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Aft er oo DESPATCH & COURIER ‘Pune Revenue Commissioner received kickbacks’ Alleges Dr. Kirit Somaiya, while demanding probe into land scam and disproportionate assets case

By Zuber Ansari

enior BJP leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Kirit Somaiya has filed a complaint against the Divisional Commissioner of Pune (Revenue) at the Director General's (Anti Corruption Bureau) office in Worli, and has demanded an appropriate probe into the land scam and disproportionate assets case that the latter is allegedly involved in. Enclosing the details of the land scam and disproportionate benami assets of Prabhakar Deshmukh, Revenue Commissioner, Pune, in the complaint, Somaiya alleged Deshmukh had acquired over 150 acres of land in the five districts that he controls, worth Rs.200 crore, while he bought 300 acres of land

`22,000 CRORE LOOTED?

By Suyash Padate

argeting Energy Minister Ajit Pawar, the Aam Admi Party (AAP) has alleged that Rs.22,000 crore have been wasted in the past three years in the state because of corruption and inefficiencies of the Energy department and its generation and distribution companies. As a result, exorbitant tariff was levied on consumers. Speaking to reporters yesterday, AAP leader Anjali Damania said, “Rs.22,000 crore have been shamelessly looted by politicians and bureaucrats of this state. This has directly affected the AAP leader Anjali Damania Energy Minister Ajit Pawar common man. We demand that there should be an immediate inquiry into the Power scam, and the electricity bill for an average household conwe believe that if stern action is taken against cor- sumer will come down by at least 50 per cent.” rupt officials, everything will be streamlined and “The electricity prices in Maharashtra are

Unconcerned about HSC marking system Moderators and chief moderators boycott the meeting called to discuss revised marking scheme of Marathi exam held yesterday Sushil Kadam | ADC

Vikas Sabnis

By Yatin Ingle

Students appearing for their HSC exam at N.G. Acharya and D.K. Marathe College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Chembur on Thursday.

he meeting organised by the Maharashtra State Board of Higher and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), to finalise the marking criteria for the Marathi paper, was boycotted by chief moderators, after teachers stood firm about not assessing the HSC exam answer sheets till their demands were met. This boycott, however, will delay the declaration Continued on pg 8 «

‘No entering JJ Hospital area’ Dr. Lahane is granted protection till Feb 25 but directed to stay away from premises By Philip Varghese

He was just an ordinary sweeper! But now he is a dedicated full-time volunteer for the AAP.

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AAP BLAMES AJIT PAWAR AND THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT FOR CORRUPTION AND WASTE

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wo days after Dr. T.P. Lahane, dean of state-run J.J. Hospital was granted protection from arrest till Thursday and was asked to approach the Sessions Court to seek anticipatory bail, and while hearing his anticipatory bail application (ABA), granted him interim protection

from arrest till February 25, when the next hearing of his ABA would be taken up for hearing. Dr. Lahane has been booked under the Prevention of Atrocities Act for allegedly making a derogatory, casteist remark about the profession of a contractual sweeper. Continued on pg 8 «

the highest in the country. We have been amongst the most expensive states. Electricity tariffs in Mumbai are amongst the highest in the nation. The city that is the single largest contributor to the country's GDP always faces the brunt of all the hardships like high prices, expensive homes, expensive electricity, etc. The AAP believes that this corrupt practice must stop,” she added. Alleging a coal scam in the state, Damania said, “Coal is a precious resource and there are coal shortages, this is common knowledge. Yet a scam of more than Rs.12,000 crore has been perpetrated by MahaGenco only by mismanaging coal usage. Coal India allocates coal through fuel supply agreements with the power generation Continued on pg 8 «

Doctor from Dhule makes it to Guinness Book of World Records

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014

By Shwetha Kannan

y operating upon the largest kidney in the world, Dr. Ashish Rawandale-Patil a urosurgeon from the Institute of Urology, Dhule has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. Dr. Patil who operated on Mangala Mali in November 2011 after she came to him with complaints of fever, vomiting and pain had a kidney that was almost triple the size and weight of a normal kidney.

The case: Mangala had been suffering from a congenital defect in her left kidney. The tube that allows passage of urine had been small and hence the functioning of the kidney was affected. “The the tube was so narrow that urine could not pass through it. This lead to accumulation of urine in the kidney further leading to infection and formation of pus within. The pressure on the kidney kept increasing and the flesh of the kidney kept decreasing over a period of time. The functioning of the kidney was gradually reducing,” said Dr. Patil. What was surprising about this case was that during all these years, Mangala was exhibiting no symptoms of this condition at all because her right kidney was functioning normally. What happened in 2011: It was in May 2011 that Mangala started experiencing pain and fever. She consulted several doctots who realised that it was renal problem but could not much to help her. And finally , she approached Dr. Patil who decided to help her. “Her left kidney was totally non functional. It would have stopped functioning atleast a year before she came to me. Removing it was the only option. It was a difficult case because the kidney and its veins were stuck to the organs around it because of the inflammation. The accumulated urine had increased the size of the kidney to such an extent. She had come to us in May 2011. We had to wait for the infection to reduce before we went ahead with the surgery,” said Dr. Patil. Mangala successfully underwent a three hour long operation in November 2011. “This type of surgery generally takes an hour and a half or so but in this case we had to be

Six bogus doctors held in Vasai By Suresh Golani

s a part of the drive conducted by the health department in the Vasai Virar Municpal Corporation (VVMC), six bogus doctors were arrested from the Vasai region on Thursday. Following specific information about the presence of illegal medical institutions operated by bogus doctors without recognized medical degrees, a VVMC team led by health officer- Dr.Anupama Rane, alongwith the local police raided clinics in Dhaniv Baug and Gavraipada area on Thursday afternoon and arrested six people. The accused quacks who have been identified as- Mahendra Yadav, Babulal Yadav, Kokan Mahadi, Udayraj Saroj, Mohd. Yunis Khan and Mishr Lav were arrested and booked under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Medical Practitioners Act. The Valiv police is carrying out further investigations into the case.

Dr. Ashish Rawandale-Patil with Mangala Mali careful about not harming the organs that were stuck to the kidney,” said Dr. Patil. Had the surgery not been done on time, it could have been fatal said Dr. Patil. Unusually large kidney: Dr. Patil said that cases of infection of kidney and accumulation of urine are common but the size generally goes up by 4cms or so. Here, the increase was almost triple. “ A normal kidney weighs around 600 grams and its dimensions are 12cm*4cm*3cm but in Mangala's case, the kidney weighed 2.14 kgs and its dimensions were 33.37cms*14.14cms*15.05cms. Such a increase in size is very rare,” said Dr. Patil. Patient Speaks: Mangala who is doing fine with one kidney said, “I am feeling much better now.”

A Record broken: It was after a strict scrutiny for almost years by the officials of the Guinness Book of World Records that it was declared that Dr. Patil has surpassed a doctor from Sindh in Pakistan who has operated on a 30cms kidney weighing 1.8kgs and had held the record of operating on the largest kidney in the world.

Past records: Dr. Patil has another record to his credit. In 2010, Dr Patil entered the Guinness Book of World Records for removing 1,72,155 stones from patients kidney. He is the only urologist in the world to hold two records in the Guinness World Records.

TODAY Mr Ratan Tata will inaugurate paintings exhibition of Mr Newton D'Souza, free for public in commemoration of 175th anniversary foundation of Tata Group, Malabar Hall, Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder, noon

Forum For Democracy And Communal Amity: Public meeting, Ahmed Zakari Hall, Ajumna-iIslam, Opp CST, 6 p.m.

Nehru Centre: A Special astrophysics lecture by Prof Alec Bokenberg, Professor of Experimental Astronomy Institute of Astronomy University of Cambridge, UK on The Evolving Universe, Nehru Centre's Hall of Culture, Ground floor, Worli, 5 p.m.

Pradarshak Art Gallery: The solo show of '7 Horses' by Nayanjeet Nikam, 100, Kalpana Bldg, Plot No 338, 12 Road, Khar, till March 1, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m.

NCPA: Yatri celebrating 35 years in Theatre `Raavanleela', hindi play, Directed by Om Katare, Experimental Theatre, Nariman Point, 7 p.m. Federation of Associations of Maharashtra: Mass Public meeting, Azad Maidan, 2 p.m.

White Shadow Art Gallery: ‘Epiphany- A sudden revelation exhibition of paintings by Nijesh Mohan and Pradeep Unni, 6-Q Laxmi Industiral Estate, Andheri, till Feb 22, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m.

ART AND EXHIBTIIONS Nehru Centre AC Gallery: Exhibition of paintGandhi Smarak Nidhi, Mumbai: Manishi and ings by Prakash Ghadge, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Mahatma as a part of 70the death anniversary Feb 24, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m. of Katurba Gandhi, to give tribute through music and poetry, visual and audio and in sev- Nehru Centre Circular Gallery: Exhibition of eral language, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chow- paintings by Divyesh Bagdawala, Nehru Centre, patty, 6.30 p.m. Worli, till Feb 24, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m.

Jana Art Gallery: International art exhibition by Surendra Sonar, Ravi Kattakuri, KVS Prasad, GS National Centre Performing Arts: Umang Series Vasu, Lisell Drum, Avinash Kerketta, Boby Abra— Rohan Naidu – violin, Mandar Phatak – vocal, ham, Mukul Sharma, P L Deshpande Art Gallery, Little Theatre, Nariman Point, 6.30 p.m. Prabhadevi, till Feb 16, 11 a.m. To 7 p.m.

RUNNING OUT OF SAND

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014

By Gayatri Sahasrabuddhe

Problem of dams

Sand is not a sustainable resource and though it regenerates, it is being consumed faster than its rate of creation. It takes 25,000 years to create sand from the mountains and sand stone, which breaks down and flows down little streams, down rivers to deltas and then gets carried to the ocean by the waves and tides. Much of the sand never makes it to the ocean because of dams which trap the sand. There are about 8,45,000 dams in the world. In the US alone there are around 80,000 dams. In China, it is estimated that by 2020 not one river will reach the sea. Thanks to these dams, much of the sand that could reach the sea won’t do so.

s humans we’re a race that takes everything for granted, and that’s evident in the way we’ve recklessly consumed most of our natural resources. Take a look around, we haven’t spared much in the name of development. Whether it’s coal, water, oil or even natural gas, we’ve managed to diminish it all. But did you know that sand falls into this list as well? That it’s an extremely essential natural resource being used everywhere, right from cement, concrete, glass, computer parts, smart phones, toothpaste, cosmetics, paper, paint, tires and so much more! But sand isn’t an unlimited resource. It’s in fact one of the most consumed and underestimated resources in the world and with 70 per cent of world beaches disappearing, we haven’t the slightest idea what the repercussions will be in the future. Awaaz Foundation and BNHS-India recently screened an investigative and hard-hitting documentary ‘Sand Wars’ by French Journalist and award winning Director Denis Delestrac. We need to look at sand from a different perspective, one that we need to understand about if we wish to save our beaches for future generations. Sand being so in demand (it’s fuelling the construction boom everywhere), the industry has already consumed most of it available in quarries and rivers. Sand from the deserts cannot be used for construction as the grains are rounded and polished (due to winds) and do not stick together, which is essential for construction. The industry has no option and

stealing or smuggling it from one country to the other only to lock it in concrete. We then go and artificially put sand back on beaches, which is again just being moved from one beach to another, only to put it back into the vicious cycle and finally use it for construction. Taking sand from beaches, rivers and from offshore only leads to beaches disappearing. So what’s the solution? “I feel we need to find alternatives to natural sand before it is too late. Recycled debris has been used in some parts of the world and

World status:

Singapore – With a booming economy, it has been accused of importing illegally dredged sand from neighbouring states and smuggling sand from poorer neighbouring countries to expand its coast line. We’re basically stuck in a vicious cycle. We’re Many islands of Indonesia have vanished. consuming sand much faster than it is being Sand mining in the USA has resulted in eronaturally created. Much of the sand is stuck sion and a collapse of beachfront houses and in dams, and since we’ve used up the sand in properties. With beaches disappearing, many rivers and quarries we’re illegally mining, places like Florida are artificially putting sand back onto the beaches to attract tourists, but would be the best alternative in a city like this not been fruitful Mumbai which is under re-development Maldives – Many islands have disappeared, rather than development, and where dumping there’s been a loss of livelihood and rising of debris is another huge environmental prob- water levels Dubai has extensively used and extensively lem. We need to have better policing, including possibly a trained environmental police exhausted its own sand resources to build arwith powers like Customs officials who can tificial beaches and in construction, etc. take on-the-spot action in case of violations. Dubai and many other such countries are Mumbai being a coastal city will be vulnerable buying and importing sand. to all the ill effects of sand mining, including land erosion and loss of valuable beachfront India - After China and the United States, property, water security and loss of coastal India has the world’s largest construction biodiversity including beaches and man- business. India has a very strong sand mafia which groves,” said Sumaira Abdulali, Convenor, Awaaz Foundation which has been at the fore- works in nexus with builders and politicians, front of the fight against illegal sand mining especially in areas like Navi Mumbai, and coastal districts of Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg and dredging. One average house = and Ratnagiri and Gujarat and Goa. Sand 200 tons of sand mining and dredging is rampant despite all directives against it. According to an affiLarger building or hospital = davit filed by ACP Navi Mumbai Suresh 3,000 tons of sand Pawar, around 57 cases have been registered in relation to sand mining in Each km of highway requires = Navi Mumbai so far. 30,000 tons of sand No sand mining is permissible in the coastal areas under the CRZ Nuclear power plant = Notification except for small quan12 million tons of sand tities permitted to the traditional fishermen community under specifice licenses issued by the Collector for a short duration and that too for extraction of sand manually, as per Notification dated 8th November, 2011, issued by the MoEF. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently passed an order in response to a PIL filed by Awaaz Foundation, directing all Collectors and Police Commissioners of the Coastal Zone areas and districts in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa to instruct the Coastal Police stations to immediately conduct regular vigil in the coastal areas and to arrest illegal sand mining in the areas which fall within the CRZ area. The MCZMA, the Collectors and Commissioners of all coastal zones and districts have to submit status reports and take stern action against all sand mafias and individuals responsible for illegal extraction of sand in the coastal zone. They have been asked to take the help of local fishermen and community members, Home Guards and social organizations to follow the directives.

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is turning to the sea and beaches to meet its insatiable demand. Illegal sand mining is already underway in 70 countries around the world. With the help of dredgers, sand is being pumped and collected from the sea floor. This has a number of implications. The sea floor is covered by a very thin layer of rocky sand and tiny micro-organisms feed off it. By destroying this, we’re affecting the food chains and micro-organisms which feed bigger fish which in turn feed us. This dredging also affects the coastal dynamics and climate by affecting the tides and waves which impact beaches. Sand is a natural barrier that protects the land. It’s a buffer and by removing sand, waves and storms will hit the land leading to erosion at a very rapid rate. Denis Delestrac who was present at the screening said, “The number one big problem is that people don’t know about this. It’s not that people don’t care. It’s just that people don’t know.”

Global estimates of sand usage:

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Abdul Razak Abdul Sattar to Abdul Razzaq Abdul Sattar Dokadia as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-8733 dated July 1-7, 2010. C-36187 I Muns Geoffrey Ivan holder of Indian Passport No. E8174834 issued at Dubai on 22-03-2004 resident of Ibroana, R-2 Bungalow Scheme, Bhabola Chulra Pood, Vasai (West) 401202-Bombay and presently working/residing at Dubai P.O. Box 152 do hereby change my name from Muns Geoffrey Ivan to Geoffrey Ivan Muns with immediate effect. C-36188

I have changed my name from Shri Mausawar Zafarahamad Khan to Mausawar Husain Khan as per affidavit. C-36197

I have changed my name from Rahul Abhijit Ghag to Rehul Ghag as per Maharashtra Gazette (U–10723). C-36211

I, Rizwan Abdul Karim Valiyani have changed my Daughter’s name from Shiza Rizwan Valiyani, to ‘Zainab Rizwan Valiyani’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-65810) Dated: 16/01/2014. C-36198

I have changed my name from Ansari Owaish Ahamed to Ansari Awais Ahmad as per Affidavit. C-36212

I have changed my name from Rohit Kumar Surajmal Purohit, to ‘Rohit Surajmal Purohit’ as per Affidavit Dated: 19/02/2014. C-36199 I have changed my name from Satish Shawn George Nazareth, to ‘Satish Kumar Premlal Yadav’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-65312) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-36200 I have changed my name from Dhiraj Mangilal Mehta, to ‘Dhiraj Kewalchand Mehta’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-63308) Dated: 30/01/2014. C-36201 I have changed my name from Afzal Mohd Hanif Nagaria, to ‘Moinuddin Mohd Hanif Nagaria’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-62678) Dated: 30/01/2014. C-36202 I have changed my name from Ashwini Sunil Malgaonkar, to ‘Afrin Abbasali Rupani’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-31999) Dated: 01/11/2012. C-36203

I have changed my name from Mushtaq Mohammad Ghauri to Mushtaq Mohammad Ghauri Shaikh as per affidavit dated 14-02-2014. C-36189

I Nilkesh Lalit Kumar Ghugalia have changed my name to Nilkesh Lalit Jain. vide Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-11817) Dt: June 16-22, 2011. C-36204

I have changed my name from Philomena Varkey to Philomena Jasmine Varkey as per affidavit dated 6-02-2014. C-36190

I Pinkesh Lalit Jain have changed my name to Pinkesh Lalitbhai Gugaliya. vide Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-60919) Dt: March 7-13, 2013. C-36205

I have changed my name from Rakesh Kumar Singh to Rakesh Ramanant Singh as per affidavit dated 3-03-2014. C-36191 I have changed my name from Yasmin Shaikh to Yasmeen Shaikh as per affidavit dated 3-2-2014. C-36192 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Dayaljibhai Solanki to Vijay Dayaljibhai Solanki as per affidavit dated 29-01-2014. C-36193

I Vibha Hastimal Jain have changed my name to Vibha Pinkesh Gugaliya. vide Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-50500) Dt: Jan 31- Feb 6, 2013. C-36206 I have changed my old name Suhail Akhtar Nasiruddin to new name Suhail Akhtar Nasiruddin Khan as per Gazette No. (U–4323). C-36207

I have changed my name from Naseem Abdul Alim to Nasim Abdul Alim Shaikh as per affidavit dated 29-1-2014. C-36194

I have changed my name from Abdul Jubed Abdul Hamid Faruqui to Abdul Juber Abdul Hamid Faruqui as per Affidavit dated 20.02.2014. C-36208

I have changed my name from Mradula Mendonca to Mradul Mendonca as per affidavit dated 29-01-2014. C-36195

I have changed my name from Basheera Begum Mohammed Sikandar Ansari to Nazima Akram Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-36209

I have changed my name from Bharti Vijay Solanki to Bharati Vijay Solanki as per affidavit dated 29-1-2014. C-36196

I have changed my name from Ruksunda Anwar Ghaniwala to Tanjum Abdul Aziz Makani as per Affidavit. C-36210

I have changed my name from Ansari Mohmed Arshad to Ansari Mohammad Arshad as per Affidavit. C-36213 I have changed my name from Shelani Sattar Abdul to Shelani Abdul Sattar as per Affidavit. C-36214 I have changed my name from Padmanabha Putta Poojary Kunder to Padmanabha Putta Kunder as per Affidavit dated 17-02-2014. C-36215 I have changed my name from “Kumar Chheda Upendrakumar Jethalal” to “Upendra Jethalal Chheda”as per Affidavit dated 20thFebruary, 2014. C-36216 I have changed my name from “Laetita Mary Frank” to “Letitia Martis”as per Affidavit dated 15thFebruary, 2014. C-36217 I have changed my name from “Sachin Prabhakar Gawade ” to “Sachin Prabhakar Gawde” vide Maharashtra Gazette (U – 64428). C-36218 I havechanged my name from “Rashmi Baboo Keni ” to “ Rashmi Sachin Gawde” vide Maharashtra Gazette (U-64419). C-36219 I have changed my name from “Geetanjali Ganpat Parulekar” to “Geetanjali Ganpat Teli”as per Affidavit dated 20th February,2014. C-36220 I have changed my name from “Ganpat Narhari Parulekar” to “Ganpat Narhari Teli ”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36221 I have changed my name from “Anjali Ganpat Parulekar” to “Anjali Ganpat Teli”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36222 I have changed my name from “Dharmendra Kumar Somalal Shah ” to “Dharmendra Somalal Mujpura ”as per Affidavit dated 20th February,2014. C-36223 I have changed my name from “Somalal Shah” to “Somalal Mujpura ”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36224 I have changed my name from “Charmaine Sharma” to “Charmaine Fernandes Sharma ”as per Affidavit dated 20th February,2014. C-36225

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 I have changed my name from “Mariano Victor Godinho” to “Victor Marshal Godinho ”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36226

I Panna Jayesh Otia have changed my name to Mrs. Paresha Jayesh Otia as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/02/14 C-36241

I have changed my name from “Gitanjali Ganpat Teli ” to “Geetanjali Ganpat Teli”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36227

I Kadiwal Jebunissa Zulfikarali have changed my name to Maknojia Jebunisa Azimbhai as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/02/14 C-36242

I have changed my name from “Urviben Jaysukhbhai Sheladia” to “Urvi Jaysukhbhai Sheladia”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36228

I Olga Mathew Pereira have changed my name to Sister Olga Mathew Pereira as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 07/02/14 C-36243

I have changed my name from “Dilipbhai Himatlal Parekh” to “Dilip Himatlal Parekh”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36229

I Mr. Sanjaykumar Chandulal Goda have changed my name to Mr. Sanjay Chandulal Goda as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/02/14 C-36244

I have changed my name from “Dakshaben Dilip Parekh” to “Daksha Dilip Parekh”as per Affidavit dated 20th February, 2014. C-36230

I Ashwinkumar Jayantilal Gada have changed my name to Ashwin Jayantilal Gada as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36245

I Miss. Kavita Vishindas Matreja have changed my name to Mrs. Ritu Harish Gaba as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/02/14 C-36231 I Mrs. Purviben Bhaveshbhai Kadakia have changed my name to Mrs. Purvi Bhavesh Kadakia as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/02/14 C-36232 I Mr. Bhaveshbhai Hareshbhai Kadakia have changed my name to Mr. Bhavesh Harishbhai Kadakia as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/02/14 C-36233 I Miss. Purviben Ashwinkumar Desai have changed my name to Mrs. Purvi Bhavesh Kadakia as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/02/14 C-36234 I Mr. Harikumar have changed my name to Mr. Harikumar Chandrasekhara Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/02/14 C-36235 I Mrs. Padma Harikumar have changed my name to Mrs. Padma Harikumar Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/02/14 C-36236 I Mr. Sanjay Harikumar have changed my name to Mr. Sanjay Harikumar Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 15/02/14 C-36237 I Harish Suresh Vasudev have changed my name to Harresh Ssuresh Vasuddev as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/02/14 C-36238

I Devechand Khimji Pasad have changed my name to Devchand Khimji Pasad as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36246 I Gabhulal Gunshi Savla have changed my name to Gabhu Gunshi Savla as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36247 I Maulikkumar Gabhu Savla have changed my name to Maulik Gabhu Savla as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36248 I Mr. Mohamed Jaffar have changed my name to Mr. Mohamed Jafar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36249 I Shahezad Bee @ Shayazad Bee have changed my name to Shayazad Bee Kasam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36250 I Ihetesham Iqbal Khan have changed my name to Ihetesham Iqbalahmad Sardar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36251 I Dhondibai Shripat Jadhav have changed my name to Shalini Shivaji More as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36252 I Diptiben Thakarshi Gohil have changed my name to Dipti Prashant Wadera as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36253 I Vimal Parsharam Rane have changed my name to Vasudha Atmaram Satam as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36254

I Akhileshkumar Santlal Yadav have changed my name to Akhilesh Santlal Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/02/14 C-36239

We Mr. Krishnan V. Iyer & Mrs. Ramya K. Iyer have changed our minor son’s name from Shivesh Krishnan Iyer to Shivan Krishnan Iyer as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36255

I Duryodhan Santlal Yadav have changed my name to Shamsher Santlal Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/02/14 C-36240

I Lokesh Narendra Sharma have changed my name to Lokesh Mahesh Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36256

I Parasmal have changed my name to Parasmal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36257 I Thakkar Kantaben Keshavji have changed my name to Kajal Kirti Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36258 I Javvandhi Sarada have changed my name to Sharada Ravi Das as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36259 I Mohammed Khasim Basheer @ Kaasim have changed my name to Kasam Basir Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36260 I have changed my name from Mohammed Javed S/o Jamir Samsher Khan to Javed Jamil Khan as per Affidavit C-36261 I have change my name from Hajwani Begum Ibrahim to Dadarkar Dilara Husain as per Affidavit C-36262 I have change my name from Shabana Amin Naik to Shabana Abdul Rasheed Shah as per Affidavit C-36263 I have change my name from Mansuri Mohammed Anas Altaf to Raad Mohammed Anas Altaf as per Affidavit C-36264 I have change my name from Mansuri Altaf Abdul Gani to Raad Altaf Abdul Gani as per Affidavit C-36265 I have change my name from Mansuri Salika Altaf to Raad Salika Altaf as per Affidavit C-36266 I have change my name from Naeem Ahmed Hafiz Tasleem Ahmed to Ansari Naeem Ahmed Hafiz Tasleem Ahmed as per Affidavit C-36267 I have changed my name from Jesilda Ivan Tauro Alias Homaira Sher Khan to Humaira Sher Khan as per Affidavit C-36268 We Mr. George Fernandes and Mrs. Leena Fernandes have changed our child’s name from Jenniffer Fernandes to Jeniffer Fernandes as per Affidavit C-36269 I have changed my name from Mohammed Shafi Mansuri to Shafi Yunus Mansuri as per Affidavit C-36270 I have changed my name from Prabhawati Dhruvkumar Gupta to Prabha Dhruvkumar Gupta as per Affidavit C-36271 I have changed my name from Mohammed Tahseen Mohammed Yasin to Mohammed Tahseen Mohammed Yasin Ansari as per Affidavit C-36272

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MMRDA urges users to please follow instructions on Sahar Elevated Road

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By Prashant Hamine

aking note of some hardships faced by those using the Sahar Elevated Road (SER) to reach the new Terminal-2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued guidelines especially for those travelling from South side on the Western Express Highway (WEH). Since its opening earlier this month, concerns have also been expressed in some quarters of possible incidents of rash driving on the signal free SER. Users approaching from the south side of the Santacruz domestic airport flyover on the WEH need to use the newly constructed underpass immediately after getting off the ramp of the flyover to take the SER to reach the new Terminal2. The MMRDA has installed signages on the flyover as well as on the WEH to inform users to keep right to take this underpass. Those A panoramic view of the expansive Sahar Elevated Road that helps one reach Terminal 2 with minimal fuss.

Campa Cola tangle vati to find a humanitarian solution to the problem in consultation with wo weeks after the Campa Cola the residents. The court had temSociety Association told the porarily stayed the demolition of Supreme Court that they will sub- the building in 2013 and taken suomit a fresh proposal on the issue to moto cognisance of the Campa the Brihanmumbai Municipal Cor- Cola matter and directed the BMC poration (BMC), the residents of not to carry out demolitions till Campa Cola on Thursday submit- May 31, 2014. ted relevant documents to BMC in Accordingly, the residents subtheir relentless search to find a so- mitted various options to the Attorlution to the ongoing issue arising ney General and to the Municipal out of orders to demolish their Commissioner and Deputy Engihomes. neer of the Building Proposal deThe BMC had then further asked partment of the corporation which the apex court for two more weeks they think could be possible soluto examine the proposal that will tions to the ongoing issue. “We are be submitted by the society. very hopeful as the Maharashtra The Supreme Court had directed Chief Minister, Prithviraj Chavan the Attorney General G.E. Vahan- had also assured the residents at

Residents to submit fresh proposal to BMC in bid to get demolition order shelved

the Nagpur winter session that he would arrange a joint meeting with BMC and had emphasised the need of giving them maximum help. The CM had mentioned that a study was underway to ascertain the extent of construction that could be retained within the permissible FSI limits and what ultimately has to be demolished,” said a resident. Nandini Mehta, a long time resident of Campa Cola compound said, “The recent development has given us genuine hope with both state government and Supreme Court helping us to find a permanent solution. We are extremely happy that the Supreme Court and the Chief Minister have paved the File Pic

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way for a possible solution which would be mutually acceptable.” Another resident, who wished not to be named said, “The apartments were constructed on land leased to Pure Drinks Pvt. Ltd in 1955, which was permitted by BMC in 1980 to develop it for residential purposes. Without getting the plans approved, Pure Drinks along with unscrupulous builders, Yusuf Patel, B.K. Gupta and P.S.B Construction Co. erected seven buildings, two of which were high-rise buildings of 17 and 20 stories. During the construction period, the authorities issued notices to the builders to stop work. The builders were fined and they paid the penalty and resumed work. After the construction was completed nobody prevented the buyers from occupying their apartments or the buildings from forming co-operative housing societies. Unaware of these violations, the residents bought the apartments believing that they would get the occupation certificates in due course, as was the norm 25 years ago. Since 2005 the residents have been in litigation with BMC trying to defend their homes and save their families from being thrown on the streets.” The residents of the Campa Cola compound have had a long legal fight since 2005 when they first went to court for water connection and regularisation and the court ordered the then municipal commissioner to take time-bound action on the case. The municipal commissioner instead of taking action against the builders served demolition notices to over 60 flats above the fifth floor. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

who are not bound for T-2 on the north-bound carriageway should not take the right-most lane of the flyover while coming down the ramp and head straight towards Andheri. Those using the north-bound slip lanes by the side of the flyover cannot enter this underpass located on the right side of the north-bound carriageway on the WEH. Those coming in from North direction Goregaon-Dahisar on WEH should use the Andheri flyover and take a left to CSI Airport near the Airport Colony to reach Terminal 2. Those exiting towards South in the direction of BandraChurchgate and Sion must take left from the Sahar Elevated road Exit arm to take the WEH. Those exiting towards North of GoregaonDahisar must take left from the Sahar Elevated road Exit arm, take WEH and then a ‘U’ Turn from under the Domestic Airport flyover at Santacruz Airport Junction.

Maroshi Vakola to Ruparel College underground tunnel inaugurated Will carry 700 million litres of water into city per day By Khushboo Panjabi

hiv Sena chief Udhav Thackarey on Thursday inaugrtaed the 12.24 km long underground water tunnel from Maroshi Vakola to Ruparel College. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had undertaken the project of this 3.60 m wide tunnel in September 2007. The area between Maroshi and Ruparel College used to receive water from the Vaitarna, Upper Vaitarna, Tansa East and Tansa West pipelines which are more than a century old. This tunnel project was inititated in order to improve the supply of water from the Bhandup treatment plant to the western and the south-west parts of the city. The three parts – Maroshi-Vakola (5.83 km), Vakola-Mahim (4.55 km) and Mahim-Ruparel College (1.86 km) – will now supply uninterrupted water to the city. A civic official said, “The tunnel is connected with shafts which are 12 m in diameter and about 70 m deep, equivalent to a 20-storeyed building. Considering the city's projected water demand till 2025, the entire project was planned and will carry about 700 million litres of water per day”. The project costed the BMC Rs.575 crore. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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Maroshi Vakola to Ruparel College underground tunnel inaugurated Will carry 700 million litres of water into city per day By Khushboo Panjabi

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I have changed my name from Pradeebkumar to Pradeepkumar Tharayil Krishnan as per Affidavit C-36291

I have changed my name from Anand Rajmohan to Anand Premnath as per Affidavit C-36309

I have changed my name from Asma Imran Pathan to Asma Banu Imran Pathan as per Affidavit Dated 20.02.2014 C-36328

I have changed my name from Madhibai Minat to Mukta Minat as per Affidavit C-36274

I have changed my name from Indira Indhu to Indu Pradeepkumar Tharayil as per Affidavit C-36292

I have changed my name from Robina to Rubina as per Affidavit C-36329

I have changed my name from Shahid Ahmed Jafar Ahmed to Shahid Ahmed Jafar Ahmed Ansari as per Gazette No. U-66680 C-36275

I have changed my name from Mohammad Hanif Rashid Ahmad Ansari to Mohammed Hanif Rashid Ansari as per Affidavit C-36293

I have changed my name from Mohammed Shadab Sujat Ali Shaikh to Mohammed Shadab Shaikh as per Affidavit C-36310

I have changed my name from Babita Chatrumal Pahuja to Kiran Sunil Pahuja as per Affidavit C-36276

I have changed my name from Rashid Ahmad Bashir Ahmad Ansari to Rashid Ansari as per Affidavit C-36294

I have changed my name from Medhavini Ashok Dolke to Rashmi Mahesh Jeswani as per Affidavit C-36277

I have changed my name from Rehanabee Rashid Ahmad Ansari & Rehanabano Rashid Ansari to Rehana Begum Rashid Ansari as per Affidavit C-36295

I have changed my name from Babu Nanji Minat to Ramji Nanji Minat as per Affidavit C-36273

I have changed my name from Ganpat Dangi to Ganpatlal Dangi as per Affidavit C-36278 I have changed my name from Ganpat Laxmilal Dangi to Ganpatlal Laxmilal Dangi as per Affidavit C-36279 I have changed my name from Pushpalata Ganpat Dangi to Pushpalata Ganpatlal Dangi as per Affidavit C-36280 I have changed my name from Pushpa Ganpat Dangi to Pushpalata Ganpatlal Dangi as per Affidavit C-36281 I have changed my name from Pushpa Kumari Jain to Pushpalata Ganpatlal Dangi as per Affidavit C-36282 We Mr. Ganpatlal Dangi & Mrs. Pushpalata Ganpatlal Dangi have changed our childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Vivek Ganpat Dangi to Vivek Ganpatlal Dangi as per Affidavit C-36283 I have changed my name from Alpa Praful Kamdar to Mrs.Ekta Kiran Bhalani as per Affidavit C-36284 I have changed my name from Mohamed Husain Haji to Mohammed Husain Haji Bhai Goval as per Affidavit dated 20.02.2014 C-36285 I have changed my name from Mrs.Mericia Tito Cardoz to Mrs.Mercia Ambina Sequeira as per Affidavit C-36286 I have changed my name from Tito Cardoz to Mr. Tito Camilo Cardozo. as per Affidavit C-36287 I have changed my name from Kishore Subhash Kothari to Kisshor Subassh Kothaari as per Affidavit C-36288 I have changed my name from Subhash Mithalal Kothari to Subassh Mithalal Kothaari as per Affidavit C-36289 I have changed my name from Indra Chandran to Indu Pradeepkumar Tharayil as per Affidavit C-36290

I have changed my name from Gorani Rameshkuamr Mangaldas to Patel Ramesh Mangaldas as per Affidavit C-36296 I have changed my name from Gorani Rajendra Mangaldas to Patel Rajesh Mangaldas as per Affidavit C-36297 I have changed my name from Sanjao Pasku Koli to Sanjav Pasku Koli as per Affidavit C-36298 I have changed my name from Kalavatiben Keshavbhai Patel to Kalavati Ramesh Raj as per Affidavit C-36299 I have changed my name from Mr. Prakashchand Dayalalji Bhandari to Mr. Prakash Dayalalji Bhandari as per Affidavit C-36300 I have changed my name from Felicia Rozlyn Dsouza to Felicia Rozlyz Surti as per Affidavit C-36301 I have changed my name from Dylon Eleutherio Dsouza to Dylon Eleutherio Surti as per Affidavit C-36302 I have changed my name from Rashesh Pankaj Shah to Rasesh Pankaj Shah as per Affidavit C-36303 I have changed my name from Anita Amarlal Pahuja to Jyoti Prakash Khanchandani as per Affidavit C-36304 I have changde my name from Logdey Shahnaz Bashar to Logde Shahnaz Bashir as per Affidavit C-36305 I have changed my name from Logdey Bashar Ibrahim to Logde Bashir Ibrahim as per Affidavit C-36306 I have changed my name from Datey Shahida Begum Ali Saheb to Dhanse Shahida Naimuddin as per Affidavit C-36307 I have changed my name from Anant Narayan to Anand Premnath as per Affidavit C-36308

I have changed my name from Sameer Kumar Singh to Sameer Singh as per Affidavit C-36311 I have changed my name from Naseer Mohamed Hanef to Sayed Naseer Mohammed Hanif as per Affidavit C-36312 I have changed my name from Asha Hiralal Pun to Sayed Ayesha as per Affidavit C-36313 I have changed my name from Deeraj Kumar to Dheerajkumar Ramsing Hasan Gaud as per Affidavit C-36314 I have changed my name from Pushpadevi Pramodkumar Singh to Pushpa Singh as per Affidavit C-36315

I have changed my name from Samina Yusuf Khan Pathan to Samina Yusuf Khan as per Affidavit C-36330 I have changed my name from Dhirajkumar Nandlal Panjwani to Dhiraj Nandlal Panjwani as per Affidavit C-36331 I have changed my name from Neeta Rai to Neeta Singh as per Affidavit C-36332 I have changed my name from Dattaram Avinash Shirwadkar to Amit Avinash Shirwadkar as per Affidavit dated:20/02/2014 C-36333 I have changed my name from Mohamed Rafik Mohd Salim to Muhammad Rafique Shaikh as per Affidavit C-36334

I have changed my name from Abraham Mani to Abraham Mani Thekkemazhuvencheril as per Affidavit C-36316

I have changed my name from Ruqiya Begum Abdul Rahim Fatekhani to Ruqqaiya Begum Abdul Rahim Fatekhani as per Affidavit. C-36335

I have changed name from Leherchand Damji Meisheri to Laherchand Damji Maisheri as per Affidavit C-36317

I have changed my name from Jitendra Ramchandra Gharat to Jiten Ramchandra Gharat as per Affidavit. C-36336

I have changed my name from Govind Kumar Jaiswar to Govind Jaiswar as per Affidavit C-36318

I have changed my name from Mohmd Saqib Shafique Ahmad Ansari to Mohammad Saquib Shafique Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit. C-36337

I have changed my name from Shree Sahab Jaiswar to Saheb Jaiswar as per Affidavit C-36319 I have changed my name from Narendra Kumar Sharma to Narendra Sharma as per Affidavit C-36320 I have changed my name from Nitin Kishor Katkar to Nikhil Kishor Katkar as per Affidavit C-36321 I have changed my name from Abdul Uddin to Abdul Vahid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-36322 I have changed my name from Sahadak Mahmad Abdul Uddin to Sahadat Abdul Vahid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-36323 I have changed my name from Manojkumar Ramayan Gupta to Manoj Ramayan Gupta as per Affidavit C-36324

I have changed my name from Mrs. Khan Tarana Anjum to Mrs. Tarana Anjum Shamsuddin Falahi Khan as per Affidavit. C-36347 I have changed my name from Mrs. Tarana Anjum Shamsuddin Falahi to Mrs. Tarana Anjum Shamsuddin Falahi Khan as per Affidavit. C-36348

I have changed my name from Md Qulab to Mohammed Gulab as per Affidavit dated : 20/02/2014 C-36368

I have changed my name from Mr. Wasiullah Mehendi Jikari to Mr. Wasiullah Mehadi Hasan Khan as per Affidavit. C-36350

I have changed my name from Azaharuddin to Mohammad Azharuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit dated:20/02/2014 C-36369

I have changed my name from Saranya Ananda Narayanan to Saranya Ananda Narayanan Shanthy as per Affidavit. C-36351

I have changed my name from Mohammed Shakir Tufail Ahmed to Mohammed Shakir Tufail Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit dated:20/02/2014 C-36370

I have changed my name from Prabhusingh Rajusingh to Prabhatsingh Rajusingh Bhati as per Affidavit. C-36352 I have changed my name from Tahoora Hashmi to Tahoora Aiman Hashmi as per Affidavit. C-36353 I have changed my name from Sayyed Masood Akhtar Hashmi to Masood Akhtar Hashmi as per Affidavit. C-36354 I have changed my name from Vikram Purswani to Vickram Purswani as per Affidavit C-36355

I have changed my name from Afreen Nurulla Shakur to Afreen Nurulla Miskin as per Affidavit. C-36339

I have changed my name from Rajesh Kumar Jain to Rajesh Pyar Chand Jain as per Affidavit. C-36357

I have changed my name from P Sabarinath to Sabarinath Ponnachath Menon as per Affidavit C-36340

I have changed my name from Punamben Patel to Punam Patel as per Affidavit. C-36358

I have changed my name from Ankitkumar Manshukhlal Mehta to Ankit Manshukhlal Mehta as per Affidavit C-36342

C-36325 I have changed my name from Rajeshkumar Kantilal Thakkar to Rajesh Kantilal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-36326

I have changed my name from Mohd Arshad Abdul Haleem to Mohammad Arshad Abdul Haleem Khan as per Affidavit. C-36344

I have changed my name from Vijaylaxmi Sakhawatrai Chawla to Mala Lalchand Varandani as per Affidavit C-36327

I have changed my name from Fairoz Farooque Shaikh to Firoz Farooque Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-36345

I have changed my name from Harsh Pravin Parmar to Harsh Pravin Chandra Parmar as per Affidavit dated :20/02/2014 C-36366

I have changed my name from Mr. Shamsuddin Falahi to Mr. Shamsuddin Falahi Khan as per Affidavit. C-36349

I have changed my name from Luice Joseph Dsouza to Louis Joseph Dsouza as per Affidavit. C-36356

I have changed my name from Pramod Kumar Singh to Pramod Bharat Singh as per Affidavit C-36341

I have changed my name from Jalil Ahmed Munshiraja to Jalil Ahmed Munshiraja Shaikh as per Affidavit dated :20/02/2014 C-36365

I have changed my name from Md Arman Alam to Mohammed Arman Mohammed Gulab Shaikh as per Affidavit dated: 20/02/2014 C-36367

I have changed my name from Moin Saadat Ali Khan to Moin Saadat Khan as per Affidavit. C-36338

I have changed my name from Gurmukh Thakurdas Thakkar to Gurumukh Thakurdas Thakker as per Afdt dated on 06/02/2014. C-36343

I have changed my name from Preeti Rajesh Thakkar to Priti Rajesh Thakkar as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Shaikh Waid Anwar to Wahid Anwar Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-36346

I have changed my name from Firyad Ahd Shaikh to Fariyad Ahmad Momin as per Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Mohamed Javid Ahmed Ali Shaikh to Mohammed Javed Ahmed Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit dated:20/02/2014 C-36371 I have changed my name from Samina Abdul Rashid Shaikh to Mubeena Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit dated : 20/02/2014 C-36372 I have changed my name from Mohammed Ladesab Darji to Mehmood Ladesab Darji as per Affidavit dated :20/02/2014 C-36373 I have changed my name from Santosh Mahavir Chandiliya to Santosh Mahavir Chandaliya as per Affidavit dated :20/02/2014 C-36374 I have changed my name from Irteshaam Mohd Niyas Momin to Irteshaam Mohammed Niyaz Momin as per Affidavit dated: 20/02/2014 C-36375 I have changed my name from Mohd Niyas Momin to Mohammed Niyaz Momin as per Affidavit dated:20/02/2014 C-36376

C-36359 I have changed my name from Beelqees Begum Mahemood Qureshi Shaikh to Bilkish Arif Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-36360 I have changed my name from Abdul Majeed Qureshi to Majit Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-36361 I have changed my name from Bilkees Begum Qureshi to Bilkish Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-36362 I have changed my name from Mohammad Arif Qureshi to Arif Kureshi as per Affidavit. C-36363 I have changed my name from Rajendrakumar Kantilal Oswal to Rajendra Kantilal Oswal as per Affidavit. C-36364

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Mobile number helps solve a murder case

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A piece of paper with a name and contact number was found beside the dead body, leading the police to the accused

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the victim with stone in a forest in Malad. mobile number written Pradeep (24), a painting on a paper found be- contractor, is the victim's sides the dead body of cousin. The three belong to Rakesh Chouhan helped the Bihar and Pradeep regularly cops solve the murder case travels between Bihar and that had occurred in January. Mumbai. According to police The accused, Pradeep officials, Rakesh was an alcoChouhan, allegedly had a re- holic and tortured his wife on lationship with Rakesh’s wife. a regular basis. The wife had Pradeep therefore hatched discussed this with Pradeep. the plan to get rid of Rakesh The two soon got into a relaby killing him. The murder tionship. was undertaken by hitting Senior police inspector

Subhash Dafle of Kurar police station said, “Pradeep came to Mumbai on January 9. He called Rakesh over for some drinks and made him have loads of alcohol”. He then took Rakesh to a forest area. Dafle said, “Pradeep took him to such a dense area where even the forest department finds it difficult to reach”. On January 24, a patrolling team of forest department smelled something foul in-

side the forest and thus traced the body, completely decomposed. Dafle added, “As the body was completely decomposed it could not be identified. Also there was no missing complaint for the victim. However, we found a yellow piece of paper on which was written 'Pradeep' and contact number. We dispatched the team and zeroed in on the accused. Pradeep had moved to Bihar from where he was nabbed”.

NOT HORRIBLE ENOUGH Nalasopara lady and lover are let off after their statements are recorded, as cops feel that her elopement is not enough to charge her for abetting husband's suicide By Suresh Golani

ceiling of his bedroom. According to the four suicide notes allegedly scribbled by Shetty on the wall, he took the extreme step because he could not bear the trauma of his wife leaving him and their daughters to elope with her lover.

he horrific case of a man murdering his two minor daughters and committing suicide after his wife eloped with her lover, has put the spotlight on what constitutes abetment to suicide. Sreedhar Shetty (48), who committed the crime after which he took his life at his Nalasopara flat, was upset after his wife Sonal, also known as Helen, eloped with her lover Tejas Joshi. After learning about the horrific incident, Sonal and her paramour Joshi, who works with a private company in Dombivali, voluntarily appeared before the Nalasopara police on Thursday. However, contrary to the likelihood of the woman being booked for abetting her husband's suicide, investigators recorded the couple's statements and let them off. “As of now, it does not seem to be a case fit to be registered as abetment. However, the statements of both have been recorded and we are in the process of

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Sonal with her paramour Tejas Doshi at the Nalasopara police station. cross verification. The due process of the law will be followed once investigations are over,” confirmed Police Sub-Inspector Sunil Lokhande. Highly placed sources revealed that the woman, in her statement, alleged that her husband would come home drunk and pick quarrels with her on trivial issues.

On the other hand, Sonal’s sister has come out in support of her brother-in-law who, according to her, was a victim of depression due to the acts of her sister. On Monday, Shetty smothered both his biological daughters Shraddha (9) and Saidaya (5) to death with a pillow and later hanged himself from the

Abetment to suicide, as defined in Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, is a non-bailable offence, as per the schedule appended with the Criminal Procedure Code. The IPC section says, “If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine.” There is also a legal definition or explanation of abetment. According to Section 107 of the IPC, abetment can be caused either by instigation or by engaging in a conspiracy or “intentionally” aiding by “any act or illegal omission”.

Shiv Sena and Swabhiman Sena workers clash over workers’ union By A Staff Reporter

n Thursday afternoon, the city police resorted to lathi-charge to suppress the violence erupted between party workers of Shiv-Sena and Swabhiman Sena. The incident took place just outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Worli, in which workers of both the parties engaged in an argument. Both the parties wanted to have their own workers' unions, said police. “Police personnel from Worli police station immedi- Police seen tackling violent workers outside Four Seasons Hotel, Worli.

ately reached the spot and took appropriate actions”, said DCP (Zone 11) Mahesh Patil, the spokesperson of the city police. However, till the time of going to press, there weren't any arrests or detentions by the police, added Patil. Also, the police sought legal opinion to register a case against the two groups. Talking to the ADC, Patil said, “Police are being cautious rather than taking steps in a haphazard manner. Appropriate action will be taken against the concerned people”.

The victim, Rakesh Chouhan.

The murderer, Pradeep Chouhan.

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Delhi -Gurgaon expressway toll

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Delhi -Gurgaon expressway toll plaza shuts down

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elhiwallas have scored one more brownie point over Mumbaikars as the Delhi High Court has ordered to do away with the 32-lane toll plaza at shirhaul on the 27 kms Delhi-Gurgaon expressway. Delhites will be able to zoom past the toll plaza without paying any toll. Will Mumbaites be able to do the same on the Mumbai-Pune expressway is the question. Many commuters travelling outside the city face a chaotic situation

on a regular basis even as the state government is gearing up to bring about a toll policy to handle this issue. T. Ram Kumar (32), a Pune-based IT professional has stopped travelling to Mumbai in his car on weekends to meet his family. “During weekends as the number of vehicles travelling in and out of the city increases, the numbers of attendants manning the toll plaza fall short to manage the crowd leading to a huge confusion and snarls”, Kumar said.

There are at least three toll plazas that a traveller encounters on his/her way to and fro Pune, whichever root he takes. The average time spent on a single toll plaza on a weekend is anywhere between 20-30 minutes and thus come to around 90-100 minutes throughout the journey. Last week the chief minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, gave an assurance that the new toll policy would be in place before the model code of conduct comes in force for the Lok Sabha elections. Chavan said that the state trans-

port buses would be exempted from toll so that the common man does not bear the brunt of the cost. Also, ambulances will be pressed into service on highways with the help from centre, something which is the need of the hour. The state government is also planning to get in place a system that would be based on Radio-frequency identification (RFID) so that there will be a direct and transparent transaction in collection of toll, exempting vehicles from mandatory stoppage at toll plazas.

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The FIR against Lahane, under the stringent Atrocities Act and section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the India Penal Code, was registered after Narayan Waghela (35), a contractual sweeper accused the doctor of passing a casteist remark and hurling abuses at him and threatened him. In the application filed through advocate Swapana Kode, Lahane said that complainant Narendra Waghela had made false allegations after he had requested him to abstain from striking. Lahane further said that after he informed the police about Waghela's activities, the latter was furious and began to instigate other staff members. “Waghela had even put a few hoardings in

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the hospital alleging the abuse. I am a well-known social worker and am working on leprosy patients and have conducted about 1,491 operations for such patients in Anandvan Ashram. I have restored the vision of many visually impaired people. I belong to a nomadic tribe and hence using such words or intentionally insulting them can never be done by me,” Dr. Lahane had said in his application filed by advocate Swapana Kode. After the hearing on Thursday, advocate Kode told reporters that Dr. Lahane has been granted protection from arrest till February 25. However, he has been directed not to enter the premises of the Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals. This means that Dr. Lahane cannot access his own residential quarters allotted to him within the hospital premises.

of the results. As per the rules, the state board has to conduct a meeting with chief moderators, moderators and examiners to discuss the assessment of the HSC answer sheets. The meeting with the chief moderators was scheduled to be held yesterday, and was to be attended by nine chief moderators from different divisions. However, none of them turned up, leading to the meeting being cancelled. This cancellation has also prevented the chief moderators from briefing the moderators and examiners in each of their divisions about how the papers should be assessed. Anil Deshmukh, General Secretary, Maharashtra Federation of Junior College Teachers' Organization, said, “Our chief moderators did not attend the meeting, and we will not assess any papers

till our demands are met. We are concerned about our students and do care for their careers, but the state government has kept us waiting for years and this is the outcome. If the government does not accept our demands, we will continue the boycott.” Although the government has agreed to revise the payscales of the teachers, no more of the demands have been attended to by the government. There are several other demands pending, such as the payment of the Fifth Pay Commission approved pay scales from 1996 onwards (in retrospect), the approval of over 2,000 new teachers’ posts, and other issues. When the ADC spoke to G.K Mahamane, State Education Chairman, he said, “A few moderators had attended the meeting and it was carried out. The examinations will not be affected.”

this scam.” “MahaGenco is planning a capital expenditure of Rs.1,00,000 crore over the next eight years. Hard earned money of tax payers is waiting to go into the pockets of greedy politicians. AAP demands that no further capital expenditure for capacity addition should be permitted. No new sub-critical plants should be allowed. If MahaGenco does not have the capability to run a generation business, they should enter into long-term PPAs with NTPC or other efficient

companies,” Damania clarified. She pointed out that Plant Load Factors (PLFs) of MahaGenco's plants, which is the basic factor for calculating efficiency, is terribly low, causing huge losses. Operating at low PLFs results in extremely high costs. While Mahagenco is blaming its poor PLFs over poor and insufficient coal quality and erratic demand, the truth is that lack of accountability and an attitude of loot is deepening the rot. MahaGenco's PLFs are 60 to 65 per cent as against 80 to 85 per cent for NTPC plants of similar vintage.

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Continued from pg 1 « companies. MahaGenco had an allocation of 41.97 metric tonnes in 2013. Shockingly, MahaGenco has lifted only 30.05 metric tonnes even though the requirement was much higher. Why would MahaGenco not lift the full coal allocation is the simple question and the reason behind this is that MahaGenco bureaucrats have opened a window of kickbacks by buying coal from other sources. Coal India also benefits in

‘Pune Revenue Commissioner received kickbacks’ Continued from pg 1 « meant for rehabilitation projects. He has also raised the question of whether Deshmukh is close to politicians and builders, considering that these purchases are impossible to make on a salary of Rs.82,000 a month.

Somaiya alleges that Deshmukh and his family floated a company called Ornate Graphics Private Limited in December, 2006, from which they received kick backs. In addition, Deshmukh took a loan from HDFC Bank, on behalf of the company, which he claimed was non-

performing. Somaiya is now demanding a probe into the company's assets, including its office premises, leased property and income. He has also raised the question as to how HDFC Bank has given a nonperforming company, a loan of Rs.75,00,000.

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ven as the Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the dates for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in the first week of March, the political parties – at least in Maharashtra – will have to simultaneously brace themselves for the Legislative Council elections likely to be held in March. Sources in the ECI disclosed to the ADC yesterday, that elections to nine vacancies in the upper house of the state legislature whose candidates are elected by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), are likely to be held before the Lok Sabha polls. Besides this, the vacancies of 12 Governor Nominated MLCs are also to be filled, along with these polls. The term of nine elected MLCs is to end on April 24. However, considering that the dates will clash with those of the Lok Sabha polls, the EC is likely to conduct the MLC elections in March itself. The nine

MLCs whose term is set to expire soon include: Legislative Council Chairman, Shivajirao Deshmukh, and Jaiprakash Chajjed (both Congress), Hemant Takle, Sanjay Patil, Kiran Pawaskar and Rana Jagjitsingh Padmasinha-Patil (all NCP), Leader of Opposition, Vinod Tawde and Pandurang Phundkar (both BJP) and Dr. Neelam Gorhe (Shiv Sena). The electoral college for the nine EMLA seats comprises 289 MLAs, including one nominated MLA who is entitled to cast his vote. However, at present, there are 288 MLAs in the lower house with one vacancy. Hence, the quota required by the contesting candidates to win the elections will be 29 first preference votes. The election to these seats will be held by a secret ballot. Out of the current sitting MLCs, leader of opposition Vinod Tawde has already indicated that he wants to contest the legislative assembly elections due in September or October 2014.

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Given the respective numerical strengths in the lower house, the Congress and the Sena can ensure a safe victory for their respective candidates. However, the NCP and the BJP will have to shore up the numbers, as they fall short in the num-

Bohras celebrate late Syedna's 103rd birthday The celebration of the occasion is a continuity of this benevolence led by his son and successor Syedna Mufaddal SaifuddinTUS By A Staff Reporter

he Dawoodi Bohra Community celebrated the 103rd birth anniversary of the late His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin SahebRA, who passed away on January 17, 2014. On this occasion, the 53rd Dai-al-Mutlaq, Syedna Mufaddal SaifuddinTUS delivered a discourse at Saifee Masjid, Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai. Even as Dawoodi Bohras world over are mourning the passing away of Syedna Mohammed BurhanuddinRA, the community celebrates his achievements by coming together and renewing the Dawoodi Bohras' involvement and commitment to all the initiatives started by him. “The community, since two decades, has observed from Prophet Mohammed's (SAW) birthday to Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb’sRA birthday (40 days) with much enthusiasm and indulged in environmental, educational, economical, spiritual and medical development. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin passed away during these 40 days known as Ayyamud Taabbudaat (days of Ebadha). The late Syedna's birthday is highly revered, and hence his numerous blessings and benevolence

The discourse by Syedna Muffadal SaifuddinTUS. was demonstrated in a procession of 103 groups of 53 community members to offer gratitude to him. This was followed by offering homage at Raudat Tahera where he has been laid to rest. The celebration of the occasion is a continuity of this benevolence led by his son and successor Syedna Mufaddal SaifuddinTUS,” a release said. On the occasion, in memory of the late Syedna, a grant of Rs. 103 crore, 51 lakh and 52 thousand was declared by his successor Syedna Muffadal SaifuddinTUS towards the

Qardhan Hasana Trust, as an interest-free loan. During the discourse on Thursday, Syedna Mufaddal SaifuddinTUS extensively narrated from the personal notes of the late Syedna regarding occurrences during his pilgrimages, meeting with non-community members and his travels. “It is a day of the renewal of solidarity and continuity for the Dawoodi Bohras, just as one Dai has followed another for 900 years till the present day and structured the community to what it is today.”

can bank upon its ally the Sena for support. However, the NCP – besides taking the support of the Congress – will need the help of independent MLAs. If the BJP-Sena chooses to field a tenth candidate in the fray to give a body blow to the Congress-NCP on the eve of the Lok Sabha elections, intense horse-trading is likely. Besides this, 12 vacancies of Governor Nominated MLCs are also to be filled up. In this case, no elections are held. Only the Governor, acting on the advice of the government, announces the nomination of candidates forwarded to him. The 12 sitting Nominated MLCs whose term is to expire on March 12 include – Subhash Chavan, Mohan bers game. The entire election will Joshi, Alka Desai, Suresh Navale, center around 24 independent M.M. Shaikh and Charansingh MLAs besides smaller parties. The Sapra (all Congress), Fouzia Khan, Congress has 22 surplus votes, the Vidya Chavan, Ram Pandagle, ViSena 15 surplus votes, while the jaysinha Mohite-Patil and Ramesh NCP will need 37 more votes and Shendge, and Sumant Gaikwad the BJP will need 13 votes. The BJP (RPI-A).

Clean chit to ex-CM Shivajirao Patil-Nilangekar I

n a relief to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Shivajirao PatilNilangekar, the CBI yesterday gave him a clean chit in the Adarsh Housing Society scam. The CBI, in an affidavit filed before the Bombay High Court, has said that the agency has already looked into the role of Patil-Nilangekar but found no material or evidence to suggest any criminal misconduct on his part. "The role of Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar and others in relation to Adarsh has already been looked into. The material unearthed during the course of investigation did not warrant action against them (Nilangekar and others) and, therefore, they are not included as accused in the charge sheet," the CBI affidavit said. The affidavit was filed in reply to an application of social activist Pravin Wategaonkar, seeking PatilNilangekar to be arraigned as accused in the case. Wategaonkar, who filed the application in the course of his Public Interest Litigation on Adarsh probe, alleged that Patil-Nilangekar, during his tenure

as revenue minister, granted certain approvals to Adarsh Society illegally. In return, his son-in-law was allotted a flat in Adarsh, the application claimed. The CBI in its affidavit said that probe into benami transactions was still in progress. "Further investigations with regard to financial transactions involving K.L. Gidwani (former MLA and promoter of Adarsh) and Arun Dhawle, son-in-law of Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar, while acquiring flats and the flow of funds to the account of the society are still in progress," the affidavit filed by S S Giri, investigating officer of CBI, said. "With regard to role of Nilangekar as revenue minister, the investigation carried out by CBI earlier did not find any prosecutable evidence against him to arraign him as an accused," the affidavit said. There is no material on hand to suggest that Nilangekar extended undue favours to the society and that his son-in-law was allotted flat as quid pro quo, it added.

MNS activists vandalise toll booth S

uspected Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers ransacked a toll plaza located at KharigaonKalwa in Thane district yesterday. The incident was triggered after workers at the booth asked MNS leader Kshagupta Pimple to pay the mandatory road tax, according to sources. When contacted, police denied the incident.

Pimple is the vice-president of Kalyan unit of MNS and was on her way to Kalwa police station to lodge her complaint for the loss of her mobile phone, sources said. The incident happened as one of the staffers at the booth allegedly abused MNS chief Raj Thackeray, which resulted into the clash.

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Ponder awhile… “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” — Helen Keller

hen will the people of India and especially the Indian media stop looking to the West for support or guidance? For long years it was almost mandatory for the Indian media to publish summaries of editorial opinion expressed by western papers like 'The Times' (London), the 'Manchester Guardian', 'Economist' and 'New Statesman & Nation' from Britain and 'The New York Times', 'Washington Post' and some such papers from the United States as if they were depository of political wisdom. I should know because I have spent about a quarter of a century abroad as a foreign correspondent. We have since grown up and nobody cares a damn what these papers think nlike in the Lok Sabha, there was pro- or what their correspondents send by way of longed discussion in the Rajya Sabha on despatches, from abroad. Too often, as I mythe Telangana bill. The Congress agreed to self discovered, those despatches were short give a hefty financial package to Seemandhra. in truth and long in pre-conceived opinion, The BJP had asked for this. The BJP began to sometimes, one suspected dictated by emevidently realise that the Congress was trying bassies abroad. to hog all the credit. But for the solid support given by the BJP, the Telangana bill could not have been passed. During the discussion members of parties I was therefore not surprised when I learnt who opposed the bill said that there would be from 'Freedom First' (Dec. 2013) that the large scale violence in different regions of 'New York Times' had published an abysmally Andhra – particularly in Hyderabad. There is poor report on Narendra Modi. The report likely to be attacks on trains – and other Cen- was biased right down to the last full stop. tral establishments. People who were born in Fancy a reporter linking the elevation of Modi Seemandhra who are now in Telangana are as its PM candidate by the BJP with the Muznot going back: They will face hostility. Nei- zafarnagar riots of September 2013! In this ther the BJP nor the Congress can have any case it is not reportorial coverage alone that presence in Seemandhra. The Congress chief is to blame but editorial comment, as well. In both instances the 'New York Times' exminister has, perhaps anticipating unpleasant developments, resigned in a hurry. The hibited not only ignorance of facts but disbig question is what action the leaders of See- guised racism at its worst. The trouble is that mandhra take now: Chandrababu Naidu, foreign correspondents in Delhi depend Jagan Reddy, Kiran Reddy, Chiranjeevi are ev- upon local 'intellectuals' and 'local media' for idently at sea – completely confused. There is guidance. They don't read other copy and if they do, they don't show it. no Congress government in Seemandhra. 'Freedom First' has done a great job in exWhen finally the 29th state in India begins posing 'New York Times' through an article to function, who will govern it? The Rajya Sabha's performance with regard written by M.R. Venkatesh, a Chennai-based to the passing of the Telangana bill was Chartered Accountant and an author of sevpeaceful and democratic – unlike what hap- eral books. In this particular case the NYT repened in the Lok Sabha. When the UPA gov- porter could have done justice to his ernment was promised total support to the profession by reading at least my own book bill by the BJP, there was no need to employ on Modi entitled 'The Man of the Moment' which is among the top ten best-sellers, and unacceptable strategies in the Lok Sabha. The Congress party has got what it has tells the story as it is. Venkatesh damns the NYT reporter for araimed to get. It has now the total support of the Telangana leaders. Either it will contest guing that Modi never apologised for the 2002 Lok Sabha seats along with them or it will riots. “Frankly” says Venkatesh, “one is apcontest on its own. Chances are it will get all palled by this idea of an apology for the simple logic that either Modi is guilty or he is not, the Lok Sabha seats. One thing has become certain: The Telangana bill could have been passed peacefully – with the consent of all parties. There should have been consensus. The bulldozing of the bill by the Congress for poll reasons, is unfortunate. hen I say enjoy suffering, I don’t mean become a masochist; I don’t mean create suffering for yourself and enjoy it. I don’t mean: go on, fall down from a cliff, have fractures and then enjoy it. No. DESPATCH & COURIER I am not saying be a masochist; I am simply saying suffering is there, you need not seek CAROL ANDRADE A.R. KANANGI Editor Associate Editor for it. 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(and) if he is guilty, an apology would not do under the law of the land and either way, an apology can be tokenism at best, not atonement”. To quote Venktaesh more adequately, he says: “After all, let us not forget that the Supreme Court of India has virtually absolved Modi of all charges against him insofar as being a willing party to the Pogrom – a fact lost on most including the author of this piece in 'NY Times'. Given this paradigm, either the 'NY Times' is biased against Modi, BJP, Hindus or India. Alternatively it is ignorant of facts. Or is it a command performance by the venerable 'NY Times'. Whatever it be, 'NY Times' has become a prisoner of vote-bank politics, perverted secularism and divisive democracy practised by a section of the Indian polity and media. What a fall for a media house that was considered a global benchmark till not so

ing this rubbish. I congratulate 'Freedom First' for exposing the reporting in the 'New York Times' considered by many as one of the finest in the world.

Why is the Press Council silent?

'Freedom First' is not a biased journal. It will haul anybody over the coals if the situation so demands. In its own editorial says the journal: “The 'NYT' is very worried and wants to 'save' our democracy in general and the 180 million Muslims in particular from depradators of the Modi kind. 'NYT' need not worry, we have lived with our Muslim brothers and sisters for over 600 years in harmony and this will be so for the next 600 years. Meanwhile we trust some of Venkatesh's home truths will 'touch base'.”. That 'Freedom First' gives freedom to writers to think is noticeable in another article, this one by Firoze Hirjikaka who thinks “Modi bellows to conquer”. Modi gets lambasted in no small measure but Hirjikaka is fair-minded as when he says: “I am not an avid fan of Narendrabhai, but I have to give him credit for packaging himself brilliantly. Almost everyone I meet seems to regard Modi as an instant panacea for the ills that plague the country... I am not quite so optimistic... Modi may have started life as a humble chai-wallah, but he now exhibits behaviour that would put a seasoned autocrat to shame”. The December issue of the journal is well worth reading over and over again for some M.V. Kamath of its most thoughtful contents. Its editorial long ago”. As Venkatesh saw the situation, the vision is openly displaying on the front cover. 'Times' article “is not only misleading but a It says: “Freedom First' believes in an open concerted attempt at maligning Modi, the BJP society based on minimum government and and, of course, the whole of India as it seeks maximum freedom tempered by a sense of to implicitly link the ascendancy of Modi to individual responsibility, in which the peothese riots”. Additionally Venkatesh noted: ple's genius has a fair opportunity to develop “Needless to emphasise is the fact that to and grow; we reject any ideology, movement blame Modi for these riots retrospectively is or policy that sets one group of citizens bad journalism at best, biased reporting at against another, be it based on class, caste, religion or envy”. Beautifully put. I wish it would worst...” The article had said that “by choosing persuade someone to write a piece on our Modi, a fiery orator who once peppered his English media and the way a significant part speeches with anti-Muslim slurs, the of it is trying to raise circulation through pubBharatiya Janata Party has raised the prospect lication of semi-nude pictures of females with that this election could be the deadliest in a belligerence that is, to say the least, sickendecades”. Remarking at this nonsense, ing. Why is the Press Council of India so silent Venkatesh says “without a spark of evidence on this score? What is it that it is afraid of? for such a sweeping statement, in my consid- Does our English media need pornography to ered view this is mere speculation bordering sell its contents? What have we come to six on gossip”. It shocks me to think that any re- decades after independence was fought for porter of the 'New York Times' could be writ- and won?

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theories, just watch it, what it is. The whole body tired, feverish — watch it. Suddenly, you will feel that you are surrounded by fever but there is a very cool point within you; the fever cannot touch it, cannot influence it. The whole body may be burning but that cool point cannot be touched.

MATTER & SPIRIT So when you are lying on your bed, feverish, on fire, the whole body burning, just watch it. Watching, you will recede towards the source. Watching, not doing anything.... What can you do? The fever is there, you have to pass through it; it is no use unnecessarily fighting with it. You are resting, and if you fight with the fever you will become more feverish, that’s all. So watch it. Watching fever, you become cool; watching more, you become cooler. Just watching, you reach to a peak, such a cool peak, even the Himalayas will feel jealous; even their peaks are

not so cool. This is the Gourishankar, the Everest within. And when you feel that the fever has disappeared.... It has never really been there; it has only been in the body, very, very far away. Infinite space exists between you and your body — infinite space, I say. An unbridgeable gap exists between you and your body. And all suffering exists on the periphery. Hindus say it is a dream because the distance is so vast, unbridgeable. It is just like a dream happening somewhere else — not happening to you — in some other world, on some other planet. When you watch suffering suddenly you are not the sufferer, and you start enjoying. Through suffering you become aware of the opposite pole, the blissful inner being. So when I say enjoy, I am saying: Watch. Return to the source, get centered. Then, suddenly, there is no agony; only ecstasy exists. — Osho

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Setting the wrong precedent WHEN the Apex Court converted the capital punishment for Rajiv killers to that of life term, mixed reactions started emerging from different quarters. But the most disgusting and intriguing ones have come from a couple of responsible personalities. One is a Union Minister and the other, a female ex-Minister from an Indian State. They have questioned the very logic behind the dreaded terrorist Afzal Guru’s hanging, which they wanted to have been on par with that for Rajiv’s assassins, viz. a life term. The most disturbing aspect of these sordid statements is “Why these people are taking cudgels on behalf of the Parliament House attacker? Is their religious

affinity that binds them together with a convicted extremist awaiting the noose of the hangman?” — Arun Malankar, Santacruz

THE decision of Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa to release all the killers of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who sacrificed his life to become a martyr is the greatest insult not only to Rajiv Gandhi but to the whole country and its people. I strongly feel that Jayalalithaa is anti-national and is supporting killers and supporting Tamil tigers in Sri Lanka who do not deserve any sympathy and must be severely punished or hanged. It seems that Tamil Nadu chief min-

ister is playing dirty politics just before the Lok Sabha elections and wants to take credit for taking the cause of the Tamil people. It is high time that the Congress Party and its leaders must hit back at the Tamil Nadu CM and become very aggressive for insulting the late former prime minister of the country. Her decision to set free all the seven convicted killers amount to playing dirty politics with terror. While the Supreme Court has decided the death convicted deserve mercy but the indecent haste with which the Tamil Nadu chief minister has announced it smacks of vote bank politics just before the Lok Sabha elections. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

Congress Party wants another autonomous institution, the RBI, to tow the line of the ruling coalition while framing fiscal policies.

done after the Parliamentary elections after gauging the mood of the people who would have made their intentions clear through their ballot.

Anna is right

Suburban rail

SCOT-FREE: The Supreme Court recently announced that the capital punishment awarded to the killers of former PM Rajiv Gandhi will be converted to life imprisonment.

action be taken against Railway Safety Board. They should be given imprisonment for man slaughter on count of 3,000 deaths in 2013. Entire — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon suburban network should be shut down and brought under a purview of Marshal Law under the Army to clean up the safety engineering in PEOPLE are shocked to note that THIS is a draft of a letter written to- the trains, platform height, rolling AAP’s ‘national’ executive leader Yo- wards central railways and western stock, right of way, signalling, pasgendra Yadav has suddenly remem- railways running suburban trains in senger safety etc. and only be bered the KG Basin gas reserve Mumbai regarding the 3,000 deaths deemed okay for normal passenger scam after so many years. Why were occuring on railway tracks and plat- traffic after a certification provided this opportunist leaders and Kejri- forms: by Railway Safety Board with indewal mum on it, as well as on the BoSince the suburban trains in pendent audit done by JR (Japan fors scam for all these years? Why Mumbai are a leading cause of acci- Rail) which is known to be the most GO MAMATA: Social activist Anna AAP leader Kejriwal or any of his dental deaths due to lack of safety safe in terms of safety engineering. — Arjun Banerjee, Mumbai Hazare recently expressed his admiration supporters have never uttered a sin- controls in the trains, these trains for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata gle word against the daily spiralling should be deemed unsafe for travel Banerjee and his support to her as a PM food inflation unbearably affecting by women and children and senior candidate. aam aadmi or Pakistan sponsored citizens. For the accidents hapanti-India terrorism killing a huge pened so far a FIR should be filed MOST of the political leaders number of aam aadmis till date? against Union Rail minister of cabi- around the world do fight like cats 'ANNA to back Mamata as PM can- The AAP ‘storm’ has not at all a long net rank and state rank and punitive and dogs. It is no surprise that there didate' (ADC, Feb. 19) made for an life, but an extremely short life beinteresting reading. Didi can feel cause its leader Arvind Kejriwal has proud that a genuine activist with- a heartfelt hidden craze for power, out any political ambitions like the but not at all for the nation and the septuagenarian Anna Hazare is so nationals, as very rightly said by a impressed by her perceptible sim- genuine activist (never an anarplicity in wearing a cotton saree and chist), respected Anna Hazare. Kehawai chapplas even while being jriwal’s ego led by lust for power will the chief minister of an important drown AAP’s boat very soon. It can state in the country that she has never be a substitute for BJP or even thrown his weight behind her. Anna Congress. — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali has been visibly disillusioned by the unacceptable activities of his onetime group-mate Arvind Kejriwal as the chief minister of Delhi. He has been unhappy about the handling TELENGANA conceived under conof the funding to the AAP, the use of troversy and delivered under darkhis name to gain advantage and the ness as UPA uses muscle power to acceptance of bungalows and cars blackout live telecast of the Lok by him and his ministerial col- Sabha which passed the formation leagues while in office, all the time of the 29th state of our country. It proclaiming that they are aam aad- was a murder of democracy as it mis. He is perfectly right on all these was the first time in the history of counts. As for his voluntary support our country that such a 'Blackout' to Didi as a Prime ministerial can- of an important Parliament prodidate, it needs to be conceded that ceeding was done intentionally GLOOMY DAYS: With Team India's consistent defeats on foreign soil, the the chief minister of West Bengal which means there was a slip benumber of cricket scams and the money laundering in IPL, Indian Cricket is has demonstrated that she could tween the cup and the lip. Also, the undergoing one of its worst phases. wrest power from the powerful voice vote surprised many and a party that has ruled her state for vote or head count should have IT nauseating to see our cricket bers also seem to be under the decades with single-minded deter- been the best option if members players being auctioned in the scanner. mination. She is a fiery speaker and present demand which was not ad‘mandi’ for IPL matches like cattle The Board of Control for Cricket hered too. has a tremendous mass base. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane and commodities. Super-rich peo- in India needs patriotic individuIt was vote bank politics at its very ple like N. Srinivasan and his als to manage these sports in a best as even the BJP travelled the friends are the cultural icons of transparent manner and not distance in the same vehicle with our capitalist society where clever businessmen who cannot the Congress only to please ChanDURING the early seventies, India's drababu Naidu on the T-Bill and money rules the roost. As the say- look beyond earning huge profits. then PM Indira Gandhi had floated Congress doing its own arithmetic ing goes, money makes the mare In its present form, the IPL has the concept of 'committed judges'; even going against its own MPs and go. It is a profit-making business come to corrupt our top cricketers in other words, she wanted the ju- the CM of Andhra Pradesh who rewhere national boundaries get and dent their reputation with late diciary to be sub-servient to the signed with the developments. blurred and where the game of night rave parties held in five-star government in power while delivercricket has become a big gamble. hotels and the presence of cheer There was no need to rush into ing a judgment. And now, four such an important issue and TelenSome of our cricket team mem- girls. We must stop all this if we decades later, the FM of the same gana formation should have been

Shame shame!

Anna and Didi

Where is Indian Cricket headed?

Black Day for democracy

Following suit

is a written history about ugly and nasty fights between politicians during Parliament sessions. If you look at the list of countries that witness such notorious fights, which occur in Parliaments across the globe (as listed by MSN), India along with other nations like Taiwan, Hong Kong and other nations tops this list. If you look OF at the recent incidents in LETTER THE DAY the Indian Parliament, the chaos discovered over the bill of creating a new Telangana state was among the worst spats found in such sessions. The angry MPs were seen blowing off by pulling out a microphone and pepper-spraying the chamber. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath was right in calling this unrest as a “big blot on Indian parliamentary democracy". — Mohd Zeyaullah Khan, Nagpur

wish to have good sportsmen in our country. — K.V. Raman, Malad

TEST cricket on overseas conditions is not Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cup of tea. Having tasted defeats in successive series, the skipper is having no answer but to keep mum. Having failed to win one of the dozen matches overseas, Dhoni is a loser captain among all the Indian captains. Dhoni's only significant success is winning the tosses. He ran out of ideas when a rearguard action was in progress. When team India was counting its first victory overseas in three years, New Zealand captain had other ideas. First he built up a record stand (352) with the wicket keeper Watling and then hit a major blow on India by adding 179 runs with debutant Neesham and made mockery of our bowling. It is immaterial to note Ishant Sharma's six wickets, Zaheer Khan's five wickets or Kohli's hundred with a life from umpire Steve Davis. We need match winning performances and not individual shows just only to keep their name and fame high. A determined caption of the Kiwi side hit a double hundred and triple hundred to show his greatness even though he is not having records like the Indian team batsmen. — Subbu Jayant, Kharghar

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baking for beginners Baking is something a lot of people find extremely daunting. However, we promise you it is great fun and the results are absolutely scrumptious. To help you unleash the baker in you, Rhea Dhanbhoora & Shirley Mistry bring you a guide of the basics to get you started

ave you always wanted to whip up desserts as delicious as those in your favourite patisserie? If you want to take baking into your own hands, this article is for you! Before trying your hand at baking, memorise these tips to make sure you get the results you want.

Measure for measure: Measuring your cakes properly is important if you want them to come out right. Get the proper tools and follow the instructions to the T, especially when you're a beginner. If it says one heaped tablespoon, don't put too little and if it's a flat tablespoon, make sure to scrape off the excess. Read till it's right: Knowing your recipe inside out will help you avoid making mistakes. Often, in the process of baking, you can get so involved in checking your oven, spooning batter into tins and sifting dry ingredients that you could put the wrong ingredients in first or even miss out on a few! To avoid this, read the recipe at least three times before you begin. Get the temperature right: If it says 180°C, don't put your oven temperature at 165°C and vice versa. Different batters need different levels of heat to bake evenly, so take the recipe seriously. Also, make sure that all the ingredients you use are at room temperature before you begin to bake. Stay fresh: While most baking ingredients (flour, sugar and baking powder) are not exactly perishable, they do have 'best before' dates and we suggest following them for best results. Make sure that you use good brands as the difference between a great cake and an average one are the ingredients. Make sure you store ingredients properly so they do not absorb smells of other food (especially meat) from your fridge or freezer. Get greasy: If you don't grease your cake tins properly, your batter is going to get stuck to the bottom. Not only will cleaning them later be a big hassle, they will also not come out of the tin clean enough and may even break in the process.

Go nuts: A little tip for when you're using nuts and dry fruits is to coat them with a little flour before adding them to the batter. This will ensure that they do not sink to the bottom or get concentrated in one area, especially if you have to gently fold them in (leaving you with less time to mix them evenly). Dry ingredients (unless otherwise mentioned in the recipe) should never be mixed vigorously, just folded in gently. Rack wise: If you're baking just one thing, a good tip is to use the middle rack. It's the rack where your cake will bake at the best temperature without it baking too quickly or too slowly. Beat it: The importance of beating an egg properly before adding it to your batter is underrated. Not only do eggs have to be at room temperature, ensure you don't make an omelette out of them if you're adding the entire egg to the batter! Just combine the white and yolk gently. If you need just the whites, beat them slowly until they are foamy because if you over-beat, they will be dry, clumpy and you'll have to throw them out. Avoid beating egg whites in plastic bowls and always crack them in a separate bowl so that if shells fall in or you get a bad egg, you don't have to throw everything out. Chill out: Don't try to turn your cake over the minute it comes out of the oven or it will crumble. Let it cool in the tin before taking it out. Also, let it cool completely before frosting it or you'll be left with ruined icing. Don’t skip the salt!: First off — baking soda is not the same as a pinch of salt. Second, it will in fact make a difference if you skip it. Just like salt brings out the flavour of a meal, it enhances and brings out the flavours in sweets. But remember to put just a pinch as you don’t want to end up with a salty cake. Note what you’re using: Metal and glass heat differently, so obviously making a cake or pie in both will differ. If you’re using glass in your oven, you’ll need a slightly lower temperature. Use metal unless otherwise specified.

Don’t skip steps: If it says cream till light and fluffy, don’t skip that step because it’s important. Likewise, if it says sift the flour; don’t think you can just add it in without any consequences. The reason sifting dry ingredients is so important is because they add air, helping the cake bake better and the flour combine with the batter without making it fall flat.

TAKE A CLASS If you aren't confident about trying out a recipe, try a baking class instead. Not only will it help you learn techniques correctly, but a little guidance goes a long way when it comes to baking. So, try your hand at one of these baking classes to get a head start and some much needed confidence.

Palate Culinary Studio Palate Culinary Studio offers a whole range of classes, right from one on cupcakes to another on brownies. They also conduct special sessions on themes such as desserts with a twist, how to make cake pops and a basic class on cakes and pastries. So, if the thought of making your own red velvet cupcake with a cream cheese icing is tempting, or you'd like to bake your own gooey brownies, give them a call now! Classes are priced between `2,500 to `3,000. Where Ground Floor, Survodaya Co-op Hsg Society, 7 Juhu Road, Opp Society Stores, Behind SBI Bank,Santacruz (W) Contact 9820295221

Studio15 If you are fond of desserts, in all likelihood you have indulged in a Le15 Patisserie cupcake on at least one occasion. Pooja

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Dhingra's latest venture, Studio 15, is a culinary centre where you can learn how to make enviable desserts too. Upcoming classes include Speed Baking (February 22), Eggless Baking (March 21) and Theobroma at the Studio (March 28). Head to their website for a complete schedule of the classes and prices. where Shop No. 4, Rajgruha Co-op society, B wing, BM Marg, Elphinstone (W) contact www.studiofifteen.in

Unlike a soup or a starter, any recipe that involves baking requires quite a few measurements and techniques that are difficult to remember. So, here are a few books that we recommend you get your hands on as they are packed with tips, tricks and detailed recipes. Donna Hay's Modern Classics 2 This one is a good book to pick up. With recipes of all-time favourites and crowd pleasers such as lamingtons, sponge cakes and jam drops, we're sure this one will come in handy. Also, Donna Hay is known for her precision whilst cooking, so there is no scope for ambiguity as far as this book is concerned. Price `1,541 Lick the Bowl Good Fancy something that's traditional? This book gives you homestyle desserts from across the world with a twist. Pies, crumbles and cobblers feature on the list along with traditional iced cakes and cheesecakes. Price `574

>> Students at Studio 15

Bake you If you'd like a one-on-one class with a pro, Bake You is the place to go. They conduct classes with individuals and a friend or family member at the most. They have a beginners and amateurs course and also have the courses segregated on the basis of what you can learn. They also offer separate courses on cupcakes and icings as well. Most courses cost around `1,500 depending on the class. where Lokhandwala Township, Kandivali contact 7208072803

taste impulse

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking This one is great if you prefer step by step recipes. Packed with pictures and tips, you will find recipes for cakes, frostings and pie crusts as well. From basic puff pastry and classic sponge cake to elegant dutch souffle torte and cranberry pecan tart, there are a ton of recipes that have been simplified for you. Price `1,911

Run by home chef Nivedika Chavan, at Taste Impulse you can opt for weekend classes and learn to make tea cakes, cupcakes, icings and cookies. Classes start at `2,000 and go up to `6,000. They also provide you with a book of recipes to try once the class is over. where Om Shree Sai Shraddha SRA CHS LTD., Flat 403/B, Inside Amol CHS,V. B. Phadke Marg, Neelam Nagar, Mulund contact 98200 88631

How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking Nigella Lawson has a knack for taking the most complicated recipe and simplifying it with tips, tricks and procedures to make it extremely doable. With this book, she takes the fuss out of baking. Simple cakes and cupcakes as well as the more complicated pie-crusts find into this book. Price `889

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Good Food: Easy Baking Recipes Good Food is quite an established name when it comes to cooking, and this book is just what its name promises — easy. The recipes are meant for days when you want to relax and unwind in the kitchen without getting stressed about the temperature of the butter or the tablespoons of tepid water you need to add to the mixture. Price `500 My First Baking Book If you want to get your child to learn baking too, pick this book up. Cinnamon buns, apple strudel and easy tarts feature prominently, as do some savoury delights such as cheese straws and sausage pies that your child is sure to love. Price `972

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Baking with Julia For the uninitiated, Julia Child is nothing short of a culinary legend, so it seems ideal to feature her book on baking. Again a good one for beginners, this book has recipes from Julia and other renowned chefs of her time. Price `1154

why is my cake dry? This happens when you've over-baked it. This can also happen when you over whip ingredients, so don't get too eager. why didn't my cake rise? If you've done everything right, you're probably guilty of opening the oven door too many times. why isn't my cake soft? If you add too much cocoa to a cake, it will dry out and can even become rock solid. why did my cake sink in the centre? This happens if there’s too much liquid in your cake or your oven is not hot enough.

tools to help you get started Start stocking your kitchen with some of our favourite picks:

tell the time Nothing is cuter than this adorable penguin timer from www.propshop24.in. You can set the timer for anything from 5-60 minutes and it goes off with a jarring bell sound, so you’ll never leave a cake in the oven too long. Not to mention how adorable it will look on your kitchen counter. Price `525

PurPle Pastries Silicone is great to bake in, especially since it doesn’t need greaseproof paper. Pick up this baking set from Home Centre. Price `400 onwards

measure in colour You need a good set of measuring cups in order to make sure your ingredients are all of the right amount. Pick up this colourful set from www.houseproud.in. Price `899

sift in style

colour swirl

It’s very important to sift your dry ingredients properly in order to avoid your cake falling flat as well as to mix in the flavours such as cocoa powder. If you don’t want to use a normal sifter, this cute can shaped sifter from www.houseproud.in will come in handy. Price `1,200

Balloon whisks are usually used to make sure egg whites are whisked till stiff. Make whisking more fun by picking up this multi coloured silicone whisk from www.houseproud.in. Price `650

Kitchen essentials

Measuring cups to measure both dry as well as liquid ingredients, along with measuring spoons. l Mixing bowls in different sizes. l Cooling racks for your cakes. l A wooden spatula, silicon spatula, pastry brushes, metal spoon and rolling pin. l Pastry boards and chopping boards. l A flour sifter. l Cake testers. l Moulds, tins and cutters according to what you bake the most! Springform pans are not essential but extremely convenient. l A set of kitchen knives and a good pair of kitchen scissors. l All your essential foils and papers (waxed, baking paper, cling wrap and aluminim foil). l Oven mitts and an apron. l Whisks and an electric hand held mixer. l A kitchen timer. l

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« exhibition tao gallery's anniversary >> This poignant photograph by Ali Akbar Mehta is a preview of what you can expect at Infinite

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celebrate art Tao Art Gallery celebrates its anniversary by bringing together a number of artists from across the country. Rhea Dhabhoora finds out

elebrate with Tao Art Gallery as they bring in some great artists for their 14 year anniversary. In a group show titled Infinite, the gallery is hosting paintings and sculptures by renowned artists from across the country. Kalpana Shah, owner of Tao Art Gallery, says, “Art in India was born in the minds of the great, enveloped by their tumultuous feelings, rapid and sublime. It became a medium of their expression, their release, their hope. It's an embodiment of their ingenuity.” The work is filled with mesmerising hues and strokes, some of which transcend into the realm of the unknown or, as the title suggests, the infinite. The artists that will be present include Akash Choyal, Ali

« play around the world in 80 days

ules Verne unforgettable characters’ the adventurer Phileas Frogg and his faithful servant Passepartout are going to be on stage at the NCPA tonight. The Jose Thomas Performing Arts Centre from Kochi is presenting the story of the race against time to circumvent the world in 80 days (in the days before airplanes, that is). The play, which is being presented for B Street Theatre from California, USA, promises you adventure, drama,

Akbar Mehta, Anwar, Arunanshu Chowdhury, Arzan Khambatta, Bharati Pitre, Brinda Miller, C Jagdish, Debashish Dutta, Devdatta Padekar, Dhruvi Acharya, Heeral Trivedi, Hitesh Gilder, Indrajit Prasad, Jagdish Chander, Jaideep Mehrotra, Jayasri Burman, Kalpana Shah, Kanta Kishore, Nanda Das, K G Subramanyan, Madhvi Parekh, K S Radhakrishnan, Moharana, Karl Antao, Krishen Khanna, Mahendra Bhagat, Manu Parekh, Mrinal Dey, Paresh Maity, Prabhakar Kolte, Ratan Krishna Saha, Ratnadeep Adivrekar, Ravi Mandlik and Rini Dhumal. When Up to March 5 Where Tao Gallery, The View, 165 Dr Annie Besant Rd, Worli Contact 24918686

« workshop photography workshop

anctum is conducting a special workshop to help make pictures fun for everyone. Whether you're a beginner, a casual enthusiast or a discerning photographer in the making, you can enhance your skills and spend a few hours with people who have likeminded views. The workshop will have everything from fundamental composition techniques to photography concepts and tricks and tips. You don't need a professional camera, all you have to do is print one of your favourite

romance and comedy. One of the best parts about the play is that the same set of actors will portray different characters. You can look forward to as many as 39 characters, all being portrayed by just five actors. This is one play that you should not miss out on! Tickets start from `350. When Tonight, 7.30pm Where Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point Contact www.ncpamumbai.com

photographs (it doesn't have to be your own!) and take it with you to the session. The workshop is being conducted by Shawn Fernandes, who tells us, “In a time when millions of photographs are created every day, it's useful to know how to make your pictures stand out from the crowd. That's what this workshop is about.” Registration fees are `1,500. When February 22, 10.30am-1.30pm Where Sanctum, 19th Road, Khar (W) Contact 26495775/ 6

« event MuMbai tokri

>> Look forward to five actors essaying as many as 39 characters in this play tonight

umbai Tokri is a unique, user generated collaboration event, curated by City Ninjas, that aims to showcase the best that Mumbai has to offer through various mediums and collect the answer to the question — What does Mumbai mean to you? Showcasing the spirit of Mumbai will be a handpicked selection of people from a variety of spheres and mediums, which include food, design, art, comedy, music, writing, theater and photography and have them exhibit their ‘Mumbaiya’ best for an entire day. If this isn’t enough to get you excited, what follows most definitely will. Hear cool ‘tweet-sized’ stories by Terribly Tiny Tales, see an untraveled Mumbai based photo stories by Mumbai Paused, pick up crazy t-shirts from The Bombay Trooper, collaborative art experiments through postcards by The Postcard People and art on display (and sale) by artist Jai Ranjit. Also in store are food stalls with burgers from Gostana, desserts by Rebecca Vaz of The Baking Tray and jams and preserves by Amrita Rana of Life ki Recipe. Top it all off with performances by indie artist Nikhil D'Souza and Mumbai Noise and a

comedy gig by Aditi Mittal. When February 23, from 12 noon to 7pm Where 50 - A, Huma Mansion, Opposite Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village Road, Khar (W) Contact 9821440084

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valeNtiNe Colours

Soak in the last of the sun’s at the Hakkasan sundowner. The retractable sun roof is perfect to enjoy the evening breeze while DJ Ankytrixx will take control of the console and spin some tunes to add to the atmosphere. Prashant Issar, vice president of operations from KA Hospitality says, "Having launched the Ling Ling Nights every Thursday at Hakkasan, the Sundowners have added to the music scene in the city. We started with DJ Anish Sood and now have renowned Indian and global artists playing for our music lovers on Sundays." Entry is `1,500 with full cover. When February 23, from 5 pm onwards Where Hakkasan, Bandra Contact 26444445

Artist Rumi Ray’s exhibition titled Valentine Colours is worth visiting. Rumi deals with kidney failure and her past shows have been held to raise funds for her medical treatment. Rumi tells us, “I have conducted painting workshops for peace for the Israelis and Palestinians in 2002.” The former journalist's shows have been held in New Delhi, Mumbai, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Israel. When Up to February 23 Where: Art Gate – a gateway to art, above Satyam Collection,Chheda Sada, 115 J. Tata Road, Churchgate Contact 42138855

The Dressing Room is back with its 11th edition. This year’s exhibition will focus on spring/ summer collections. Speaking about the exhibition, Shilpi Jatia and Rituu Bagrodia from The Dressing Room tell us, “After 10 successful editions, we are happy to announce the 11th edition of The Dressing Room focusing on spring/ summer collections. The exhibition will see the work of over 50 talented designers and brands that include kids wear, jewellery and NGOs. Some of the participating designers include Indian by Manish Arora, Rehane, Varun Bahl, Urvashi Kaur and Nishka Lulla.” When February 27 Where The Mansion, Four Seasons Hotel, Worli

zaveri Co.'s stateMeNt ColleCtioN If you're looking to buy new jewellery, check out Zaveri Co.’s new Statement Collection. The collection features vivid colours and feminine designs and includes rings and necklaces. Director Chandresh Zaveri says, “Animal motif jewellery is currently in vogue, keeping in mind the ongoing trends in the market and the customers’ needs. Zaveri & Co., has crafted the make a statement collection with Zaveri & Co. that is inspired by the hues of nature which makes it stylish, and one of the finest collections, in terms of intricacy and creativity.” Where www.zaveriandco.com

tea sets froM ePisode Episode Silver has introduced a new range of classy tea sets that are available in attractive designs and shapes. You can choose from the fat lady set, oval tea set, fluted tea set and chatter box tea set among others. The sets come in brass handicraft and sterling silver. A spokesperson from Episode says, “Inspired by contemporary flowing lines, the sterling silver tea sets from Episode are hand-crafted masterpieces.” Where Episode, Grand Galleria, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel

jaCk daNiel's aNNual roCk aWards

Nijesh MohaN aNd PradeeP uNNi's exhibitioN The White Shadow Art Gallery is exhibiting the works of Kerala based artists Nijesh Mohan and Pradeep Unni. The theme of the paintings is ‘epiphany’ and shows us how that one moment can change the way you think or live. Pooja Pavani Desai, the curator of the exhibition says, “White Shadow Art Gallery has laid its stepping stones in Mumbai by exhibiting paintings of two very talented and upcoming artists from Kerela. Nijesh Mohan and Pradeep Unni are self taught artists who belong to a pool of artists that rely on logic expressed through art and have a heightened sense of the need for self expression.” When Up to February 22 Where White Shadow Art Gallery, Laxmi Industrious Estate, New Link Road, Andheri (W)

The Jack Daniel’s Annual Rock Awards has become the country’s best-known platform to honour excellence in rock & roll. Now in its ninth year, the Jack Daniel’s Annual Rock Awards continues to recognise new and upcoming talent while celebrating the best of India’s exponentially growing rock scene. Amrit Kiran Singh, vice president and area director of Brown Forman India, says, “This year at the award ceremony, there will be a special launch of the much awaited and exclusive whisky from the house of Brown Forman — Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select.” Also, the winner of the Best Band of the Year award gets a cash prize of five lakh or a chance to perform at an international Jack Daniel’s music event. When February 21 Where Mehboob Studios Bandra Contact www.jdrockawards.com

hard roCk Café's karaoke Nights

aChroMe – oNe by oNe

Every Wednesday night at Hard Rock Café promises to be a truly exciting one as they have started Karaoke in Style nights, which will let you croon to your favourite songs along with emcees who will keep you singing, laughing and grooving all night. Sid Cutto who will be the emcee for one of the chain's Mumbai outlets says, “It's a great way to let your hair down and have a good time. I'm looking forward to some good energy and meeting some fun, spirited people.” The best part about these nights is that there is no entry charge! When Every Wednesday Where Hard Rock Café outlets

Achrome, One by One is a show where four abstract contemporary artists come together to explore their respective arts with a common theme and format: Achrome — one that lacks colour, and within the space of one feet by one feet. Achrome, One by One is a group art show held by Gunjan-Rahul, Kavita Jaiswal, Nupur Kundu and Rahul Kumar. Manvinder Daver the gallerist says, “The four artists together are a great combination. With a 1x1 and black & white format, each artist has maintained his/ her own identity and each artist’s work is different from the other. They have all used different mediums — for example, Rahul Kumar has used ceramic; Kavita has used sand and acrylic on canvas, Gunjan-Rahul have done thread work and Nupur Kundu has used oils. However, all four artists have collectively brought across a nice thoughtful show with one objective with different means.” When Up to February 28 Where India Fine Art, Film Centre Building, 3rd Floor, Tardeo

FOOD Pizza for just `99 The South African pizza chain, Debonairs Pizza has introduced an exciting offer. From Monday to Friday you can enjoy their pizza of the day for just `99. Some of the pizzas that will be on offer include the Three Cheese, BBQ Chicken, Pudina Paneer, Cheesy Pepperoni and Spicy Durban Chicken. Yogesh Parekh, director for Diwa Hospitality says, “We want to marry South African and Indian tastes to give our customers pizzas that they will relish. Our specialties include Filla (double decker) and Triple Decker pizzas that are sure to entice customers!” When Monday to Friday Where Shop no. 1, Royal Classic Cooperative Society, Next Citi Mall, New Link Road, Andheri (W) Contact 69582222/ 69592222

royCe at Marriott ROYCE’ Chocolate recently launched its second retail space at the Bombay Baking Company, JW Marriott Mumbai. The ROYCE’ Juhu store has been designed to complement the brand’s unique Japanese identity and its focus on quality, intricacy and innovation. Additionally, the space was conceptualised to accentuate the Bombay Baking Company as an interactive chocolate bar, where one can explore and enjoy the ROYCE’ product offerings. Samir Gadhok, co-founder of Burgundy Hospitality says, “Each beverage and chocolate combination has been selected for its distinctive attributes that mutually enhance and balance the relationship between the two. This is done by coaxing out mild flavours or adding to dominant flavours with symmetry and contrast. For example, The fruity, citrus flavour of Twinings 2nd Flush Darjeeling Tea when paired with Royce Pure Chocolate Venezuela Bitter is the perfect harmony between bitter and sweet.” When Ongoing Where JW Marriott, Juhu Tara Road Contact 66933000

NeW look & MeNu at flaMboyaNte Flamboyante has a new look and menu. The new white and blue look and skylight gives the space an open look and feel while being fully covered. While you bask in the sunlight or the garden lights, Flamboyante presents an array of specialties that range from dimsums and their famous khowsuey, to kebabs and dum biryanis, with pizzas completing the culinary journey. Founder and MD Amrish Arora explains, “This year we completed seven eventful years of bringing the best in multi-cuisine (world cuisine) dining, to Mumbai. We are excited about our new, revamped look and lounge bar. While we look forward to an exciting time ahead, we have proudly retained the mainstays of our menu that have been known to keep patrons coming back over the years and also offer many new concepts to tickle Mumbai’s palate.” When Ongoing Where World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe Parade Contact 40647700

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« sTore revIew: arTTd’Inox

Steely décor

>> The store’s layout allows you to walk through ready laid-out kitchens and dining rooms

A haven for those who love steel, Rhea Dhanbhoora browses through newly opened, premium store, arttd’inox in Lower Parel, to see if anything catches her eye

alking into arttd’inox can be a bit of a challenge and we suggest you take someone with you. Located in an empty building that’s surrounded by construction, it can be daunting to walk into the store, but once you’re there, the high ceilings and sweeping empty spaces make you forget you were just skipping over rubble. The stainless steel tableware and accessories brand, which also houses modular kitchens, is a JSL Lifestyle Ltd. brand and this store in Lower Parel is its first. Apart from the kitchen and dining displays, they have shelves of products lining the wall near the entrance of the store. Arttd’inox is impressive and sophisticated, uncluttered, with an open-store format that lets you walk in and out of kitchens, through dining areas and past home accessories. I was taken on a mini-tour of their modular kitchens (ranging from seven lakh onwards), which can be customised according to the colour and style you want. They have an inhouse chef, so I was treated to a puff and mini cupcake, along with bottled water while I walked around. The staff is friendly, very well informed and will answer all your kitchen questions perfectly. They customise kitchens to fit in whatever electronics you need — a bigger oven, separate freezer or even a dishwasher. Most of the kitchens have compact >> Modular kitchens at the store are well designed and complete with appliances

>> This evil mug set costs `2,450 storage and hidden shelves that make them look neat, but still hold all your kitchen ware. The items are well designed, but it depends on whether you’re a fan of steel, which unfortunately — I am not. But, a few products did catch my eye, such as the Blueberry cup and saucers (`1,265 and `1.155) and their Tuk Tuk mug set (`1,430), which comes with a tea infuser. There is also a cute See No Evil breakfast set (`3,080) and an attractive Bingo cutlery set with colourful handles (`790). Buying katoris (`520 for two) and essentials will prove to be a little expensive here. Their home décor collection houses run-off-the-mill photo frames and trays, while their office accessories include quaint desk clocks (`990), stands and pad holders. Their bar section has super expensive ice buckets (`3,090 for a ribbed ice bucket) and cute beer hug mugs (`1,265). Their new arrivals include an adorable penguin themed cutlery set (`715) and a pretty, but pricey chrysanthemum coffee mug (`975). Their colourful cookware includes casserole dishes (`2,150), saucepans (`1,950) and frying pans (`2,250) in an array of pinks, greens and yellows. Designs at the store are sleek, elegant and neat. They will appeal to everyone with a contemporary taste, but they don’t really stand out. I was more drawn to the mugs and tea sets that actually had less steel than their other products. If you like steel décor and accessories, there’s nothing you won’t like here. But, you’ve got to have contemporary taste and a pretty large bank balance.

Where Premises No. 102, 1st Floor, Orbit Terraces, Opposite Kamala Mills, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel contact 9930071269

Top 5 IndIan wear websITes

There is always an occasion where you need to wear a special kurta or a saree. Shirley Mistry gives you our pick of the five best websites that stock well-priced, great looking Indian wear handlooMs oF india

some raw silk ones silk ones as well. They also stock lots of simple and classy pieces.

If you want something that is decidedly traditional, Handlooms of India has a limited but impressive range of clothes. Choose from Puneri and Manipuri saris, patiala salwars, manipuri shawls, phulkari and leheriya dupattas. The collection is simple, classy and most of all — wearable!

Pernia's PoP uP shoP If you are looking to splurge, Pernia's Pop up Shop has a lot of designer wear to choose from. From Sabyasachi and Madsam Tinzin to Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and Namrata Joshipura, there are tons of designs, cuts, styles and

Myntra For everyday Indian wear, Myntra is your onestop-shop. With basic kurtas, kurtis, salwars and sarees to choose from, they have a good collection for both men and women.

Fashionara.coM

If you are looking for versatile Indian menswear, this website is the answer. They have a range of short and long cotton kurtas, Nehru jackets and

embellishments to choose from. If you have the budget it takes, this is a good website to visit.

FliPkart

Trusty old Flipkart has a good range of basic ethnic menswear and womenswear too. They stock a lot of popular brands such as Biba and Global Desi making it easier to shop for your favourite brands from home.

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et me be straight. Crossbred restaurants that can't decide whether they're bars, restaurants or cafés usually leave me sorely disappointed. That being said, there are a few that stand out. Tilt All Day is one of them. Walk into the large space and you're not instantly impressed which sometimes, is a good thing. It's humble but not common and even when the strobe lights start flashing after the fine dining makes way for a party hotspot, it's unpretentious and quite well composed. Speaking of strobe lights, Tilt can change the colour of each bulb as well as change lighting on individual tables to set separate moods. We settled in to a cosy blue tinted dining section that was more relaxed than the bar seating and communal tables. Normally, I'd refuse a soup on a night out since I'd want to focus on the cocktails. But, I was repeatedly told that the Roasted Pumpkin Soup (`225) was a must-have and I'm glad I tried it. Served with heavenly bits of bacon, it's perfect for a chilly night. Like soup, salad isn’t at the top of my list and even if it was, I would never have picked the Quinoa Tabouleh (`225) but the tangy combination, which our server told us used to be his favourite on ship, was one of the best dishes of the night. The Pulled Chicken with Orange Glaze (`335) was just alright in comparison. Although well-made, but it wasn't anything to rave about. Similarly, the Arabic Mezze (`325) was a delicious mezze platter, but it was nothing exceptional. But, just as I was beginning to think the Quinoa Tabouleh had been the star of our meal, the Charred Grill Prawns (`475) snuck out and I knew I had spoken too soon. The soft grilled and smokey, charred flavours were a marriage made in heaven! We decided that instead of the slider platter we’d try just the Beef Slider (`325). It was tasty, with caramelised onions, but I couldn't concentrate on it once they brought out the delicious Risotto (`525). The creamy rice dish was wellflavoured with wild mushrooms and the truffle oil added a delightful punch. The Honey Bourbon Chicken (`495) was tender and succulent while the Green Tea Infused Scottish

>> (Top) With decor at Tilt All Day impresses. The Roasted Pumpkin Soup is a must-have

A meal to remember >> Simple interiors give way to some delectable Rajasthani treats at Makhan

Where Makhan by Brijwasi, 192/194 Kalbadevi Road, Opposite Cotton Exchange, Kalbadevi Meal for two `650 alcohol served No Contact 22402597

With a quirky name and cosy diner booths, Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you why newly opened Tilt All Day will leave you inclined to return

Salmon With Wasabi Mashed Potato (`995) was delicately balanced with a just the right amount of wasabi in the tangy mash and asparagus stalks. Of course, we didn't forget the drinks! Tilt is known for its cocktails, but doesn't go overboard, keeping the menu short and sweet. I suggest letting the bartender whip something up for you. My dining companion had a lemony Perfect Storm (`550) and the Blueberry Mojito (`550) was also delightful with its twist on the usual (mint leaves with blueberry syrup managed to work well) and a Whiskey Smash (`950), with Jim Beam and a terrific dose of lime. But, my favourite was the Monk's Martini (`550). The dark rum cocktail will leave you licking your lips with its blend of delicious rum, cinnamon and coffee. Don't leave any of the cream behind because it's what makes it so delicious! The tequila based The Pink Panther (`950) also makes it to my list of must-have cocktails, but I wasn't a fan of the Tiramisu (`550) dessert cocktail, although my dining companion loved it. If you visit in a group, try their Treasure Chests. Taking a leaf out of the popular Western 'sharing' cocktails, this includes at least two litres of your cocktail of choice in a giant chest that will actually come in with it's fare share of sparklers and fanfare. And it should, since it will cost you upwards of `10,000. After such a piquant meal, it's no surprise that the Chocolate Nougat Pastry, though good, did nothing to wow me. Service is fantastic and music switches according to time, events and DJs. While I wasn't fond of the tunes, they didn't ruin my experience. Prices are surprisingly decent for the quality (and quantity!) so I'll be visiting again soon. Where Tilt All Day, Trade View, Oasis Complex, Kamala Mills compound, PB Marg, Lower Parel Meal for two `2,000 (with alcohol) alcohol served Yes (Beer pint: `260 onwards) Contact 24927400/ 200

Although Makhan doesn't seem like a place that will leave a lasting impression, Dev Goswami was notably impressed with its food and value for money

rijwasi are well-known for their delicious range of mithai. They are now associated with SID Hospitality (of Lemon Grass and Aoi fame) and have come out with a new restaurant called Makhan. The restaurant has been inspired by the mithai family's Rajasthani roots and promises to treat you to simple and authentic North Indian flavours. The menu is like what you'd expect at a Rajasthani/Gujarati place. It offers Farsan, Chaat, a variety of sabzis along with dals, rice and chapatis. However, while the format might be similar, there are quite a few dishes, such as the pyaaz ki kachori or the kair sangri, that you won't easily find in the city. We decided to start off with farsan: Handvo (`120), Kobi Matar na Googra (`120), Mirchi Bada (`110) and Pyaaz ki Kachori (`100). While we waited for our food to arrive, we sipped on Jaljeera (`50) and Kokum Sharbat (`50) — both utterly refreshing and so well made that you'll probably ask for a second round. Soon, our food arrived, and I just don't know where to start... each dish was perfect in its own way. The Handvo (a traditional Gujarati/Rajasthani savoury cake) was light, fluffy and absolutely delicious. The Gobi Matar na Googra had a filling of cabbage and peas which was subtly spiced but flavourful. The mirchi bada, a staple on Mumbai's streets — >> The Handvo (left) and the Pyaz ki Kachori were absolutely delicious and surpassed all our expectations

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was equally good. However, the Pyaaz ki Kachori exceeded our expectations. It had all the trademarks of a normal kachori — the dahi and the chutneys, but the spicy onion filling makes this a brilliant dish. For the main course, we decided to try the Makhan specials Gatte ki Subzi with Satpadi paratha and Daal Baati Choorma. We also ordered a mini-meal: the Tadka Khichdi with spicy Kadhi. The Gatte ki Subzi had a delicious, subtly spiced gravy that went well with the paratha as well as the Gatte (besan-based). The Daal Baati Choorma is an ubiquitous dish at every Rajasthani restaurant, and the one at Makhan ranks among the best. It is a simple dish that doesn't have too many flavours, but it makes for a satisfying and wholesome meal. Even though our stomachs were screaming, 'No more!' (it is hard to control your portions at Makhan), we decided to try their Jaipur Special Paneer Ghewar with Rabri. Extremely rich, with a good helping of pistas, almonds, kaju, paneer and a hint of malai, it does justice to the Brijwasi name. Overall, Makhan was a brilliant experience. From the amazing food and drink to the simple ambiance and even simpler, but delicious, recipes, Makhan ended up going far beyond my expectations and leaving me with happy culinary memories.

What’s CookinG? Goan food at Bungalow 9

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Interview

Afternoon Despatch & Courier Special

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A BIG DEAL

>> For this family, a simple matter of every day cooking takes as long four hours!

Thought you had a hard time getting personal space at home? Vim has shot with the world’s largest family which comprises of 160 members and resides in Mizoram. Vim’s brand ambassador — Sakshi Tanwar visited the family and had a great experience shooting for a TVC with them. Sakshi got a chance to experience how this family lives together and manages their daily chores. In a brief chat with Glynda Alves, she tells us what it was like... Was it chaos shooting the 160 members? Shooting a family of 160 members was quite a challenge for the crew. Before we reached the location, I was quite sure that this was going to end up being my most chaotic shoot. But, when we reached and started shooting, we were delighted to see how cooperative and easy going this family was, considering their large number. They gave us enough time from their busy schedule for the shoot and were very hospitable. Give us an insight into their lives. This beautiful family is of Ziona Chana and they live in a lovely village called Baktwang. The women in the family spend four hours cooking one meal! A few interesting facts

about the family is that they use 80 litres of milk, 1kg tea leaves along with 2 kg of sugar for one time tea for the family; they consume 25 litres of milk every morning and 450 eggs are used for a single meal! How this family lives is a real treat to the eye and the sheer number and size of vessels that they wash every day left me astonished. Apart from this, the family makes it a point to have fun with simple things in life. For example, when they go grocery shopping; they carry colourful umbrellas and really enjoy whatever they do. The best thing that happened on the shoot. I got to meet world's largest family and it is a beautiful experience, memories of which

am going to cherish for the rest of my life. The worst thing? I wanted to know more about the women and girls of the family apart from their daily chores but the time was too little. What did you take away from the shoot? I took back some great memories home from this shoot. This has been one of my most creatively satisfying shoots till date. One important thing I learnt during the shoot from this family is that come what may, they take some time out from their schedule to eat meals together. The women in the family spend a lot of time in washing several utensils and miss out on family time

due to this. I am glad I could bring some respite to their daily chores by introducing them to Vim’s power of 100 lemons. The thought of spending at least some time together is something we all need to learn from this family. We get so busy in our daily lives that we don’t have enough time to devote to our family, which is not even close to the number of members in this family. After coming back from this shoot, I have become even more particular about spending time with my family. However busy my schedule; I see that I don’t miss out on family time.

Dance is my passion

Rohit Pramar gets talking to Shyam Yadav, Zee TV’s Dance India Dance Season 4 finalist about his journey and his preparations for the finale

trained in various styles of dance forms, ranging from hip-hop to Bollywood. I was lucky to get shows and have even worked as a dancer in films.

Who do you think will be your toughest competition in the finale? I never really compete with others. I am my toughest competitor and I want to give a performance in the finale which is better than my previous one.

ndia’s biggest ever dance reality show, Zee TV’s Dance India Dance Season 4, announced its Top 4 finalists last weekend– Shyam Yadav of Mumbai, Sumedh Mudgalkar of Pune, Manan Sachdeva of Karnal and Biki Das of Kolkata. Having raced past the rest, the Top 4 are now all set to battle it out tomorrow at 8 PM. We caught up with Shyam Yadav to talk about his preparations.

Which films did you do? I did many so films as a dancer that it’s tough to recall. But one of my major films was one with Salman Khan. I was surprised when he mentioned my name on the show. It feels nice when your work gets recognised.

What are your preparations? I am going to add as many elements as possible to make my dance performance entertaining.

How did you get into dancing? I have always loved dancing; it's my passion. I have been training for the last eight years. I wanted to improve my dancing so I joined the Fired Dance Academy. Over the years, I have

Did you expect yourself to reach this far? Honestly, I had never expected that I would reach this far. But I had put all the hard work I could to get myself to the finale and I have. It feels surreal!

Who has been your constant support? My mom and dad. They have always supported me. And my masters on the show for they've taught me a lot. I also want to thank all those people who have been voting for me.

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

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I AM LEGEND

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone. Mutant victims of the plague -- The Infected -lurk in the shadows... watching Neville's every move... waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But he knows he is outnumbered... and quickly running out of time. HBO, 9 p.m.

THE FRONT ROW WITH ANUPAMA CHOPRA

SOAPS & SERIALS

Bollywood's not-so-common onscreen couple Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar talk about marriage, films and more in conversation with show's host and film critic Anupama Chopra. Star Wor ld, 8.30 p.m.

BEINTEHAA

n tonight`s episode we will see, Aaliya puts her schedule chart on the bedroom wall, while Zain wonders and asks the reason. Aaliya tells him that's her schedule for the day somehow making Zain realize that he has no agenda in his life. Zain tells Osman that he wants to join the office. Suraiya gets shocked to realize that Aaliya convinced Zain to go to work…Further Aaliya sees the footage of the mall in Nafisa’s mobile and is shocked to see Gauhar putting the watch in her purse. Colors, 9 p.m .

WILD PLANET

Animal Planet brings an ultimate portrait of the earth’s environments, spectacular landscape and how the animals have adapted to its unique habitats, in this dedicated time slot. Animal Plan et, 8 p.m.

COMBAT TECH

COMBAT TECH showcases the biggest and best war machines on battlefields around the globe, tune in as the show gets bigger and better as it travels the world to see the elite technology from the land, sea and air - and meets the brave soldiers who operate them every day. D iscover y Science, 10 p.m .

EKK NAYI PECHCHAN

Kamath ask Sharda to focus on her study ...Sakshi brings launch for Karen to see this karen is surprised with the behaviour of Sakshi toward him .. Sharda in the class were Kamath says Sharda to be prepared for the upcoming test..Karen explaining Sakshi’s strange behaviour to her friends as he is still confused

The Front Row with Anupama Chopra, Star World, 8.30 p.m.

for Sakshi’s such behaviour..All shocked and stuned to see dadi bua accompanied with her bahu ....As dadi bua is an orthodox leady who is very particular with her customs and tradition meet Sharda and Sakashi but not much impressed with Sakshi.. Dadi ask Sharda and Sakshi to hide the fact of Sharda’s coaching in front of dadi bua.. Dadi bua brought gifts for everyone at time she come to know about diye’s disease. Sony T V, 8.30 p.m.

MAHABHARAT

Yudhishtir stands up for what’s right and tells Dhritarashtra that he has no right to punish them as they have committed no crime, Duryodhan further insults Draupadi calling her characterless, here Arjun looses his patience and picks up his bow and aims at Duryodhan. We build the tension. The pandavs on one side – and the kauravs on the other. The kauravs with their arms – and the pandavs – strong, without weapons. Vidur seeing this tells Dhritarashtra that it is time to divide their land, Kuru rashtra.. Star Plus, 8.30 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN

Zohan Dvir works as a Special Agent and lives with his orthodox parents in Israel. He wants to give up this life full of dangerous encounters with Palestinians. While in the process of apprehending a Palestinian activist known simply as the Phantom, he fakes his death, hides in a dog-kennel on a plane bound for New York, and decides to try his hand as a hair-stylist. He is refused employment initially, but when he offers to work for free, Dahlia hires him as a cleaner. When a hair-stylist named Debbie quits, Zohan replaces her, winning over elderly female clientèle, and falling in love with Dahlia herself. Before Zohan could propose to her, Dahlia's landlord, Walbridge, who has been raising rents regularly, hires skinhead goons to terrorize the neighborhood, creates misunderstandings between Jews, Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians, and drives them out, so as to enable him to construct a new building which is topped by a roller coaster. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

SAFARI

Murphy “Barfi” Johnson is an optimistic, street-wise, charming young man who was born deaf-mute to a Nepali couple in Darjeeling. His mother died when he was a baby and his father raised him alone, while working as a chauffeur. Barfi is known as a troublemaker – he cuts lampposts, plays practical jokes on innocent people, and is chased by Sudhanshu Dutta, a local police officer. Barfi meets Shruti Ghosh, who has just arrived in Darjeeling; she is engaged to Ranjit Sengupta, and is due to get married in three months, and Barfi is immediately smitten with Shruti. She also falls in love with Barfi but her mother dissuades her from pursuing him because he could not take care of her with his disabilities and lack of money. Zee Cinema, 8.30 p.m.

CARJACKED

The divorced Lorraine Burton is an insecure woman that raises her seven year-old son Chad alone and without money. Her ex-husband Gary is a former military that went in court martial and presses Lorraine to take Chad for him. One day, Lorraine stops her car in a gas station after her therapy to buy frozen pizzas for Chad and her. When she returns, the bank robber Roy carjacks them and heads to Tijuana, Mexico with Lorraine and Chad. Along their journey, Lorraine tries to protect Chad from the psychopath Roy. Zee Studio, 8.40 p.m.

EXPENDABLES 2

Barney Ross is approached by CIA man Church, who wants him and his guns for hire to go to the former Soviet Union to retrieve something that was on a plane that crashed. Church doesn't tell him what he is getting. And Church sends a woman, Maggie with him to make sure he gets it. They find the plane and

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You Don’t Mess with The Zohan, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

get the thing but some men take one of Barney's people hostage and the leader tells him to give him what they got or he'll kill his hostage. The give it to him but he kills his hostage anyway. Barney asks Maggie what was so important about that thing. She says that it showed the location of a Russian plutonium storage mine. Barney decides to track the man down and deal with him. Pi x, 11.10 p.m.

ALAG ALAG

Two people from different strata in society, Chandni and Neeraj will do anything to get there obligations carried out. While Chandni always dreams of a luxurious life, Neeraj wants some of his assignments them be complete. Chandni travels to Bombay, gets married to rich and wealthy, Dr. Rana, and moves in with him. Neeraj gets married to beautiful and attractive starlet Sarita. Both has now thought that there respective lives is settled, unknown to them that they has thrown there lives in jeopardy. CVO, 9 p.m.

GOLMAAL RETURNS

Obsessed with day-time TV soaps, Ekta Santoshi starts suspecting her husband, Gopal, of having an affair with an unknown woman. Not satisfied with his explanations, she decides to investigate, setting off a chain of hilarious events. These involve her dumb brother/hair-stylist, Lucky; her sister-in-law, Esha, who loves ACP Madhav Singh Ghai; two individuals both named Anthony Gonsalves; amongst many others that result in a hapless Gopal's arrest for the homicide of his co-worker, Subodh Mehra. B4u, 9, p.m.

STAR PLUS

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

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ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 2.30 Doli Armaano Ki 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 5.00 Jodha Akbar 5.30 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 6.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Pavitra Rishta.

6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti… 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee

SAB TV

P.M. 2.00 Taarak Mehta.. 2.30 F I R 3.00 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah 8.00 Baal Veer

Arrow Castle Suburgatory Two and A Half Men Boston Legal Castle Koffee with Karan Suburgatory The Ftont Row with Anupama Chopra Boston Legal The Crazy Ones Rising Hope Castle

ZEE CAFÉ

BIG CBS LOVE

P.M. 2.00 Britain’s Next Top Model 3.00 NCIS 4.00 Maximum Exposure 5.00 The X Factor USA 6.00 90210 7.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 7.30 Maximum Exposure 8.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 8.30 Rules of Engagement 9.00 Chaos 10.00 Life Unexpected 11.00 NCIS

SONY TV

CID Crime Patrol Main Naa Boolungi Ek Nayi Pehnchaan Nandini Jee Le Zara CID

Beintehaa, Colors, 9 p.m.

9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

Qubool Hai Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

Shapath.. Tumhari Paakhi Gustakh Dil Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Ek Boond Ishq The Adventure of Hatim Tumhari Paakhi Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Rangrasiya Beintehaa Madhubala Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki Bani – Ishq da Kalma Comedy Night with Kapil Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Beintehaa Rangrasiya Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 2.30 Firangi Bahu 3.00 Maan Gaye Ustaad: Shashi Kapoor 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Jljhi Niyati

8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 How Tech Works 4.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made

Niyati, Sahara One, 9.30 p.m.

Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeannie Aur Juhu Lapataganj-ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Pakke Shejari 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Asmita 10.30 Julun Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honar Soon Mee Hya Gharachi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00

7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life Wildest Latin America Wild Tales AP Safari: Africa Desert Animal Strategies Wild Planet Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life River Monsters

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.15 7.35 8.00 8.15 8.30

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Secrets of…. 3.00 Food Factory 4.00 Stephen Hawking Special 5.00 Magic of Science 5.30 How Do They Do It? 6.00 North America 7.00 Swords 8.00 Food Factory 9.00 You Have Been Warned 10.00 Gold Rush 11.00 World’s Strangest

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 3.00 House of Cards 4.00 Crazy Hidden Camera 4.30 Just for Laughs 6.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 7.00 House of Cards 8.00 America Funniest Home 8.30 The Middle 9.00 Being Erica 10.00 Switched At Birth 11.00 House of Cards

P.M. 2.00 5.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

LISTING

11.00 Crime Patrol: Dastak

News in Marathi Jini Ani Mini Sukh Pahata Lochani Tiwalya Bawalya Kalpataru News in Marathi Indradhanushi Pimpalpan Suvarnskshan Krishi Darshan Swastha Bharat News in Marathi Apradh Krishna Kathacha Katha News Samachar Pavitra Bandhan-Do

Dilon Ka 9.00 Dil Jo Keh Na Saka 9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 AGEN T VINOD: Film. Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapur, Ravi Kishan Samachar. News Sports News News Samachar The News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap.

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Modern Marvels Shipping Wars Big History American Daredevils Cosentino Shipping Wars Axmen Pawn Stars Kings of Restoration Modern Marvels Big History Shipping Wars Pawn Stars American Daredevils Ancient Aliens

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Brain Games 3.00 Secrets of Wild India 4.00 The World Heritage Special 5.00 Monsoon Railway 6.00 Brain Games 7.00 Megacities 8.00 Caught in the Act 9.00 Inside 10.00 Breakout 11.00 Inside

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30

7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

T20 Triumphs Ashes Heroes Switch Hit Hockey India League 14 highlights Switch Hit Ashes Heroes Hockey India League 14 highlights Star Power T20 Triumphs Switch Hit Ashes Heroes Jai Ho Ashes Heroes Star Power

STAR SPORTS4

DDII (Metro Channel)

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

6.00 Tech Toys 360 7.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 How Tech Works 10.00 Combat Tech 11.00 The Gadget Show

Agent Vinod, DDI, 10 p.m.

7.00 7.30 8.00 8.05 8.20 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Samachar News News Night Parliament News Sansad Samachar News Night Aamne Samne Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.00 Match Pack 2.30 La Liga Fillers 2.55 Sochi Winter Olympic Games 2014 Day 14

TEN CRICKET

P.M. 1.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 highlights 10.30 Great Centuries: Virat Kohli

MOVIE CHANNELS

STARMOVIES

P.M. 1.30 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 3.30 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 6.30 Life of Pi 9.00 You Don’t Mess with the Zohan 11.00 The Lost World: Jurassic Park A.M. 7.00 Cars 9.30 Life of Pie

HBO

P.M. 12.25 Tron: Legacy 2.45 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 5.05 Scary Movie 3 6.40 The Four 9.00 I am Legend 11.00 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance A.M. 7.50 The Four 10.10 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time P.M. 1.00 3.10 5.00 6.45 8.40 10.30 A.M. 10.05

ZEE STUDIO

Definitely Maybe SAW 7 Hope Springs The Santa Clause Carjacked The Hitcher

STAR GOLD

Tom and Jerry Blast of to Mars 10.30 R21 and the Quest for Swarnamani

POGO

P.M. 12.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon 4.00 Mr Bean 5.00 Chhota Bheem in The Rise of Kirmada 6.30 Arnab Aur Jadui Locket 8.00 Chhota Bheem Jungle Ka Raja Special 9.30 Chatur Chetan 10.00 Takeshi’s Castle 11.00 MAD

Expendables 2, Pix, 11.10 p.m.

Barood: Man on a Mission Hungama Surya Jalta NahiJalta Hai Badal Main Hoon Na

MAX

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.30 Kudrat Ka Kanoon: Jakcie Shroff 5.30 Aarzoo: Madhuri Dixit 8.30 Safari: Ranbir Kapoor A.M 11.45 Deewana Huye Pagal: Akshay Kumar

CVO

Devi: Sijju Resham Ki Dori: Dharmendra Alag Alag: Rajesh Khanna Shoorveer: Rajan Sippy

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Bewafaa: Anil Kapoor 3.00 Hindustani: Kamal Hassan 6.00 Darna Zaroori Hai: Amitabh Bachchan 9.00 No Entry: Anil Kapoor A.M. 9.00 Astitva: Tabu

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Josh: Shah Rukh Khan 3.00 Shadows of The Dead: Jonathan F 6.00 Ghatak: Sunny Deol 9.00 Golmaal Returns: Ajay Devgan A.M 8.00 April Fool: Biswajeet

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Oggy Friday Fun Roll No 21 Tom and Jerry Tales Ben 10 Alien Force Johnny Test Tom and Jerry Show

PIX

P.M. 1.00 Haunted 5.30 Khuda Gawah: Amitabh Bachchan 9.00 Police Wala Gunda A.M. 7.00 Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega 10.30 Band Bajaa Baraat: Ranveer Singh

P.M. 2.00 5.30 9.00 A..M. 9.30

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 1.00 7.30 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 9.00

Eight Below

P.M. 1.50 Iron Man 2 4.22 The Amazing Spider Man 7.15 Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters 9.00 Men In Black 3 11.10 Expendables 2 A.M. 8.45 Arthur Christmas 10.50 Rogue Assassin P.M. 2.30 4.50 8.00 9.55 A.M. 9.40

ZEE TALKIES

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TOP VIEW The scientific evidence is very clear that GM crops are safe. ...The reason for the opposition to GM is not because of the Science primarily, but other fears. Are they warranted or not, is a separate issue.

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Markets Slump, But…

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (February 21, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Thursday (February 20, 2014) a net 61.30 points (1%) and closed at the 6091 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 6127 points level on weak global cues. It then rose by a few points and registered the day’s high at the 6129 points level at 9.24 a.m. The index then declined sharply and turned into a range bound movement until 3.00 p.m. It then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 6086 points level at 3.20 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained below its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 43 points and closed below the psychologically important 6100 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 41 were losers, while just 9 stocks closed in the green. All the sectoral indices barring power and capital goods closed in the red. Substantial selling was seen in banking, PSU and metal stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 24.32%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 579 were gainers, 858 were losers and 62 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues). RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive).

Is above its 200-day average (at 5983) Positive.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market but with a negative bias. Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level. The next support is at the 5877 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 6372 points level. The next resistance is at the 6424 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6102 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6076; Support (2) = 6060; Resistance (1) = 6118; Resistance (2) = 6145. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a black body candle on substantially higher volumes. This is negative. Further, the index has dropped below its 5 and 25 days moving average. Both these indicate a negative bias. However, the index is still above the 15 and 200 days moving averages and both the averages are rising. Further, despite yesterday's sharp decline the velocity parameters continue to indicate strength. Both these indicate a positive bias. Investors are advised to hold long positions but with a strict stop loss at the 15-day average at the 6060 point’s level.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Has dropped below its 5-day average (at 6098) Negative. Is above its 15-day average (at 6060) Positive. Has dropped below its 25-day average (at 6127) Negative.

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Facebook's USD 19 bn buyout of WhatsApp will help it to expand footprint in emerging markets of Latin America and Asia, especially India, where the mobile instant messaging app is very popular. Founded in 2009 by Ukrainian Jan Koum and American Brian Acton, Mountain View (California)headquartered WhatsApp is a Silicon Valley start-up with over 450 mn monthly users. It allows users to exchange text, pictures and videos using smartphones. The app is very popular among youth across Europe, Latin America, parts of Asia including India, where Facebook is beefing up its presence.

MSME Ministry To Launch Virtual Network To Link Clusters

The MSME Ministry is set to launch a virtual network wherein different clusters of micro, small and medium enterprises can connect on a common platform and share information to help them expand their business. "We are now introducing a virtual network of clusters which will lend itself to new collaboration and network among multiple actors which are needed by SMEs if they are to remain competitive," MSME Secretary Madhav Lal said at a CII event.

IIHFL Plans To Raise Up To `200 Cr Via NCDs

India Infoline Housing Finance Ltd (IIHFL) is planning to garner up to Rs 200 cr through non-convertible debentures to support its financing activities. NCDs (Non-Convertible Debentures) are loan-linked bonds issued by a company that cannot be converted into stock and usually offer higher interest rate than that of convertible debentures. The NCD issue is aggregating up to Rs 100 cr with an option to retain over-subscription up to Rs 100 cr for issuance of additional NCDs aggregating to a total of up to Rs 200 cr, as per draft prospectus available with the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Financial Bids For 750 MW Solar Projects To Open Today

Financial bids for 750 MW capacity under the second phase of the ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) will be opened today. The opening of financial bids also come at a time when the United States has dragged India to the WTO alleging that the domestic sourcing norms for the JNNSM Phase-II are discriminating against American companies.

Lanxess Pledges `53 Lakhs P.A. To Teach For India

Lanxess India, a leading specialty chemicals company, is continuing its social responsibility programme by extending its support for Teach For India (TFI), an Indian non-profit organization, which works towards providing quality education to children. Supporting the cause of education, a donation of approximately Rs. 53 lakhs per annum was made by LANXESS. Dr. Joerg Strassburger, MD and Country Representative, Lanxess India Pvt. Ltd. handed over the donation cheque to Gayatri Lobo, Chief Operating Officer, Teach For India (TFI).

Govt Clears GlaxoSmithKline's `6,400 Cr FDI Proposal

The government yesterday cleared Rs 6,400 crore FDI proposal of global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline to acquire additional 24.33 per cent stake in its India arm. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal of GlaxoSmithKline Pte Limited, Singapore for acquisition of 24.33 percent shares in existing Indian subsidiary company of GSK Group. The said acquisition "would be done by way of a voluntary open offer under SEBI (SAST Regulations) in the pharmaceutical sector," an official statement said yesterday.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Sunidhi calls a ‘Buy’ on Aries Agro CMP: `59 Target `87

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TCS to manage global IT infrastructure for Diageo Govt approves financial assistance of Rs 77.4 crore to HMT MCX CFO Hemant Vastani resigns NCDEX, IPGA ink pact to raise effectiveness of trade tools DoT issues telecom M&A guidelines Cabinet nod for independent Coal Regulator Rupee ends 3 paise down at 62.23 against US dollar.

Intended to Check Corporate Scams in listed companies. Will also have necessary safeguards to protect whistle-blowers from victimisation By A Business reporter

mid a growing number of scams related to corrupt practices in corporate India, market watchdog Sebi has decided to make it mandatory for listed companies to have a whistle-blower mechanism for their employees and directors. The mechanism would also need to have necessary safeguards to protect whistle-blowers from victimization, while checks would also be required against any misuse of this facility aimed at encouraging directors and employees to report genuine concerns and any wrongdoings at their company. While the new Companies Act also provides for certain classes of companies being required to establish a vigil mechanism for their directors and employees, Sebi has now decided to incorporate a provision in this regard in its new Corporate Governance Code for listed firms. The Code has been approved by the Sebi board and would be soon notified by the regulator. According to an internal document prepared by Sebi on this issue,

a proposal to make whistle-blower mechanism compulsory for listed companies has been favoured by a vast majority. The proposal received 19 comments in its favour and just one against it, Sebi said. The whistle-blower mechanism, popular in many developed nations, provides an opportunity for employees to report any misdoings within their company. Sebi's Primary Markets Advisory Committee in fact recommended that the whistle blower mechanism should be made available to all employees, as well as other stakeholders of the company. It also suggested that the whistle blower policy of the company should be widely publicised to the target segments. Sebi, however, concluded that the mechanism would ideally be kept open only for internal stakeholders such as employees and directors. "Other external stakeholders are not totally within the powers of the company and have other avenues for redressal of their concerns. Hence, the proposal may be aligned with the Companies Act, 2013 and whistle blowing mechanism may be

restricted to directors and employees only," Sebi said. At present, a listed company may establish a mechanism for employees to report to the management, their concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the company's code of conduct or ethics policy. However, it is currently not mandatory for companies to have a whistle blower mechanism. Sebi said the guiding principles of corporate governance enlisted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs stress the need to have well laid out Whistle-Blower Policy mechanism."The need for an effective legislation is essential in India with the growing number of scams related to corrupt practices in corporate India. "There are global legislations in place, which protect whistle blowers such as The Public Interest Disclosure Act, 1998, in the UK (which protects whistle blowers from victimisation and dismissal) and the Sarbanes Oxley Act, 2002 (which provides for the protection of whistle blowers and is applicable even to employees in public listed companies)," it added.

India Recorded 8% Annual Average Economic Growth In 11th Plan By A Business Reporter

ndia has recorded an average annual economic growth rate of 8% during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12) compared to targeted 9%, Parliament was informed yesterday. "The shortfall in achievement of (various growth targets) can be attributed both to internal and external factors viz. global slowdown, fluctuations in international prices, In its advance estimates, Central Statistics Office (CSO) has pegged the economic growth in the current fiscal at 4.9% which would be slightly higher than 4.5% achieved in 2011-12. strong inflationary pressures and negative growth in agriculture due to drought like situation," Planning Minister Rajeev Shukla said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. He said India's annual average economic growth rate remained at 8% compared to the targeted 9% for the 11th Plan. Besides the farm sector grew at an average rate of 3.7% as against 4% targeted in the five year policy period. As against an annual average

growth of 10-11% envisaged for the industry during the period, the actual annual average growth stood at 7.2% during the plan period. Services sector grew at an average rate of 9.7% per annum compared to the targeted 9-11% in the five year period, he said in the reply. Meanwhile in another written reply to the House, Shukla said, "several steps have been undertaken to address the slowdown in GDP growth, including the setting of Cabinet Committee on Investment to fast track large infrastructure projects, strengthening of financial and banking sector and steps to increase infrastructure financing." According to the statement, the Approach to the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) had envisaged 9% annual average economic growth rate which was later fixed at 8% by the National Development Council (NDC) in December 2012 while approving the five year policy. These growth targets for the 12th Plan would be reassessed in the midterm appraisal of the five year policy in 2014-15. In the backdrop of lower economic growth rates of 4.5% in first year of 12th Plan (2012-13) and 4.9% in second year (2013-14), the

annual average economic growth rate target for the entire five year policy could be revised downwards, it is felt.

As G20 leaders' prepare to meet tomorrow

IMF Raises Inflation Concerns By Chandra Shekhar

he International Monetary Fund has asked high inflation countries, like India to strengthen their fiscal and monetary policy frame work to tackle price rise. Striking a cautious note on the global economy ahead of the G20 meet in Sidney, the multilateral agency has said domestic demand in many emerging markets has been weaker than expected, partly due to tighter financial conditions."On the monetary front, economies where inflation is still relatively high, or where policy credibility has come into question, need to continue tightening monetary policy in the context of strengthened policy frameworks

G20 businesses explore $57 trn infra funding opportunity

group of businessmen from G20 nations have decided to explore funding opportunities in infrastructure in different countries, including India, that require a whopping USD 57 trillion through 2030. In a statement, infrastructure and invest(India and Turkey)," IMF said in a note prepared for the G20 leaders' meet starting on February 22. Global economic activity has slowly witnessed an uptick on the back of improved prospects in the developed world, even as many emerging nations, including India, are facing challenges on multiple fronts. Faced with persistently high inflation, India's central bank has embraced a hawkish monetary stance, although the economy is growing at a slower pace than previous years. The IMF said in India, growth should firm up further, thanks to project approvals by the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI). The CCI has cleared 296 projects

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worth Rs 6.6 lakh crore by Januaryend. To promote financial stability and ensure sustainable medium-term growth, the IMF said India needs to remove supply bottlenecks to strengthen exports. Key emerging economies (Brazil, India, and China), which were a main engine of global growth in recent years, are experiencing slower potential growth. In Brazil and India, the slowdown reflects infrastructure and regulatory bottlenecks, the IMF said. "Infrastructure needs are high in emerging economies, especially those that are experiencing supply bottlenecks (eg: Brazil, India)," it added. For India, the IMF further said, there was a need for sustainable

ment task force of B20 - a grouping of business leaders of G20 nations - said its focus in 2014 will be on making recommendations to the G20 to help direct flow of capital and capability to infrastructure projects across the globe. fiscal consolidation and reorientation of spending toward investment and social sectors, requiring subsidy reform and an overhaul of taxation. "In emerging market economies, credible macro economic policies and frameworks, alongside exchange rate flexibility, are critical to weather turbulence," IMF said. It said advanced economies premature withdrawal of monetary stimulus by advanced economies "will result in tighter external financial conditions, lower capital inflows, and possibly further bouts of volatility in capital flows for emerging economies." On the fiscal front, emerging economies need to ensure policy credibility. (PTI)

Celebrating rare talent: Lalita Pawar

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Rajesh V. Gaur and Suneel V. Gaur chronicle the life and times of popular actress Lalita Pawar on her death anniversary

ebruary 24 is the death anniversary of Lalita Pawar, a rare actor who gave meanness, comedy and pathos a rare conviction on screen. She understood just how a smirk or a glare could give the audience more insight into the depths of a person’s personality, than a long dialogue. Pawar, one of Hindi cinema’s all-time greats, belonged to a rare breed of actors who lived a character on screen, and whose realistic portrayals gave meaning to many a role. In a career spanning over six decades – from the beginning of the silent era till her death – Pawar was one of the few actors who drew admiration for her effortless ability to churn out realistic performances. A powerhouse of talent, she managed to provide a delectable fare of comedy, tragedy and pathos in more

than 500 films that she featured in. Though her best films were when she played an elderly woman, it is said that she was one of the most glamorous heroines of Hindi cinema in the pre-Independence era. Pawar suffered partial facial paralysis and an eye injury at a young age, after an onscreen slap by Bhagwan Dada proved to be too severe for her. However, she turned this handicap into an asset when she resumed after three years . Pawar carved a niche for herself through sinister and devious characters and sent shivers down the spines of the audience with newer forms of vengeful postures and acidic dialogues. Thanks to her, the Indian mother-in law received an iconic stature. Pawar loved playing the role of a vamp and in films like ‘Sasural’, ‘Su-

jaata’, ‘Sau Din Saas Ke’ and ‘Gharana’, to name a few, she exemplified versatility in varied roles. To this day she is remembered for her immaculate performances as Mrs. D’Sa in ‘Anari’, the banana seller in ‘Shree 420’, Sita Devi in ‘Professor’, and Dilip Kumar’s mother in ‘Daag’. These four performances, as well as her depiction of the wily, hunchbacked Manthra in TV series ‘Ramayan’, are enough to tell you that she is one of the immortals of Hindi cinema. Alas, in 1998, Pawar, met a sad and lonesome end in Pune. Hindi cinema has completed a 100 years and it is perhaps time for filmmakers to recognisen the enormous contribution of unsung actors and actresses, who should be nurtured with care and affection, especially in an age when it is difficult to find exceptional talent.

Madhuri praises Shah Rukh, Salman for their devotion to work

‘I am a very private person’ A says Alia Bhatt as she talks to Sandeep Hattangadi about her latest release ‘Highway’

How tough was it for you to get into the skin of your character in Highway? I play the role of a Delhi-based girl Veera Tripathy in ‘Highway’. Veera is from a wealthy family and is kidnapped by an uncouth trucker played by Randeep Hooda. She travels all over India with him and ultimately falls in love with him. The only hectic part of the film was the extensive travelling since it is a road film.

What was your experience working with Imtiaz Ali? You do not get an opportunity to do a film with a director like Imtiaz Ali right after you debut. I am glad Imtiaz felt that I suited the role of Veera and signed me for his film, even before ‘Student of The Year’ was released. The main difference between Karan Johar and Imtiaz Ali is that while Karan is a director who likes to see the monitor and plan his shots, Imtiaz is a live director who visualizes as the shoot is on and seldom looks at the monitor when he is shooting. Were you skeptical about being paired with Randeep Hooda, who is older than you? It is true that after working in ‘Student of The Year’ with young heroes like Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra, I have been paired opposite Randeep Hooda who is slightly older to me, but we hit it off. After all, you are only playing a character in a film, and it doesn’t really matter who is the actor paired opposite you, and whether he as old as you or not. Is ‘Highway’ a heroine oriented film? I would say the real hero of ‘Highway’ is Randeep Hooda, while I play a catalyst.

You have apprently sung a song composed by A.R. Rehman. Yes I have. He has also shot for the promotional song with me, which will be the highlight of the film.

Varun, Siddharth and are on your second films in just one year. How are you feeling? I am glad that all three of us who and started off with Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year’ are now coming up with our second releases individually. While Siddharth has already come up with his film ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’, I am coming up with ‘Highway’ and Varun is all set to follow me with ‘Main Tera Hero’. What have you learnt from your dad Mahesh Bhatt? I have learnt a lot from my dad, especially about having firm will power. What I like about my dad is that he has a strong opinion about every thing though it does not mean that he does not care for any one. Although I want him to direct me in a film of his, it is unlikely that he will resume direction for any actor.

Are you dating Varun Dhawan? I do not talk about my personal life. Even if I am dating any actor, I will be the last person to shout it out from the roof-tops because it is not in my nature. I am a very private person. Will you also take to direction like your dad and cousins Mohit Suri and Vishesh Bhatt? I don’t think that I am cut out for direction. In fact, I feel that I would fail as a director. I want to open my own restaurant, since I am a foodie. What next? After ‘Highway’, I will be seen in ‘2 States’ in which I play a modern Tamil-Brahmin girl. However, my character is not a caricature of the girl in Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name. The second movie is ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya’, where I play a Punjabi girl.

ctress Madhuri Dixit, who has shared screen space with both superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, says that she admires the passion both actors have for their work. Madhuri, who worked with Shah Rukh in hit films like ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ and ‘Devdas’, also performed with him during a recent tour ‘Temptations Reloaded’ in Malaysia. “I really had a great time working with Shah Rukh Khan. He recently injured his leg, but still has so much strength in him. I don’t know where he gets the strength and energy from. He is very passionate about his work even today,” Madhuri told PTI. She is also amazed with the work that her other co-star Salman is doing these days. “I see a completely different Salman now. Earlier, he was mischievous, but today, he is more relaxed and wants to do good work. I find that he is a lot more committed,” Madhuri said.

The Dreaded Cop

pt to add another In what seems to be an attematile acting career, vers colourful dimension to his tor Arif Zakaria – last ac TV seasoned theatre and en as dreaded senior seen in ‘Jism-2’ – will be se Jai Prakkash’s ‘Dee cop Dhoble in director ich is releasing Saturday Night’ (‘DSN’) wh kone reports... today. Chaitanya Padu

hen asked to comment on his decision to play this controversial character, the affable Arif, with an impish smile, says, “This is the role of an honest, senior police officer who has his own peculiar style of functioning and dealing with anti-social activities. It is inspired by a real-life Mumbai city police officer, but there are many more shades to my character. Except for the surname, there is no similarity in my appearance as far as the real-life ACP is concerned.” But, was Zakaria – who has worked with Deepa Mehta in ‘Earth 1947’ – okay with working with relatively unknown female co-stars? “Yes, there are upcoming actresses in ‘Dee Saturday’, but the rest of the cast comprises amazing actors like Prashant Narayanan, Aman Verma and Mushtaqbhai. Besides, I had full faith in Jai Prakkash, who has directed Manisha Koirala in two of his previous movies,” says Zakaria, who is certain that the audience will identify with and enjoy the movie, which he describes as a thriller drama with an underlying social message.

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he movie viewing experience in a multiplex is quite different from the old single screen, and it’s not just projection and sound quality. It was surprising to find a large au-

RINGSIDE VIEW Deepa Gahlot dience for an early morning show of a recent masala film, and an almost packed stall, which, of course, doesn’t exist in multiplexes. The stall audience goes to see a film to enjoy it and they do anyhow, making loud (and sometimes crude) comments, they laugh raucously, applaud random scenes and sing along with popular numbers. The balcony audience is mostly peering into their smartphones or necking in corner seats; how much of the film they actually catch is doubtful.

the chai-samosa-popcorn doesn’t cost a fortune. If the film turns out to be awful, the small outlay doesn’t pinch. But, it is equally true that a film that requires concentration or an emotional investment from the audience, is best watched in a quiet multiplex with a small crowd of movie lovers, willing to spend time and money on an offbeat film. The other, totally nostalgia-inducing incident was coming across scalpers selling tickets of this same masala film in ‘black’. It has been ages since a ‘blackwalla’ was spotted outside a cinema, the online booking and home delivery of tickets has made the scalper redundant, but then the downmarket single screen is not online and it targets what we call the rickshaw-wala audience—a catch-all term to describe the working class male who spends his Friday morning watching a film with his favourite star in it. In the really good ol’ days when front stall seats withA scene from the film 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela' out cushioning, actually cost four aanas, this species of moviegoer was Whatever we may say about In- friend emotions are also thrown in, called the chavanni class. dian cinema changing for the better, so much the better. Hearing sounds Ticket rates have multiplied many when an old-fashioned action-emo- of merriment around, somehow times over since then, aana no tion-drama kind of film comes makes even a dreary film enjoyable, longer exists, 25p and 50p coins are along, it is clear what the masses and very rarely does a multiplex not in use any more, but in spirit, it’s like. They want familiar elements-- screen get this kind of first day first the chavanni class that makes or a lot of dialoguebaazi and naach show crowd. breaks a film, no matter what the gaana, an item number or two and Then, to make the movie-going multiplex snob spends. slick stunts; if some family and more fun, the tickets are cheap and

Salman gate crashes ‘Bang Bang’ shoot halts as Kat’s ill into ‘No Entry’ K T

Salman Khan

here has been all kinds of positive talks ever since Boney Kapoor and director Anees Bazmee announced the making of 'No Entry Mein Entry', which is a sequel to their earlier film 'No Entry' which released in 2005. Salman Khan has loved the subject and has given dates to shoot for the film from June onwards. Fardeen Khan who has been out of action for quite some time has finally found a meaty role in the same film and has lost weight and is looking very good and even hot as they say to try his best to make a comeback with the film. The film has a very seasoned and versatile actor like Anil Kapoor which can keep them on their toes all through the making of the film. Another highlight of the film is that there will be ten leading ladies in the film with the three actors.

‘Tina & Lolo’ director

unny Leone who took Bollywood by storm with her debut film 'Jism 2' has been quite active with multiple films on the anvil. In fact it's her packed schedule that has made the headlines. Apparently, Sunny who was shooting for her next film 'Tina & Lolo' had to leave the shoot in Malaysia mid way and return to Mumbai to promote the music of her film 'Ragini MMS 2'. What's more it was said that the makers of 'Tina & Lolo' had to bear the cost of travel as well as reschedule the shoot for their film to accommodate Sunny. However, reacting strongly to these rumours, Devang Dholakia, the director of 'Tina & Lolo' says, "I don't understand how such

atrina Kaif, who is presently shooting for her upcoming film 'Bang Bang', has not been keeping too well since the past few months and on Wednesday, she got so unwell that the makers of the film had to cancel the shoot. Sources claim that Katrina felt under the weather on Tuesday. However, despite that she worked for a few hours. But when she didn't recover on Wednesday, the makers decided to cancel the shoot. Katrina fell sick during her US trip with alleged beau Ranbir Kapoor, post which she went to stay with her family in London. A source claims that Kat has been travelling and shooting non-stop since that trip and that it may have taken a toll on her health. The British beauty rehearsed vigorously for 'Dhoom 3' and post that she started shooting for 'Jagga Jasoos', 'Phantom' and now, 'Bang Bang'. With the freezing weather in Shimla and Manali, she fell sick once again and hence, the director of 'Bang Bang' Siddharth Anand decided to give her a break. Another insider says that the shoot was cancelled owing to location issues. 'Bang Bang' is the official remake of Hollywood film 'Knight And Day' and Hrithik Roshan will play the male lead in the Katrina Kaif film.

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Sunny Leone

news has been circulated. It is true that we were in Malaysia shooting for our film but we were more than happy to accommodate Sunny. After all, we are all in the film making business and must support each other during our promotions. All of us, from producers, to directors to actors and the many technicians involved in making a film work long and hard to create a product that we hope will be appreciated by the audiences." Venting his anger further, Dholakia added, "As such, it is very disheartening when our lead actors cannot promote the film due to date issues. Sunny is a very committed actor and has worked extremely hard on both 'Ragini MMS 2' and my film 'Tina & Lolo'.

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First look of YRF’s ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ unveiled

The first look of Yash Raj Films' upcoming movie 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' has been unveiled. The film features Ayushmann Khurrana as the male lead and will mark the debut of YRF employee Bhumi Pednekar as a Bollywood actress. The first still from the movie showcases the two actors as a simple, middle class married couple. While Ayushmann is seen in his out of the bed look, Bhumi is seen wearing a sari. Like Parineeti Chopra, Bhumi too used to work for YRF. While Parineeti used to work in Yash Raj's marketing department, Pednekar used to work there as a casting director. The film will be produced by Maneesh Sharma and will be helmed by Sharat Katariya.

J.P. Dutta’s daughter to debut opposite Nafisa Ali’s son

After the much hyped association of Aditya Panscholi's son and Suneil Shetty's daughter, two other veterans joining hands will be J.P. Dutta and Nafisa Ali. Dutta's daughter Nidhi will be making her on screen debut with Nafisa Ali's son Ajit Sodhi. Defying rumours of debuting with 'Border 2', the two will be seen romancing each other in an urban love story. J.P. Dutta plans to produce his daughter's film which will be directed by Binoy Gandhi. Binoy is new in the director's circuit but has assisted Kunal Kohli previously along with directing 'Ishq Holiday', a 45 minute feature film. However, J.P. Dutta is also planning to revive memories of his biggest hit 'Border' as the filmmaker is planning a sequel to the same.

Ranbir chats with Imtiaz, Alia on the ‘Highway’ truck!

Vidya in ‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’ was a big relief: Farhan

arhan Akhtar plays a quirky husband in his upcoming film 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' and the actor says his character in the romantic-comedy completely relied on Vidya Balan, who is starring opposite him. Farhan said it was a big relief when director Saket Chaudhary told him that Vidya is cast opposite him in the film because it was important that the two actors shared a good chemistry. "Vidya is a brilliant actress. I have full respect for her as a performer and when you work with a good actor your performance also tends to get better. When I heard that Vidya was opposite me, it was a big relief. I knew that it will be a smooth ride thereafter," Farhan told PTI in an interview.

Ranbir Kapoor, who had essayed the lead role in Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar', recently had a candid chitchat with the filmmaker and Alia Bhatt about their upcoming film 'Highway', for an English news channel. Ranbir, who had seen an early cut of 'Highway', loved the film so much that he didn't want to lose an opportunity to talk about the movie with his filmmaker friend and the leading lady, Alia. The trio talked about 'Highway' at Mumbai's Film City, where they moved around in the truck from the film. Produced by Window Seat Films and presented by Sajid Nadiadwala, 'Highway' will be released worldwide by UTV Motion Pictures today.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 711

ENIGMA CODE 711

ACROSS: 1 Undresses - till there's only one Kentish soldier left? (6,2,3,4) 9 Suffer abandoning Saigon with the last of the Vietnamese (7) 10 Reg and Paul having become entangled with this sound stopper (3-4) 11 After all, I had gone off key a shade (5) 12 English capitalist finds purpose in Church festival (9) 13 Sum is made hesitantly on this machine! (9) 15 Good sorts (5) 16 Say why you twice see a shrub (5) 18 Refusal to give credit? (9) 20 More formal celebrity at church? That’s right! (9) 23 Post office dog may suddenly appear from below (3-2) 24 Employment left, a letter is futile (7) 25 A fabric in dispute? (2,5) 26 Unsuccessful attempt to locate the orchard (9,6) DOWN: 1 Set Fred’s faculty into disarray, according to this reddening agent (7,8) 2 Not much you can't see down there (7) 3 Elvis's wife will gladly answer your Paris call (9) 4 Not those for which the sea is endless (5) 5 Confident the new variety of aster will bring in prizes (9) 6 Crossing Atlantic state, gaze at lofty dwelling (5) 7 Led a nun astray, but not charged ! (7) 8 Forms of utterance expectable during oratorical numbers are

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

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The Clue: Restaurant

T T

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE COEVAL, ALCOVE, CALVES, CLEAVE, EVOLVE, LEAVES, VASSAL

metaphors, etc (7,2,6) 14 Agree with the children in a minor matter (4-5) 15 What cheap razor blades are sold at? (4,5)

17 Fellow put on English gold hat (7) 19 I am a model, one who takes people in (7) 21 A box for Jane's lover's heart (5) 22 Raises backs (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Offpeak, 8 Queen-bee, 9 Lour, 10 Skeleton keys, 12 Trunks, 13 Near east, 14 Unfashionable, 18 Theorist, 20 Brenda, 21 Severe critic, 23 Hair, 24 Pasadena, 25 Presage. DOWN: 2 Frou-frou, 3 Person of note, 4 Atheists, 5 Fedora, 6 Abbe, 7 Density, 8 Queen Victoria, 11 Knee-breeches, 15 No bother, 16 Enduring, 17 St Asaph, 19 Ibexes, 22 Vise.

QUICK CROSS 711

ACROSS: 1. Dispur's state 6. Fungus wannabe 7. Went swiftly 8. Edit, perhaps 9. Avian abodes

MATH PYRAMID 711 The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

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DOWN: 1. Ghostly white 2. __ the rod and spoil the brat 3. Marsh hens 4. Give it _ ___! (1,4) 5. Ancient Persians

MATHDOKU 711

HIDATO 711

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

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

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Libra 6th Magh Krishnapaksha Swati Tula (Libra) R.T. Black 7

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will succeed in implementing your new plans in business. If there is a need for a loan, you will receive all the assistance from banks or financial institutions. The employed can look forward to a major promotion. Senior employees will get nominated to the highest office. Those in the field of media or fine arts will be in the limelight. Youngsters can look forward to playful romantic interludes with one such association getting to be a bit more than a casual affair. BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, elegant, soft spoken, healthy and long-lived. Will have sensitive feet. Independent, at times rigid but will attain all good things of life. Will be helpful caring to loved ones. A career in an artistic or creative field or diplomatic sphere will lead to gains. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will have a busy profitable day at work. Some of you will take charge of an important project, which will assure a steady income. You will be feeling much more confident of yourself. You will be able to get ahead with your plans which until now may have faced one delay or another. Love life is exciting and if keen on getting married you are likely to get engaged soon. Troubled relationships improve.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): A good financial position is indicated. A purchase of some property or house will be an asset that you have been planning for long. If you have taken any loan earlier now is the time you can pay back and clear all the dues. Happiness and excitement is all around. In your daily routine you could meet someone interesting and strike a friendship. This could lead to an exciting romance.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Make use of an opportunity to go out and visit a new place of recreation or go outdoors on a picnic. You will feel refreshed. It would be better to personally visit an elder to sort out an issue rather than writing a letter, or speaking over phone. Try to give things a more personal touch.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Expansion of your work activities may include trying your hand at some creative activity. This is a good chance to work on something that you have always wanted. Future prospects look very bright. You can also look forward to some great times with loved ones and a spontaneous outing.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Let bygones be bygones. You are giving too much importance to an incident which is insignificant. Try not to let emotions come in the way of reason. There are much larger issues at hand that need your attention. Perhaps you are being overly anxious and thinking too much. Just let it go. Showing care or concern will be good for strained relationships. You can work wonders if you put heart and soul in your efforts.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): An unconscious urge to seek a change seems to be gnawing at you making it difficult to give your work and responsibilities their due attention. Do not force issues; the time has not come yet. What happens according to nature has a more lasting and sustaining result. The old could give way for new or your may discover a new meaning and strength in what exists.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): A chance to travel abroad on work is advantageous. You may have company this evening, which could lead to a late night. Nervous tension could result because you may be preoccupied with too many things today. Try to relax. The gentle care of your mate or beloved will make you feel much better.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Gains are indicated through real estate or property. Some of you will buy a new house or move your residence. Students specializing in any particular chosen field will achieve success. They may also receive offers for jobs as trainees to be absorbed in the company later. A day you will remember. Excitement, adventure and new contacts fill the day with activity you enjoy.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You are doing well in your career and profession. Yet a feeling of unease creeps in. This is just a passing phase. Bide your time. An interesting proposal from out-of- town may need a trip. Wait until you receive a more concrete offer. Do not show your anxiety. Your attitude may puzzle a person who is ardently drawn to you. Perhaps it has not struck you at all. Discreet damage control is needed.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Financially your position is strong and you will be able to consolidate your place more after having proved yourself to those that matter. You may encounter some trouble when traveling to work and may be late for an appointment as a result of this. However others will understand. You depend too much on friends for emotional support and they can take advantage. Work on finding the strength within yourself.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Various new opportunities to improve your circumstances are indicated. Last minute hitches and obstacles will have to be overcome before you arrive at any major decision. You will also enjoy the favors of people placed in high positions who will be supportive and helpful. There is a going to be a new romantic interest in your life. If single there are good possibilities for a happy future together.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will have to pursue a payment you have been expecting. There will be urgent needs for funds for a certain payment that was due for a later period comes up now due to a technical fault. Heavy expenses at home could also prove irksome under the present situation. Your mate or sweetheart will be in a good mood and can share your frustrations and disappointments of a difficult day you had.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4899 ACROSS: 1 Dr. Verghese ___ : big name in co-operative milk sector? (6) 5 Drinking vessel (3) 8 "Little Caesar" role (4) 9 Self-confident words (1,3) 10 Making more comfortable? (6) 11 A type of leather, sometimes dressed with the animal hair retained (9) 13 H, e.g. (4) 15 Gentle handling, initially (3) 16 ___ the land : cultivates the land? (5) 17 Object or refuse, in a way (5) 20 Triumph, be successful (3) 22 Gujarat's animal sanctuary Sasan ___ (3) 23 Robust (5) 24 ___ of Terror : period of French history from about March 1793 to July 1794? (5) 26 Small stocky dog (3) 27 Days gone by (4) 28 Alexipharmic (9) 31 Halogen element (6) 32 ___ down : say no, politely and firmly? (4) 33 Puts on clothing, hat, etc. (4) 34 Goddess of abundance and fertility "sop" anagram? (3) 35 Remained or resided (6) DOWN: 1 Pummels, works on dough (6) 2 Notorious Russian monk among puritans (8) 3 Costal birds (4) 4 Each night (7) 5 Trig. function (5) 6 Sty dwellers (4) 7 State neighbouring Assam (7) 12 Electronic Library Sys. (3) 14 Separates cotton seeds from raw cotton; alcoholic drinks? (4) 18 Like custard (4) 19 In the ____ : having support of less than half, in a way? (8) 20 Tired, eroded or corroded? (4,3) 21 ___ the crease : avoids oneself from

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SUDOKU 2085 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: T equals G

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

getting run-out, perhaps? (7) 24 Deep groove (3) 25 Decapitate (6) 26 Small lakes (5)

29 __ __ uncertain terms : quite emphatically? (2,2) 30 ___ in thought : meditating, in a way? (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Bing, 4 Ajanta, 8 Iso, 10 CCII, 13 Playmate, 14 Holland, 15 Subtle, 17 Break bail, 21 ANC, 22 Erg, 23 Ifs, 26 Karnataka, 27 Adorns, 28 Tailors, 32 The aged p, 34 Onto, 35 Pan, 36 Insets, 37 Defy. DOWN: 1 Bach, 2 Neil, 3 ESPN, 5 Joyful, 6 Nda, 7 A fever, 9 Old, 11 Cobra, 12 Iliac, 15 Sign, 16 Tufa, 18 Ento, 19 Beas, 20 Arr, 23 Italo, 24 Skirt, 25 Mantri, 26 Knight, 28 Tdp, 29 A par, 30 Onze, 31 Sony, 33 EIS.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1904 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The people I distrust most are those who want to improve our lives but have only one course of action

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 35 average; 40 good; 45 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: EXCLUSION, lexicon, oxen, unisex.

Yesterday’s

INJURED DHONI RULED OUT OF ASIA CUP

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EW DELHI: Under-fire Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was today ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament due to a side-strain injury that he suffered during the second Test in New Zealand, paving the way for Virat Kohli to lead the side. “MS Dhoni has been ruled out of the forthcoming Asia Cup, to be played in Bangladesh, in FebruaryMarch 2014. He sustained a Grade I left side-strain injury during the course of the second Test against New Zealand. He will be undergoing rehabilitation for ten days,” BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said in a statement. Tamil Nadu’s wicketkeeper-

batsman Dinesh Kartik has been picked as Dhoni’s replacement. “The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked Dinesh Kartik as his replacement in the Indian squad for the tournament. Virat Kohli will lead India in the competition,” the statement said. Kohli has been India’s standout batsman in recent years, stamping his mark in almost every overseas tour with impressive knocks. India will join arch-rivals Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and debutants Afghanistan in the tournament that will start on February 25 and run until March 8. India will begin their campaign with a match against Sri Lanka on February 28, before locking horns

with Pakistan on March 2. Dhoni’s captaincy has been a subject of intense criticism following India’s 0-1 defeat in the two-match Test series in New Zealand. While former India skipper Sourav Ganguly called Dhoni’s captaincy “obnoxious”, Rahul Dravid termed it defensive. India have lost their last four series abroad starting with the 4-0 rout suffered in England and ending with the loss to New Zealand on Tuesday. Away from home, Dhoni has captained India in 23 Tests, of which they have won five, lost 11 and drawn seven.

EW DELHI: Former captain Rahul Dravid feels it is time for Zaheer Khan to start deliberating on his future as it would be difficult for the senior pacer to survive the rigours of five Test matches when India tour England later this year. Zaheer, who made a comeback to the Test team during the disastrous tours of South Africa and New Zealand after a long injury lay-off, failed to trouble the batsmen. Although he bowled 51 overs and took a five-wicket haul in the second innings of the Wellington Test against New Zealand recently, he looked far from impressive. “Can he survive five Test matches in England? I am not so sure,” Dravid was quoted as saying by ‘ESPNcricinfo’. “I think it is a question he deeply

AHORE: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas said that India should not be judged on the basis of their poor performances in the recent tours of South Africa and New Zealand as they would be a potent force for the upcoming Asia Cup in Bangladesh. “It would be a mistake to judge the Indian team on basis of their recent performances because the conditions are totally different in Bangladesh,” the newly-appointed Pakistan cricket consultant, Abbas told PTI at Gaddafi stadium here. “There will be something at the back of their minds that they lost these series but it will not be a factor to rule them out of the Asia Cup,” he said.

A B De Villiers scores another 50 as SA total 214 for five P

ORT ELIZABETH (South Africa): Bad light stopped play with South Africa on 214 for five on the opening day of the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park on Thursday. AB De Villiers has 51 and JP Duminy has two. This was Villiers 12 successive fifty in his last 12 Tests, the most by any player. Earlier, a century stand from Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis led South Africa to 145 for three at tea. Elgar, who took 42 minutes to get off the mark at the start, was unbeaten on 61 at the interval with AB de Villiers 13 not out. Opener Elgar and Du Plessis (55) dug South Africa out of early trouble as the side teetered on 11 for

two. The pair added 112 for the third wicket before the latter was caught at short leg off the bowling of spinner Nathan Lyon. The pitch does not have the pace and bounce of Pretoria where Mitchell Johnson ripped through the SA order to finish with 12 wickets as the tourists recorded a crushing 281-run win in the first test.Johnson still managed to land some early body blows in Port Elizabeth but the Australian pace attack has generally bowled a fuller length, hoping to utilise the swing on offer under overcast conditions. Having won the toss and elected to bat, captain Graeme Smith was first out with the total on 10.

Sangakkara’s ton seals one-day series for Sri Lanka HAKA: Kumar Sangakkara continued his awesome batting form in Bangladesh as Sri Lanka won the second one-dayer by 61 runs in Dhaka today to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the threematch series. The left-hander, who scored 319 and 105 in the second Test earlier

India team returns home after dismal tour of New Zealand UMBAI: The Indian cricket team M led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni returned from New Zealand after losing both One-day International and Test series, in what turned out to a disastrous tour. Soon after landing here last night, all the team members took connecting flights to their respective cities. India lost the five-match ODI series 0-4, followed by two-Test rubber 0-1 against a lowly ranked New Zealand. The Indian cricketers now have a short break prior to leaving for Bangladesh on February 23 to compete in the Asia Cup.

Zaheer must contemplate future: Dravid

Abbas warns Pakistan of complacency against struggling India

this month after making 75 in the first Test, hit a fluent 128 off 115 balls to lift Sri Lanka to 289-6. Bangladesh, facing a must-win situation after losing the first match, caved in under pressure and were dismissed for 228 with seven overs to spare at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium.Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim

top-scored with 79 off 83 balls and opener Anamul Haque made 42, but none of the other batsmen settled in as Sri Lanka grabbed wickets at regular intervals. Lasith Malinga, Sachithra Senanayake, Thisara Perera and Ajantha Mendis picked up two wickets each.

needs to ask himself. He doesn’t want to end up being someone who struggles his way through to the end. It can be really hard. And we have seen, he struggled to back up time and time again in these two series. So that’s an issue he needs to consider, Indian selectors need to consider,” he said. With 311 wickets in 92 Tests, Zaheer is the second most successful India seamer after Kapil Dev but his career has been plagued by injuries. Dravid said he would hate to see Zaheer end his career on a low. “He has been a great bowler for India, arguably the finest India fast bowler since Kapil Dev. I would hate to see Zaheer Khan end his career bowling 120-125 kph and limp away from international cricket. “He has done a great job to get himself fit for these two series and to be fair, he has bowled well in patches, he has

bowled consistently,” said Dravid. Talking about Indian spinners, Dravid said in the past also they had struggled in overseas conditions and people need to be patient with them. “We will need to show some patience with our spinners, whether it is R Ashwin or whether it’s (Ravindra) Jadeja, it’s early days for both in international cricket,” he said. “We have seen some greats of Indian cricket, including Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, take a long time to get used to bowling with a Kookaburra ball in overseas conditions. “I thought we were a little bit impatient with Ashwin. We haven’t given him as much a run as I would like, so I think there is an opportunity for him to get back into the side and play a few more games. He will only learn if he play more games,” insisted Dravid.

Sehwag to captain MCC in match against Durham

ONDON: India Test discard Virender Sehwag has been roped in to captain the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) squad in a four-day Champion County match against Durham starting March 23 in Abu Dhabi. “Virender Sehwag and Muttiah Muralitharan have been confirmed as part of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) squad that will travel to Abu Dhabi next month,” the MCC said in a statement. Muralitharan will lead the team in the preceding Emirates Twenty20 tournament. Also in the squad are England’s Monty Panesar and Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Prasanna Jayawardene, as well as a host of young county players including Kent’s Daniel Bell-Drummond, Lancashire’s Luis Reece and Middlesex opener Sam Robson, who has been in great form for England Lions in Sri Lanka this winter. Virender Sehwag, who is also confirmed to appear in the MCC v Rest of the World Lord’s Bicentenary match on July 5, said: “I was delighted to be asked to play in this match, and being able to captain the MCC side makes it even more of a privilege. “We’re taking a very strong squad out to Abu Dhabi so I’m

sure the standard of cricket on show will be very high. â œIt’s also very exciting to be playing under lights with the pink ball. It’s a big innovation for the game and I’m very keen to be involved in any initiative which aims to increase the appeal of cricket to a wider audience,” he added. Nottinghamshire trio Samit Patel, Andre Adams and Harry Gurney are also included in the squad. Left-arm opening bowler Gurney, a former Leeds/Bradford MCCU cricketer, has been selected for England’s upcoming limited overs tour of the West Indies.

Splendid celebration on cards at Poonawalla Multi Million

By Timur

he Breeders Poonawalla Million – the richest race of the season after the McDowell Signature Derby – is certain to attract huge crowds in its silver jubilee year on Sunday. It sure is going to be a festive occasion. Apart from the race which will have 3-year-old runners all set to provide thrills and chills, there will be plenty of fun, fashion and glamour. In the members' enclosure, members and their guests have been invited for the excitement which will be in the air right through the afternoon. Members can come with

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any number of guests and family members. At the first enclosure, the first five thousand will get free entry. (The Poonawallas will pay of course) There will be plenty to eat and drink – with brand establishments selling top class food. The first Breeders Million was run in March 1990. The winner of the first race was 'La Gris Cheval' – owned by Mr. Stock, trained by Ivor Fernandes. (What is Ivor doing these days?) and ridden by Bajrang Singh. Later, in 1996, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Dr. Zavaray Poonawalla and Mrs. Behroze Poonawalla – with a flair for fashion, beauty, and style – set their eyes on mak-

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ing the event a household name. In the silver jubilee year, the Poonawalla family is offering – apart from increased contribution to sponsorship are offering a free 'nomination' to the winning owner from the top of the line stalllions standing at the Poonawalla stud farm. In the 'free contest of skill', Renault Duster will be given away as the first prize. There will be several other attraction prizes. You don't have to buy a ticket – from Rs. 500-Rs. 1000 – to be entitled to participate in the contest. Name the first placed horses in the Mrs. B.Z. Poonawalla handing over the keys of the car to Ms. Stephanie Poonawalla race and you get Fernandes won by her in the Free Contest of Skill in the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi Million 2013. Also seen in the picture is Mr. Z.S. Poonawalla. the price.

Janhavi, Saurabh emerge Mithun lifts Navratna with 8-under-62 fastest; triple for Tyron M M

UMBAI: Janhavi Mahadik of St. Xaviers, Andheri was adjudged the fastest sprinter winning golds in the 80m and 50m in the girls under-16 events in the inaugural Inter-school Athletics Championship, hosted by Marol Athletics Association in association with Holy Family Sports at the Holy Family school ground, Andheri (East), here today. The meet attracted over 1000 boys ands girls in various age groups from 30 odd schools from Andheri,Vile Parle and Jogeshwari. Janhavi’s win, particularly in the 80m event was a close affair as she trailed initially before overtaking her rivals a few metres from the finish line. In the boys under-16 section, Parle’s Pranjpe Vidyalaya’s Saurbh Mayekar struck gold in both 80m and

50m sprints. In the boys under-14, Omkar Prabhu, of St. John’s, ended with a double. He triumphed in the 80m as well as in the 200m events. St. Dominic Savio’s Amol surged to a fine start to win the boys under-16 200m run with ease. But the days honours was claimed by Tyron Heredia of hosts Holy Family, as he won the 50m, 80m as well as the 200m events. Individual champions in various age groups: Girls: U-16: Janhavi Mahadik (St. Xavier’s). U-14: Riza Shaikh (St. John’s). U-12; Sanika More (St. Xavier’s). U-10: Mantesh Shaikh (St. Xavier’s). Boys U-16: Saurabh Mayekar (Paranjpe Vidyalaya). U-14: Omkar Prabhu (St. John’s). Boys U-12: Tyron Heredia (Holy Family, Andheri). U-10: Karsyon D’Souza (Holy Family).

UMBAI: Sri Lankan pro Mithun Perera lifted the spirits in the Navratna Ahmedabad camp with a solid improved display to finish with a score of 8-under 62 in Round Two of the Louis Philippe Cup at the par-70 Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Chembur on Thursday. The 27-year-old Perera’s blistering performance equalled the course record set by Rahil Gangjee of AVT Kolkata on Wednesday. It also helped the Ahmedabad team, who were placed fifth after the first round, to complete the two rounds with a nett score of 15-under 265 (133, 132) and leap-frog to the top of the leader-board and a place in the semi-final. The other two members of the team, Vikrant Chopra (72, 70) and Vinod Kumar (65, 70) both had par rounds. Meanwhile, Dev Ellora Laqshya Mumbai had a miserable score of 1-over 141 in the second round for a total score of 4-under 276 and finished at the bottom of nineteam competition.

Rakesh scores for Jolly Boys

M Janhavi Mahadik, of St. Xavier’s, Andheri, who bagged gold in both the 80m and 50m sprints, breasting the tape in the 80m event in a thrilling finish.

UMBAI: SSS Jolly Boys got the better of Veera United FC 1-0 in a closely fought Third Division play-off match of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) league, at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Thursday evening. Rakesh Jhaveri struck the all-important goal for the winning side.

Overnight leaders AVT Kolkata represented by Gangjee, Shankar Das and Chiragh Kumar, finished with an identical total of 15-under 265 (129, 136), but were placed second on a count back. Gangjee who had scorched the course with a 62 could only manage a par score of 70, today while Chiragh and Das, both finished with iden-

tical scores of 68 each. Puravankara Bangalore comprising of Anirban Lahiri (65-67), M Dharma (66-70) and S Chikkarangappa (6668) were third with a combined score of 14-under 266 (131-135), while in fourth position was Krrish Colombo who had a nett score of 11under 269 (131-138). “I enjoyed a good round which included a couple of good putts. I played decent golf, but I think I could have done better,” mentioned Perera, who was a member of the 2012 winning team. Perera had a score of 68 in the opening round, played with a higher level of consistency and had a total of nine birdies, six on the front nine and three on the back. He started with a flourish making a birdie on the first hole. Semi-final line-up: Navratna Ahmedabad vs Krrish Colombo; AVT Kolkata vs Puravankara Bangalore Inter-City Pro-Am scores: 1. Navratna Ahmedabad, 2. Dev Lakshya Ellora Mumbai, 3. DLF Gurgaon.

And the super jackpot will start at – never before has such an offer made – at Rs. 25 lakh! The pool is likely to be one Rs. 50 lakh for the jackpot, a sum of Rs. Ten lakh will be added to the second jackpot. There will be prizes for the best dressed lady, best dressed gentleman and for the best hat on the race course. There will be beautiful models dressed in top of the line outfits – courtesy Delna Poonawalla – with super duper hats. Foreign jockeys who will be riding the Poonawalla Million are C.D. Hays, R . Hughes, R. Wordsworth, Frico D'Silva and J. Fortune.

Al Barkaat register first innings lead

UMBAI: Al Barkaat Malik Mohd. Islam English School (Kurla) followed up their first innings score of 287 with a second innings total of 57 for three at the end of the third day in the Elite final of the Annual Inter School Giles Shield Cricket final. The Kurla school had wrested thefirst innings lead after restricting their rivals to 255. Brief Scores: l Barkaat Malik Mohd. Islam English School (Kurla) 287 all out wkts (Rithik Sharma 38, Naushad Qadree 48, Kesar Thapa 35, Hrithik Ankush 31; Rutwik Rathod 4 wkts for 90 runs, Prashant Pillai 4 wkts for 40 runs) 2nd Inn 57 for 3 wkts (Hem Patel 3 wkts for 9 runs) v/s Swami Vivekanand International (Borivali) 1st Inn 255 all out (Suved Parkar 107, Shlok Iyer 68; Rithik Sharma 3 wkts for 49 runs, Rajesh Sardar 3 wkts for 62 runs)

Campion romp to another big win M

UMBAI: Campion HS, Cooperage Road, continued their good showing as they produced another strong performance to defeat St. Paul’s High School, Dadar by a convincing 4-0 margin in a league match of the 8th Goan Sports Association (GSA) InterSchools (boy’s under-12) football tournament organised by GSA at played their ground, Cross Maidan, on Thursday. Dominating the match from

the start, Campion got their goals through the efforts of Somil Singh, Amartya Patel, Ali Khan and Rishabh Pai, all scoring a goal each. In another match which, was keenly contested, Sacred Heart HS, Santa Cruz overcame St. Joseph’s HS by a narrow 2-1 scoreline. Ridge D'Mello and Utkarsh Bagoria were bang on target for the victors, while St. Joseph pulled one back through Om Gaikwad.

In the third encounter of the day, former champions St. Francis D’Assisi tamed Sir J.J. Fort 2-0. Nathan Correa and Larren Fernandesscored a goal apiece to complete the win. Results – Boy’s under-12: Sacred Heart 2 (Ridge D'Mello, Utkarsh Bagoria) beat St. Joseph 1 (Om Gaikwad); Campion HS 4 (Somil Singh, Amartya Patel, Ali Khan, Rishabh Pai) beat St. Paul 0; St. Francis D’Assisi 2 ( Nathan Correa, Larren Fernandes) beat Sir J.J. Fort 0.

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ONDON: Bayern Munich are in pole position to reach the Champions League quarterfinals after a sublime strike from Toni Kroos inspired the holders’ 2-0 win against 10-man Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side rode their luck in a dramatic last 16 first leg clash at the Emirates Stadium, but their class eventually told as Kroos produced his moment of magic and Thomas Mueller bagged the killer second goal in the closing stages. Bayern survived an early penalty miss from Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil and a squandered spot-kick of their own by David Alaba. But Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had been sent off in the incident that led to Bayern’s penalty and the visitors eventually capitalised on their numerical superiority through Germany midfielders Kroos and Mueller. Bayern will be expected to finish the job in the second leg on March 11, but Arsenal can take heart from their 2-0 win in Munich at the same stage last season, even if that result wasn’t enough to stop Arsene Wenger’s team bowing out on away goals. “Everything went against us. We should have been 3-0 up before they got a sniff in the game,” Wenger said. “We had more problems in the second half with 10 men because they have very good players. What is for sure is we will have a good go in the second leg.” Bayern, treble winners last season, swaggered into north London widely acclaimed as firm favourites to win both the tie and eventually the competition itself to cap another majestic campaign. But Arsenal tore into Bayern with a relish that seemed to shock the Germans and quickly carved out two decent chances, with first Yaya Sanogo and then Santi Cazorla denied by Manuel Neuer. Arsenal’s frenzied start had clearly rattled the visitors

IN BRIEF Ireland stun World T20 champions WIndies

KINGSTON: Ireland added to their list of giant-killing victories with a six-wicket win over World Twenty20 champions West Indies in the first T20 international at Jamaica’s Sabina Park. It was at the Kingston venue where Ireland dramatically defeated Pakistan in a St Patrick’s Day 50over World Cup match back in 2007. And seven years on from that success, Ireland — the leading non-Test cricket nation — upset one of the sport’s ‘big boys’ once again, with former England batsman Ed Joyce making a decisive 40 not out. After the West Indies won the toss and batted, a good all-round Ireland effort in the field saw the hosts restricted to 116 for eight in their 20 overs. Tim Murtagh, Alex Cusack and Kevin O’Brien took two wickets apiece, with Cusack capturing the prize scalp of dangerman Chris Gayle for a meagre innings top score of 18. Ireland, coached by former West Indies batsman Phil Simmons, collapsed to 37 for three in reply.

Pussy Riot post new anti-Putin Olympics video from Sochi

Bayern Munich teammates join Toni Kroos (arms outstretched) as he celebrates after scoring a splendid goal. and they should have been ahead in the ninth minute. Jack Wilshere slipped a perfectly-weighted pass behind the Bayern defence and Ozil took a touch before cleverly clipping the ball inside Jerome Boateng, wrong-footing the centre-back who responded by clumsily stretching out his leg and sending the Germany midfielder crashing to the turf. Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli awarded the penalty, but Ozil has been in poor form of late and he appeared hesitant before sending a tame effort straight down the middle which his childhood

friend Neuer kept out with a fine one-handed save. With Bayern labouring, Boateng, booked after conceding the penalty, was fortunate to escape a second yellow card following a heavy challenge on Wilshere. But Guardiola’s men gradually recovered their equilibrium and should have taken the lead in the 40th minute. Arjen Robben played a simple pass to Kroos and he burst into the penalty area for the chipped return ball without being tracked by the statuesque Arsenal rearguard. Robben’s first touch took the ball past Szczesny, who caught

the Dutch international with his leg, conceding a penalty and in the process earning a red card, the 100th of Wenger’s 18-year reign. After a long delay, Lukasz Fabianski came on as the replacement goalkeeper and Austrian left-back Alaba, perhaps put off by the stoppage, hit a poor penalty which clipped a post and bounced wide. Bayern’s inconsistent first half prompted a tactical reshuffle at the break, with Guardiola sending on Rafinha for Boateng and moving Javi Martinez to central defence, allowing right-back Philipp Lahm a roving role.

Federer can win another major title: Sampras ONDON: Roger Federer could play for another four years and add to his tally of 17 Grand Slam titles, according to former No. 1 Pete Sampras. Speaking ahead of an exhibition match against Andre Agassi in London on March 3, Sampras said on a conference call that he is impressed by Federer’s longevity. “I’m amazed that he is up for more tennis,” Sampras said. “He has done everything in the game and he could walk away tomorrow feeling great about it. But he still wants to travel and compete and I’m in awe of it. He is a true lover of the sport.” Following a disappointing 2013 season marred by back problems, Federer started this year on a high. Now working with new

coach Stefan Edberg, he reached the final of his first tournament, at Brisbane, and then made the semifinals of the Australian Open for the 11th consecutive year. His run at Melbourne included wins over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray. Sampras, who retired after winning his 14th Grand Slam title at the 2002 U S Open, said Federer should be comforted by a streak that finally ended with a defeat to Rafael Nadal. “I thought his level was quite good,” Sampras said. “When you’re playing against Rafa and if you’re not quite on your game then it can seem like you’re struggling. Rafa is a rock. But I do see Roger building from that, I think he’s going to do well this year.”

SOCHI: Russian punk group Pussy Riot posted a new video filmed in the centre of Olympics host Sochi, savaging President Vladimir Putin over the hosting of the Winter Games and the rights climate in Russia. The video, titled “Putin will teach you how to love the motherland,” is the first music project by Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina since they were released from prison colonies last year. The pair have been in Sochi along with other Pussy Riot supporters all week. They were detained by police for several hours on Tuesday and beaten in scuffles yesterday which saw them roughly handled and whipped by Cossacks. The video opens with the Pussy Riot members clad in their trademark coloured balaclavas, tights and one piece dresses swimming in the sea off Sochi. They are then seen singing and dancing in front of the Olympic rings in the centre of Sochi and then trying to taunt a giant Olympic mascot, a furry snow leopard.

Lahiri, Siddikur lead stellar line-up at SAIL-SBI Open

NEW DELHI: Two-time defending champion Anirban Lahiri will aim for a hat-trick of titles but will face stiff competition from a stellar line-up of Asian Tour stars at the SAIL-SBI Open next week. Five players from the top-10 of last year’s final Order of Merit and 13 of the top-20 have committed to the tournament to be played from February 26. Lahiri will spearhead the local hopes against a field which includes EurAsia Cup teammates Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh and Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung, the 2013 Asian Development Tour number one. Former Order of Merit champions Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and India’s Jyoti Randhawa, who finished top20 last year, will also be back to challenge for the SAIL-SBI Open title at a venue which they have tasted victory in the past.

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