulkar Dhaul says it was her mother’s wish for her to write the book

Quick bytes your inspiration: My mother for her courage and positive attitude till the very end. something we don’t know: I love writing nonsense verse! your go-to book: Louise Hays’, You Can Heal Yourself.

An author you admire: Urvashi Butalia, my publisher. Her non-fiction account on the partition is wonderful.

Her book is called The Other Side of Silence - Voices from Partition. your ideal setting to write: I can write anywhere, I just need my laptop and most importantly, a deadline!

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Laxmi’s father, Ayi Ganpat Tendulkar, studied in Germany in his 20s. He worked with leaders of the Indian freedom struggle such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel and began to write for German papers. His first wife was German screenwriter and actress, Thea von Harbou who was married to German director Fritz Lang when they met. His second wife, Laxmi’s mother, grew up in a sheltered Saraswat Brahman family in Belgaum and was a follower of Gandhi and worked at his Wardha ashram.

WRITING OF SHADOWS A In a new, heartfelt book, author Laxmi Tendulkar Dhaul traces love, friendship and hope in the midst of a struggle for independence. She tells Rhea Dhanbhoora more about it

What was the most difficult part for you to write?

The most difficult part for me to write down was the allegation that Thea von Harbou, who was married to my father, was a member of the Nazi party.

Luckily, I was able to get a copy of Thea von Harbou’s Denazification certificate which absolved her from these allegations. The certificate also mentions how she had gone out of her way and put herself at risk several times to save Jewish actors and actresses that she was associated with. My father returned to India in 1939 and we only heard how You’ve got a degree in chemistry, biochemistry and talented and generous she had been. now you’re a writer!

I did my masters of science in biochemistry in Your father and mother were world’s apart — what Mumbai and was about to go to the USA to do my did you think the first time you heard their story?

PhD, but my mother was alone and I didn’t have the There were no secrets in our family and one heard heart to leave her. I got married soon after. I started about various incidents — how my father went to Germany to study, his life there, his involvement writing when I was about 30-years-old. with Thea von Harbou, his returning to India, But, that’s not all you do, is it? Tell us about meeting my mother... for me, these were all incidents. It became a story only when I sat down the animation.

I started an animation studio in Mumbai called and started writing the book.

Prithvimedia. We do 3D and 2D animation. We have created content to encourage environmental Your book also explores the relationship of love awareness for middle school children. Anyone can with the hardships of the freedom struggle — what did you do to ensure it had the right emotion? access it at www.chimisworld.com.

I tried my best and was lucky that I had a copy of the In The Shadow of Freedom explores a personal correspondence between Gandhiji and my parents and newspaper cuttings pertaining to my father. I story for you. What compelled you to write it?

My parents led fascinating lives in Hitler’s Berlin and described the sequence of their relationship to the Gandhi’s India. The 1940s were very important years best of my ability. It is for the readers to judge — World War II and closer home, the struggle for whether the emotion is right or not. Urvashi Butalia, freedom from the British Raj and the partition. My my publisher (Zubaan) edited the manuscript parents’ lives were full of romance, sacrifice and herself and insisted that I keep the storyline simple separation. I grew up listening to these stories. and write about it with as much honesty as I could.

Unfortunately, my father died in 1975, when I was just 20. But, my mother gave me a lot of material to There’s a lot more to this book than just the story… write on. It was her wish that I write her story.

Yes, there is history and real events and I have let the uthor Laxmi Tendulkar Dhaul’s latest book is more personal than anything she’s ever written before. It’s a testimony to the love story of her parents. In the Shadow of Freedom is a factual account of their lives, marriage, India’s struggle for independence and how two incredibly different people shared such a touching love story. Laxmi’s book was launched in the city on October 3 at the NCPA, Nariman Point. We talk to her about her writing and more.

readers see whatever was available to me whilst writing the book. There are letters from Gandhiji, Nehru, Sardar Vallabhai Patel (who gave my father his first job in Sabarmati Ashram). There are also rare photographs of Thea von Harbou with my father, mother, newspaper articles and excerpts from the Denazification certificate of Thea.

What’s your favourite part?

I am an incurable romantic, so my favourite parts are when my parents meet and fall in love and when my father meets Thea von Harbou and they both fall in love and the short chapter of when my mother goes to stay with Thea von Harbou.

Your book, apart from tracing the love of two women, is also about their friendship. Was that easy to document?

Thea von Harbou invited my mother Indumati to visit her in 1952 and unfortunately, she passed away in 1954. Thea was 17 years my father’s senior and my mother was 10 years younger. So, their age difference was 27 years. Both women were at different stages of life and both loved the same man, but in completely different ways. They had both spent many years of suffering and imprisonment during World War II, so there was a lot of understanding and compassion between them.

Was it difficult to keep it factual?

No. Luckily, before my father passed away in 1975, he had chronicled all the years in his life on a piece of paper with the years and places mentioned. This paper later formed the basis of my story line What’s next?

Magic Mantras (a self help book for young adults) and Twelve Jyotirlings.

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If you want something for the party season, this is it!

The gold eyeliner adds a touch of shimmer to your eyes and is fun to play around with. We like that it’s gold and shimmery, but that there aren’t any chunks of glitter. The application tip is thin and while you need a steady hand to apply it, it doesn’t dry too fast which gives you ample time to correct mistakes with a Q-tip.

You can also tone down the gold with Lakmé’s new oRiflame moRe by Demi lipSTick range of kohl sticks. We love the pitch black, dark Guess who’s got Demi Moore on board? Oriflame has texture of the kohl. However, Lakmé guarantees that it signed on the actress and they’ve got a range of products will stay on for 16-hours, but it got smudged after inspired by the star — including a very, very red lipstick. merely two hours. While it is water resistant, it doesn’t I’m a big fan of Oriflame’s Giordani range and so, I was stay for long and needs regular touch-ups. expecting the same level of quality. The packaging is price Gold eyeliner: `290 Kohl stick: `675 classy and we like that the tube clicks to open. The colour is cherry red with a slight orange undertone that is not meant for the faint-hearted. It glides on easily and has a delicious scent but it tends to slip and slide. Lip liner is a must. While I doubt it will work as a swipe-and-go lipstick, its intense colour means that it can double up as a mean lip stain that can last you all night. price `698

Beauty SoulfloweR aRoma baTH SalTS

Bath salts always catch my attention and these bright salts were very attractive looking. They contain Epsom and sea salts and are supposed to be anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-septic while helping fight skin problems. Added to my bathwater, it was refreshing, but there was nothing about it that stood out. My skin did not feel particularly soft and although it smelt alright, there are several bath salts out there that smell a whole lot better. It was nice, but nothing that I would recommend too highly. price `350

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Thinking about picking up a few new goodies for your makeup bag before the festive season? Read our verdict on some of the newly launched products in the market

« CELEB HIT OR MISS: GLYNDA ALVES TELLS YOU WHO DRESSED TO IMPRESS AND WHO DRESSED TO DISTRESS! « «

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SonakSHi SinHa

Uh… she’s not so pretty in pink. The outfit is sheer in a weird way and the blouse doesn’t support her well enough. Also, what’s with that yellow patti at the bottom? And next time, stand up straight girl! The look is an overwhelming disaster.

This outfit just isn’t sitting right for us.

The black is too somber for the festive season and even the silver detailing fails to lift the gloom off this look. Her hair, makeup and accessories are far too drab and a pop of colour would have been welcome.

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Malaika can pull off va-va-voom sexy as well as demure damsel next door.

This time it’s the latter and as usual, she looks picture perfect. The white is the perfect backdrop for the pink and gold accents on her outfit. However, we wish her makeup wasn’t so severe.

Shruti likes dressing with a slight edge and this dress flatters her figure well. We love the contrasting textures of material and the bold statement necklace. The colour is flattering on her and we have to say, the golden tan looks lovely!

Chitrangda looks lovely… as usual!

The white outfit is demure but regal at the same time. We like that it uses different shades of pink and peach to add colour. Her hair and makeup are soft and go well with her outfit. A great look.

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« 5 WAYS TO ROCK: WAYS TO ROCK A STRAPLESS DRESS

« THE TOP 5: STRAPLESS BRAS 1. cHeRRy DReamS Need something that won’t show the outline of your cups in a dress? Pick a balconette bra. We love this pretty cherry print balconette from Caprice that’s available at www.zivame.com.

The bra has an extra broad line under the bust so you get proper support. price `1,499

Follow these tips as Rhea Dhanbhoora shows you how to rock the versatile strapless dress 1. weaR gooD unDeRweaR In order to not look bumpy and get good support, make sure your bra and underwear are supportive and have a good fit (See left to find the perfect bra for your dress). Good undergarments can change the shape of your body, so according to the neckline and fit of your dress, pick something to complement it.

2. cReam bluSH A bra that is straight lined so you won’t see the outline of cups, but still open enough for you to get the shape you desire — this is perfect for a low neck strapless dress. The cream colour of this Scandale bra, from www.zivame.com, makes it easy to wear under any dress and the strap is wide enough for full support. price `2,999

2. THe RigHT lengTH It’s very important for your strapless dress to be the correct length. Anything with too much cleavage and is too short will make you look trashy.

3. black beauTy This strapless, extreme push-up bra from www.zivame.com will give you a lift in the right direction. It’s in the most convenient colour (black) and will help lend a little oomph to your sexy strapless dress. price `1,100

SoulfloweR Tea TRee fooT Reflexology aRoma maSSage oil

Soulflower’s massage oil comes with a pretty little note that tells you how to use it. You’re supposed to massage your feet with a little oil oRiflame Silk beauTy HanD cReam and then put on socks till most of the oil is absorbed into your skin.

When someone gives me something that says When you open the oil, you get the heady scent of peppermint, “white glow,” I’m instantly suspicious as fairness lemon and eucalyptus but the oil also contains tea tree essential products are not my cup of tea. But, the silk oils, vitamin E, jojoba, olive, rice bran and sesame oils. I decided to proteins, cherry blossom and white mulberry made get comfortable and massage my feet, although I didn’t have very this cream smell so heavenly, I couldn’t resist high expectations. I should have. The oil heats up as you rub it into applying it. The non-greasy cream blends easily your skin and once you’re lying back with socks on, you’re left and while (disappointingly) the smell does not last long, it conditions and hydrates as promised. My feeling really relaxed. And while there wasn’t a radical difference, my feet did feel softer. It also lasts very long since you only need a little skin was softer, but I can’t say it was any fairer and it didn’t give me any real glow to speak of. oil at a time, so it’s definitely value for money. price `229 price `350

Dove RepaiR Range

The shampoo, conditioner and mask is wellpackaged and it looks nourishing with the white, creamy texture. While the shampoo and conditioner had a pleasant smell, the mask had a chemical scent that put me off. Sadly, this repair range didn’t suit my hair (curly and thick) at all. So much so, that I felt that I suffered from aggravated hair fall. The shampoo left a residue as well. However, a reviewer with straight hair loved it and recommends the range. You’ll just have to see for yourself! price Mask: `215; Shampoo & conditioner: `135 each for 180ml

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3. acceSSoRiSe RigHT Pick either showy earrings or a necklace, never both. It’s a good idea not to overshadow the strapless look with too many chunky chains as it won’t be noticeable that your dress is strapless.

4. lace laSS Who says strapless bras have to be boring? If your strapless dress has a low back and you want to avoid your back strap peeking out over the top of your dress, invest in a silicon InvisiBra from UnderCover Lingerie. We love this pretty pink lace covered one. price `699

5. black iS back If you want a simple, stick on bra that will help you cover up but not interfere with the look and shape of your strapless dress, pick up this black silicon bra from UnderCover Lingerie. price `798

4. moTion maTTeRS While you can wear almost any type of shoe with this look, it’s best not to wear anything too flashy. Avoid transparent heels at all costs and try not to wear platforms. A skinny heel, pretty flats or kitten heel will work.

>> Padma Lakshmi shows us how it’s done in this salmon strapless gown

5. TeST THe fiT The most important part about a strapless dress is to get the right fit. Never buy a strapless dress without wearing it first. Raise your arms up and down to check whether it slips down and sit and stand to see if it bulges at the back or at your sides.

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Go old school

« career advice Finding it tOugh tO mentOr a neW emPlOyee? Find Out What yOu can dO I’ve been asked to mentor a new girl at my workplace. While I appreciate the responsibility, she is quite difficult to work with. She questions everything I tell her about our working style and it seems like she just does not want to blend in. That’s not all.

The worst part is that she’s been making a lot of mistakes with her work and my boss keeps blaming me for them. According to him, since I’m mentoring her, I am responsible for her and her work. I don’t know what to do. Please help!

— nasreen khan, Jogeshwari

There are a lot of old but gold, never discussed work rules that business schools cannot teach you.

Priyanka Singh brings you the cheat sheet

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f only all talented people could be successful, then perhaps you wouldn’t have been reading this right now.

B-schools can hone our skills, but that doesn’t guarantee success.

There are many old school career moves that the millennial generation disregards because they are busy playing it cool with their I-don’t-care-what-theythink-about-me attitude. Some old school moves can make a world of a difference. Why do you think that someone who started out with you and is clearly less talented is now your senior or has your dream job? This is because they have discovered the cheat sheet to early success. Here is what they do and you don’t.

dear nasreen, This is something that you will have to deal with as you move up the corporate ladder. Life isn’t perfect and you are bound to come across employees who are tough to handle.

The best way to deal with this situation is to have a lot of patience.

Maybe this is her first job, maybe she has genuine questions but doesn’t know how to get them across. Be patient and answer all her doubts and questions as well as you can. However, once she’s been at the job for a month, you need to get a little strict with her, just so that she knows she can’t depend on you for everything. As far as her work is concerned, go over it before submitting it to your boss and point out to her the mistakes she has made. If she still refuses to learn, maybe she’s not the right employee for your office and you’ll need to talk to your boss about it.

dear ruhi, The only thing you can do here is to speak to your superiors and ask for the actual reason they want to fire the employee you’re talking about. Don’t worry about coming across as confrontational; just tell them that you’ve observed her work to be fine and so, are wondering what went wrong. Maybe they actually have a reason which you haven’t thought about. You could also go with the ‘I need her on my team’ strategy, but be prepared to show how and why exactly you need her on your team. If they still intend on letting her go, you could always stick your neck out and keep her on at your own personal risk.

However, think a lot before doing that — if she messes up again, you’ll be in hot water too. send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in before Wednesday

Fair Flattery

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Accurate or not, colleagues make all sorts of assumptions about you based on your drink of choice. Avoid drinks that are clichés of what women order — fruity concoctions, margaritas, spritzers. Pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs are no-fail wine options. When it comes to liquors, stick with classic cocktails, such as a martini or Manhattan, which look and sound classy. This might sound superficial to you, but it never fails to create a good impression.

Don’t underestimate flattery.

Most bosses have huge egos and they like to be appreciated. Think about it logically — who doesn’t like compliments? Like her bag?

Tell her. Her new hairstyle suits her well? Say it. You won’t be lying, you’re just being nice.

Promotions mean working closer to your senior and he/she would like to have someone they like in that position. Now you know why you missed your last promotion?

Don’t lie, but be more expressive with appreciation.

This is especially important if you’re in the media industry. It’s not about telling someone to get you that job position, but just telling them to send your CV to the right person. Think about it — the field is inundated with professionals and they get countless CVs for a single job. If you get your CV across to the right person through someone they know, the chances of you landing an interview increases drastically. Network like crazy at industry events and be assertive about introductions.

>> Wondering how to get into your boss’ good books? Our pointers will help

i can dO it Prove you’re worth your boss’ time by cultivating an air of diligence — show up early, stay late and volunteer for the work everybody passes off. Stand out by taking ownership for things that aren’t being done. It’s less about showing people how smart you are and more about taking initiative. This will make you dependable in your boss’ eyes, which will work in your favour in the long run.

i deserve it First of all, let your senior know that you are scheduling a meeting because you want to discuss your salary or the raise that you are being given. You need to do this so that your manager/senior knows that this might be a long discussion. Don’t just ask for a raise, but play it out in a way that makes you seem like you deserve it. Tell them that money isn’t everything and that you really like working under your senior and for the firm.

Mention the things that you have done and outline other duties you can take on. Then, barter these “assets” for perks.

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I am in a huge quandary. I’ve been asked to fire one of the employees from my team. My superiors didn’t find her work to be on par with what they require. However, I think her work is fine. It is not the best, but it is not so bad that she needs to be fired.

I don’t want to fire her. Is there any way out?

— ruhi more, dadar

Order right

« Stuff we like rinku sObti’s neW cOllectiOn Designer Rinku Sobti has launched her new Spring Summer 2014 collection, which will be showcased at Wills India Fashion Week that started earlier this week. The collection blends modern silhouettes with traditional work and colours and includes maxis, gowns, jackets, jumpsuits and dresses. One of the best parts of this collection is the dimensional embroidered drapes in hand knitted crochet. Another feature of the collection is the use of knotting, which adds a modern touch to the chic collection.

Where www.rinkusobti.com Price `12,000 onwards

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MATERNITY MATERIAL Who said you can’t be stylish while pregnant? Rhea Dhanbhoora gives you some tips on comfortable, trendy maternity wear

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im Kardashian took a while to get used to kicking off her heels and replacing her bodycon dresses with more pregnancy appropriate ones, but we’re going to give you a head start. Some materials will itch, others suffocate and you’re going to have to make some drastic changes to your wardrobe — but that doesn’t mean a downgrade on your style. Resist the urge to ruffle through your man’s closet for an oversized shirt and instead, take a look at how you can be stylishly pregnant, without being uncomfortable:

Comfy shoes We’re going to dive in feet first, because most women forget about the importance of shoes when pregnant. It’s best you ditch your super high heels and opt to wear comfortable ones instead. Flip flops and slippers won’t help you.

Wear chunky shoes such as pumps and boots and when your feet begin to swell, opt for open toed sandals. When it comes to materials, avoid vinyl, as it doesn’t stretch and your feet can’t breathe.

Dress it up Pick dresses — they’re really your best bet when you’re pregnant. And, if you’re worried about looking like a balloon, choose a cinched waist that will flatter your little bump instead of an oversized dress that unflatteringly tries to hide it. Material wise, your pregnancy bump is going to be a little sensitive for a while, so avoid anything that absorbs sweat, knitted materials that may itch and slinky fabric that will stick to your belly. We suggest you stay far, far away from bodycon dresses and while showing a little bit of your newly enhanced bust is alright, don’t indulge in too much skin show up there or you’ll end up looking a little trashy.

Colour right Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stick to a colour code or anything, but you might want to avoid colours that are too bright — just because they’re not very flattering and will draw attention to any weight you may have gained.

You’ll look ethereal and ready for motherhood in softer colours and classy ensembles.

stretCh it out This is the best time to shove your jeans to the back of your closet and pick up some stretch pants. Even if you’re not expanding too much as yet, it’s a good idea to head over to the maternity wear section and pick up trousers and jeans with elastic bands. They’re so comfortable that you’ll want to wear them every day. And, they can look fashionable when worn with long tops.

layer it out When you’re pregnant, you have to get used to your tummy being the main attraction. If you want people to notice your look too, try layers.

They’re comfortable (pick the right fabrics — avoid too much denim, knits and satin) and can look very stylish. Layer your dresses with jackets, wear scarves and stoles to enhance your look.

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>> Kim Kardashian’s maternity style left a lot to be desired. Instead of camouflaging your bump, show it off!

>> You can’t go wrong with a simple dress as Busy Philips (left) shows while Jessica Alba (top) keeps it casual by opting for subtle colours

Blouses can be hard to squeeze into with that bump. Wearing longer styles is the obvious choice, but you should also pick flowy material with lace and ruffle layers — everything you can’t usually wear as a grownup goes well with a baby bump.

« TOP 5: PLACES TO GET MATERNITY CLOTHES IN THE CITY Priyanka Singh tells you about top five places in the city where you can shop at for maternity wear mom & me

Mom & Me caters to the life stage of -9 months to +9 years of the mother and her child. The concept of this brand is built around the unique needs of first-time moms, moms-to-be, infants and children up to the age of nine. Mom & Me has many branches across the city, but our favourite one is the spacious store at Waterfield Road in Bandra (W). The clothing items at the store are moderately priced and this is a one-stopshop for moms and their babies. You will get everything that you need at this store.

Where Mom & Me outlets across the city or log on to www.momandmeshop.in

Jabong.Com

Stocking brands such as Jojo Maman Babe, Preggear and Nine, Jabong.com has a decent variety of maternity wear. Our pick would be tops and dresses from the brand Nine as they have a lot of adjustable and wraparound tops and shirts which mothers can wear after the pregnancy as well.

Where www.jabong.com/women/clothing/ maternity-wear

little Kangaroos

While Little Kangaroos mostly deals in children wear, they have a small but impressive section for maternity wear as well.

Their collection is for everyday wear and so, if you are looking at fancy clothes for pregnancy, then we’d suggest that you skip this one.

Where 1, Shyam Vihar, Linking Road, Bandra (W)

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This Dadar (W) shop only caters to maternity wear and accessories. You’ll get the most comfortable fabrics here with a range of accessories that will help you after the baby is born. Their stock is reasonably priced and you’ll get a wide range of products to browse through as well.

Where B/12, Swati Manor Building, N.C. Kelkar Road, Dadar (W)

motherCare

Mothercare is UK’s largest chain for babies and mothers-to-be. They aim to create a one-stop shopping experience for expectant mothers, babies and toddlers. MotherCare stocks a wide range of maternity wear, babycare products and products such as walkers, strollers and cots. Mothers-to-be can choose from a range of stylish maternity lounge, swim and nightwear. We recommend their jeans as they are good quality and a wardrobe staple.

Where Mothercare outlets across the city

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>> If you’re confident and proud of your body, you’ll have no issues leaving the lights on

« SoS: Solve our Situation! think you can fix our readers’ complicated problems? Read on...

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I am a 12-year-old school girl and have an unusual problem. You see, I love talking... actually, more than love it. I NEED to talk and I do... too much!

For instance, someone in school will say...

Hey! Tara!

You know...

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and I will talk non-stop for five... to fifteen minutes! And I can see their eyes glaze over and I see them look sad but I CAN’T STOP!

Lights on!

Having sex with the lights on takes a lot of courage for most women. Priyanka Singh tells you the right tricks to follow before putting yourself in the spotlight

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llowing someone to see you naked under bright lights is a sign of trust and confidence — two characteristics that can make someone very attractive. Body shame is a big issue in our society, especially when we see hundreds of advertisements of men and women with perfect bodies. Letting your partner know you really want to see them, even with the lights on, may help them realise they don’t need to be ashamed. No matter what your body type is, you can still be sexy and you definitely still deserve pleasure. Since you are starting out, we tell you how to build your confidence and get ready for sex with the lights on.

Lingerie Buy yourself some sexy new lingerie that flatters your body type. Wear it throughout the day and at the end of the day, stand in front of the mirror and instead of focusing on your flaws and thinking about what body parts don’t

look right, tell yourself how great you look and what angles make you look even better. Admiring yourself is the first step.

This will begin the journey because it will build up your self-confidence and make you comfortable with the light on, before someone else shares the view.

keep it dim Next time you are about to have sex with your partner, don’t turn the lights off, but don’t leave them on either. A good way to build your confidence is to start slow.

Light candles as the soft glow of candlelight makes your body look beautiful. It creates shadows in all the right places and will ease you into turning the lights on. After candles, move on to dim yellow lights. You can also change it to coloured lights (try pink) and see a difference in your approach to sex.

No one wants to have sex under fluorescent tube lights. Soft lights will make you confident, make your body look nicer and will also set the mood.

positioning Find a sexual position that works for you.

Figure out what it is that you are insecure about. Then think about what the best parts of your body are. When you figure out these things, you can gauge which position will hide the flaws and expose your best parts. If you have to, practice in the mirror to see what angles work best for you. Yes, we’re serious. How else are you going to be able to see yourself the way that your partner sees you? When you find positions that you feel sexy in, that sexiness will radiate off you and translate during sex.

My best friend is getting married and she has chosen the ugliest bridesmaid dresses for her friends to wear! They are hideous! The other bridesmaids are laughing about it but I want her to change them. How do I confront her?

— Bridesmaid-to-be, malad dear Bridesmaid, Do not confront her. Take a look at your

title — bridesmaid. That means that you have to do the bride’s bidding, even if that means wearing the worst dress you’ve ever seen. It’s a known fact that brides lose their common sense with all the pressures of a wedding, and trust me, she doesn’t need you to criticise her choice of bridesmaid’s dresses. Bring up the topic with her gently if you must, but do not

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Lately, I have been noticing that people are avoiding me. Like I’m some giant monster. I will just say...

Hi guys!

Work out If you know that you may be having sex, exercise a few hours before. When you exercise, you feel happier and sexier. Take these feelings with you into sex and you will have no problem leaving the lights on. However, make sure that you are getting into bed after a shower.

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refuse to wear it. It will be sad to ruin an obviously lovely friendship over the sake of a dress. Take a leaf out of the other bridesmaids’ books and learn to let go and laugh about it. You will certainly laugh about it (perhaps even with the bride) ten years from now.

Send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in

and everyone panics and runs away screaming!

“I know I must be annoying. But I really don’t know how to stop. I feel the words stuck in my throat if I can’t talk! Please help me. I don’t want people not to like me!”— Chatter-box Kyra :( a) Firstly, the most important person who has to like you is you. Yes, it is important for us to be socially acceptable but talking too much is not like being unkind or making other people feel bad about themselves. Don’t worry, just find people who like to chat a lot too! Don’t forget to let them talk as well. b) Try meditation. Start with three minutes working up to an hour. c) Keep a diary and write/talk to it every time you feel chatty.

LAST WEEK: Parents should pick Option B: Yes, he is working hard for his exam, but it also sounds like he may be avoiding his friends. Have they been bullying him? .

Send your solutions to womansworld@afternoondc.in

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 What prompted you to re-enter Adalat?

The show is based on cases inspired by true life incidents. It also keeps the viewers on the edge and as an actor, it offers me a great platform to entertain my audience. Everything is different on the sets of Adaalat from other shows including the lighting, script, dialogues, locations and that is what is very challenging about it. I look forward to every episode with a story that is better than the rest. I was shocked and surprised when I was contacted to return to the show. I have heard and seen other actors coming back to the same show but for the first time it is happening in my case. I can’t disclose how my character will come back.

How is it working with Ronit Roy? I have been secretly wishing to work with Ronit Roy. The moment I realised that the show features Ronit, there was nothing that could hold me from doing the show. I have immense respect for him and we improvise our scenes. It’s great to work with someone who is reckoned as one of the most popular faces of television. I am climbing my way up and I would love to see myself at the top of the game some day.

Romit Raj speaks on his life and career and on his return to Adalat in November as the same character Varun. Earlier he had made his mark in popular family shows like Maayka and Betiyyan. Now he is back to his impact making show Adalat. ADC’s Sandeep Hattangadi caught up with him for a brief chat.

Here are some excerpts

Romit Raj On right side of the law

What is so special about your character in Adalat?

I relate to my character Varun in Adaalat. He is a boy-next-door who wants to learn Law and is very adventurous. He is charming, full of energy and polite. He believes in following the law. I waited two

TV TATTLE Zee Marathi’s new show

Zee Marathi’s new show Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta is a unique story which is based on the value of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The world is one single family’. It’s said that a family is God’s greatest masterpiece. Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta will capture this masterpiece in a never before form on television. The show is built on the belief that a family is not just formed by the ties of blood; one can create a family with love and compassion. The show celebrates the diversity of various individuals who come together to make a family. It is a warm, sweet tale of how completely unrelated people only connected by heart become one perfect harmonious unit, nothing less than a masterpiece. The lead cast is Shubha Khote, Mohan Joshi, Shubhangi Gokhale, Sandesh Kulkarni along with the lead pair Spruha Joshi and Umesh Kamat. The show is the latest stint of the production house Indian Magic Eye, the makers of Zee Marathi’s successful show Eka Lagnachi Dusari Goshta.

Madhubala.. completes 400 episodes

my mind is my interaction with Ramanand Sagar. He shared with me his RaWhat have been the highlights of your career so far? mayan days and complimented What stands out in my 10-year-long career so far is me for having eyes that can express. the opportunity to have worked with some popular He advised me to stay focused and assured faces like Rekha, Nana Patekar, Deepti Naval, me that if I do so, I will have a great career in life.

Tom Alter, Nirmal Pandey, Shammi Aunty, Ranvir What have been the landmark shows for your career?

Shorey in my two films Shakalaka Boom Boom on Star Plus, Betiyann and Maayka on Zee TV Yatra and Humdum. I also got an opportu- How do you feel about not doing a daily soap? nity to work with my I just love doing daily soaps and I am looking forward to doing one in the near favourite actor future. I feel that daily soaps enable me to share a great relation with my audiShekhar Suman ence. My only condition is that my character and the story need to be interestand now Ronit ing. I don’t work for money, I work but because I am passionate about the craft.

Roy. The one I worship my work. thing that will always be How do you feel about being married? fresh in Life is bliss ever since I have married Tina. She has done her MBA and is also a doctor because of her knowledge in medicines. I love her a lot and it’s great to find your soul-mate.

months to get everything materialised for this show. I even took tips from my lawyer friend.

What would you have been if not an actor?

If not an actor I would have been in the Army. I just love the uniform and I would have loved to serve my country. I feel every child in our country should spend two years from 16 to 18 years in NDA to learn discipline.

Star Pravah forays into mythology!

By Sandeep Hattangadi

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tar Pravah, the leading GEC (General Entertainment Channel) in Maharashtra, today announced the launch of Mahaparv, a special programming initiative in the mythology genre.

Star Pravah, committed to present new and innovative content to its viewers, is now the first Marathi GEC to foray into the Mythology genre.

The channel has already established its supremacy across genres like comedy, family drama, crime shows, and political thrillers. Starting October 21, the channel will telecast two highly successful shows from the Star Network, Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev currently telecast on

Life OK and the currently on-air Mahabharat, currently telecast on Star Plus from Monday to Friday at 6 pm and 6.30 pm respectively dubbed in Marathi.

Jayesh Patil, Programming Head Star Pravah said, “Star Pravah has always tried to present a variety of entertainment to its viewers and Mythology, as a genre, was missing across all Marathi GECs. Mahadev and Mahabharat are two extremely successful shows and therefore we decided to enter the genre with their dubbed versions”. Devon Ke Dev...

Mahadev is the mesmerizing story of Lord Shiva and his different avatars.

The story showcases Shiva, the most powerful God within the Hindu culture, as a sansarik or householder.

Produced under the banner of Nautanki Films, the serial Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon has completed 400 episodes. To celebrate the occasion Nautanki Films brought in a big cake which was cut by Drashti Dhami, Vivian Dsena, Shama Deshpande, Seema Mishra, Raza Murad, and others. After feeding cake to his co-stars, Vivian chose to smear the cake on the face and head of one of the technicians. Comment the producers Abhinav Shukla and Saurabh Tewari, “We are extremely happy to be celebrating the success of Madhubala with 400 episodes. So far the response from all our loyal fans and viewers worldwide has been over whelming and continuous. We are glad the audiences have loved the show so far, because it has proved to be game changer in today’s TV industry”.

Going back in History

Food, water and shelter are all necessary for a man’s survival.

But there’s another powerful need that has transformed history, silently steering us at every turn- sex. Airing on HISTORY TV18, How Sex Changed The World spans thousands of years and sheds light on how sex has changed history: from Ghengis Khan using it to expand the Mongol Empire to the survival of harems for thousands of years and even how Hoover used it to blackmail top level politicians. Also revealed are the surprising histories behind Cornflakes, WWII pinup girls, car design and so much more. Join us, as we uncover the stories you won’t find in textbooks every Monday – Friday at 11:00 pm only on HISTORY TV18.

Interesting episode

Yeh Hai Aashiqui’s ninth episode on BINDAAS will air on October 20.

Shakti Arora is a simpleton and Anupriya Kapoor is this bubbly full of life girl and there’s another character, who plays the boyfriend of Anupriya, who is like a roadside Romeo. Shakti and Anupriya’s wedding is fixed by her parents, that’s when Anupriya decides to run away from her wedding with her boyfriend. During the journey, Anupriya’s boyfriend dies. Now Anupriya is back in the same situation and Shakti is still willing to marry her. On the first night of their wedding, Anupriya tells Shakti that she still loves her boyfriend and will never be able to accept Shakti in her life.

Eventually as life goes by, she realises his love for her. The story is similar to that of the movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

TV film premiere

Maharashtra’s leading Marathi GEC will telecast its special presentation, Mission Loveria 143 at 7 pm on Sunday, October 20.

Every special presentation of Star Pravah explores a fresh and new aspect of relationships and Mission Loveria is a rib-tickling story of two friends, Raghav (played by Bhushan Pradhan) and Sampat (played by Hemant Dhome).

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TOP VIEW "The correct question is: are you going to raise rates or not? The answer is: I'm not going to tell you."

RBI Cancels Konkan Prant Sahakari Bank Licence I RBI Governor, Raghuram Rajan

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Markets Correct

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

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Tuesday (October 15, 2013) a net 23.65 points (0.39%) and closed at the 6089 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 6147 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6156 points level at 9.34 a.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6056 points level at 11.05 a.m. It then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 100 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 35 were losers, 14 were gainers and 1 remained unchanged. Buying was seen in metal, IT, technology and FMCG stocks, while substantial selling was seen in banking, realty and consumer durables stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 19.07%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 466 were gainers, 884 were losers and 77 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

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

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

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

Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5692 points level. The next support is at the 5561 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 6123 points level. The next resistance is at the 6223 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intraday traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6101 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 6045.

Support (2) = 6001.

Resistance (1) = 6145.

Resistance (2) = 6200.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a blac k body candle on substanti ally higher vol umes.

This is negative.

However, the index continues to remain above the 5, 15, 2 5 and 200 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Fur ther, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. Both these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Incidentally, the index is near a major resistance level at the 61 23 points level . (The index tested that level intra-day, in the previous session). There is a possibility that it could find some further resistance there. However, if it crosses above it then a further rise c an be expe cted. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6065) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 5931) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 5923) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 5845) Positive.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

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.

n view of the fact that The Konkan Prant Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, (Maharashtra) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of the bank.

The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. On liquidation, every depositor is entitled to repayment of his/her deposits up to a monetary ceiling of Rs 1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only) from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) under usual terms and conditions.

The bank was granted a licence

by RBI on June 17, 1988 to commence banking business.

The major financial indicators of the bank with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2009, March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012 are detailed in the Annex.

Incidentally, an Inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2011 revealed that assessed net worth stood at (-) Rs 1084.95 lakh, assessed CRAR stood at (-) 34.0% and deposits had eroded to the extent of 19.8%. According to the RBI it was observed

during the inspection that the bank had not provided for payment of interest on matured fixed deposits; the investment in SLR securities at 16.6% of NDTL was below the requirement of 25.0% of the applicable NDTL; the investment portfolio of the bank was not subject to concurrent audit; the system and quality of credit appraisal in the bank was deficient and there was no system of post sanction supervision of loans; its assessed gross and net NPAs had increased sharply; there was no system of detecting and reporting NPAs; the bank had not adhered to IRAC norms,; the performance of the Board was unsatisfactory as reflected in the high level of gross and net NPAs, assessed loss, negative CRAR etc. and the quality of housekeeping was not satisfactory.

Therefore, RBI took the extreme measure of cancelling the licence of the bank in the interest of bank’s depositors. With the cancellation of licence and commencement of liquidation proceedings, the process of paying the depositors of The Konkan Prant Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, (Maharashtra), the amount insured as per the DICGC Act, 1961 will be set in motion subject to the terms and conditions of the Deposit Insurance Scheme.

Depositors May… For clarifications Depositors may approach Suchitra Maurya, General Manager, Urban Banks Department, Mumbai Regional Office, Reserve Bank of India, 2nd Floor, Garment House, Dr. A.B. Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018. Telephone Number: (022) 24932035, Fax Number: (022) 24935495

One-Fourth Of MSMEs Do Not Have Access To Banks For Credit

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banks or institutional financing channels, said a study jointly done s high as three-fourth of India’s by financial advisory firm ResurMicro, Small and Medium En- gent India and industry chamber terprises (MSMEs) do not have any Assocham. “In the absence of adeaccess to banks or institutional fi- quate credit, majority of MSMEs nancing channels making their prefer to raise financing through businesses vulnerable, according personal channels (friends, family to a study. Only about 33% of the or informal financiers), thus, afcountry’s MSMEs have access to fecting their businesses,” it said.

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RBI To Maintain Status Quo On Policy Rates?

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the RBI manages to resolve the supply side issues and prop up the he “pass through of the sharp overall demand in the economy� depreciation of rupee wit- says Dr. Arun Singh, Senior Econonessed over the past few mist, Dun & Bradstreet India. “Except for the robust export figmonths is now being witnessed as inflation in non-food articles and ures, all the other major macroecopetrol inches higher. This along nomic data point to an extended with the price pressures from food phase of a slowdown of the domesarticles, especially vegetables and tic economy. The upcoming monefruits, pose challenges to the mon- tary policy decision in this scenario etary policy action. As industrial becomes very crucial,� he added.

In an economy forecast for Octoproduction numbers continue to slump, demand indicators show a ber 2013, Dun & Bradstreet predicts strong moderation and inflation that RBI will maintain a status quo rears its head upwards, it remains to on policy rates in its review on octobe seen how the government and ber, 29. In a report it says: The re-

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ndustry body Assocham says the arrival of kharif crops and recent stability in the Rupee will help bring down inflation, and the Reserve Bank is likely to take this into account and reduce the MSF rate — at which banks borrow from it in its upcoming policy review on October 29. “The recent stability in rupee coupled with kharif output will ease sequential inflationary pressures going forward. This should prompt the RBI to continue on the path of monetary policy normalisation by reducing the MSF rate further,� Assocham President Rana Kapoor said. The Reserve Bank on October 7 reduced the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate to 9% from 9.5% to improve liquidity in the system.

covery of IIP seems to be tenuous in the near term as the moderation in demand is likely to weigh down heavily on industrial production which is already affected by the supply side issues. Going ahead, IIP is expected to remain in the range of 1.5%-2.5% during Sept-13.

On the price scenario it believes that “The pass through of the rupee depreciation along with the supply side bottlenecks will continue to create pressure on overall inflation going ahead even as demand moderates significantly. Non-abating of inflationary pressures is likely to keep interest rates high as the RBI is likely to hold policy rate at elevated level.� D&B expects the WPI inflation to remain in the range of 6.3%6.5% during Oct-13.

On Money & Finance it says “Given the measures taken by the RBI to ease liquidity, the short end of the yield curve is likely to come down while the long end is expected to remain elevated given the uncertainty in the international financial markets and high interest rates.

Credit growth is also likely to remain moderated as overall demand conditions remain subdued.� D&B expects 15-91 day T-Bill yield to average at around 9.4%-9.6% and 10-

Key Forecasts

IIP is expected to remain in the range of 1.5%-2.5% during Sept-13 WPI inflation to remain in the range of 6.3%-6.5% during Oct-13 15-91 day T-Bill yield to average at around 9.4%-9.6% and 10-year G-sec yield at around 8.6%-8.8% during Oct-13 Rupee to average at around 61.30-61.50 per US$ during Oct-13 year G-sec yield at around 8.6%8.8% during Oct-13.

According to D&B “While the postponement of the withdrawal of the US monetary stimulus and measures taken by the RBI and the government has provided respite to the sharp depreciating rupee, rupee is likely to remain under pressure in the near term following the development in the global economy. It expects the rupee to average at around 61.30-61.50 per US$ during Oct-13.

Intense Competition To Limit Growth Potential Of Solar IPPs IPPs are at a disadvantage compared to non-IPPs, which enjoy accelerated depreciation benefits

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olar power projects under different state policies have been competitively bid and awarded at a tariff of about Rs. 6.5 per unit. This levelised tariff is significantly lower than Rs. 9.4 per unit, a level, Crisil Research believes “is required to achieve reasonable equity internal rate of return (IRR) of, say, 16 %.�

Stiff competition from players availing the benefit of accelerated depreciation has impacted the business case for independent power producers (IPPs).

Also, going forward, players are unlikely to enjoy the advantage of falling capital costs as solar module prices are expected to stabilise (in rupee terms) in 2013. Thus, we believe that IPPs would have to significantly slow down their expansion plans.

Already stiff competition is being witnessed in various state solar bids. The sharp drop in capital costs in the last 2 years has prompted several states such as Tamil Nadu, Ra-

jasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to invite bids to set up solar projects. Players other than IPPs (non-IPPs), who can set off accelerated depreciation (refer box below) against profits from other businesses have bid aggressively in the last year.

Non-IPPs such as Mohan Breweries and Essel Mining have bid at Rs 6.5 per unit or below whereas IPPs such as Welspun and Azure Power have bid in the range of Rs. 89 per unit. Thus, IPPs are compelled to match such low tariffs as projects under most state solar policies are awarded at the lowest bid.

Incidentally, the declining trend in capital costs is expected to reverse in 2013-14. While aggressive bidding was also witnessed in Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase 1 (Batch 2) in December 2011, the sharp fall in capital costs supported project returns.

However, this benefit is expected to wane as solar module prices, which form about 50 % of capital costs, are estimated to stabilise (in rupee terms).

Our view, says Crisil “is driven by the continuing consolidation in the industry coupled with rising solar power capacity additions in China and Japan. We expect module prices to average at $0.70 per watt in 2013 from $0.79 per watt in 2012. However, this drop in module prices is expected to be offset by sharp rupee depreciation. (Imported component forms about 60 % of the total cost). Thus, we expect capital costs to rise marginally to Rs. 82-84 million per MW in 2013-14 from Rs. 8082 million in 2012-13.�

Naturally, Returns of IPPs would

be strained as expansion plans slow down significantly. IPPs enjoy a ten year tax holiday under 80 IA and consequently do not avail accelerated depreciation. Thus, an IPP would require tariffs of about Rs. 9.4 per unit to earn a reasonable equity IRR of 16 %. Based on our interaction with industry players, Crisil has assumed a capital cost of Rs.83 million per MW, plant load factor (PLF) of 19 %, debt to equity of 70:30 and borrowing costs of 12.5 %.

The levelised tariff determined based on L1 bidding was Rs. 6.5 per

unit in case of Tamil Nadu (with a 5 % escalation clause for a period of 10 years), Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Even if IPPs obtain foreign funding at a lower interest rate of 9 % (including hedging costs), a trend prevalent among IPPs, equity IRR is estimated to be only 8 %.

Therefore, rising competition from players availing accelerated depreciation would significantly slow down expansion plans of IPPs. This is evident in recent tenders where about 80 % of the bids were placed by non IPPs.

FIPB To Take Up Tata-Singapore FDI Proposal Tomorrow

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he Finance Ministry will take a call on Singapore Airlines’ proposal for tie-up with Tatas to set up a full-service airline as well as 29 other foreign direct investment applications on Friday. Singapore Airlines (SIA) had approached the Foreign Investment, for permission to invest USD 49 million in the proposed venture with Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group firms.

The venture, to be called Tata SIA Airlines Ltd, will have Tata Sons as the majority partner with 51 per cent stake, while Singapore Airlines will hold 49 %.As per the FIPB agenda, the SIA’s proposal along with 29 other FDI applications will be taken up for decision on October 18.

The two companies plan to set up the airline with an initial investment of USD 100 million.

Substantial ownership and effective control of the proposed airline will be with Tatas, according to the proposal before the FIPB, sources said. Singapore Airlines would have a minority representation on the board and “will not be in a position to have ‘defacto’ control over the Board.�

Among the other FDI proposals, eight are related to pharma sector. These include, Castleton Investment Ltd, Mauritius - GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd, Dastag UK, Perrigo API India Pvt Ltd and Intas Pharmaceuticals. FIPB will also take up the applications of SingTel Global (India), an arm of Singapore based telecom firm SingTel. MY Mobile Payment, DLF Limitless Developers, Religare Enterprises, DA Vinci GmbH, Berlin and Federal Bank, are some of the other proposals to be taken up the FIPB.

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 questions he/she might have. If this type of accidental exposure is handled with care and openness, damage is not likely to result.

Accidental exposure to sex

How to handle the situation when your child barges into your bedroom when you are having intercourse?

To prevent something like this from happening, I recommend you to lock your bedroom door every time you are going to engage in any type of love play. But if such a situation occurs, it would be most appropriate first to ask the child to leave the room gently yet firmly. Then, when you get yourselves decent and presentable, you could go out and have a talk with the child. You could explain that what the two of you were doing was loving each other sexually - a time of

Extending yourself beyond yourself

HEART TO HEART Dr. Rajan B. Bhonsle M.D. (Bom) Consulting Sex Therapist & Counsellor

Dr. (Mrs.) Minnu R. Bhonsle Ph.D. Consulting Psychotherapist & Counsellor

pleasure for a loving married couple. But it is private, so it made you uncomfortable. Allow the child to talk about his/her feelings and ask any

I have been married for five years and we enjoy a very healthy relationship. The problem is that I like to talk about other sexy girls whom I know with my wife when we are having sex. It helps me to get excited and aroused. However she gets very upset with this. How do we take care of it?

I am surprised at the tone of your question. You sound as if you are justifying your actions. Let me say at the outset that it is not okay for you to indulge in either talking about other girls with your wife during sex with your wife.

You may have to see a psychotherapist to help you transcend this very ‘orgy-like’ pornographic need to talk about other girls during sex with your wife. You have no idea what your actions are doing to her self-esteem.

You say she gets very upset, but it does not seem to have made much of a difference to you, has it? Caring for your partner’s reasonable needs and feelings is the foundation of a healthy relationship, and in your case, your wife

has very valid and reasonable emotional needs which unfortunately you are not fulfilling. Go beyond yourself and your ‘I’-centred way of life and think of your partner for a change. What does she need? How does she feel? What does she like? What can you do for her to make her feel special in your life? Extending yourself beyond yourself is very rewarding. Try it.

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What the cards say: Be at rest Path: You need to stop pushing so hard. Don’t be in such a hurry to reach the top Ally: Take help from Taurus who will slow you down. Avoid Sagittarius who will egg you on to spin like a top Card for the week: Tarot key no. V The Hierophant. The master of the masses and social wisdom. This card asks you to connect with your outside world and understand tradition and conformity

What the cards say: Be mature and open minded Path: Explore possibilities and spend time and energy on every idea. Don’t jump to conclusions but be patient and persevering Ally: Libra will show you the way. Avoid hasty Aries who will push you forward with half baked ideas Card for the week: Tarot key no. XX Judgment invites you to take a hard look at your future prospects. Look at your strengths and weaknesses and reasons for doing things. Right judgment about the self and the world will bring a sea of change, which is required

What the cards say: You have a lot to answer for Path: It is time that you realise your failings and mistakes. Don’t be ruthless and suppress the right Ally: Your ally this week is yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself correctly, no one else will Card for the week: Tarot key no. IX The Hermit. Be wise and see the light of wisdom. Look within and cut out all excuses for self. Let the honest truth come forth and accept it

What the cards say: Sacrifice will bring you relief Path: Give in to the greater good and let your personal desires go.

Don’t be self oriented.

You have to play a larger role Ally: Water sign Scorpio will show you the esoteric path Card for the week: Tarot key no. VIII Strength. Be guided by love and sacrifice. Tame the beast within and you will conquer

What the cards say: Enjoy.

Good times at hand Path: Connect with feelings even if it means vulnerability. Don’t be closed minded but be open and relaxed Ally: Sagittarius will teach you to relax. Avoid Virgo who could inhibit you more Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIV Temperance which says that balance and healing is at hand

What the cards say: Be careful and do not lay yourself open to being cheated again Path: Be at Peace and have faith. Don’t chase relationships. Let them come to you Ally: Pisces will be a great support. Stay away from Gemini. They will confuse you more Card for the week: Tarot key no. XII The Hanged Man. Surrender will transform your personality

What the cards say: Be humble and grateful for what you have Path: Be giving and loving. Great good will result. Let bygones be bygones Ally: The water sign Scorpio will give you strength. Don’t tangle with Gemini. You will get confused Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIV Temperance. You need to balance your different selves in a whole

What the cards say: You have a lot to undo and compensate Path: Go back from where you started and acknowledge your sins. Don’t be blind to your contribution Ally: The sign of Virgo will put you at ease. Don’t take advice from Capricorn who will make you more morbid Card for the week: Tarot key no. VIII Strength. You need to bring it to the fore. Find the strength to see the truth about yourself. Accept it and bring the change

What the cards say: Life is not all fun.

Take responsibilities this week Path: Face the unexpected with equanimity. Don’t be vindictive. Be generous Ally: Aries will be an ally. Avoid Leo who could be morbid Card for the week: Tarot key no. IV The Emperor. There are duties and responsibilities and rights and power. All of these are yours for taking

What the cards say: Generosity will win you gratitude and love Path: Live from the heart not the head.

Don’t judge but understand Ally: Virgo will give good advice Card for the week: Tarot key no. XI Justice is operating. As you have sown so you shall reap

What the cards say: Compromise and give in for the greater good Path: By surrendering you will gain all that you have lost. Don’t be suspicious or selfish Ally: Pisces will teach you to give without expectation. Avoid clinging Cancer who will make you more attached to things Card for the week: Tarot key no. II The High Priestess.

Suggesting that you connect with your inner self

What the cards say: Ease up. Things are as fine as they can be Path: Be happy and live in the moment.

Don’t give up easily. Fight for the right Ally: Seek advice from Aries who will make you tough. Stay away from Aquarius who could make fun of your emotions Card for the week: Tarot key no. XV The Devil. Face your weaknesses and they will disappear

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In An Iridescent Land – Senaka’s show at Tao

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enaka, an artist from Sri Lanka who is holding an exhibition at Tao Art Gallery, has so far held 101 solo shows in 18 countries spanning over 5 continents. His painting is at the White House (United States) and in the UN building in New York. He went to Yale School for graduation in Art. Following his graduation over the years he has evolved a style which help him express what he imagines and sees.

The first thing that strikes the onlooker are the bright colours. He brightens the colours of nature, of every image he puts on canvas. That is the creative artist at work. No ob-

Rakhi Baid and her Krishna awareness A

rtist Rakhi Baid says about her Krishna show: “Krishna is a symbol of love. Radha and Meera had an undying love for Krishna but for both of them love meant to let go… In today’s day and age, we hardly get time to express our love and pain to our beloved. But, through my paintings, I wish to capture feelings the human mind goes through. Through my works, I wish to capture every feeling the human mind goes through.

Through my paintings, I try to capture the existence of unconditional love and express voices unsaid. I

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ject looks as it is, but there is a transformation – in form and colour.

Take a lotus flower for instance: You can say it is a lotus flower, but on close examination it has forms which are not in the lotus. Another example: You can at once say the bird in the painting is a macaw, but the parrot has been invested with

Painting by Senaka Senanayaka. Left: The artist. many new aspects! The focus in the painting is on the bright white beak of the bird. The artist appears not interested in conveying any message and improving the world. Finally, perhaps it is high-calibre aesthetics he wants to allow. Why

read a meaning in the paintings and say, for instance, he is concerned about the deteriorating condition in rain forests? It is enough if we consider only frictional diversions.

The exhibition will go on at the Tao Art Gallery till Nov. 10.

New concept of Vinayaka S

ubrata Ghosh breaks Vinayaka to bits, provides him with arms to hold various kinds of objects, makes the belly as big as he can, puts a fish next to his nose, make him play on flute, gives him a new look.

He is inspired by the enlightened heritage of Indian classical art. The paintings are influenced by Ajanta and Gupta sculpture.

He gives a refreshingly new twist to the concept of Ganesha.

The exhibition is at Trident Art Walk. The Oberoi, Shopping Arcade, Nariman Point till October 27. Mobile: 09903760450.

dedicate my paintings to the Lord – it is He whom I seek in my works.”

In her works, Rakhi has tried some texture technique and different motives, styles and strokes with acrylic and oil, using knife, spatula and other accessories.

The exhibition is at Nehru Centre till Oct. 21.

Ceramics and paintings by Manisha and Rahul Kumar B

rother and sister duo Manisha and Rahul Kumar are exhibiting paintings and ceramics at the Cymroza Art Gallery. The exhibition is titled “Parallel Intersection”.

Rahul “It is a great thing to be showing our work together.” Manisha says, “We had the freedom to pursue anywhere. The only condition was we had to have a good formal education… There is no added pressure of following a trend, painting what sells or trying to cater to public demands. I have complete freedom to paint just what I want.”

Rahul is a Master of Arts with concentration in Ceramics from agement Technology. The exhibithe University of Dallas, Texas and tion closes on November 9. Conan MBA from the Institute of Man- tact: 91-22-23671983.

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Painting by Subrata Ghosh

he latest edition of “Art for Concern” promises to be a rich aesthetic event. At the show, work by both established and promising artists are on view: Pick a painting – at an affordable price. The event is presented in aid of Art India Foundation which has been helping those in distress to help themselves.

The Foundation supports 270 grassroot programmes in the areas of education, health and community development – reaching out to over 2,75,000 people across India.

The show is on from October 28 at Golconda Hall, Trident, BMC, Mumbai. Contact: 022-32501411.

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Artist Manisha Kumar. Top: Artist Rahul Kumar.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 640 ACROSS: 1 He has a million Brownie Points, and can help you find out what happens when you cross the streams (11) 9 Places I pass, going the wrong way (4) 10 An afternoon trip from France?

(3,7) 11 Hail King with a painter going round in the desert (8) 12 Hide the first mark of approval (6) 13 Belief in an acquaintance (9) 15 Something for making liquor on a Mediterranean island (5) 17 Mother is outside with Muslim priests (5) 18 Fake evidence is guaranteed (9) 21 Record broken in bra of this bird (6) 22 A duty that doesn't extend very far (5,3) 24 Bonnie's friend disposing of about five hundred of the breed (10) 25 Not the sort of situation in which one's sitting pretty (4) 26 He brings understanding between nations (11)

DOWN: 2 Express amusement if arguments start in Israel (5) 3 Feeling fed-up? (8) 4 Get me in somehow for the session (7) 5 It makes clothes hard to wear (6) 6 Part of the simple furnishings of a house? (4,5) 7 Letters Caesar wrote used to count (5,8)

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: Ploy, stratagem

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SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE FORCED, COFFEE, COFFER, DOFFED, FODDER, ROOFED, ROOFER

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MATH PYRAMID 640 8 One can't say it it's taboo (13) 14 Mind below - it might be just the spot for rackets ! (9) 16 Dirty look, given bruise? (5,3)

19 Make light of palm air (3,4) 20 Has Les in unruly wrangle (6) 23 See there's work for a small creature (5)

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Cove, 3 Thoughtful, 9 Almonds, 10 Enlists, 11 Renewing, 14 Burst into tears, 16 Appeal to reason, 18 Emending, 21 Dustbin, 22 Moorage, 23 Red herring, 24 Auto.

DOWN: 1 Ceases, 2 Vamp, 4 Host, 5 Holier-than-thou, 6 Fascinator, 7 Last gasp, 8 Understandable, 10 Electors, 12 Suppressed, 13 Listen in, 15 Calendar, 17 Toledo, 19 G-man, 20 Tabu.

QUICK CROSS 640

ACROSS: 1 Actor Nicolas (4) 5 ___ in the fire, undertaking (4) 6 ___ and butter : one's livelihood (5) 7 Articulate (5) 8 Closes up (5) 9 Bring on board, in a way (4) 10 At loose ___ (4)

HIDATO 640

ENIGMA CODE 640

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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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DOWN: 1 Rounds (7) 2 Belts (5) 3 Aim (4) 4 ---- of innocence (3) 6 Diving ____ (5) 7 Blood vessel (4) 8 Byron's "___Walks in Beauty" (3)

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 640

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.

TUESDAY’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

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Pisces/Sun in Libra 14th Ashwin Shuklapaksha Uttarabhadrapad Meen (Pisces) D.Ch.Z. Purple 7

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will succeed in implementing your new plans in business.

If there is a need for a loan, you will receive all the assistance from banks or financial institutions. The employed can look forward to a major promotion. The senior employees will get nominated to good position. Those in the field of media or fine arts will be in the limelight.

Youngsters can look forward to playful romantic interludes with one such association getting a bit more than a casual affair.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be plump, good-looking and magnetically beautiful eyes.

Will be cordial, respectful and adaptable. After basic education, an interest in a wide range of subjects and a knack of putting across ideas in a convincing manner leads to many opportunities. A career in marketing or academics will lead to gains. Will also be interested in fine arts.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Gains are indicated but expenses are heavy. You are sure to find a suitable answer to your problem that may require travel overseas. Speculative trading or investment in a game of chance will prove to be fruitful. Profits are also likely from quick business transactions.

You are missing the delights of romance, more due to the absence of your mate or beloved. Avoid seeking attention elsewhere.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You get a chance to succeed in your efforts to obtain vital contract. It necessitates close co-operation and trust with your partner. You will have to be practical and less emotional while taking a decision which conflicts with what you believe in and what you should do. Someone you know or lives nearby may suddenly take more interest in you or your activities. Be cordial and friendly but do not jump to conclusions.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will have enough surplus funds to be able to invest in a new venture that is certain to succeed. Workingwomen will get an opportunity to set up their independent enterprise. If interested in social work or community development projects, you may get nominated to an important committee or panel. Those connected with literary or academic institutions come into the limelight. You may be required to travel at short notice to give a talk on a subject related to your interests.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Avoid haste in concluding a fresh agreement. Evaluate all pros and cons as also its profitability. It is possible that the facts may have been manipulated to show unrealistic profits.

Instead of taking any risks follow the regular procedures. Love life may require you to make some difficult decisions. You may find yourself rethinking a relationship with a person who has been an emotional support to you in the past.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Complete the assignments in hand and avoid accepting fresh offers of work right now. There is a lot for you to do and your financial situation seems to be quite comfortable. Besides work you may have to find time to help in a seminar, talk or orientation program.

Those in love may think seriously about marriage. It is a good time to for seeking the approval of family for your intended plans.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Make the most of your strengths but don’t try to achieve perfection. Take stock of your weaknesses and work your way around them.

The future course of work is entirely in your hands. It is for you to make positive decisions and then stick by them. Profits are likely. You need to understand your loved ones. Your irritation over small matters may cause unnecessary discord on the home front.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): An increase in work activities will bring in money but take its toll on your health. By taking it easy, you will not lose advantage. It is necessary to maintain cordial relations within the family so that you are able to keep a check on outside influences that harm your personal interests. Trust goes a long way in cementing ties where frequent journeys and distances are unavoidable.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): It would not be in your interest to take up assignments, which were left halfway for some reason, or other which may if delayed may hurt your reputation. Travel though expensive will be successful and you will be able to reap its benefits later. You will meet a lot of interesting people today.

There are opportunities to use your networking skills to garner support for something that is close to your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Most things seem to be working against you today.

Delays in completing your current assignment on schedule may also cause a lot of tensions. You will also face financial constraints adding to your discomfiture. Travel and communication could also be a problem. You seem to be involved in too many things. This could make you hyper tense and overly sensitive. Find solace in friendship.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Conditions are favorable to send in fresh business proposals or quotations today. You are bound to receive a good response.

You are going to be at your creative best.

If you work out your plans with this new approach success is bound to come your way. At meetings and gatherings you will be the centre of attraction. If you feel drawn to someone and you are single follow your heart.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Trends for the day are good. A Joint venture is likely to be offered but is not recommended. You need to go solo to reduce your overheads to make substantial gains. Your ideas are good and are likely to be accepted unanimously. You will be a winner all the way. A minor argument with your mate or beloved upsets both of you. It is quite possible that you are being unreasonable and over bearing.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your diligent efforts to recover your dues are successful.

Chances of gains in speculative deals or shares also exist. If you are employed you have every chance of earning some additional income which will help to take care of extra expenses which could turn up. If you are seek external demonstration of love from your mate or beloved that will not be forthcoming. But your love ties are very strong.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4793

ACROSS: 3 Long narrative poems about deeds of heroes (5) 8 Commonplace (5) 10 Is wearing - "as hon" anagram? (5) 11 Former world chess champ from Russia (3) 12 Faithful - reliable (5) 13 A protective covering worn on the leg (7) 15 Pertaining to the ileum (5) 18 Read-Only Memory (3) 19 Fatty lubricant (6) 21 Worried (7) 22 Dismantle, unravel or ruin? (4) 23 Charter, hire or let (4) 24 Herbert von ___ : famous conductor?

(7) 26 Incomparable (6) 29 French king (3) 31 Opportunity for debate (5) 32 Roadside (7) 34 ____ turn : an 180 degrees turn? (5) 35 U.N. arm (3) 36 Fortune-teller (5) 37 A joint that connects the foot with the leg (5) 38 Become aware of (5) DOWN: 1 Bihar's capital (5) 2 Italian seaport (7) 4 Raindrop sound (4) 5 ___ a meeting : is in charge of the meeting, in a way? (6) 6 A room in Rouen (5) 7 Fizzy drinks (5) 9 "No" in Scotland? (3) 12 "A la mine" anagram for thin plates or layers (7) 14 Courtney ___ : Friends star (3) 16 "____ bread is soon forgotten"? (5) 17 Ancient West Europeans including Britons and Gauls (5) 19 One of the richest states in India (7) 20 All-rounder Pathan (5)

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SUDOKU 1979 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: I equals T

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

21 Firefighter Red (5) 23 Elevating (7) 24 Mumbai Indians mentor (6) 25 Happiness, delight (3) 27 Popular cellphone manufacturer (5)

28 Artificial landing places for loading and unloading ships (5) 30 Golden calves? (5) 32 Wimp (4) 33 Of that race, class or kind (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Troops, 7 Parlance, 8 Xerxes, 10 Roots, 13 Sans, 14 Afro, 15 Past, 16 Lei, 17 Real, 19 Iced, 21 Heartache, 23 Moss, 24 Prey, 26 Cat, 27 To a T, 29 Mako, 32 Fern, 33 Aegis, 34 Safari, 35 Yachting, 36 Camera.

DOWN: 1 Opera, 2 Prior, 3 Caps, 4 Texas, 5 Ours, 6 Peeked, 9 Entice, 11 Off, 12 Tores, 13 Saltpan, 15 Par, 16 Lee, 18 Easter, 20 Chyme, 21 Hot, 22 Art, 23 Masala, 25 Ski, 28 Oriya, 30 Again, 31 Osage, 32 Face, 33 Agha.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1798 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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish

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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: 18 average; 20 good; 22 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: akin, napkin, nark, park, peak, perk, pike, piker, pink, prank, rake, rank, rink, risk, sake, sank, sink, sinker, skein, skier, skin, skinner, skip, snake, sneak, spank, spanker, spark, speak, spike, SPINNAKER.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

TOTAL ANNIHILATION

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India crush Australia by nine wickets in record run chase as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli & Shikhar Dhawan lead from the front

By Kushan Sarkar

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AIPUR: An inspired India pulled off an incredible ninewicket victory over Australia in the second cricket one-dayer, achieving the second highest ever run chase in ODI history in what turned out to be a high scoring contest.

Chasing an mammoth victory target of 360 on a belter of a track at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, India crossed the line with a 40 balls to spare as records tumbled like nine pins.

This is also India's highest ever successful run chase as the hosts restored parity 1-1 in the sevenmatch series.

Rohit Sharma (141 not out), Virat Kohli (100 not out) and Shikhar Dhawan (95) were the main contributors for India.

Virat Kohli (100 not out) took a more than decent Australian attack to the task with a fastest ever ODI century by an Indian and seventh fastest in the world, scored in only 52 balls. This is his 16th ODI century in 115 matches.

His innings had eight fours and seven sixes.

Rohit Sharma (141 not out from 123 balls) got a well-deserved third ODI century while Shikhar Dhawan (95) again showed love for anything Australian but was unlucky to miss out on a ton. It was a match where the Australians created a world record with their five top batsmen scoring half-centuries but the Indian batsmen proved they were better on the night.

The Australians now have the ignominy of ending second best in two highest run-chases having

Shane Watson for three successive boundaries.

In the next over from Clint McKay, Rohit got a couple of boundaries more as 26 runs came off these two overs. While Dhawan repeatedly charged out to the pacers piercing the off-side cordon, Rohit used field restrictions to good effect by lofting the deliveries over in-field.

Rohit hit Glenn Maxwell for a six over deep mid-wicket to bring up the team's 100 and then got his half century with a tickle down leg-side off Xavier Doherty.

If Dhawan muscled the deliveries, Rohit found a way to caress them to the boundary.

However, after reaching his 50, Dhawan upped the ante with some sizzling strokeplay before James Faulkner got him to edge one trying to hit one shot too many. His 86ball stay had 14 sweetly timed boundaries as he missed out on what would have been a well-deserved hundred.

Kohli did not take time to settle down as he raced to a half-century in only 27 balls with four huge sixes. Whether hitting Faulkner over long-off or smashing Watson over deep midwicket, each shot came out of the top drawer as India steadily inched towards victory with minimum fuss.

India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Earlier, Australian batsmen yet celebrate team's victory over Australia in again took the Indian bowling atthe second ODI in Jaipur on Wednesday. tack to the cleaners as they Sharma was awarded the man of the match. scored a massive 359 for five, faced similar fate against Her- and Shikhar are ready to take the equaling their highest ever total schelle Gibbs' South Africa seven legacy of Indian batting forward against India. Led from the front by their skipper George Bailey (92 years back, when they failed to in the next decade.

The victory was built on two not out), the Australian batsmen defend a mammoth score of 434.

Indian batting's 'Gen-Next' partnerships. An opening stand made merry of a listless Indian troika showed why they are not of 174 between Dhawan and attack on a good track. afraid of any target and re- Rohit followed by another 186 Brief Scores: Australia 359/5 in 50 asserted India's supremacy in the runs scored in only 17.2 overs be- overs [Aaron Finch 50, Phil Hughes 83, 50-over format. While bowling tween Rohit and Kohli. The duo Shane Watson 59, George Bailey 92 not continues to be a worrying factor put on 100 runs in only 62 balls. out, Glenn Maxwell 53] lost to India 362 for skipper Mahendra Singh The chase practically started in 43.3 overs [Rohit Sharma 141 not out, Dhoni, he should at least feel the ninth over when Dhawan, in Virat Kohli 100 not out, Shikhar Dhawan happy that Kohli along with Rohit his bid to break the shackles, hit 95] by nine wickets.

sense victory after South Africa slump I am very honest, was unfairly attacked: Srinivasan Pakistan BU DHABI: Pakistan's pace-

NEW DELHI: His integrity might have been questioned several times ever since the IPL spot-fixing scandal broke out but BCCI President N Srinivasan says he is a "very honest" man, who was "unfairly attacked" at the peak of the controversy that shook Indian cricket. Srinivasan, who was recently given the go ahead to take charge as BCCI President by the Supreme Court, insisted that he was targetted by the media for no good reason. "I am honest, very honest. And, I think my character has been seen in the last few months," said the Tamil Nadu strongman in an interview to

ESPNCricinfo.

Srinivasan's name was dragged into the scandal when his son-inlaw and Chennai Super Kings team principal Gurunath Meiyappan was arrested for alleged betting in the IPL. Meiyappan has since been charge-sheeted in the case.

Asked how he reacted when the Supreme Court allowed him to take charge, Srinivasan said, "I was pleased. People who have known me for a long time will believe what I say. In the sense that I am a person who has always focused on what to do next. I don't carry any grudges, I don't have any such feelings at all. That's how I am. People who have known me for years will attest to it. I will just move on. This happened, okay, fine, I dealt with it, I am glad, I am back, I go on," he added.

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cum-spin attack caught world number one Test team South Africa napping on the third day of the first Test here.

South Africa lost four top-order batsmen against a spirited Pakistan and now need another 121 runs to avoid an innings defeat at Sheikh Zayed Stadium and concede the lead in the two-Test series. AB de Villiers was unbeaten on 11 and with him nightwatchman Dale Steyn on naught on a day when Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq scored his fourth Test hundred and then sent his rivals into submission.

Pakistan removed Alviro Petersen (17), Graeme Smith (32) and Jacques Kallis (naught) by the 19th over and then first innings centurion Hashim Amla for ten to move closer to a big victory when bad light curtailed play seven overs early.

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IN BRIEF HIL to have mini auction next month

NEW DELHI: The Hero Hockey India League will conduct a mini players auction (closed bid) featuring over 150 players from around the world here on November 18, nearly two months ahead of the second season of the franchise-based event. Hockey India Secretary General and Hero Hockey India League Chairman Dr. Narinder Batra said the auction would give the franchisees a chance to buy new players to replace permanent withdrawals and complete their squads for the coming season. "The base prices for the players vary from USD 2,600 to USD 25,000. With the inclusion of a new team in HIL 2014, we can expect more spectacular hockey this time," Batra said. "The second season will be an exciting opportunity for the young and coming talent to leave its mark on this tournament.

We are sure Hero HIL 2014 will build on the massive landmark that the inaugural edition was," he added.

Sharif wants PCB to focus on reviving cricket ties with India

LAHORE: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has taken over as patron-inchief of the country's Cricket Board, has asked its Chairman Najam Sethi to focus on reviving bilateral series with India even if it has to be done at a neutral venue. "PM Sharif has tasked Najam Sethi to especially focus revival of cricketing ties with India even on a neutral venue," a close aide of Sharif told PTI. The aide said that Sharif's love for cricket "forced" him to appoint himself patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Earlier, this position was held by the President of Pakistan.

Saina, Kashyap reach second round, Sindhu crashes out

ODENSE: Top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap along with two other Indians sailed into the second round of the Denmark Super Series Premier with contrasting wins in the opening round, but it was curtains for P V Sindhu here. Defending champion Saina brushed aside Bulgaria's Stefani Stoeva 21-16 21-12 but world number 10 Sindhu failed to clear the first-round hurdle in the women's singles competition. World championship bronze medallist, Sindhu played her heart out before losing 19-21 20-22 to Japan's Eriko Hirose in a 50-minute contest. In the men's singles, Kashyap reached the second round after his opponent Daren Liew of Malaysia retired midway at 11-4.

Bhowmick returns to Churchill as Technical Director

Paceman Mohammad Irfan started aggressively, trapping Smith in front off the very first ball of the innings but Pakistan's referral was unsuccessful after the umpire initially ruled it not out. But Irfan struck in his sixth over when a rising delivery caught Petersen by surprise, the batsman failing to keep his glove out of the way before Adnan Akmal held the catch cleanly.

PANAJI: Subhash Bhowmick, who guided Churchill Brothers to their second I-League title last season as Technical Director, is back in the team fold after Sukhwinder Singh announced his resignation. Bhowmick was with the team training at Chowgule ground yesterday and he has left for Pune today along with the team for the I-League game against Pune FC. He will be formally appointed as Technical Director of the team next week after he is relieved by the IFA from the post of Technical Director of Bengal state team for the Santosh Trophy, official sources said. Churchill Brothers started the season with a bang remaining unbeaten in the ongoing Goa Professional League until they lost their opening match of the the I-League against Salgaocar.

Derby winner Jeremiah has sheer class

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PUNE RACES: HOW THEY RAN ON DERBY WEEK-END

Mrs. Deepa Dhunjibhoy presenting the Nanoli Stud Pune Derby Trophy at the presentation ceremony after the race. At right is Mr. Jaydev Modi.

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Way Out which is owned by Dr. Y.K. Hamied and others and trained by C.D. with as much as 61 kgs. on its Katrak being led in after it won the Keeneland Juvenille Fillis Million. At back.

Rajasthan Royals left, all smiles is trainer C.D. Katrak. should rest now. The winner was trained by H.J. Antia. It was available in the ring at 4.5 to one last time out it finished close behind Storm Tracker.

A surprisingly good run was by Vunille. Note the run of Amadens. It has come back to form.

Trainer C.D. Katrak led in a double Hawaiian Princess in the F.A.K.A. Irani Trophy Watch Mighty King which came fourth in the race. Katrak’s second win was with Way Out which is owned by Dr. Y.K. Hameed, N. Amensy and Mr. K. Hamied. Way Out won start to finish.

Trainer H.J. Antia receiving the Noshir and Dolly dhunjibhoy Sprint Million Trophy. At right is Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, chairman of RWITC and his wife Mrs. Deepa Dhunjibhoy.

Dallas gets three

On Saturday, Dallas Todywalla led in three winners. In the first race, there were three runners – all trained by Dallas. The winner was Falco Nero. In the Indictment Trophy, the winner was Blue Ace which opened – in the ring – at 8 to 1. There was a close finish in the race. The third win was Zoraavar in the Hyatt Regency Pune Trophy.

Narendra Lagad trained two horses – Capitano and Flying Kiss – were favourites in the race. Everyone in the racecourse backed those two Falco Nero which won the Sir Sultan Chenoy Trophy being led in by trainer horses, Capitano (Every) won Dallas Todywalla. carrying top weight, won the race in a close finish. And in the Rordl and Partner Trophy, flying Kiss was regarded as a certainty. It could only come second in the race. It was stated later that Flying Kiss rider Banu Pratap Singh had lost his whip.

Trainer Imtiaz Sait leading in Holy Bull after its win in the Volkswagen India Trophy.

owned by two others: R.R. Jhunjhunwala and Jaydev Mody who led in the horse and received the Nanoli Stud Trophy from Mrs. Deepa Dhunjibhoy. The horse was led in by Jaydev Mody.

Jeremah ran away with the race. Bred at the Sohna highly successful Sohna stud. It gave ample indication that it will figure in a big way in the Indian Derby in Mumbai in February. Circle of Life, another horse trained by Pesi Shroff came second.

The horse is trained by the top trainer Pesi Shroff. Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, chairman of the RWITC who sponsored the race owns the Nanoli Stud. Pesi Shroff trained Sheer class won the Vinayak Trophy beating favourite Presidential.

The Noshir and Dolly Dhunjibhoy Sprint Million rae was won by H.J. Antia trained H.J. Antia. The family of late Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Dhunjibhoy sponsored the race. Nephyer, trained by Bezan Chenoy should not have been the favourite –

Blue Ace being led in after it won the Indictment Trophy. At extreme left is trainer Dallas Todywalla.

Hawaian Princess being led in after it won the F.A. and K.A. Irani Trophy.

At extreme left is trainer C.D. Katrak.

Haresh Mehta is in construction business which takes either Haresh Mehta him to some foreign counnor his son Manav tries. He was there as large as Mehta were present to life when his horse Versaki lead in Jeremiah after it won trained by C.D. Katrak won the Nanoli Stud Pune Derby. the race in 2009. Jeramiah is

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Runs to remember: Mighty King, Capri, Way Out, Sword of Honour,Youille, Teremiah, Circle of Life, Sheer Class, National Pride, Song of Africa, Cent Per Cent, Al Zamarud, Flying Kiss.

Zoraavar which won the Hayat Regency Pune Trophy race being led in after it won the race. At extreme left is trainer Dallas Todywalla.

Rio being led in after it won the Pune Police Commissioner Trophy. At extreme left is trainer Malesh Narredu.

LORDS CENTURION ‘AGARKAR’ CALLS IT A DAY

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Mumbai skipper Ajit Agarker retires from cricket

By Neil Joshi

surpassing Dennis Lillee’s record which he held for a good 11 years UMBAI: He will be re- and completing the tally in only membered to be the his 23rd game until Ajantha fastest to capture 50 wick- Mendis achieved the feat from just ets in a one-day international, a 19 matches.

His best performance in Tests world record then and more so for the century he scored at the Mecca was his match-winning 6-41 against of cricket, the Lords. Former In- Australia at Adelaide in 2003-04. His dian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar in a finest performance with the bat in surprising announcement hung Tests was his unbeaten 109 against his boots from all forms of cricket England at Lord’s in 2002 someon Wednesday just before the thing, which has eluded Sachin Ranji Trophy season was set to Tendulkar to date at that venue. In commence from October 27- ODIs, his highest individual score was 95 against the West Indies at 30 against Haryana.

Rohit Sharma has been Jamshedpur in 2002-03. However, appointed the skipper of during the same series in Australia, the Mumbai team for the the former Mumbai skipper was Ranji season; however, credited with seven ducks in a row due to his commit- and was among the talking points ments with the na- throughout the test series.

The 35-year-old Mumbaikar led tional side, it will be Mumbai pacer Za- Mumbai to victory in the 2012-13 heer Khan who will edition of the Ranji Trophy for the don the skipper’s first time as the captain. Speaking hat against exclusively to ADC, Agarkar said Haryana in that it was a conscious decision as he didn’t want to hold up a youngLahli.

A g a r k a r ster’s place in the national side represented which he led till the last season. “I India in 26 thought of it long time back and I Tests, 191 was preparing myself for the next ODIs and season. I tried too hard but it is four T20 tough to go through the grind all I n t e r n a - over again. I am 35 now and it is not t i o n a l s , easy for a bowler. But then I thought from 1998 if I would be playing I would just to 2007. He hold up a place of a youngster. I took 288 wickets in ODIs don’t want to do that and it wasn’t and 58 wickets in Tests. He right on my behalf. I could have easwas a member of the Indian ily been a part of the team since I team that won the inaugu- was the captain but it would have ral ICC World T20, played been unfair for the team,” said Ajit Agarkar. He said he has still to come in South Africa in 2007.

In 1998, Agarkar estab- to terms with this decision and as it lished a record for taking the was a highly emotional decision. “It fastest fifty wickets in ODIs was a very emotional one and it isn’t

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Aditya enters Round of 16 at Indian Open

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EW DELHI: Ace India cueist Aditya Mehta rode on his safety play to beat England's Hammad Miah 4-1 and enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Indian Open world snooker ranking tournament, here.

Cali World Games gold medallist Mehta, who had beaten former World champion Peter Ebdon in the previous round, was better at safety play that marked the contest and it helped him especially in the fifth frame when he made up a 40-point deficit before clearing the table after Miah missed the yellow.

Although Mehta's victory was expected, the 27-year-old from

Mumbai, ranked 72nd, was made to fight in every frame by the World No.107 Miah, who is playing in his first season on the pro tour.

The 20-year-old Miah had his chances when he constructed a break of 97 in the first frame that underlined his potential but his inexperience on the pro circuit cost him dear.

Mehta took the second frame on runs of 28 and 42 after conceding the first frame 20-97 to Miah, who had lost against the Indian 0-5 in their previous meeting. Mehta then had the next three frames with a high break of 67 in the fourth, followed by the 27 in the fifth. Bangladesh-origin Miah, who was born in England, let go a 40-point lead in the fifth and misjudged a yellow to leave Mehta in position to clear the table.

After the match, Mehta, who had beaten Miah 5-0 in the Shanghai Masters qualifying tournament, said, "I played better safety today and forced a few mistakes from my opponent. In the first frame, I missed an easy pink and he made a 97,”he added.

an easy decision. It struck me after I finished typing the letter last night [Tuesday] and I have announced it to the Mumbai Cricket Association officials today, so it will still take some time to sink in,” he added.

Agarkar who has 299 first class wickets along with 420 in the List A format recollected his journey from the maidans in Mumbai to the dressing rooms he shared over the course of nine years of international cricket and 17 years of first class cricket. “I started playing cricket when I was 12 under Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park and it has been a long journey for me. I will miss the conversations and the time I shared in the Indian and the Mumbai dressing room.

However, it wasn’t an impulsive decision though I feel very emotional about it,” he said.

The Adelaide test match will always hold a special memory and at the out set, the man himself, feels that six wickets for 41 runs was one of his best. “That was a very important test match since we won that match, it wouldn’t have been special if we were on the losing side. I rate that as one of my best bowling efforts in international cricket.”

However, he went on to add another feather to his hat with a brilliant century and was the last man standing with an unbeaten 109 runs when all the batsmen fell prey to the English seam attack. “It is always good to get a 100 at Lords. It isn’t something that happens all the time. Getting a hundred at Lords is special. That was one of my top innings but we lost that match. If we hadn’t then probably that would have been my best test,” he said.

China junior girls upset India A

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IN BRIEF George’s hat-trick Infant Jesus seals win

MUMBAI: Jills George played a stellar role by notching up a hat-trick which was instrumental in Infant Jesus ‘B’, Vasai scraping to a narrow 3-2 victory over a determined Sacred Heart ‘C’, Santacruz in a men’s match of the 26thWillingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) annual Inter-Parish Rink Football Tournament, played under floodlights at the WCG tennis courts. Virat Kamble netted both the goals for the losing side. Later in the day, Our Lady of Rosary ‘A’, Mazagaon overcame Our Lady of Fatima ‘A’, Sewri by a close 2-1 margin. Meanwhile in a ladies contest, Mount Carmel, Bandra riding on Abigail Fernandes’ brace outsmarted St. Joseph’s, Mira Road 3-0. Lian Fernandes got the third goal for the Bandra side.

Shlok cruises ahead

MUMBAI: Favourite Shlok Makhija of Khar Gymkhana warned up for sterner tests ahead with a comfortable boys’ under-13 second round win, in the IGOPL Offshore Junior & Doubles Handicap Squash Tournament, at the Khar Gymkhana. Makhija eased past Amaan Habibulla who endured a gruelling 3-2 win over a gritty Rahul Mehta earlier in the first round, after leading 2-0. In the handicap doubles, Ashish M and B. Dron encountered a stiff challenge before overcoming Harish and Pankaj 15-13, 7-15, 15-14, while Vivek and Rajan beat Sandeep and Alok 15-13, 11-15, 15-13 in exciting action.

Ambani trounce Sharma

MUMBAI: Parth Ambani emerged victorious over Vivaan Sharma beating him 11-4, 11-1, 11-1 to go through to the semi final on the second day of the IGOPL- Offshore Khar Gymkhana Squash Tournament. In the other clashes, Shaan Dalal defeated Jai Lekraj 114, 11-4, 8-11, 9-11, 11-5 in a closely fought encounter to enter the second round of the Boys under 15 category, whereas Shlok Makhija crushed Aman Habibulla 11-1, 11-0, 11-1 in the boys under 12 category and sailed through to the third round of the tourney.

Liverpool FC, DSK Shivajians FC launch Academy in India

PUNE: Liverpool Football Club joined hands with DSK Shivajians Football Club announced a full-time coaching academy in India, LFC International Football Academy, DSK. This academy will be a world class purpose-built residential complex, featuring full-size pitches, practice areas, classrooms, changing rooms, a gym, canteen, lecture theatre, residential and medical facilities.

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UMBAI: Third seeds China kicked off their campaign with a surprise 3-0 win over top seeds India A in a Group I Junior Girls tie, in the $US8000 Reliance India Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis Championships, that got under way at the NSCI Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium on Wednesday.

Little known Chinese girls Yanmei Yang and Li Anqi were the underdogs but ignored the reputations of the host players to snatch a sensational win. Yang overcame world No. 60 Suthirtha Mukherjee 3-1 in the opening singles, while Anqi rallied from 1-2

down to prevail over world No. 30 Manika Batra in a 3-2 thriller. Yang and Anqi later combined to win the doubles 3-0 to complete the rout.

India A made amends later to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals alive when they beat India C 3-0. Meanwhile, India B junior girls qualified for the semi-finals from Group II, following wins over India D and IndiaChina. Joining the girls in the last four were India A and B junior boys. In the Cadet boys, India A registered wins over United Arab Emirates and India C to qualify, while India’s A and B squads qualified in the Cadet girls category.

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