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Rahul Narvekar, Shiv Sena’s most visible face and party spokesperson, moves out and joins NCP Rahul Narvekar with Deputy CM and NCP senior Ajit Pawar in Mumbai on Monday.

By Suyash Padate

n what is being seen as a major upset, Rahul Narvekar, Shiv Sena spokesperson and close aide of Aditya Thackeray, yesterday joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Narvekar, who recently withdrew his candidature from the state Legislative Council elections, joined the NCP in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other senior NCP leaders. He will contest the Lok Sabha election on the party’s ticket from the Maval constituency. Narvekar, who happens to be the son-in-law of senior NCP leader and former Min-

ister Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, was the Sena spokesperson and was adept at explaining the party line to the national media and electronic channels. He had therefore become the party’s face on most English language news channels since quite a long time. He was also seen as the Man Friday of party president Uddhav Thackeray’s son, Aditya, and was reportedly running the Yuva Sena with him. However, he had been apparently sulking over the withdrawal of his MLC nomination and had met NCP chief Sharad Pawar last week. Speaking to reporters after joining the NCP, Narvekar

said, “When people from your own party try to bring you down and make attempts to ensure your defeat, then you are left with no option. I was extremely hurt with the way Shiv Sena has handled certain sensitive issues, especially after my candidature was declared. I am disturbed about the withdrawal issue. I think my party should have clarified to me about it. Just because the Sena leadership kept mum, I was under the fire from all sides for no reason. Here I am making it clear that I withdrew my candidature after being told to do so by the Sena leadership. “The mental turmoil reached such an extent that I

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Police will strongly oppose further By Philip Varghese bail plea by doctor wo months after the four T persons, including a docaccused of many tor, were arrested by the Mumbai police and later reillegal abortions leased on interim relief by the

was forced to take the decision to snap the ties with the party. Truly speaking, I am the victim of the internal politics of the Sena,” he added further. Gajanan Babar, the sitting MP from Maval, recently quit Shiv Sena after the3 party denied him the ticket. Now Narvekar will take on Shrirang Barne of Sena and Maruti Bhapkar of the AAP in Maval. In another related development, shortly before Narvekar formally joined the NCP, a group of Shiv sainiks staged a protest outside the state NCP office near the

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Youngsters from a housing society in Mulund celebrating the Holi festival, on Monday.

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Responsible celebration of the spring festival sees less patients walking into KEM, JJ and other public hospitals this year By A Staff Reporter

oli revelers have enjoyed the festival of colours responsibly this year considering the number and nature of injuries that the BMC run hospitals have seen. These hospitals that generally see a rush of people with serious injuries during festivals had very few people coming in with injuries of a serious nature. “We had seven patients out of which four had some minor injuries that required suturing and three had

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come with some minor eye irritation due to colour entering their eyes. All of them were treated on an OPD basis,” said Dr. T.P. Lahane, Dean of the State run JJ hospital. Dr. Ramesh Bharmal, Dean of the BMC run Nair hospital said that the hospital saw four people with minor abrasions. “There were no injuries related to colours or health issues with regards to 'bhang'. These injuries were sustained after falling down while running around,” said Dr. Bharmal. The BMC run KEM hospital had a 28-year-old patient with a fractured hand. They treated around 12 people for minor injuries and eye irritation on an OPD basis. Sonu Singh, 18, from Koliwada was brought to the BMC run Sion hospital Persons painted as ‘Tigers’ were also part of Holi celebrations at Shivaji Park on Monday. at around 2:30 pm after he started exhibiting symptoms like vomiting and But he is stable now and will be dis- at Sion hospital. Also, two patients headache. “He was experiencing the charged in a day or so,” said Dr. Ra- were treated on an OPD basis for for effects of consuming excess 'bhang'. jeev Singh, Assistant Medical Officer eye irritation at Sion hospital.

14,025 drivers booked for drunken driving, other traffic violations over four Holi days Shreedhar Chavan Businessman Yes, Dhoni's skills and leadership will help India win matches.

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Traffic officials use a breath analyser in their search for suspected cases of drunken driving.

n a bid to prevent the drunk driving and rash driving incidents, Mumbai police in its three day drive, penalised several people for breaking the law. In this regard, the cops on the day of 'Rangpanchami', registered 207 cases of drunk driving, while 3,427 cases were registered for violating other rules while driving. On the day of Holi, around 107 people were booked for drunk driving and 4,991 were booked for other violations. On March 15, 92 cases of drunk driving and 6,081 for other violations were registered. "The other violations includes rash driving, parking in a no parking zone, signal jumping, driving with tinted glasses, driving without helmets and various other sections of road discipline," said Deputy Commissioner of Police Mahesh Patil. Pics: Vishwanath Salian, Azad Shrivastav, Sushil Kadam | ADC

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Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant during the Holi celebrations at Juhu.

Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar having fun at their residence at Vile Parle.

Foreigners mingle with locals to celebrate Holi in Dadar.

Students gathered at Shivaji Park maidan to celebrate Holi.

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Most of the erstwhile Sena leaders who left the party to join other political parties, for example Narayan Rane, have been given secondary treatment in that party. Moreover, those who switch parties at the last minute find the going tough as they get very little time to campaign under a new symbol

ust re-elected for a third term as a Member of Legislative Council, Dr Neelam Gorhe (60) is no novice in the field of politics, having been in active politics since 1987. She graduated from Poddar Ayurvedic Medical College as an Ayurvedic doctor in 1977 and practiced medicine for a decade or so, but her real forte was championing the cause of women's rights which led her to form the Stree Aadhar Kendra. Being a daughter-in-law of the famous Marathi literatteur Vin Da Karandikar and niece of the famous poetess Vijay Jahagirdar, the inherited genes are displayed in the fact that she has written 21 books on a variety of subjects and also submitted six thesis papers. Besides being a Sena MLC, she also is in-charge of the party's Pune district affairs and is the party's spokesperson.

Despite all these happenings within your party, are you still confident that your Mahayuti will come to power.

have a double challenge, from both the MNS and AAP. How do you rate your chances in the light of the fact that in 2009, MNS had damaged your electoral chances. These parties crave for visibility amongst the public. They are after issues that will give them that visibility. Sena has a very strong grassroots presence which is tried and tested. The AAP does not have that kind of presence. They look more ideologically confused. As far as the third alternative goes, their presence and vote share since 1990s has shrunk. Their vote bank has further dispersed among the various factions. The MNS is struggling to find candidates. The youth have realised now that voting for Raj is a disaster.

But the challenge this time is a multipronged one. How are you going to face it? We in Sena have been used to facing multiple challenges. Another added 250 complaints are received. Our advantage that the Sena has over its local Vibhag and Shakha Pramukhs rivals is the fact that it can rely on are instructed to tackle them. the work of its frontal organisations like Sthaniya Lokadhikar Samiti What issues will you include in your which works for employment rights election manifesto. and career guidance of Marathi Our main focus will be on how to re- speaking youth. It is significant to duce inflation and corruption note that during the 2012 BMC elecwhich is affecting the common man tions, even the non-Marathi voters today. In order to create a better in- chose to vote for Sena. Even the tra-

WE IN SENA ARE USED TO FACING CHALLENGES

Just on the eve of the Lok Sabha elections your party had differences with your ally the BJP. Do you think it will have an adverse impact on the voters? If there are any developments two to three weeks before the elections, it does affect the psyche of the voters. As it is, the first phase of polling in Maharashtra is on April 10. From Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Shiv Sena spokesperson today it is still a month away. People are well aware that in alliance politics such things do happen and they do not attach too much of importance to it. Ultimately it all boils down to how your candidate presents himself or herself before the voters. How your local party worker interacts with people. Moreover, the work done by your party candidate or local leaders at the grassroot level finally speaks in your favour. Of late many of your sitting MPs and leaders have left the party-fold despite Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray tying them in a symbolic bond with the party's ethos using the Shivabandhan thread. The teachings of the late Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and the hard work of Sena president Uddhav Thackeray were prime reasons for people to join the Sena. It has never been about achieving political power only. There are some people who become dissatisfied with what they have achieved, thanks to the party. In the case of MPs and MLAs who spend time in the opposition benches, they start thinking about their family members and become restless. Those in power need to show the committed voter of the opposition that all is not well in the political party that he supports. Hence attempts are made to split the Sena ranks on poll eve. The ruling alliance has always adopted “use and throw” policy. Most of the erstwhile Sena leaders who left the party to join other political parties, for example Narayan Rane, have been given secondary treatment in that party. Moreover, those who switch parties at the last minute find the going tough as they get very little time to campaign under a new symbol.

The BJP-Sena led alliance shall definitely come to power given the prevailing political mood in the country. People are fed up with the misrule of the Congress-led UPA government. The situation is similar to that in 1977 and 1989 when people were restless, they had lost patience with the government, then also they talked of corruption and inflation. Today also besides corruption, our sovereignty is under attack and the economyis in shambles. And there is a visible change in the process going on. The youth factor is significant one in this election. What plans does your party have to woo the politically articulate youth. We have set up our own election war room. Our youth leader Aditya Thackeray is interacting with the youth on a regular basis. There are some people who are trying to display false love and affection towards the youth. The MNS had tried to raise the anti-toll agitation and left it mid-way only to shake hands with those in power. Sena does not do these kind of things. It takes all its agitations to its logical end. Moreover, our cadres are willing to work for the youth. The youth today are more concerned about jobs, housing loans, business opportunities, industrial growth and an assurance that economic liberalisation will continue.

Women voters also constitute 49 per cent of the electorate. What is your take on women's safety issues. Shiv Sena has always been at the forefront in raising women's issues and we have a firebrand Mahila Aghadi. Our goal is to ensure that an atmosphere is created where women are free to move about without any fear or apprehension. Ours was the party which first started a toll free number for women. Daily around

frastructure you need the political will to do it, which only the BJPSena alliance has. Our emphasis will be on job creation, speeding up infrastructure projects, boosting industrial growth, addressing issues of women's insecurity, and those faced by the elderly who still happen to be a significant component of the electorate.

ditional BJP voters voted for the Sena candidates in that election. Of course the anti-incumbency factor is there, but the voter is quite wise enough to judge between what are national issues and what are local or state issues. Besides, this time around we have got new allies like the RPI-A whose support will definitely help us. Moreover, rapid urbanisation has helped the Sena to Unlike the last time, this time you expand its support base.

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Shahjaha Mohmed Mehandi Sayyed to Ummay Faruau Mohmed Mehandi Sayyed as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X-69440. C-39953 I, Isprith Anton Dominic, have changed my name to Anton Dominic Fernando Vide Deed Poll Affidavit dated 14th March, 2014. C-40149 I have changed my name from Rajashree Raman Pav to Rajshree Raman Pau as per Affidavit dated 11th March, 2014. C-40150 I have changed my name from Gopal Biyani to Shreegopal Biyani as per Affidavit dated 14/03/2014. C-40151 I have changed my name from Santosh Pushrajji Lahoti to Shilpa Biyani as per Affidavit dated 14/03/2014. C-40152 I have changed my name from Mohammed Salim Yusuf Zavery, to ‘Mohammed Salim Yusuf Zaveri’ as per Affidavit Dated: 14/03/2014. C-40153 I, Jamaluddin Jafar Ali Maradia have changed my Son’s name from Maksud Ali Jamal Maredia, to ‘Maksud Ali Jamaluddin Maredia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 65070) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-40154 I have changed my name from Aaramben/ Mumtaz Jamalbhai Maredia, to ‘Arambanu Jamaluddin Maredia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 65071) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-40155 I, Jamaluddin Jafar Ali Maradia have changed my Son’s name from Zaed Ali Jamalbhai Maredia, to ‘Zaed Ali Jamaluddin Maredia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 65073) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-40156 I have changed my name from Shamsad Husain, to ‘Shamshad Husain Rashid Damohi’ as per Affidavit Dated: 14/03/2014. C-40157

I have changed my name from Jahanbegam S Khan, to ‘Jahanbegam Sarfaraz Khan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 15/03/2014. C-40158 I have changed my name from Ranjanben Ambavi Patel, to ‘Ranjan Ambavi Gothi’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 70015) Dated: 27/02/2014. C-40159 I have changed my name from Gothi Ambalal Bechrabhai, to ‘Ambavi Bhachu Patel’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 69017) Dated: 20/02/2014. C-40160 I have changed my name from Rajendra Kumar Ram Sahay to Rajendra Kumar Ram Sahay Verma as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. (U-6839). C-40161 I have changed my name from Sahil Kapoor to Saahil Kapoor as per Gazette No. (U-70031). C-40162 I have changed my name from Sofia Banu Ahmed Husain to Sufia Banu Ahmed Husain Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit. C-40163 I have changed my name from Mr. Motiji Khejaram to Mr. Khetaram Motiji Purohit as per deed poll Affidavit dated 15/03/2014. C-40164 I have changed my name from Asbunniisa Shahali Shaikh to Asbunniisa Shahali Siddiqui as per Affidavit dated 15/03/2014. C-40165 I have changed my name from “Aayan Khan” to “Sabareesh Narayanan Pallikere” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40166 I have changed my name from “Rukhsar Aayan Khan” to “Rukhsar Sabareesh Pallikere” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40167 I have changed my name from “Hiteshkumar Karshanbhai Kikani” to “Hitesh Karshan Kikani” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40168 I have changed my name from “Karshanbhai Ranchhodbhai Kikani” to “Karshan Ranchhodbhai Kikani” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40169 I have changed my name from Sohanlal Sajaram Choudhary to “Sohanlal Chhajaram Choudhary” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40170 I have changed my name from Sajaram Panaram Choudhary to “Chhajaram Panaram Choudhary” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40171 I have changed my name from Sanket Mahendrakumar Patel to “Sanket Mahendra Patel” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40172

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I have changed my name from “Mahendrakumar Ambalal Patel” to “Mahendra Ambalal Patel” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40173 I have changed my name from “Nirmalaben Mahendrakumar Patel” to “Nirmala Mahendra Patel” as per Affidavit dated 15th March, 2014. C-40174 I have changed my name from “Mhatre Laxman Gover” to “Patil Laxman Govardhan” as per Affidavit dated 28th February’ 2014. C-40175 I have changed my name from “Rahulkumar Rameshkumar” to “Rahul Rameshbhai Sanchaniya” as per Affidavit dated 14th March’ 2014. C-40176 I have changed my name from “Rameshkumar bhaillalbhai” to “Rameshbhai Bhaillalbhai Sanchaniya” as per Affidavit dated 12th March’ 2014. C-40177 I have changed my name from “Sheetal Rameshkumar” to Sheetal Rameshbhai Bhaillalbhai as per Affidavit dated 14th March’ 2014. C-40178 I have changed my name from “Ramesh Sanchaniya” to “Rameshbhai Sanchaniya” as per Affidavit dated 14th March’ 2014. C-40179 I have changed my name from “Poorvi Manharlal Mehta” to “Purvi Amit Zobalia” as per Affidavit dated 14th March’ 2014. C-40180 I have changed my name from “Nilufer Nizar Lakhani” to “Nilofer Nizar Lakhani” as per Affidavit dated 15th March’ 2014. C-40181 I have changed my name from Ratnaprabha Laxman Gawade to Smt. Suvarna Sanjiv Bhingarde as per Affidavit dated: 28-10-2013. C-40182 I have changed my name from Zainab Husain Mahoowala to Zainab Husain Diwan as per Affidavit. C-40183 I have changed my name from Abdul Kader Abid Husien Mahoowala to Abdul Qadir Husain Diwan as per Affidavit. C-40184 I have changed my name from Maryam Abdul Kader Mahoowala to Mariyam Abdul Qadir Diwan as per Affidavit. C-40185

I have changed my name from Ayub Zafar Patil to Ayub Jaffar Patel as per Affidavit. C-40188 I have changed my name from Mo Samsuddin Ansari to Mohammad Samsuddin Ansari as per Affidavit. C-40189 I, Anita Maharana (Mother) have changed my son's name from Asish Kumar Maharana to Asish Lokanath Maharana as per Affidavit. C-40190 I have changed my name from Abdul Razak Shaikh to Razak Usman Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40191 I have changed my name from Geetanjali Bipin Shah to Gita Bipin Shah as per Affidavit. C-40192 I have changed my name from Siddanth Ratnakar Shetty to Siddhanth Ratnakar Shetty as per Affidavit. C-40193 I have changed my name from Arti Shetty to Aarti Shetty as per Affidavit. C-40194 I have changed my name from Vishal Shreenivas Vallakathi to Vishal Shrinivas Vallakati as per Affidavit. C-40195 I have changed my name from Shreenivas Balkrishna Vallakathi to Shrinivas Balkrishna Vallakathi as per Affidavit. C-40196 I have changed my name from Rameezabano Abdul Karim to Ramiza Mohammad Gouse Shaikh as per affidavit. C-40197 I have changed my name Eugene Deepchaudre Lobo to Eugene Deepchandre Lobo as per Affidavit. C-40198 I have changed my name from Shaikh Ayyub to Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40199 I have changed my name from Aarzoo Sultana Ayyub Shaikh to Arzoo Sultana Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40200 I have changed my name from Raziya Sultana Shaikh Ayyub to Raziya Sultana Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40201 I have changed my name from Shaikh Mohd Ayyub to Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40202

I have changed my name from Murtuza Abdul Kader Mahoowala to Murtaza Abdul Qadir Diwan as per Affidavit. C-40186

We, Mr. Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh and Mrs. Raziya Sultana Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh have changed our child’s name from Shaikh Mohd Adil to Mohammed Adil Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40203

I have changed my name from Mariya Abdul Kader Mahoowala to Mariya Abdul Qadir Diwan as per Affidavit. C-40187

I have changed my name from Mohammed Adnan Mohammed Shahid to Mohammed Adnan Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40204

I have changed my name from Mohammed Shahid Tayabali to Mohammed Shahid Tayabali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40205

I have changed my name from Rashida Moosa Shaikh to Afasana Kasam Sayyed as per Affidavit. C-40220

I have changed my name from Rehana Mohammed Shahid to Rehana Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Supriya Shankar Chavan to Nibha Vivek Sawant as per Affidavit. C-40221

C-40206 I have changed my name from Roli Saxena to Roli Saxena Lele as per Affidavit. C-40207 I have changed my name from Safik Maramdil Chowgule to Shafique Chougule as per Affidavit. C-40208 I have changed my name from Sayzha Ahmed Hussain to Shahjahan Ishrat Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40209 I have changed my name from Shahijahan Ishrat Shaikh to Shahjahan Ishrat Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40210

I have changed my name from Sahidabanu Parvez Alam Salom to Saida Parvez Alam Siddiqui as per Affidavit. C-40222 I have changed my name from Mohammed Fahad Fakruddin Siddiqui to Fahad Fakruddin Siddiqui as per Affidavit dated 15.03.2014. C-40223 I have changed my name from Surendrakumar to Surendrakumar Vishwakarma as per Affidavit. C-40224 I have changed my name from Sitish Bhagwan Patil to Satish Bhagwan Patil as per Affidavit. C-40225

I have changed my name from Qamruddin Badruddin to Qamruddin Badruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40211

I have changed my name from Nitesh Khandu Zinjad to Tushar Khandu Zinjad as per Affidavit. C-40226

We, Mr. Kamalesh Kumar Khicha and Mrs. Vijaylaxmi Kamalesh Kumar Khicha have changed our child’s name from Kanika Jain to Kanika Kamalesh Kumar Khicha as per Affidavit. C-40212

I have changed my name from Sharatchandra Prasadkumar Uchil to Sharadchandra Prasadkumar Uchil as per Affidavit. C-40227

We, Mr. Kamalesh Kumar Khicha and Mrs. Vijaylaxmi Kamalesh Kumar Khicha have changed our child’s name from Aakanksha Jain to Aakanksha Kamalesh Kumar Khicha as per Affidavit. C-40213 We, Mr. Jayesh Purshottam Panchal and Mrs. Sarla Panchal have changed our child’s name from Yashvi Jayeshkumar Panchal to Yashvi Jayesh Panchal as per Affidavit. C-40214 We, Mr. Jayesh Purshottam Panchal and Mrs. Sarla Panchal have changed our child’s name from Divyesh Jayeshkumar Panchal to Divyesh Jayesh Panchal as per Affidavit. C-40215

I have changed my name from Mohammed Khalil Mohammed Yunus to Mohammed Khalil Mohammed Yunus Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40228 I have changed my name from Laxman Govind Gavade to Laxman Govind Gawde as per Affidavit. C-40229 I have changed my name from Shashikant to Shashikant Baranwal as per Affidavit. C-40230 I have changed my name from Shailesh Virendrakumar Jaiswal to Shailesh Virendra Jaiswal as per Affidavit. C-40231 I have changed my name from Durriya Swaleh Jaorawala to Durriya Saleh Jaorawala as per Affidavit Dt. 15-03-2014. C-40232

I have changed my name from Manjula Jayanti Singrakhia to Meena Jayanti Singrakhia as per Affidavit. C-40216

I have changed my name from Swaleh Bhai Ali Husain to Saleh Ali Hussain Jaorawala as per Affidavit Dt. 15-03-2014. C-40233

I have changed my name from Ketankumar Ishwarlal Purandas Solanki to Ketankumar Ishwarlal Purandas Sadhu as per Affidavit. C-40217

I have changed my name from Ayesha Kazi to Aisha Kazi as per Affidavit. C-40234

I have changed my name from Sadaf S. Mohammed Ali to Sadaf Nisar Bagdadi as per Affidavit. C-40218 I have changed my name from Hafiza Gani Sayyed to Hafiza Abdul Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-40219

I have changed my name from Kishore Devraj Jain to Kishorekumar Devraj Jain as per Affidavit. C-40235 I have changed my name from Ghansham Bhatia to Ghanshyamdas Gopaldas Bhatia as per Affidavit. C-40236

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The final year board exams have already been scheduled, but the post of the Controller of Exams still remains vacant

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dle as no particular authority or official has been aphile the Mumbai pointed to supervise the exUniversity (MU) has aminations. declared the final Since ADC's exclusive retimetable of the degree col- port about the illegal aplege board exams, the varsity pointment of former COE Dr is yet to appoint a Controller Vilash Shinde led to his susof Exams (COE). The degree pension, the MU has not college final year board been able to get hold of an ofexams are schedule from the ficial who can be appointed last week of March, yet the to the post and complete the post of COE remains vacant. five years' tenure required. As issues and goof-ups with After Dr Vilas Shinde, the regard to the examination MU appointed five exam and assessment errors have controllers including Dr L. already started arising, the Suryawanshi, Dr Deepak vacancy of the COE is a hur- Wasave and Dr Padma Desh-

mukh who have resigned from the post after a year of their appointments, without completing the 5-year tenure. On January 24, the first woman exam controller of the varsity Dr Padma Deshmukh who had been serving as the exam controller, resigned from the post. Pradeep Sawant, MU senate member told the ADC: “The post of the COE is an important post but the MU has failed to appoint an exam controller who can complete the tenure. The pressures of examinations, various issues

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21 out of the 29 vehicles are taxis. Ali called the police and fter picking a quarrel with a team led by Police Inspector a parking supervisor over Siddeshwar Kamble soon ransom to celebrate, a gang reached the spot and arrested

the accused. They have been sent to police custody till March 20. A case has been registered for assault, robbery and use of weapons.1

Vehicles damaged by revellers on the Mankhurd-Ghatkopar Link Rd. Right: Siddique Ali who was also assaulted. went on a rampage damaging around 29 vehicles parked on the service road in Mankhurd-Ghatkopar Link Road in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Siddique Shah Ali, 55, who runs a parking lot on the service road at the link road lodged a complaint with the Deonar police station against Ashfaq Qureshi, 27 and Zameer Qureshi, 28 and others. Police arrested the duo within two hours of the incident, while a search is on for the others. Police said the accused, who are residents of Baiganwadi, Govandi had come to Ali ask for Rs 5,000 as they wanted to celebrate Holi. Around 1 am, they started a quarrel with him after he refused to give them the money. The goons then thrashed Ali, snatched his mobile and damaged vehicles by pelting stones. About

and goof-ups force the controller to step down from the post; the exams are about to begin and it's high time that the varsity appoints a COE.” Since the last two years, many exam related problems and assessment errors have been the bane of students. However, since the last three months the post of COE has been vacant. Dr Naresh Chandra, the vicechancellor said:“The process of appointment is going on and it will be carried out soon. We have already started scrutinising the applicants.”

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Mantralaya, raising antiNarvekar slogans. The police, however, stopped them from entering the NCP office premises. Reacting to Narvekar’s exit, Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe said, “Narvekar’s leaving the party and joining the

NCP won’t make any difference and won’t have any impact on us. He should have trusted the party leadership. The differences which he has mentioned would have been sorted out. But he took the extreme step. We will campaign for our candidate, Barne, in Maval.”

Police keen to abort escape attempt Continued from pg 1 « applied for anticipatory bail from Sessions Court, and was granted interim relief till April 3. Dr. Hemant Dugad, who is holding the post of District 1st Vice-Governor in the Lions Club, Mumbai, was arrested

after the Kasturba police, in December 2013, had nabbed two teenagers for dumping a five-month-old male foetus at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). During the course of the investigations, they found that a lady, who got her 17-year-old daughter to undergo an abortion, had paid the duo for disposing off the foetus. But later, all the accused related to this case were handed over to the Meghwadi police in Jogeshwari. When the police questioned the girl, it was revealed that her mother and the doctor were part of the conspiracy. According to the police, the girl is a class XII student of a women’s college in Malad, and is a resident of Jogeshwari. The girl’s boyfriend had deserted her after hearing about her pregnancy. “Fearing that her daughter would be ostracized by society, the girl’s mother decided to get the baby aborted. She approached Dr. Hemant Dugad, an Andheri-based medical practitioner, who runs Highway Medical Centre, a private maternity and general hospital at Andheri East and paid him Rs 25,000. Interestingly, to avoid any kind of controversy, Dr. Dugad didn’t name the girl in the hospital documents but used her mother’s name and cited her age as 32. In December, he operated on the girl at his clinic. The fivemonth-old foetus was wrapped in a plastic bag. The mother then handed over the bag to two teenagers - a 17year-old boy and Ajit Vishwakarma, 20, and paid them Rs 250 each to dump the foetus at the SGNP. When both reached the park, they were intercepted by the security guards of SGNP who called the police control room following which the Kasturba police reached the spot. According to PI Jeetendra Kamble of Meghwadi Police station who is the investigating officer in the case, “After questioning the girl, we found direct involvement of this doctor in many more such cases, but before we could arrest him, he got interim relief from the the sessions court till April 3. We will be strongly opposing his bail application. We have also informed the Lion’s Club authorities but no action has been taken by them against the accused doctor,” said Kamble. When contacted, Dr. Dugad refused to comment on the case, saying, “The matter is sub-judice and cannot be discussed.”

Killer of filmmaker’s security guard nabbed at Indo-Bangladesh border

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he Dadar police have arrested a security guard for killing his colleague, who was employed as a guard with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya's office in Prabhadevi. According to police, his arrest has prevented another murder, as he had gone to Kolkata with the intention of avenging the murder of his cousin brother after committing the crime in Mumbai. According to the Dadar police, Mehdi Imam (76), a security guard employed by a private security agency, was deputed on contract to the office of Barjatya's Rajshri Productions. On March 11, he was

The arrest of the murder accused has prevented him from committing another killing in Kolkata

found dead on a loft in the pantry of the office. Imam used to guard the office at night and stay in the same premises, and the level of decomposition of his body suggested that death had occurred at least two days earlier, said police. The police had at the time registered a complaint of murder against unknown persons. “While investigating the case, we learned that one Totan Biswas (35), who was employed by the same security agency which employed Imam, used to come to the office every Sunday to meet Imam. We then made further inquiries on his

movements and found out that he had taken Rs.1,800 from his employers on March 10 and had been missing since then. We then probed further and found that he had gone to his native Kolkata, after which we sent a team there,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police Dhananjay Kulkarni (Zone V). The police team then went to Kolkata and learnt abour Biswas' violent criminal background. They learned that last year, he had shot at his wife over a trivial argument and had been booked. Then his cousin brother had subsequently been murdered by his wife's relatives.

Further inquiries in Mumbai as well as in Kolkata also revealed that Biswas had withdrawn Rs.22,000 from his bank account in small instalments over a period of few days, and had given the money to his friend, telling him to buy a gun. “Considering this information police picked up Biswas from his aunt's place near the IndoBangladesh border on Saturday. He was lying low till he got the chance to murder his cousin's killers. He has said during interrogation that after killing Imam, he knew that he would be caught soon and decided to settle old scores before the law

caught up with him,” said Kulkarni. Biswas has said in his interrogation that on the night of March 9, he went to the Rajshri Productions office under the influence of alcohol. He then used Imam's cell phone to make a call, and Imam told him to use his own phone, which led to an argument. In the heat of the argument, Biswas strangled Imam to death and dragged his body to the loft, after which he fled the scene. Biswas was brought to Mumbai by a team of policemen on Monday and is being interrogated further, the police said.

Sex racket busted in Mira Rd Man held with illegal firearm T Two persons, including woman who pushed her niece into prostitution, held

By Suresh Golani

he Anti-Human Trafficking wing of the Thane (rural) police, along with their counterparts from the Kashimira police station, busted a high profile sex racket on Saturday evening. While two notorious pimps, including a woman have been arrested, three young women, including a minor were rescued by the police team. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Senior PI Anil Kadam and API Atul Aher, established contact and struck a deal with the pimps through a decoy customer, following which a trap was laid near Karan Complex in Mira Road. “We planted a decoy customer, who was told by the accused that he would have to pay Rs.12,000 for four girls. Our decoy agreed to the deal. Subsequently a trap was laid and the accused were caught red handed,” confirmed Aher. The accused pimps have been identified as Rolen Hunter (40) and Hema Ma-

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Accused Hema Sampat

Accused Rolen Hunter

hesh Sampat (45). Interestingly, Sampat, who is believed to be the kingpin of the racket, had also forced her niece into the flesh trade. While the rescued girls have been sent to the rehabilitation cen-

tre, the two accused have been charged under the sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA). Further investigations are being carried out by the Kashimira police.

Azmi seeks suspension of cops who led midnight raid By A Staff Reporter

amajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi has demanded suspension of the police personnel

who allegedly led a midnight raid in Rashid Compound of Muslimdominated Mumbra, and said they will 'gherao' Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan over the issue on Tuesday. "I am seriously concerned over the manner in which police harassed the innocent and law abiding citizens of Rashid Compound at midnight and dragged them to police station as if they are criminals... This highhandedness by police is unwarranted," said Azmi, who is also the president of state unit of SP. In a 'combing operation' apparently to nab chain snatchers launched by Thane police in the wee hours of Thursday, more than 80 Muslim men were allegedly detained at the Mumbra police sta-

tion for over four hours, reports PTI. "This is not the manner in which the combing operation is carried out and police had even broken doors of some of the houses and created terror," he said. The detainees were released only after local NCP MLA Jitendra Avhad intervened into the matter. However, Azmi alleged that Avhad knew of the combing operation in advance. Azmi said he wanted policemen who participated in the action suspended and will 'gherao' the Chief Minister to press for this demand. After an uproar over the issue, Thane Police Commissioner Vijay Kamble has ordered an inquiry into the incident and the concerned ACP has been sent on leave.

suspected member of an arms dealer's gang has landed in the custody of the Nalasopara police late on Sunday night for possessing an illegal firearm. According to the police, following a tip-off, that someone would arrive in Nallasopara with a weapon, a team, led by PSI Parshuram Londe, laid a trap and arrested Mukesh Phoolsingh Rawal (45). The accused was found to be carrying a country-made revolver and two live bullets. “We are trying to find out the source of

the firearm and to whom it was meant to be supplied,” said Senior Police Inspector Sanjay Nikam. A case under the relevant sections of the Arms Act has been registered against Rawal who has been remanded to police custody.

Four murders in Thane reported By A Staff Reporter

our separate cases of broad daylight murders including those of two housewives, were registered in Thane, police said. According to district rural police, a 25-year-old man was roughed up in Gangripada locality on Sunday by 5-6 persons with sharp weapons after tying him to a lamp post following which her died on the spot. The killers have been identified as Masoom, Bacchi and thier gang but no arrests were made. An offence has been registered under sections 302,143,147,148,149 and 341 of the IPC, police told PTI. In other three incidents which took place in the limits of the Thane Police Commissionerate yesterday, three persons including two housewives were done to death. In Kon village, a 32-year-old housewife Tarannum Aslamkhan was done to death by her husband and dumped in a gunny bag and thrown near a pipeline, he said. The body was recovered later and her husband taken into custody.

The Kon police have registered an offence under sections 302, 498-A and 201 of the IPC against the accused. In another incident that took place near Badlapur railway station at about 10.40 pm, an estate agent was shot dead. The victim Santosh D. Salvi (40) was consuming liquor with his friend. A quarrel ensued between the two over some issue and accused Mahendra Bhagul (38) pulled out a fire arm and shot Salvi him at point blank range. Bhagul was charged under sections 302 and provisions of the Arms Act before arrest. In another incident, a housewife from the Lav Kush housing society in Kolsewadi locality who was alone at home was brutally killed by some unknown persons between 3 p.m. And 8 p.m. on Sunday, police said. The victim was identified as Poonam Gajrani, 48 and the killers had gate crashed into the house and attacked her with the gas cylinder which they hit on her head. The later o stabbed and strangulated her using a wire.

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OR years now, Indian fishermen have been prosecuted by Sri Lanka in the South and Pakistan in the West for carrying on fishing. The Sri Lankan navy intercepts Indian boats and takes them to Sri Lankan ports. The hapless fishermen are arrested. Quite often, the Sri Lanka navy opens fire and kills them. They claim that the Indian boats stray into Sri Lankan waters and carry on fishing. Indian fishermen keep claiming that they are well within Indian waters and they have a right to do fishing. Clearly there is a dispute with regard to where the Indian waters begin and end. It should not have been difficult to fix the limit beyond which Indian fishermen cannot go. This however has not been done. On the West coast, fishermen from Kutch and other coastal areas are continuously harassed by Pakistan's navy. Hundreds of fishermen have been languishing in Pakistani jails for years. Efforts by the Indian government do not appear to yield desired results. The Indian government takes up the issue at the highest level, but it does not seem to have achieved desired results. What is to be noted is that our fishermen do not get the required assistance from the government. There has been no opposition by our navy in order to stop the atrocities committed by Pakistani or Sri Lankan navies. There is no reason why we should not initiate action. We should go to protect our fishermen. What happens is not just isolated cases, “but a systematic, continuing illegal, cruel operation” against our fishermen. Such incidents are reported almost everyday. What becomes clear is that we have not initiated enough diplomatic exercises. Our government does not seem to have taken up the issue earnestly. Recently, in the winter session of parliament, the matter was taken up and all parties urged the government to take action against foreign navies which are carrying on illegal action against our fisherman. What becomes apparent is that the matter has not been taken up earnestly at the diplomatic level. It should be possible to find a solution to the problem. Fix the limit beyond which the Sri Lanka's or Pakistan's navy does not have the right to stop fishing by India. This matter has to be taken up in earnest as many fishermen from India are facing distress and illegal action by foreign navies.

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OW that all opinion polls predict a Modi surge, and a complete decimation of the Congress, the question before the self-styled secularist brigade is clear: How to stop the Gujarat Chief Minister from marching triumphantly into Delhi on May 16? The looming threat of a Modi prime ministry seems to have already unsettled the entire 10 Janpath Establishment. Even its known satellites and intellectual crawlers, who had made a career this past decade from marketing rights unmindful of growth and revenue generation, might be in a real funk. Small wonder then some of them have already jumped the sinking ship to seek accommodation on the Modi bandwagon while others are contemplating to follow suit. Yet, no election is won or lost until the votes are polled and the results declared. Even if it is an election which is Modi’s to lose, the greater responsibility to ensure that his party and others do not wittingly or unwittingly obstruct his passage to Delhi lies with him. He has to guard against the thwarted ambitions of senior colleagues, petty stubbornness of old and aging veterans still nursing ministerial hopes, and, above all, over-confidence. Complacency and arrogance can obstruct the march to 7 RCR. The objective being 272-plus, winnability will remain a key factor while selecting candidates. Party leaderships can be excused for not vetting the credentials of candidates on the moral anvil for the simple reason that the voters seem to prefer them over selfavowedly clean contestants. An Ambedkar, a Tata or a Gandhi would not have come a cropper in the polls in the past if the voters at large were truly mindful of the personal demeanor and character of various candidates. They are not. They too are swayed by myriad other factors. Therefore, it was fruitless to rake up the controversy over tainted candidates. The Reddy brothers were tainted much before they joined and left the BJP. And if that did not stop senior BJP leaders from patronizing them, it should matter little after they had been thrown in the jug by a vindictive Congress Government. Why, how is Jaganmohan Reddy of the YSR Congress any the less tainted? He too is charged with massive corruption, he too has spent time in prison in connection with the corruption charges. If it is okay to woo Jaganmohan Reddy for a pre- or a post-election alliance, it is hypocritical to make an issue of the alleged illegal miners of Bellary, especially when one had embraced them to one’s bosom not too long ago. Maybe, then, it is the sour grapes rather than any concern for higher moral values that

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made some senior leaders to rake up an avoidable controversy over tainted candidates. Pragmatism in politics has always trumped idealism. Not now. Always. Even the Mahatma, it should be noted, was a great realist. He did not allow either emotion or morality to come in the way of achieving the goal he had set for himself, that is, throwing out the colonial power. If the name of the game is winning elections, all parties would field candidates who stand the best chance to win. Period. The tainted Pawan Bansal got the 10 Janpath nod not because he is not widely suspected to be himself involved in the jobs-forcash scam in the Railways. No. Because the Congress reckons that it has no better candidate in Chandigarh to face

when the party on May 16 is down to a very humiliating score of 70-odd seats. Whether that lowest-ever tally will mark the beginning of the end of the Gandhi dynasty’s control over the Grand Old Party, as the well-known commentator Surjit Bhalla seems to believe, or the start of its rejuvenation and renewal remains to be seen. But remember that the Congress was started by a foreigner some 129 years ago. Hopefully, its obituary will not be written when the Italian-born Sonia Gandhi still presides over its destiny.

Bruise marks belie suicide theory

NEWLY LAUNCHED magazine, India Legal, edited by former India Today executive editor Inderjit Baar has splashed pictures of Sunanda Pushkar, the wife of central minister Shashi Tharoor, with tell-tale injury marks on her body. The magazine claims these pictures were taken soon after she was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a seven-star New Delhi hotel. The pictures reveal severe bruise marks on upper parts of her body. The writer raises doubts about the suicide theory, suggesting that there could well be an underworld/ IPL link to her death since she had threatened to reveal the truth behind her taking the rap for the so-called sweat equity in a short-lived IPL franchise. A leading New Delhi newspaper had in fact published an SMS Sunanda sent to her Virendra Kapoor friends a day or two before her death wherein she claimed that she had taken the rap in the the serious challenge of the BJP. However, if public controversy over her sweat equity Bansal were to forfeit his deposit, one would while actually it was her husband who was to concede the point that the voters do privilege be the actually beneficiary. However, for morality over pragmatism. Till then, we can- some undisclosed reasons the authorities not fault parties for fielding whomsoever they have not thoroughly pursued the investigations into her death. Surprisingly, even the perceive to be the winning candidate. As for the campaigning, well, the growing viscera report has not yet been made availshrillness of Rahul Gandhi suggests that it is able. finally beginning to sink in that the Congress might be in for a huge drubbing. When you are on a weak wicket, name-calling seems the OW that a New York court has thrown out easiest option. Whether his backroom minthe visa fraud case against Devyani Khoders told him or not, in a country reeling under a weak and vulnerable leadership, bragade on the ground that she enjoyed there will be a widespread craving for a strong diplomatic immunity at the time of her arand firm —- Hitlerian in the popular parlance rest, is it a good time for the Indian authori– leader. Besides, it certainly does not lie in ties to inquire as to how, a mere director-level the Gandhi scion’s mouth to call someone officer, could own as many as eleven properelse authoritarian when his word is a diktat ties spread all over India, from NOIDA on the outskirts of Delhi to Ernakulum in Kerala? for the limp and lusterless prime minister. Also, if Sitaram Kesri could be physically Also, she owns a flat in the scam-tainted ejected out of the Congress President’s office Adarsh building in Mumbai for which she after the party was reduced to a rather poor claims to have paid only Rs. 90 lakh in papers three-figure tally, it will be interesting to con- submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs template the fate of the present incumbent whereas she actually paid Rs. 1.2 crore. What explains the discrepancy? Was Rs.30 lakh paid The whole essence of Zen consists in in cash or from a benami account? Even if it walking along the razor’s edge of Now to was her father, a retired IAS officer who albe so utterly, so completely present that legedly made lots of money while holding key no problem, no suffering, nothing that posts in the Maharashtra government, who INCE ancient times, spiritual masters of is not who you are in your essence, can paid for properties owned by Devyani, the all traditions have pointed to the Now as survive in you. In the Now, in the absence government must enforce some accountabilthe key to the spiritual dimension. Despite of time, all your problems dissolve. ity when it comes to serving foreign service this, it seems to have remained a secret. It is Suffering needs time; it cannot survive in officers. They cannot be allowed to become certainly not taught in churches and temthe receptacles for holding illicit gains of ples. If you go to a church, you may hear their fathers, can they? readings from the Gospels such as ‘Take no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall the Now. take thought for the things of itself,’ or ‘No“The Now is also central to the teaching of N a break from election strategizing, the body who puts his hands to the plow Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam. Sufis Rahul brigade was discussing the mystery and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God.’ have a saying: ‘The Sufi is the son of time Or you might hear the passage about the present.’ And Rumi, the great poet and of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 when beautiful flowers that are not anxious about teacher of Sufism, declares: ‘Past and future the great man himself walked in. Listening to tomorrow but live with ease in the timeless veil God from our sight; burn up both of the various theories about its whereabouts, Rahul Gandhi chipped in with his own origiNow and are provided for abundantly by them with fire.’ God. The depth and radical nature of these Meister Eckhart, thirteenth-century Ger- nal contribution: “What foxes me is the Mateachings are not recognized. No one man mystic and spiritual teacher, summed harashtra registration of the plane MH 370… seems to realize that they are meant to it all up beautifully: ‘Time is what keeps the How come?” Yes, how come he is where he is. be lived and so bring about a profound light from reaching us. There is no greater Internet can be really very, very cruel on those it chooses to poke fun at. inner transformation. obstacle to God than time.’

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Investors ‘bowled’ by Murthy’s ‘googly’! Narayana Murthy's 'googly' clean bowled Infosys investors including myself as the big old man of the tech world suddenly thought his company was not doing well and predicted even bad times for the company in the days to come. The timing of the warning had investors stumped as the management had given a rosy picture to its shareholders only a couple of months back. The event could be compared to unseasonal rains as I wonder why such an announcement without any reason and notice for analysts or shareholders? Was the rosy picture created by the management a few days back only to fool the investors or this warning now a false alarm or another gimmick from the company to beat their guidance in future?

Whatever might be the reason I feel such strategy is unethical and the company or its boss should utter concerns or good news at quarterly intervals when they announce their results or guidance after giving due notice to investors and stakeholders to avoid creating a panic in the markets. Murthy is straightforward and honest apart from being the company's biggest shareholder. While we appreciate his transparency, certain ethics need to be followed as billions of investor money is at stake. Narayan Murthy I am sure would take the right steps to mend the concern in the days to come and CANDID STATEMENT: It was a big one hopes shareholders of Infosys blow for investors when the Infosys chief, would have reasons to smile N.R. Narayana Murthy frankly stated that again after some quarters of the company was not doing well, and even consolidation. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon predicted bad times in the coming days.

AAP’s rowdy behaviour

rade. In most of these cases the survivor finds it difficult to identify the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its chief accused after the horrible experiArvind Kejriwal's road show in the ence. The men who commit such city of Mumbai was a political stunt acts are frustrated human beings. and drama as its workers went on They have no religion. Like terrorrampage and destroyed public ists, rapists too terrorise women property, particularly at the and they must be punished simiChurchgate station where they larly, by hanging to death. —Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili damaged the metal detectors and other things and violated all the security norms to show their power and loyalty towards their leader. It was observed that the situation I would like to know whether BEST went out of control as they beat staff, bus conductors or drivers are people (aam aadmi) and the press allowed to sit on the seat when travon the road and destroyed or dam- elling on BEST buses and when they aged public property and many are not on duty? On March 10, 2014 around 0730 shops. They were behaving like goons and wanted to show their am a BEST bus (route no. 208) broke down at Saraswati Complex, Dahisar east, due to a fault in the gear box. Another bus came after few minutes (no. MH 01 LA 6047) and the conductor of the faulty bus got into the LETTER OF THE DAY other bus and sat on the seat next to left side of the driver and got down at the fish market stop. Although the bus was full, the conductor didn't bother to offer the seat to the standing passengers, including ladies. At least as a courtesy UNRULY: The AAP workers and he should have offered the seat, this supporters behaved very badly during was very wrong on the part of the Arvind Kejriwal's visit to Mumbai last week. bus conductor. I hope the concerned authority muscle power and created chaos will look into the matter and do the and made the mess of the city for needful. —Yogesh R. Bhavsar, Dahisar their selfish political gain. The urgent need of the hour is that the people of Mumbai city who are very angry should not vote for AAP candidates and reject them totally to There was a debate that the press wipe them out completely from the has been bought over by corporate political map of Maharashtra state. houses. As some senior journalists — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai pointed out, it is a fact that corporations have ownership of some media organisations. That does not necessarily mean that it is an end to Rape has become a terrible problem honest and fearless reportage. An in India. Our laws don’t act as a de- example of the debates and other terrent and culprits often go un- programs on Times Now clearly punished. Some rapists escape with state that there is no fear or favour a light punishment, as they enjoy in their exposures of the naked political clout. At times our laws be- truth. come a hindrance, as was seen in However, it was pointed out that the December 16, 2012, case where in the recent past, Mukesh Ama rapist escaped severe punishment bani's son crashed an expensive car, because he was a juvenile. damaged others and the press has The existing laws on rape are remained silent after a mild report. weak, which is why we have not Readers are requested to been able to curb the numerous e-mail letters to the editor and add cases of sexual assaults on women their neighbourhood as well. that are happening daily. Please mail letters to Perhaps the most uncomfortable afternoonletters@gmail.com procedure in the investigation of such cases is the identification pa-

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This is inordinately strange as the matter seems to have been laid to rest, forgotten and the persons who were involved have been adequately compensated. Even the alleged driver is free! In all fairness, and in order to maintain the sanctity of the freedom of the media, this case needs to be reopened and taken to its logical conclusion. Will the local and national media stand up and take action? — Jamshed Irani, Mumbai

Painting the entire media with the same brush may not be right but then what Kejriwal said about the media bias may not be totally wrong too. Even a common news watcher can sense that all is not right as has been projected. Kejriwal has till now proved to be a smarter "politician" than the other seasoned campaigners. By raking up the point about media bias he has got two birds with one stone viz.

garnering more coverage than his opponents and second bringing the media functioning into serious discussion. Let's not ignore the point that many in media may question the way this point is raised but many will also agree that all is not well in the media too.

Elections and scams

God forbid, if you are part of a scam and want to run away from answers like Indian politicians, here are a few time tested techniques: Chest pain, get into a hospital Blame it on the foreign hand — Abdul Monim, Vashi Go abroad for medical treatment Make important papers disappear Conspiracy theory. Say its motiAPROPOS 'Unholi hooligans' (ADC, vated by opposition Mar.14), it is indeed hugely agonis- Divert peoples mind. Make new ing and extremely sad to see the headlines ADC pic of the female local railway Hunger strike. If you can stay commuter, who was hit by a water hungry balloon injuring her left eye quite Cry. Crying in public is good for badly. However, due to some caring you co-passengers who rushed her im- God men. Take help from self mediately to hospital, her eye was styled god men. saved. It is very common to witness Look for scapegoats. — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra such acts of certain sections of mischievous/ uncivilised public during the Holi festival, who for their fun, act in this manner and generally these people remain unpunished in view of they do it from the locations, Anand Saini, aged 29, is suffering wherein mostly they remain from 'Chronic Renal Failure'. He unspotted for doing such dastardly is receiving treatment under Dr. acts. The GRP actually needs to be R. Deshpande at the Jaslok Hossmarter and vigilant particularly pital & Research Centre. The docduring the Holi festival, in particutor has advised him to undergo lar in the trouble prone areas so that 'Live Related Donor Kidney that this kind of unwarranted health Transplant', immediately. damaging accidents could be The total cost of the treatment stopped once for all. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai in the economy class of the hospital is around Rs.8 lakh. The patient is without a job and his family's financial condition is The stand-off between the USA and very weak. Russia over the Ukraine/ Crimea The patient has appealed to Issue, takes my mind back to Octodifferent philanthropic social orber 1962. That time it was the ganisations and trusts to kindly Cuban missile crisis that had provide financial assistance to brought the world almost on the his family in this hour of need, verge of a nuclear catastrophe. Tactwhich will help to reduce the fiful but firm handling on the part of nancial burden. the then American President John F Kindly issue cheques in favour Kennedy forced the withdrawal of of 'Jaslok Hospital & Research the Soviet arsenal away from the Centre' and oblige. A/c western super power’s international 0902104000043625 (Anand Saini) — Medical Social Worker, boundary. A late night telephonic Social Service Dept. call from the CCCP chief Nikita KrJaslok Hospital & Research Centre, uschev to JFK helped in diffusing a Mumbai potentially dangerous situation.

Dangerous mischief

An appeal

Stand-off over Crimea

— Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Gavaskar’s comment on coach outdated Sunny Gavaskar seems to have been in damage control mode and he is not able to provide tips to improve the standard of the game in India, instead he is finding fault with the coach, Duncan Fletcher for the non-performance of Team India. He should have plunged into action to give much needed impetus to the dying spirits of the team. Simply blaming the coach for the pathetic show is not in good taste. By giving the name of Rahul Dravid as coach, Gavaskar is going backwards. The game of cricket has improved leap and bounds. A player like Rahul Dravid cannot do anything good for the team's chances of winning. Our overseas performances were bad even during his time. We lost the World Cup 2007 under him in the first round. Sunny should be sportive as an ex-cricketer instead just poking his nose in the affairs of Indian cricket. — C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

This refers to the report 'Dravid backs Pujara to come good in ODIs' (ADC, Mar.15). Dravid,

NOT RIGHT: Sunil Gavaskar should try to give good advice and guidance to Team India instead of finding fault with the coach, Duncan Fletcher. surely knows what he is talking about and has politely pointed out that, having included Pujara in the squad for the Asia Cup, he should have been played in some of the matches. It was indeed intriguing why Binnay was played in one game while Pujara was overlooked. Dravid feels quite confident that he will adapt himself to the one-day format as he himself did and he need not be branded a Test player only. Looking back, Murli Vijay was a total

failure and it would have been much better if Rohit Shrma was asked to open with Dhawan and the number three place given to Pujara. As a batsman, Pujara is very much like Dravid and has shots all round the wicket, particularly square cuts and drives off the backfoot. Looks as though he does not have an influential godfather but if this is held against him, then Team India will be a big loser. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

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The traditional Sena vs NCP poll arena of Thane will now see the unpredictable AAP and spoilsport MNS all set to queer the pitch again

By Suresh Golani

ith Abhijeet Panse from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) jumping into the poll arena, the Thane Lok Sabha constituency is all set to witness an interesting four-cornered battle between sitting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Dr. Sanjeev Ganesh Naik, Shiv Sena legislator Rajan Vichare and Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjeev Vishnu Sane. Dr. Sanjeev Naik of NCP Rajan Vichare of Shiv Sena This parliamentary con- Abhijeet Panse of MNS stituency was known to be traditional fortress and base of the saffron alliance, until NCP’s Dr. Sanjeev Naik created history by dethroning the Shiv Sena and trouncing it’s candidate Vijay Chowgule, in a triThe sprawling constituency which comprises six assembly segments is shared three each by the NCP and angular contest, by a margin Shiv-Sena. While Mira Bhayandar (145), Airoli (150) and Badlapur (151) are headed by NCP legislators of over 49,000 votes in 2009. Gilbert Mendonca, Sandeep Naik and Ganesh Naik respectively, the other three segments, Ovala-Majiwada While Naik emerged victo(146), Kopri-Pachpakdi (147) and Thane (148) hahave been wrested by Shiv-Sena legislators Pratap rious by polling 3,01,000 Sarnaik, Eknath Shinde and Rajan Vichare respectively. votes, Chowgule garnered Known as a saffron stronghold since 1989, this constituency was first led by BJP’s Ram Kapse and later 2,51,980 followed by Rajan for four consecutive terms from 1996 by Shiv Sena’s late Prakash Paranjpe. After Paranjpe’s demise, the Raje’s ( MNS) significant tally seat was won by his son Anand Paranjpe who defeated Sanjeev Naik in the 2008-By elections by a margin of 1,34,840 votes. Political obof 90,872 votes. servers believe that last time, However in the 2009 elections, Naik wrested the seat from Shiv Sena’s Vijay Chougle by a margin of it was the presence of the 49,020 votes. As many as 7.49 lakh out of 17.96 lakh voters had exercised their franchise in the last MNS candidate which engielections./ This year, the strength of the total electorate has crossed the 20 lakh mark. neered an evident split in Shiv-Sena votes, paving a vir-

The constituency and its history

Sanjiv Sane of AAP tual cake walk for the NCP. However this time around, the complete change in the political scenario is expected to make things tough for the MNS to secure the kind of votes it had obtained in 2009. Moreover the performance of the AAP still remains the unpredictable element, as both the established parties, the NCP and the Shiv Sena are still guessing as for whom the debutant party will play the spoilsport. While the recent cosyingup of BJP-leaders with Raj Thackeray has already invited ire from Shiv Sena chief

Campaigning While others took their time deciding on the right candidate, the NCP has had a headstart While all other parties including the Shiv Sena, AAP and MNS took their own sweet time to pick their ‘right’ candidate, the NCP’s sitting MP, Dr. Sanjeev Naik, was the apparent choice with already a headstart in the poll campaign, with every nook and cranny of the region brimming with huge hoardings of the party. Apart from area-to-area visits of the constituency, Naik is considered to be the young favorite of his political master Sharad Pawar who recently inaugurated all three sports complexes built from Naik’s MP fund in Mira Road, Thane and Navi Mumbai. This is an important aspect as the Thane Lok Sabha constituency has a wide geographical spread comprising six vast assembly segments and running into three municipal corporationsMira Bhayandar, Thane and Navi- Mumbai. Elections here are scheduled to be held on April 24. Udhav Thackeray, the open rift between local BJP and Sena cadres in Mira Bhayandar has become a reason of concern for Rajan Vichare. Irked by the open defiance of Shiv Sena corporators, the BJP has openly expressed its unwillingness to join the election campaign.

Aapru Ratan honoured Use NOTA button if there is Ratan Tata conferred honorary degree by Singapore varsity

INGAPORE: India's leadand philanthropy and who ing industrialist and has strong and active conChairman Emiritus of the nections with SMU both diTata Group, Ratan Tata, was rectly and through his on Monday conferred with a organisations. This award honorary degree of Doctor recognises the aspirations, of Business by a Singavalues and ideals that he porean university for his and his organisations share achievements as a visionary with our University," said entrepreneur and a societal Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of leader. SMU Board of Trustees. The honorary degree was In his acceptance speech, jointly presented to Tata by Tata said: "I am pleased to Singapore's Minister for Edreceive this award from the ucation Heng Sweet Keat Singapore Management and Singapore Management University. I am happy to University President Arnoud Chairman Emeritus of the Tata deepen my relationship De Meyer at a ceremony Group, Ratan Tata, was conferred with Singapore, and for this a Doctor of Business degree. here. opportunity to be able to The ceremony, which was further engage, nurture and followed by a dialogue with visionary entrepreneur, a inspire bright university stuTata, was attended by over societal leader and an astute dents in Asia to be responsi100 guests, including India's businessman. ble business leaders who High Commissioner to SinIn 2008, the Singapore will lead the way in global gapore Ms Vijay Thakur government awarded Tata development in future." Singh and SMU Senior Fel- the 2007 Honorary Citizen SMU said close to 100 varlow and former Singapore award for his valuable con- sity students have benefited President S.R. Nathan, re- tribution to the country's from internship opportuniports PTI. growth and development. ties in the Tata Group's The honorary degree ac"Tata is an eminent indi- companies over the last knowledges the 76-year- vidual who has exhibited nine years through the old's achievements as a true distinction in business SMU-Tata relationship.

no right candidate: Anna

By A Staff Reporter

nti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Monday asked voters to use the 'None Of The Above' (NOTA) option in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections if they did not find a right candidate with character and clean image. "The country is not going to see change just by changing (the party in the) regime. If one regime did a graduation in corruption, another did post-graduation in Anna Hazare, exhorting voters to teach the corrupt a lesson. corruption.

"That is why, the basic change won't come by merely changing the rulers. People who can bring radical change in the state and country will have to be sent to the Legislature and Lok Sabha," Hazare told PTI at Ralegan Siddhi. "If any party has fielded a candidate who is corrupt, goonda and a robber, the voters should decide that they will not make the mistake that the party has done." "They (voters) should decide that they will not fall prey to any enticement and then elect corrupt or criminal elements," he said, adding that alert voters are pillars of democracy. Voters should use the "none of the above" option in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections if they did not find a right candidate with character and clean image, he said. "It often happens that after facing injustice, people decide to teach (parties) a lesson in elections. However, they forget to do so after being treated to a party at a dhaba or after getting Rs.200 or a Rs.500 note," Hazare said.

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>> People in Indonesia believe that lying on train tracks will cure them of ailments

CroCodile dung: Back in the day, condoms and contraceptives were a pretty alien concept, but people had to find some way to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Unfortunately, the method they devised was incredibly unsavoury. In ancient Egypt, crocodile dung was their go-to contraceptive. How? Well the dried dung was actually inserted into the vagina to form a barrier! When that method lost it's charm, people used tree sap, lemon, cotton and sometimes even wool — none of which were even close to being the safer option. ArseniC: How can something as poisonous as arsenic have been used as a medical treatment? Well, before we knew it was poisonous, medical practitioners touted it as part of medicine, especially traditional Chinese medicine. A patented cure for malaria and syphilis called Fowler's Solution was used all the way to the 1950s! CrystAl Meth: Walter White from Breaking Bad would've made a pretty penny in Hitler's time. Ever wondered where the German leader got all his energy from? A noted hypochondriac, (he may not have known it), but he was addicted to the drug. In his time, the drug was thought to be a sort of vitamin and he was regularly injected with methamphetamine (crystal meth) which made him more alert, active and ready for a fight — literally. PArAffin wAx: Forget Botox, doctors in

the 19th century were sure they had stumbled upon the perfect cure for wrinkles when they used paraffin wax injections to smooth them out. This worked for several years, until the theory fell flat when they tried to use it for breast augmentation. Injecting it into women's breasts formed large, painful lumps.

goAt testiCles: If you've just eaten a

heavy breakfast, you may want to skip past this point. A man named John Brinkley stumbled upon a gold mine when he claimed (without having any medical qualifications of course) that goat testicles were a cure for impotence and infertility. How did they work? Well, the testicles were cut off from the goat and surgically implanted into the scrotum of a man. Gross, right? The most surprising part is that this was not a medieval practice, as it existed in the 1900s in America! It was dangerous and sometimes fatal, but still made him one of the richest doctors in the country!

sAve the flAtulenCe: Here's another strange practice that was used during a very serious epidemic called the Black Death. It killed thousands of people across Europe, but because it

was thought to be caused by deadly vapours, some doctors believed that fighting fire with fire was the best option. They advised people to save their flatulence — yes, farts — in a jar and sniff them to fight off the deadly epidemic vapours! It didn't work of course.

snAke oil: Travel around Asia and people will still tell you about the benefits of snake. It's known to have anti-inflammatory properties as well as omega-3 fatty acids, so it's no surprise that doctors in China have used snake oil for centuries as a medical treatment for joint pain. It's not too bizarre — but we're not sure how effective it is to date.

Blood-letting: This was a practice that

did much more harm than good, but it was still an incredibly common one. It involved taking several amounts of blood from a patient and was used for almost any disease or illness under the sun! Medically known as a phlebotomy, it's practised in a gentler, safer version today to get rid of excess iron in people's blood but at the time, even something like acne was treated with this.

MerCury: If you're the sort of person that >> Cutting half the tongue was said to cure a stutter

runs to wash your hands if your thermometer is broken for fear you've just been poisoned by the mercury, this will seem incredibly strange to you. The slithering silver liquid didn't always have such a bad rap and in fact, was used to treat almost any ailment for centuries! Whether you had constipation or a wound, rubbing mercury on your skin was a common practice. It is in fact, incredibly toxic and does lead to fatal poisoning, so perhaps that explained the high death rate.

trePAnAtion: When we found out about

heroin: So many things on this list can kill

getting over the crocodile dung and the goat testicles, you're not going to be happy with this one, but we couldn't leave it off our list. In Asian countries, (until it was banned in 1987 of course), people ate a soup made with dried tiger phallus. Why? To have tiger-like virility of course. After all, you are what you eat, right?!

you, so let's add another one for good measure. In the 19th century, far from being a taboo, lethal drug that can ruin your life — heroin was sold as cough medicine! So commonly in fact, that the makers of aspirin, Bayer, originally developed it. Makes us wonder how safe aspirin proves to be in the long run...

loBotoMies: Almost everyone knows

what a lobotomy is but if you don't, here's a quick explanation. Think of an ice pick prodding through your eye socket, all the way into your brain. Sounds ridiculously painful, doesn't it? As much as we'd love to tell you that this was all make-believe, the practice existed as a fad right up to the first half of the 20th century, as a cure for all sorts of depression and mental illnesses. And what's even more shocking is that the inventor was actually given a Nobel Prize!

lying on A rAilwAy trACk: Unlike most things on this list, this is a surprisingly recent practice, and it's not a way to stop the trains from running. In certain parts of Indonesia, as recently as 2011, people lay on railway tracks because they believed the electrical energy from the tracks would cure them of their illnesses! People claim that it works, but please do not try it. MAlAriA: Suffering from a bout of malaria is not uncommon in our city, but unlike people in earlier centuries, we don't celebrate when we get it. The deadly mosquito disease was actually used as a medical treatment to cure syphilis. The treatment was actually effective because fever did kill the bacteria, but we wouldn't want to run the risk of the malaria being fatal at the end of it all!

this medical treatment, we thanked our lucky stars that we didn't live in an earlier century. The torturous medical practice actually involved drilling a hole in your skull to cure disorders and mental diseases! It was supposed to get rid of the 'demons' in your brain and there are organisations today that still believe it could work. We're just glad it's not termed as medicine any more!

tiger PhAllus souP: If you're still

vAginAl MAssAge: Shocked? So were we. Before PMS became common knowledge, doctors were perplexed about what they called female hysteria, a condition where women were irritable, moody, uninterested in sex and extremely high-strung. These days, doctors will prescribe a good dose of activity and a balanced diet for a healthy sex life, to ease discomfort, and alleviate moodiness. But, in the Victorian era, doctors found a slightly different method to deal with it — the vaginal massage. Yes, women willingly went into doctors offices to get, quite literally, a vaginal massage, which was performed manually by the doctors. Of course, after manual treatments became a little too much, they invented the vibrator, which at the time was still a form of 'medicine.' toBACCo sMoke eneMA: You read that right. Enema's were quite a common practice at the time and the tobacco smoke enema was extremely popular during the 17 and 1800s. They would, literally, blow smoke up a patient's bottom using a contraption that included a rectal tube and fumigator with bellows. They used it for several medical practices, claiming that tobacco's stimulant properties (even smoking was a medical practice with cigarettes being prescribed to increase stimulation) could do a world of good — including reviving those who were unconscious! Ouch!

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boost your brain >> An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but you need more than that to boost brain power

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With final exams around the corner, you need all the brain power, sharpness and concentration that you can muster up. Shirley Mistry tells you what foods to include in your diet that will help you improve your memory

Salmon, trout and mackerel are all rich in omega-3. What they do is work on the brain's cognitive function, thereby improving your ability to think and process.

ith exams looming over your head and hundreds of pages worth of notes to understand and remember, your brain is working overtime. However, eating certain foods can help you stay focussed as well as improve your brain power and concentration. What could be better than eating your way to a stronger mind? Your intake of these foods coupled with your preparation, is a winning combination on hand.

bananas & sunFlower seeds

carbohydrates

blueberries

Complex carbohydrates, unlike those found in refined flour, are actually good when it comes to boosting concentration. Snacking on a whole wheat muffin before an exam will boost your brain power immensely. Peanut butter with carrot sticks is another option. However, remember that only certain carbohydrates are beneficial. Eating a candy bar containing peanuts or a bowl of spaghetti before an exam will only make you feel sleepy.

In a recent study carried out by Tufts University, it was found that while blueberries don't directly work on improving your memory, brain power or concentration, they still help you indirectly. Blueberries aid with the slowing down and improvement of short term memory loss, thus helping you retain information. So, snack on these wonder berries before an exam.

sage For the longest time now, sage has been known for its memory boosting powers. While most of the time the herb is used as an oil, it is a good idea to add some sage, either fresh or dried, to your diet in the days leading up to an important exam.

green tea While you may be tempted to make yourself a cup of coffee or two, we suggest you don't. Although coffee in limited quantities can make you alert and help you focus better, if you have a cup too many, you will end up feeling rattled, your mind will feel scattered and you will find your ability to focus failing. Drink some green tea, instead. It is known to boost your brain power and improve your concentration without giving you excessive doses of caffeine. It also has lots of antioxidants, which only add to its benefits.

Fish Omega-3 found in fish is excellent for your concentration, so be sure to get your fill.

Both bananas and sunflower seeds are rich in dopamine, which is known to improve your motivation to study as well as your concentration levels.

blackcurrants & yellow bell peppers For years, vitamin C has been known to boost brain power. Instead of opting for the trusted orange, try blackcurrants and yellow bell peppers instead — both of which have much more vitamin C than the fruit.

almonds & pumpkin seeds This list cannot be complete without the mention of almonds. Even as children, you were always fed almonds as they help make your brain stronger and increase concentration. Turns out, your mother was on to something, as both almonds and pumpkin seeds contain zinc which is vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.

carrots Apart from doing your eyesight some good, carrots are also great for your brain. A component called luteolin, found in carrots, slows down memory loss and maintains overall brain health. Also, carrots help reduce inflammation, which helps you think better and remember information for longer.

« healthy combinations: honey + cinnamon We've been telling you about healthy food combinations for a while now and if you’ve been making a list, here’s one more to add to it! Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you why you should have your honey with a dash of cinnamon

oney and cinnamon, like most healthy foods and spices, are beneficial by themselves, but when combined they are even more powerful. Cinnamon in large quantities isn't as healthy, because a certain type of cinnamon contains cassian that when consumed in large doses can cause liver problems. However, if you buy Ceylon cinnamon, you can use it for flavour, medicinal and health purposes. With honey too, opting for pure, raw, organic honey that has not been heated up, is your best option if you're trying to stay healthy. The combination of honey and cinnamon helps reduce cholesterol, as they lowers your levels on their own as well, so you can imagine what it does when combined. Each ingredient

also contains several anti-inflammatory properties, which minimise pain caused by arthritis. If you've got an upset tummy, having a spoonful of honey and cinnamon not only improves your digestion in the long run, it will also alleviate gas and ease tummy aches. All you have to do is combine it in a glass of warm water and drink it on an empty stomach. That seems like a lot of benefits already, but we're not done! Although there's not a lot of research done related to honey-cinnamon and fatigue, there have been several cases where people have found the combination a good remedy for feelings of exhaustion — so it doesn't hurt to try this out yourself. The combination is also a good topical treatment for hair growth and

a known remedy (in hot water of course!) to cure a common cold and get rid of skin infections because of its anti-fungal properties. People who suffer from diabetes can replace sugar with honey, but should think of combining it with cinnamon because it has been known to reduce blood sugar levels and has nutrients that help keep heart diseases at bay. And, if you've got pimples, honey and cinnamon can work as an effective remedy to get rid of them. So, drizzle the combination over your breakfast, drink it with warm water, or add it to your meals to get the most benefits out of this power packed combination. And, you could even have a spoonful after each meal, to keep bad breath away!

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Can’t go to work with your fingernails pink and your skin blue? Glynda Alves tells you how to get rid of stubborn Holi colours

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mild maTTerS Your hair should be washed with a mild shampoo as soon as possible and rinsed with either lemon juice or beer to bring back the shine.

COLOUR OFF! hair Scare Shampoo your hair immediately after playing with colour and don’t forget to condition your hair. If hair is too dry then warm oil accompanied with hot towel treatment should be given the next day.

The liTTle ThingS Avoid bleaching, waxing or facial for a week after Holi (even before Holi). Your skin is put through a lot of stress during the festivities and these treatments will cause already sensitive skin to act up.

9 * With inputs from Dr. Apratim Goel, dermatologist, Goel's Cutis Skin Studio

Soya So good! After playing Holi, it is important to remove the colour and replenish the skin with a paste of soybean flour or besan mixed with milk. You can also use a moisturising soap while scrubbing off the colours, but never rub your skin vigorously.

3 1 lemon Juice This is one of the most powerful cleansing agents and it is particularly effective for your fingers and nails. Lemon juice should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes before washing it off with warm water. Follow up by using a rich moisturiser.

olive oil For exceptionally tough colour stains, use olive oil. Gently rub the skin with a soft cloth soaked in olive oil. Apart from getting the colour to fade, the oil also nourishes your skin which will have taken a beating during the festivities.

4 SalTy SoluTion A mixture of sea salt, glycerine and few drops of aroma oil that has antibacterial and anti-fungal effects can mend the harm caused by chemical colours to some extent. Liberal use of a cold cream or a moisturiser is a must after this scrub.

TemperaTure conTrol You might feel cold after the partying, but do not have a hot bath after playing Holi. It's best to use lukewarm water.

earlier The beTTer Even though you may not feel like it after all the partying, get into the shower immediately after your Holi party. The faster you get the colour rinsed off, the less stubborn it will be. Don't worry if it all doesn't come off in one shower though. Each time you bathe the colour will reduce.

coconuT oil After you rinse off the colour in the shower, but before you lather up with soap, liberally apply coconut oil all over your body. This helps loosen the colour from your skin, making it easy to wash off.

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Bottom’s up!

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Sitting at a table or desk to read this article? Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you why sitting for long periods of time is terrible for you. Take this quiz to find out if you need to stretch your legs

taring at a computer screen all day is not new to any of us. We spend so many hours working our butts off (figuratively) but we're rarely bothered about what's happening to our bottoms with all the time we spend sitting down. If you don't already know what a desk derrière is, you should stand up and pay attention. Sitting at a desk all day makes your muscles shrink and break down — it's equivalent to getting little to no exercise, which leads to layers of fat developing on your bottom that are hard to get rid of. Not only do your muscles get stiff, you are also putting yourself at risk of heart disease, depression and high cholesterol. So, take this quiz to find out whether you're at risk and follow our steps to get your butt back in shape:

Mostly As You spend so much time on your bottom that you're probably at a high risk of putting on weight and being unhealthy, if you're not already! Your knees might creak when you get up too quickly because your muscles just aren't used to movement any more. Read our tips below and get moving as soon as possible.

>> Having long conversations on the phone while seated comfortably is actually bad for your bottom. Pace around the room instead

Mostly Bs Although you're not actively trying to be healthy, you aren't at a high risk of getting ill because of the amount of time you sit. You do get an adequate amount of movement in your day, but with time, this will cease to be enough. Continue doing what you're doing and supplement it with a little exercise to stay on the right track. Mostly Cs You're not at risk at all! You have a healthy routine and because of your active job, you don't spend as much time on your bottom as most people. Don't stop doing what you're doing, but read our tips below anyway to see if there's a way that you can get healthier than you already are.

Does your job involve several hours spent at your desk? a) Yes, I barely have time to get up for lunch. b) I try to get up once in a while. c) My job involves a lot of running around.

Do you go from car to your office and back to your car? a) Yes, I like to travel in comfort. b) I take a bus or a train. c) I walk for a little while before using public transport.

Do you sit down when you're talking on the phone? a) Of course! b) If I'm already standing up, I don't make an extra effort to sit down. c) I walk around the room while I talk on the phone.

When you have to talk to a co-worker, do you email/ IM (instant message) them? a) Yes, it's more convenient. b) When I’m feeling lazy, I talk to them from across the room. c) I walk over to their desks and talk to them.

After you finish work, do you go home and sit in front of the television? a) Yes, I need to put my feet up and relax after a tiring day. b) I have to do a lot of housework before I can relax. c) I exercise/ walk after work. Do you sit down to chop vegetables or cook your meals? a) Yes, I have a comfortable stool in my kitchen. b) Only when I'm exhausted. c) I stand when I am cooking.

get your butt back in shape F ound out that you are at risk of health problems and fat accumulation because of your bad sitting habits? Don't panic. A few of these easy tweaks will help make sure that you're getting a little active even if your job requires you to sit at your desk all day long.

tAlk stAnding: Whether you're asking a colleague about something work related or making a phone call, don't do it sitting down. Walking and talking is the easiest way to get a little active without even realising it. stAnd onCe in A while: In between your work day, make sure you stand up from time to time. It may look strange to keep standing up in front of your monitor, but even five minutes every two hours will make a big difference. And who knows, your co-workers may take a leaf out of your book and start doing it too! tAke the stAirs: At home as well as at work or in a mall, don't use the elevator. It's a simple way to get a little activity into your day after spending most of it on your bottom. No matter how tired you are, walking up and down the stairs at least once a day is a must. In fact, it will make you more active too!

get off At An eArlier stop: Take the bus to work? Simply standing at the bus stop to wait for one won't help. Get off at an earlier stop and walk to and from work. Even if you travel by car, you can park slightly further away and walk to your office. don't keep everything At your desk: We know how convenient it is to keep everything you need at your desk, but that's not good for your bottom. Keep things at a distance so that you have to get up when you need them. shop At the MAll: Shopping online might be tempting and incredibly convenient but it's not good for your wallet or your bottom. Get yourself to a store — you'll find that you shop less and move more! stAnd & Cook: Don't sit down to chop vegetables or marinate meat, no matter how tempting that may seem. Standing to cook is great, you'll get in more activity than you think! sit properly: Even when you do need to sit down, make sure your bottom is behind you and your torso is relaxed and upright at the same time. Slouching forward or leaning back too much can cause fat to accumulate quicker than usual.

Do you take the stairs often? a) No, I take the lift or use the escalator. b) Only at times or when the lift isn't working! c) I use the stairs instead of the lift very often. Do you do all your shopping online? a) I can't remember the last time I visited a shop. b) Only when I am unwell or too busy to go shopping. c) I prefer going to an actual shop to make most of my purchases.

>> Instead of talking to your colleague from across the room, walk over to his/ her desk

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Sculpt your butt Y

ou've been spending a lot of time concentrating on your abs, thighs and wobbly arms. But, while you may have a body that you are proud of, are you self-conscious about your sagging butt? If you are, try these exercises which will concentrate on your gluteus medius, gluteus maximus and hamstrings — all three of which are important for a firm, well-shaped derrière.

Did you take our quiz on the previous page and find out that you need to pay more attention to your behind? Dev Goswami comes to your rescue as he tells you about a few exercise you can do to get the perfect derrière

hip-lift progressions If you're troubled by your back, this exercise comes in handy as it will not only work on your butt, but will also relieve stress in your back. Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. l Now raise your left leg up in the air, point it towards the ceiling (not straight up though) and simultaneously raise your hips so that your butt and your back are up in the air. From the feet to your shoulders, your body should form a single line. l Hold the position for a second or two and then return to the starting position. l Repeat with the other leg and do reps for around a minute. l

toe taps This exercise is one the best exercises to firm up a loose bum. >> To get a shapely and firm behind, include these exercises in your daily workout

Lie on the floor in the same starting position as you would during hip-lift progressions. l Raise both your feet up in the air till your knees are at an angle of 90° — this is your starting position. l Now slowly but with the same speed, bring down your left foot and tap the floor using just the toes. l Raise it back up and simultaneously tap the floor with your right foot. l Repeat, alternating between the two legs, for a minute. l

single-leg front raises Incorporate this exercise in your routine to improve your balance, work your thighs and of course, sculpt your butt: l Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold dumbbells in both hands (you can substitute them with 500ml water bottles). l Raise your left foot a few inches above the floor and keep it off the floor for the

duration of this exercise. l Now bring both your arms in front of you, at chest height. l Extend the right arm all the way up, above your head. l Bring it down and repeat with your left arm. Continue alternating between arms till you've done four reps with each arm. l Now, lower your left leg, raise the right leg and repeat the arm swings.

pile Over a period of time, the pile has become a part of almost every butt workout. So, it is obvious you need to perform it too. Here's how: Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart — make sure that your toes are pointing outward. l Raise your arms in front of you to chest level. l Now lower yourself into the lowest possible squat — up till the point your knees are just in line with your feet (they shouldn't go past your toes). l Keep your torso straight and look straight ahead — hold this pose for a few seconds. l Go back up and repeat for a minute. l For more intensity, you can pulse up and down for a few seconds when you are in your squat. l

Kettle ball sWing This exercise is great for your shoulders as well as your butt. While your shoulders initiate the movement, it is your butt that dominates during the actually swing, making it a great toning exercise. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a kettle ball with both your hands and bring it in front of you at chest level (you can also use a dumbbell by holding it with one hand). l Now bring it down and swing it all the way behind you by moving it through your legs. l Don't loose the momentum and in the same action, bring it back up. l In case you are using a dumbbell, switch hands after around 30 seconds. l l

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Want to get that perfect and dazzling smile? Dev Goswami tells you about the newly opened Smile Bar

mile Labs is a US-based cosmetic brand that provides a number of teeth-whitening treatments. The brand has now entered India by opening Smile Bar in Bandra (W). The brand has been brought to India by Farraz Patel who is the managing director of Smile Labs Cosmetics Private Limited. What sets Smile Bar apart from a routine trip to your dentist is that it aims to give you treatments that are quicker and cheaper by using the latest technology and treatments from Smile Labs. One of the signature teeth-whitening treatments that is

available at Smile Labs in USA and one that you can hope to see here, is the three step process which uses a peroxidebased whitening gel that has been specially formulated by Smile Labs. This is then followed up with their signature Applia System that takes care to ensure that your gums, lips and cheeks are free of the gel so as to avoid irritation and sensitivity issues. The last step in this process is using a teeth whitening accelerator light that activates one of the components of the gel to fasten the process. Another thing that sets Smile Bar apart is its setting of a

lounge instead of a scary dentist’s office. Their outlets play soothing music in the background, the whole ambiance has been designed to give a relaxing and luxurious vibe. While we haven't tried their treatments (which they promise won't take more than 15-minutes), we can say that the concept does sound tempting. They have opened up in Bandra and will soon open up an outlet in Andheri as well.

Where Ground Floor, Kamal Vishranti Kutir, 24th Road, Opposite St. Theresa's School, Bandra (W)

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redefining stem cells

A new set of guidelines introduced by the Indian Council of Medical Research has redefined the use of stem cells and its association with the word ‘therapy.’ Dev Goswami tells you more What are stem cells? Our body has a number of cells — red blood cells, muscle cells, brains cells, amongst many others. If you consider each cell to be a plant, then the stem cell would be similar to a seed. Stem cells have the ability to divide and develop into several different cells. The most important thing to note here is that under certain conditions, stem cells can become or be induced to become organ specific cells. For example, under certain conditions, it is possible that a stem cell can be made to turn into pancreatic or heart cells. At the same time, there are body organs — the gut and the bone marrow — where they regularly divide and multiply to replace worn out tissues. Now that you've understood what stem cells are, we are sure you are beginning to understand the theory of stem cells as medicinal cure — they can be used to repair or replace diseases-afflicted tissues and/ or organs. Diseases such as cancer and birth defects are thought to occur in between the process of a stem cell multiplying into a specific organ/ tissue. So, using a new/ disease-free stem cell should to treat the condition, if we were to talk in crude terms.

Not there yet While stem cells hold promise, they can’t be classified as medical treatments. That’s what the ICMR aims to clarify with its new guidelines, explaining in a press release, “Every use of stem cells in patients outside an approved clinical trial shall be considered a malpractice. It is hoped that this clear >> The use of stem to cure definition will serve to curb the malpractice of diseases is still being studied. So stem cell ‘therapy’ being offered as a new tool don’t be fooled by phrases such for curing untreatable diseases.” as stem cell therapies The guidelines exclude haematological, immunological and metabolic disorders for which stem cells have been established as tem cell therapy — what's wrong with of the terms. Recently, the Indian Council of help treat a disease is a concept that is still standard medical care. They aim to ensure that term? Nothing, right? You're Medical Research (ICMR) released a fresh set being researched and studied. So, doctors/ that patients aren't taken for a ride by probably thinking that it is one of those of guidelines in order to curb the physicians/ clinicians cannot offer ‘stem cell practitioners promising them results with new-age medical treatments that you keep malpractice of stem cell use. According to therapy.’ Before we give you the details, a stem cell ‘treatments’ or ‘therapies.’ In fact, it hearing about. Well, you are right and wrong. the guidelines, the term stem cell cannot be basic understanding of stem cells would is not just India, most countries use stem It is definitely new-age medicine, but it is not used with a word such as ‘therapy.’ It help you understand the move — which at cells with the word ‘research’ and a ‘treatment’ or a ‘therapy’ in the true sense basically suggests that using stem cells to face value, appears counter-productive. not ‘therapy.’

« Know more: Avoid eye strAin while studying With exams just around the corner, read our tips to make sure that you don’t strain your eyes while studying says Shirley Mistry

t is exam time and that can only mean one thing — you are going to spend most of your waking hours with a pile of books. To ease the strain on your eyes, Dr. Keiki Mehta, opthalmic surgeon and director of the Mehta International Eye Institute and Colaba Eye Hospital, shares his tips:

DoN't sit faciNg a Wall It is untrue that sitting in front of a wall will improve your concentration. Your eyes need distant and near objects to relax. So, sit near a window, balcony or even in front of a mirror.

a break every 40 miNutes A five minute break every 40 minutes is welldeserved. Not only will it help your brain focus better, but it will also relieve your eyes.

stuDy iN a Well-lit room Studying in a dark room is a bad idea, because a single light source creates too much of a contrast between light and dark areas and strains your eyes. Make sure you have enough light reaching you from the back and sides as well.

bliNk! When you concentrate too hard, you end up blinking less. This causes dry eyes and will tire them out sooner. Make sure you keep blinking regularly to keep your eyes moist.

moNitor placemeNt Your eyes are designed to work in a state of depressed convergence. This means that you

shouldn't be looking straight at a computer monitor. The top of the screen shouldn't be higher than your eyes and you should look at the screen at a slightly downward angle.

aDjust the brightNess The brightness of the monitor should be as close as possible to the brightness of the room, otherwise your eyes will have to re-adjust every time you look away from your monitor. Also, increase the font size of copious text to make for easier, strain-free reading.

take your vitamiNs Along with a balanced diet, take vitamin B1 supplements. Lack of it can slow down your eyes and tire them. It also slows down your memory.

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Scrub away

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After wrapping up your Holi celebrations, it's time to concentrate on taking care of your skin. Rhea Dhanbhoora helps you get a natural glow back with some simple tips from Ankit Rawat from JW Marriott

he aftermath of Holi includes scrubbing away the colour to try and get your skin back to its natural, glowing self. While attempting to get rid of the colour, you may be stripping away your skin’s natural oils, making it appear dull and dry. After reading our tips on getting the colour out on page 16, you should use a few scrubs and exfoliate your skin properly in order to make it look good and feel healthy. Ankit Rawat, spa manager at JW Marriott, Chandigarh gives us a few tips on how to scrub your face according to your skin type and also gives us five easy, homemade scrubs to help your get gorgeous skin back.

Scrubbing correctly Scrubbing your skin correctly depends on your skin type. Exfoliating gently is a must, but it's also important to do it in the right manner and frequency. Ankit tells us, “Splash cold water on your face. Take one tablespoon of your scrub and gently massage it all over your face and neck, avoiding the area around your eyes. Don't apply too much pressure and do not keep scrubbing for more than two minutes. You may scrub a little harder on the T-zone of your face.” Take a look at how many times he suggests exfoliation, according to your skin type: normal skin: Twice, or three times a week. Dry skin: Not more than twice a week. combination skin: Twice a week. oily skin: Twice a week. Sensitive skin: Not more than once a week.

paste, with a little water. Apply on clean skin mildly in small circular strokes. Let it sit on your face for a couple of minutes and then rinse well. Pat dry, tone and moisture for great looking skin.

banana scrub Mash two bananas and add a little ground sugar. For hydration and moisture, add 1 tbsp of honey. Gently massage the pulp on your face for five minutes, and then wash it off with cool water. Your face will feel fresh and your skin will glow.

Hung curd & papaya scrub Mix ½ cup ripe mashed papaya with 2 tbsp of hung curd, 3 drops of lemon juice and 1 tbsp of honey. Massage this home-made scrub into your skin using gentle circular motions. Leave it on for five minutes and then rinse thoroughly with cool water for a glowing skin.

lemon scrub for your hands & feet Take one lime and slice into half, hold both the halves in your hands and dip into powdered sugar. Now, scrub your hands and feet for five minutes with this. Never use this on your face as this may harm sensitive facial skin. Leave it on your hands and feet for around five minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water to reveal smooth skin. >> Lemon scrubs are great for your hands and feet

HomemaDe ScrubS Want gorgeous looking skin without using chemical scrubs and peels? Ankit gives us five, easy-to-make scrubs that you can whip up at home for great skin:

>> Use a homemade mask for natural exfoliation

Honey & orange scrub Combine 2 tbsp of orange peel powder and 2 tbsp oats and mix in 1 tbsp of honey. Adjust the consistency to a thick

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Dear barbara, I don't use dark nail polish and I make sure that I get a pedicure regularly. But, I still have thick, yellow nails that I find embarrassing because they look unsightly! Despite taking good care of my feet, I am not able to get rid of the yellow tinge. What could be the problem? — ridhima kaur, bandra (w) Dear ridhima, Generally, it is dark nail polish that causes your nails to discolour, but in your case, I suspect it is the pedicures that are causing the yellowness, which could actually be a fungal infection. While it is great that you take good care of your feet, the problem lies with the tools that may have been used to carry out your pedicure. If unclean, it becomes easy to transfer the fungal infection via tools. The only solution is medication, so visit your doctor soon. But, note that it will take up to a year for the existing yellow nail to completely grow out. Also, henceforth, carry your own tools when you go for a pedicure.

>> Your itchy skin could be caused because of the change in weather

Dear barbara, For the past week or two, I have been experiencing really itchy skin. Although I do moisturise regularly, the itching hasn’t subsided. What should I do? — namit Singh, mahim Dear namit, Itchy skin is caused by many things, right from dry weather to bug bites or mild skin infections. In many cases, itchy skin is actually a healing mechanism for your body. So, don't be too alarmed. Instead, try wiping the area with a cotton swab dipped in vinegar. It is an alkali and helps calm the irritation in your skin and reduces the itching that accompanies it. If you have itchy patches all over your body, pour two cups of vinegar into your bath and soak in it for 15-20 minutes. If the symptoms persist, visit your doctor immediately. Send your questions to: healthandfitness@afternoondc.in

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TOP VIEW Long ago, Ben Graham taught me that ‘Price is what you pay; value is what you get.’ Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.

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NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (March 18, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Friday (March 14, 2014) a net 11.10 points (0.17%) and closed at the 6504 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 6447 points level. It then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 1.30 p.m. The index then declined further registered the day’s low at the 6432 points level at 1.53 p.m. It then rose sharply, into the green and registered the day’s high at the 6518 points level at 3.08 p.m. It then declined marginally and turned into a range bound movement to close the day on a flat note. The Nifty moved in a range of 86 points and closed just above the psychologically important 6500 points level. Sentiment turned bullish in the last half an hour of the session and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 30 were gainers, while 20 were losers. Substantial buying was seen in capital goods, realty and auto stocks, while selling was seen in banking, technology, IT, consumer durables and PSU stocks.

Is above its 200-day average (at 6003) Positive. All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 6338 points level. The next support is at the 6136 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6579 points level. The next resistance is at the 6621 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 = 6485 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (1) = 6452. Volume: Support (2) = 6399. Volume (Qty shares) decreased 11.25%. This change is Resistance (1) = 6538. moderate and indicates a moderate participation by Resistance (2) = 6571. investors. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 611 were gainers, 900 were losers and 57 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the overbought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now turned flat (positive if it rises).

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

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index af ter having formed three consecutive doji patterns (indicating i ndecisi veness amongst investors) has formed a long white body candle. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index is above its 15, 2 5 a nd 2 00 days moving averages and all the three averages are ri sing and also positively trended. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indi cate s trength. All these indicate a positive bias and the possi bili ty of a fur ther up move unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is flat. No signal here. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6512) Negative. Is above its 15-day average (at 6359) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 6246) Positive.

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

ith the launch of the CPSE ETF (Central Public Sector Enterprises Exchange Traded Fund), the Government now has another route to divest its holdings. The Government plans to raise Rs 3,000 crore through the CPSE ETF, which will open for subscription on 18th March for anchor investors and on 19th March for non anchor investors. For anchor investor the issue will close on the same day i.e. 18th March whereas for non anchor investors the issue will close on 21st March 2014. CPSE ETF provides a unique opportunity for investors to invest in 10 prestigious public sector enterprises of the government, which include Coal India, GAIL, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation, classified as Maharatnas. The Navratnas include Bharat Electronics, Oil India, Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation, while Miniratnas include Container Corporation of India and Engineers India. All investors will be benefited by an upfront NFO discount of 5%. Retail Individual Investors can also benefit by the

6.66% loyalty units (one loyalty unit for every 15 units held over a period of 12 months). “The government has reduced the securities transaction tax, apart from allowing Pension Funds and Insurance Companies to invest in the ETF,” said Alok Tandon, Joint Secretary in the department of disinvestment. “We’re hopeful of good retail investor response,” he added. NSE will launch the CPSE Index on 18th March to felicitate the government disinvest its shares in these 10 blue chip stocks. Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been appointed to launch and manage the scheme. Goldman Sachs would purchase CPSE shares forming part of the CPSE Index with the amount received by it through this offer. The government will sell the shares at a discounted rate to the scheme and Goldman Sachs will in turn create and allot units of the scheme, to unit-holders. India Index Services and Products Ltd. (IISL), a subsidiary of NSE has constructed the CPSE ETF index. The base date for the CPSE index has been fixed as January 1, 2009, and it has a base value of 1,000.

CFBP Jamnalal Bajaj Awards For Fair Business Practices By Gayatri Sahasrabuddhe

ata Chemicals Ltd Mumbai (Manufacturing Enterprises Large), Ultramarine & Pigments Ltd India (Manufacturing Enterprises - SME), Cry Mumbai (Charitable Association) and Apna Bazar, Kamgar Madhyawati Grahak Sahakari Mumbai (Trade & Distribution – SME) emerged winners of the 26th Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) Jamnalal Bajaj Awards at IMC on March 13. Trophies and Citations were presented to the winners by Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank. The winners were selected by an independent panel comprising of Justice S.N Variava, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Hoshang Bilimoria, Vineet Bhatnagar, Anil Kamath, Shekhar Bajaj, Asha Idnani, Ramesh Dhir, P.H Sakhalkar and Thomas Rego. The CFBP Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavhar Puraskar for Fair Business Practices were instituted in 1988 as

a tribute to the late Jamnalal Bajaj, a lifelong proponent of fair business practices. They were initiated to encourage and motivate ethics at every level of business, to encourage businesses to proactively pursue opportunities to fulfill their social responsibilities as well as to publicly felicitate commitment to fair business practices and safeguarding of consumer interests. Every year the awards and conferred on the most deserving Manufacturing, Trade and Service Enterprises. The criteria for selection include customer satisfaction, customer communication, employee motivation, supply chain system, environment protection, corporate social responsibility, compliance with laws and adherence to the Code of Conduct of the CFBP. Awards are also conferred on Charitable Associations with an outstanding record of promoting fair business practices. Past winners have included Bharat Petroleum Ltd, Dabur India Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

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Women’s Day fete sees violin, vocal solos by women musicians

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ll kinds of events are organised to celebrate International Women’s Day which falls on March 8. The Kalabharati and Khayal Trust hosted celebration at the Mysore Association in the city was of a completely different kind. “We look at it as an opportunity to focus on the strengths of women in the field of music,” said Kavita Shanbhag who comperes the show every year. “Every year we have at least one thematic presentation depicting the spirit of womanhood and a string of solo performances by leading women musicians. The unique feature of this event is that even percussion artistes playing drums like the tabla or the pakhavaj are women. That adds colour and flavour to the programme,” she said. This year the festival began with a theme related presentation entitled ‘Dhundo Bare Saiyan’ which showcased the heroes of the classical Sanskrit poet/playwright Kalidasa as seen from the point of view of their respective heroines. The research was done by Leena Doshi,a Sanskrit scholar and the compositions were by the Gwalior Gharana exponent Neela Bhagwat who herself sang one in the raga ‘Des’. Pranati Mhatre (Shankara Kedar Bihag), Radhika Sood

that appeals to the audience. “Although I am a trained classical singer. I also like to sing forms like Natyageet and Bhavgeet. My teachers have taught me to take a total view of music in general. There are certain subtleties which come only through rigorous training,” says Kuber. Vidya Dengle, a leading violinist from Pune is a visual artiste too. Dengle was initiated into violin playing under the guidance of the late Prabhakar Pandit who was a composer as well as a violinist. Dengle later shifted to Delhi where she studied under Zahoor Ahmed Khansaheb of the Delhi Gharana for a number of years. She also trained under the ethnomusicologist Ashok Ranade who gave her a new perspective on the ragas and the instrument. She played the raga ‘Bhairav’ a morning raga, on Sunday morning. Her melodious song ‘Sehra’ in Bhairav was fitting for the time of the day. The festival concluded with a performance by Bharati Vaishampayan, another highly talented veteran singer based in Kolhapur. Vaishampayan is an exponent of Nayak(Basant Kedar) and Mrinal which is fast becoming extinct. the Jaipur Attrauli Gharana. She Bhide (Shree) ,all well known Kuber, 42, has trained under Trim- headed the music faculty of Shivsingers, sang a composition each bakrao Janorikar who was a senior aji University. Having trained with great involvement. singer. Kuber has also learned under Nivruttibuwa Sarnaik and Anuradha Kuber who sang in from the harmonist Arvind Thatte. Chintubuwa Mhaiskar, her this festival is regarded as a new There is something pleasing about ‘Todi’ and ‘Gaud Sarang’ were voice of the Bhendebazar Gharana Kuber’s sweet voice and persona marvellous.

Teachers, students dance Exceptional biopic on first CM together at Gati dance fest ‘Y By Sandeep Hattangadi

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he teachers and senior students of Bharata College of Fine Arts and Culture, presented the Gati Festival where they presented selected items from the repertoire of Bharata Natyam and Kathak on the successful completion of nine years of the festival. They received expert guidance from Dr Sanddhya Pureccha for their performances. It was interesting to watch the teachers, who rarely perform, dance on stage. The programme was conducted at the mini P.L. Deshpande auditorium. Rajendran Naidu a senior lecturer at the college, performed a number on the Lord Shiva devotee Nandanar with commendable ‘abhinaya’. Nandanar is an outcast but a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. He is forbidden from entering the temple and the statue of Nandu obstructs the vision of the Lord. Nandanar is disappointed and prays ardently for a vision of the Lord. He is shocked to see that Nandu slowly moves away so that Nandanar can get a vision of the Lord. He is thrilled by this miracle and thanks the Lord profusely as he expresses his sincere devotion. It was a pleasure watching Mandeera Tracy Chaudhary perform the Javali with subtle expressions of love. Chaudhary has a fine stage presence and delves deep into thematic expressions. Chetan Saraiya’s Kathak performance was powerful for the depiction of Meera, the ardent devotee of Krishna as also for dramatic portrayals of episodes like Draupadi Vastraharanam. Saraiya one among the few male Kathak dancers in the city can scale great heights as a dancer with his passion and zeal. The seniors performed numbers like the Kautvams, Thaye Yasoda and Kalai Thuki.

ashwantrao Chavan’ directed by veteran director Jabbar Patel has been superbly researched and written by senior journalist Arun Sadhu. What could have been another boring documentary was saved by Patel, who infuses life into each frame. The film traces the growth of Chavan born in a poor farmer's family in Karad. Chavan was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra who was responsible for getting Bombay a separate statehood and secession from Gujarat. He was a long serving CM and a loyal statesman of the Nehru family. He served as the Defence Minister during the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China wars and later as Home Minister and then as a Finance Minister when banks in India got nationalised. In the film, a young Yashwantrao who has a great thirst for learning wears nationalism on his sleeve. He is jailed several times during India’s freedom struggle. His penchant for eloquent free flowing speeches and a moderate attitude plus his affinity for the fine arts grabs the attention of veteran national leaders like Nehru, Morarji Desai and Indira Gandhi. He gets an opportunity to become the President of India but, like in his favorite classic, ‘Julius Caesar’, he is devoid of any major

NEWS IN BRIEF Music of ‘Campus Katta’ launched

THE music of Sanjeev Kolte’s Campus Katta was launched at the historical Shaniwar Wada in Pune by actor Prashant Damle in the presence of Kolte, music director, Pravin Kunwar, singers Swapnil Bandodkar, Bela Shende, Avdhoot Gupte, and the leading man Santosh Juvekar. The film produced by Prathamesh Gadwe is about the education system and its pitfalls and releases in April.

Grand music launch of ‘Taptapadee’

THE music of upcoming Marathi film ‘Taptapadee’ was launched at a grand ceremony, organized at The Leela in Mumbai on March 10. Dance performances by lead actors and recitation of poems by the lyricist left the guests completely mesmerized and gave them a glimpse of the changing new face of Marathi cinema. The glittering event witnessed the music launch at the hands of producer- director Sachin Baliram Nagargoje’s parents. The film is based on a Rabindranath Tagore’s classic.

Sumeet Raghavan’s Marathi film debut

AFTER dabbling with Hindi serials and Hindi and Marathi dramas, popular actor Sumeet Raghavan is all set for his debut Marathi film 'Sandook'. Directed by 'Matichya Chuli' and 'De Dhakka' fame director Atul Kale, this is a story set in the 1940s.

A glorious tribute to Dada Kondke ambitions. Instead, he believes in getting work done and wants to do good for his people, especially the farmers. The film offers insight into the period when the Janata Party came into power, and the Congress got divided. Emergency is imposed by the soon-to-beelected Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Chavan is her one true ally during this period. Ashok Lokhande, an actor trained at the National School of Drama has imbibed Chavan’s character and portrays him flawlessly as does Om Budhkar who plays a young Chavan. Meena Naik, Supriya Vinod , Rekha Kamath, Lubna Salim, Benjamin Gilani, Rahul Solapurkar, Vaishali Dabhade, Satish Alekar shine in brief roles. The music by Anand Modak has around 16 songs which are based on celebrated poets' works like Karandikar, Mahanor, Bapat, Kusumagraj, Veer Savarkar, etc.

DADA KONDKE, a producer director actor who got his name into Guiness Book of Records for his consecutive 11 hits in Marathi will be paid a rich tribute by People’s Arts Centre in association with Vans Music Group, Thane have decided to hold a grand function titled Ekach Songadya at the Shanmukhananda Sabha on Saturday March 23, at 7 pm. The concept of the show has been visualized by Nilesh Futane and Prakash Shinde while Megha Sampat has been entrusted with the task of choreographing the dance numbers. On the occasion, several celebrities who were associated with Dada will be felicitated in a grand manner.. A book written by Shyam Petkar based on the films of Dada will also be released on the occasion. The hit songs of Dada’s films will be presented on the stage by the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Urmila Dhangar and the musical troupe One’s Music. And will be compered by Pushkar Shrotri and Paresh Dabolkar. The entry is free but one has to register his/her name in the entry form which will be available at the Shanmukhananda from March 18 onwards between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. everyday.

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White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty, which ruled Imperial China from 221 to 206 BC. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos. Liu Bang (Leon Lai) and Xiang Yu (Feng Shaofeng), became leaders of the rebellious army, and also became sworn brothers in battle. Xiang Yu and Liu Bang are close friends who both serve King Huai of Chu. King Huai uses a plot, saying that whoever can subvert the Qin kingdom in Guanzhong would be the Lord Qin, in order to benefit from the competition between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Xiang Yu is over-confident. He fights against the main force of Qin army, and entrusts Liu Bang with Yu Ji, the woman he loves. Liu Bang expresses his love to Yu Ji and takes the chance to invade Guanzhong first when most of Qin army is outside fighting against Xiang Yu's army. HBO, 9 p.m.

THE SANTA CLAUSE 2

Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best Santa ever. But Santa’s got problems (he’s even mysteriously losing weight) and things quickly go south when he finds out that his son, Charlie, has landed on this year’s “naughty” list. Desperate to help his son, Scott heads back home, leaving a substitute Claus to watch over things at the Pole. But when the substitute institutes some strange redefinitions of naughty and nice, putting Christmas at risk, it’s up to Scott to return with a new bag of magic to try to save Christmas. Zee Studio, 8.30 p.m.

GAIR

Vikram's father has taught him that to win, in chess, one has to kill the king. And when his parents Harmesh and Sulbha are brutally killed he decides to apply the principles of chess to real life ! Vijay (Ajay Devgan) an illegitimate orphan grows up to be a rich industrialist with his hard work. He falls in love with Madhu (Raveena Tandon) who is retired judge Amarnath's only daughter. Their love blossoms. Raja who is industrialist Oberoi's son too falls for Madhu, but when Oberoi goes to ask for Madhu's hand he finds out that before him Vijay had approached for Madhu's hand. Oberoi sides Vijay's proposal, in fact Mr. Oberoi always best owed his special liking towards Vijay. He even treated him as his own son. This became the reason of conflict between his wife Sharda, his brother-in-law. .Fil my, 9 p.m .

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A zamindar and his family called "The Sooryavansh family" of Bharathpur village has a God like image among the villagers. This generation is headed by Thakur Bhanupratap Singh. He has 3 sons, the youngest, Heera he considers to be the black sheep, and most illiterate of the family, and he will not have anything to

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do with him. Deshraj Thakur, a village badman goes to jail as a result of the judgement given by the Panchayat headed by Bhanu Pratap and ignoring his own misdeeds develops vengeance against Bhanu Pratap. Bhanupratap is enraged when Heera proposes to marry his ward, Gauri; and even more angered when Heera flip-flops, albeit at the request of Gauri, and refuses to marry her. Heera is shunned by one and all in the family, including Gauri. Max, 9 p.m.

THE VOW

Leo and Paige are a couple who just got married. After an accident, Paige is left unconscious, and when she awakes she doesn't remember Leo. Her parents, whom she hasn't seen since she and Leo got together, come and visit her. She can't believe that she hasn't seen them for such a long time. Leo wants to bring her home with him but her parents want her to go with them. She goes with Leo but when she doesn't recognize anything, she goes to her parents. And she wonders why did she cut off contact with her family. She also runs into her ex and wonders why they broke up. Leo tries to win her back by courting her again. Pix , 9 p.m.

KASAM HINDUSTAN KI

The film starts with an air raid by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on an Indian Air Force (IAF) airbase in the western sector in India. After the raid a pilot takes an oath while standing near the body of a dead ground crewman - “Jawaab dene aaunga, is jawan ki kasam, Hindustan Ki Kasam” (we will avenge, we swear by this soldier, we swear by Hindustan). The credits start while the title song of the movie is played in the background (sung by the Mohammed Rafi and Manna Dey). Zee Ci nema, 8.30 p .m.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 724

ENIGMA CODE 724

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ACROSS: 1 She has such restful good looks! (8,6) 9 Demands former deeds (9) 10 Reportedly get ready to kiss, is that proper? (5) 11 Falling over too much, I had the same again (5) 12 Scold us for slurring and appearing randy (9) 13 Relief organisation that makes the communist angry (3,5) 14 Draw back from himself farther than necessary (6) 17 Roughly half a litre returned to plant (6) 19 Not in favour of bait being used, so show scorn for it (8) 22 From where to see the scene for what you believe to be right? (4-5) 24 Monarch almost overthrown in African state (5) 25 Air raid directed to achieve nothing (5) 26 Be attracted to a tiger in breaking vat ? (9) 27 Street life ends; becoming so egocentric! (4-10)

DOWN: 1 Best one can hope for when a runner suffers injury? (6,8) 2 The measure was moved and ratified (7) 3 Dish for French recipe originally was a hotchpotch (9) 4 No sample removed from morbid new growth (8) 5 In the centre of Mobile, religious group to split down the middle (6) 6 Enough beer for a politician to have around (5) 7 Amusing imitation of a stripper? (4,3) 8 Companion for bandsmen involved

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

The Clue: Recess in a wall

V V

SOLUTION TO FRIDAY’S ENIGMA CODE CRATER, RETARD, TRACED, DARTER, TRADER, REDACT, CARTED

with strife (4,4,6) 15 Listening at marquee I have annexed (9) 16 Ascribe later day to mail that has arrived on time (8) 18 Altered an adjustment to the

footplate (7) 20 Motor way allowance given when one's on the move (7) 21 VIP of great report! (3,3) 23 Evidence of the strength of one's spirit (5)

SOLUTION TO FRIDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Grubby, 4 Composed, 9 Albany, 10 Misleads, 12 Narrator, 13 Modena, 15 See the sights, 18 Rocking-horse, 21 Quarts, 22 Ragstone, 24 Autumnal, 25 Boning, 26 Sureties, 27 Usages. DOWN: 1 Gladness, 2 Unbarred, 3 Beneath contempt, 5 Ovid, 6 Pull out the stops, 7 Snakes, 8 Dismay, 11 Forsake, 14 Ugandan, 16 Trooping, 17 Revenges, 19 Equals, 20 Captor, 23 Jape.

QUICK CROSS 724

ACROSS: 1. Arab garments 5. Bombay dress 6. Beings in Evian 8. Abates 10. Line on a crystal 12. Ins. workers 13. Answers a raise

V V

MATH PYRAMID 724 The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

FRIDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Enzyme ending 2. Diminish 3. Chateau wall-hanging 4. Snoozes 7. Lint target 9. Builder's work place 11. Balaam's beast

HIDATO 724

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

MATHDOKU 724

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

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Virgo 2nd Phalgun Krishnapaksha Hasta Kanya (Virgo) P.Th. Indigo 4

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: The next 12 months assure financial growth and prosperity. It will be smooth sailing and opportunities will abound for expanding your sphere of work. Businesspersons will enter into new contract. Financial gains and government awards are assured to those connected with television or film trade. The employed will consolidate their position; younger employees will get opportunities to show their skills. The married will enjoy domestic felicity. Youngsters will have a delightful romance this year. Regular exercise and yoga can help you towards leading a healthy life. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be tall, attractive, with beautiful eyes and a glowing skin. A magnetic, smile will lead to many friends and admirers. Disciplined, helpful and well educated. A profession in law, administration or land development will lead to gains. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): A meeting scheduled for today is bound to have good results that lead to more gains for you. Rapport with colleagues and associates improve. Large financial gains are assured to those in independent business. Concentrate on work for you are poised for major progress in your career.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You need to stick to your plans for there will be certain elements trying to dissuade you in the pursuit of your goals. Avoid getting involved in any arguments and try to maintain a cordial relationship with everyone in your own interest. You will have to be your diplomatic best today.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Your financial position is good. You will be interested in buying a vehicle or investing in property. Real estate matters need to be put off for now. Do not rush into something your may regret later. Your will not lose out; there will be better opportunities later.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Work diligently to improve the situation at office. Even a minor mistake today could result in a financial setback. Patience now will earn you the goodwill you deserve. You will have to make a few adjustments at home and in your relationship with others if you want happiness. Things that you do or say are going to go a long way in cementing your love relationship. Your mate will appreciate your efforts.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Apart from a slight progress in work you have not achieved much in terms of a real breakthrough. But you are moving in the right direction. Love life is exciting and those desirous of settling down in matrimony are likely to get a good marriage proposal and get engaged soon.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Business activities will prosper and you may think in terms of expansion or diversification. You may be inspired to increase your knowledge by joining a short course or attending a workshop. The employed looking for better job opportunities will come across a very good offer. If you are unsure about making commitment in a relationship right now do not get pressurized into making one impulsively.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): A delay in an assured payment could be distressing. Handle financial issues carefully to further avoid loss. You should not rush to make fresh investments. Relationship with loved ones improves. However, you may sometimes feel that you are bored with things in general.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Partnerships will do very well and tremendous profits are indicated. Financially you will have an extremely rewarding day. Love life sparkles with happiness. Those keen on starting a family or moving house can look forward to some good news.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Sales transactions will go through smoothly and you are likely to gain. You can look forward to a happy day when all your desired tasks are accomplished smoothly and successfully. Try to control a tendency to be short tempered and judgmental about people your share your life with.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Work opportunities look promising and will lead to gain. You may be asked to preside over an important function or seminar which will enhance your chances of growth. You have the support of influential people and financial resources will flow easily to facilitate implementation of your plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): In a new deal be sure that everything is in order before you go in for any agreements. Accept only offers that promise quick gains or your money can get blocked indefinitely. Display patience rather than irritability if you expect to side step difficult situations. The behavior of someone close could create doubts in your mind about the loyalty and sincerity of this person.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will be managing to get through with certain deals just the way you want. If you want play safe go for short-term deals. You are likely to get a bonanza out of a tip from someone. However you will have to take quick action for that. You will pull a sort of a coup in succeeding in a venture which all had given up as lost. Home and family life is happy and congenial.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4919 MUMBAI | TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

SUDOKU 2105

ACROSS: 3 Flat circular plates (5) 8 Irish county (5) 10 Additional or further (5) 11 One thousandth of an inch (3) 12 ____ acids : main ingredients of proteins? (5) 13 They grind corn and give us flour (7) 15 ___ Atkinson: Mr. Bean of course (5) 18 Curved path of a projectile (3) 19 ___ through : reading a book in spite of its dullness? (6) 21 Not blind (7) 22 Envelope abbr. (4) 23 Sharpen by whetting on a stone (4) 24 Thieving bird (7) 26 British tennis star Andy ___ (6) 29 Long and slippery fish (3) 31 Spray of flowers (5) 32 Inward bound (7) 34 Rocky inlet (5) 35 Global Positioning Sys. (3) 36 Metric prefix (5) 37 Stitch again (5) 38 Be stingy, scrimp and be miserly (5) DOWN: 1 South Indian or Sri Lankan of Dravidian origin (5) 2 Bad guy in play (7) 4 Any distinctive doctrines or practices (4) 5 ___ Hunte : West Indies opening batsman in Sobers's team? (6) 6 ____ guard : was a sentry or a watchman? (5) 7 Staff again (5) 9 Apply lubricants to (3) 12 An arch over a passage (7) 14 Joule fraction (3) 16 Woman who has lost her husband (5) 17 Monetary unit of Zambia (5) 19 Friday night to Sunday (7) 20 Agricultural holdings (5) 21 Clinton's prosecutor (5)

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.

SATURDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: S equals N

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

23 A nonmetallic element (7) 24 Ghazal singer ___ singh (6) 25 Society page miss (3) 27 The ___ crust : the elite? (5)

28 Clefts or fissures (5) 30 Start (5) 32 Teheran is its capital (4) 33 Counterparts of "downs" (3)

SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Mutual, 7 Innuendo, 8 Offals, 10 Doubt, 13 Ecru, 14 Oleo, 15 Oahu, 16 Bog, 17 Refs, 19 Imam, 21 Perfected, 23 Para, 24 Oust, 26 All, 27 Soft, 29 Rant, 32 Serf, 33 Bolus, 34 Cyborg, 35 Armourer, 36 Prison. DOWN: 1 Misdo, 2 Ensue, 3 Deft, 4 Mooch, 5 Tofu, 6 Abloom, 9 Fruits, 11 Old, 12 Borer, 13 Ease off, 15 Off, 16 Bad, 18 Eraser, 20 Metro, 21 Pal, 22 Cut, 23 Player, 25 Gnu, 28 Organ, 30 Alert, 31 Tsars, 32 Sons, 33 Blob.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1924 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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SATURDAY’S SOLUTION

M R P N Z R A H Z R P R

H Y

S H

G W N S

T N Z Z V

R S R A D R I

A N S

V H X Z I R U Y ;

H X Z

P H Z I G

P D G W D S

X I .

SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval

Afternoon WORD MINE

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: 24 average; 27 good; 30 outstanding. SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: askance, asked, cake, caked, canker, crank, cranked, creak, dank, dark, darken, deck, desk, drake, drank, knead, naked, nark, neck, rack, racked, rake, raked, rank, ranked, ransack, RANSACKED, sack, sacked, sake, sank, snack, snake, snaked, sneak.

HEATHCLIFF

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AFTER SANGAKARRA, JAYAWARDENE ALSO TO QUIT T20 AFTER WORLD CUP

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HAKA: Sri Lankan batting stalwart Mahela Jayawardene will retire from Twenty20 Internationals after the conclusion of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. International Cricket Council announced the news of Jayawardene's decision on Twitter."SL legend @MahelaJay to join @KumarSanga2 in T20I retirement after the #wt20 2014," a tweet from the ICC said. The decision came a day after another Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara announced quitting the shortest format in the international circuit after the Twenty20 World Cup. The 36-year-old Jayawardene has appeared in all four T20 World Cups till now and 2014 event in Bangladesh will be his last one. He was the captain of the Sri Lankan team which lost in the final of the last T20 World Cup at home against the West Indies. Jayawardene has played 49 T20Is to date, scoring 1335 runs at 31.78, with a strike rate of 134.17. He has one century in the format a 100 which is also his highest T20 score which came against Zimbabwe in Guyana during the 2010 World T20. He has scored eight half-centuries in T20 international matches. Jayawardene made his T20I debut in June 2006 against England at Southampton. He led the Delhi Daredevils side in the IPL last season but found no buyers in

Broad avoids questions on Pietersen DHAKA: England's T20 captain Stuart Broad wasn't very forthcoming on answering questions about the controversial sacking of batsman Kevin Pietersen as he evaded the query giving a completely roundabout reply. When asked about how much the issue of Pietersen, whose international career came to a dramatic end following England's dismal Ashes tour of Australia, and sudden retirement of Graeme Swann has affected the team, Broad said, "Lack of experience is not a problem. We don't have too many experienced T20 players, but there are lot of them who play Tests and ODIs. You have Michael Lumb, Eoin Morgan and Luke Wright, who have played in T20 leagues all over the world," the skipper went on a different tangent even refusing to utter the word 'KP'. Broad did agree that this current T20 squad is "slightly different from what it was some six months ago". "We have guys who are keen to learn. There are some, who can stand up and deliver like Bopara, Morgan and Alex Hales, who recently was the No.1 T20 batsman in ICC rankings. In Test matches, you do need 8-9 guys to perform but not in T20," he said.

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara

the players' auction this year. The ICC tweet also had a photo of both Sangakkara and Jayawardene posing together with the writing on the background: 'Last World T20. Let's make it count'. Asked about the retirement of the veteran duo from T20Is, Sri Lankan opener Lahiru Thirimanne said, "They (Sangakkara and Jayawardene) are great cricketers. It will be difficult to match them." 2015 WILL BE MY LAST WORLD CUP: SANGAKKARA Having announced his retirement from T20 internationals, Kumar Sangakkara said that he would like to call time on his ODI

career after the 2015 ICC World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The veteran Sri Lankan batsman termed it a "natural progression". "As far as ODI and Test cricket are concerned, it's hard to make a time frame. I am 36 years old now and will be 37 next year during the time of World Cup. By next World Cup, I will be 41 and I don’t hope that I am playing then. So 2015 World Cup will be my last. It's a a kind of natural progression," Sangakkara said during an interaction during the open session of Sri Lankan team. "For Test cricket, form, fitness and enjoyment factors are there for you to continue. There is no

denying I am in the twilight of my career," he said. With Mahela Jayawardene also announcing his retirement from T20 Internationals, the transition phase in Lankan cricket is about to start just like it happened in India a few years back. But Sangakkara felt that Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal are two players who will carry the Sanga-Mahela legacy. "I think it's going to be fine. If you look at Thirimanne and Chandimal, they are ready to play in any form of cricket," said the man who has played 122 Tests, 369 ODIs besides 50 T20 Internationals.

Stirling’s fifty sets the stage for Ireland’s three-wicket win 46-ball 59 to reach 163 for five from their alloted 20 overs. Apart from Taylor, Elton Chigumbura (22 not out), Hamilton Masakadza (21), Sean Williams (16) and Vusi Sibanda (16) made significant contributions with the bat. Left-arm orthodox bowler George Dockrell (2/18) and offspinner Andy McBrine (2/26) shared four wickets between them for Ireland.

I CAN SCORE CENTURY IN ANY CONDITION: CHRIS GAYLE Explosive batsman Chris Gayle sounded out a warning to the rival teams ahead of the World Twenty20 by declaring that he Ireland batsman Stuart Thompson celebrates with a teammate after winning their can score a hundred irrespective ICC Twenty20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Sylhet, Bangladesh. of the conditions. However, seconds after making YLHET: Paul Stirling struck a their next five wickets in a hurry the statement, the stylish leftblistering half-century to to make life difficult for them- hander contradicted himself by guide Ireland to a three-wicket selves towards the end with saying that conditions do play a win over Zimbabwe in a Qualify- medium-pacer made Tinashe Pa- role in a batsman's performance. ing Group B match of the ICC nyangara (4/37) doing the bulk of "I am batsman, capable of scorWorld T20, here today. Chasing a the damage. After Stirling's dis- ing a century on any conditions challenging 163 for five set by missal, Ed Joyce (22), Andrew and on any wicket in the world. I Zimbabwe, Stirling (60) and skip- Poynter (23) and big-hitting just want to give the team that per William Porterfield (31) got Kevin O'Brien (17) DID the bulk kind of a start. It will be nice to get Ireland off to a blazing start and of the scoring but another hundred," Gayle said. shared 80 runs off just 8.2 overs failed to ensure the victory for "However it also depends on for the opening stand to set the Ireland as they all became victims the conditions as well and how platform for the win. Stirling's 60 of Panyangara. But Ireland finally the wicket is playing," he said. came off just 34 balls with the managed to scamper home in the On the pressure on him to perhelp of nine boundaries and one final delivery of their innings with form every time, the Jamaican six, while Porterfield laced his 23- Stuart Thompson remaining un- said it was a challenge to live up ball knock with three fours and beaten on three off six balls. to the expectations.. "It creates a one hit over the fence. Going Earlier sent into bat, Zimbabwe lot of pressure as expectations are strong at 100 for two, Ireland lost rode on skipper Brendan Taylor's rising.”

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IN BRIEF Clarke suffering fractured shoulder

SYDNEY: Australia captain Michael Clarke's courageous century in the decisive Third Test against South Africa took on added significance today when it was revealed he played with a fractured shoulder. Clarke weathered a fearsome barrage of bouncers on the first day of the Cape Town Test this month, being hit on the forearm, elbow, shoulder and helmet in a fiery spell of shortpitched bowling by Morne Morkel. He went on to a make a pivotal 161 not out, hailed by many as the best knock of his career, to help his team deliver a 2-1 series victory. The results of scans released today showed he played with a fractured left shoulder that has ruled him out of the domestic Sheffield Shield final this weekend, where he had hoped to play for New South Wales against Western Australia. "Michael Clarke was injured as a result of being struck on the left shoulder during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town," said Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris.

Pistorius ordered six new guns before shooting

PRETORIA: Oscar Pistorius was in the process of buying six guns at the time he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, more than usually allowed under South African law, his murder trial heard today. The order for three shotguns, two revolvers, and a rifle had already been invoiced to the athlete when he shot Steenkamp on February 14 last year, testified gun licenser Sean Rens."The transaction was cancelled a month postincident," he said at the start of the third week of trial. South African law allows noncollectors to possess only four firearms. Rens said Pistorius "had a great love and enthusiasm" for firearms. The licenser said the athlete told him he once drew his gun inside his house at a suspicious noise, which turned out to be the washing machine.

AIU beat Andhra Pradesh 7-1in men's hockey nationals

LUCKNOW: The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) thrashed Andhra Pradesh 71, while Air India Sports Promotion Board (AISPB) beat Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) 3-0 in Poo A matches of the fourth Hockey India Senior Men National Championship. In the opening match of Pool A, Harasahib Singh (2nd, 15th, 67th minutes) scored a hat-trikc, while Satinder Dalal (24th, 44th) and Gagandeep Singh (57th, 60th) found the net twice each For AIU. For Andhra Pradesh Naga Srinu (6th) scored the consolation goal.

Churchill aim high against Home United

MARGAO: Upbeat after their win against New Radiant, Churchill Brothers have their task cut out when they face Home United of Singapore in Group E league match of the AFC Cup at Nehru Stadium here today. Churchill Brothers, who lost their opening encounter against Persipura Jayapura of Indonesia, came back strongly in their last match to beat New Radiant 3-0. They have scored three points from two matches, the same as New Radiant, and are placed second on head-to-head count. Persipura Jayapura are leading the table with four points from two matches, while Home United, with one point from two outings, are at the bottom. Churchill Brothers coach Mariano Dias was pleased with the performance of his team in AFC Cup, particularly in the last match against New Radiant.

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Reliability fears temper Mercedes win

MELBOURNE: Nico Rosberg said Mercedes would have to work hard to improve the reliability of their new F1 car despite his emphatic win in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. While Rosberg was dominant in his fully functioning W05, his pole-sitting team-mate Lewis Hamilton lasted only four laps before a misfiring cylinder ended his race. World champion Sebastian Vettel was also an early retiree after power problems in his Red Bull, underlining this year's unpredictability as teams grapple with new hybrid technology."Despite our success, we also know that there is still some work to do," said Rosberg, who streaked away from third on the grid for a wire-to-wire victory."We saw over the weekend that reliability is still a concern and it prevented us from having a strong two-car finish."We have two weeks to improve that. I am very much looking forward to (the next race in) Malaysia and I would love to race again tomorrow." Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo was disqualified from second place for violating fuel rules, in another illustration of the challenges facing teams this year. But McLaren were rewarded for getting both their cars to the finish line, with debutant Kevin Magnussen classified second and Jenson Button third after Ricciardo's disqualification.

HANTY MANSIYSK (RUSSIA): Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Vladimir Kramnik in the fourth round but remained in sole lead to stay in contention in the Candidates chess tournament. On what turned out to be an easy day for the Anand, he played to the tunes of Kramnik for once as the Russian came up with some sterling preparation to keep the Indian at bay. With two victories in three games, Anand was in for a rude shock in the game against Kramnik as for the first time the Indian ace found his preparation wanting at the tournament. Kramnik was in control as black and this was the first time in four rounds that Anand’s preparation was not up to mark. Kramnik’s Vienna variation has been analysed extensively and Anand went for a variation which is conclusively drawn. Kramnik had analysed it well and better than Anand, something that the Indian ace might have hoped he had done better. As it turned out, Kramnik had the final word on the variation and the game was drawn in the middle game itself vide repetition of moves. The draw took Anand to three points out of a possible four and the Indian remained in sole lead. Kramnik remained in tow of Anand on two and a half points and the Russian is now joined by top seed Levon Aronian of Armenia on 2.5 points.

For the records, Aronian scored a remarkable victory over Russian Peter Svidler while the other two games in the fourth round were fought hard. Former world champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria signed peace with Sergey Karjakin of Russia while Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijain scored his first victory at the expense of Dmitry Andreikin of Russia. With 10 rounds still to come, it's an early call yet. Anand, Kramnik and Aronian might be fighting at the top for a berth as the finalist for the next world championship, but the likes of Svidler, Karjakin and Topalov are fighting it through. Topalov had no difficulties to keep the momentum against Kar-

jakin in an English opening game while Mamedyarov was at his best for once in crushing Andreikin with white pieces. While the easy draw may have hurt Anand, the Indian ace remains on course for one of the best performances of his life. Going by the trend, Anand will need two wins and draws in next ten games to emerge as the next challenger for Magnus Carlsen. But that will happen if the rest don’t match him on points. Results: V Aannd (Ind, 3) drew with V Kramnik (Rus, 2.5); Levon Aronian (Arm, 2.5) beat Peter Svidler (Rus, 2); Sergey Karjakin (Rus, 1.5) drew with Veselin Topalov (Bul, 2); Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Aze, 1.5) beat Dmitry Andreikin (Rus, 1).

A new learning experience, an eye opener P

ANAJI: Now that the curtain has come down on the second edition of GIFT 2014 (Goa International Football Table), it is time to take stock of the situation. True, a fine range of speakers came, including the charismatic FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne, and shared their respective pearls of wisdom on various aspects of the game, and though the Goa Football Development Council’s (GFDC) fruitful exercise came to the fore, they believe they are on the threshold of a success formula. This has spurred their determination to leave no stone unturned to achieve their goals and make Goa the numero uno footballing state in the country and contribute its might to the national team’s success as well. In chairman, Dr Rufino Monteiro’s own words, “We have made progress, but we have miles to go before we sleep.” There is a whole lot that needs to be done, to ally the wards skill set to their talent, and more significantly, to let this find expression on the football pitch. Maybe the theme of this year’s GIFT was Football Beyond the Pitch. But GDFC plans to return post-haste to all their innovative and inventive schemes to ensure that the kids get

definitely pursue to ensure and implement better development of the game in the state,” concluded Dr. Monteiro. The dynamic member secretary, Elvis Gomes too was ecstatic over the success of GIFT 2014. “The power packed words of Jerome Champagne, during GIFT 2014, was the perfect gift to all. It was as if FIFA itself had come to help us and do a reality check. As I had mentioned in the beginning, like the story of the intelligent thirsty crow, the answers found to so many of our issues, the compliments received and the constructively critical words thrown at us are our pebbles that we will carefully polish and place in such a The trainees at the Mayem centre with the legends and Dr Monteiro being way that the waters of success will felicitated. be within our reach in the shortest possible period,” said Gomes. both, education and fine-tune active participation and involve“The centre-stage that we take is their football skill-set. ment of this year’s edition. The ses- intermittent. Once again, It is time “We have learnt a lot from GIFT sions were longer and the for less words and more action 2014. The sessions on brand build- interaction more interesting. We only before the whole football ing and community development saw many enthusiastic partici- ecosystem in Goa develops so well were quite interesting and re- pants too. We have grown and will that there will be no background sourceful. From the community continue to learn as always. One of left, but every place we step will development session, we came to the significant things this year was only be a foreground. Let every know how we can do something the release of the reports - Nielson stake holder come forth and play a for the community. These things report on 'Evaluation of Football role with conviction to strengthen are something that the GFDC will Ecosystem in Goa', which was pre- the seven pillars of success that definitely take up and try to imple- pared by SAFA, especially for Goa. was a major find at GIFT and then ment,” said Dr. Monteiro. The second deliberated on was the watch the results,” signed off “I am also very happy with the Seven Pillars, which GFDC will Gomes.

IN BRIEF Remmy scores winner for Thugs United

MUMBAI:Thugs United put up a strong fight display to down Freunds Bandra 1-0 in the opening match of the Late Darryl Crasto Memorial Trophy for Men, in the Catholic Gymkhana’s annual rink football tournament which kicked-off at the gymkhana’s floodlit grounds, Marine Drive from Monday. After a barren first half, Remmy Fernandes netted the all-important winning goal to enable Thugs advance to the second round. Later in another match Catalans United blanked Glorians FC by a comfortable 2-0 margin. Alex Fernandes and Melwyn Barbosa scored a goal each for the winners. Besides the men’s competition, the organisers will simultaneously conduct events in two other categories – the Late Dereyk DeSouza Memorial Trophy for women and the Late Neville D’Souza Memorial Trophy for Men (above 40 years) veterans. Results – Women’s 1st round: Sea View SC w/o Bombay Gymkhana. Men Open 1st round: Thugs United 1 (Remmy Fernandes) beat Fruends Bandra 0; Catalans United 2 (Alex Fernandes, Melwyn Barbosa) beat Glorians FC 0.

Alex Ambrose nets two for Dadar XI MUMBAI: Former Mumbai FC striker Alex Ambrose made optimum use of his vast experience to lead Dadar XI to a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Miners FC in a First Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel. The diminutive Ambrose scored both the goals for the Dadar outfit, while Vinay Jadhav netted the lone goal for the losers. Earlier in another match of the same division, Alphonso Academy easily overcame Juhu Beach United by a comfortable 7-2 margin.Sherwin Gonsalves struck a brace, while Prathamesh M, Rakesh K, Ankush S, Nelson C and Imran Mohammed chipped in with one each to complete the tally for the Academy youngsters. Juhu Beach got their goals through Aditya Mookul and Uday R.

Navi Mumbai Police, Reliance, Godrej enter pre-quarters

MUMBAI: Navi Mumbai Police, Reliance and Godrej entered the pre-quarterfinals of the Mumbai Inter-office T-20 Cricket Tournament organised by D Y Patil Sports Academy under the aegis of MCA. While Navi Mumbai Police and Reliance won by big margins, Godrej sneaked past Standard Chartered Bank by three wickets with two balls to spare. Godrej reached the target of 138 with Varun Patil scoring 9 of 4 balls in the last over. Earlier the bankers were given a fighting chance by Shreyas Indulkar (37) and Vaibhav Sane (27) at run a ball which was not enough in the ultimate analysis. Tushar Patil (35) had brought Godrej within sniffing distance. Navi Mumbai Police on the other hand proved that a total of 132 was easily defendable as they bundled out Kotak Mahindra Bank for 81 in 16.2 overs. Ashish Mhatre (30 and 2/16) with his all-round performance played a pivotal role for the cops. Dinesh Mayde (30) and Ravindra Jadhav (22) stitched an important 42 run partnership for the fourth wicket. For Kotak Mahindra Bank Tushar Pawar (23 n.o. and 3/18) played a lone hand.

Shinde to lead Mum Police City Riders

MUMBAI: Former Mumbai Ranji trophy player Santosh Shinde will spearhead the defending champions Mumbai Police City Riders challenge against Bandra Heroes in the opening tie of the Tatamouvs-Mitsui Shaoji T-20 League, which starts today at Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Lines.

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