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Mumbai Mayor puts up Rs.100 crore to develop aircraft carrier as museum and dock it in BMC jurisdiction

Mayor Sunil Prabhu along with civic leaders and navy officials inspecting an aircraft on board IMS Vikrant

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

Vikrant as a museum that will encourage children to esides providing join the Indian Navy. For this civic amenities, project we are planning to maintaining mu- make a budget provision of seums and recreation facili- Rs.100 crore,” said Mayor ties for citizens is also the Sunil Prabhu. civic body’s discretionary reA delegation of the Brihansponsibility under the civic mumbai Municipal Corporaact. We want to develop IMS tion (BMC) led by Mayor (Indian Museum Ship) Prabhu on Tuesday visited

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side the US Embassy in Delhi. The Ministry of Exndia has hit back ternal Affairs (MEA) had strongly at the United requested the police to reStates of America over the move barricades from outpublic arrest and strip- side the US Embassy and search of Deputy Consul to also open the parking General Devyani Khobra- for the public, sources said. In another stern step, gade by New York police with Delhi Police removContinued on pg 5 « ing barricades from out-

SSC countdown see pg 12 Is this the big fight? Between AAP vs Anna or Cong vs NCP followers?

Dumbbells and weights for company

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CITY OPINIONS

Do you think the Jan Lokpal bill in its current form has the teeth to tackle corruption? Munna Hake Student Yes. Something is better than nothing! Slowly over time, new changes can be added in Jan Lokpal Bill to give it more power and teeth. Ajay Valecha Student Yes. My humble wish is that the bill should be passed as soon as possible and hope corruption can be curbed.

Punit Bhavsar Working professional Yes. This is a beginning. There is a hope of corruption being tackled with the passing of the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Sanjay Mishra Journalist I don’t think so. Even the prime minister should also come under the purview of the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Rizwan Ansari Businessman No bill in this country can tackle corruption. Every politician and authorities will find some loophole for corruption.

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VASTU TIP OF THE DAY One should never keep three Ganapati idols in the office temple. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

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Mumbai University’s M.P.Ed students sit inside gymnasium, storeroom for their lectures

By Yatin Ingle

The varsity carries out its lectures in a store-room or gymnasium where benches have been set up. A portable black-board has been put for the teachers. A student, who did not wish to be named, says “Since the day we joined the course, our lectures are been going on inside this gymkhana-storeroom. We have also requested the varsity to allocate classrooms for us but no action has been taken yet”. On August 28, 2013, the ADC had reported that the water in the swimming pool has turned stagnant and is infested with larvae, while the bushes surrounding the pool are overgrown. The tennis court has turned into a muddy lawn and the table tennis area is being used for storage; but the varsity has not taken necessary action. Dr. Naresh Chandra, Pro ViceChancellor, MU said, “The varsity has already started renovating the sports complex and the classrooms will also be renovated soon”.

he Mumbai University (MU) has decided to renovate its sports complex but the classrooms and lecture houses in this complex still await their turn. Since 2007, the varsity has not renovated the classrooms in the sports complex, whereas the gymnasium is filled with equipments along with benches. With no other classrooms, helpless students sit alongside weights and dumbbells for their lectures and exams. In 2003, Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar, former Vice-Chancellor, MU, had proposed a plan for a sports complex with a budget of Rs.9 crore. According to sources, as the MU completed 150 years, an amount of Rs.31 crore was added to the existing budget. Along with courts and a gymkhana, this sports complex also compromises classrooms for the course of Masters of Physical Education (M.P.Ed).

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MU to mark JBIMS Hazare, MP CM Chouhan to get SIES awards students on 60 By A Staff Reporter

Varsity will mark JBIMS students who attempted a 100 marks paper, on 60 marks By Yatin Ingle

ffected students of the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBMIS) who were forced to attempt a 100 marks question paper, instead of a 60 marks paper, will now have less to worry about. According to the varsity, it has been decided that the students will be compensated by being marked on 60. On November 28, around 400 MBA students who were writing their first semester ‘Introduction to Computers’ exams, were given a wrong question paper of 100 marks instead of their question paper of 60 marks. When the stu-

dents brought the discrepancy to the notice of the authorities, they were told that they had to attempt the paper they were given. On Monday, December 16, the MU had scheduled a meeting of the Board of Examinations (BOE) to resolve the problem and after a discussion the BOE declared that the students will be marked on 60 marks, thus preventing any losses.

citation and a shawl. The highlight of the programme he three time Chief Minister of includes presentation of a special Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh award to Princess Irene of Greece Chouhan and social activist Anna who had contributed immensely for Hazare will be in Mumbai to receive the Vedic studies of our country. She the SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra was influenced by the teachings of Saraswati National Eminence Sri Ramana Maharishi and also beAward on Saturday, December 21 at came a disciple of then Jagadguru, 5.30 p.m. at the Shanmukananda Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Hall, Matunga. Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti PeeThey will receive the award for tam. political leadership and community Princess Irene, sister of the King service respectively, along with Sci- Constantine, has specialised in entist Dr. Palle Rama Rao for Sci- Vedanta philosophy contained in ence and Technology and the the Vedas of India, specifically AdSanskrit scholar Nochur Venkatara- vaita in Chennai. Besides her other man for Pravachana Kartha. projects in India, the princess supThe Kanchi Sankaracharaya, Sri ports the international Vedic library Jayendra Saraswati will be present- at Kanchi. She had also earlier suping the award which has been insti- plied precious cows to India and tuted in memory of the late Seer of other countries to use them to proKanchi, Sri Chandrasekharendra vide milk for the undernourished Saraswati. The award carries a cash poor children. She was also against prize of Rs.2.5 lakh, a 5 ft tall lamp, a animal slaughter.

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President Zainuddin Bandukwala welcoming the various Consul Generals of different states: Under the presidentship of Zainuddin Bandukwala, a reception was held by the Indo-Arab Society at Islam Gymkhana on 17 December to felicitate H E Hamad Mohammad Al-Dosari, the new Consul General of the state of Qatar and H E Mansour Saad Alolaimi, the new Consul General of The State of Kuwait, and of the Sultanate of Oman, H E Mubaraq Al Hinai. There was well-deserved turnout of members and distinguished guests who witnessed a memorable evening.

Corporator and MBMC ward officer nabbed for extorting `1.5 lakh

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By Suresh Golani

wo persons including a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator and a ward officer in the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) were arrested by the Mumbai unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday afternoon for accepting a bribe to shelter

an illegal construction in Uttan near Bhayandar. According to ACB officials, the accused – who have been identified as Ashok Tiwari, an NCP corporator who heads Ward No. 1 in the MBMC, and ward officer Sunil Yadav – had demanded money from the complainant Mohammed Ashraf Aslam Qureshi, to shelter illegally con-

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structed bunglows on the UttanDhavgi Road. Yadav had recently slapped a case under the relevant sections of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act against Qureshi, and had demanded money in order to refrain from demolishing the illegal constructions. Qureshi approached the Mumbai unit of the ACB and registered a com-

plaint, following which a team led by ACP Maruti Jadhav and Chandrakant Katkar laid a trap and caught the duo red handed accepting a bribe of Rs.1.5 lakh at the ward office in Bhayandar on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the ACB team carried out search operations at Tiwari’s flat in the 90-feet road area of Bhayandar (West). It should be noted that this is the

second trap laid by the ACB in less than a week. A lady clerk attached to the local ward office in Mira Road was arrested by the ACB after she was caught red handed accepting a bribe, allegedly on behalf of her superior, to hand over a marriage certificate. The ACB team is probing the involvement of the concerned ward official.

Anna to end fast only after Wife, paramour held for murder LS passes Lokpal Bill By Suresh Golani By A Special Correspondent

ocial crusader Anna Hazare has made it clear that he will break his fast only after the Lokpal Bill is passed in the Lok Sabha today. Anna, who is on a hunger strike for the Lokpal Bill, was jubilant after the bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha last evening. The 45-year-old long battle for the Lokpal Bill came towards an end yesterday as the Rajya Sabha passed the historic bill. The most prominent of the group of anti-graft bills on the anvil, the Lokpal Bill establishes a lokpal at the central level and asks states to establish lokayuktas in a year’s time, from the date of notification of the law. The format Anna Hazare may break his fast today.

of the lokayukta will be left to the state assemblies to decide. After the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the Lokpal Bill, Anna addressed the crowd gathered at Ralegan Siddhi. In his speech he thanked the MPs for lending him their support. However, he refused to break his fast saying tat he will do so only after the Lok Sabha endorsed the bill. Significantly, celebrations broke out in Ralegan Siddhi the moment the Rajya Sabha sanctioned the much awaited Lokpal Bill. People came out onto the streets and started shouting slogans supporting Anna Hazare. The Indian national flag were also waved by villagers at the venue of Anna’s hunger strike. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Noted industrialist Kamal Morarka and wife Bharti Morarka visited an exhibition at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery displaying the works of India’s best-loved political cartoonist R.K. Laxman. The ‘Indian Master’s Retrospective’ includes over 200 cartoons, old and new, sketched by Laxman. The cartoonist handed over an autographed copy of the book to Kamal Morarka.

leuths of the Thane (rural) police have arrested a woman and her paramour on charges of murdering her husband in the Manvelpada area of Virar on December 13. According to the police, the body of 35-year-old Yograj Gokul Bahadur was recovered from the backyard of his tenement in Virar. After post-mortem reports confirmed that Bahadur was strangled to death, a case under sections 302 of the Indian Penal Code was registered at the Virar police station. Investigations revealed that the

deceased had strained relations with his wife, Sujata (26), after he learnt about her extra-marital affair with Sachin Patang Bhalerao (27), a resident of Kandivli. During rounds of sustained interrogation, Sujata confessed to having her husband murdered in connivance with her paramour. “We have arrested Sujata and Sachin for the the murder. Both have been remanded to police custody till December 21, after being produced before the Sessions Court in Vasai, ” confirmed investigating officer API Asif Baig.

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authorities have asked for all details, including salaries paid to all Indian staff employed in US consulates, including those working as domestic helps by the Americans families in India. To determine if they’re paying tax or not, India has also asked for visa details of all teachers at US schools in the country and what they’re being paid and details of their bank accounts. The slew of diplomatic measures has been taken to leave the US “in no doubt of seriousness of India’s concern over the issue of Devyani Khobragade.“ In an exceptionally strong stand, India is recalling all consulate personnel ID cards and made it clear that the law of strict reciprocity is in place. So if the US says that Devyani has limited immunity, a similar procedure will be applicable for US diplomats stationed in India. All import clearances for the US Embassy have also been stopped, which means American diplomats cannot import anything. There will be no special privilege to US diplomats and all of them will have to move through normal channels including immigration, customs and security check at the Indian airports. India has also withdrawn all airport passes for consulates and embassy vehicles which mean they cannot get priority treatment and will have to park their vehicles as ordinary passengers after paying the fee.

process was supposed to start yesterday. However, Kiran Pigankar filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court requesting that this historical warship be saved and suggested that it be converted into a national museum. The next hearing of the case will be held on January 16, 2014. The delegation visited IMS Vikrant at the Western Naval Command where the ship has been anchored for more than a decade. Leader of opposition in the BMC, Devendra Amberka, objected to this move saying it is not the responsibility of the civic body. He said, “The ship is anchored in the Arabian Sea so it is not in the jurisdiction of the corporation. It is the responsibility of the Centre, state government and the Navy to develop it into a museum.” Mayor Prabhu said, “The Centre and the state government have failed and so we are stepping in. In the last four fiscal budgets, we have been making a budget provision of Rs.25 crore every year (a total of Rs.100 crore). This ship is at dock and not in the Arabian Sea. It will later be put up in some open space in the jurisdiction of the corporation.”

06 THANKSGIVING May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the helpless pray for us. Say this prayer for nine times nine days. Your prayer will be answered by the eighth day. Publication must be promised. C-26767 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved , preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of hopeless pray for us. D. Ramakrishna Patnaik, D. Janaki Patnaik, D. Sri Prakash & Geeta. C-26975 Thanks to Infant Jesus for all favours granted and for showering his blessings and being with our whole family in all respects and at all times. Ramakrishna Patnaik, Janaki Patnaik, Sri Prakash, Shashi, Swathi & Suraj. C-26976 Thanks to St. Jude for all favours granted and for showering his blessings and being with our whole family in all respects and at all times. Janaki Patnaik, Ramakrishna Patnaik, Sri Prakash, Shashikanthi, Swathi, Suraj & Geeta. C-26977

CHANGE OF BIRTHDATE

I Smt. Florinda Lourenciana Santana Alphonso making this Affidavit No: 32AA 965902 that my true and correct date of birth is 12th November, 1940 but in my passport my date of birth has been recorded as 12th November, 1944 due to unavoidable mistake. C-26987

CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Mohd. Tahfoor Tayyab Qureshi to Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Tayyab Qureshi as per Affidavit dated 13-12-2013. C-26978 I have changed my name from Ms. Prerna Tulshiram Kate to Mrs. Prerna Vinod Todankar as per Gazette No. X-16879. C-26979 I, Nilamben Popatlal Munjani, have changed my name to Nilam Bharat Vaja Vide Deed Poll/Affidavit dated 8th November, 2013. C-26980 I have changed my name from Niramalakshi Srinivas Salian to Nirmala Salian as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-26982 I have changed my name from S. Shesappa Salian to Shesa Salian as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-26981 I have changed my name from Sushila to Tejali Tukaram Kamble as per Affidavit. C-26983

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CLASSIFIEDS I Caroline Valentina D'Costa have changed my name to Caroline D'Costa vide Affidavit dated 14/12/2013. C-26984 I have changed my name from Samir Ahmed Shaikh to Sameer Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-26985 I have changed my name from Shabir Rakumsahab Shaikh to Shabbir Rukumsahab Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-26986 I have changed my name from Mr. Urvishkumar Hasmukhbhai Shah to Mr. Urvish Hasmukhbhai Shah as per Affidavit No. HW 748464 dated 5th October, 2013. C-26988 I have changed my old name from Vijaya Pandurang Kudtarkar to new name Mrs. Sangeeta Manohar Narkar as per Affidavit dated 13/12/2013. C-26989 I have changed my name from Swarupa Chandrakant Ambre, to ‘Mansvini Sandeep Parab’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-45853) Dated: 07/11/2013. C-26990 I have changed my name from Nelufar Mohammed Ishmailkha to ‘Ayesha Wasim Chauhan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-14079) Dated: 19/07/2012. C-26991 I have changed my name from Mothiraj Anthony William Gnanaprakasam, to ‘Anthony William Gnanaprakasam’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-50457) Dated: 05/12/2013. C-26992 I have changed my name from Murtuza Mustaque Partapurwala to ‘Murtuza Mustaque Arthunawala’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013. C-26993 I have changed my name from Rijwana Banu Tar Mohamed Tailli, to ‘Rizwana Mohmed Asif’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/12/2013. C-26994 I have changed my name from Ayub Abdul Rahim Sheliya, to ‘Ayub Abdul Rahim Selia’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/12/2013. C-26995 I have changed my name from Salma Ayub Sheliya, to ‘Salma Ayub Selia’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/12/2013. C-26996 I have changed my name from Shyam Sunder Jain, to ‘Shyam Jain’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/12/2013. C-26997 I have changed my name from Dharmendra Kumar Manilal Kanojiya, to ‘Dharmendra Manilal Kanojiya’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/12/2013. C-26998 I have changed my name from Rashid Gulam Rasul, to ‘Rashid Gulam Rasool Maredia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-51420) Dated: 05/12/2013. C-26999 I, Ayesha Begum Syed have changed my Son’s name from Afrid Farid Syed, to ‘Rouf Farid Syed’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 47347) Dated: 21/11/2013. C-26700

I have changed my name from Ziyauddin Kamaruddin Shaikh, to ‘Ziauddin Qamruddin Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-51976) Dated: 12/12/2013. C-26701 I have changed my name from Arbin Motilal Chauhan, to ‘Arvind Motilal Chauhan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 14/12/2013. C-26702 I have changed my name from Srikantakumar Panda to Srikant Panda as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27003 I have changed my name from Noorsaba Mohd Ayub Qureshi to Noorusabah Mohamad Ayub Qureshi as per Affidavit dated 16th December, 2013. C-27004 I have changed my name from Sajid Ali Inayat Ali to Sajid Ali Inayat Ali Sayed as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27005 I have changed my name from Meghana to Meghna Chandrakant Mehta as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27006 I have changed my name from Balkesh Bano to Bilkish Abdul Aziz Qureshi as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27007 I have changed my name from Abdul Aziz to Abdul Aziz Qureshi as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27008 I have changed my name from Balkesh Bano Abdul Aziz to Bilkish Abdul Aziz Qureshi as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27009 I have changed my name from Prahlad Mishra to Radhekrishna Mishra as per Affidavit dated 18th September, 2013. C-27010 I have changed my name from Prahlad / Radhekrishna / Radhakrishna Mishra to Radhaykrishna Mishra as per Affidavit dated 01st October, 2013. C-27011 I have changed my name from Nita Ramniklal Shah to Neeta Ketan Kamdar as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27012 I have changed my name from Amrita Singh Harbajan to Amrita Kaur Wadavan as per Affidavit dated 17th December, 2013. C-27013 I have changed my name from Yeshwant Dattu Patil to Yeshwant Dattatray Patil as per Maharashtra Gazette No. (U-41640). C-27014 I Sattar Abdul Karim Shaikh changed my minor daughter name from Heeba Sattar Abdul Karim Shaikh to Zainab Sattar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27015 I have changed my name from Mohamed Yusuf to Mohammed Yusuf Ishaque Momin as per Affidavit. C-27016

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013 I have changed my name from Shoib Alam Khan to Mohammed Shoeb Khan as per Affidavit. C-27017

I Hakim Shaikh have changed my name to Abdul Hakim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27032

I have changed my name from Muhammed Akbar Shakeel Ahmed to Mohammed Akbar Shakeel Ahmed Qureshi as per Affidavit dated 17/12/2013. C-27018

I Gaikwad Babay Ramchandra have changed my name to Devyani Dattatray Dusane as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27033

I have changed my name from Harshadkumar Hargovind Trivedi to Harshad Hargovinddas Trivedi as per Affidavit dated : 17/12/2013. C-27019 I have changed my name from Gitabahen Chunilal Bhatt /Gitabahen Harshadkumar Trivedi to Geeta Harshad Trivedi as per Affidavit dated : 17/12/2013. C-27020 I have changed my name from Pankaj Chandanmal to Pankaj Chandan Solanki as per deed poll Affidavit. C-27021 I have changed my name from Chandanmal Chhogmal to Chandan Chhogmal Solanki as per deed poll Affidavit. C-27022 I have changed my name from Indravati Chandanmal to Indira Chandan Solanki as per deed poll Affidavit. C-27023 I have changed my name from Jankhana Narendrakumar Sanghavi to Zankhana Narendra Sanghvi as per deed poll Affidavit dated 16 December 2013. C-27024 I have changed my name from Waseem Nasimuddin Shaikh to Wasim Nasimuddin Shaikh as per Maharashtra Gazette No(U-41108). C-27025 I have changed my name from Hafizabanoo Mohamed Ashraf Tabani to Hafiza Mohamed Ashraf Tabani as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.18/12/2013. C-27026 I have changed my name from Asgar Ali Abdul Hadi to Aliasgar Abdul Hadi Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 16 Dec 2013. C-27027 I have changed my name from Kirtikumar Mansukhlal Panchal alias Kirtibhai Mansukhlal Panchal to Kirti Mansukhlal Panchal as per Affidavit Dated: 16 Dec 2013. C-27028 I Bhatt Rakesh Chandra Premlal have changed my name to Bhatt Rakesh Premlal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/12/13. C-27029 I Miss Sangeeta Vinodrai Mehta have changed my name to Mrs. Sangita Kaushik Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/12/13. C-27030 I Vikas Pandurang Nikalaje have changed my name to Vikas Pandurang Nikalje as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/12/13. C-27031

I Mohammed Gaus Kadar Sab have changed my name to Mohammed Gaus Kadar Sab Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/12/13. C-27034 I Kadar Sab Kamal Sab have changed my name to Kadar Sab Kamal Sab Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/12/13. C-27035 I Malanbi Kadar Sab have changed my name to Malanbi Kadar Sab Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/12/13. C-27036 I Mohan Bagri have changed my name to Shree Mohan Bagri as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/12/13. C-27037 I Sweta Mohan Bagri have changed my name to Sweta Shree Mohan Bagri as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/12/13. C-27038 I Ashapak Shaikh have changed my name to Ashfaque Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27039 I Kundan Dinesh Panchal have changed my name To Kunda Dinesh Panchal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27040 I Gulamhussain have changed my name to Gulamhussain Siddhiki as per Deedpoll Affidavi. C-27041 I Asmabai Mohijbhai Kothlia have changed my name to Asma Najmi Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27042 I Hiren Jaysukhbhai Patel have changed my name to Hiren Jaysukhbhai Viradiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27043 I Bharti Jaysukhbhai Patel have changed my name to Bharti Jaysukhbhai Viradiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27044 I Jaysukhbhai M. Patel have changed my name to Jaysukhbhai M. Viradia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27045 I Paras Jaysukhbhai Patel have changed my name to Paras Jaysukhbhai Viradia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27046 I Viralkumar Manji Parmar have changed my name to Viral Manji Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27047 I Jahid Anis Mohd. Saleh Ansari have changed my name to Zahid Anis Mohd. Saleh Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27048

I Atif Zainnuddin Sayyed have changed my name to Atif Zainuddin Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27049 I Zainnuddin Noor Mohammed Sayyed have changed my name to Zainuddin Noor Mohammed Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27050 I Yasmin Zainnuddin Sayyed have changed my name to Yasmin Zainuddin Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27051 I Afreen Abdul Malkani & Malkani Aafreen Abdul have changed my name to Afreen Abdul Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27052 I Abdul Malkani have changed my name to Abdul Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27053 I Noori Abdul Malkani & Nuriben Abdul Malkani have changed my name to Noori Abdul Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27054 I Nuri Abdul Malkani have changed my name to Noori Abdul Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27055 We Mr. Abdul Memon & Mrs. Noori Abdul Memon have changed our minor son’s name from Malkani Liyakat Abdul to Memon Liyakat Abdul as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27056 I have changed my name from Mr. Abdul Kaish Mohd Alim to Mr. Abdul Kaish Mohammed Alim Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27057 I have changed my name from Naved Ahmed Mahimi to Naved Mahimi as per Affidavit. C-27058 I have changed my name from Hamid Pasha Mohd Sardar Ali to Hamid Sardarali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27059 I have changed my name from Mohd Sardar Ali Mehboob Ali to Sardarali Mehboob Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27060 I have changed my name from Noorjaha Mohd Sardar Ali to Noorjaha Sardarali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27061 I have changed my name from Shilpa Dinkar Thakur to Samiksha Sandeep Sawant as per Affidavit. C-27062 I have changed my name from Chandulal Sohanraj Sundesha to Chandraprakash Sohanraj Sundesha as per Affidavit. C-27063 I have changed my name from Ranjana Shashikant Kapileshwar to Ranjan Shashikant Kapileshwar as per Affidavit. C-27064

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aghuveer Singh (23), son of deceased actress Sandhya Singh, surrendered himself before the city crime branch on Monday. The apex court had rejected Raghuveer’s plea for anticipatory bail last week. Coincidentally, the date of his arrest was the same as the date the FIR was filed last year, after Sandhya went missing on December 13, 2012. When the police interrogated Raghuveer, he stated that his mother had left home to go to the bank and never returned, whereas the maids at home were told by Raghuveer that Sandhya was visiting her brother in Juhu. The Mumbai Crime Branch then arrested Raghuveer on the basis of suspicion and produced him in the Belapur court in Navi Mumbai yesterday, where he was remanded to police cus-

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Raghuveer Singh being led away by crime branch sleuths, yesterday. tody till 27 December. When the ADC spoke to Jayprakash Singh, Sandhya’s husband about his son’s arrest, he appeared calm and said, “The court will decide and justice will be given to the one who deserves it”. Kokila Kalra, Raghuveer’s

29 year-old driver of a Bollywood actress has been arrested by the Santacruz Police for making lewd phone calls and sending allegedly to the actress. The accused driver, Jaykesh Singh was arrested from his residence in Matunga where he lived with his family. Singh, who was working as a private driver and came in contact with the victim, Rakhi Vijan during a trip to Shirdi, when he was hired for one day. During the journey, Singh had got Vijan’s cellphone number and begin harassing her on phone. According to Santacruz Police sources, after the com-

lawyer said, “There is no proper evidence found to prove that Raghuveer has murderered his mother. I cannot comment on the case as of now. Let us wait till the next hearing.” khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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28-year-old Kandivli based BMC school teacher has been arrested by the Samta Nagar Police for allegedly molesting a 10 year-old girl inside a class room. The accused had al-

legedly been molesting the girl whom he was teaching after school hours over the last three days. According to sources from the Samta Nagar Police, the accused Ankush Jadhav is a Hindi teacher attached to a BMC school, while the victim is student of Class 3. The incident came to light

on Monday evening after the victim told her mother that she was not feeling well and that her body was hurting. Her mother then took her to a doctor to have her checked. However, she received the shock of her life when the doctor told her that the child had confided to him about a man inserting his fingers into her and molesting her. The victim’s mother first took the child home and later to the Samta Nagar Po-

Singh’s mobile number on tracking, and found that the calls were activated from Matunga. When we reached there we found that the address given on the SIM card was fake, so we took a Call Detail Record (CDR), and rounded up all those who were in touch with this number. Finally, after almost three days we got one of Singh’s relActress Rakhi Vijan ative who was constantly in touch with Singh and he displaint filed by Vijan, around closed the real address of three days back, we formed a Singh and arrested him. team and learnt that he has Senior Police Inspector possessing two mobile from Santacruz Police staphones. In her complaint, tion, Arun Chavan said that Vijan mentioned that she was Singh was booked under seccontinuously facing the tion 509 and was produced in problem since 15 days. court yesterday and sent to After the complaint we put judicial custody.

Robbers enter via kitchen window, decamp with valuables as family sleeps By A Staff Reporter

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lice to file an FIR. After the FIR was filed, the police reached Jadhav’s residence in Jogeshwari to arrest him, but did not find him there. However on Tuesday morning he was taken into custody from the school when he arrived to teach. Jadhav has been booked under various sections of the IPC including Section 374 (A), and the Child Protection Act. He was produced before the court and remanded to police custody.

year old) are arrested by the Sahar police under section he Sahar police have ar- 379 (theft) of the IPC”. rested two first time ofPolice officials said that the fenders who had robbed a duo first removed keys from a Sahar-based family. The fam- purse and then opened the ily of five was fast asleep in a cupboard from which cash one-room house when the and ornaments were stolen. two entered the house from The accused also took away a the kitchen window. They cell phone which led to their opened the cupboard and arrest. took away valuables from the Before escaping the achouse but were arrested on cused with the same keys the basis of their call detail locked the door from outside. record (CDR) and sent to cus- In the morning family realtody. ized their house was burgled Senior police inspector and they approach Sahar poRavindra Patil of Sahar police lice and registered the case. station said, “The two are The police in their investiidentified as Sagar Kadam gations tried to call the numand Gitesh Madge (both 23 ber of cell phone which the

accused had taken away, but was switched off. The police then used one trick and sent one message saying Hello on the number. Luckily the next morning one of the accused switched on the cell and first thing he received the message. The police immediately tracked the address and other call details. Kadam was arrested from Bangalore while Madge was arrested from Mumbai itself. Patil said, “They were arrested last week and sent to custody. Further investigations are on however they are first time offenders.”

08 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Suganthi Chinnasamy Sundararaju Shridhevi to Shridhevi Sundararaju as per Affidavit. C-27065 I have changed my name from Nafisa Sheikh to Nafisa Begum as per Affidavit. C-27066 I have changed my name from Abdul Gafoor to Abdul Gafurxeque Daud as per Affidavit. C-27067 I have changed my name from Makkibibi to Maquibai Amodbai as per Affidavit. C-27068 I have changed my name from Gulabben to Gulab Goan as per Affidavit. C-27069 I have changed my name from Nanda Sitaram Raut to Madhuri Deepak Mahadik as per Affidavit. C-27070 I have changed my name from Ajaykumar Gajanan Todkari to Ajay Gajanan Todkari as per Affidavit. C-27071 I have changed my name from Matabadal Ram Kumbhar to Matabadal Dalsingar Prajapati as per Affidavit. C-27072 I have changed my name from Manoramadevi Prajapati to Manorama Prajapati as per Affidavit. C-27073 I have changed my name from Bhavna Himanshu Shah to Bhavana Himanshu Shah as per Affidavit. C-27074 I have changed my name from Sheeka Himanshu Shah to Sheekha Himanshu Shah as per Affidavit. C-27075 I have changed my name from Khulodi Rashid Shaikh to Khulodi Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27076 We Mr. Rashid Habib Shaikh and Mrs. Khulodi Shaikh have changed our childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Arafaat Rashid Shaikh to Arafaat Tabrez Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27077 We Mr. Rashid Shaikh and Mrs. Khulodi Shaikh have changed our childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Adnan Rashid Shaikh to Adnan Tabrez Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27078 I have changed my name from Asik Abbas Jivani to Ashik Abbas Jivani as per Affidavit. C-27079 I have changed my name from Vimla Ramesh Mali to Vimala Ramesh Mali as per Affidavit. C-27080

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I have changed my name from P.S. Kannu to Sudalaikannu Paul Nadar as per Affidavit. C-27103

I have changed my name from Maya Vivek Shah to Maya Vivek Shahi as per Affidavit. C-27121

I have changed my name from Aruna Sudalaikannu Nadar to Arulmozhi Sudalaikannu Nadar as per Affidavit. C-27104

I have changed my name from Praveen Prabhakar Barapatre to Pravin Prabhakar Barapatre as per Affidavit. C-27122

I have changed my name from Vanita to Vanita Srivastava as per Affidavit. C-27140

I have changed my name from Riyazuddin Shamsuddin to Riyazuddin Shamsuddin Khan as per Affidavit. C-27086

I have changed my name from Mohammad Makhdum Mohammad Harun Rashid to Makhdum Harun Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-27105

I have changed my name from Jawhar Watwani to Jawahar Watwani as per Affidavit. C-27123

I have changed my name from Aaliya Imran Shaikh to Aliya Imran Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27141

I have changed my name from Mohammad Safi to Mohammad Shafi Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27087

I have changed my name from Mohammad Harun Rashid to Harun Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-27106

I have changed my name from Jagdish to Jagdish Yadav as per Affidavit. C-27124

I have changed my name from Shekher to Shekher Nirmal Chandra Srivastava as per Affidavit. C-27142

I have changed my name from Nargis Nurulla Shaikh to Nargis Noorullah Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-27088

I have changed my name from Maya Vivek Shah to Maya Vivek Shahi as per Affidavit. C-27107

I have changed my name from Miranda Angeline Nazareth Leena to Angeline Nazareth as per Affidavit. C-27089

I have changed my name from Praveen Prabhakar Barapatre to Pravin Prabhakar Barapatre as per Affidavit. C-27108

I have change my name from Hatodkar Nasirmiyan Suleman to Hatodkar Nasir Suleman as per Affidavit. C-27090

I have changed my name from Sanjay Surti to Sanjaykumar Surti as per Affidavit. C-27109

I have change my name from Dayavathi Ajitkumar Shriyan to Dayavati Ajitkumar Shriyan as per Affidavit. C-27127

I have change my name from Yasmin Alarakha to Shaikh Yasmin Alarakha as per Affidivit. C-27091

I have changed name from Laxmansing Takhatmal Mehta to Laxman Takhatmal Mehta as per Affidavit. C-27110

I have change my name from Afzal Ibrahim to Afzal Ibrahim Khan as per Affidavit. C-27128

I have changed my name from Ahmad Khushiyal Abdul Gaffar to Ahmed Khushal Abdul Gaffar Khan as per Affidavit. C-27085

I have change my name from Ziaulhaque Zainulhaque to Khan Ziyaulhaque Zainulhaque as per Affidavit. C-27092 I have change my name from Abdul Qader Abdul Quddus to Ansari Abdul Qadir Abdul Quddus as per Affidavit. C-27093 I have change my name from Reshma Khatun Bondo to Ansari Reshma Abdul Qadir as per Affidavit. C-27094 I have changed my name from Sanjay Surti to Sanjaykumar Surti as per Affidavit. C-27095 I have changed name from Laxmansing Takhatmal Mehta to Laxman Takhatmal Mehta as per Affidavit. C-27096 I have changed my name from Indravati Bahal Morya to Indravati Rajbali Maurya as per Affidavit. C-27097 I have changed my name from Sangita Sakharam Gangurde to Sangeeta Sakharam Gangurde as per Affidavit. C-27098 I have changed my name from Lachharam Choudhary to Lachchharam Choudhary as per Affidavit. C-27099

I have changed my name from Indravati Bahal Morya to Indravati Rajbali Maurya as per Affidavit. C-27111 I have changed my name from Sangita Sakharam Gangurde to Sangeeta Sakharam Gangurde as per Affidavit. C-27112 I have changed my name from Lachharam Choudhary to Lachchharam Choudhary as per Affidavit. C-27113 I have changed my name from Aleem Husain Syed to Aaleem Husain Syed as per Affidavit. C-27114 I have changed my name from Mohammad Arshad Mohammed Siddique Patel to Arshad Siddique Patel as per Affidavit. C-27115 I have changed my name from S. Logaraj to Logaraj Sudalaikannu Nadar as per Affidavit. C-27116 I have changed my name from P.S. Kannu to Sudalaikannu Paul Nadar as per Affidavit. C-27117

I have changed my name from Aleem Husain Syed to Aaleem Husain Syed as per Affidavit. C-27100

I have changed my name from Aruna Sudalaikannu Nadar to Arulmozhi Sudalaikannu Nadar as per Affidavit. C-27118

I have changed my name from Afjal Ahmad Khan to Afjal Khan as per Affidavit. C-27082

I have changed my name from Mohammad Arshad Mohammed Siddique Patel to Arshad Siddique Patel as per Affidavit. C-27101

I have changed my name from Mohammad Makhdum Mohammad Harun Rashid to Makhdum Harun Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-27119

I have changed my name from Rajeshkumar Popatlal Shah to Rajendra Popatlal Shah as per Affidavit. C-27083

I have changed my name from S. Logaraj to Logaraj Sudalaikannu Nadar as per Affidavit. C-27102

I have changed my name from Mohammad Harun Rashid to Harun Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-27120

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I have change my name from Madiha Afzal to Madhia Afzal Khan as per Affidavit. C-27129 I have changed my name from Abhijit Shamrao Kulkarni to Dattaprasad Yashwant Bendre as per Affidavit. C-27130 I have changed my name from Yashwant Eknath Lamkhade to Yash Eknath Patil as per Affidavit. C-27131 I have changed my name from Miss.Medha Sharad Bapat to Mrs.Madhura Sachin Pendse as per Affidavit. C-27132 I have changed my name from Ruksana Shahabuddin Deenani to Ruksana Shabuddin Dinani as per Affidavit. C-27133 I have changed my name from Shahabuddin Kasam Deenani to Shabuddin Kasam Dinani as per Affidavit. C-27134 I have changed my name from Parveen Shahabuddin Deenani to Parinaben Shabuddin Dinani as per Affidavit. C-27135 I have changed my name from Kalmady Kamalaksha Kamath to Kamalaksha Sadananda Kamath as per Affidavit. C-27136 I have changed my name from Shantaben Kanubhai Patel to Smitaben Kanubhai Patel as per Affidavit. C-27137 I have changed my name from Mrs.Shameem Begam Nisar Amed to Mrs.Shamim Nisar Sayed as per Affidavit. C-27138

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e-TENDER NOTICE The Municipal Commissioner of Greater Mumbai invites online tenders for the following work. Tender No. e-T-13 2013-14 (7100026575)

Description of works Supply of pick up vehicles as per tender specifications for the section of Dy.Ch.E.(O&M)SWD-02 Nos.

Due Date Packet-A&B/ 03.01.2014 Packet-C/17.01.2014

The details are displayed on web site at portal.mcgm.gov.in/ tender from 17-12-2013 upto the due date. Sd/(N.W. Lalwaney) Deputy Chief Engineer (O&M) PRO/1208/ADV/2013 Storm Water Drains

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N OT I C E THE ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, PROTECTION & SECURITY, MUMBAI. TENDER NOTICE:-5/P&S/AMC/13 Sealed tender in the prescribed form were invited for the Annual Comprehensive, preventive/corrective Maintenance Contract for X-ray Baggage Scanner installed at the Rajbhavan/ Mantralaya, Mumbai. Sr. No. Tender No.

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5/P&S/AMC/13 X-ray Baggage Scanner XBIS Model HS 6040 P Machine No. 85852, 85849, 85851, 85857, 85853, 85850, 85861, 85856, 85860, 85848, 85854, 85855, 85858, 85826 Make-Smiths Detections

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: 26th December 2013 upto 15.00 hrs. Date of Opening of Technical Tender : 26th December 2013 at 15.30 hrs. Tender shall remain valid up to : 120 days for the date of opening of the tender (2) The prescribed Tender Forms will be available on payment of amount mentioned in schedule in the cell Office of the Addl. Commissioner of Police, Protection & Security, Vaju Kolak Marg, Near Ballard Pier Court, MumbaiÂˇ01, between 11.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs & 13.30 hrs to 14.30 hrs on any working day. (Office Tel. No. 2266 5015) (3) The Commissioner of Police, Brihan Mumbai reserves the right to ignore a tender sent by a tenderer who fails to comply with the instructions given here in. (4) The Commissioner of Police, Brihan Mumbai does not plead himself to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves the right of accepting anyone or rejecting all of them. (5) The Tenderer should pay along with the tender, Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Rs. 5,000/- by crossed Demand Draft on Nationalized Bank/Schedule Bank\drawn in favour of "THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, BRlHAN MUMBAI". (6) The successful tenderer will have to deposit security deposit equal to 3% of the value of the order. This amount should be deposited by Crossed Demand Draft on Nationalized Bank/Schedule Bank drawn in favour of "THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. BRIHAN MUMBAI", and enter into an agreement for due performance of the contract. This Demand Draft will be returned to the concerned company after the expiry of AMC period. (7) Tenderers should furnish the information about their present clients to whom they are rendering their services. (8) Tenderers should have necessary authorization of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) and should give their past experience about the handling and maintaining of the above said equipment. (9) Tenderers must have their service center in the jurisdiction of Brihan Mumbai. (10) The Last date of submission of Sealed Tender is 26th December 2013 upto 15.30 hrs. and opening of tender on 26th December 2013 at16.00 hrs. in the office of the Add!. Commissioner of Police, Protection & Security, Ist Floor, Vaju Kolak Marg, Near Ballard Pier, Mumbai 400001. (11) The Tenderer should furnish two envelopes towards the tender, namely: (I) Technical bid (II) Price bid The "Technical Bid" Envelope should consist following documents: (i) Sales Tax Clearance Certificate for the year ending 2012-2013. (ii) Demand Draft of Rs. 5,000/Âˇ towards Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). (iii) Experience Certificate. (iv) Original Form issued by office. (v) Original Receipt regarding form fee. (vi) Profile of the Company / Owner. (vii) Separate Lists of parts/components/nature of work in case of Comprehensive Maintenance Contract/Non-Comprehensive Maintenance Contract. (All above documents should be submitted in chronological order.) The "Price Bid" Envelope should consist of following thing: (i) Price of repairing and maintenance for X-ray Baggage Scanner with Comprehensive & Non-Comprehensive for 1 year, 2 years & 3 years. (ii) Any other taxes as per government rules. No. 4604/AddI.C.P./P & 8/13 Dated: 10/12/2013. Sd/(Madhukar Pandey) Addl. Commissioner of Police, Protection & Security, Mumbai. DGIPR/2013-2014/3264

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Ponder awhile… “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” — Elie Wiesel

Lodging only a diplomatic protest is not enough T

HE way an Indian woman working in our consulate in the United States of America was treated by the police is most uncivilised and disgusting. The Indian is said to be allegedly involved in some visa ‘fraud’. The police have subjected her to painful humiliation: She has been stripsearched. A member of the diplomatic staff should not have been subjected to such most objectionable barbaric treatment. And the police have handcuffed this frail woman in public – as if she had committed a most heinous crime. And the police who do not seem to have a shred of respect for a diplomatic staff member have kept her in the lock-up along with hardened criminals. How did the Indian government react to this ugly happening? On the first day, there was total inaction. Later, a foreign minister lodged a protest. Nothing appears to have come out of this protest. India has not succeeded in getting the Indian diplomat out of that horrible situation. What is needed is a tit for tat reaction. That is not forthcoming. It is not enough if the Lok Sabha Speaker does not receive an American Congressional delegation. It is not enough Rahul Gandhi refused to see them. Compare the painful indignity to which our diplomat was subjected to and the treatment given to American Congressional delegates. Evidently those delegates were not much worried when Parliament and Indian leaders extended no cordial welcome to them. The ‘strip search’ Devyani Khobragade was subjected to, the handcuff that was put on her and her being lodged with hardened criminals need a sharp, equally humiliating tit for tat operation. President Barack Obama must have come to know about this incident but he has shown no inclination to do anything about it. The Indian government should do something more than lodging only a diplomatic protest.

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AHUL GANDHI is down after the Congress party’s near total rout in the recent round of assembly elections, but he’s obviously hoping he’s not out. As chatter intensifies about a Narendra Modi versus Arvind Kejriwal face-off in 2014, the Congress heir apparent is trying desperately to stay in the fight with a makeover to shed the reluctant prince image. The latest in a series of moves crafted to affirm that he is ready to step up and take charge was a two-and-a-half hour meeting with journalists. He has met editors in the past but this time, he agreed to go down the ladder by inviting chiefs of news bureaus to join him in a freewheeling, off-the-record discussion. Congress circles are abuzz about Rahul’s latest outreach effort. Speculation is that next in line for an audience with the Gandhi scion are Congress beat correspondents who he has shunned in the past. To be fair, Rahul hasn’t wasted time after the stunning electoral humiliation. He came out with his mother to address the media on counting day. He joined the outcry against the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling against homosexuality. Last week, he addressed his first ever formal press conference in the media room at his party headquarters. And unlike his impromptu brash intervention on the government ordinance to protect convicted MPs, he stuck to the script at the presser with careful worded formulations on the government’s Lokpal bill. His mother had hinted at a change in strategy once the party’s defeat was clear. She said the name of the Congress prime minister candidate would be announced at an opportune time. A senior Congress leader indicated to journos in Parliament that the opportune time could well be January 17, soon after Makar Sankranti when the stars become favourable again. The hint set off a round of frenzied speculation that Rahul will finally take up the leadership mantle that day. Many in the Congress feel that Rahul should have started preparing the ground for his accession in 2009 when the party got second wind after an unexpected election victory. He could have ridden the momentum of that success. Should they be consoling themselves instead with the thought that it’s better late than never? Or is it a case of too little, too late?

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BJP ministers faced with Hobson’s choice

ALKING of auspicious periods, the BJP’s newly elected chief ministers in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh rushed to be sworn in before the stars shut down for a month on December 15. Results were out on the 8th so they had barely a week in which to take charge. And they had to do it one by one so that the entire pantheon of leaders could be present at all three functions. It left the new chief ministers with no time

remember in the old time, about fifteen years ago, there was a little boy who came to Plum village in France to practice. He spent one day in the village and then two days later he liked it. There were a lot of children practicing and playing with him. So during a tea meditation, rather lemonade meditation, he said "Everything is wonderful here except one thing — there is no television." But he survived. Survived and then he continued and stayed several weeks in the village. One of his conclusions before leaving the village: that it is possible to survive without television. You can have many kinds of joy and you can nourish yourself with these joys. You don't need television. I am not against television. There are many wonderful programmes. I only call for attention because there are many programmes of television that are not very healthy to us. They bring us so many toxins. There was another boy who arrived in the

As an anti-Sheila option, many BJP workers voted for AAP

POWER TALK Arati R. Jerath to complete consultations on cabinet formation. Consequently, newly elected MLAs aspiring to be ministers are faced with a Hobson’s choice. The dark period ends only after Makar Sankranti which falls on January 14. So, either they wait for a month for the stars to brighten again so that they can take oath at an auspicious time. Or, if they are in a hurry to grab ministerial berths, they will have to take the risk of assuming office during an unfavourable period. It’s a tough decision to take if you are astrologically inclined.

The wheel has comes full circle for Naidu

DP chief Chandrababu Naidu is desperate to join the NDA, it seems. Last week, he rushed to Delhi and was closeted with BJP president Rajnath Singh for a long time. Then,

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he flew to Bhopal for Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s oath taking ceremony for a third innings as chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. Naidu joined the entire top leadership of the BJP on the dais and then went into a closed door meeting with Narendra Modi after that. The two were locked in discussions for nearly half an hour. Whole Modi is keen to have the TDP on board so that it dilutes his image as a political untouchable, the BJP is nervous about the impact on its Andhra politics. On the one hand, an alliance with Naidu could rebound in Telangana after the TDP’s high-pitched campaign for a ‘United Andhra’. The BJP has long supported the formation of a separate state of Telangana and hopes to capitalize on this in 2014 by winning a couple of seats in the region. On the other hand, Naidu could prove a valuable ally in the secular versus communal discourse. Remember that the secular lobby once hailed Naidu as its blue-eyed boy. Ironically, Naidu quit the NDA in 2003 as a mark of protest against the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat. The wheel has come full circle.

village and he found it too quiet. Many hundred people staying here and yet too quiet and he wanted to leave right away. I think his parents had negotiated with him that if he would stay in the village for a week, then they would bring him to the seashore for two weeks. He thought that was a good deal —one week in the village and then two weeks at the beach. But when he arrived in the village, he found it so calm that he didn't like it at all. He hated it and he wanted to go right away. He

MATTER & SPIRIT was very strong, very determined and his parents were in despair because his parents loved the village and they wanted very much to practice in here. So they were about to give up and leave the village with their child. Suddenly Sister Chang said, "Okay, you can leave, but stay just for an hour.” Then she brought a few children to come and play with

VEN as the BJP kept its fingers crossed through the ding-dong battle with Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi on counting day, it was warned by none other than an NDA ally to expect a huge surprise. Naresh Gujral of the Shiromani Akali Dal apparently declared at the NDA meeting that afternoon that AAP would not only win some 20 seats but it could effectively stop the BJP’s march to power in the city state that serves as the nation’s capital. Gujral even forecast to his bemused friends in the BJP that Kejriwal would pull off a victory against Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit. He told them that he himself had voted for Kejriwal in order to defeat Dikshit because he knew that the BJP nominee Vijendra Gupta was too weak to oust her. Interestingly, Gujral cleared his voting choice with SAD boss Sukhbir Singh Badal so that there would be no blowback from the BJP. It seems that many BJP workers and polling agents also voted for Kejriwal as an anti-Sheila option. him and he liked it and he accepts to stay for another day. He was a special person to be taken care of, so other children were asked to take care of him. He got the attention of other young people and he liked it. He found that the children were very nice — kind to him. So he accepted to stay for another day and then he extended it to several days. The young man liked it and he agreed to stay for a whole week. At the end of the week, he proposed to his parents to stay on. He didn't want to go to the beach anymore. He wanted to stay in the village for two more weeks. I think it is possible to be happy without watching television a lot. Again, I want to say that I am not against television, because we can profit a lot from television. But we should have an intelligent policy. I think that the family should get together and discuss how to use the television. Everyone has to be present and we should agree on what kind of programmes we should view and what kind of programmes we should not view. I think we should have a TV magazine to find out what we can see and what we should not see. — Thich Nhat Hanh

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After the disaster at Durban… AFTER losing the one-day series to a lowly placed South African side, number one Indian side is trying to win the Test series to come out of the woods. The team could not face fiery fast bowling in the shorter form of the game and is now trying to do justice in the longest form of the game. Inept batting, substandard bowling and lethargic fielding, all put paid to our hopes in an overseas series all these years. We are trying to resurrect our position in T Test match cricket after our dismal showing against MorkelSteyn combination. We are trying to satisfy ourselves and the likes of Zaheer Khan are trying to infuse confidence among the younger generation of medium fast bowlers from India. As a matter of fact, we do not have tearaway type of fast bowlers in our ranks and the present crop is trying hard but unable to penetrate the defence of the opposition. Hence, we are at the receiving end all the time and the runs scored by Team India bats-

men is not enough to save followons and innings defeats on foreign soil. It is not worth simply forgetting Durban debacle or simply trying to ooze confidence without working hard. We need a balanced side and despite having Ashwin down the order and superstars up the order, our batting line-up looks thin against genuine bowling attack. South Africa can attack with five slips and two gullys in Test cricket and with a safe wicketkeeper backing them, the task of saving the match appears very difficult for Team India. — C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

AFTER team India’s ‘limbu paani’ show in South Africa in the onedayers, a few limericks start swinging in my head. Here goes: We could not catch De Kock he hit knock after knock we delivered juicy half volleys and added to our follies

Gay sex ban muddle THE Congress Party has come out boldly by criticising the Supreme Court’s ban order on gay sex, but Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its primeministerial candidate Narendra Modi are silent under the fear that they do not want to embrace the RSS who have supported the Supreme Court order and consider homosexuality as a sin according to Hindu religion. The leader of the opposition, Sushma Swaraj played a double game by asking Congress to bring the proposal in the all-party meet so that the party’s double standards can be exposed. I strongly feel that if there is no consolidation among the political parties, Congress Party must bring an ordinance to support the gay community who are branded as criminals as per the SC order if they indulge in unnatural acts. It is high time the UPA government does not waste time and supports the gay community. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

2G: JPC report unjustified THE JPC report is ‘invalid’ in that the Chairman did neither allowed A. Raja the accused in the 2G scam to present his viewpoints and also did not call PM and FM to ‘depose’ as demanded by A. Raja who was the then IT Minister and ‘vehemently’ informed the JPC that he carried out the entire gamut of the sale of 2G Spectrum in the year 2007 only after discussing each act with the PM and FM and only after obtaining their consent without any ambiguity and he was in possession of sufficient proof and documentary evidence to that effect to conclusively drive home his points of view. JPC was constituted to find the truth and punish the guilty. In this process, common sense prevails that no effort could be spared and it is incumbent on the part of the JPC to give full opportunity to the accused to conclusively prove his validity. — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

Here’s the X-Mas season…! CHRISTMAS is around the corner. Once again the curtain rises for the

we made sounds like a cuckoo clock West Indians were great very easy to deflate we made huge records and walked like lords why go to South Africa to increase our heart rate? No shin music for us Rock and roll for all of us we like local band baaja we are ‘ghar ka raaja’ don’t put us under stress — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

Kohli footage created controversy and as usual Indian management took offence to the footage and tried their best to remove it from the regular broadcast. In India we make mockery of visiting teams. I remember one such objectionable remark. When English side toured India, we mocked at Cook’s team but in the final analysis the result went their way. England, after losing the tenure of UPA-I and if only the Prime Minister had not been so dogmatic about the nuclear deal with the Americans, in all probability, the UPA-II would also have been as successful as its earlier version. Be that as it may, it is time for the age-old Congress to revamp its structure and start looking ahead optimistically — the elections are not lost until they are actually lost!

ALL’S NOT LOST: Let’s hope Team India wins the Test cricket series against S. Africa ing the first Test at Ahmedabad won the next two tests and the effort to square the series at Nagpur was nullified and we lost a home series 1-2 to England’s lions. Now, when Kohli was shown as a sitting duck against Steyn, team coach got offended and made it a point to remove the footage. Why this double standard in Indian cricket? Kohli could not score much even with his MRF bat in hand and jumping like

a jackal against South African pace attack. He was scoring runs at will against weak Sri Lanka attack in the beginning and continued to do so against weak attack and mostly when on a losing cause. When the bowling is tough and the ball bounces steeply like other Indian batsmen, even Virat Kohli was on a survival mood rather than saving the country from further disasters. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion

sadly missing when it comes to tacking similar type of disputes with the theocratic nation called Pakistan.

and parties all the founding members of this Indian political debutant party should stay together instead of straying away.

— Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

— Bikram Banerjea , Mumbai

Voters must back AAP

Worthy gender equality

APROPOS ‘ AAP vs Anna Hazare ‘ THE Act dealing with sexual harass( ADC , Dec 16 ) , it is indeed awful ment at workplace has come into to observe the weird attitude of effect. In keeping with the principle — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane this beleaguered old man Anna of gender equality, a clause has GLORY BE TO HIM: One of the greatest Hazare , who is shying away at a rightly been inserted in the enactexcitements during the Christmas season crucial juncture wherein the newly ment that prescribes equal punishis the preparation of the crib. born political party AAP has just ment for the woman if the INDIA has shown rare firmness in won in the Delhi assembly election complaint is found to be false or birthday celebration of Jesus Christ, dealing with the diplomatic wrangle by practically wiping out the 15- maliciously lodged. the Saviour of the universe. The One that has reportedly taken place in year-old ruling party, Congress . In Hundreds of innocent hubbies who came into this world 2013 New York. The MFA and fact, it is the time when Anna and in-laws who have become vicOF years ago is the reason for jubilation the South Block have con- LETTER should extend full fledged support tims of false complaints lodged by THE DAY even today. This is simply because veyed, in no uncertain to AAP, so that the present complex unscrupulous wives have been pein Him we get the feeling that God terms, its strong protests to the situation does not get out of hand, titioning the govt to incorporate a is with us. It was for Him that hu- American authorities about the thereby jeopardising the position similar clause in the draconian Sec mankind anxiously – almost impa- handling of the entire episode by of AAP, Under the present Indian 498 A. But so far, their voices have tiently – yearned for centuries. the State Dept. However, this reso- political scenario comprising of so fallen on deaf ears. — Jorhat Singh, Kandivili Looking forward to the arrival of lution and determination is found many factions, ideologies, norms this Redeemer, humanity, with hearts filled with hope, waited eagerly. One of the greatest excitements during the Christmas season is the preparation of the crib. History tells HRITHIK-Sussanne split is shockus that it was St. Francis of Assisi ing news for their fan following! who pioneered the making of cribs. The air was thick with ‘rumours’ In a crib we have Baby Jesus, but now it is confirmed and it is Mother Mary, St. Joseph, angels, the sad to learn that Hrithik Roshan three wise men (Magi), shepherds and his wife Sussanne have deand domestic animals. There is a cided to end their 17-year-old recalm and serene atmosphere. lationship to the shock of their “For God so loved the world that fans. Stardom and popularity has He gave His one and only begotten its own drawbacks and constant Son Jesus Christ, that whoever bemedia glare means no room for lieves in Him shall not perish but privacy causing lot of stress and have eternal life.” (John 3:16) — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili tension to people associated with films and sports. Hrithik and Sussanne should re-think on their divorce decision THE DMK chief, Karunanidhi, has in the larger interest of their two declared, without anyone asking children who too would be afhim, that his party will not go with fected by their split. While Hrithik the Congress for the Lok Sabha polls is a hard working artist but the in 2014. With the autocratic way in actor should understand that which he had kept the Congress at maintaining a relationship, be it a SAD PARTING: In the interest of their two kids and scores of fans, the couple his mercy all the time and, more sigmarrige or a family too requires should not go for a divorce. nificantly, with the ‘contributions’ of your time and commitment and A.Raja and Kanimozhi for the deone needs to devote time for a and media too should not blow Hrithik fans plead the actor to cline of UPA-II, it is doubtful if the successful married life. rumours out of proportion in a re-think on his divorce and we are Congress itself would have taken his The glittering world of films is manner that can affect the lives of keeping our fingers crossed while party in an alliance. In retrospect, not all that shiny on the personal people involved which leads to a hoping for the best for the couple! — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon the Left parties conducted themfront as we see on the silver screen split. selves in an exemplary manner dur-

Lack of determination

Hrithik, Suasanne must rethink over split

‘DMK not to ally with Cong’

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By Sharada Iyer

io-technology is a relatively newer term coined for the age-old domain of technological applications and systems that effectively rein in the various biological elements to create highly viable technologically enhanced products. The applications of bio-technology are quite vast which makes it a very significant field as far as educational and career prospects are concerned. However, by most accounts, despite its importance, bio-technology has remained in relative obscurity when compared to other science-related educational and career streams. Obscure though the field is, there are nonetheless certain preconceived perceptions and ideas that surround it. The most common misconception is about the fields that it covers within the ambit of biology and its value addition to the society at large. According to Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudhan, professor of biotech at SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, “Bio-technology, under its wing, includes bio-chemistry, botany, micro-biology, zoology, bio-genetics, animal and cell culture and even bio-informatics. Bio-technology because of these underlying aspects is thus also referred to as bio-engineering. As

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I cleared my HSC in 2009 and then lost interest in studies. Now, after realising the importance of studies, I want to know if I can do an MBA. Should I do it through correspondence or a regular college? —Sandeep Savla

Kindly understand that to get an admission in an MBA course, the minimum eligibility criteria is a Graduation in any stream. Thus in your case, you need to first complete your graduation and then opt for an MBA. If you cannot pursue a regular course due to responsibilities and financial issues, you can take up a distance learning course. If there are no constraints, then you can think of a full time course.

I am currently studying in XII (Commerce), and I want to work in Banking or in Financing. Should I opt for a diploma or a course, after my HSC? If course, then which one should I go for? —Michelle Fernandes

There are courses like B.Com or Bachelors in Accounting & Finance/ Banking & Insurance/ Financial Markets that can be taken up after your HSC. Also, there are Diploma courses available in Finance, Banking, and Import Export Management and so on. The choice of course will be your personal decision. However, completing a minimum graduate level qualification can increase one’s chances of getting a desired job.

I am 25 and have passed my HSC from Nashik University. I am currently working in a BPO. I want to do my B.A in one sitting. Can you please tell me which university is the best? —Vinayak Chalke To the best of my knowledge, recognised universities offer a graduation degree in three years. To learn more about universities, go through various educational magazines or portals for the rankings as conducted by them every year, to short listing your university. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

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far as the its contribution to day-to-day life is concerned, since bio-technology is all about utilising technology with a view to create an end product that extrapolates the intrinsic value of the basic biological system taking it to a higher level with a view to enhance mankind’s quality of life; its significance and applicability become wider facets that can never be overlooked.” The educational paradigm of bio-technology deals with teaching students the various branches of biology so as to make them cognizant with the basic entailing of each separate biological science. This also enables students to get a better idea about further specialisation options with the biotech framework for them to potentially continue higher studies and to choose their career choices within the field. “As an educational field, bio-tech goes across sciences. While working in labs, students get an idea about these sciences at the cell and molecular level which further refines their knowledge for higher studies and for jobs and careers,”explains Dr. Amudhan, who herself has a doctorate in micro-biology. When it comes to studying bio-tech, yet another misconception follows about lesser returns for those doing bio-tech in India vis-àvis those doing it from universities abroad. Speaking about this, Dr. Amudhan states that while it doesn’t matter where one studies bio-tech from; it really makes a difference

when it comes to the R&D (Research and Development) aspect of the field. “It depends on the mindset. If one wants India to come to the fore as far as pioneering bio-tech systems and standardised products are concerned; then one cannot do R&D abroad, but needs to be present here to take up the challenge,” she clarifies. There are quite a few reputed universities and institutes that offer degree, postgraduate and doctoral studies in bio-technology. These include the likes of IITs which offer MSc. in Bio-tech and BITS Pilani which offers MSc. MTech in the field. In addition to these, there are also several other universities that offer BTech in bio-technology. With regard to doctoral studies and research, there are several IISERs (Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research) which offer doctoral studies in bio-tech to interested individuals. In addition to these IISERs, even the IITs and other leading Indian universities offer doctoral studies in bio-technology. Career avenues in bio-technology include arenas like agriculture (green bio-technology), medicine (red bio-technology), marine and aquatics (blue bio-technology) and industry (white bio-technology). But Dr. Amudhan cautions that despite there being a growing demand for professionals hailing from bio-technology background, the field cannot be expected to grow as fast as the IT sector on account of the continuous mutation of the biological organisms and micro-organisms.

Elaborating she adds, “There is enough scope for having fruitful careers in bio-technology as companies are constantly on the look-out for qualified bio-technologists. There is an adequate rise in demand for research work too with bio-technological hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad thriving as ever. But one has to understand that when one is working with organisms, the time-line of the creation of the desired endproduct is subject to change.” At the end of the day, however, despite

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“Bio-tech gives a broader and thorough outlook and keeps one up-to-date as compared to other courses in the field of science. Students tend to become more informed about all biological sciences since bio-technology covers almost all biological studies under its umbrella. Presently, education choices in bio-tech have increased greatly, especially at the doctoral level. Newer institutes like the IISERs which have come up are ensuring that there is absolute focus given on active research in the subject.”

these changes and fluctuations, bio-technological systems have gone on to further emphasise the qualitative scientific development that India has managed to achieve in the 60-odd years of its independence in a field that has otherwise been mainly dominated by western countries.

Want to study fashion in the US Besides a portfolio what are some of the other things I need to have ready to apply for an undergraduate course in fashion in the US? - Tina If you are looking for further studies in fashion and design, there are several universities in the US that you could consider. Most universities in the US will require 16 years of education. The programs are very specialized, so you should be sure of what you want to study. Some of the universities that you could research are Parsons - New School, SCAD, Rhode Island School of Design, SAIC and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. There are a few things that the colleges will require regardless of the course that you apply for. An application form, TOEFL scores, a detailed resume, a statement of purpose that will give them an understanding of your experience in the field both in and out of the classroom as well as your future goals will be required. You will also have to submit a portfolio, recommendation letters as well as your transcripts. In some cases for the fashion management courses the GRE might be recommend.

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is a Partner at OnCourse and a Harvard graduate, and is also a Psychology major with a minor in Economics I intend to pursue my Masters in Forensic Psychology in the UK. Can you suggest some colleges I can apply to? What are the requirements for admission? - Nikhil Psychology is certainly not suitable for all career choices, but one of the greatest strengths of a psychology degree is the enormous variety of career paths that are available to graduates. Some of the universities that offer a Masters in Forensic Psychology in the UK are Birmingham City University, University of Kent, University of Leicester and University of Portsmouth. In all these universities, this degree is offered on a full time basis, which usually takes one year to complete. When it comes to entry requirements, while it is not a requirement to have work experience before you apply for your Masters course in U.K., it is advisable to have at least done an internship before you apply. This will not only strengthen your application but will also give you an insight into what specific field under the umbrella of Psychology you would like to apply to. If English is not your

first language, you must provide evidence of competence in English language in the form of an IELTS/ TOEFL score. The U.K. requires between 60-70 per cent from your undergraduate degree for this course. Along with the application form, you will also need to provide two letters of reference from higher education academic institutions of your latest degree. I want to do my Masters in Archaeology in the UK. Do I need to take any specific entrance test? - Tia

The tests are specific to the course to which you are applying. Archaeology does not have a subject specific test. The Standard English language requirement – TOEFL/IELTS is essential if English is not your first language. For a Masters in Archaeology you will be required to have, or expect to obtain, a minimum of 75 per cent in your Bachelors degree. Along with the application, you also need to submit your BA in Archaeology or equivalent degree. Some other documents that you may require are a Statement of Purpose and Letters of Recommendation.

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ne of my favourite places to eat cheap and tasty Mughlai food has always been Food Inn in Colaba. There’s nothing fancy about the place, it’s pretty simple with two seating areas – A/C and Non A/C. Some of the good stuff they make here is Chicken Afghani a boneless chicken dish and Chicken Lazeez. Their Chinese is also simple and nice, but I’d stick to the Mughlai as it is pretSrilakshmi Kurup ty good and cheap. An average meal would set you back by only around Rs.300.

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hristmas is both a religious festival and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form

the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church and sharing meals with family and friends. W.C. Jones said, “Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is the good you do to yourself.” Presently Christmas has become a commercial enterprise, with

too much emphasis on shopping and buying. Christmas is not really about enjoying fine food with family and friends. In fact the true meaning of Christmas is to spread the joy all around you which is missing presently. Santa Claus is perhaps the most remarkable of all the figures associated with Christmas. To us, Santa has always been an essential part of the Christmas celebration, and a person to whom all the children look up to every year. This time it’s our

chance to spread the essence of Christmas with those who are oblivious of Christmas. So let us all come together and celebrate Christmas in its true sense. Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Saviour and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world.

Garmin features a head-up display with its smartphone app

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Chandragupta Amritkar

OIS musical enthralls audience T

he students of Oberoi International School students performed the famous musical stage play ‘Calamity Jane’ in front of an enthusiastic crowd consisting of parents, teachers and students. This play is a well-known musical stage play based

loosely on tales from the life of Martha Jane Cannary. Oberoi International School endeavours to provide its students various platforms to develop their individual talents in a creative and resourceful way. As part of their curricular activ-

ities in all round personality development, students undertake various activities that bring to fore their creativity and public speaking talents. OIS organisesout-of-the classroom activities to encourage its students.

riving has become easier thanks to StreetPilot on iPhones and Navigon on Android smartphones. Garmin has become the first sat nav company to offer its app users vital information such as the next turn, the best lane to use, the time of arrival, the vehicle’s current speed along with a speeding warning function, all in the driver’s line of sight. It functions by connecting an image projector to the mobile phone via Bluetooth which in turn projects data onto a reflector or a clear foil (supplied) that is attached to the windscreen.

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have done my B.Com, Law and CS inter from 1995 till 2000. My BCom was from NM College of Commerce, and I pursued Law from Mithibai College. These are the best colleges in Mumbai and their reputation, fame and brand names count. On the first day of college I was so anxious and excited but at the same time a little nervous about being ragged, since it happened very often at that time. It was a great feeling to go to a new educational institute and start college life and I loved that I got admission on my own merit. Yes, I was ragged, but in a very innocent way because people were ragged in a friendly way in those days. Initially, I was a very shy guy and did not talk much to people. So my seniors made me talk to senior girls and give them greeting cards, as well as talk to the Rose Queen. My professors were really helpful. I adored my economics teacher. She was beautiful and I loved the way she taught us. I was poor in economics but always attended her class. I cannot say it was a crush, but I definitely had a soft corner for her. Whatever your professors teach you remains in your mind for a long time if the professors are good. One goes on learning forever, but learning in college is different. I liked studying and was decent in all subjects but I was not good in mathematics and economics. I lived in Vile Parle but when I secured admission in NM College I had shifted to Kandivali, so I travelled by local trains for five years. That was an experience. Trains are the life line of Mumbai

and give you an insight into the daily life of Mumbaikars. I had to live in a hostel when I was preparing for my CS examinations and hostel life is very different particularly for the timings and deadlines. College life was fun and I enjoyed every bit of it including my academics. I was the sports representative of my college for all five years for table tennis and cricket and was also the doubles champion. College life gives you memories which live with you. We were all young and excited about college and had heard a lot about J-49. It was a discotheque and everybody boasted about it, so every time an outing

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freak out like that. I had a big fight during my cricket practice with the team captain. We actually beat up each other and our t-shirts were torn. That was the only time I was called into the principal’s cabin and both of us were not allowed to enter college for one week. It was really the most embarrassing moment of my college life. Another memory that I will not forget is when I was late for my team selection in cricket in the first year of college. I somehow went and convinced the cricket selection committee and coach to take me in by talking about my past records in school about cricket and my passion for the game. I was not selected that year, but the next year when the selection team was selecting three extra players, I made it a point to be in the team even as player 12 or 13. They made me bowl in the selection for almost the whole day and the coach was so impressed with my performance that the next day I saw my name in the first 11 instead of being just an extra or standby. I was thrilled! Today in my career if not theoretically, my was planned, people wanted to go to J-49 and education is practically helping me to deal with party, as it was considered cool. There was also various kinds of people with confidence. a restaurant called Rasraj and who ever lost bets Education has made me humble and modest in had to treat the rest to beer. However, I was a my career. My legal education helps me to enter teetotaler. I had a nice set of friends and we had into legal agreements in my projects with a more scanned vision. fun throughout our college life. One must value college life because those I remember one prank which was played by my group friends. They made a list of people days never come back. Education made me who were not allowed to give the prelim exams evolve as a human being. It made me compeand put my name in it along with four more tent enough to face the world. Life without students in the class. It got me so scared that I education is like a lamp without oil. No matter rushed to the notice board to check the main what profession you choose one must comlist but could not find my name on it. My plete one’s education. friends however, had a blast looking at me —As told to Monarose Sheila Pereira

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My son is having a speech problem and is unable to write fast R KRUTIKA (NITA) JAGGI

is doing her M.Ed in Learning Disability from S.N.D.T University. She also happens to be India’s only female crossword creator!

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My son is in class 2 and is studying in an I.C.S.E. school. He is having a little speech problem and is unable to write fast. It takes me time to explain things to him. I sometimes feel that he does not understand all that is said to him. What do I do in this situation? Language impairment because of speech difficulties is one of the most common childhood disabilities. Speech-language problems result in behavioural disorders as well as reading and writing difficulties, thus impacting receptive and expressive skills. Speech-language therapy will help your child. Therapists use a variety of strategies like language intervention activities, articulation therapy, etc. Therapy should begin as soon as possible. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

izvi Education Society, has launched India’s maiden ‘Cent Per Cent Voter Registration Campaign’ which envisages the registration of each of its students who fulfill the eligibility criteria in the electoral rolls of the country. Rizvi Education has over 18,000 students enrolled with its institutes. The pilot exercise targets achieving greater student participation in the electoral process of the world’s largest democracy. The previous year, the college had run a voter awareness campaign titled, ‘Largest Democracy Lowest Voting’ that was aimed at encouraging the youth to participate in big numbers in the BMC elections that were round the corner. The campaign ran for nine days and comprised flash mobs, street plays, extempore debates and other activities that were conducted across the streets of Mumbai. It has been observed that only 15-20 per cent citizens in the age group of 18-19 are registered voters. And from among registered voters below 21 years of age, very few actually turn up to vote. This is a major lacuna that needs immediate correction.

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WIPRO’S SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Wipro Ltd. has announced the launch of a nationwide skills enhancement initiative for undergraduates in the finance and accounting domain, in an e-learning format. The pilot program of the initiative titled FINPro (Finance and Accounting Skills Enhancement Program) has been launched in colleges in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The program is targeted at undergraduate students pursuing the final year of Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) or Business Administration (BBA) in India as well as graduates in these streams. The program aims to enhance their employability in the finance and accounting and other related services sector. The online course is designed into two parts – the Basics of Finance and Accounting and Corporate Readiness training. The course content is proprietary to Wipro. Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a FINPro certification, post an assessment by Wipro. The certification will enable the candidates to be eligible for a placement at Wipro, if they are able to successfully clear one round of interviews as opposed to 3 or 4 levels of screening usually followed while recruiting fresh graduates at the company. The 24-hour program consists of online modules in a self-paced format, that give the students the flexibility to work through the modules over a period of two months, alongside their core graduation course. The course modules are in a video-based PowerPoint Presentation format, which makes it easy to understand the concepts. The training content is available online on the First Naukri website, where graduates can register:http://netengage.firstnaukri.com/Co ntest/index/eventGroupID/255. The same can also be accessed at Wipro’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WiproBPOCa reers/app_201742856511228

PGCP IN CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

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he K R Cama Oriental Institute is inviting one and all to a lecture on ‘From Lodge to Samaj: The Masonic Role in Socio-Religious Reform Movements in Nineteenth-Century Bombay’ by Dr Vahid Fozdar, Associate Professor, Department of History and Director, Asian

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Studies Program, California State University, Hayward CA at 6 pm on Thursday, December 16 in the Dr. Sir J J Modi Memorial Hall of the Institut, 136 Bombay Samachar Marg, Opposite Lion Gate, Fort, Mumbai – 400 023, followed by tea at 5:30.

Mr. Muncherji N.M. Cama, President of the Institute will preside. For more details log on to: www.krcamaorientalinstitute.org RSVP 22843893 / 22876593 e-mail: krcamaoi123@gmail.com

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) has declared open the admission application process for its one year PGCP in creative communications called Crafting Creative Communications. The admission procedure for this one-year certificate programme includes an online email test and personal interview. The certificate course offers a specialisation in Crafting Copywriting or Art Direction, depending on the module chosen by the student. ‘MICA has added a new course on Digital Marketing Communication Design, enabling students with that extra creative edge to deal with this new media. While this course does not require participants to clear the CAT (Common Admission Test), a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities is a requisite. For participants in the Crafting Creative Communications - Art Direction (Module B), an equivalent diploma/degree in Fine Arts or Applied Arts is mandatory. IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of forms: March 15, 2014. Date for online written test: March 19, 2014. Personal Interview: April 21 - 23, 2014. Final list of the candidates: April 28, 2014. Last date for Submission of Fee: May 20, 2014. Programme Commencement: End of June 2014.

Here’s a list of things you should consider before opting for an education loan writes Neeraj Saxena, CEO, Avanse Education Loans

12 things to know before going for an Education Loan A

n education loan is an attractive prospect for those aspiring to fulfil their dreams of pursuing higher studies. Though Education finance has been a stepping stone for many deserving students to accomplish their dreams over the years, some common doubts and ambiguities remain over process challenges, repayment, processing fees, course of choice and financing, and so on. Given below are 12 quick points that will help you understand education loans better. This will enable you make the best of this proposition and choose from the best available options in the market. Before opting for an education loan, the first thing to do is to assess your current available funds. Funding through scholarships, for example, would reduce your upfront loan burden considerably. Once you have shortlisted your choice of programme and Institute/University, speak to the Institute on the scholarship options that you can avail. This applies to universities in India as well as abroad. Are you eligible for an Education Loan? This is an important question that needs to be answered. It can be easily checked on the internet through an Eligibility Calculator. In addition to this, the Eligibility Calculator will help you determine the approximate eligibility value. Check if the Institute that you have applied to has any association or affiliation with banks or NBFCs for education loans. This affiliation expedites loan processing. Specialist education loan providers offer special financing solutions for specific Institutes, with conces-

sions in rate of interest and other benefits like easy and quick processing of the loan. Look up for information on your institution, its placement history, average remuneration for campus placements and earning potential after completion of your course. Education financing institutions take the expected future income into consideration to arrive at the loan eligibility. Do a rough calculation on the expected monthly income you are likely to draw as a fresh employee and deduct your average living expenses so that you can plan your loan repayment and other expenses. Don’t just concentrate on your school’s overall ranking or graduation rate as starting salaries greatly influence the loan repayment period. After you have decided on the actual amount of loan required, identify a Loan Provider who would not only meet your requirements in terms of the loan amount but also agree to fund your choice of programme. There are lenders who can provide you 100 per cent loan amount without any margin money. Certain NBFCs can provide loan as high as Rs.100 lakh or Rs.1 crore. Check the expenses covered within the loan amount i.e. whether the loan covers complete tuition fees and living expenses for the entire duration of the programme. For example, ascertain whether components like cost of books and study materials, insurance amount and travelling expenses are included in the loan. Explore whether one’s parental income will suffice to meet the eligibility criteria or an additional co-borrower would be required. Do you have sufficient collateral security

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like House, Flat, non-agricultural land or Fixed Deposit, to support the loan? It is important to remember that collateral security is always preferable since it also ensures a comparatively better rate of interest. Compare not only the rate of interest but also other benefits in terms of easy repayment options, flexibility to pay from abroad, online customer services etc. from your loan provider. Obtain a checklist from the lender beforehand and prepare all the necessary papers and documents to ensure expedition of the process. This will help you and also the lender in taking quick decisions, and thereby process the loan. Generally, documents required for any education loan are KYC, educational qualifications, proof of income (of parents) and collateral security document copies. Decide the repayment option in consultation with your parents. That is, if you want to start EMI, or simple interest or want to go for moratorium. If you start simple interest payment or monthly installments, it will reduce the burden once you graduate. It is advised not to go for moratorium unless required since it adds to the burden. Know the terms of your loan - what is the interest rate, what is the repayment period, and when precisely will the payments begin. More importantly, find out what your expected monthly payment will be upon graduation. Note: It is important to know and understand that any default in EMI payments reflect in your credit report, lowering your credit score for any future borrowings. Another important point to remember is that if parents co-sign on the loans, they are liable for the loan.

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Children and youth alike are fascinated by western music, particularly rock and jazz but a handful of youngsters are seriously pursuing a career in Indian classical music. In order to analyse the significance and relevance of Indian classical music in contemporary society, Vijay Shanker speaks to accomplished Hindustani music vocalist Dr. Jyoti Phagre-Iyer and narrates the implications of being a vocalist and much more How did you develop an inclination for music? I was born in Gwalior which is known for its musical atmosphere. Moreover, my family has been involved with music too. My brother Abhay Phagre is a known flautist. I had my formal training in Gwalior gharana under the able guidance of Pandit Sajjanlal Bhat and later also from the renowned flautist Pandit Raghunath Seth.

Gharanas can offer and as to how I could improve my music so that my singing can be a wonderful experience not only for me but also my audience. I am happy that my recital at NCPA was well appreciated.

How did you meet Tabla maestro Pandit Balakrishna Iyer? Since Balaji was a known musician, some of my friends knew him and since our common interest was classical music and he was very appreDo you feel that one should stick ciative of my music, I decided that to one teacher? Learning classical music takes sever- he is the right person to be my life al years, so the more you learn the partner. I am glad to have taken the better it is, if you feel that you could right decision in life. learn more from any other teacher, then you must move forward as Tell us about the Iyer Foundation? music is a continous process of Iyer Foundation was started with the evolving and learning. One should sole intention of promoting and not be stagnant, as being a classical propagating classical music. Besides musician is an enriching and soulful honouring deserving performers, we experience and hence there is no organise classical programmes and teach music to young aspirants too. shortcut to learning. Do you feel Hindustani music is Are you Gharana stickler? Yes I am but I am always looking for- superior to Carnatic music? ward to know what the other Both Hindustani and Carnatic music

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Third Annual Sports Day at EuroSchool Thane E

uroSchool, recently celebrated its Third Annual Sports Day at Sri Ma Vidyalay Sports Ground, Ghodbunder Road. Hundreds of students participated in the event in the presence of their parents. The school’s sports day is one of the biggest events of the institute as it does not just bring forth the athlete in a child, but also builds, solidifies and celebrates the importance of sports in our country. The chief guest for the pre-primary sports was Kunal Chokse, Shiv Chatrapati Awardee in 2000 by the Maharashtra Government, whose contribution to sports is immense, while Leena Moghre, fitness expert, was the Chief Guest for the Primary/Middle School. The day began with a colourful opening ceremony, followed by a speech by the chief guests. The mascots of this year’s programme were Reece, the robust – the superhero of Euro School, and Precious Pearl who signified woman power. The students of EuroSchool entertained the spectators with a spectacular and mind blowing mass drill performance, and many other captivating displays and activities were lined up, all of which were enjoyed and appreciated by the audience. The students also took part in special fun races that got the crowd on

are two forms of Indian classical music and have their charm, melody and depth and both are unique.While Hinustani is enriching with Hindustani composition, Carnatic is enriching with compositions inTamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Tell us about your doctoral thesis on Tappa music? Tappa, Dadra and Kajri are varied forms of music known as Haveli Sangeet. My thesis traces the origin and as to how it evolved pertaining to the Gwalior Gharana. The Gayaki is quite intricate and subtle, so it not easy to sing the Tappa and hence there are only a handful of Tappa singers who are adept at it. Your advice to young musicians. It is a serious occupation. You have to be completely devoted to it. If you are financially stable, it is fine; otherwise it is not easy to make money in this field as the competition is tough. Youngsters should realise that music is priceless and can’t be purchased with money.

Saraswati Mandir succeeds at ward level Science Exhibition

ties along with the curriculum. It believes in nurturing sport activities right from the kindergarten level. Since children are very flexible at that age, the school makes it mandatory for them to be trained in gymnastics. Students are also exposed to Taekwondo right from pre KG to Grade 10. They also practice skating from the pre-KG level which helps them to balance their bodies and concentrate their minds. EuroSchool children are given basic knowledge in sports such as basketball, table tennis, chess, Sports at EuroSchool EuroSchool advocates and prac- carom, cricket, and football. Once tices the concept of ‘balanced they understand the basics, they schooling’ where students are are allowed to choose the sports given adequate exposure to co-cur- which interest them and are ricular and extra-curricular activi- trained accordingly. their feet, cheering for the winners. Apart from this, various other activities like Relay Races, Gymnastic Display, Taekwondo Display, Tug-ofWar and Mass drills formed part of the activities of the day. As a part of the schools’ initiative of highlighting a cause during every event, this year the students took up the cause on ‘Emancipation of Women and Protection of Girl Children’. All students from Grade 1 to Grade 7 were part of the grand finale.

araswati Mandir School won several accolades at the ward level Science Exhibition (G North/ South ward) held at Balmohan Vidyamandir, Dadar (W) from Dec 3 to 5. Pradnya S. Patil won the third prize in the Teachers Project on Population Education. Her project was called ‘Timiratuni Tejakade’. Umesh J. Parab won the first prize for his project ‘Best from Waste’ in the Lab Assistant Project category. In the Junior Group Science Quiz Competition, Ojasee Duble and Antima Gupta from Std. VII won the second prize under the guidance of their teacher Zaheda Khan. Sarvesha Shinde from Std. VII won the second prize in the Science Essay Writing Competition, under the guidance of Vaishali Phapale. In the Senior Group Folk Dance Competition, the students won the third

prize under the guidance of Mr. Kharat, while in the Group Singing Competition in the Senior Group Category the students won the first prize under the guidance of Rakhi Rathod. Shreya Karkate won the third prize in the Elocution Competition in the Junior Group, while Gautami Jadhav won the third prize in the Senior Group.

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Have you made your plans for December 31? Since it is falling on a Tuesday, you might have shelved your options of going outside Mumbai. But at BNHS, they have found a unique way of celebrating the advent of the new calendar year in the company of nature, while being in Mumbai. Amidst the jungles of Goregaon at BNHS Nature Reserve, the Evening in Forest programme is a fun-filled eco-friendly way of ushering in 2014. You will be away from the city’s hustle and bustle enjoying quiet moments with your loved ones. You will dine under the stars with your family, surrounded by the forest and the only sounds you may hear are those of night animals and birds. Join us to explore the real night life of Mumbai on a dusk walk into the jungles and learn about stars. Have fun and win prizes in the family treasure hunt and wildlife quiz. In the end, as a tribute to Mother Nature, you will enter 2014 with one eco-resolution. Date: December 31, 2013, Time: 6.00 pm 12.30 am, Venue: BNHS Nature Reserve, Conservation Education Centre, Goregaon, Near Film City, Goregaon (East), Mumbai, Fees: Rs.2,000 for adults, Rs.1,750 for children (up to 12 years), Rs.3,650 for couples and Rs.7,000 for family (two adults and two children). Fees include food (veg/non-veg), refreshments and prizes. Last Date of Registration: December 26, 2013. For Registration: Send us the duly fill registration form along with the fees to our Goregaon office. For details contact: Amandeep Kaur, Education Officer on 9594929107/9594953425 (between 10 am and 5 pm, Mon-Fri) or Email: cecbnhs@gmail.com

ASB UNVEILS NEW MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATIONS

Asian School of Business (ASB), one of south India’s leading B-Schools, is set to introduce four industry-focused specialisations for its AICTE-approved management course; and guaranteed paid summer internships for all students enrolling in the next academic year. The two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) course will now offer in addition to a general stream four new streams: 1. Hospital Management & Healthcare; 2.Construction Management; 3.Innovation & Entrepreneurship; 4.Banking & Financial Services Management. Details on the admission procedure are available on http://www.asbindia.in/

ACCA’S SCHOLARSHIP TO CITY STUDENTS

Podar College of Commerce and Economics, is to work with global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) to raise awareness among their students as future business leaders about the role the finance profession can play in combating the impact of climate change and environmental damage. ACCA is also offering scholarships to 75 winners of various financebased national competitions that are run as part of MONETA – Podar’s annual commerce fest. The scholarships, worth a total of Rs.12,00,000, will facilitate these students to join the ACCA fraternity globally and be part of ACCA’s half million student base around the world.

A NEW ANGLE

MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013

Up until now, commercial photography was always a backbencher until the advent of online retail. Professional Photographer Surya Chaturvedi talks to Naressa Coutinho about product photography as a new and evolving career option for aspiring photographers

he latest buzzwords have to begin with ‘E’ and these often refer to everything electronic or online. E-paper, E-banking, E-book and E-commerce are minions to the World Wide Web helping popular brands, niche labels and Pureplay set-ups (Amazon.com, Flipkart.com etc.) make impressive profit margins as opposed to physical stores. Buying and selling in an electronic set-up defines E-commerce and E-tailing that has triggered a wide range of employment opportunities that require equally e-skilled professionals. As online buying and selling depends on virtual products – ones that you may only see or experience through photographs and content that may accompany them, an attractive profession that comes to surface is that of Product Photography. Already in the hammock is Surya Chaturvedi, a professional photographer who was first introduced to product photography at Provogue India Ltd. He says, “My first ever assignment on Product Photography was shooting a Timewear campaign for Provogue, which was published in different National & International magazines. That was my stepping-stone into this and later on, I joined an e-commerce company as an in-house fashion and product photographer. I believe that product photography for e-commerce stores is an upcoming and promising field, what with the splurge of online retail outlets and the e-commerce industry as a whole. It is definitely going to be the next big thing in photography.” When you make an online purchase of a product, you first look at the images and simply scroll until you find the most visually appealing one. Most retail sites provide an option for zoom with product shots from various angles; some others even give you a 360-degree view of the product; or even come with a USP quotient that lures the buyer into clicking ‘Buy’. While it may seem like an easy task to click pictures of a stationary object, it is not. “It is <<Surya quite a multi-faceted job,” Chaturvedi says Surya, “The challenge of product photography is to bring another dimension of emotion in inanimate objects. Therefore, a product shoot entails allowing the natural environment and the product speak to you without any imposed artificiality. In order to bring out the best in the product, a photographer needs to ensure optimum lighting and shooting in the right background.” While there are a few colleges and schools that teach product photography, it is better to learn the art of photography as a general science that may take a minimum of three months or a maximum of three years, depending on the institute. As a photographer, one must always be an all-rounder. “Like it is with any profession that you specialise in, you close your options for other avenues and thus limit yourself to only learning what that specific domain has to offer. However, the advantage of specialising

in product photography is that you create a brand for yourself in that area, such as my mentor Avinash Gowarikar has created for himself in celebrity and fashion photography,” he explains. A single product shot will either entice a buyer or repel him in a millisecond; therefore, a product photographer needs to understand all the various aspects of shooting a visually appealing picture even if it is of a basic pair of scissors or shorts. “Photography skills,” says Surya, “include an active imagination, visualisation of projecting the product in its best yet natural state, and a little of business acumen because, in product photography, you need to bring out the product’s USP. To achieve this, you would require basic photography tools. Equipment may vary from product to product but in essence, you require a good camera kit, lights, tents and a photo-editing tool such as Photoshop.” The main question for every photographer is whether he wishes to be an in-house photographer on the payroll or a freelancer, working on assignments. “There are many ways to look at this question and nothing is set in stone,” says Surya, “It is a subjective choice. I personally would prefer to freelance and work for a wide array of e-stores as it gives me freedom and exposure.” One would have to take into account the monetary benefits as well, when making this decision. While an in-house photographer could make anything close to Rs.50,000 or even Rs.3,00,000 per month, the pay for a freelancer is assignment based. However, a photographer is often judged by his prior work in the field, his mentors and portfolio and Surya urges all budding photographers to go beyond their course work and intern with a good mentor to gain knowledge and perspective. At first, one shouldn’t expect immediate returns and he or she must be

ready to learn and work hard. With adequate experience under your belt, he says one can then demand more and negotiate better. Product Photography is thus a more streamlined commercial outlook to photography that is gaining ground by digital miles. Already it is seeing a spilling over from web platforms to mobile applications. In Asia, especially, where there has been a steady rise in mobile users, this field is yet to take ebusiness by storm. Surya Chaturvedi Contact: 9699267552 Web: www.suryachaturvedi.com Mumbai The Shari Academy 37-C, Doctors Compound, Opp.Soman Nagar, Near Byculla Goods Depot, Parel Cross Lane, Chinchpokali (E), Mumbai - 400012. Contact: + 91 22 23736214/+ 91 98209 07025 E-Mail: info@shariacademy.com NIP- National Institute of Photography 11/2, Ghamat Terrace, 2nd Floor, Above Shagun Hotel, Opp. Dadar(WR) Station Middle Bridge, Senapati Bapat Road, Dadar(West), Mumbai-400028. Phone: 022 24306502 , 022 65203364 Mobile: +91 9820109479 Email: info@focusnip.com Goa The One school Goa, Ucassaim/ Bastora, North Goa Goa-403507 Contact: +91 832 652 3111 Email: info@theoneschoolgoa.com Web: www.theoneschoolgoa.com

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Justice yet to be done MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013

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By Aishwarya Iyer

Christmas is coming and it’s a time to give and share. There’s a lot you can do at this special time of the year. The question is what will you choose to do? Will you be charitable this season and help someone out in need? I think Christmas is a very cheerful season and hence this season I want to contribute as much happiness as I can. There’s always carol singing which we’ve been doing in coffee shops, church and we will be doing in some homes. The small things always count like making someone’s day by giving them gifts or chocolates! The most important thing is going out of your way to make someone smile this season! It’s a beautiful time to do that. —Nisha Idicula, Account Executive

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Usually we play secret Santa at home and buy gifts for loved ones. We also keep packets of bread and biscuits in the car and give them to anybody who may need them. It is better than giving money, anyway. My dad also organizes a caterer who makes a wholesome meal and feeds the less privileged near

—Stuti Jhaveri, Content Developer

Christmas is definitely a time to give, a season of cheer and spreading happiness and joy. Every year I try to do something positive, whether it’s for my family or people around. I give money to the poor through the year, which I do at this time of the season as well. I make it a point to bring all my loved ones together and make sure everyone spends time with each other. A very Merry Christmas to one and all. Please make sure all of you take some time to do something for others. There is no joy like the joy of giving. —Albana Khatri Training Manager

family? Do women in this country really want to be free? Are women seen and respected in the true sense? Am I, being a girl, still being seen as a sexual object? Why is she expected to look perfect all the time? Why should she be questioned even if her

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ach of us is living in this technological world. We are all running towards professionalism, perfection, money and success. Each of us is trying to make the best use of life through adding up more of everything. We live in democracy, each one is free. The biggest problem in this sense is that we have forgotten what FREEDOM means. Freedom is not using a person, it’s not robbing a woman of her rights, it’s not being insensitive towards people. On December 16 last year, the Delhi rape incident shook us. How many of us remember this? We all know how painful it is. We keep talking about making stricter laws each minute but do we seriously question our conscience? Everyone is talking about politics, sports and what not; none of us can realise the insensitivity that we carry. Even the younger lot doesn’t feel the pain. “I don’t care,” or “Let him go to hell,” has become the most repetitive line of any conversation. Does the life of a girl mean just this? Where did the leaders go who promised that no such crime shall ever happen? Why has there been such an increase in the number of crime cases? My question is simple and straight - Do my countrymen really want to celebrate the birth of a girl child in their

the road in the worst state and people didn’t come forward for help. Who knows, if anyone would’ve helped her earlier, she would be alive today! Do we realise the atrocities that she must have undergone? Lighting candles, sitting at home and crying is not a solution. In a country that worships all forms of Parvati, is this what the youth learns? Parents even teach their children to ‘not indulge in anything’. Even if there’s an accident on the road, we say ‘police ke jhamele mein kyon padega’? Why are juvenile delinquencies rising? If a person is wrong, punish him. If a person at 17 can be this brutal; how insolent will he be when he is 70? I don’t want any promise from the netas saying they’ll ensure this and that. I want the surety of life that I ought to get. Everyone needs to unite to battle against this social evil. All we need to promise this day is that – ‘I shall not tolerate anything against my countrymen. I shall live my life to the fullest with guts and gumption. Youths, especially must realise that there’s a lot boyfriend is at fault? Why do more than lust. We must people feel the need to talk or ensure the strictest punishcomment on anybody’s char- ment for crimes against acter? I still remember the women. The youth should things that she uttered - rise against atrocities. This “Don’t kill them at a go. Burn shall be my promise for the them alive.” Do we realise new year: ‘I shall not tolerate when a person says that? That any nonsense against my girl on that night was lying on people’.

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‘OPEN WINDOWS OF THE MIND’ BY SUSHIL NIMBARK

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hrough open windows of the mind, Sushil Nimbark sees tranquil, fiery Rajasthan Seniors. His abstracted works end today at the Jehangir Art Gallery. His training was at Jaipur and Udaipur. Windows and balconies are a feature of his works – the view from the window. From Arkay | ADC the window, outside objects can be seen and through the world. There is a sort of twowindows also comes in light, way traffic which gives the air and sound of the outside artist many themes.

Group show at Nehru F

our artists – Anmol Sawant, Ganesh Jadhav, Salman Patel and Vinod Podar – are holding a joint exhibition at Nehrbu Centre till December 23. Anmol Sawant sets a woman in a nature setting. He brings out in his work all her thoughts and feelings. Salman Patel has adorned his work in acrylic on canvas with tonal rhythm. Ganesh Jadhav works in oil on canvas. Vinod Podar does acrylic colours on canvas board. He tries to show the thoughts and emotions of a child. Contact: 084218235223

Sushil uses symbols to describe the scene he sees from the windows of his mind. What he sees he describes with appropriate clolours. There is a bit of eroticism which he deals in a subtle manner. Through the windows of his mind, the artist sees a bright and beautiful world and he paints the scenes from it. We see some bright and beautiful paintings at the show. Today is the last day. Contact: 09414385701.

Secrets And Lies P

rofessional architect from Parsee Colony Dadar, Mumbai, Adil Writer goes with the flow and deviates from architecture to pottery and painting and returns to Mumbai after a residency in Japan where he exhibits his ceramics , sculptures and paintings while explaining his shift from ‘boring’ architectural plans to that which makes his heart sing, like pottery and painting. Secrets & Lies is an exhibition that really began in Shigaraki Park, Japan where he learned the art of pottery from Ray Meeker and other local potters and then culminating here in Mumbai. He spoke to Francis H D’Sa about his journey. FD: Why did you switch from architecture to painting and pottery? AD: Well, in India, from the plan to construction stage is a long long time. I was getting bored. So, the switch. FD: Why the title ‘Secrets and

Lies’? When I held this exhibition in Japan, it was whispered to me that in Japan, no one has secrets and therefore no lies, which I didn’t agree to at all. So whey were the ceramic books closed? Maybe hiding a secret? So I did a few open books , a few with windows opening to the skies, some six inches thick and some three feet tall. FD: Please elaborate on this exhibition. Well, there’s the pottery series, the paintings and the bucket (sculpture) series. FD: When do you paint? All these paintings were done at night. I love the way the colors change at day time and leaving it to chance. The ‘barcode’ series is based on Chinese consumerism which I will do a presentation later and is called the Shodo series. FD: Tell us about the ‘bucket series’. Well, I really keep it quite simple. I make a mould from

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Ceramic Dimensions: A dialogue in clay

an old aluminium bucket and sketch on its surface, those college days, when travelling by train I observed the makeshift toilets on railway tracks so you see butt and buckets and bits of track inscribed on the surface. Actually these were made for the International bucket show in Chennai and the collection here is quaint and simple. There are 25 paintings and 75 ceramic works. The pot-

tery that I did at Auroville is very functional, easy to use and reasonably priced. In fact all my work is reasonably priced, as I like people to take my work home. In conclusion, this is a riveting, visual extravaganza, that pushes the aesthetic envelope, even though there is still the lingering influence of Writer’s architectural learnings….. The show is at Gallery Art & Soul till December 18.

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halan Dere: My encounter with clay is the best accidental happening in life. Coming from a background of MBA, there was not even a remote possibility of my entering the art world. But a few sessions on the wheel did the magic. “I am in love with clay. It has completely changed my life. At the age when people get into 'senior bracket' and wonder what to do with life, I

am engaged in creation, mesmerised by clay. My work though started with wheel has shifted to hand building. I enjoy the freedom offered by pinching, coiling and slab building techniques. My work is driven by the idea of pushing myself and clay beyond set boundaries. There is nothing the clay cannot do. The only limit is the artist's imagination.

India Art Festival

Participating in the exhibition are artists from all over the country.

he third edition of the India Art Festival will begin at the Nehru Centre tomorrow. As many as 500 artists and art galleries are participating in the exhibition. the works of top artists like M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, J.N. Sonza, Akbar Padamsee, Krishan Khanna, Jogen Choudhury, rabindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bon and some of the Bengal Masters’ works are on display.

A show by Florescence Art

goup of artists is showing its works at the Circular Art Gallery. The show will continue till December 23. The artists: A.P. Sawant, V.D. Podar, G.B. Jadhav, S.S . Patel. The exhibition is at Nehru Centre till 23rd December

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In the Planning Commission, the institute has to produce the mid-term appraisal of the 12th Plan somewhere towards the end of next calendar year. Of course, we will have a new government in place...And the new Commission. So the actual mid-term appraisal will be with the formation of new government.

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS CRISIL Research calls a ‘Buy’ on Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea CMP: Rs. 110

Markets Weak

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Wednesday (December 18, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Tuesday (December 17, 2013) a net 15.65 points (0.25%) and closed at the 6139 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 6178 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6190 points level at 9.31 a.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 2.10 p.m. It then declined into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6133 points level at 3.09 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 58 points and closed below the psychologically important 6150 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 27 were losers, while 23 stocks closed in the green. Substantial buying was seen in healthcare and consumer durables stocks, while selling was seen in banking, PSU, power, realty and oil & gas stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 6.21%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 623 were gainers, 727 were losers and 93 remained unchanged.

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

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

MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero but is declining (negative if it continues). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is falling. No signal here..

Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level. The next support is at the 5877 points level. Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 6372 points level. The next resistance is at the 6424 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6154 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6118. Support (2) = 6097. Resistance (1) = 6175. Resistance (2) = 6212.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index af ter having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst i nvestors) has formed a blac k body c andl e. This is negative and indicates that the bias has shif ted towards the sell side of the market. Further, the index has dropped below its 25 days moving average. The index is now below the 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages. Moreover, the 5 days moving average has crossed below the 15 days moving average. This is nega ti ve and a sell signal. The veloc ity parameters continue to remain negatively trended. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a fur ther decline unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at current levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6201) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 6207) Negative. Has dropped below its 25-day average (at 6154) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 5888) Positive.

Overa ll Market Strength/Weaknes s: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market with a negative bias.

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

Target Rs. 187

CRISIL Research has assigned a CRISIL IER fundamental grade of 3/5 to Dhunseri Petrochem and Tea Ltd (Dhunseri). The grade indicates that the company’s fundamentals are `good’ relative to other listed equity securities in India. Our fair value of the stock is Rs187 per share. At the current market price of Rs110 per share, our valuation grade is 5/5 indicating that the market price has a ‘strong upside’ from the current levels. The grades are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold the graded instrument, or a comment on the graded instrument’s future market price or its suitability for a particular investor. The assigned fundamental grade reflects Dhunseri’s established position in the domestic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market. Being a dominant PET player with a large capacity, Dhunseri is well able to cater to the increase in demand for PET. Unique qualities of PET and strong growth in end-user industries such as FMCG, beverages and pharma have increased the demand for PET. Dhunseri is expanding its capacity to cater to this growth. The grade is constrained by the industry’s cyclical nature and the current oversupply situation; spreads of PET resins are likely to be under pressure because of the latter. Further, Dhunseri is exposed to forex risk. Though it follows a hedging policy for export sales, it does not hedge for mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) imports. The company also has foreign currency loan which is unhedged and the quantum of external commercial borrowings is set to increase to fund the expansion plan. The grade has taken into consideration the challenge faced by the company in Egypt; political instability and uncertainty have already led to a delay of more than six months in the commissioning of the plant. Continuous social unrest and political instability may pose a threat to smooth functioning of its operations. Financial outlook: CRISIL Research estimates Dhunseri’s revenues to increase at a two-year CAGR of 66% to Rs67.5 bn in FY15 driven by revenues from capacity expansion at plants in Haldia and Egypt. EBITDA margin is estimated to expand by 100 bps to 7.3% in FY15 from 6.3% in FY13 driven by an improvement in PET spreads from the current levels. Adjusted PAT is estimated to increase to Rs1,758 mn in FY15 from Rs629 mn in FY13 due to healthy revenue growth and improvement in operating margin. EPS is estimated at Rs50.2 for FY15. Valuation: CRISIL Research has used the discounted cash flow method to value Dhunseri and arrived at a fair value of Rs187 per share. At this value, the implied P/E multiple is 3.7x FY15E EPS.

HDFC Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on Liberty Shoes CMP: Rs. 99

Target Rs. 125

LSL is engaged in manufacturing & selling leather & non-leather footwear. It is the only Indian company which is amongst the world’s top 5 manufacturers of leather footwear, producing over 50,000 pairs of footwear a day (in peak season). Its products are marketed across the globe through ~150 distributors, ~425 exclusive showrooms & over 6000 multi-brand outlets. LSL’s consolidated net sales & PAT could grow at a CAGR of 21.9% & 59.3% over FY13-15. Growth is likely to be driven by distribution expansion, penetration into low presence / untapped markets, new launches, incremental revenues from new stores & robust industry outlook. OPM is likely to improve due to stability in raw material prices and cost rationalisation. Low footwear consumption in India, increasing household income, change in consumption habits provide immense growth opportunities for the industry. Being an established player, LSL is likely to benefit immensely from the robust industry outlook. Over next 2-3 years, LSL has plans to open up ~50 stores per year across the cities. While maintaining focus on its key markets (north & south), LSL also plans to expand its reach to low presence / untapped regions. Timely ramp up could enable LSL to expand its reach & boost its revenues & profits. Implementation of TOC program over last few years has helped LSL to attract new channel partners (ensuring higher ROI) & expand its reach. In future, LSL could continue to benefit from this approach. Minority shareholder friendly restructuring of financial arrangements with group companies, if proposed could result in value unlocking, add value to brand, valuation re-rating and boost profits. It would enable LSL to rope in a PE investor to fund its expansion plans. Consolidation of retail operations would result in operational efficiencies. Shareholder friendly initiatives & sustained growth in turnover & profits could narrow LSL’s discount in valuations to its peers Bata India & Relaxo. We feel investors could buy this stock at current levels and average it on dips in the price band of Rs. 83-87 for a price target of Rs. 125 (15xFY15E EPS) over the next one to two quarters. Any news on the progress on restructuring of group companies could result in substantial re-rating.

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NEWS FLASH

Infosys wins contract from Chinese firm FESCO IIFL Home Bonds base issue oversubscribed 1.64 times Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to increase branches to 600 plus IRB Infra bags Rs. 1500 crore Solapur-Yedeshi project from NHAI Bassein Catholic Bank and CRISIL sign MoU for MSME rating Showcause notices to 6 Cos for delaying coal mines development.

RBI Policy Review Today, Expect A Rate Hike

By A Business Reporter

ccepting that fighting inflation is the central bank’s ‘key responsibility’ and with food prices showing no signs of abatement, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is likely to hike the Repo Rate by 0.25 per

cent, as he presents his monetary policy review today. This would be the third straight increase, if it happens, since he took over on September 4, this year. Incidentally, the wholesale Price Index inflation in November climbed to a 14-month high of 7.52 per cent as prices of food

items such as onions and potatoes surged. Consumer price inflation touched a nine-month high of 11.24 per cent last month, while factory output shrank 1.8 per cent in October, the first contraction in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in four months.

Sebi To Overhaul Corporate Governance Code For Listed Firms

By A Business Reporter

to grant greater oversight by minority shareholders and independent directors and check any unjustifiable payments to related parties. It has also proposed to introduce a new concept of ‘Corporate Governance Rating’ by independent agencies to monitor the level of compliance by the listed companies, in addition to regular inspection by Sebi and stock exchanges. While Sinha did not disclose the details of final set of regulations in this regard, he said that corporate governance has been one of the key focus areas for Sebi over the past one year and the regulator is looking to further enhance the compliance standards of listed companies. While Sebi has already taken a number of steps in areas of corporate governance and investor protection, the next step would be putting in place final norms emanating from the draft regulations proposed in January this year, he added.

The 54-page discussion paper also talked about a greater alignment of CEO salaries with the performance and goals of the company, as also a mandatory disclosure of ratio of remuneration paid to the each of their directors and their median staff salary. Similar provisions have been made in the new Companies Act. The paper said that “on average, the remuneration paid to CEOs in certain Indian companies is far higher than the remuneration received by their foreign counterparts and there is no justification available to that effect”. Through these measures, Sebi is seeking to adopt better global practices without increasing the cost of compliances, so that confidence of the investors is brought back to market. On various steps taken by Sebi, Sinha said the regulator has provided clarity on many issues concerning corporate governance and investor protection.

India Gives Cyprus Two Months To Share Information

BSE To Move 40 Scrips, NSE 18 Stocks To ‘T’ Group

By A Business Reporter

isted companies will soon have a new Corporate Governance Code, requiring them to justify high executive salaries, putting in place an orderly succession plan and adopting a whistle-blower policy. The code is being put in place after taking into account public comments to draft corporate governance norms released by capital markets regulator Sebi earlier this year as well as the related provisions in the new Companies Act, 2013. “The new Companies Act has brought in a new dimension and a lot of clarity from corporate governance point of view,” Sebi Chairman U K Sinha told PTI. “Our discussion paper on corporate governance is already in public domain for quite some time. We will be now taking a call on that,” he added. The discussion paper was floated in January and the draft norms also seek

ndia has given Cyprus two months to provide information on certain funds flowing from the island nation before deciding on whether to roll back suspension of tax benefits on investments made from there. “We have sought information on some investments made from Cyprus to India under the double taxation avoidance agreement and given them two months time,” a top Finance Ministry official said. Depending upon the information provided, the official said the government “will take a decision on suspension of tax pact with Cyprus”. India and Cyprus had entered into a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) in 1994. But in November this year, India classified the island nation as a notified jurisdictional area and suspended the tax benefits. Following the notification, all payments made to Cyprus attracted a 30 per cent withholding tax and Indian entities receiving money from there were required to disclose

the source of funds. India took the decision to withdraw tax benefits on grounds that Cyprus was not providing information requested by tax authorities under the taxation treaty. “Cyprus was not cooperating till we classified them as notified jurisdiction. They came running. Now we have given them the long end of the rope. Let us wait and watch,” the official added. Recently, Cyprus said that the Indian government has agreed to withdraw a notification that suspended tax benefits for investments from the island nation. The withdrawal is subject to Cyprus, one of the main sources of foreign direct investment into India, adopting the global convention on exchange of tax information. In a recent statement on renegotiation of the existing DTAA (Double Tax Avoidance Agreement), Cyprus also said a new tax treaty is expected to be finalised soon. Cyprus also said it would adopt provisions of Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention relating to exchange of information in a new DTA between the two countries.

he BSE and NSE will move stocks of several firms including that of Hitachi Home and Life Solutions and Panasonic Appliances India Company to the restricted trading segment from December 20, to ensure safety of the capital markets. In total, BSE would shift as many as 40 securities to the trade-for-trade category or ‘T’ Group while NSE would transfer 18 scrips to the segment on its platform, as per separate notices issued by both the bourses. Besides Hitachi and Panasonic, securities of Eveready Ind, 3i Infotech Ltd and REI Six Ten Retail would also be moved to the restricted segment . In the tradefor-trade segment, no speculative trading is allowed and delivery of shares and payment of consideration amount are mandatory. According to the BSE and NSE, the move is part of a surveillance review, with a view to ensure market safety and safeguard the interest of investors.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Cabinet May Allow CIL To Produce Gas The Cabinet may this week allow state-owned miner Coal India Ltd to produce natural gas from coal seams (CBM) in its existing coal mines. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider this week allowing Coal India (CIL), the world’s largest coal miner, to explore and produce coal-bed methane (CBM) in its existing mines, official sources said. Currently, rules and regulations prohibit mining firms from extracting CBM during mining as the policy does not allow for simultaneous extraction of methane (CBM) and coal.

Rs 10,000 Cr Under SBA’s For Fertilizer Ministry The Finance Ministry has granted Rs 10,000 crore under a special banking arrangement (SBA) as sought by the Department of Fertilizer to help the industry tide over the liquidity crunch. “We have provided Rs 10,000 crore as SBA as demanded by the fertiliser ministry,” a senior finance ministry official told PTI. The SBA, under which fertiliser companies can take loans against subsidy receivables, would help the industry meet its fund requirements till the time the cash subsidy is released by the finance ministry.

Circular On Excise For Goods Sold Below Cost The Finance Ministry yesterday said it will come out with a circular by January 15 to implement a Supreme Court decision regarding valuation of goods sold below the cost price for levying excise duty. The Supreme Court in a recent decision - in the case of CCE, Mumbai versus Fiat India (P) Ltd - held that where products are sold at considerable losses for an unduly long period of time for the purpose of market penetration, the transaction value can’t be accepted for levying excise duty.

Online Matrimony Business Likely To Zoom The country’s online matrimony business is likely to acquire a market size of Rs 1,500 cr by 2017 from Rs 520 cr at present, clocking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 65% in the next two years, according to an Assocham survey. “The main reasons attributed to the increase in demand for online matrimony include convenience, timesaving and efficient,” the survey said. “During the 2012-13 fiscal, 50-55 mn online subscribers registered their profiles while 2.5 mn uploaded their profiles per month to take advantage of this facility,” it said.

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

PIRANHA 3DD

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Having awoken from their spring break extravaganza at Lake Victoria, the swarm heads upstream where they look to make a meal out of Big Wet, a local water park where when it comes to fun, nobody does it wetter! Though they came to get wet, get loaded and get some, the staff and patrons get more than they bargained for when they must face the fiercest, most bloodthirsty piranhas yet. Lead by the strong-willed, studious Maddy and her friends, Barry and Kyle, the trio must dive in and take on these man-eating creatures using every ounce of their being but can they be stopped? Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

SASURAL SIMAR KA

SOAPS & SERIALS

Roli is in the kitchen drinking water when she hears a sound of the lighter. She runs but stops when she sees a silhouette of someone standing. As the lighter sparks, the face of the person id revealed and he further enters her room… Col or s, 7.30 p.m. It’s a struggle to survive in the animal kingdom in a kill or be killed mantra on a daily basis. KILLING FOR A LIVING documents the different yet lethal techniques used to stay alive, by animals, which work in well-organized groups or as “loners” which use camouflage and surprise tactics. Ani mal Pla net, 11 p.m .

DARK MATTERS

RETURN OF THE CLOUDED LEOPARD

A pair of rare clouded leopard cubs are rescued from poachers and raised by conservationists who teach them everything their mother would have to help them survive. Follow the work of wildlife photographer Sandesh Kadur and veterinarian Dr Bhaskar Choudhury and his team at the Wild Life Trust of India as they rehabilitate two orphaned Clouded Leopard cubs to their natural jungle habitat. The two cubs are hand reared, and taught to live independently before being released back to the jungle. A year later, the team unite to search for the cubs they set free more than a year ago. NGC, 8 p.m.

THE FLINTSTONES IN VIVA

BOSTON LEGAL

Sasural Simar Ka, Colors, 7.30 p.m.

Alan helps an old crush when her husband’s campaign for mayor is threatened by slander, posing a conflict of interest, as the firm already represents his opponent; Denny takes a test for Alzheimer’s disease; Paul is concerned when he notices a decline in Denny’s workload; Lori helps an Assistant District Attorney who wants access to his son’s frozen umbilical cord to treat his leukemia; Sally is surprised when Denny steals her client, although it turns out to be in the best interests of the firm. Star Wor ld, 9 p.m.

EK GHAR BANAUNGA

In the cleaning task, Naina and Parul Ben have a fight. In this fight Naina’s blindness comes to question. Is Naina actually blind? Or is she faking her disability to win the competition. Star Pl us, 10 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred hoping to court the lovely Wilma. Nothing will stand in the way of love, except for the conniving Chip Rockefeller who is the playboy born in Baysville but who has made it in the cutthroat town of Rock Vegas. Will Fred win Wilma’s love? Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m. HIT AND RUN is a comedy about a young couple that risks it all when they leave their small town life and embark on a road trip that may lead them towards the opportunity of a lifetime. Their fast-paced road trip grows awkwardly complicated and hilarious when they are chased by a friend from the past (‘Bradley Cooper’), a federal marshal and a band of misfits. HBO, 8 p.m.

Big Brother is a story set in modern India which revolves around a small middle-class family composed of Dev Sharma Sunny Deol, his wife AartiPriyanka Chopra, his mother Farida Jalal, brother Imran Khan and sister Prachi. Although they lead a simple and peaceful lifestyle, an incident occurs that changes their lives forever. The family is left with no choice but to leave Delhi and move to Mumbai in disguise. They start life afresh and all seems well until the ghosts of the past surface again. Zee Ci nema, 9 p.m.

BLACKMAIL

Blackmail is a suspense thriller and a powerful drama of love, forgiveness and redemption. Abhay Rathod (Suniel Shetty) is a happy family man with his wife and son Chirag. Their dream world collapses when Chhota (Mukesh Rishi) hires old time criminal Shekhar (Ajay Devgan) to settle scores with Abhay. Shekhar kidnaps their only son Chirag and in ransom he doesn’t want money nor Abhay’s life. What he wants is impossible for Abhay to part with. What follows is intense drama of love, chase, thrilling suspense, action and emotions... Fil my, 9 p.m .

THE ONE

There is not one universe, but there are many, which is a multiverse. Supposing you are just one person, there are many other versions of you in the other universes, there are ways to travel, but only a police agency,MVA, can travel only for police procedures. Gabriel Yulaw is a former MVA agent, who killed another version of himself in self-defense. It made the other versions of him stronger. When Yulaw found out about this, he became power-hungry killing the 122 other versions for two years. After killing Lawless and getting captured by his former partner Roedecker and a new MVA agent Funsch, Yulaw managed to escape the prison and is trying to kill his last target, Gabe Law who

P.M. 2.00 Chivas TudioGentlemen’s Code 3.00 Castle 4.00 The Neighbors 4.30 Two And A Half Men 5.00 Boston Legal 6.00 Castle 7.00 Koffee with Karan 8.00 The Neighbors 8.30 Two And A Half Men 9.00 Boston Legal 10.00 Once Upon A Time 11.00 Castle

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 The Lying Game 3.00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 4.00 Just For Laughs 6.00 The Lying Game 7.00 The Ellen Degeneres 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Malibu Country 9.00 Lost 10.00 Switched at Birth 11.00 Poirot P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

HIT & RUN

BIG BROTHER

ZEE TV

LISTING

P.M. 2.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 2.30 Doli Armaano Ki 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Bh Se Bhade 5.30 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar

Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Fu Bai Fu 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 Strangest Weather On Earth 3.30 Mean Machines: The Transatlantic Challenge 4.00 Future Weapons 4.50 Deconstructed 5.15 How It’s Made 6.00 Best of Discovery Science 7.00 Antariksh 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Strangest Weather On Earth 10.00 Heavy Metal Task Force 11.00 Dark Matters

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.30 4.30

Counting Cars Science Impossible Modern Marvels Ancient Aliens

STAR WORLD

KILLING FOR A LIVING

DARK MATTERS takes viewers inside the laboratory to profile strange science and expose some of history’s most bizarre experiments. Hosted by noted science fiction actor John Noble Dark Matters delves into the most unusual research ever conducted, including attempts to crossbreed humans and apes, actual zombie investigations and head transplantation studies. Cutting-edge CGI recreations enable viewers to witness the pivotal moments when brilliant minds face controversy or ethical crossroads on the fringes of science. Discovery Sci ence, 11 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon.. 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Saraswatichandra 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 5.30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana... 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Ek Ghar Banaunga 10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

The Flintstones in Viva, Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.

is a police officer. He is also at Yulaw’s strength. Roedecker and Funsch now have to arrest Yulaw before he can kill Gabe. Pi x, 9 p.m .

CHIRUTHA

Charan (Ram CharanTeja) has a bad childhood as his father was murdered in front of his eyes. And he had to own somebody else’s mistake and go to jail to save his mother. When he returns back, he realizes that his mother is dead. Then he is employed as a tour guide in Bangkok. Sanjana (Neha Sharma) - the daughter of a rich man - is on vacation to Bangkok along with her friends. The rest of the story is how they fall in love and how Charan takes revenge on the people who are responsible for the murder of his father. Max, 9 p.m.

SHARADA

Chiranjeev lives a wealthy lifestyle along with his widowed father, Kashiram, two sisters, one of who is dumb, and a younger brother. While on a trip, his friend, Mohan, falls ill due to high consumption of alcohol, and gets treated at a Ashram. This is where Chiranjeev meets with an employee, Sharada, who lives a poor lifestyle with her widowed father, Ram Sharan, and both fall in love with each other. Chiranjeev promises to get his father's permission and return to get married to her. On the way he has an accident, he does survive, is looked after by tribal people, and after several days returns to the Ashram only to get the shocking news that Sharada is now married to a very wealthy and much older male. Devastated, he returns home and gets another shock when he finds that the male Sharada has married is no other than his very own father. He gets depressed and takes to alcohol in a big way. Sharada talks him out of this, he repents, and on her insistence, gets married to Chanchal, CVO, 9 p.m.

BIG CBS LOVE

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

SONY TV

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

Maharana Pratap, Sony TV, 9 p.m. P.M. 2.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

LIFE OK

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

7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

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

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Firangi Bahu 2.30 Aakhir Bhau Bhi…. 3.00 Naina: Film. Shashi Kapoor, Moushmi C 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi… 6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti… 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar

Comedy Nights with Kapil, Colors, 4.30 p.m.

8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari... 9.30 Pakke Shejari 10.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

SAB TV

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

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 The Wild Wild Best 3.00 Premiere At 10 4.00 The Magic of the Big Blue 5.00 AP Safari 6.00 River Monsters 7.00 Killing For A Living 8.00 The Wild Wild Best 9.00 River Monsters 10.00 Premiere At 10 11.00 Killing For A Living P.M. 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

DISCOVERY

Man Vs Wild Technology Isolated Top Hooker Discovery Best Kingdom Of Plants Gold Rush Discovery Best

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.25 7.37 8.00 8.15 8.30

News in Marathi Ruchira Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Mazi Maye Bhetilagi Jiva Sansar Maza Wegala News in Marathi Vikas Sarthi Amhi Karbharni Krishi Darshan Amchi Mati Amchi Mansa News in Marathi Chitrahaar Swami News Samachar Pavitra Bandhan-Do

9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00

Dilon Ka Sanyasi Saraswatichandra Bharat Ki Shaan Best of Indian Cinema

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

Samachar News Sports News Reporter’s Diary Samachar. News. Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar News

5.30 Shipping Wars 6.00 Counting Cars 7.00 History Untamed: White Lions Born Wild Part 2 8.00 Masters of Magic 9.00 Dynamo: Magician Impossible 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Shipping Wars 11.00 Counting Cars

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

9.00 10.00 11.00

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Ashes -2nd Test – Match Hlts 3.00 Masterclass : Wasim Akram 4.00 Sachiiiin Sachin 5.00 Masterclass : Rahul Dravid 5.30 Masterclass : Wasim Akram 7.00 Masterclass : Sanjay Manjrekar 7.30 Masterclass: Wasim Akram 8.00 Sachiiiin Sachin 9.00 Ashes 3rd Tet – Match Hlts 10.00 Masterclass: Sanjay Manjrekar 10.30 Masterclass: Wasim Akram 11.00 Ashes – 3rd Test – Match Hlts

STAR SPORTS4

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

DDII (Metro Channel) Best of Indian Cinema, DDI, 11 p.m.

8.00 8.05 8.15 8.20 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

News Night Parliament News Samachar Sansad Samachar News Night. Charcha Mein Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

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Motor Cycle Racing Auto Racing Soccer Superstar BPL hlts La Liga: World World C’ship 2013 htls PI Netbusters 2013 Serie A Show Football Today 2013

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P.M. 1.00 Straight Drive 2.00 India Tour of SA 13-1st Test Day 1 9.00 Straight Drive 10.00 Great Centuries: 2005 10.30 India Tour of SA 10 h/ls 11.30 Simply the Best

MOVIE CHANNELS

STARMOVIES

P.M 12.44 Gladiator 3.49 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Lightning Thief 6.15 The Lost World: Jurassic Park 9.00 Piranha 3-D 10.44 Lockout A.M. 8.18 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Lightning Thief 10.44 Friends with Benefits P.M. 1.00 2.50 5.00 6.30 8.00 9.35 11.40 A.M 8.40 10.05 11.35 P.M. 1.00 2.55 4.50 5.30 8.10 10.30 A.M. 10.45 P.M. 1.11 2.07 4.31 6.41 9.00 10.57 A.M. 7.31 9.26 10.29

HBO

Kick-Ass Training Day Miami Magma Attack The Block Hit and Run Kill Bill: Vol 2 Sharktopus Miami Magma Nothing To Lose Attack The Block

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Bowfinger Babe The Grudge 3 Problem Child Cold Creek Manor Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas

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P.M. 2.00 Chhota Bheem Dhoondham Dhoondai Special 3.30 Mighty Bole Toh Raju 5.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 8.00 Chhota Bheem 9.30 Hagemaru 10.00 Takeshi’s Castle

Premium Rush 12 Hours The Italian Job

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Hit and Run, HBO, 9 p.m.

MAX

Veerta The Power King Uncle: Shahrukh Khan Chirutha Jeet: Sunny Deol Koyla: Mahuri Dixit

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P.M. 2.30 Ram Teri Ganga Maili: Amitabh Bachchan 6.00 Krantiveer: Nana Patekar 9.00 Big Brother: Sunny Deol A.M. 10.45 Jungle-The Battlegroiund

CVO

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FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Karmyogi: Raj Kumar, Rekha 3.00 Bhakti Mein Shakti: Dara Singh 6.00 Desh Ke Dushman: Raj Kumar, Hema Malini 9.00 Blackmail: Ajay Devgna, Priyanka C A.M. 9.00 Pahredaar: Ajit, Malavika

B4U

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12 Hours Angels and Demons The Italian Job The Condemned The One Django Unchainted

P.M. 2.10 Hungama 5.20 Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai 8.00 Gangaajal 11.10 Aaj Ka Shoorvir A.M. 8.20 Khiladi 420 11.55 Judwaa No 1 P.M. 1.00 5.30 9.00 A.M. 7.00 10.30

Singh

Chirutha, Max, 9 p.m.

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Sunaina MAD

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

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Art Attack Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Shake It Up Doraemon DJ-Sofia The First Tale Spin Doraemon

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Kiteretsu Tron Uprising Randy Cunningham Iron Man Armored Adventures American Dragon Jake Long Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Spiderman Hulk Big Bad Beetleborgs

Space Goofs Rekkit Rabbit Keteretsu Super Robot

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KANGANA RANAUT, ADITYA ROY KAPUR & SUSHMITA SEN

High on style

edge looks were seen at the second edition of the Grey Goose Style Du CUTTING Jour in collaboration with Noblesse, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar at the Mansion at Four Seasons. Honoured were Kangana Ranaut, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sushmita SONAL CHAUHAN

Sen who have successfully created a unique sense of personal style both inside and outside their professional arenas. It was a fashion feast out there and also a feast of Grey Goose cocktails that put everyone in good cheer.

MANASI SCOTT

Twice as nice

was a double whammy at IT Atosa with Aparna Badlani and Azmina Rahimtoola presenting a

Warm sparkle and BRIDAL ethnic jewelley came alive at

Gehna Jewellers in Bandra at the preview of the sparkling collection by Shaina NC. Hosts Kiran and Sunil Datwani were there to warmly welcome guests like Rajashree Birla, Vivek Oberoi, Usha Kakade, Anuya Mhaiskar, Hema Sardesai, Abha Singh, Reena Wadhwa, Rajani Bhagat, Leena Mogre, Rakhi Vijan, Munisha Khatwani, Lavinia Hansraj, Arzoo Govitrikar, Naaz and Remu Zaveri among others.

MUGDHA GODSE

Women’s whirl

was a whirl of IT women out there at High Street

SUNIL & KIRAN DATWANI, VIVEK OBEROI & SHAINA NC

Resort dates night before ONE India Resortwear Fashion Week

EVELYN SHARMA & ROCKY S

could kick off it was time for E-sense Entertainment and Dabboo Ratnani to unveil the very first edition of the IRFW 2014 calendar at F bar. Vivek Oberoi, Kangana Ranaut, Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra were the star attractions. Music by DJ Deepesh Sharma aka Mr. Right put you in the mood as you sipped premium drinks and had a good look at the calendar shot at Ramada Caravela beach resort, Goa.

preview of creations by Amit Aggrawal and Outhouse by Sasha and Kaabia Aggrawal. On view were Amit’s structured and fantastical garments and a statement jewellery party line by Outhouse titled ‘Disco Inferno.’ Mugdha Godse and Sonal Chauhan were there showing off couture by Amit. Other guests included Vikram Phadnis, Anjana Sharma and Manasi Scott.

SHAMITA SHETTY

Phoenix as Pantaloons launched its Woman’s Wednesday. You heard that this would celebrate young fashionistas and give them an opportunity to have fun on the first Wednesday of the month at select Pantaloons outlets around town. Doing the inaugural honours was Gul Panag. And announced was the calendar in association with Cosmopolitan magazine featuring quirky and expressive young girls.

GUL PANAG

GIGANTIKA CROSSWORD

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ACROSS:

1.Nursery rhyme character- a dim witted loiterer (6,5) 7. Fool (11) 13.Parallelograms (6) 14.Claim (10) 15.Appear (6) 17.Pen point (3) 18.——sum (3) 19.Cleaver (6) 22.Musical instrument of the past (7) 25.Italian wine city(4) 27.Empty conversation (2,2,2) 30.Lasso (6) 31.Volunteer worker in a hospital (5,7) 32.Oats porridge (6) 33.Mideast nation (6) 37.Hair colour (3) 38.Bug (6) 41.Illinois city (6) 43.Support (3) 44.Digital video recorder (3) 45.Racing circuit (6) 47.Peak (6) 49.Wrist bones (5) 50.Bypass (6) 52.Turn right! (3)

CROSSWORD NO 171 Nita Jaggi 53.Actor Hanks (3) 54.PC core (3) 55.Incentive Stock Option (3) 56.South-east European country (6) 57.Origins (5) 58.Mumbai suburb (6) 59.Used with a thread (6) 61.Bruce—-(3) 62.Local Area Network card (3) 63.Very harsh (6) 66.Soft sound of leaves (6) 69.Leg parts (5) 72.Horn (6) 75.Light (6) 76.Secondhand books dealer (12) 77.Pool sound (6) 78.Crazy (6) 81.Indian fine gold thread (4) 83.Pledge (7) 88.Sample (4) 89.Toilet (3) 91.America for short (3) 92.Kathmandu dweller (6) 94.Revise writing (4,6) 95.Hang around (6) 97.Hibernia (7,4) 98.Prize contest (11)

DOWN:

1.Silence (3) 2.Caribbean dance (5) 3.Telling tales (5) 4.Thick, marble pieces (5) 5.Pack animals (5) 6.African river (5) 7. Actress Katrina (4) 8. Arm bones (5) 9.Gandhian cloth (5)

10.Foe (5) 11.Strain (5) 12.Use a shovel (3) 13.Armed resistance (9) 16.Convert into a gaseous state (9) 20.Less common (5) 21.Tennis star Fraser (5) 23.First terrible Czar of Russia(4) 24.Hot drink (5) 25. ‘ Wonderland’ girl (5) 26. Language test for aliens (5) 28.Kind of angle (5) 29.Predict (5) 34.Easy to get into (10) 35.Massive production (10) 36.Speculator (10) 37.East, West, North, South (10)

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39.Fib (10) 40.Opiion pieces (10) 41.Vain person (5,5) 42.Like God (10) 46.Punish (6) 48.Much more than needed (6) 49.Actress Priyanka(6) 51.Ceremony (6) 56.Slight trace (9) 60.2009 event that made many homes go dark (5,4) 64.——-flytrap (5) 65.Retired Tata chairman (5) 67.New York city (5) 68.Indian holy plant (5) 70.Synthetic material (5) 71.Relaxes (5)

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73.Back of the neck (4) 74.Rent (5) 79.Informed (5) 80.Miss Doolittle (5) 81.Very tired (5) 82.Apparel (5) 84.Cambodian currency (5)

85.Host (5) 86.Showy flower (5) 87.Parker at a hotel (5) 88.Sip in water (5) 90.Circuit breaker (4) 93.Brink (3) 96.Earnings per share (3)

Solution (GIGANTIKA No. 170)

ACROSS: 1.Treacherous 7.Collaborate 13.Logjam 14.Elementary 15.Debtor 17.Egg 18.Owl 19.Argyll 22.Yangtze 25.Crew 27.Yttria 30.Infant 31.Disobedience 32.Canopy 33.Inspan 37.Mtv 38.Sample 41.Athena 43.Olu 44.Nun 45.Youths 47.Bunyan 49.Magic 50.Gurgle 52.Yob 53.Hdl 54.Raw 55.Tsh 56.Anorak 57.Ratio 58.Pirogi 59.Iconic 61.Eva 62.Nil 63.Cursor 66.Person 69.Zweig 72.Easter 75.Ranges 76.Conglomerate 77.Canada 78.Ideate 81.Fear 83.Decease 88.Stud 89.Lie 91.Pea 92.Nessie 94.Bangladesh 95.Woofer 97.Hypothermia 98.Robert Boyle DOWN: 1.Tao 2.Enjoy 3.Camel 4.Elegy 5.Ocean 6.Sheet 7.Crap 8.Layer 9.Allow 10.Oddly 11.Ambit 12.Eco 13.Liability 16.Readymade 20.Gifts 21.Lanka 23.Avid 24.Ghost 25.Cream 26.Excel 28.Trait 29.Rhone 34.Pythagoras 35.Nosy Parker 36.Bubblewrap 37.Manchester 39.Pigeonhole 40.Enchanting 41.Anglophile 42.Harmonious 46.Ordain 48.Albino 49.Mumbai 51.Lazuli 56.Accordion 60.Coriander 64.Rinse 65.Overt 67.Elope 68.Sagar 70.Worse 71.Ictus 73.Arab 74.Toast 79.Aesop 80.Elect 81.Fence 82.Album 84.Chair 85.Acerb 86.Ephor 87.Nawab 88.Story 90.Anoa 93.Eph 96.Eve.

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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

COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : : :

Gemini 1st Margshirsh Krishnapaksha Ardhra Mithun (Gemini) K.Ch. Black 9

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will celebrate your birthday on a very happy note. The signing of new contracts will assure long term gains. If employed, you will receive an alternate offer from a larger organization with attractive emoluments and perks. Some of you will travel for business/work to different countries. Home and personal life is congenial and if fancy free you will get romantically involved during the course of this year. BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, prominent nose and Charming eyes. Will be healthy and long-lived. Will be responsible, witty, intelligent, critical but helpful. After a good education, career in research, shipping, communications or industry is indicated. Success and gains are indicated perhaps, away from place of birth. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): A busy day at work, but you will be able to complete your assignment. A friend, or someone from out of town, will be visiting you or will be in touch. Fresh investments will register gains faster than you had anticipated. With most activities scheduled for afternoon, you could end up feeling quite tired by evening.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You may feel the need to withdraw and sort out your thoughts and expectations. Uneasiness about certain family problems troubles your mind. You will discuss your personal affairs with a close friend. Some choices you have to make in a relationship are difficult. Try not to get too emotional in your own interest. Someone who lives far away will be in touch, perhaps a family member.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Avoid making important decisions or bringing about any changes today. Just focus on your regular routine for best results. Attend to important issues personally. To maintain peace at home avoid any arguments which can lead to conflict and end in a quarrel.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): It seems someone is trying to pass on a liability giving you false assurances of quick gains. It would be better to stay out of trouble. Somehow you are a great support and help to other people or friend but your own life seems to be crumbling around you. This too shall pass.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Work proceeds smoothly and you will complete an important assignment on time. New proposals will be offered and should be considered especially when you are being offered advance money. Relationship with your mate improves. Family life that has been strained will now improve. Expenses on house and family are likely.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Opportunities abound and you are at your best when under pressure. However whatever happens today may throw you off guard about a certain issue that you may have overlooked. Expenses could exceed your budget but your tactful handling of the situation will save the day. Stress and anxiety may leave you feeling exhausted by the evening.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Before accepting the new job offer consider it from various aspects to find out whether it is as good as it seems. Share some of your doubts with your beloved or a close friend who may help come up with original and practical solution. Meetings and outings will be enjoyable.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Things are starting to work out. Tread carefully ahead keeping the major objective in constant view. Do not get put down or influenced by those who think you are not doing enough to improve your lot. You are headed in the right direction it is only a matter of time when you will see tangible results.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You will make headway in your work and career through sheer hard work and also through an important contact that you recently made. However, don’t expect immediate results from your efforts. A minor misunderstanding at work should not be allowed to spoil your day. Important developments within the family will make you happy.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Any problems that you encounter will be overcome easily. Unexpected monetary gains are indicated from sources that you least expected. You will have to attend to estate matters on behalf of your family. You will be happy to meet a gracious and enlightened person today.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A profitable phase lies ahead. You are required to put in your best efforts to remain in the forefront in your work and business. Developing an interest that is close to your heart brings like mined people into your circle of friends which is fulfilling and stimulating.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): This is a good time for making new alliances in new business ventures, which are bound to come your way. Those working independently or as consultants will sign a prestigious contract. Happiness in love and marriage is indicated. Festivities with family will be enjoyable.

COFFEEBREAK

QUICK CROSSWORD 4845 ACROSS: 1 One of the South Pacific islands? (6) 5 Bite one's ___ : repress emotion, laughter, etc.? (3) 8 Catch sight of something, in the distance, perhaps (4) 9 Pretty? No, just the opposite ! (4) 10 A commotion (6) 11 Receipt (5,4) 13 Animal fat (4) 15 In the public ___ ; receiving much publicity? (3) 16 ___ Leaf : symbol of Canada in international events? (5) 17 Hiding place for treasure (5) 20 A brief, light sleep (3) 22 ___ -head : a stupid person? (3) 23 One ruined beyond recovery (5) 24 Scottish child (5) 26 In short, the day of rest? (3) 27 Flow out in a trickle, seep through slowly (4) 28 After birth (9) 31 Like a dog (6) 32 Curved glass (4) 33 Eons or epochs (4) 34 A piece of earth (3) 35 Bear witness, vouch or swear (6)

DOWN: 1 Obvious truth (6) 2 A person who rides horseback (8) 3 Afternoon refreshers? (4) 4 He is perpetually at war in the Middle East? (7) 5 French school (5) 6 Owl's love, in a Lear poem (4) 7 ___ of hand : conjuring or dexterity? (7) 12 Alkaline solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like (3) 14 Narrow strip of cotton, etc., used in dressmaking (4) 18 Hairdo of the dark continent? (4) 19 Elevate to sainthood (8) 20 One who has no chance of success (2-5)

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SUDOKU 2031 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 G

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

21 A cure-all? (7) 24 An objectionable word, perhaps ! (3) 25 Deprived (6) 26 A mixture of lettuce, tomatoes and other raw vegetables (5)

29 It's a __- up : there is a fifty-fifty chance of a favourable outcome, in a way? (4) 30 ____ Tango in Paris : famous musical hit from Hollywood? (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Shah, 4 Attila, 8 Fun, 10 Bosc, 13 Covenant, 14 Scooter, 15 Washer, 17 Gentleman, 21 Rao, 22 Xed, 23 Gap, 26 Malayalam, 27 Bairam, 28 Isobars, 32 Alphabet, 34 Suss, 35 Rap, 36 Yammer, 37 Most. DOWN: 1 Sobs, 2 Apso, 3 Puce, 5 Trepan, 6 Ira, 7 Attire, 9 Nor, 11 Ocher, 12 Conto, 15 Wada, 16 Heal, 18 Nari, 19 Exam, 20 Mel, 23 Garbs, 24 Pairs, 25 Abbacy, 26 Manage, 28 Ier, 29 Stat, 30 Auto, 31 Ssgt, 33 Pam.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1850 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

S N T

S N H E I

R F V C S

Z N R A T K T V E H E I P R L

S N B V C I N

S N R S

H S

E V S N H E I

L V C B K H Q T

I T S Y H Y

S V

H Y

P N T B T

B T R K

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think

Afternoon WORD MINE

H T

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: 15 average; 17 good; 19 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: after, fare, fast, fasten, faster, fate, fatness, faun, fear, feast, feat, fern, fret, fuse, fuss, raft, safe, safer, safest, serf, strafe, surf, TRANSFUSE, turf, unsafe.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

ODISHA PREVENT MUMBAI FROM SCORING OUTRIGHT WIN

SPORTS

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UMBAI: Forced to follow on, Odisha fought hard to earn a draw against Mumbai as Natraj Behera scored his second century of the match on the fourth and final day of their Group A Ranji Trophy tie here. The visitors, who resumed on 115 for two in their second innings, 130 runs behind Mumbai's first innings total of 501, batted sensibly to deny the hosts an outright win. At stumps on day four, Odisha were 356 for five with Natraj and Sujit Lenka (0 not out) on the crease. Natraj, who hit 130 in the first innings, once again showed good application as he rescued his team by scoring an unbeaten 127 off 218 deliveries, laced with 17 fours and three sixes. Starting the day on 20, Natraj survived a drop catch when he was on 61 by Wasim Jaffer off Pravin Tambe bowling. He used it to good effect and helped his team remain unbeaten at the close of play. Natraj also put on a solid 147run stand with Niranjan Behera for the third wicket before the latter was dismissed in the fifth over after lunch. Niranjan, who too got a reprieve when he was on 28, made a patient 206-ball 59. His knock comprised of nine boundaries, including the one he struck to bring up his half century. Still nine runs short of equalising Mumbai's total when Niranjan departed, Natraj and captain Biplab Samantray shared a 64-run partnership to take the total to 300. Samantray, who struck two fours and a six during his 68-ball 27, got out with the visitors on

Natraj Behera salvaged a draw for Odisha against Mumbai with a valiant unbeaten 127 for his side at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. 300 for four. Abhilash Mallick played a cameo with a quickfire 40, which included seven fours and a six. From 352 for five, Natraj and wicketkeeper-batsman Lenka kept the rival bowlers at bay for a couple of overs till play was called off after the mandatory overs. The defending champions Mumbai, who were seeking their fourth outright victory, were hurt by their young side's inept bowling that was complimented by poor fielding. Tambe, who had picked up two wickets yesterday, was unlucky today after two catches were dropped off his bowling. He finished with figures

Mary Kom is a great girl: Holyfield

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion and Olympic bronzemedallist Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom has a new admirer in American legend Evander Holyfield, who says he follows her exploits and finds her achievements great. "Yes, I follow her. She is a great girl. I find her very great because it is amazing how this young woman in India is doing boxing

which is considered an American game. It's great that she is doing well," the former 'Undisputed World Champion' told PTI outside the Parliament while participating in pre-Christmas celebrations for an organisation. Mary Kom, a Khel Ratna awardee, is currently taking a break from the ring after giving birth to her third child earlier this year. The 30-year-old Manipuri was once described as 'Magnificent Mary' by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Holyfield, a former professional star who won the 1984 Olympics' heavyweight bronze medal, does take interest in Indian boxing. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he sat through the semifinal bout of Vijender Singh, who went on to become India's first boxing medallist in the quadrennial extravaganza. Asked if he would promote boxing in India, Holyfield said, "Nobody has asked me to do that but if somebody asks me, I will be happy to do it."

of 33-8-127-2. Javed Khan, Vishal Dabholkar and Siddhesh Lad took wicket a piece. Mumbai secured three points from this match for a total of 23 points from six games, but have slipped a place from top of the table. Odisha, meanwhile, have gained a solitary point for their effort. Brief Scores: Mumbai: 501 for nine decl (Wasim Jaffer 143, Hiken Shah 170; Basant Mohanty 3/73, Dhiraj Singh 3/117) drew with Odisha: 256 (Natraj Behera 130, Biplab Samatray 39; Javed Khan 4/53, Shardul Thakur 3/54) & 356 for 5 (Natraj Behera 127 not out, Niranjan Behera 59; Pravin Tambe 2/127).

J&K THRASH ASSAM BY 9 WKTS JAMMU: Pacer Samiullah Beigh grabbed four wickets in an impressive bowling spell on the fourth and final morning to set up Jammu and Kashmir's ninewicket victory over Assam here. Beigh claimed all the four Assam wickets that fell today to end with innings figures of 6 for 42, his first five-for in this Ranji season. Riding on Beigh's early onslaught, J&K skittled Assam out for 195 before the home side batsmen chased down the target of 32 runs to give them their fourth win in six games. Assam began the fourth and final day on a slippery 156 for 6 and they would have hoped to find a way to salvage a draw. Instead, Beigh struck between the 46th and 54th overs to bundle the visiting side out. Assam's second innings lasted just 10.4 overs today and they added 39 runs at the expense of four wickets. TN EARN THREE POINTS FROM A DRAW AGAINST RAILWAYS NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu earned three points from the drawn encounter against Railways with a first-innings lead after only 14 overs of play was possible on the fourth and final day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match. Tamil Nadu scored 246 in their first innings and then bundled out Railways for a meagre 169 to take a 77-run lead. Resuming on 10 for one in their second innings, Tamil Nadu could take the field only after lunch today because of fog and play lasted a little over an hour before bad light interrupted once again.

Crucial win for Surve

UMBAI: Shekhar Surve rallied from a substantial deficit to shock Aditya Agrawal in the elite round robin, in the SPGPark Club Open Billiards Handicap Tournament on Tuesday. Trailing 136-180 against the inform Agrawal of P.J. Hindu Gymkhana in the race-to-250 contest, Surve of Shivaji Park Gymkhana relied on experience to fire breaks of 57, 27 and an unfinished 36 to snatch an exciting 250-186 win in Group F. Agrawal, playing with a -300 handicap, got off to a good start, aided by breaks of 50, 38 and 28 that kept him ahead and well in control. But Surve, playing with a -70 handicap, changed the script

brilliantly with the crucial half century break and the 36 in the end that proved decisive. In other upsets, Hasan Badami of CCI stunned 2011 champion Rishabh Kumar of Bombay Gymkhana 250-225 in Group B, while Kabil Badami of Bombay Gymkhana prevailed over Mahesh Jagdale of Elphinstone Cricket Club 250-140 in Group D. V. ‘Raja’ Subramanian of Matunga Gymkhana kicked off his campaign in Group G with a brilliant break of 100 en route to a 250-161 win over last year’s runner-up Rohan Jambusaria of Mandpeshwar Civic Federation, Borivali who fired an unfinished break of 91 in the round of 32. Hitesh Kotwani, Chandu Kansodaria, Deependra Pinkyar, Ronnie Daruwalla, and Sunil Jain qualified for the round robin, while Jatinder Dawer of NSCI was the significant loser who went down to Jain. Two players from each group in the round robin main draw will qualify for the knock out prequarter-finals that kicks off the final phase.

IN BRIEF Sheldon Rego nets a hat trick in Star of Canara SC’s win

MUMBAI: A strong second half play and Sheldon Rego's hat trick helped Star of Canara SC run over Uchil United SC 4-0 in the 18th Ramnath Payyade Memorial League organized by the Karnataka Sporting Association. The first half was goalless but, Star of Canara SC displayed attacking skills in the second half by scoring four goals and also ensuring that they kept a clean sheet at the final whistle. Along with Sheldon's hat trick, Haresh Golar chipped in with a goal for Star of Canara SC. The other match of the day between Kanara Bros SC and Bombay Fort SC turned out to be a tame goalless draw. In the other matches, an early goal proved to be the key as Mogaveera SC brushed aside Jai Bharat SC 1-0 in a top of the table encounter.The goal scored in the first minute by Santosh Powar of Mogaveera SC turned out to be the decisive factor in the win thus helping Mogaveera SC secure the top spot in Group B with 3 wins from 3 matches.

Tabhane continues to dominate 300m event

MUMBAI: National champion Nikhilesh Tabhane continued to prove that he is miles ahead of competition when he comfortably retained his men’s Rink 3 Time Trial (300m) title in the 51st National Roller Sports Championship – Speed at the Ameya Classic International Roller Skating Rink in Virar. The 22-year-old, who has been adopted by the Ameya Classic Club for further training and exposure, stopped the close at 25.65sec to clinch the gold medal a good three-tenth of a second ahead of second placed Akash Aradhya of Karnataka. The bronze went to Akhil Solmon Geddam of Andhra Pradesh. Tabhane, who had set his first national mark at the very same venue last year and improved the same in the state championship last month, was looking to improve the same on Monday night but fell short by just 0.04 sec.

Nigerian XI overcome Central Railway to book semi-final berth

MUMBAI: Nigerian XI beat Central Railway 54 via tie-breaker to book their place in the elite division semi-final of the Kalina MLA Cup held at the Air India Colony ground, Santacruz on Monday. The All African lineup were comprised of players plying their trade in India and were surprisingly held at 1-1 on regulation time by the Railmen. Central Railway gave a good account of themselves in the first half as they had plenty of chances to trouble the rival goalkeeper. Unfortunately though, their finishing was disappointing as both teams headed into breather with 0-0. Start of the second half saw Nigerian XI taking a surprise lead, striker Akuma D converting a brilliant through ball by Munachi M.

Windies Shillingford ‘gutted’ over ban: Coach Gibson

WELLINGTON: West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford is "gutted" at being banned for using an illegal bowling action but hopes to return to international cricket soon, national coach Ottis Gibson said in New Zealand. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced late Monday that Shillingford had been banned indefinitely after an independent biomechanical analysis showed his action was illegal. The tests also found Shillingford's team-mate, Marlon Samuels, was delivering an illegal quicker ball, although his standard off-break was within the rules.

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MUMBAI RACES: HOW THEY RAN LAST WEEK

Dr. Vijay Mallya (blue coat) receiving the Deltin Casino Indian 2000 Guineas Trophy after the win of his horse Marinsky. Behind him on the right is Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy and Mr. Champaklal Zaveri.

Dr. Vijay Mallya, owner of Marinsky lead in the horse after its win in the 2000 Guineas.

Mr. Haresh Mehta, owner of Incentio, receiving the M.N. Nazir Trophy after his horse won the race.

Mr. Haresh Mehta leading in Incentio after its win the M.N. Nazir Trophy race.

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esi Shroff trained Marinsky's win was easily gained. The horse owned by Mr. Mehernosh and Dr. Vijay Mallya was ridden by Trevor who rode a well-judged race in the Deltin Casino Indian 1000 Guineas.

In Bangalore over 2000 metres, the horse was nowhere – indicating perhaps it cannot go the distance. This however need not be a correct conclusion. With the last win, it will have won so far, three races. Watch Circle of Life. Pesi got 4 winners last week all wellbacked.

For once, quite a few favourites won on Sunday. In the first race on Sunday, while Narendra Lagad's horse New Star was the first favourite, another wellbacked horses, Song of Africa won the race. Manyatta, owned by Jayadev Modi, was the winner of Ranjit Bhat Memorial Gold Cup. It was the favourite in the race. The horse is trained by Malesh Narredu. Scarlet Pimpernel, trained by Pesi Shroff did not do enough to show it will soon win. C.D. Katrak trained Way Out which won the Bolton Trophy needs watching. It was an easy winner in the P.D.

Owner Mr. Jaydev Mody (right) and trainer Malesh Narredu leading in Manyatta after its win in the Ranjit Bhat Memorial race.

Katrik Ganapathy leading in War Command after its win in the Faiz Jasdanwalla Trophy.

Trainer Magansingh Jodha and members of the Her Majesty Racing Syndicate leading in Ricochat after its win in the Guest Connections Plate.

Trainer Dallas Todywalla (right) and owners leading in Zoraann after its win in the Aziz Ahmedbhoy Trophy

Arabian Grace which won the Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa Area Cup is being led in after the race. The horse is owned by Dr. Vijay Mallya.

Bolton Trophy. It looks like it is a top-class sprinter. Sprinter's Cup? The horse is owned by Dr. Y.K. Hamid, Mr. A.A. Amersey, and Mr. Kamal Hamied. Amazing Grace, trained by Pesi Shroff was another easy winner. It was the favourite in the Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Areas Trophy race. The horse is owned by Mr. Vijay Shirke’s family. There was a lot of betting in the P.M. Rungta Gold Trophy (Div I) on Lucky Red. It did Archie which won the Alma Mater Plate being led in by (holding the reins) not make it. Well-backed Zoe, Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy and Mr. Adi Narielwalla and other members of the owned by the Sopher Racing Magnificent Seven Syndicate. At extreme right is trainer Pesi Shroff. Syndicate, Mr. D.K. Sidani, Altab Husain and Mrs. Ayesh A. Hussain was available at 3 to 1. Archie was lucky to win the Alma Mater Plate. It had a strong challenge from Highraaz and Fortune's Favour. All the three horses passed the win post almost together. SHOCK WINNERS If all favourites win, there will be no racing. Totally neglected Allegiance – trained by Narendra Lagad – won the 1600 metre Siachen Plate. It ran away with the race. It was available at 40 to 1 in the ring. Another horse in the field also trained by Narendra Lagad – Moon Raker – placed second. Incentio, owned by Haresh Mehta was another shock winner. Ashwa Yodhaa, owned by Mrs. Anita Chauhan won the Uttam Singh Trophy at 8 to 1. Laurus Tikati almost came out the winner in the last 200 when Ashwa came with a fast run and won. Manyatta, owned by Jaydev Mody and trained by Malesh Narredu won Ranjit V. Bhat Memorial Gold Cup. What caught the eye in the race was Myla Rose which is trained by Farial A. Abbas. The horse is in good shape. Brindaban, trained by Dallas Todywalla, won the Rao Saheb D.K. Parker Trophy. What happened to Quick Fire in the race will remain a mys-

Members of the Illumination Syndicate leading in Allegiance after it won the Saichen Plate. At left is trainer Narendra Lagad. tery. Maybe it had some problem and its rider Fortune took some time to wriggle out of it. Only when the race was over, it flashed on the scene. Forget this run.

RUNS TO REMEMBER: Sky Lantern, Highraaz, Invincible, New Star, Laurus Tikati, Myle Rose, Way Out, Ultra Sonic, Circle of Life, Follow Me.

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EW DELHI: Disappointed with the state of Indian hockey right now, three-time Olympic gold-medallist and former captain Balbir Singh (Sr) feels among the current lot of players, only Sardar Singh would have found a place in the Indian teams that competed in the golden era. In an interaction with PTI journalists, Balbir spoke of his utter dejection at the game's current state and the issues plaguing Indian hockey. "Sardar Singh is the only player of that standard. Not all of them. Had other players been as good as Sardar Singh, then they would have been somewhere at the top," Balbir said of the halfback,

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who was the only Indian to be named in the FIH's world XI recently. The octogenarian, who will turn 90 later this month, holds the world record for most number of goals by an individual in an Olympic final, an astonishing five that he scored in the 1952 summit clash against the Netherlands. Revered as the greatest centre forward to have played the game after the iconic Dhyan Chand, Balbir said the current set of players don't have the skills to match the ones who made India an eight-time Olympic gold-medallist. "If they had the skills, they would have won. They can be at the top again. Practice is the only key, not only schemes, not

only money, the players need to develop individual skills, and practice hard," Balbir said. "They can come up to the standard provided they try and follow the latest rules, follow their coaches, we need highly paid coaches, highly qualified coaches. Then we should be at the top, among the top 4-5 team," he added. "Practice, it's the key...There were times when we used to score from penalty corners. Individual training is important. Time and again, we used to practice penalty corners. Excellence is not an art but a habit," he said. Besides, Balbir said he also senses a lack of desire to excel among those playing the game now.

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Myself and Qureshi can do very well in next season: Bopanna

ANGALORE: Happy to be reunited with doubles partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan, Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna exuded confidence of doing "extremely well" in the upcoming season, starting in January next year. "It is great for me to get reunited with Qureshi and I am really looking forward to continue (the partnership). It is (also) a very positive sign and we can do extremely well (in next season, beginning January)," he told reporters here on the sidelines of "Unshaven is Unbathed" movement launched by Gillette.

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OHANNESBURG: The thrashing in ODIs behind them, India will be aiming to start the post-Sachin Tendulkar era in Test cricket on a positive note but the task looks daunting as they would be up against the world’s number one side South Africa in the two-match series starting here tomorrow. At the Wanderers stadium, after losing the three-ODI series 2-0, the visitors will be looking to make their first mark on the tour, in what will be a new era in the annals of Indian cricket. For this is the first Test match for Team India following the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster bid farewell after playing his 200th Test versus West Indies in Mumbai, in what was an emotional rollercoaster for the entire nation’s cricket fans. Since then, six ODIs have been played against the Windies and here in South Africa. The contrasting results in these two series had taken some focus off the issues emanating from Ten-

dulkar’s retirement. Now, they need to be addressed. The first question to be asked is who will bat at number four? The true realisation of Tendulkar’s departure will dawn when a new face comes in to bat at the fall of the second wicket during India’s first innings in this Test. It probably will be Virat Kohli, attempting to fill in the big boots, an unenviable task surely. It fits the context of this Test series. This is India’s first overseas Test in nearly two years, since their tour to Australia in 2011-12. In 12 Tests at home thereafter, India won nine, lost two and drew one, winning series against New Zealand, Australia and West Indies. They lost a series to England in between. Most importantly, this long home season ensured the transition with Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman departing the scene. Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh were side-lined owing to poor performances, giving a completely new look to the Indian team. In this interim, Kohli has been the premier batsman

for this young side for almost two seasons now. And ever since he has landed here, the Proteas have given him their undivided attention. Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel peppered him with pace and bounce in the ODI series, wherein he scored 31 runs and a duck in the first two ODIs. That India lost when he failed is, perhaps, a significant reminder of their reliance on Kohli, who has 11 hundreds in successful ODI run-chases. It isn’t his success rate in limited-overs cricket that makes him a first-choice pick for number four in Tests. Instead, it is his aggressive mentality and gusty demeanour that was amply displayed when faced with blinding pace and fearsome bounce in the first ODI at the Wanderers. Riled by a Morkel delivery that hit him in the ribs, Kohli didn’t back away, and took on Steyn and company, or at least he tried to. In the two Tests though, he will need to mix this belligerent intent with caution. It is true for all other batsmen as well.

It will be a test of character for Indian batsmen: Smith

OHANNESBURG: South African skipper Graeme Smith sought to play mindgames ahead of the Test series against India, saying the fast and bouncy tracks here will be a real “test of character” for the young Indian batting line-up. “They are a hugely talented bunch but very different from the Indian line-up we are accustomed to play against,” said Smith, referring to the transitional period that this Indian team is going through. “Touring different parts of the world is a test of character and it is going to be so for them in the next two Test matches,” seasoned South African skipper said on the eve of the first Test. India’s tour begun on a disastrous note as they were hammered in the first two One day internationals losing by huge margins of 141 and 136 runs respectively. The Proteas skipper said that he would like his team to play hard and win the Test with a credible performance just like a No 1 team in the world. Smith, was non committal about what to do after winning the toss, just like Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

‘Boof ’ behind Australia’s Ashes turnaround P

ERTH: Australia’s dramatic turnaround to dominate England and win back the Ashes just months after a 3-0 series defeat to their traditional rivals has largely been attributed to the man they call “Boof”. Darren Lehmann has been the instigator of a reinvigoration of Australian cricket in just six months, since stepping

into the hot seat vacated by the sudden sacking of Mickey Arthur. The 43-year-old, who played 27 Tests from 1998 to 2004, has always been credited with a razor-sharp cricket mind. He saw enough during the July-August series in England to detect weaknesses in the England batsmen which he sought to exploit in the back-to-back series.

Australians had won the first two Tests in Brisbane and Adelaide and secured the urn when rejuvenated paceman Mitchell Johnson claimed his 23rd wicket of the series to remove Jimmy Anderson and end the England second innings. Although the Ashes have been regained, Clarke said Australia were targeting a 5-0 win in the series as they seek to climb from fifth in the world Test cricket rankings. “We want to get back that number The Aussies rejoicing after snaring the final English wicket. one ranking,” he said. England captain Alastair Cook praised they played: they were out- whose maiden Test century the character of Stokes and standing.” frayed Australian nerves — the admitted the English were Despite a determined rear- home team ran through the starting to dream of the imguard action — led by rookie English tail after lunch to possible, but added that the English batsman Ben Stokes, claim a famous victory. The result reflected the series.

Lehmann raised eyebrows when he observed towards the back-end of the last series: “We’ve shown some cracks in their batting which is exciting for us as a bowling unit. Has the momentum shifted? I think it has but only time will tell.” They were to prove prescient words as Lehmann got

down to work devising plans for each English batsman. These were implemented to devastating effect by Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle. Australia stymied skipper Alastair Cook’s scoring shots on the leg side, while Kevin Pietersen was forced into errors by the nagging consistency of Siddle.

Warner mulls US Australia beat England to win Test and reclaim Ashes baseball trial - report

ERTH: Australia beat England by 150 runs to win the third Test in Perth and reclaim the Ashes from their bitter rivals, with skipper Michael Clarke hailing an “outstanding” effort. England were all out for 353 on the final day at the WACA Ground to hand the home side an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. It capped a remarkable turnaround for Australia, who went into the series just months after a 3-0 Ashes loss in England. “I don’t really know what to say. We’ve got them back, I couldn’t be happier,” Clarke said of the Ashes, which England had held for the past three series. “Credit to the team for how

YDNEY: Explosive Australian opener David Warner is mulling a baseball trial in the United States where successful hitters can earn millions of dollars a year, a report said. Warner’s manager Tony Connelly told the Sydney Daily Telegraph all options were being considered for a player who has plundered the English bowling in the ongoing Ashes series where he is averaging over 90. “Dave and I have spoken about it — it would be interesting to see how he goes,” Connelly said of a baseball trial. “A pitch over the plate is a full toss right in his range but once they start throwing

curves, it’s a bit different. “We talked about setting up a trial in the States and getting him in a batting cage just to have a look. It was more a fun thing to see how he goes. Right now he’s in the middle of an Ashes series and that’s his total focus.” Warner’s red-hot form in the Ashes series could make him a US$5 million a year player, Connelly said, but this would be nothing to what he could command as a top baseball star. The left-hander is expected to attract a US$2 million deal at next month’s Indian Premier League auction on top of his Cricket Australia contract and everincreasing endorsements.