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Aft er oo DESPATCH & COURIER Azad Shrivastav | ADC

THINGS DON’T GO BETTER WITH

CAMPA COLA By Vishnudas Sheshrao

NOT EASY ENROLLING TRANSGENDERS The Election Commission is finding it tough to get them listed in the ‘Others’ category By Prashant Hamine

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

community lives mostly in slums and is scattered he Election Com- all over Mumbai. The mission of India slum dwellings they live (ECI) is finding it in are owned by their tough to have transgen- gurus who are not willing ders enrolled as voters in to part with the agreethe ‘Others’ gender cate- ment copy or deposit regory. In January this year, ceipts out of the fear that the ECI had achieved limit might be misused by their chelas, ited success who they in enrolling also suspect 30 transgenders in Nalasopara in the of possibly rebelling Thane district in the ‘Oth- against them.” Deputy Chief Election ers’ gender category that was newly introduced in Officer Shirish Mohod, Form 6 meant for voter admitted to the problem registration. For the trans- of proof of residence for gender community, the transgenders. He added biggest hurdle in enrolling that the Electoral Registhemselves as voters is the tration Officer (ERO) lack of a valid proof of res- needs to have some documentary proof of resiidence and gender. Speaking exclusively to dence, so as to enable the the ADC, Urmi Jadhav of registration of voters in Humsafar Trust disclosed, “The transgender Continued on pg 8 «

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She must be a blackbelt champion in Karate! She travels alone in the First Class ladies compartment without a police escort.

Woman’s World Pg13 -20

to postpone answers to questions regarding an issue which is or the first time yesterday, turning out to be a nightmare the Campa Cola issue was not just for the people who stand to come up for discussion to lose their homes next month, in the BMC’s Standing Commit- but also for civic officials who tee meeting on Wednesday. were in charge at the time. In what was a rather unusual However, just minutes before the long-standing questions were development, the Campa Cola asked of the Municipal Commis- issue was presented in a terse sioner, he was seen leaving his three lines on the Agenda of the office. Now corporators are ask- influential Standing Committee, ing whether this was an attempt and referred to the impending

INVOKING GOD’S HELP: Residents of Campa Cola Compound offering a puja in hope of relief.

Gold: `31,890 Silver: `50,540 US Dollar: `61.59 Temperature: 350C/260C Humidity: 44%

SSC students in a fix over forms... Pg.2

demolition of the top portions of the towers in the complex at Worli. Additional Municipal Commissioner Mohan Adtani was present at the meeting on behalf of Commissioner Sitaram Kunte. As the Campa Cola issue came up for discussion, several councillors requested the chairman, Rahul Shewale, to call Kunte in as he is the final authority to decide Continued on pg 8 «

Now, SSC students in a fix!

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Should posters, lyrics and other audio visuals come under the ambit of the Censor Board? Mohit Alva Working professional Yes. At times, posters are so provocative that it becomes embarrassing to look at them. Some amount of censorship might help. Suresh Raja Banker Yes. There are several instances of posters of films being torn as they have hurt sentiments or have offended some people. This can be avoided if posters pass through the Censor Board before being made Rashmi Iyer Student Yes. Lyrics or dialogues are often muted or changed after release. To avoid this, changes could be made at the outset itself. This must be done without compromising creativity. Punit Bhavsar Working professional Yes. Titles, lyrics and dialogues often stir up controversies just before or after the release of a film. To avoid this, sensible censorship can be used. Varsha Ganesh Student Yes. This can prevent people’s sentiments from being hurt and reduce the cases of demands for change of lyrics, dialogues or posters of a movie. Responsible censorship would be of help. Readers wishing to participate in ‘Opinions’ may send us their name, day-time telephone number with a passport-size photograph to letters@afternoondc.in Your Subject line must be: opinion

VASTU TIP OF THE DAY A Basil plant can be kept in North – East. This direction can have small plants and plant bearing flowers. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

State board delays exam forms; new date for filling them clashes with Diwali holidays

By Yatin Ingle

hile the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) board examination form filling has been made online; the State School Certificate (SSC) forms are still to be filled offline. Though the SSC board exam form has to be filled in August-September period, the state board has just declared the dates for filling the forms. As the dates clash with the Diwali vacation, SSC students across the state are in a dilemma whether to

go out of town during the vacation or to stay back home to fill the forms. Every year around six lakh students appear for SSC exams across Mumbai. In the midst of the academic year, students appearing for the SSC exam have to fill up an exam form for registering themselves for the board exam. Once the form is filled, during FebruaryMarch students are issued hall tickets. Every year the form is filled during August-September, but this year the month of October is al-

most over and the board has just declared the dates, which clash with the Diwali vacation. Uday Nare, senior teacher, Hansraj Morarji Public School told ADC, “This is unfair to students; the dates are declared so late and are clashing with Diwali vacation. Students go out of town sometimes, during vacations. They may have also booked tickets and now will have to decide whether to go on a vacation or to stay back and fill forms.” In August, the State had stepped

ahead and had introduced online form filling for HSC. When the ADC spoke to Laxmikanth Pandey, Chairman, MSBSHSE, Mumbai division, he said, the forms will be available at various centres from where the schools have to collect. Students will just have to go their schools and fill their forms. Students should not be tensed as their schools have been instructed about the form filling schedule and the board will see to it that the vacations are not affected.”

Medical students diagnosed with Dengue

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

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our undergraduate students from the BMC-run KEM Hospital have been diagnosed with dengue in the last fifteen days. Two of these were confirmed cases while two were suspected cases of dengue. All the doctors have recovered and have been discharged. Two of them who were out-station students have gone to their respective home towns. All the four female undergraduate students were residing in the KEM accommodation opposite Haffkine Institute for Training, Research and Testing in Parel. The ADC was informed that required measures have been taken and that the students have been told not to ignore any fever and seek medical assistance immediately.

By Shwetha Kannan

t looks like the team from Delhi’s National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme which is on a visit to Mumbai, might have an interesting stay here as the city is showing trends in dengue that doctors in the BMC run KEM hospital have never seen before. Dengue, which was considered a disease that normally affects adults, has also started affecting children this year. To add to this, it looks like that the age group is relatively low and infants who are less than a year old are being attacked by the virus. KEM hospital, between September and October, has seen five cases of infants in the age group of three to seven months, being admitted with dengue. In September, there were three cases, while two more were reported last week. “This is the first time that we are seeing such small children being admitted with dengue. Generally, dengue was seen only adults. It then started affecting children and now infants under the age of one are also suffering from it. Babies are generally fully clothed and protected from mosquito bites. They are also not very exposed to the outside world. Still cases of babies affected with dengue are now being

THE PAITHANI ADMIRATION SOCIETY… Siti Hazura wife of M. Hatmi Abas, Consul General of Malaysia, Fredrika Ornbrant, Swedish Consul General, Irit Miller wife of Jonathan Miller, Consul General of Israel and Sannidha Bhide, organiser of New Wave Paithani Saree Festival, at the inauguration of the event at Kohinoor Hall, in Dadar, on Wednesday.

Dengue strikes infants seen,” said Dr. Mukesh Agarwal, Head of Department, Paediatrics, KEM hospital. All the children recovered within a day or two but were kept under observation for a week as a precautionary measure before being discharged, informed Dr. Agarwal.

then it is a first time infection which could be mild and pass off. In both cases, the child has to be bitten by a mosquito carrying dengue virus. The vector has to be present in any case,” said Dr. Gajendragadkar who has also seen a couple of such cases recently. Dr. Gajendragadkar attributes this to a probable increase in the mosquito load. “The number of mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus might have According to Dr. Ajit Gajendragad- increased. Also, the extended monkar, consultant paediatrician, P.D soon this season has water puddles Hinduja Hospital, dengue among being formed everywhere making it children under the age of one, is a breeding place for the mosquitoes. Construction activities might not new but it is uncommon. “Dengue can happen to anybody be another reason,” said Dr. Gajenbut in infants it is peculiar. In in- dragadkar. Dr. Prakash Vaidya is also of the fants, even a first time dengue infection acts like a secondary opinion that though cases of chilinfection if the mother had been dren under the age of one getting previously affected by dengue and dengue aren’t new, it is uncommon. “It is true that it is typically older passed on the antibodies through the placenta to the child. And it is patients with dengue is what is secondary infection that causes seen but even children are affected. dengue related complications. And We do see such cases sporadically. if the mother has not been affected Children suffering from dengue is by dengue and still the child gets it, not new but can be called uncom-

What private practioners had to say...

mon,” said Dr. Vaidya.

What the BMC had to say... Rajan Naringrekar, BMC Insecticide officer agreed that mosquito load has increased in the city and the reasons for this is erratic rainfall and other factors conducive in the city for mosquito breeding. “Rainfall increases mosquito breeding and we have had erratic rainfalls this year. Also, the habitats of mosquitoes have changed now. The breeding places are more indoors now. The BMC is taking of breeding places that are outdoors but keeping breeding at bay indoors is an individual’s responsibility. Making sure that vases, flowerpots and tarpaulins do not become breeding spots for mosquitoes is responsibility of every citizen. Such breeding places could lead babies being bitten by mosquitoes. Also, a baby can’t avoid a mosquito bite by swatting it away, the way an adult can,” said Naringrekar. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

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George Menezes is 84 and for longer than we can remember, he has been regaling us with stories, anecdotes and plain remembrances of his life, first in the Indian Air Force, then as a diplomat with the Indian Embassy in Paris, during his lengthy assignment with Hoechst Pharmaceuticals as a personnel director, and long after his retirement. For us the humour slipped (but not by much) when he

George Menezes

joined the BJP, but that is in the past. And now he has given us the good news that his latest book, The Naked Liberal, has sold out its first print run – all 500 copies. Which may not seem like a large number, but it can count its existence only in double digits days, so sold out and 500 copies is not a bad image at all. It was released by the Cardinal, Oswald Gracias, at a special little function last Saturday and George being George and very generous, he took the opportunity to felicitate two members of the Christian community. One was Anita Lobo,

the plucky volunteer traffic warden who had a rather nasty run in with one of the sons of industries minister Narayan Rane some time ago. She did not back down and that was the trouble. The other was General (Retd) Ian Cardozo, hero of the Battle of Sylhet, the first disabled officer in the Indian Army to be given his own command, thus paving the way for a huge change of mindset towards this segment in the Forces. The ADC had an interview with him last Monday and is always willing to write about him again! George as a Squadron Leader was Cardozo’s rank senior and remembered him with awe. “He never feared the four letter word which began with ‘F’,” he said, as the audience broke into laughter. “He never feared FEAR,” continued Cardozo as he spoke of the many things Menezes stood and fought for. “George is like a diamond: Freedom fighter, activist… not bothered about himself but concerned about others. He has packed his life into doing things. George is someone who is not afraid to call a spade a spade.” Then the baritone-voiced Gerson DaCunha read from the book, an anthology of his writing, reflecting on growing up as the eldest son of the eminent Professor Armando Menezes, a life spent between Goa and Bombay, his closest relationships, youthful experimentations with marijuana, joining the BJP, and being an outspoken lay conscience of the Catholic Church. Pick up a copy. There is no way you will not enjoy it.

Pic: Manoj Singh

George the Naked Liberal

retirement “warrants national introspection”. “How do you cope with a world without God?” is the question all of us are supposed to be asking ourselves. After all, “When Mr. Tendulkar walks out to bat for India, as he has 780 times, seething stadiums erupt, boiling over with cacophonous Sachinlove…..Perhaps 400 m watch on television, risking power surges to India’s jerry-rigged grid, which end abruptly the moment Mr. Tendulkar gets out, as millions switch off.” And later. “His final Test against West Indies in his native Mumbai, will be his 200th….In a country scarred by a long history of being second best, where strident nationalism rarely conceals the lingering insecurity that many

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Indians, even rich ones, feel about their place in the world, this success is glorious. India’s national hero is also a world-beater”. As with everything in the magazine, this is also brilliantly written. If there is one little quibble, it is with the fact that the article seems to end on a downer. Sachin straddles two worlds, the writers says, the old and the new. In the new world that he has been inhabiting with some discomfort due to fading eyesight and reactions, the runs have sort of dried up. Yet he has stayed on in spite of his reduced output. Many Indians, Banyan says, are secretly dismayed by this and see it as a “more dismal exemplum” (lovely word): of the impunity enjoyed by rich and famous people. “Indians

prefer their gods divine, not incarnate. For this same reason, many dread what is rumoured to be Mr. Tendulkar’s next innings – in politics”.

Super heroine

By day she goes to college where she hopes to take a degree in Financial Markets. Out of the classroom, 19-year-old Poonam Kurkure is the Snake Catcher, terror of the creepy crawlies, the super-heroine and go to girl for people who have seen a slitherer in the tall grass much too close to home. Well, perhaps “terror” is putting it too strongly. Yesterday morning Poonam was busy answering calls and the take was four serpents, all

The meaning of Sachin-love

Writing in The Economist, Banyan muses on the meaning of Sachin and speculates that his impending

When Poonam Kurkure is done attending classes on the financial markets every days, she goes in search of more exciting stuff – like catching cobras found in inhabited areas and then letting them free in the jungles where they should be.

When Masina Hospital was San Souci

This evening at the Bhau Daju Lad Museum in Byculla’s Jijamata Udyan promises to be very special, encasing as it does, the vernissage of The Sassoon Album, an exhibition produced in association with the British Library. And just to give you a taste of the delights therein, here is a photograph of Masina Hospital as we have never seen it. The photographs on show come from an album presented to the British Library in 2012 by Edwina and Sybil Sassoon, descendants of the great merchant family whose history is intimately connected with that of nineteenthcentury Bombay. This Jewish dynasty came to Bombay from Baghdad in the midnineteenth century and rose to commercial and philanthropic prominence in India, China and the City of London under its patriarch David Sassoon (17921864). In Mumbai, we are all familiar with the library that carries his name, opposite the

Once upon a time, when merchant princes lived in Mumbai in homes like these, Masina Hospital in Byculla was San Souci.

Jehangir Art Gallery. According to the invitation to the event, “The album is of particular historical value, since it provides a unique record of styles of

domestic architecture in the 19th century, which have now almost entirely disappeared. “The photographs provide a historical insight into the cityscape

of Mumbai and aid the visualisation of the elite neighborhoods of the past, in particular Byculla, where the museum is located.”

cobras, two from Shivainagar and another two near the Bethany Hospital at Kokanipada. She and her senior in the Thane-based World Wildlife Association, Jeet Gupta, took the bag out to the wilds and released them gently. She has been handling snakes for the past five years and says she absolutely loves what she does. She started out with non-venomous snakes and then “graduated” to the venomous ones. We asked Poonam whether attitudes towards snakes had changed in the last five years since she has been answering calls for help. She said a rather surprising thing. It seems that there is much more awareness of the value of snakes as a life form in the cities. “In the villages, the first instinct is to pick up a stick and beat a snake that has entered your home to death,” she asserted. “That must change because there are more snakes in the rural areas than in the cities.” The reptiles that she helped pick up yesterday were not exactly small. They ranged in size from seven feet to six, to five to four feet. The best part is they are all alive and doing well (presumably) in their new surrounds, far from the madding crowds of Mumbai.

THANKSGIVING

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the helpless pray for us. Say this prayer for nine times nine days. Your prayer will be answered by the eighth day. Publication must be promised. C-20207 Thank you St. Jude for all the favours granted. St. Jude the worker or miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the hopeless pray for us. From Glenda. C-20569

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Mr. Vinod Kumar Jaiswar to Mr. Vinod Jaiswar as per affidavit dated 22-10-2013. C-20426 I have changed my name from Miss Shabina Mohammed Akbar Shaikh to Mrs. Shabina Sarfaraz Mohammed after marriage vide affidavit dated 25-09-2013. C-20570 I Letkia has changed my name to Mrs. Letitia Martis vide Affidavit dated 21st October 2013. C-20571 I, Shakil Ahmed Ibrahim Shaikh have changed my name to Shakil Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 22/10/2013. C-20572

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I, Sunil Kumar Jitendra Prasad have changed name to Sunil Jitan Prasad vide Maharashtra Govt. Gazette (X-59759) dt. 3.1.2013 – 9.1.2013. C-20573

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I have changed my name from Simran Surjitsingh Valecha to Charanjeet Kaur Surjitsings Valecha as per Affidavit. C-20574

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Notice is hereby given that Mr. Mukesh B. Kapoor & Lalita M. Kapoor are the joint owners of FLAT NO. 103, on the First Floor, “E” wing, Sonam Sagar Co. op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd., Situated at New Golden Nest Phase No. X, Mira Bhayandar Road, Bhayandar (E), Dist. Thane-401105. The original Agreement executed on 04/12/2002 between M/s. Sonam Builders with Leela P.C. Misra & Registration Receipt Vide Doc. No. TNN4-05847-2002 on 05/12/2002 has been lost/Misplaced. All the persons, government authorities, banks, financial institution, Etc. are hereby requested to intimate to my client i.e. Mr. Mukesh B. Kapoor & Lalita M. Kapoor or to me as their counsel about any claim whatsoever regarding the agreement within 14 days from this notice, otherwise it will be treated that nothing objections or claim is R. J. Mishra their over it.

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Notice is hereby given that Smt. Shanta Hamir Maheriya is the owner of FLAT NO. B/G-04, on the Ground Floor, Sarswati Krupa Co. op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd., Situated at Navghar X Road No. 3, (S.V. Road), Bhayandar (E), Thane-401105. The original Agreement executed on 09/09/1994 between M/s. Saraswati Construction with Mr. Hamir Dhuda Maheriya & original Registration Receipt ofAgreement has been lost/Misplaced. All the persons, government authorities, banks, financial institution, Etc. are hereby requested to intimate to my client i.e. Smt. Shanta Hamir Maheriya or to me as their counsel about any claim whatsoever regarding the agreement within 14 days from this notice, otherwise it will be treated that nothing objections or claim is their over it. R. J. Mishra

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I have changed my name from Raju Bhagu Baglani to Raju Bhagu Baglaniya as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20575 I have changed my name from Shushila Raju Baglani to Sushila Raju Baglaniya as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20576 I have changed my name from Hardik Nareshkumar Kawa alias Hardik Naresh Kawa to Hardik Narendra Kawa as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20577 I have changed my name from Nareshkumar Goverdhanbhai Kawa to Narendra Govardhan Kawa as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20578 I have changed my name from Varshaben Nareshkumar Kawa to Varsha Narendra Kawa as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20579 I have changed my name from Kajal Chandrahas Kavoor to Kajal Vinesh Salian as per Affidavit dated 22nd October, 2013. C-20580

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 I have changed my name from Sejan Poulose to Sejan Poulose Kannampuzha as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20583 I have changed my name from Nayana Dnyandeo Patange to Ashwini Ashok More as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20584 I have changed my name from Neri Domnic Almedia to Neri Dominic Almeida, as per the Affidavit. C-20585 I have changed my name from Vinita Neri Almedia to Vinita Neri Almeida, as per the Affidavit. C-20586 I have changed my name from Vickram Kumar Kishoremal to Vickram Kishoremal Kothari as per the Affidavit. C-20587

I have changed my name from Shakera Nadeali to Shakera Nadeali Kachwala as per deed poll Affidavit. C-20598 I have changed my name from Heetesh Vasantlal Patel, to ‘Hitesh Vasantlal Patel’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-58103) Dated: 06/10/2011. C-20599 I have changed my name from Sachin Vikram Borse, to ‘Mustafa Vikram Khan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-38651) Dated: 03/10/2013. C-20600 I have changed my name from Yogita Rajendra Sonwane, to ‘Yasmeen Mustafa Khan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 38653) Dated: 03/10/2013. C-20601 I have changed my name from Nimba Ram, to ‘Mali Nimbaram’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/10/2013. C-20602

I have changed my name from Vidya Kumari Rameshchandra Bhansali to Vidhya Rameshchandra Bhansali as per the Affidavit. C-20588

I have changed my name from Kishna Ram, to ‘Kasnaji’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/10/2013. C-20603

I have changed my name from Irshad Huk Gulhasan Khan to Israr Gulhasan Khan as per the Affidavit. C-20589

I have changed my name from Patanwala Mustak Ismail, to ‘Patanwala Mushtaq Ismail’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20604

I have changed my name from Javed Rehman Khan to Javed Abdul Rehman Khan as per Affidavit. C-20590

I have changed my name from Ansari Maimuna Imtiyaz, to ‘Ansari Moyeban Khatun Imtiyaz’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20605

I have changed my name from Naseem Javed Khan to Naseembanu Javed Khan as per Affidavit. C-20591

I have changed my name from Imran Mohamed Umer, to ‘Memon Imran Mohamed Umer’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20606

I have changed my name from Farida Beevi Raseed Khan to Farida Begum Rashid Khan as per Affidavit. C-20592 I have changed my name from Krunal Pradip Ashar to Kunal Pradip Ashar as per deed poll Affidavit dated 22/10/2013. C-20593 I have changed my name from Amanullah Haji Abbas Manesia to Amanullah Abbas Manasia as per deed poll Affidavit. C-20594 I have changed my name from Haji Abbas Manesia to Abbas Yusuf Manasia as per deed poll Affidavit. C-20595

I have changed my name from Rosy Vareth Karumathe to Rosy Poulose Kannampuzha as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20581

I have changed my name from Ayesha Haji Abbas Manesia to Ayesha Abbas Manasia as per deed poll Affidavit. C-20596

I have changed my name from Poulose Ouseph Kannanpuzha to Poulose Ouseph Kannampuzha as per Affidavit dated 23rd October, 2013. C-20582

I have changed my name from Fatima Amanullah Manesia to Fatima Amanullah Manasia as per deed poll Affidavit. C-20597

I have changed my name from Talawala Mohd Arshad Mohd Yunus, to ‘Talawala Arshad Mohammed Yunus’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20607 I have changed my name from Shaikh Kauserjahan Nisar Ahmed, to ‘Talawala Kausar Tanvir’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20608 I have changed my name from Talawala Soefa Arshad, to ‘Talawala Suhefa Arshad’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20609 I, Motiwala Aslam Abdul Rehman have changed my Son’s name from Motiwala Mohammed Kaif Aslam, to ‘Motiwala Mohammed Saif Aslam’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/10/2013. C-20610 I have changed my name from Naseembanu Abdulla Shaikh, to ‘Naseembanu Abdul Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 23/10/2013. C-20611

I have changed my name from Mohammad Farooque Abdul Hakim Ansari, to ‘Farooq Abdul Hakim Ansari as per Affidavit Dated: 23/10/2013. C-20612 I have changed my name from Leeladhar Shravan Borole, to ‘Liladhar Shravan Borole’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/10/2013. C-20613 I have changed my name from Shabnam Kasim Sayyed, to ‘Shabanam Sayyad Kaseem Kadri’ as per Affidavit Dated: 16/08/2013. C-20614 I have changed my name from Hameed Rasool Madhia to Hameed Rasul Madhiya as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X-55099). C-20615 I Nilesh Dasharath Joshi have changed my name to Mr. Nilesh Dashrath Joshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 21/10/13. C-20616

I Miss. Dipali Vijay Dhore have changed my name to Mrs. Deepali Nilesh Joshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 21/10/13. C-20617 I Mr. Nilesh Dashrath Joshi have changed my minor son’s name from Aarya Nilesh Joshi to Pavnaj Nilesh Joshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 21/10/13. C-20618 I Mr. Nilesh Dashrath Joshi have changed my minor daughter’s name from Aarna Nilesh Joshi to Paavni Nilesh Joshi as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 21/10/13. C-20619 I Mr. Shivabhai Lakhabhai Valani have changed my name to Mr. Shivlal Lakhabhai Valani as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 24/10/13. C-20620 I Shiv Rajan Shekhar have changed my name to Shiv Rajan Shekhar Kaunder as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 22/10/13. C-20621 I Nitin Kumar Popatlal Maniyar/ Nitinbhai Popatlal Maniyar have changed my name to Nitin Popatlal Maniar as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 23/10/13. C-20622 I Smt. Aruna Mahendra Shah have changed my name to Smt. Anita Mahendra Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 16/10/13. C-20623

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

By Philip Varghese

xactly a day after the Bombay High Court expressed displeasure over the passport authority’s failure to take a stand on a petition filed by starlet and gangster Abu Salem’s former companion, Monica Bedi, the court on Wednesday directed it to process and decide on the application within 12 weeks. This comes after the division bench of Justice V.M. Kanade and S.C. Gupte which was hearing a petition filed by Monica seeking a direction to the passport office to take a decision on her application for re-issuance, observed that the Regional Passport Office (RPO) cannot sit on a passport application for days. On September 24, the court had given a last chance to the passport authorities to respond to Bedi’s petition. Bedi and Salem were arrested in Portugal and extradited to India in 2005. In the same

Monica Bedi year, she was held guilty of submitting forged documents for procuring her passport and sentenced to five years in jail. In 2007, Bedi was released on bail pending appeal. In 2010, the Supreme Court, while upholding her conviction, reduced the sentence to the period undergone by her in prison. “Bedi filed application for re-issuance of her passport on September 3, 2012. Her form was accepted and she was given an acknowledgement slip. However, till date

there has been no communication. No order has also been passed rejecting her application,” Bedi’s counsel Niteen Pradhan said. Bedi’s petition had stated that she wants to go abroad for shooting and her career is affected due to non-availability of passport. The RPO in its affidavit filed earlier had said, “It cannot issue passport if any proceedings pertaining to the offences lodged against her is pending before any criminal court. We have even sought NOC from Bhopal, Hyderabad and CBI Delhi pending which we cannot take a decision.” After hearing the sides, the court observed, “Whatever objections the passport authority have, inform those to the petitioner. If there are any formalities that need to be complied with, the petitioner may do so. We direct the regional passport office to complete the process within 12 weeks.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Two men rape married woman at her residence By Tariq Khan

residence. They had also been making vulgar and huhe Dharavi police has ar- miliating gestures. We picked rested two persons for al- up the two from the same legedly raping a married factory within two hours of woman by barging into her residence when one of the accused forced himself upon her and the other waited outside the door as a lookout on Wednesday midnight. The woman complained to the police following which the accused were arrested in a matter of hours. The two men had also been stalking and harassing the woman for the past couple of days. The 30-year-old woman lives with her husband and five-month-old daughter near the Dharavi-Kurla Road on LBS Marg. Her husband usually leaves for work late in the night. “There is a bottling and packaging unit next to her residence where the two accused Amir Mulla Khan (25) and Rajesh Ram Lodhi (20) work. They barged into her house around 2 am and Rajesh guarded the entrance as a lookout while Khan threatened to kill her daughter if she did not comply with his demands”, said senior PI A.B. Pawar of Dharavi police station. The accused then returned to the factory after committing the crime. “The accused had been passing lewd comments and stalking the woman since the past three days every time they spotted her below her

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the complaint being filed. The woman described everything and was co-operative in the investigation”, said DCP (zone 5) Dhananjay Kulkarni.

Accused had sold the Android phone part by part, say sleuths

By Neel Shah

he investigations into the mobile phone snatching case of Addl. Municipal Commissioner Mohan Adtani has suddenly come to a halt and investigators are uncertain about recovery of the cell phone. The reason for this is that the accused, who had snatched Adtani’s android phone, has sold each part separately. In fact, probing this case, police learned that the cell phone thieves have found a modus operandi on the same lines as vehicle thieves. Talking with the ADC, Addl. CP (South Region) Krishna Prakash said, “These days most of the mobile phones being Android, the thieves sell each part separately just like parts of vehicles are sold separately by vehicle thieves.” “Right from body of the phone to its screen as well as small parts like sensor, are disbanded and sold,” said Ra-

jendra Patil, inspector of Marine Drive police station. On August 31, two men on a motorcycle had snatched the mobile phone of Adtani while he was walking along Marine Drive on his way back to his Malabar Hill home

from the BMC headquarters. At around 9.40 pm, Adtani had reached Girgaum Chowpatty and was talking on his phone, when two men on a bike snatched his phone and sped away. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

Police crackdown on duplicate mobile phone parts

umbai Police on Tuesday confiscated over one lakh duplicate mobile batteries, headsets and other packing material of Samsung company worth Rs.52 lakh during a raid in a south Mumbai warehouse. In this regard, a 21-yearold youth has been arrested for possessing the products, police said. The entire operation was conducted by the sleuths from Pydhonie police station after getting information that fake Samsung mobile accessories were stored in a warehouse at Masjid Bunder and were being sold to customers and retailers as

originals. Subsequently, a team of policemen raided a warehouse in Narsi Natha Street in Masjid Bunder, police said. During the raid, police seized duplicate Samsung headsets, headset outer boxes, batteries, holograms among others collectively valued at Rs.52 lakh. Bhawanisingh Rajput, who possessed over one lakh duplicate items and was into selling them to the customers and retailers, was arrested under IPC section 420 (cheating) and other relevant sections of Copyright Act.

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I Mr. Saby Augustine changed my daughter name from Erika Saby to Erika Saby Moozhayil as per Affidavit. C-20675

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They may be searching high and low, but the police failed to contact IM terrorist Usmani’s relatives after he gave them the slip from within the court house By Zuber Ansari

n September 20, Afzal Usmani, a suspected Indian Mujahideen operative and an accused in the 2008 Gujarat blasts, escaped from the sessions court premises near Kalaghoda where he was pro-

Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Afzal Usmani duced before the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime (MCOCA) court. Usmani fled when the police escort had taken a group of the accused to the court corridor during lunch hour. More than a month after Usmani managed to slip away, the Mumbai and Maharashtra police, who are re-

portedly working day and night in collaboration with other national agencies, have failed to get any concrete lead which could help them nab him soon. Interestingly, Usmani’s Dharavi-based nephew, Javed Khan, and a canteen operator who had lent him Rs.600 on the day he slipped away from the court premises, have also gone missing. Many teams of City crime branch and Delhi Crime Branch have been raiding various places and maintaining visual and electronic surveillance around the country where Usmani could possibly hide, but are shocked by the fact that till date, Usmani has not contacted a single member of his family. The City and state police have interrogated many people in Navi Mumbai, particularly Vashi and Panvel, and other parts of the city, who Usmani used to deal with, but they revealed that after his name was linked to the blast case, they had severed all contact with him. According to close sources from the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) Mumbai, many evidences, including his previous telephonic conversation have been checked many times over, his former associates are also under the scanner, but none of them seem to know anything about

Railway employee who duped people wanting railway jobs absconding The railway employee along with a bus driver used to promise jobs to people and accept money from them, only to disappear later By Zuber Ansari

51-year-old bus driver has been arrested by Malad police while his colleague who used to work for Indian Railways has been absconding in a cheating case after a complaint was filed by a youth to whom they had promised a job in the Railways. After waiting for almost two years, the 22-year-old Manoj Aher approached the Malad Police station when the police picked up bus driver Gangadhar Digambar Keskar from his residence in Ambewadi. In his interrogation, he revealed that he was simply sending the victims to his colleague working in

the Railways and would take money from the victims for this. Manoj had paid them around Rs.3.5 lakh to get a job in the Railways two years ago but the accused soon disappeared and later threatened Manoj when he asked them about the job. Police Sub Inspector (PSI) from Malad police station M.J. Gurav said, “A manhunt has been launched the railway employee. When we contacted his superiors, they informed that he has not reported on duty since the last 15 days”. It is suspected that this is not the first such case, the accused are suspected to have duped other people too. They used to assure victims to place them on TC of booking clerk post, Gurav informed. Accused Gangadhar has been booked under various sections of the IPC along with his colleague, and on Wednesday he was produced before the court and was snet to police custody till September 25, Gurav added.

his whereabouts. Central Investigation Agency and Delhi Crime Branch raided many places in Gujarat on the basis of information from some former associates, but returned red-faced. Before being arrested in the blast case, Us-

mani was running a very successful car theft gang, and police have tapped many car thieves who earlier worked for Usmani, but have again drawn a blank. Shockingly, during background checks by the police, it emerged that for the past

two years, Usmani’s nephew, Javed Khan, used to visit him regularly while he was lodged in Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad. Even later, when Usmani was shifted to Taloja Jail, Khan would visit him there. Further, Usmani’s own brother also used to visit him

regularly in jail, but stopped doing so after sometime, while Khan started visiting him. The police are therefore collecting information regarding Javed Khan, and questioned his family, which claimed to be unaware of his whereabouts.

08 24-yr-old commits suicide By Kainaz Choksey

he body of a 24-year-old youth was found by the Kalachowkie Police during their patrol duty on Wednesday. The body was found at 5:30 p.m. near Jakaria Bunder road in Cotton Green (West). According to senior police inspector of Kalachowki police station, “It is a case of suicide. We are investigating the matter. The motive of suicide is not yet known.” The body has been taken to J.J. hospital for post-mortem and report is awaited. The victim is a slumdweller from Reay Road.

Biker, pillion rider killed By Suresh Golani

biker and his pillion rider were killed when the former lost control over his overspeeding bike and rammed into a divider on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway near the Ghodbunder junction, late on Tuesday night. According to the police, Ravi Sharma (20) and Shiv Vansh Singh (21), both residents of Malad (East), were on their way to Nalasopara, when Sharma lost control and rammed into the road divider. Both died on the spot. A case of accidental death has been registered at the Kashimira police station.

Sena leader arrested for assault, gets bail By A Staff Reporter

hiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske was arrested for allegedly assaulting a government servant here after a heated altercation, police said on Wednesday. Mhaske, Leader of House in Thane Municipal Corporation, was arrested on Tuesday and produced before a local magistrate, who released him on bail, police told PTI. The incident took place on October 8 when Mhaske allegedly roughed up a MSEB employee Naresh Hirey when the latter was checking power thefts in Kopri area during the Navaratri festival.

Alcoholic husband strangulates wife

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Shaikh used to clean fishes at the 40-year-old man al- dock for a living. The duo legedly strangulated used to live on rent on the his 35-year-old wife at first floor of a shanty. The police came to know a shanty in Ganesh Murti Nagar slums, in Cuffe Parade about the murder on Wednesday morning. The area of South Mumbai. According to Assistant cops believe that Abdul Commissioner of Police, Co- Shaikh fled after killing his laba division, Padmakar wife, Aliya, on Tuesday night. Shaikh first smothered his Juikar, “The accused Abdul Shaikh is a labourer. He is al- wife’s face with a pillow and coholic. His wife Aliya then strangulated her. He

Cops register Accidental Death Report, but no action taken against builder for negligence By Suresh Golani

wo children of a poor mason in Kashimira drowned in a water tank at an under construction site on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at the construction site of Delta Garden building in the Mira Gaothan area of Kashimira at about 10:30

then fled the scene of crime. The accused used to quarrel regularly with his wife after consuming liquor. The couple has three sons who live in their village in West Bengal. According to Juikar, “The accused has been arrested. A case has been registered under Section 302 (Punishment for murder under the Indian Penal Code.) kainaz.choksey@afternoondc.in

Kids drown in water tank am on Wednesday. Sujit Kumar Laxman Prasad (11) and his younger sister, Kumari Preeti, were playing near the tank when they accidentally slipped into it and drowned. Their mother, on noticing their absence, started looking for them. Their bodies were found floating in a tank, which had had been built to store water being utilised for construction purpose. Even as a case of accidental death case has been registered, the police have refrained from booking the

contractor and the builder for their negligence, which led to the tragic incident. “As of now, we are investigating the matter on the basis of which the further course of action will be decided,” said investigating officer, API Subhash Chavhan of the Kashimira police station. It should be noted that construction sites in the Mira-Bhayandar have become increasingly unsafe for workers who are mostly from rural areas and have no access to information on their rights and privileges.

Pigeon nets sell like hot cakes here Mira-Bhayandar residents are installing nylon nets to stop the birds from defiling their homes

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Things don’t go better with Campa Cola Continued from pg 1 « on the issue and his verdict would be final in the matter. However, before this could happen, Kunte walked out of his office, and his staff clarified that he had gone to the Mantralaya. Last week, the Improvement Committee passed a resolution to support Campa Cola residents and forward it to the Municipal Commissioner, requesting him to forward it to the Chief Minister. Councillors wanted to know about the progress of the resolution. “There are three questions to which everyone wanted answers,” said Dilip Patel, BJP councillor. “Why has no action been taken against the builder who is the prime culprit? Secondly, what action has been taken against the Engineers of the Building Proposal department who deliberately neglected the issue, and third, what could be the best solution to this deadlock? Only Municipal Commissioner Sitaram Kunte is in a position to answer these and he has left the office and gone to the Mantralaya.” Interestingly, Congress councillors also supported

to survive, but pigeons apparently have an inclination to enter households. This has prompted residents to install nylon nets on windows. Hardware stores are making a killing as the demand for pigeon nets has been steadily increasingly over the past several months. “Earlier, we used to sell stainless steel wired

meshes, but now they are being replaced by fancylooking coloured nylon nets, which help keep pigeons away from entering homes through windows,” said a shopkeeper in Bhayandar. Though considered meek and unaggressive birds, their droppings and feathers can cause serious ailments, including respiratory diseases.

According to civic officials, there are at least 45,000 such ‘disputed properties’ in city to which the civic body has sent notices under MRTP Act. If Campa Cola gets an exception, the same rule will become applicable to all properties. Henceforth, builders will construct more floors than legally granted by FSI and ultimately, the residents will have to pressurise the CM or the civic body to get the illegal floor regularised. the Shiv Sena and BJP councillors over relief to Campa Cola residents, and this has caused much tension for Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. Standing Committee Chairman Rahul Shewale said, “We will continue this meeting tomorrow and the Municipal Commissioner will be present for it.” This is significant because in the normal course, ending the meeting would mean the issue could take as long as a fortnight to come up again. However, announcing that there was no ending to the meeting whioch would be “continued” the next day, means that the questions will have to be answered – today

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By Suresh Golani nown to be the poor cousins of the “Birds of Peace,” pigeons are turning out to be a source of immense discomfort for the residents of Mira-Bhayandar. While the number of other bird species, including the crows and sparrows are on the decline, pigeons are thriving and multiplying fast in the twin-city, as feeding them is considered auspicious among certain communities. Other birds mostly rely on building nooks and crevices

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the ‘Others’ category. “We have written to voluntary organisations representing the transgender community about enrolling them as voters in the ‘Others’ gender category. We are yet to receive any feedback from the community,” he said. Commenting upon the recent conclave in which the state government agreed to look into the community demands, Jadhav stated that it was the result of the community’s own initiative. Another problem that the transgender community is apprehensive about is the possible misuse of the registration facility by others who might fraudulently claim to be transgenders. “Most of us, like me, had

their old voter identity cards and PAN cards which were issued when they were males. For the last eight years I have been living with my Guru as a transgender. Now the old proof is of no use. The government needs to give us some alternate proof of residence,” Jadhav remarked. The transgender community in Mumbai is around 5,000 to 10,000 and is spread across localities like Kamathipura, Vikhroli, Malad-Malwani, Reay Road, Darukhana, Govandi and Mankhurd, disclosed Jadhav. As per the current voter list for 2013, the total voter population in Maharashtra is 7,98,54,016 crore. This includes 4,21,16,101 male, 3,76,18,281 female and 30 voters as ‘Others’.

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BJP’s campaign for train commuters receives huge response

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The campaign meant to improve the travelling experience of train commuters in Mumbai, was received well by Mumbaikars.

Commuters registering their complaints at the counters outside stations, yesterday.

By Kainaz Choksey

he Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)’s week-long campaign for around 72 lakh train commuters of Mumbai came to an end today. The campaign that engaged commuters was conducted from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) to Mulund station on the central line and from Churchgate to Dahisar on the western line of the suburban railway network. Volunteers of the BJP held signature campaigns and also travelled with the commuters to discuss their problems. They asked the commuters to fill up forms citing their grievances along with suggestions. According to Haidar Azam, co-ordinator of the programme, “College students and women gave an overwhelming response. Nearly 10,000

to 15,000 feedback forms were collected at very station during the week-long campaign”. The weeklong campaign ended in the presence of Ashish Shelar, Mumbai president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shelar had an engaging conversation with the commuters regarding problems of sexual harassment, lack of proper sanitation facilities for ladies at railway stations and water coolers at stations with school-going children and college students having demanded a separate compartment for them. Pregnant women and cancer patients who are not allowed to travel in handicapped compartments have suggested that they should also have a separate compartment. Sunita Sathe (32), a commuter who travels from Virar to Santacruz every day, said, “There should be a

separate ladies compartment for pregnant women. It is very difficult for me to travel during peak hours”. Commuters also spoke about the inconvenient heights of several platforms. Another problem that the commuters discussed was the lack of Foot Over Bridges (FOBs). “A memorandum is going to be presented to the Railway Ministry. The railway authorities also need to give an assurance to the commuters. To put forth the requirements of commuters at every station, the station masters are going to be roped in too. If our demands are not met then we may even go for a rail-roko andolan at any of the stations or at Azad Maidan”, said Azam. According to Shalaka Salvi, President of the Mumbai Mahila Morcha (BJP) wing, “On October 27 and 26, a delegation is going to travel to Delhi to propose the memorandum to the UPA government’s union minister T. Baloo”. Women commuters have suggested that Mahila Sansthas should be allowed to run food stalls on stations since the quality of the food currently sold is not always hygienic and nutritious. Instead of binging on samosas and vada pav, sabzi rotis and thalis should be provided. According to Salvi, “There needs to be an increase in the number of homeguards and Railway Police Personnel (RPF) in ladies compartments. Women commuters have suggested that there should be women home guards in ladies compartments after 9 pm since they do not tend to trust the male counterparts”. We are also going to propose to the authorities that the RPF and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel should be gender sensitised”, said Salvi. kainaz.choksey@afternoon.dc.in

A graceful danseuse rehearsing for the upcoming event, yesterday.

Assamese Mahapurush’s 565th birth anniversary to be celebrated By Khushboo Panjabi

Deepen Rajkonwar, general secretary of Assam Association, Mumhe Assam Association in the bai, says, “Srimanta Sankardev’s satellite city, in collaboration democratic attitude, non-violent with Srimanta Sankar Sangha, philosophy, humanity and wonAssam, will be celebrating the derful creative literature, art and 565th birth anniversary of Maha- culture have enriched the knowlpurush Srimanta Sankardev in edge system of present period as Mumbai and Navi Mumbai on Oc- well. His high ambition to uplift the society by using quality knowltober 26 and 27. The first mega event has been edge not only enriched the society organised by the Assamese com- spiritually, but also developed culmunity not only in Mumbai but all turally and socio-economically.” On October 26, the programme over Maharashtra too. As many as 200 devotees, scholars and promi- will be held at Bunt Centre at nent intellectuals from different Juinagar, Sector 24. On October 27, parts of Assam will be gracing the the association is organising a cultural procession to showcase their event. Mahapurush Srimanta indigenous culture which will start Sankardev (A.D. 1449-1568) is a from Assam Bhavan to Jain Temcolossal figure in the cultural and ple, Vashi around 10 am. “Around religious history of Assam. He was 11 am, we have organised a semia poet, playwright, actor, econo- nar at Assam Bhavan and various mist, philosopher and also a social non-Assamese scholars from reformer who ushered in an era of across Maharashtra will particiVaishnavism in the whole region. pate in it. In the evening a similar He united the people from all cultural programme will be held at walks of life irrespective of caste, Jogeshwari.” Devasish Sharma, deputy resicreed and religion through his unique creations like new forms of dent commissioner of Assam Bhamusic (popularly known as van and an adviser of the Borgeet) and theatrical perform- association says, “People in variances (known as Ankia Naat and ous parts of the country, including our north-east are demanding Bhaona). Srimanta Sankardev inspired the their own states. Various forces are Bhakti Movement in Assam just as trying to divide the country on varGuru Nanak, Ramananda, Kabir, ious pretexts. Srimanta Sankardev Basava, Tukaram and Chaitanya however, spread the message of Mahaprabhu inspired it elsewhere unity and loves throughout his life. on the Indian subcontinent. His The celebrations in Mumbai will literary and artistic contributions bind people.” are living traditions in Assam today. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

BJP to Rahul: What has the UPA done to reign in prices? By Prashant Hamine

JP national spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman yesterday lashed out at Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi wanting to know what happened to the Congress led UPA government’s assurance of reigning in the prices of essential commodities, made during 2009 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to newspersons here, she said that the Bharat Nirman campaign of the Congress is based on half-truths. The Congress has engaged in a cherry-picking of projects that are implemented half-way and

claimed credit for it. Commenting upon Gandhi’s campaign rally speech in Rajasthan, she remarked that the Congress president’s speech resembled that of an opposition leader. Sitaraman stated that the Congress cannot talk about its performance on governance and development, as its leaders know that they will be exposed on their failures. She added that the Aadhar card project has failed and the government is trying to push through the Direct Cash Benefit Transfer scheme to beneficiaries, even as the Supreme Court has

BJP national spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman

ruled that it cannot be made compulsory. She added that the real beneficiaries are not getting their Aadhar cards, and instead, illegal immigrants are getting theirs. Sitaraman charged the Congress of making baseless charges against Nitin Gadkari and Amit Shah and wanted to know why no FIR was being lodged against them. She further charged the Congress of misusing investigating agencies to prosecute and harass the opposition, and coerce partners like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati. Commenting upon the rising prices

of onion, she slammed union ministers K V Thomas and Sharad Pawar for their contradictory statements. Later speaking to newspersons, state party spokesperson Madhav Bhandari disclosed that the substance of the day-long brain storming session of the state level party spokesperson on the use of social media in election campaigning was that future elections will be fought on the platform of social media. He added that the state level cadres were briefed about propagating the party’s development plank without getting caught in the diversionary tactics of the Congress.

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OLLOWING the visit of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistan’s army appears to have posed a challenge to India: It committed ceasefire violations at 30 Indian posts along the LoC. It killed an Indian jawan and injured three others. The situation looks quite serious along the LoC. Pakistan does not want peace with India: What it wants now is Kashmir. Developments along the border indicate that large-scale incursions of Pakistani terrorists are taking place. Pak President Nawaz Sharif appears to have a new plan to deal with the Kashmir issue. He has, for instance, asked US President Barack Obama to intervene and help get Kashmir for Pakistan. He knew what Obama would say and yet he raised the K-question with him. And now, the army-trained terrorists are attempting to cross into India. Why is he pushing terrorists into Kashmir? There could be a plan for destabilisation of the state and for causing violent disturbances. There are a few pro-Pakistani elements in Kashmir who are likely to provide various types of assistance. So, far, Pakistan has not attempted such a large-scale infiltration. Is another Kargil brewing along the LoC?

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NYONE following Narendra Modi’s campaign knows by now that the wind he has caught in his sails rises from the deep despair that is the predominant mood in India after ten years of the Sonia-Manmohan government. But, it is only when you drive through Uttar Pradesh that you begin to understand why this despair caused by bad policies and bad governance is so deep. Having just driven to Kanpur from Delhi to attend his first rally in our biggest and electorally most important state allows me to tell you what I saw on the way. The journey began well enough. The Yamuna Expressway is by far the best road in India. It cuts the journey to Agra by at least two hours, is access controlled and modern by any standards. Its flaw is that unlike similar highways in other countries, it seems to have not given local communities en route to share in its benefits by allowing them the chance to make a living through highway hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops. Farmers who lose their land to big infrastructure projects are less likely to be hostile towards them if they can see their own lives improved as a consequence. For some reason, the planners of the Yamuna Expressway overlooked this just as successive governments of Uttar Pradesh have overlooked the incredible tourism potential of our biggest state. Tourism could transform Uttar Pradesh from being one of our poorest states to being one of our richest. Tourism officials calculate that nearly every foreign visitor to India visits the Taj Mahal. And, then there are Varanasi and Allahabad that draw Hindu pilgrims in millions and Moghul single trade towns like Khurja, Aligarh, Ferozabad, Kannauj and Moradabad that if cleaned up and restored to their medieval splendor could attract foreign visitors in droves.

Incredible UP On the way to Agra lies Mathura that has magnificent sculptures from the Kushan period that lie forgotten in a decrepit museum. My despair deepened from the minute we got off the expressway and found ourselves in the squalid, smelly bazaars of Agra that have remained this way for decades. The waters of the Yamuna are stagnant with filth and although on one of its banks stand the majestic ruins of Moghul forts and tombs on the other

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bank there are hideous slums. If any of the chief ministers of this state had understood the importance of tourism to the economy they would at least have cleaned up the city of the Taj. If Agra’s neglect saddened me Kanpur horrified me. We entered this former ‘Manchester of India’ through a colony that seemed to be made entirely of rotting garbage. People had built their hovels from it, children played in it, garbage pickers hovered over it in search of material to sell and pigs, dogs and rats infested it in search of food. Out of this landscape rose a mosque and a temple and not too far from it a shopping mall made of glass and steel. So when I got to Modi’s rally and saw that

dream a new dream and hope for a better future for their children. He told them that it pained him personally when the Congress Party’s prince mocked the poor for their poverty by describing it as a state of mind. When you are born with a golden spoon in your mouth you can do this, he said, but he who had been born in poverty and spent his childhood mired in it could never do this because he knew intimately how awful poverty could be. Of the speeches he has made, it was one of the best I have heard and of the rallies he has addressed, it was one of the biggest but on the drive back to Agra I found myself wondering how he was going to win the fifty seats he needs in UP with the sort of leaders that sat beside him on the stage. Rajnath Singh and Lalji Tandon have spent their time bringing their sons into politics and not on building the party. And, Kalyan Singh’s supposed appeal to the lower castes vanished long ago. As for Vinay Katiyar’s hard-line Hindutva ideology, it is so much yesterday’s idea that the old slogan ‘Jai Shree Ram’ barely got a response from the crowd.

Vikas needed When I got to my hotel in Agra late that night, I noticed that it was bursting with foreign tourists. They filled the restaurants and shops and seemed to come from all over EuTavleen Singh rope and England. This, without any effort on the part of the state government to do even none of the big local leaders of the BJP evoked what Rajasthan and Kerala have done to build even a hint of applause from the vast seething a strong tourism economy. I went to bed that crowd I understood why. I arrived three hours night dreaming of a day when just the city of before Modi and this gave me more than Agra would attract more foreign tourists than enough time to listen to Kalyan Singh, Lalji the measly six million India does today. Tandon and Vinay Katiyar. Had caste and creed mattered less to the They droned on about corruption and the state’s politicians and development and betevil Congress Party and the crowd seemed not tering people’s lives mattered more, this to be listening. The sun was intensely hot and would already have happened. Ordinary peothe air so still it was hard to breathe but people I talked to in Kanpur at the rally said that ple continued to come only because of Modi. the reason why they liked Modi was because When he finally appeared people behaved as he had brought vikas to Gujarat and this is if they were suddenly in the presence of a what they hoped he would bring to Uttar messiah. They gazed at him with wonder and Pradesh when he became the prime minister. reverence. Modi appears to be the only political leader He told them that he had been totally won today who has understood that the main over by their love and promised that he would issue in the next general election is going to not betray their trust in him. He told them be development and linked to its absence in that India had been betrayed by her leaders the voters’ minds is price rise and the ecoover and over again and that it was time to nomic downturn.

ON THE SPOT

Anger has the power to burn, to destroy!

of your society and family. You who are trained police officers, you have to think about it. Mindfulness is always something. And when HE practice of mindfulness can be repre- something. When you drink mindfully, there’s you practice it, you have an opportunity to get sented in two aspects, mindfulness of con- mindfulness of drinking. The object of your in touch with the wonderful, refreshing healsumption and mindfulness of transformation. mindfulness is drinking. When you walk ing elements in yourself and in the world for First of all, a few words about mindfulness of mindfully, that is mindfulness of walking. your nourishing and transformation. If mindfulness only focus on the negative transformation of consumption. There is a When you look at things mindfully, whether seed to anger in our store consciousness. they are the blue sky or the beautiful trees, it’s things, that would be a pity. But right mindWhen that seed of anger is not watered, we are called mindfulness of looking. But mindful- fulness has the capacity of transforming the okay. We can smile, we can have a good time. ness is not only to be mindful of the positive negative things and this is the case. When anger manifests as a mental formaBut when the seed of anger in us is watered, things and the lovely things. When anger mantion, it has the power to burn, to destroy. And we suffer because when it is watered, it maniif you don’t know the practice of mindfulness, fests itself on the upper level of our conyou allow yourself to be burned and to be desciousness called mind consciousness. stroyed by anger and other people who live This is the seed of anger, this is the image of anger. In our tradition, we call it mental for- ifests, you practice mindfulness of anger. But I around you will suffer also. That is why as a mation. In Buddhist psychology, we speak of know anger is in me breathing out. I will care- practitioner of mindfulness when you notice 51 varieties of seeds and anger is just one kind fully take good care of my anger. When you that anger is coming up, you have to do someof seed. When the seed of violence, is mani- stop the traffic as the police officer to check thing right away. You have to act, not just fested as energy, we call it a mental formation, whether there is a person holding a gun or not, react. You have to act inviting the seed of anger as a mental formation, it is a seed. And you need mindfulness. But out of experience, mindfulness to come up, breathing in, breathwhen anger has become a mental formation, you know that not everyone, not every car, has ing out, making steps, generating the energy a terrorist inside. You might stop 1,000 cars of mindfulness in order to take care of the it is the kind of energy that make us suffer. And if you don’t know how to handle, it will and 999 cars are without terrorist. And if you anger that has manifested. When you breath in and out or you practice walking meditation, make our beloved ones suffer also. And the only look for terrorists, that would be a pity. If you are truly mindful, you can see the you generate the energy of mindfulness. Suppractice is that every time anger manifests, you have to invite some other seed to mani- positive things and the negative things. If you pose you call the energy of anger energy numfest to take care of anger and you usually in- exercise your duty in such a way that you are ber one? Then you can call the energy of always looking for the negative, that’s not good mindfulness energy number two. vite the seed of mindfulness to come up. — Thich Nhat Hanh Mindfulness is always mindfulness of for your health. That’s not good for the health

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Hoarding has led to exorbitant price of onion ONION price is increasing at an alarming rate and has been sold by the shopkeepers at Rs.80 to Rs.105 per kg more than the price of the petrol per litre in various state bringing tears to the eyes of the aam aadmi and the assurance from Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar that prices will fall is nothing but bogus and utter nonsense. I strongly feel that the government has lost their control over the price rise and has totally failed in the duties and on the other hand the hoarders are taking full advantage of the festival season and looting the public for their gains without bothering about the problems of the common man. The urgent need of the hour is that with Diwali, the festival of lights just round the corner the government must raid the hoarders who are doing black marketing and charging customers exorbitant prices for onion

Sonia Gandhi’s ambition HERE is an alternative view on the Indian political scenario. The Congress group has been willfully indulging in huge corruption. Sonia Gandhi has recently been declared as one of the ten richest politicians in the world. She has reached this peak from truly humble Italian beginnings. Where did all the wealth come from? I say that she allowed others in her group to accumulate wealth just as long as

and arrest them for taking the people for ride and at the same time Sharad Pawar, who has failed totally to control the rising prices of all the essential commodities must take full responsibility and step down from his chair. Government must take this matter seriously and release more onions at reasonable rates failing which the day is not far when people who are already angry with government will reject them totally for being anti-people. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

SUPPLY of onions from the suburbs is less and hence prices are going up. The short supply is due to poor transport service from Nashik. Hoarding of vegetables is the root cause of all the problems. Recent hike in petrol and diesel prices is also the cause for price hike. There is steep into Hindalco but not the PM who had finally approved the proposal for allocation of the blocks. This is the status when the investigation of a scam of huge proportion is being directly monitored by the apex court. Earlier, the PMO’s office and the ex-law minister ‘amended’ the status report of the CBI and the apex court is said to have admonished this highly objectionable act. A good number of files are said to be ‘not’ traceable and the PM disowned the moral responsibility by saying that he was not the ‘custodian’ of the files giving the impression that he is not ‘interested’ in the ‘truth’ coming out in this regard. The PM should hasten the tempo of the investigation so that the truth comes out at as ‘quickly’ as possible and the ‘convicted’ are punished as per the law. — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

Mr. Pawar, health is wealth SHARAD Pawar is always against good things. He is now upset on our ‘born tough’ CM for curtailing builders’ bonanza in Pune. Reason: He may be afraid that it will affect his inflow of funds ‘in black’ from the builder community. Being a seniormost leader of a Party and conWEALTHY DREAM: Sonia Gandhi sidering his serious ailment as also would love to become the richest person his age factor, it is high time he bids in the world. adieu to politics and takes care of she got her cut. And the cumulative his health and family. Of course, money turns every effect is that she has reached her human being greedy. But he should high position. In doing so, she had to make understand that he has minted compromises and give her party enough for his generations to sit men leeway because she was never and enjoy life. So it is ideal for him really interested in the welfare of the to be good at this stage at least. country; she was out to become — Laxminarayanan B., Mumbai ‘filthily’ rich. Over the years, the country has deteriorated financially, economically, socially and morally. The Prime Minister and her DIWALI is one of the biggest and son are mere minions. Her objective most joyous festivals of the Hindu is to remain in power so that she community. Not just Hindus, but can reach the pinnacle of wealth by people of other faiths love celebratbecoming the richest politician, ing it too. Sadly, as we do year after nay, the richest person in the world. year, people must be reminded that — Jamshed Irani, Mumbai they have forgotten the real meaning of Diwali. It must be celebrated in an environment-friendly manner. Just imagine if every household IT is observed that the CBI is said to bursts crackers, then what impact it have filed a series of 14 FIRs the lat- will have on the environment! Alest one is said to pin-point Kumar though it is difficult to get over the Mangalam Birla, the industrialist temptation of bursting crackers, and P.C. Parakh, the former Coal better sense should prevail, in the Secy., for allocation of ‘coalblocks’ storage, use and disposal of fire-

Let’s have a safe Diwali

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STRICT ACTION NEEDED: Frequent raids must be conducted to stop hoarding of onions, which ultimately leads to black marketing and alarming rise in their prices. works. Let’s all do our bit to make this festival season safe. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili

Communal riots bill needed? AS reported since election is around the corner Congress party is on ‘passing spree’ of various OF bills, including the com- LETTER THE DAY munal violence bill. It seems they have woken up from the deep slumber of their 10 years’ rule. But they fail to realise that there is very large chasm between passing of a bill, its implementation and the final results. Retrospectively speaking, all the bills passed in past have

crease in onion prices now. Usually, vegetable prices come down drastically during the onset of winter. During the monsoons vegetables rot easily. Thus, prices are soaring and the common man will be wondering how to make up for the sudden spurt in vegetable prices, especially onion. Central/ State Governments are responsible for the price rise of onions. People do not want to compromise on taste and go for the best quality all the time. Stitch in time saves nine is true. The prices of all the vegetables are touching Rs.60 to Rs.80 per kg. and the State food minister is silent and could not curtail onion prices touching Rs.110 in Kashmir. Congress Govt proved ineffective in all the issues relating to price of consumer items as the party is busy addressing the scams involving their ministers. Hoarding of

onions is the root cause for all the problems and there is no one to bell the cat and call a spade a spade. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion

AFTER the soaring prices of onion, a number of vegetables and fruits since long, now the price of potato has started to soar. And on the LoC unstopped firing with light as well as heavy weapons is soaring obviously, to help the anti-India terrorists’ infiltrations as the main part of Pakistan’s ‘foreign policy’ against India. But our soft ‘Nero’ Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is on foreign tour, playing the fiddle of MoUs and agreements when India’s ‘Rome’ is burning with all the aforesaid rise in prices. Such created circumstances, particularly related to the soaring prices of the daily needed potato, onion, vegetables and fruits compel aam aadmi of India to believe strongly of some nexus for funds for the coming general elections. — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

met their Waterloo, as they did not have the desired effect, which establishes the fact that they were just introduced to fool and woo Indian voters. The question thus also arises if the bill is necessary and important, why it was not passed or implemented earlier. The important question thus also arises that the very word communal is very unpatriotic, anti-national and non-secular and against national integration and against unity among Indians with various castes, creeds and religions. Why can’t we have one law, one nation theory?

SEEING the severe infighting among the BJP ticket aspirants in Delhi, even the diehard supporter of the Party will have second thoughts before pressing the button corresponding to the Lotus symbol on the EVM during the Assembly polls there. The logical question that will crop up in his mind would be: With so much bickering within the Party over the CM issue, what is the guarantee that the Party, if voted to power, would not vertically split at the stage of portfolio allotment itself?

— S.P. Sharma, Mumbai

— Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

BJP hungama in Delhi

Killer radiation levels ought to be controlled ‘RADIATION: the silent killer‘ ( ADC , Oct 22 ), this huge and serious city health menace is indeed alarming especially considering the critical health hazard this modern electronic communication facility is causing to the citizens. It is furthermore alarming to observe the pathetic degree of dilution of setting the radiation levels in India. Compared to the Swiss and Austrian regulations Indian radiation level has been set at 10 % and 40 % less with those of these two Euro countries respectively, which is ridiculous and thereby, needing immediate modification. In such a city of population of 17 million, the number of users would be in tens of thousands. An observation by an IIT-ian has revealed that if the number of the cell phone towers be increased the radiation of each would then be reduced and would meet the desired level. However this would mean additional cost, which would be steep, so commercially the service providers would shy away until unless the DoT, India gets strict with the operators. Currently it is reported that India have 1.5 million cell towers, which needs to be doubled to meet the radiation level to suit the acceptable limit. It is high time that the Dot considers this more seriously and implement the revised regulation to avoid serious and thereby keep away this slow killing communication mode immediately. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

SAFE OPTION: A viable solution would be to reduce the height of cell phone towers and relocate them in remote places away from dense residential areas.

THIS is with reference to the article ‘Radiation: the silent killer’ (ADC, Oct 22) which gives the most objective picture of the danger that is lurking in the numerous cellphone towers standing atop many residential buildings in the city and its suburbs. The radiation from the cell-phone towers is of the non-ionising category which is not capable of bombarding the persons affected like the gamma rays or X-rays. However, it is hazardous beyond a certain limit and Prof. Girish Kumar, of the Electrical Engineering Department of IIT Bombay has carried out a lot of

studies of the same and points out that the permissible radiation standards of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are ten times more that that of some western countries — it is 4500 milliwaats/ square metre in India as against 450 MW/sq.m. in other countries abroad. Therefore, it is necessary for the govt. to see that the radiation strength in these monstrous towers is kept strictly under control. Dr. Kumar has also suggested that the height of the towers be reduced and preferably located in remote places away from dense residential areas. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

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these amazing animals as they each use their individual superpowers to catch their prey. Anim al Plan et, 11 p.m .

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Each episode of WORLD’S TOP 5 will focus on a different example of extreme engineering. Taking the viewer around the world in search of mankind’s greatest achievements, it will reveal the WORLD’S TOP 5 examples of each category. Di scover y, 8 p.m .

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Officer Lance asks the Arrow for help in stopping a serial killer who goes after women, and Felicity volunteers to help. However, when their trap fails, the killer captures Laurel. Meanwhile, DA Adam Donner seeks the death penalty for Moira, and Oliver recruits Roy to help him find the Canary. Star World, 11 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM

Indian-based traditional family of Pundit Darbar (Vikram Gokhale) gets a visit from Sameer Rafilini (Salman Khan), from Italy, who has come as a pupil to learn music and singing. Darbar and his family accept him. Sameer meets Nandini (Aishwarya Rai), Darbar’s daughter, and both fall in love. But Darbar wants Nandini to wed Vanraj (Ajay Devgan), and has Sameer swear that he will leave India, and not marry Nandini, as his gurudakshina (fee), to which Sameer agrees. Nandini is heart-broken, but does reluctantly marry Vanraj. When Vanraj finds out that Nandini is in love with Sameer, he takes her to Italy, so that both can be together again. Nandini must now come to terms with living with Sameer in Italy, or alienating her family and her new groom. Filmy, 9 p.m.

AASHIQUI 2

Aashiqui 2 movie is a musical love story of Rahul Jaykar a famous, successful and self-destructive singer played by Aditya Roy Kapoor and ArohiShirke an aspiring female singer played by Shraddha Kapoor. The leads after a series of coincidental meetings, finally starts dating. Believing in her talent, Rahul gives her a helping hand and her career begins to eclipse his. Arohi is ambitious to become a star. Rahul’s career is his defense against a self-destructive part of himself that has led him into outrageous bursts of drunkenness, drugs, love affairs, fights and adventures that have made him a legend. His career is also what gives him his sense of who he is. Will they accept their success and live life together or do their egos separate them forever? Max, 9 p.m. Hubert is a French policeman with very sharp methods. After being forced to take 2 months off by his boss, who doesn’t share his view on working methods, he goes back to Japan, where he used to work 19 years ago, to settle the probate of his girlfriend who left him shortly after marriage without a trace. There he mets his former colleague Momo and his daughter Yumi who he did not know was ever born. Hubert eventually finds out why his girlfriend left him and the reason becomes his and his new daughters problem. Starring Jean Reno, Ryôko Hirosue, Michel

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After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggles to keep the machines from finishing the job. Starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin. Star Mov ies, 11 p.m.

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Muller. Zee Studi o, 10.30 p.m.

THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. Pi x, 9 p.m .

MURDER

Simran and Sudhir Saigal have been married for several years, and are settled in Bangkok, Thailand. They live a fairly harmonious but busy lives, and have a child, a son. When Sudhir returns unexpectedly, he finds his wife is having an affair with another man. He hires a private detective by the name of Ramanathan, who produces photographic evidence of her affair with a male, whose name is Sunny. Sudhir decides to meet Sunny, and there is a physical confrontation, which results in Sunny's death. Sudhir takes the body, and buries it elsewhere, and returns home. A few days Bangkok Police Inspector Rajvir Singh arrives at their house to inquire about Sunny, who has been reported as missing. Shortly thereafter, Sudhir receives incriminating photographs of himself burying Sunny's body. Sudhir tells Simran about his secret, and together they go to check if the body is still buried. Their shocking findings at the site will change their lives forever. B4U, 9 p.m.

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Business Wrap Samachar Focus News Night Samachar News Night Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar Aankhon Dekhi

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New Police Story Friends with Benefits The Medallion Frankenweenie A White Snake’s Revenge Terminator Salvation

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Children of Men The Express Marvel Anime Wolverine Stealth Reality Bites Wasabi The Karate Kid, Part II

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A.M. 8.00 Vishwas: Jeetendra, Aparna Sen

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pg 16-17 Find comfortable but attractive shoes to wear this Diwali

pg 18 See what we like about the new festive collection from Fusion Beats

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 >> Take your pick from our suggestions to find your perfect outfit for Diwali this year

FESTIVE FASHION

We’re helping you get ready for a fashionable Diwali with some great clothing options. Rhea Dhanbhoora takes a look at what’s in style this season and puts together some looks for you mix it uP With mixed prints, bright colours and bold jewellery, this look is perfect for those who like to keep it interesting.

mixed Prints Head to a Shoppers Stop and pick up this fun, colourful outfit. The mixed prints are bang on trend and the thin straps add a sexy touch. Price `3,599

candy coloured Sling this pretty corsage shoulder bag from www.perniapopup shop.com on your shoulder. Price `7,350

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touch of gold Pick up this box clutch from the Cleo collection by Malaga to add a little oomph to your look. Price `11,230

the wIld sIde Animal and bird motifs are a big trend this year. We’re helping you combine the two while keeping it ethnic and festive.

luxurIous layers Layered anarkali’s are a hot festive trend so if you need to dress to the nines, this is the perfect look for you. Paired with some pretty gold jewellery, you’ll be the centre of attention.

In bloom This ring from the Alexander McQueen collection at Kitsch screams luxury. Price On request

modern tradItIons stoned Nothing says wild quite like this affordable necklace from Juvalia & You India. Price `1,150

sImPle black These black dangle earrings from Ayesha Accessories will go well with your outfit. Price `250

anImal InstInct Pick up this sterling silver cheetah ring from www.voylla.com to complete your look. Price `3,088

From ombre attire to contemporary clutches and interestingly shaped jewellery, this is the perfect look for the modern woman who wants to keep it traditional. round dangles Pick up these gold plated earings with their hanging chain drops from www.voylla.com. Price `714

Pearl droPs We love this pair of gold drops from Avon because they’re elegant and affordable. Price `1,199

chunky bangles Adorn your wrist with this solid cuff from Kazo. Price `899

Peacock dreams Nothing shows off the printed trend or is more traditional than this silk tunic from Michelle Salins. Price `3,800

subtle colour Holii has a great festive collection of wallets such as this subtle red and black one. Price `1,295

lemon droP We love this lemon yellow ombre sari from www.perniapopup shop.com. Price On request

orange sPlash Want to add a little colour to your look? Pick up this ring from Juvalia & You India. Price `200

gold layers If you follow trends, you’ll know that this layered anarkali from Michelle Salins is a must-buy. Price `36,800

Indo-western Don’t think you can pull off a completely traditional look, or just want to keep it casual? For a traditional touch, pair a kurti with slim jeans and some choice jewellery. Take a look.

green queen A simple kurti like this green one from Max is perfect for an Indo-western look. Price `1,245

tIme to shIne Add a little touch of bling to your outfit with this pretty green ring from Diagold’s festive collection. Price On request

carry on We love that this simple black bag from Hidesign has a little embellishment to make it more festive. Price `25,000

black beauty Pick up a pair of simple black jeans like this one from www.imljeans.com to complete your look. Price `5,900

save some blIng If you can’t afford to splurge on a clutch, this pretty bling one from Kazo is a good budget option. Price `2,490

a lIttle onyx Pick up these circular gold plated earrings studded with black onyx from www.voylla.com. Price `1,128

gettIng IntrIcate Splurge on this beautiful clutch with gold vine metal work from Alexander McQueen at Kitsch. Price On request

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>> GameOn India has been set up by Zeba Zaidi (left) with an aim to build a community of working class professionals and expatriates who all share a common love of sport. Their endeavour is to bring back the joy of playing sports in your lives by organising everything — from venue to equipment and refreshments to even team mates

Game On! Zeba Zaidi, co-founder of GameOn India, talks to Rhea Dhanbhoora about starting the company and the popular Devil’s Circuit initiative

ith over 16 years of experience in sales and marketing and having worked with Fortune 1000 companies in the UK and US, sports enthusiast Zeba Zaidi has chosen GameOn as a way to pursue her passion for sports. After graduating from college, Zeba pursued a diploma in marketing and jetted off to London to start a career in corporate sales. But, for the national level skater, sports was always her first love. After moving back to India, she started GameOn India with her husband Adnan Zaidi, who is also the cofounder and managing director of GameOn. The duo started Devils Circuit — India’s biggest and most difficult obstacle course. We catch up with her to find out more about her unique career choice and love for adrenaline. Tell us about how you got started with GameOn? GameOn India was launched in February last year. The intention of setting it up was simply to provide people with a common platform to come out and pursue their choice of sport, without any hassles such as where to play, arranging equipment or getting enough people. GameOn India simply asks you to register for the sport of your choice and we do the rest.

>> Devil’s Circuit (left) has been touted to be India’s most difficult obstacle course run. The run is dotted with freezing water, barbed wires and concrete walls to make the race more exciting and challenging

Do you and Adnan have the same ideas professionally? Adnan is passionate about football and we share a love for sports and the outdoors. We work as a team and ensure that we don’t discuss work post office hours in order to maintain a good work-life balance. As professionals, we both respect each other’s ideas and decisions and this helps us eradicate possible riffs. Any tips for other couples handling business together? It is not easy to keep the two separate! However, we do our best to not let one affect the other. I think it is important to be open to different ideas and hear them out. We have learnt to support each other. Do you play a lot of sports? What are your favourites? I was a junior national level skater and I am a recreational sports lover, so I understand the importance of sports and adventure. I believe that playing sports is not just fun, it is the biggest de-stresser, so I ensure that GameOn offers the best quality professional environment. I’m the first person to sign up for anything fun and adventurous, be it

tennis lessons, yoga or a run. In fact, we have a table tennis table and putting green to keep the atmosphere lively. Tell us a little bit about the obstacle run series? Devil’s Circuit is India’s biggest and most difficult obstacle course run. The 5km circuit has been designed with the help of ex-Indian Navy commandoes. It has obstacles consisting of mud, freezing water, barbed wires and concrete walls. The objective is to get out there and push your own boundaries and test your endurance. At the same time, it also proves to be an excellent team building initiative for corporate workplaces. What was the initial response? Our first run took place in Ludhiana last year and it was a sold-out event. We had never been to Punjab and had no idea how people would respond to our concept. But, we had participants from various walks of life and age groups. We even had a man cycle his way to and back from Chandigarh to Ludhiana to participate in the obstacle run! There was a 60-year-old grandmother who took part and told us to make sure that the next event was even tougher! The response has been overwhelming. You were a junior national level skater! Would you go back to skating? (Laughs) I’d love to as I was passionate about skating when I was younger. But now, I think I would want my children to pursue my dreams. I took pride in my talent and always wanted to pursue it further. However, as you grow older, priorities change. Once I began my higher studies, followed by my decision to take my career to the UK, I made it a conscious effort to keep sports as a vital part of my life. It became more of a hobby. Is there an age criteria for Devil’s Circuit? Our primary target audience lies between the age group of 18-45. Our aim and intent is to take more Indians, of both genders, outdoors and for them to start following a balanced lifestyle in which outdoor recreation plays a part. However, we had participants from all age groups in the Ludhiana run, from teenagers to 60-year-old grandmothers. The objective is to get out there and push your own boundaries and there’s no fixed age to do that.

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Go Indo-western This indo-western pair of shoes has been designed by Ritu Kumar and it’s available at her store, Label. We love how the sheen of the siver fabric on top is paired well with a subdued shade of blue. This will look great with a churidaar as well as with jeans. Price `5,200

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tIPs & trICks festIval season Is here! Typical Diwali footwear, this blingy pair of sandals from Haute Curry screams ‘festive season.’ They are available at Shoppers Stop outlets. Price `1,799

Want to know how to pick comfortable shoes? Here’s a quick guide: l Pick shoes that are comfortable for your feet. For example, if you have high arches, you shouldn’t be wearing boots and if you have wide feet, you need to be careful with closed shoes. l Even if you want to wear heels, an easy way to make them comfortable is to choose a chunky heel. Picking heels that are too thin strains your feet which can be bad for your feet in the long run. l You may think flats are better than heels, but some are actually worse for your feet. You need proper arch support and no exposed seams that will bruise your soles. l Oval, pointed and square toed shoes don’t encompass the natural shape of your foot and instead, force your toes into quite an unnatural position. Wear shoes with rounded toes instead. l Have your feet measured so that you can get the perfect fit. Sometimes, you might not account for an extra half or the fact that one foot is bigger than the other. Get them measured to find your perfect fit.

Your feet are going to bear the brunt of all the running around and family visits this festive season. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Priyanka Singh give you some great looking shoe options that are also comfortable a PoP of brIGhtness Available at Kitsch, this pair of canary yellow ballet flats by Alexander McQueen will provide a nice pop of brightness if your outfit is simple. Price On request

IndIan PumPs These quirky, off-white pumps with traditional embroidery by Alexander McQueen are available at Kitsch. Price On request

of studs & shIne Another option from Alexander McQueen’s latest shoe collection and available at Kitsch, these ballet shoes will give you style plus comfort. Price On request

east meets west We are in love with the festive collection of shoes that Ritu Kumar has introduced, especially because the collection amalgamates the western and Indian ethos. This pair is available at Label. Price `6,500

Go all out If you are planning to wear the pair on your left, then make sure that your outfit is subtle enough to balance out the look. This pair is by Alexander McQueen and is available at Kitsch. Price On request

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We’ve all been guilty of wearing our negligee as a going out top, right? No! The flimsy top with tacky fringe detailing really looks out of place at the event. The pista green skirt is even more casual. Pair such a top with a sleek blazer and trousers, if you must next time.

Rhea’s hair, makeup and sun kissed tan make her look sensational! While we like this dress, it swamps her tiny frame. And a few accessories could have saved it from looking like a cleverly draped sheet. Also, we wished she would show off her lovely tan by wearing a vibrant shade.

to keeP It sImPle If you want your heels to be simple and classic, you will like this Charles & Keith pair. Price `5,499

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1. baCk sPray For an even toned glow on your back, we suggest Garnier’s Ambre Solaire. The natural bronzer and selftanning spray gives you smooth, evenly toned skin with absolutely no streaks. And it dries instantly, so all you have to do is spray it on. Price `940 approximately

2. baCkless bra The best lingerie for a backless dress is a backless bra. www.buyundercover.com has a variety of options that you can pick from. The silicone bras stick onto your skin and stay there so firmly, you won’t even realise that you have worn it. Price `1,500 3. baCk Cream Pick up a small tube of this to really pamper your back this season. This exfoliating cream from Clinique is called Sparkle Skin for a reason. It will polish rough and dry areas, making your skin look smooth and polished. Price `520

The leggy beauty shows us that black doesn’t have to be boring. The partially sheer top is subtly sexy and she’s managed to pair it well with shorts. However, that aunty style handbag ruins her look a little. A simple black clutch would have worked much better.

We like Hazel’s simple black dress and as usual, her hair is beautiful and luscious. However, while her base look is great, her accessories let her down. The animal print clutch, blue shoes and aqua statement necklace are all mismatched which makes this look not-so-appealing.

While the cutout dress is bang on trend, the skin show is eye-catching and the focal point of the outfit. So, it’s strange why Shruti would want to add a further showstopper with that bib-like neckpiece. It’s over the top and makes her entire look seem cheap and tacky.

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a lIttle bIt of shIne Here’s another option from Charles & Keith. If you don’t want your heels to be too simple or blingy, this is a good buy. Price `5,499

4. nIPPle PastIes Is your dress too low to wear any kind of bra? Then these nipple pasties from www.zivame.com are perfect. They give enough coverage, are sweat-resistant, waterproof and gentle on your skin. Price `399 5. bath ball brush Buy a back scrubber if you want to make sure your back is scrubbed and buffed to perfection. A ball brush is best because it is gentle on your skin and helps exfoliate and scrub. You can buy one on www.flipkart.com. Price `170

« 5 WAYS TO ROCK: BACKLESS OUTFITS Jessica Turakhia tells you about the pointers that you should keep in mind if you want to wear a backless outfit 1. Cleanse & sCrub To wear a backless outfit, the most important thing to do is smoothen your back. This will remove dead skin and make the skin on your back glow. 2. bleaChInG & waxInG Bleaching will help diminish blemishes, spots, marks and make your skin look even and flawless. If you have any noticeable hair on your back, get it waxed. Waxing not only removes the hair but will also eliminate dead skin from your back, making it look brighter. 3. sPa treatment One week before wearing your backless dress, oil your back regulary as it will nourish your skin. If you have normal or dry skin, then use almond oil. If you have oily skin, then virgin olive oil can work wonders. 4. CamouflaGe Just before you are ready to wear your backless outfit, don’t forget to smoothen up your back with a water >> Yes, you can get a back like Penelope Cruz without Photoshop, if you follow our tips! proof liquid foundation. It

will camouflage any remaining blemishes, acne and tan marks. Also, add a little shimmer to your back. When you apply a bronzer on your back, use the powder sparingly with the help of brush to contour your shoulder blades the way you highlight your cheek bones. We would suggest you take someone’s help while applying makeup on your back. 5. aCtIvate your baCk musCles For the ultimate sexy back, you need some lean, strong muscles under that beautiful skin. One effective cardio choice is rowing or using a rowing machine. The second choice for developing an attractive back is swimming. Each of the four swimming strokes uses every major muscle group in your back. When it comes to resistance training, think ‘pulls.’ Every exercise in which you pull your arms down or back, uses your back muscles. Tubing, dumbbells and pullup bars work well.

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Ms. Know-it-all

to spend the whole day around you and they certainly do not want the office to smell like a flower shop all day long. And, when it comes to body odour or smelly feet, that will not only annoy your colleagues, but it will also make them doubtful of your hygiene, which is not something you want.

No one, and we mean no one, likes a know-itall. You might have views or information that you want to share, but doing so at every opportunity, without much fact to back you up, will mean that your colleagues will take you less and less seriously. Instead of coming up with long-winding explanation for things you don’t know, just say ‘I don’t know.’

the procrastinator

strong sMells It doesn’t matter whether the odour is good (perfumes, deos) or bad (body odour, smelly feet), strong smells can really end up irritating people. Remember that your colleagues have Shutterstock

Do your colleagues curse under their breath when they are around you? Dev Goswmai tells you a few annoying habits of yours that could be the reason for that

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rom workers who keep putting off assignments till kingdom come, to those whose style and manner of talking irritate others so much that they just want to avoid that person… there are a number of habits that can be really annoying and which you should avoid at work. It might be possible that you’re doing them unknowingly, so read the following points and ensure that you avoid these habits.

Not only does this annoy your team members and your boss, this irritating habit can make you lose your job. Being a procrastinator means that projects will always be late or too close to the deadline. This will not be appreciated by the other workers working on the project. And even when it’s a solo assignment, no one likes watching a co-worker whiling their time away doing absolutely nothing.

the noise source From talking loudly on the phone to your phone beeping annoyingly every few seconds, being a source of noise is one of the most common ways you could annoy your co-workers. If you know that you’re going to be getting calls or messages, keep your phone on silent. And when you do need to take a call, do so away from where everyone works… your phone conversations aren’t something people are interested in and it’ll only ruin their concentration.

lacK of coMMunication Promptly replying to emails, responding the moment your name is called out and being clear with your instructions/questions… these are things that are expected of a halfdecent worker and if you fail to communicate properly, it will increase the frustration levels of those who have to deal with you.

invading personal space Your co-workers are just that — co-workers and not your buddies. So, unless it’s a really, really good friend, don’t go around sitting on random people’s chairs, going through their desk or ‘borrowing’ stationery and most certainly do not switch on someone else’s PC just because you are bored. These are things that can lead to an ugly fight or will make your colleagues want to avoid you. So, stop!

>> If you don’t want to make enemies stop annoying habits that could annoy your colleagues...like acting too cute!

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find out how to deal with a lone wolf colleague

Last week, my boss gave me an assignment that I had to do along with a new girl who’s just joined. We discussed the project among us and informally decided who’ll do what. Today, she came up to me with more than what she was supposed to do. While I do see her enthusiasm and appreciate it, the problem is that I had already done the extra stuff that she did. So, one of us wasted our time and it’s not something we can afford at our office with our workload. She’s new, so I do not know how to explain this to her and I certainly don’t want to involve our boss in this. What do I do? — Meghna talpade, dadar dear Meghna, What you should do is let this go. Don’t talk about this episode with her, but make slight changes in your future communications so that this doesn’t happen again. As you said, it’s probable that she was just enthusiastic about her new job and maybe went overboard because of that. The next time you have a project with her — have a proper talk about it, ending with an email that details who’s supposed to do exactly what. If it was her enthusiasm that caused this, then it won’t happen again. But, if she suffers from the lone wolf syndrome — a habit of doing everything on her own — you need to sit her down and talk

about how to work as a team and why it would be better for the both of you. I’ve recently taken on a new job. I love the work. This is exactly what I’ve wanted to do all along, but my problem is that I just can’t seem to gel with my new colleagues, even though they’re quite friendly. They keep inviting me for breaks and after-work coffee, but I keep saying no because I don’t see how I can mix in with them. I feel quite left out and really do not like this aspect of my job. Is there any way out? — amisha solanki, santacruz dear amisha, From what you’ve said, it seems like you haven’t given your co-workers a chance. I’m not blaming you. Maybe you are shy or just nervous and unsure about how to proceed. What you need to do is say ‘yes’ to when they ask you to hang out with them. Don’t assume you won’t get along. You can only say that once you’ve tried mixing with your co-workers. Once you start talking to them, we’re sure that you’ll find at least a few coworkers who you can connect with. send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in before wednesday

« STUFF WE LIKE: FUSION BEATS festive collection by fusion beats If you’re about to start your festive shopping, check out Fusion Beats’ Autumn Winter Festive collection 2013, that takes inspiration from India’s rich culture of traditional, couture crafts. The range includes dresses, kurtis and tunics in colours such as turquoise, magenta, green, yellow and red. The collection uses fabrics such as cotton jacquards, cotton silk and chanderi. The designs have a western touch with contemporary silhouettes, which contrast with African and Indian paisley embroidery that finds a place on brocades and chiffon. where Major malls and retail outlets price `1,599 onwards

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If you come from a big family you’ll know that all the parties this season also mean that you’ll have to babysit your fair share of relatives’ children. Rhea Dhanbhoora brings you a few tips matters. You never know information will come handy.

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Don’t make a mess

Be positive Think of the sort of adults you were most drawn to as a child. Nobody likes a domineering adult who is constantly telling you what not to do. Similarly children do not like it when they are constantly told what to do and what not to do. They value their freedom just as much as we do. Children like positive adults who are fun and full of life. Even if you have to give them direction, try to be fun and encouraging. A great tip to get them to do what you want is positive reinforcement. Children will be much more willing to accommodate rules when they think it’s a game — or said in a positive manner.

stay focuseD Remember to keep your eye on the kids at all times. Also, remember that they’re looking up to you as a role model. So, watch your language, be careful about what you say on the phone, conduct yourself in a responsible manner and try and be a good role model. Children are very observant and impressionable and pick up things very easily. Because of their malleable nature, they can pick up bad habits just as easily as good habits. So babysitters, along with the children’s behaviour, watch your own!

Be active

ven if you love being around children, taking care of them can prove to be quite a challenge. Children are a handful and if they don’t like you, they can get even more difficult. If you’re planning on babysitting, you need to keep a few things in mind. Read on to become a babysitter who children keep asking for and parents are comfortable leaving their tiny tots with.

Be creative Taking care of children is not easy. Being a little creative will help you discipline them without coming across as too strict. Remember that you’re not their parent, so they’re not going to take very well to being scolded by you. Try to come up with fun and creative ways for them to follow rules and do as you say.

MOVIE CHOICES Have you been asked to babysit? Jessica Turakhia brings you a list of movies that are a fail safe choice to watch when looking after little children

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No parent wants to come home to a mess. It’s great to have fun with the kids — just make sure you clean up afterwards. Don’t leave toys strewn around, clean up art supplies, switch off unnecessary lights and fans and make sure everything is in the right place. Some children can be extremely hyper and naughty and may break valuable items at home. Make sure you clean up the mess after ensuring that the child is unhurt. Every parent loves to come back to a spic and span home.

>> If you’ve got babysitting duties coming up, read our tips so you don’t end up like this poor chap

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Children are so full of energy; you’re going to need to have boundless reserves of it yourself! Jump around, dance with them, play fun games — in fact, the more fun they have, the easier it will be to get them to bed at the end of Be prompt the day considering they’ll be exhausted. Moreover, it will create a very special bond Even if you’re babysitting as a favour, think of between you and the children. They it as a job. Someone has asked for your help will also look forward to you babysitting because they can’t be there at that time, so you them again. should respect their time. Getting there on time will make you more reliable and take them out trustworthy as a babysitter. Depending on how much the parents trust you and what time it is, you could plan an outing take notes with the children. Take them out instead of You may take care of your own children in a sitting at home. Visit a nearby playground or certain way, but respect the parents’ decisions go for a children’s movie — just make sure you and methods when you’re taking care of have experience taking care of kids someone else’s children. Set aside a little time outdoors so that there are no accidents. with the parents and make notes of what they Always carry a change of clothes, some liquids expect you to do. Bed time, food that is and fun foods, a few bandages and a napkin. allowed and not allowed, homework, the You never know when you might need medicines they take — every tiny detail these essentials.

1. Wall-E The story centers around a robot named Wall-E, who is designed to clean up a waste-covered Earth far in the future. He falls in love with another robot named Eve, who also has a programmed task, and follows her into outer space on an adventure that changes the destiny of both his kind and humanity. This movie is widely recognised as a critique on society. It brings up issues that the world is dealing with today and even more so in the future. 2. ThE lion King It tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as king. However, after a family row, Simba is fooled into thinking he was responsible for everything that went wrong and flees into exile in shame. Upon maturation, Simba returns back to claim his kingdom. A hugely entertaining blend of music, fun and eye-popping thrills. 3. UP The film centers around an elderly widower named Carl and an earnest young Wilderness Explorer named Russell. By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America and to complete a promise made to his lifelong love. Up is an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure that might be more suitable for slightly older children. 4. Willy WonKa & ThE ChoColaTE FaCTory A chocoholic’s dream! Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is a musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he receives a golden ticket along with four other children from around the world to visit Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The kids are bound to love the chocolate rivers and crazy candies on display. 5. E.T. ThE ExTra TErrEsTrial It tells the story of Elliott a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed "E.T.", who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help the extraterrestrial return home while attempting to keep it hidden from their mother and the US government. It is acclaimed as a timeless story of friendship, and it ranks as the greatest science fiction film ever made.

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Too hard-to-get?

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I work as a personal assistant in a major company. I am very happy with the work and pay. But, I have a problem. It’s not a big one, but it is affecting me and makes me sad. My boss is a good one... But!

Uh-Oh! Here he comes.

>> Don’t delay getting in touch just for the sake of it. Call your crush when you want to speak to him

Every time he approaches me, which is at least 20 times an hour, I dread it. I see him coming towards me, smiling mostly... and I CRINGE in ABSOLUTE FEAR!

Even a study proves that playing hard-to-get works well to find a genuinely interested partner. Priyanka Singh tells you how to nail the trick

laying hard-to-get is a very old trick in the treasure trove of love advice. This trick stands on the belief that men love ‘the chase.’ The hard-to-get modus operandi has backing from science as well. A study suggested that if you want a serious relationship, it pays for men and women to play hard-to-get. According to research, a benefit of playing hard-to-get is attracting a higher-quality mate with the greatest commitment for a long-term relationship. However, a lot of women kill their chances of landing their dream man because they play too hard-to-get. We tell you how to use this strategy correctly.

Waiting to call

Because when he opens his mouth...

waiting sends the message that you’re a player, insincere and unable to commit. Wait too long and a perfectly great match could simply lose momentum and fizzle out. But, if you mix up your call back time (consistent yet unpredictable), you’ll still be hard to get.

So many optionS old move: Getting a man to accompany you to a place where you know that the guy you are interested in will be present. Do it right: Trying to get attention so your crush knows you’re a hot property only sabotages your chances with him, because it basically broadcasts that you’re insecure and trying to making him jealous. Letting your crush wonder if you’re seeing someone makes you intriguing; letting him know you are keen on others, makes you unavailable.

old move: Let a pre-set amount of time go by before getting in touch. Most people have their own version of these waiting-game rules (three days after getting the number, two days after the a little over-intereSteD first date). Do it right: Call the person when you old move: Tease wildly over email or cell, want to talk. Waiting just for the sake of but act cool with physical contact.

Do it right: It’s so easy to be suggestive when you don’t have to see the person, but then you meet him or her and have to see if the chemistry’s actually there. Limit your between-date communication, especially anything saucy. Then any in-person flirtation will feel genuine and exciting — not disappointing.

BuSy for DateS old move: Pretend to have so many plans, it’s impossible to squeeze in a date. Do it right: It takes a lot of courage for someone to ask you out, so it can be a big turn off if your response is “Can we do it two weeks from now?” It’s great to have no time — proves you’ve got a busy life, making you all the more appealing. But, if there’s literally no time to date, then you shouldn’t be dating at all. You can suggest something like this: “I’m quite busy, but I was hoping to catch this band over the weekend. Want to check it out?” Not only will you make time for someone special, you’ll bond in new ways and get to know each other’s interests.

« DEAR GRACE, I HAVE A PROBLEM... Dear grace, A male colleague and I commute to and from work. We get along great, but I have no interest in him romantically. Last week, he held my hand on the way home. I didn’t want to be rude and was honestly shocked, so I just let him hold it because I didn’t know what to do. Now, he keeps holding my hand to and from work. I’m really uncomfortable. How do I

get this to stop without hurting him? — christine Khanna, chembur Dear christine, Be careful, if you don’t put your foot down soon, you’ll end up marrying the guy just so you don’t come across as rude. Hand holding can soon lead him to lean in for a kiss because your body language is leading him on. Unfortunately, you’ve let this go on

for too long. The more time you waste not telling him, the more you’ll complicate matters. The next time he attempts to reach for your hand, tell him you need to talk. Say that you like him as a friend, but don’t see a relationship with him. It’s likely he will be crushed, so be gentle. Send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in

It’s Halloween mixed with the entire world’s sewage system, mixed with cat poop, mixed with five-day-old soggy cabbage and teenage boy’s gym socks! And, he spits when he is talking!

“I just don’t know what to do! He is a lovely person and a good boss, but his breath and spit-talking is intolerable. And, being my boss, I can’t just tell him. Please help!”— Ms. XYZ a) Oh dear! This is tricky. You could leave a bowl of mints on your desk or order him lemon juice at intervals instead of coffee and tea. And, casually wipe your face when he talks and hope he takes the hint. So sorry for you! b) The subject of bad breath is very touchy for most. Leave him an anonymous but kindly worded note. c) Quit. Life is too short to be stunk up and spat on! LAST WEEK: Chatter box Kyra should pick Option A: Firstly, the most important person who has to like you is you. Yes, it is important for us to be socially acceptable but talking too much is not like being unkind or making other people feel bad about themselves. Don’t worry, just find people who like to chat a lot too! Don’t forget to let them talk as well.

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WHAT’S COOKING?

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Shweta Gulati is a familiar face on television with popular shows like Amber Dhara, Comedy Circus, Comedy Ke Superstars, Crime Patrol, etc. in her kitty and now she will be seen in the role of Suhani Khanna in the new SAB TV show Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar. Sandeep Hattangadi caught up with Shweta to probe her about her new show.

How unique is this show? The way to a person’s heart is through his stomach! Drawing inspiration from this, as also from the fact that everyone wants to be a great cook, only if it can be quick and easy, SAB TV presents a fun and light-hearted cookery show titled Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar. It promises to make cooking an enjoyable experience and showcase quick-to-cook and tasty recipes that will bring families together across India. The show premieres on SAB TV from October 28 and will be telecast every Monday to Friday at 7:30 pm. What is your character in the show? Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar is a story that reflects the lives of a new age couple, Aditya (Arjun Bijlani) and Suhani Khanna, played by me who, despite leading demanding work-lives, try to find interesting ways to spend time with each other. When Aditya decides to do something special for his wife, he surprises her by cooking an exceptional meal using Prestige’s smart kitchen appliance. Impressed by his gesture, the two take a vow that they will cook their daily dinner together from now onwards and in the process realise that cooking is the best way to rekindle the magic in their relationship and share some quality time together. Is it going to be a family show? Yes. As Aditya and Suhani Khanna master their culinary skills, the show also offers its viewers with a perfect opportunity to learn new, fun and easy recipes that the families can enjoy together. At times, guests also join in during festivals and promotions, thereby giving Aditya and Suhani a chance to impress them with their culinary skills, all inspired by Prestige. What are the other credits of the show? Produced by Deepti Bhatnagar Productions, SAB TV brings yet another interesting concept that is sure to appeal to modern consumers who are busy working couples and find kitchen as a perfect place for bonding. The show boasts of a stellar star cast including Rakesh Paul (Aditya’s brother), Gungun Uprari (Aditya’s sister-in-law) and Amit Behl (Aditya Khanna’s boss). SAB TV always offers differentiated and innovative content to its viewers and Jo Biwi Se Kaare Pyaar is India’s first light hearted fiction cookery show. It is a refreshing concept that will appeal to the modern consumers, as they get to learn and cook quick and easy recipes with Prestige. Whether you’re an expert in cooking or a complete amateur, cooking with your significant other always helps strengthen your bond because as we all know, ‘Food is the way to a person’s heart.’

Arish Bhiwandiwala to play young Akbar in TV show C

hild actor Arish Bhiwandiwala, who played the young Hrithik Roshan in the remake of Agneepath will now be seen as teen Akbar in the television show Bharat Ka Veer Putra-Maharana Pratap. He is replacing Sahil Deshmukh, who had to quit the show owing to ill-health. Arish, who is a first year commerce student of H.R. College, auditioned for the role of young Akbar and is happy to have bagged it. “It feels sad that Sahil is unwell and he couldn’t do the role. Akbar has always been my favourite historical character. I love the way he conducts himself. He doesn’t discriminate among anyone and respects everyone; these are few of his qualities that I admire”, Arish told PTI. Agneepath brought him recognition

from all quarters and now he is planning to take up full-time acting. “I feel lucky that I got to do this film. Hrithik sir and our director Karan Malhotra were very helpful and sweet to me.

I will always cherish the moment I met Hrithik and this film. There were quite a few offers after that but as I was studying in class X, I chose to focus on my studies. But acting is something I am really enjoying and I am looking forward to make it my profession”, he said. “I felt bad as I couldn’t take up acting due to my studies. But I feel education is a must”, he said. As for the TV show preparation, actors Shahbaz Khan who plays Bairam Khan and Jaya Bhattacharya who is Maham Anga in the serial are helping Arish getting his nuances right as young Akbar. “I don’t know Urdu properly but I am learning. Shahbaz sir and Jaya Ma’m are helping me in every way possible”, he added.

TV TATTLE Dance India Dance

Starting Saturday, October 26 and airing every Saturday-Sunday at 9 pm on Zee TV, Dance India Dance Season 4 will follow a format similar to the original season where the 18 contestants are divided into three teams led by the masters Mudassar Khan, Shruti Merchant, and Feroz Khan. Episode after episode, the masters will groom and mentor their respective teams to face the trials of dance ahead of them. The contestants will be judged on their grasp in learning new dance forms, their versatility in lending themselves to diverse styles and the grace and charisma that sets a ‘dancing star’ apart from the dancers.

Injured rider

Aanand Goradiya was shooting a scene with his senapati for Maharana Pratap when there was an accident on the sets. Anand plays the treacherous and lecherous Rajput king Rao Sultan. His horse suddenly became violent and grabbed the leg of his senapati who was perched on his horse nearby. As if that was not enough, the horse rose on his hind legs and became restless as a result of which Aanand lost his balance and fell off the horse. The production house and technical staff rushed him to a nearby doctor and thankfully there were no bones broken but has a muscle tear on his lower back.

Star couple

Nach Baliye is back with the dance, music and love in its sixth season on Star Plus. With the 11 jodis of Nach Baliye-6 preparing themselves to take on the dancing challenge, it seems Gurmeet and Debina are one of the hottest couple in this season and are leaving no stone unturned to get their strong-hold in the competition. Recently the sizzling couple took off to the beautiful temples of Khajuraho to spend some quality time and to take a break from the hectic work schedule. This season is coming back with a promise to give the celebrity couples a chance to rekindle their physical intimacy and passion through dance.

TV star

She first became a popular face when she stepped onto your television sets as a young Archana on Zee TV’s Pavitra Rishta. Now, as the show takes a 20-year leap forward, Ankita Lokhande who plays the character of Archana is all set to play a double role. “I have been very fortunate to have got the opportunity. I am grateful to Ekta ma’am and Zee TV for having faith in my ability and casting me in such a strong role at the very start of my career”, says Ankita on her new role.

Rannvijay’s show

Thrill, excitement, a pounding heart, an adrenaline rush and an extreme life, these are just a few things that the youth of today wish to experience. Endorsing this thought, MTV brings a brand new genre-bending show that takes a look at the life of Rannvijay Singh that none of us have seen before – WOODLAND presents MTV Rann VJ Run powered by Samsung Galaxy S4. Starting October 27 on Sunday at 6 pm, the show captures Rannvijay’s journey of a life time. A 10-part series, MTV Rann VJ Run follows Rannvijay as he embarks on an epic journey.

Interesting episode

Actors Ashwini Koul and Aasiya Kazi will be coming together to play the main lead in the upcoming episode of Bindass’ popular show Yeh Hai Aashiqui. In this episode, Ashwini will be portraying the character of Rahul, a rich and spoilt brat whose life changes when he meets Juhi. Aasiya Kazi will be essaying the role of Juhi, a cook’s daughter, who makes Rahul a better person. The episode will be hosted by the popular television and Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey who will take the viewers through the story at 7 pm on October 25.

Looking back

Shaan is the son of well-known Bengali music director Manas Mukherjee and during his childhood all the big names like Lataji, Ashaji, Talat Aziz have visited their home but Shaan had quite a heavy voice and was an average singer in school. After the death of his father, Shaan had to focus on supporting his family. Take this journey with Shaan and see how his life took turns and twists which finally lead him to become a professional singer. The episodes of Shaan on Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai will be telecast on Saturday, October 26at 6.30 pm on COLORS.

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TOP VIEW Nobody is exporting because in other countries price of onions is somewhere near 500 dollars and in India, it is 900 dollars. So in such a situation there is no export.

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Dolat Capital calls a ‘Buy’ on Asian Paints CMP: Rs. 521 Target Rs. 570

Hold Long Positions

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (October 24, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Wednesday (October 23, 2013) a net 24.45 points (0.39%) and closed at the 6178 point level. The market opened up at the 6209 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6217 points level at 9.20 a.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and turned into a range bound movement until 1.52 p.m. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 6116 points level at 2.00 p.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a choppy session, moved in a range of 101 points and closed below the psychologically important 6200 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 33 were losers, 16 were gainers and 1 remained unchanged. Substantial selling was seen in realty, power and IT stocks, while buying was seen in capital goods, banking, consumer durables and FMCG stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 8.14%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 658 were gainers, 709 were losers and 77 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator is 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 60 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

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

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5820 points level. The next support is at the 5692 points level. Resistance Levels: Immediate main resistance is at the 6223 points level. Next resistance is at the 6357 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 = 6171 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6124. Support (2) = 6070. Resistance (1) = 6225. Resistance (2) = 6272.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a small black body candle with a long lower tail. A long lower tail indicates that sellers dominated trading and drove prices lower during the session. However by the end of the session, buyers resurfaced and pushed prices back. This indicates that buying support is emerging at lower levels. This candle also indicates that the indecisiveness amongst investors continues. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market. However, the index is above the 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters too 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 6038 point’s level.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6164) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6038) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 5982) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 5850) Positive. All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

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Asian Paints reported a consolidated revenue growth of 18% to Rs 31.14bn. EBITDA at Rs 5.1bn was up% YoY as margins expanded by 190bps to 16.4%. PAT at Rs 3.27bn was up 36.7% YoY. Standalone business (decorative paints) reported revenue of Rs 25.3bn up 18.2%. EBITDA grew by 35.3% as margin expanded by 228bps to 18%. We estimate a volume growth of 15% during the quarter. Management indicated that growth in Tier II and III markets coupled with some Inventory stocking has resulted in a strong volume growth. Gross margin witnessed sharp increase driven by price increase taken in the domestic decorative business (4% cumulative beginning April 2013). The benefit of lower inventory cost and price hike resulted in a margin expansion. The recent price hike offsets the rupee depreciation and hence operating margins will continue to expand YoY in H2FY14. We continue to remain positive on Paint sector from a long term prospects. Management indicated that Paint industry has not witnessed any significant slowdown. Given the sustained growth in volumes coupled with expansion in margin expansion, we expect valuations to remain high. We have revised our estimate for FY14 and FY15 by 5% to factor in better volume growth. The stock trades at 39x FY14E EPS of Rs 13.2 and 31x FY15E EPS of Rs 16.3. We recommend an accumulate with a one year price target of Rs 570 (35x FY15E),

Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on JK Lakshmi Cement CMP: Rs. 68 Target Rs. 90

JKLC’s Q2FY14 results were ahead of estimates as margins surprised positively. Nevertheless, this was a weak quarter for the company with realisations down 7% QoQ, largely offsetting cost benefits. EBITDA/t at Rs 436 (RCMLe: Rs 392) was down by Rs 490 YoY/Rs 140 QoQ, leading to a 76% YoY drop in PAT. We cut FY14/FY15 earnings by 19%/20% on lower volume and margin forecasts and roll over to a Dec’14 TP of Rs 90. Maintain BUY as the weak performance and expansion delays are priced in. Lower realisations drive EBITDA/t lower: JKLC’s power/fuel and freight costs (per tonne) both fell by ~8% QoQ as power consumption declined to 72Kwh (vs. 5Kwh YoY) and fuel consumption fell to 729K.Cal/kg of clinker (738K.Cal/kg YoY). Despite these cost benefits, EBITDA/t fell by Rs 490YoY/Rs 140QoQ to Rs 436/t (est. Rs 392) largely driven by lower realisations, and the EBITDA margin contracted 10ppt YoY/ 284bps QoQ to 12.5%. Owing to the muted operating performance, PAT dropped 76% YoY to Rs 103mn. The tax rate came in lower at 12% due to MAT benefits. Maintain BUY: We cut our FY14/FY15 earnings estimates by 19%/20% on lower volume and margin assumptions and roll over to a Dec’14 TP of Rs 90 based on 4.5x one-year forward EV/EBITDA. We believe the weak operating performance and delay in capacity expansion are already reflected in valuations. With capex in place now, JKLC’s capacity is expected to more than double from 5.3mt to ~11.3mt by FY15-end which should aid volume growth over the next 2-3 years.

Sunidhi calls a ‘Buy’ on RS Software CMP: Rs. 151 Target Rs. 180

Valuation & Recommendation: RSSIL continues to put significant thrust on innovations and in building competencies through the Payments Lab and School of Payments. RSSIL has made fresh hiring of 53 candidates in Q2FY14 in order to ramp up its delivery systems. It is confident that given the improving market conditions and the potential growth in the electronic payments industry, RSSIL will consistently tread a high growth trajectory. RSSIL is one of global leaders in providing technology solutions to the electronic payments industry from India and this explains why it has outperformed the Indian software export industry growth in fiscal 2012-13 and reinforced its growth journey. RSSIL has built solutions for the introduction of new standards such as EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) and emerging payment areas like mobile and contactless payments, while enhancing the ability of its clients to manage their legacy systems. The credible performance has only reinforced RSSIL’s commitment to ensure that this time around, it is fully capitalizing on the next wave of growth for the Indian companies with Indian IT industry expected to grow 3 times in the next 10 years. This coincides with the inflexion point for growth in the payments industry. At the CMP of Rs 148, the share is trading at a P/E of 4.3x on FY14E and 3.7x on FY15E. We reiterate BUY with an increased target price of Rs 180 in the medium term. Please send all business and corporate related mails to business@afternoondc.in

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Centre to appoint realty experts in 15 states to boost housing Gail signs agreement for developing city gas network in Bihar FIPB to consider Tata-SIA proposal today Thailand proposes to pay full duty on gold exports to India FII holding in SKS Microfinance soars to 37% in July-Sept qtr Reliance MF recommences sale of gold savings fund.

By A Business Reporter

omy has lessened the overall confidence in the anchor currency, the ndicating a further loss of confi- US dollar. So many countries indence in the US dollar, India has cluding India are reducing their trimmed its exposure to US gov- own exposure to US Securities and ernment securities to USD 57 bil- hedging into alternative assets,â&#x20AC;? lion in August, the lowest in says Madan Sabnavis, Chief Econofour months, amid persistent un- mist, CARE Ratings. Sabnavis suggests that gold certainties in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest economy. The country has reduced could be an attractive asset right its holding of American treasury now to hedge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The price of gold has bills by as much as USD 1.9 billion corrected to the level of $1300 per compared to July when it stood at once which makes it an attractive buy for central bank currently,â&#x20AC;? USD 58.9 billion. The US economy had been grap- he said. India has been cutting down its pling with concerns about the recent shutdown and possible debt exposure to American government default in the wake of political im- securities since May when it was passe, which was resolved earlier worth USD 59.9 billion, according this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The constant threat of to latest data from the Treasury Deshutdowns and slowing US econ- partment. In April, the holdings

were worth about USD 55.8 billion. In May and June, the exposure stood at USD 59.9 billion and USD 61.2 billion, respectively. Meanwhile, China remains the biggest holder of American securities with holdings worth USD 1.268 trillion in August, a tad lower than USD 1.279 trillion at the end of July. Japan has the second largest exposure at USD 1.149 trillion. Among the BRICS nations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; India has the second lowest holding of American government securities. In this grouping, Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding was at USD 252.9 billion followed by Russia at USD 136 billion in August. Only South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at USD 13.2 billion in August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was lower than that of India.

Mobile Economy To Contribute $400 Bn To GDP By 2020 By A Business Reporter

to Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GDP, create 4.1 million additional jobs and invest USD 9 bilndiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mobile economy, the lion in infrastructure, with USD 34 worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest market by billion contributed to public fundsubscribers, will contribute around ing. However, an absence of preUSD 400 billion to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dictable, long- term policies in areas GDP and create 4.1 million jobs by like allocation of radio frequencies 2020, a report by the global mobile is acting as a brake on investment, operators industry body GSMA said and the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s target of increased rural coverage would be yesterday. The Mobile economy will also supported by a more flexible speclead to investments of USD 9 billion trum policy. This would be feasible particuin telecom infrastructure, said the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mobile Economy India 2013â&#x20AC;&#x2122; report larly with the release of more freprepared in collaboration with con- quencies in the bands below 1 GHz sulting firm Boston Consulting and the development of allocation Group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Indian mobile indus- processes that do not focus solely try is fast-paced and innovative, but on maximising short-term specit currently lacks the regulatory en- trum fees, Bouverot added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;India is on the cusp of dramatic vironment to support its ambitions,â&#x20AC;? GSMA Director General transformation, both economically and socially, through mobiles,â&#x20AC;? Anne Bouverot said. The mobile ecosystem generated GSMA India Director Sandeep about 5.3 % of GDP for India in Karanwal said. The mobile industry 2012, directly supported 730,000 is ready to work closely with the jobs and an additional two million government, as well as other adjajobs when points of sale and dis- cent industry sectors, to accelerate growth through mobile, increasing tributors are included, she added. According to Bouverot, the report technological innovation in India predicts that by 2020, mobiles will and enhancing the lives of the citicontribute almost USD 400 billion zens, he added.

TRAI stands by its proposal for reserve price cut The Telecom regulator TRAI yesterday reiterated its recommendations for a sharp 60 % cut in the reserve or base price for sale of mobile phone spectrum in an upcoming auction. Responding to clarifications sought by the DoT, TRAI reiterated that the auction start price or the reserve price for spectrum in the 900 megahertz or MHz band in some key cities be cut by 60 %. It also suggested a 37 % cut in the reserve price for spectrum in the 1800 MHz band. TRAI stood by its stand of not auctioning 800 MHz band in the upcoming auction saying there is a large gap in the worth of spectrum in its present use as against its potential use.

BUSINESS BRIEFS RBI Receives USD 10.1 Billion Under Forex Swap Window

Reserve Bank yesterday said it had received USD 10.1 billion under two schemes which were announced last month to attract foreign funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Reserve Bank has received till date USD 10.1 billion under the special concessional window for swapping Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings,â&#x20AC;? the central bank said in a statement. The schemes will remain valid till November 30.

HDFC Bank Hits Overseas Bond Market With Benchmark Issue

The countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest private lender HDFC Bank yesterday hit the foreign bond market with benchmark US dollar issue as part of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s USD two-billion medium-term bond sale programme. Accessing of the overseas bond market by domestic companies and financial institutions had almost dried up completely since May and the HDFC Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme indicates revival of this cheap source of funds. Confirming the development, HDFC Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasurer Ashish Parthasarathy told PTI that the bank has not set a quantum of the money it is planning to raise.

SBI To Get Rs 2000 Crore As Fund Infusion

The Finance Ministry yesterday decided to pump in Rs 2,000 crore in State Bank of India and Rs 1,800 crore each in IDBI Bank and Central Bank of India as part of the Rs 14,000 crore capital infusion plan for the current fiscal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SBI is getting Rs 2,000 crore. Bigger banks are getting more,â&#x20AC;? Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Takru said here. Besides the capital support from the government, public sector banks have the headroom to raise Rs 10,000 crore from the market though rights issue, Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) or follow-on public offer without diluting existing government stake.

OVL Pulls Out Of Brazalian Oilfield Auction

NGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp , pulled out of an auction of USD 184 billion oilfield in Brazil after it could not stitch an alliance to bid for the giant project. OVL was among the 11 companies shortlisted to bid for Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Libra pre-salt block, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest offshore oil discoveries. It however did not make a bid at the auction yesterday as it could not form a consortium with any of the other shortlisted companies, sources privy to the development said. The auction attracted just one bid from a consortium led by Anglo-Dutch oil major Shell, Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Total and China PetroChina and its sister company Cnooc. Brazilian state-run energy company Petrobras is also part of the consortia which got the giant field at auction start price or the minimum price.

VC Funding In Smart Grid Sector At $65 Mn In Q3, 2013

Venture capital funding in smart grid sector stood at USD 65 million in 12 deals in the third quarter of 2013 ended September 30, according to a report by clean energy consultant Mercom Capital Group. Total corporate funding in the sector was USD 129 million, including the USD 64 million raised in an IPO, the firm said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;VC funding in the sector has remained flat at this level over the last eight quarters, with the exception during JulySeptember of 2012 when USD 238 million was raised. However, funding was slightly up this quarter. We also saw a rare IPO this quarter,â&#x20AC;? Mercom Capital Group Chief Executive Raj Prabhu said. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Business Desk with inputs from PTI

Weakening Asset Quality Will Test Credit Quality Of Major Emerging Market Banks, Says S&P By A Business Reporter

sset quality deterioration, shortage of capital, or slowing credit growth could undermine the BRICMT (Brazil, Russia, India, China, Mexico, and Turkey) banksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; credit quality, especially amid economic slowdown following years of strong credit growth, according to a recently published report by Standard & Poorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ratings Service titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Credit FAQ: Can The Largest Emerging Markets Banking Systems Withstand Jitters About Economy And Financial Markets?â&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, we remain concerned about the rising household

debt burden, given still low, although increasing, GDP per capita and cyclicality of these major emerging market economies,â&#x20AC;? said Standard & Poorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit analyst Cynthia Cohen Freue. The expectation of the U.S. Federal Reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reversal of its loose monetary policy has hit most emerging markets, pushing financing costs higher and currencies lower, and reducing the pace of global and regional market issuance. In our view, the resulting global capital outflow will have varying effects on banks in the BRICMT nations.

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 not possible or painful, then it is a medical condition known as ‘Phimosis.’ This condition requires a surgery known as ‘Circumcision.’ However this can be decided only after examining the patient. There is always a fear of person developing paraphimosis (a painful surgical condition) during intercourse, if foreskin is getting retracted incompletely.

Phimosis

If a man is unable to pull the skin on his penis to expose his glans penis, how does it affect his sexual performance? The head of the penis (glans penis) is the part of the penis that is most sensitive to sexual stimulation and has the most nerve endings (neuro-receptors). A man enjoys sexual stimulation better if his glans penis is uncovered by the foreskin during the sexual act. Ideally, the foreskin needs to get retracted on an erect penis, enough to expose the whole of glans penis. This may either happen on its own

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on full erection or one may have to do it manually before penetration. Both ways it is normal and fine. If the retraction of foreskin is

My 22-year-old girlfriend has more experience than me (age 23) and I want to turn her on but I have only done it once and I feel like an amateur and I get nervous when things get hot. Do you have any suggestions? If you are talking about casual sex, then the heart is not involved, with the result that there is a need to impress and score points because of a fear that you are being evaluated against others. If your girlfriend is also with you for a casual fling, then she could very possibly be ‘rating’ your performance. However, if both of you are deeply emotionally involved with each other and are committed to each other, then there is no cause for fear. Sex is beautiful only if it is the culmination of a heart connection and

even so, it is just one of the many ways to share intimacy with each other. So, if your girlfriend truly cares for you, she will love and accept you for who you are and not for the type of sexual feats you can perform. Relax and do not be in a hurry to consummate this relationship. Know each other better and let nothing less than true love turn both of you on. Heart To Heart Counselling Centre runs Certificate courses in Counselling & Sex Education at 10 Jerbai Baug, Byculla (E), Mumbai-27. Tel: 22184528 / 9821093902. Email: hthindia@gmail.com www.hearttoheartindia.net

What the cards say: Stay calm Path: Be peaceful and wait. Don’t rush headlong into any situation Ally: Virgo will calm you down. Avoid Aquarius who will push you harder Card for the week: Tarot key no. II The High Priestess. Look and turn inwards and understand your real needs and connect with them. Living at the surface may not give you the satisfaction that you seek

What the cards say: Be caring. Someone needs your support Path: Give and you will be blessed. Don’t be thoughtless. Keep your mind and heart open Ally: Cancer will show you nurturing. Avoid Gemini who could help you justify old patterns Card for the week: Tarot key no. XVII The Star. New insights could heal you and wipe out old hurts. Look at constructive perspectives of healing and loving. A new maturity could make you feel at peace

What the cards say: Know yourself better Path: Objectivity will bring you insight. Don’t use weaker people. Be straight and call a spade a spade Ally: You need loyal friends. Don’t trust those who have something to gain Card for the week: Tarot key no. XVI The Tower. The ego will take a beating. Carefully nurtured false image will break. The Tower of materiality needs to go for the truth to emerge. Inner growth and alignment. Flash of truth

What the cards say: Your fears have been your undoing Path: Let go and have faith in God. Don’t cling on to things or attitudes Ally: Water sign Scorpio will show you to be tough. Avoid Sagittarius for their radical ways Card for the week: Tarot key no. XV The Devil. Sensations divorced from understanding and strong negative emotions lead you to the wrong path. Face your Devil and see him wilt. A new dawn will begin with realisation

What the cards say: Reaction is negative Path: Be aware of right from the wrong. Don’t allow past hurts to come in the way Ally: Virgo will stabilize you. Avoid Sagittarius who could fan your impulsiveness Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIV Temperance which says that balance and healing is at hand

What the cards say: Relax but keep your eyes open Path: Your blindness and weakness are the cause of your problem. Don’t get sidetracked but take the bull by the horn Ally: Scorpio will be compassionate. Avoid Pisces and their blind emotions Card for the week: Tarot key no. XII The Hanged Man. Surrender will transform your personality

What the cards say: There is a silver lining now visible Path: Keep your need for people in check. Don’t indulge in self pity Ally: Aquarius will give you strength. Don’t tangle with Gemini. You will get confused Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIV Temperance. You need to balance your different selves in a whole

What the cards say: Self awareness is vital Path: Acknowledge with humility what you have done that is negative. Don’t stay aloof. You need to connect and heal Ally: Taurus will put you at ease. Don’t take advice from Capricorn who will make you more morbid Card for the week: Tarot key no.VIII Strength. You need to bring it to the fore. You have tremendous power but you need to release it in your life. Do not let weakness control. Rather, tame your beast within with your strength

What the cards say: Go beyond the surface Path: You have a role to play. Find that role. Don’t be involved with having a good time only Ally: Leo will be a good friend. Avoid Cancer who could make you self centered Card for the week: Tarot key no. VIII Strength. Seek to tame the beast within and conquer your inner weakness

What the cards say: Your logic is self oriented Path: Empathy and understanding will show you the way. Don’t constantly judge and calculate. Accept Ally: Virgo will give good advice Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIII Death. Change is brewing. Old patterns need to die out and new beliefs emerge. Leave the past and move into today with joy

What the cards say: Sacrifice and undo what wrong has been done Path: See the other perspective. Don’t continue with the impasse Ally: Libra will show you the way. Avoid clinging Cancer who will not like the shift Card for the week: Tarot key no. XII The Hanged Man. Surrender to higher ideals and accept divine will. Sacrifice for the greater good

What the cards say: Grow up Path: Follow what is right. Don’t get bullied or influenced Ally: Seek advice from Aries who will make you tough. Stay away from Gemini who could make fun of your emotions Card for the week: Tarot key no. X. The Wheel of Fortune. A time of change and success. Flow with the tide. You will gain

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Virar (W), Tal-Vasai, Dist-Thane.

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 6/11 /2013 at 12.00 p.m. Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Village: Virar, Tal. Vasai, Dist-Thane. Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area Sq. Mtr. 402-A 1 (p) 93 423.04 Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W). Date: 23/10/2013.

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

Med students on one-day token strike

PUBLIC NOTICE

VIRAT PALACE CO-OP. HSG.SOC. LTD.

My Clients Mr. Amit Sonthalia are interested

in purchasing Flat No. 308, “B” Wing, of O.P. Commerce Center Co-op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd., Jesal Park, opp. Indra Varun Sabhagruha, Station Road, Bhayandar (E), Dist. Thane - 401 105, from Owner Mrs. Babita Madhukar Pawar. the Original Agreement dated 14/12/1995 entered by and between Smt. Uma Chowdhury and Smt. Rashida F. Takiwala is lost by her in Auto on 17/10/2013. So I on behalf of my clients do hereby invite claims/objections/third party claims within 15 days from the publication of this notice, if any person/s having any kind of claim/objection should contact P.S. Shamdasani & Associates, at Shop No. 11, Sagar Complex Bldg. No. 1 CHS, Jesal Park , Bhayandar (E), Dist. Thane., along with copies of such documents, proofs, in support of their claims, demands etc. If no claims is received within 15 days of publication of this Notice then it shall be assumed that the title of the said Falt No. 308 is clear and marketable and free from all encumbrances accordingly the Certificate will be issued. No claims thereafter shall be entertained. Date: 24/10/2013 Mumbai

TRISANGAM CO-OP HSG. SOC LTD.

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edical students from undergraduate and postgraduate courses across the state are going on a oneday token mass bunk from 8 a.m. today (October 24) to 8 a.m. tomorrow (October 25) to protest against the new evaluation policy of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) which brought the success rate of final-year MBBS students in this year’s exams 15 per cent. Around 6,000 working doctors from all branches of medicine like dental, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy will be a part of this strike along with the 7,000 candidates who failed their exams.

Sd/-

P.S Shamdasani & Associates, (Advocate High Court).

Tisgaon, Kalyan (E), Dist.-Thane.

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 07/11 /2013 at 3.30 p.m. Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Village: Tisgaon, Kalyan (E), Tal. Kalyan, Dist-Thane. Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area Sq. Mtr. 73-B 4/2 — 890.00 Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W). Date: 23/10/2013.

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

SUCHETA CO-OP HSG. SOC LTD. Panch Pakhadi, Thane.(W).

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 08/11 /2013 at 3.30 p.m. Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Village: Panch Pakhadi, Thane (W). Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area Sq. Mtr. 398 & 399 762.94 & 617.62 Total 1380.56 Sq. Mtr Place: Vardhavat Mansion, (Nitin Kale) 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Competent Authority & Thane (W). District Dy. Registrar, Date: 23/10/2013. Co-op. Societies, Thane.

KASTURIGRAM CO-OP.HSG.SOC.LTD. Gaondevi, Bharat Bhoite Nagar, Thakurli, Dombivali(W),Kalyan, Thane.

DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 11/11 /2013 at 11.00 a.m. Those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Village: Gaondevi, Tal.-Kalyan,Thane. Survey No. Hissa No. Plot No. Area Sq. Mtr. 278/14(old), — — 800.00 81/14 (new) Place: Vardhavat Mansion, 1st Floor, Shivaji Path, Thane (W). Date: 23/10/2013.

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

MIRA BHAYANDAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Computer Department

Indira Gandhi Bhavan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Bhayandar (W), Tal. Dis. - Thane. Tel: 28192828

TENDER EXTENSION NOTICE Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation invites Sealed tenders form for the following works. The Tender form and other relevant document will be available for download on MBMC’s e-Tendering website as www.mbmc.eproc.in from 24-10-2013 to 06-11-2013 till 11.00 p.m. Tender Form Fee and EMD should be submitted through online Receipt System, failing which the tender will be disqualified The last date for submission of tenders completed in all respects on 06-11-2013 up to 3.00 p.m. on the above mentioned website, Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. If possible the tenders shall be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representative on the same day at 4.30 p.m. at the tender cell of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. Hon. Commissioner of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has reserved the right to reject any or all the online bids, without assigning any reasons. Sr. No.

Name of work

Supply & Installation of Computer Systems at Different Zonal Offices in MBMC area. Supply & Installation of Laptops at MBMC

Cost of Tender Documents (in Rs.)

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) (in Rs.)

Rs. 653/(Non Refundable)

Rs. 6,000/-

Rs. 653/(Non Refundable0

Rs. 6,000/-

Notice:1. Tender Documents shall not be sent or received via Post. 2. Tender submission is online only. 3. EMD and Document Fees shall be submitted through online receipt system available on e-tendering website. Date: 23-10-2013 Sd/MBMC/PRO/193/2013-14

Deputy Commissioner (HQ) Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation

IMC: Interactive meeting with Deepa Dasmunshi, Union Minister of State for Urban Developon ‘Mumbai’s ment, Infrastructure Development Projects’, Walchand Hirachand Hall, IMC, Churchgate, 4.30 p.m. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: A 4-day Indian classical music festival, a part of celebration of Bhavan’s Platinum Jubilee and 125th Birth Anniversary of its founder Kulapati Dr K.M. Munshi, Kadri Gopalnath (Saxaphone), A Kanyakumari (violin concert), Hindustani vocal by Smt Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chowpatty, 6.30 p.m. The Vegetarian Society: Eminent speaker to speak on ‘Reverence for Life’. Sri Radhanath Swamiji, Head of ISKCON Chowpatty, on ‘Honouring the Sacredness of Life’ at Rama Watumull Auditorium, K.C. College, Dinshaw Wacha Road, Churchgate, 6 p.m. NCPA with Arpana and Soul Sutra: ‘Club Desire’ English play, directed by Sunil Shanbag, Tata Theatre, Nariman Point, 7 p.m. Shanmukhananda Hall: ‘Golden Voice Golden Years’ — Pt. Jasraj to be felicitated with Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Award from Govt of Maharashtra. Bhajan Karaoke album launch in association with INT-Aditya Birla Group and Saregama, and Indian Music Academy – Marathi Music Awards to be telecast on Star Pravah, the leading Marathi GEC, 7 p.m. Kids India 2013: First Indian edition of world’s largest toy fair. Actress and model Perizaad Zorabian would be present at the inaugural ceremony. From October 24 to 26, at Bombay Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEC), Goregaon (East), Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is free. ART & EXHIBITIONS Gallery Art Soul: ‘The Journey Continues’ exhibition of paintings by Vinita Karim, 1, Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli, till Nov 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nehru Centre AC Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Subhash Pal, Dayal Chand Palk, Pshpal Sarkar and Saumya Kanti Mukhopadhyay, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Oct 28, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 644

ENIGMA CODE 644

ACROSS: 6 Half feel the man is a woman (5) 7 Anger raised in limp foolishness could cause danger (7) 9 Can one run madly around in the broadcasting studio? (9) 10 Harbour in which a captured pirate may find himself (4) 11 Possibly deduce it's extracted (6) 12 One sort of year finished? That makes it clear (4,4) 13 Crazy to have transferred affection to a mod maybe (3,3'1,6) 16 Two-point reporters love strong coffee (8) 18 See you don't have it overcooked - that would be poison (6) 21 Spirit of element from satellite (4) 22 Most learn otherwise when an ally is routed (6,3) 23 Make one bound to leave around North and South (7) 24 To me, smartness comes initially from books ! (5)

DOWN: 1 Rewarded travelling salesman with assistance (6) 2 Nothing returned amongst many a doctor in here (6) 3 Being a French one, Ned will polish it up at last to get the weight off him (8) 4 Painting, in spring, somewhere in Greece (6) 5 There's no confusion after the goahead (3-5) 7 Kept aside in the freezer perhaps (2,4,7) 8 Robin as country folk know him (7) 13 He watches old bishop preceding acolyte (8) 14 Makes a copy of the disc in it or

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

D D D D

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE MALTED, MADAME, MALLET, MATTED, MEDDLE, METTLE, TEAMED

D D

MATH PYRAMID 644 refrains from (7) 15 Strange clues to a kiss (8) 17 Part of week, we hear, for cold sweet (6)

19 Kingdoms about to be given charity (6) 20 Enjoy putting it on your dinner (6)

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 9 Hermaphrodite, 10 The flat, 11 Entails, 12 Apter, 13 Overnight, 15 Articulated, 19 Restively, 22 Demon, 23 Sedates, 24 Reneged, 25 Sweet nothings. DOWN: 1 Shetlander, 2 Green tea, 3 Caller, 4 Ghetto, 5 Bone-meal, 6 Distinct, 7 Hewing, 8 Hiss, 14 Threnodist, 16 Thirteen, 17 Creosote, 18 Damaging, 20 Sadist, 21 Yarrow, 22 Dinghy, 23 Shaw.

QUICK CROSS 644

ACROSS: 1 Umiak,e.g. (4) 5 Roguish, waggish (4) 6 Boldly goes, e.g. (5) 8 Bounds (5) 10 Dogie (5) 12 Two thumbs up, e.g. (4) 13 Baby blues (4)

HIDATO 644

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 ____ Ems, Germany (3) 2 ___ hygienist, picky person? (4) 3 "Green ___ is the place for me ..." (5) 4 "T" in hospital's OT (7) 7 Aerosol output (5) 9 ___ face: avoid humiliation (4) 11 ___ man, sycophant (3)

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

MATHDOKU 644

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

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Gemini 5th Ashwin Krishnapaksha Mrig Mithun (Gemini) K.Ch. Red 5

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: It will be a year of hard work and progress in your career. You will feel a renewed upsurge of energy and enthusiasm and accomplish even the most difficult of tasks with relative ease. Those starting out or already in a chosen career can fulfill their career ambitions. You will be at your best in creative endeavors and in sports activities. The married will enjoy conjugal bliss, while those in love will have a year full of adventure and romance. BABIES BORN TODAY: Beautiful, tall, lean body, healthy and long-lived. Intelligent, social mentally alert, quick witted, they could be misunderstood occasionally. After a good education, a career as a financial advisor or administrative services would lead to gain. Considerable wealth and happiness is indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Look forward to good news about a career enhancement, perhaps something you have been expecting for long. If you have been busy with a creative venture or writing assignment you will be able to complete it today. Besides work you may also have to fulfill a social obligation this evening. All differences and discord vanish. Those in love will be able to formalize their relationship with the blessings of the family.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You can look forward to some financial gains. Temptations to invest your money are seen but avoid long term plans. This may block your funds. Besides your regular work, which is under control, you can look forward to an assignment that is exciting and something different. You are likely to travel in the company of your beloved. The single will meet a charming new person while traveling or commuting.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You begin the day with optimism and succeed in every endeavour you undertake. Others call it luck, but it is determination and hard work. When negotiating new work today remember to keep your options open and accept less. It could lead to a regular source of income. Accept an invitation, which will be a new experience. Perhaps also bring a new charming person into your life, which will be exciting.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): An important deal will be negotiated in your favor. Accept whatever you get to facilitate an early settlement. You could feel that you have compromised more than you should have. Be patient, matters will improve. Some of you will be paying extra money towards loan for a vehicle or property. A happy event will be celebrated in the family. Lack of time could affect an important emotional bond that means a lot to you.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): The financial benefits are likely to come through in form of a bonus and a substantial increment shortly. A small dispute with your employees can be settled if you have a frank chat keeping aside your ego and reservations. A policy of give and take will be more useful than a rigid preconceived approach. Any interviews appointments or negotiations will go well.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): In your dealings with others be alert and keep your options open. Do not take work that is boring or you know little about. Avoid renewing an old association about work. There could be deception. Try not to worry too much about it. Keep a low profile. Minor tensions at home will be overcome with tact and understanding. Rash decisions or outburst will not solve the issue.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Financial gains are predicted. Some of you will travel overseas on work or expand your business in a foreign country. You should put your plans into action and take personal interest in concluding your task. Try to improve your relations with others. Love life looks good. The married will enjoy domestic felicity and those in love and eligible are likely to get married soon.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Liabilities at work are going to take their toll on your efficacy. Irregular working hours and also could upset schedules. Aim to find time for just yourself today and do things that you enjoy. If in love reassurances are very necessary for bonds to be strengthened. Try to make the first move to show how much you care.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You could get a large amount of money as an advance payment. Even though your financial position is strong, this money will be of great help. This could be the beginning of a really stable phase for you but you will have to maintain the pace of work activities. You have always nurtured friendships with love and care. If you are in love you can safely make commitment to the one you love.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): News of a new contract or favorable job offer is likely. Outstation work would turn out to more rewarding and add to your experience. New business proposals lead to gain. Investments made now will grow fast but you should not hang on to your gains for too long. A chance encounter with a person of opposite sex will assume romantic undertones. Try not to be too aggressive, be unassuming.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): There is nothing much you can do about the way things are. But some good news about your success will be conveyed to you soon. You will be expected to manage your own work and also be prepared for any contingencies that could crop up. Be prepared for extra expenses. The single may also come across someone interesting today. Some may make a commitment.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You may take over major assignment that requires full time effort to see it through. There is more fame than money to be gained. Those appearing for interviews, written tests or applying for tenders will be successful. But will have work hard to maintain the top slot. This is the time to tell the one you love of your feelings rather than remaining just a silent admirer. The response will be good.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4799

ACROSS: 3 Ringo ___ of the Beatles (5) 8 Liberates or releases (5) 10 Elder brother of Moses (5) 11 Chow mein enhancer (3) 12 "_ __ Help Myself" (Four Tops hit) (1,4) 13 A town in Southern Switzerland - "Ron Coal" anagram? (7) 15 ___ sense : basic decency, in a way? (5) 18 Coin and monetary unit of Bulgaria, equal to 100 stotinki? (3) 19 On horseback (6) 21 Composer of The Four Seasons (7) 22 Samoan seaport (4) 23 Qatar's capital (4) 24 Eastern state of India neighbouring Bangladesh (7) 26 Highly flavoured (6) 29 Oft used computer port (3) 31 Change of "Shade" for hell? (5) 32 Grope (7) 34 A person from our continent (5) 35 Alkaline solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like (3) 36 Win by _ __ :win narrowly (1,4) 37 Farmyard birds (5) 38 Enlighten (5)

DOWN: 1 A covering to protect the body (5) 2 The symbols, insignia etc. of any society, order or rank (7) 4 Chihuahua chow (4) 5 Capital of Jharkhand (6) 6 The relationship between two things in amount, size, or degree (5) 7 Boxer Joe (5) 9 Computer keyboard key (3) 12 A disabled person (7) 14 Reverend, in short (3) 16 Revving up sound (5) 17 "Raced" anagram for a tree? (5) 19 Postpone, reschedule or shelve a meeting (7) 20 Unfeeling, unkind or brutal (5)

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SUDOKU 1985 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: G equals T

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

21 Bright (5) 23 Splashes about? (7) 24 Confused or mixed up (6) 25 Republic of South Africa, acronym? (3)

27 Bihar's capital (5) 28 ___ - fire : halt in hostilities? (5) 30 Honor or praise (5) 32 Foolish talk, nonsense (4) 33 An extra run (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Allots, 7 Rollover, 8 Okayed, 10 Naval, 13 Amok, 14 Step, 15 Gnaw, 16 Elf, 17 Thou, 19 Tire, 21 Gladstone, 23 Amyl, 24 How's, 26 Aft, 27 Oaky, 29 Exam, 32 Zeta, 33 Style, 34 Toledo, 35 Mahanadi, 36 Status. DOWN: 1 Grins, 2 Slave, 3 Bowl, 4 Aroma, 5 Leak, 6 Treble, 9 Kowtow, 11 ATM, 12 Aptly, 13 Anushka, 15 God, 16 Ere, 18 Haloed, 20 Inset, 21 GMT, 22 Toy, 23 Afloat, 25 Pal, 28 Atoms, 30 Xylan, 31 Media, 32 Zest, 33 Scan.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1804 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

G B A

D M I G

I G M V R A I G B R H C J H F

O A

A V V M H A M Q I

J V A

G B M I A

C H M O

Z A I G

G B A V A P M V A

I N V Q G R H R E A

O A -

H A W A V

M V

Y Q A I G R M H

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Nice guys finish last, but we get to sleep in

Afternoon WORD MINE

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 26 average; 28 good; 30 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: coin, conic, CONSTRICT, corn, cost, icon, scion, scorn, sonic, stoic, strict, tonic, tricot.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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WASHOUT

MUMBAI | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 By Tapan Mohanta RANCHI: The fourth ODI between India and Australia was called off because of rains at the JSCA Stadium here. Chasing 296, India were 27 for no loss in 4.1 overs in when heavens opened up for the second time during the match. The match was stopped at 6.18 pm because of light drizzle which later intensified to frustrate both the teams. There was some hope in the middle as the rain had stopped after one hour and the groundsmen and super soppers were pressed into action. The mopping exercise by the groundsmen continued for more than one hour but the two onfield umpires took the call after inspecting the ground at 8.30pm. The match was called off after the umpires found out that the ground was too water logged to continue the proceedings. By virtue of the abandoned match, Australia continue to lead the seven-match series 2-1. The fifth ODI between the two

Rain washes out fourth ODI between India and Australia

Glenn Maxwell executes a reverse slog against India in Ranchi.

SPORTS sides will be played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Saturday. India had begun their stiff chase on a positive manner with Shikhar Dhawan (14 not out) hitting three boundaries while Rohit Sharma (9 not out) struck one as India were going at 6.48 runs per over when the match was halted for the second time in the day. Light drizzle had interrupted the game for about 30 minutes when Australia were 28 for two after 7.2 overs. Earlier, Australia rode on a record 153-run partnership between George Bailey and Glenn Maxwell to recover from a jittery start and post a challenging 295 for eight. Skipper Bailey (98) and Maxwell (92) missed their respective centuries but ensured that Australia recover from a difficult 71 for four to 224 for five through the team's highest partnership against India for the fifth wicket. Brought in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami's fiery first spell (6-1-213) ripped apart the Australian top order after India put the visitors into bat.

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An avid traveller recalls his journeys

Sachin Tendulkar at a function at a suburban hotel on Wednesday.

By Neil Joshi

UMBAI: From what is known about the Indian master Sachin Tendulkar is his remarkable journey of scoring tons and tons of runs. The Mumbaikar and veteran of 198 Tests revealed another side of himself when he spoke of him being an avid traveller at a function in the city on Wednesday. He said as a cricketer he has travelled to many destinations in India and around the world but appreciated a lot what the country has to offer. “Till now cricket has allowed me to see various parts of the world and above all you appreciate various parts of India. India has such beautiful spots. I have travelled

How much ever I thank the people of the country and the well wishers it is not enough, I take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support. — SACHIN TENDULKAR

all across India and I have seen most of it and appreciate what our country has,” said Tendulkar who is the brand ambassador of the travel portal ‘Musafir’.

Tendulkar named in Wisden all-time World Test XI

ONDON: Retiring Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was today named in the Wisden all-time World Test XI. Tendulkar, who will retire from Test cricket after playing against the West Indies in his landmark 200th match in Mumbai next month, was named at his number four spot in the team announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers' Almanack here. The team captained by legendary Australian batsman Don Bradman has four Englishmen, three West Indians, two Australians, one Indian and one Pakistani. Tendulkar's contemporaries like Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting and Jaques Kallis could not make it to the team, nor other Indian greats like Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev. Australian spin-legend Shane Warne and Pakistani fastbowling great Wasim Akram were the only two contemporaries of Tendulkar who made it to the World Test

He added that travel wasn’t just for fun but also to educate his children about the importance of various places and its significance. “My family are in a position to have two-three holidays in a year and sometimes they are without me. It is just about teaching them what India is all about and visit some really important spots. They have been to the Taj Mahal, Jallianwala Baug and the Golden Temple. So all these places have an ever lasting impression and it stays with you forever and this is what as a family we want to do and we will continue to do.” Tendulkar who is preparing to play his final Test series said that he has had very few vacations where cricket hasn’t been a part

XI. Tendulkar and Akram are the only two Asians named in the team. Jack Hobbs and WG Grace were included as openers, followed by Bradman and Tendulkar at number three and four, respectively. Destructive West Indian batsman Vivian Richards comes in at number five followed his countryman and legendary allrounder Garry Sobers. Englishman Alan Knott got the wicketkeeper's spot while the four remaining bowling slots went to Warne, Akram, West Indian fast bowling great Malcolm Marshall and Englishman Sydney Barnes. Wisden World XI: Jack Hobbs (England), W G Grace (England), Don Bradman (Australia, captain), Sachin Tendulkar (India), Vivian Richards (West Indies), Garry Sobers (West Indies), Alan Knott (England), Wasim Akram (Pakistan), Shane Warne (Australia), Malcolm Marshall (West Indies), Sydney Barnes (England).

of it and chose London as a place where he can share dual responsibilities but recollected his journey four years ago to Iceland where he felt close to nature. “Away from India, I like to spend time in London because I can practice and spend time with my family, so it is a combination of both. If ever I have to speak about my family holiday completely away from cricket, then it would be a memorable holiday in Iceland where I spent a week there. It was fantastic to be with nature. And the funnier side the credit card stayed in the pocket because there was nothing to shop. All of you are together and don’t disburse in various directions shopping around and that was a special holiday,” said Tendulkar.

South Africa ahead after Tahir wrecks Pakistan

UBAI: Leg-spinner Imran Tahir came to haunt the country of his birth, Pakistan, by claiming a maiden five-wicket haul to give South Africa an early control of the must-win second Test. The 34-year old finished with a career best 5-32 while fit-again paceman Dale Steyn took 3-38 to bundle Pakistan out for 99 all out in 36.4 overs at Dubai stadium before South Africa finished the day on 128-3. They lead by 29 runs and enjoyed a good day in their bids to level the two-Test series after losing the first game by seven wickets in Abu Dhabi last week. Graeme Smith was unbeaten on 67 and nightwatchman Steyn was three not out. Smith, who looked rusty in Abu Dhabi, hit spinner Saeed Ajmal for two consecutive boundaries to bring up his half-century as well as taking his team past Pakistan's total. In the morning session Pakistan's top-order batsmen were so dismal that number nine Zulfiqar Babar top-scored with 25 not out and opener Shan Masood made 21. Of the six boundaries in the innings, Babar hit three and Masood one. This is the 16th time that Pakistan were bowled out for below 100 in a Test innings. It brought back memories of Pakistan's same total against then world number one England at the same venue in 2012, although they went on to win the Test in the end. But a ruthless South Africa, now the world number one Test side, looked in no mood to concede the early advantage as they now look set for a big first innings lead. Smith and Dean Elgar, replacing Hashim Amla -- who failed to come back after returning home for the birth of his child -added 54 before Ajmal had Elgar for 23. Pakistan also removed opener Alviro Petersen for 26 and Jacques Kallis (seven) on a day when Tahir gave Pakistan a dose of their own spin medicine. Tahir, playing his first Test since November 2011, dismissed opener Shan Masood (21), Misbah-ul Haq (two) and Akmal (naught) off just 11 deliveries to leave Pakistan in tatters at 60-6 by lunch. Born and brought up in Pakistan, Tahir qualified to play for South Africa in 2011 after marrying a local girl but has since taken time to establish himself in a country not known for spinners. Steyn, cleared from a hamstring injury suffered on Sunday, gave no signs of discomfort as he dismissed opener Khurram Manzoor off the second delivery of the match and then had Younis Khan (10), on pitch which looked good for batting.

Imran Tahir finished with 5/32 as South Africa bundled out Pakistan for 99 on the first day in Dubai.

Native Knight: It should have won easily

SPORTS

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PUNE RACES: HOW THEY RAN LAST WEEK

Jerome which won the Self Styled Plate being led in Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy (left) and Mr. B.M. Desai (right).

By Timur

ative Knight is cut out for distance races. It has proved that more than once – and it has always won carrying top weight. It did not make it in the Mahindra Trophy race. Distance 3200 metres. Ideal distance for Native Knight. How come it lost the race? Is it possible it did not have the luck of the race? Did jockey Trevor not ride it properly? When the field came to home, Native Knight was in the rear. That was a mistake on the part of the jockey. He should have by then kept it at a striking distance. Rodeo which was heavily backed won in front. Trevor made his bid a split second too late and it lost just by a neck. Just by a neck! It should have easily won the race. Native Knight was the favourite in the race – 60 paise and Rodeo too was heavily backed. The odds on Native Knight went up surprisingly high – nearly 1.5. Native knight was not disgraced. Losing by a neck – thanks to faulty riding –

Trainer Pesi Shroff leading in Dreams of you after its win in the S.N. Zodge Plate.

Silver Arrow owned by Dr. Vijay Mallya and his wife being led in after it won the Jonty Rhodes Plate. At right is trainer Pesi Shroff.

has not diminished the high calibre of the mighty knight. Racing in Pune has never been so competitive as in this season. There have been very few runaway wins. Favourites have won but not in all the races. As Mark Twain hit the nail on the head when he said “If all favourites win, there will be no racing”. Pesi Shroff Dallas Todywalla and Narendra Lagad have done exceedingly well. It does not matter who becomes the champion. The Red Mills award for racing champion will go to Pesi Shroff. He is way ahead of other trainers. This award is based not on the number of wins, but on points calculated on the basis courted by the sponsors. The Poonawalla family appears to be now more interested in running some of their horses – not only in Pune and Mumbai, but in other centres as well – in all classes of races. Dreams of You, owned by Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Mr. Adar C. Poonawalla, Mrs. Natasha A. Poonawalla and Villoo Poonawalla won the D.N. Zodge Plate. Trainer: Pesi Shroff.

Cornelian attracted a lot of attention in the Kojagiri Plate. It could however only place. The winner was a horse with a strange name — Pumba. Hay Day owned by the Thakur family available at 6 to 1 won the Pune Racing Journalists’ Trophy. Trainer: Imtiaz Sait. Burgundy Rose on which a lot of money came, faded away. On Friday, Viva Capri which had placed last time out won the Div II of the Ashwamedha Plate. Notable runner: Laurus Tikati. Silver Arrow, owned by Dr. Vijay Mallya and trained by Pesi Shroff won Jhonty Rhodes Plate with greatest of ease. The horse is trained by Pesi Shroff may make a splash in Mumbai where the season begins in less than a month hence. Another easy winner was Gerome in the Self Styled Plate. The horse is owned by K.N. Dhunjibhoy and Mr. B.M. Desai. Trainer: S.S. Habbu. Runs to remember: Gerome, You’re The Boss, Calypso Queen, Silver Arrow, Lorelleit, Cornelian, Native Knight.

Hay Day which won the Pune Racing Journalists’ Trophy being led in after the race. At left is trainer Imtiaz Sait.

Trainer Rehanullakhan (right) leding in the Lightning and Thunder after its win in the Div of the Ashwamedha Plate.

Shooter Anjali’s life to be portrayed on small screen Rooney double strike in Bengaluru N FC’s 3-1 over Dempo Sports Club EW DELHI: From the time she lifted a gun for the first time to becoming a champion shooter, Anjali Bhagwat's life is being retold in a new TV show titled 'Mujhe Pankh De Do', which narrates real life inspirational stories of women who battled against all odds to realise their dreams. The show is being aired every Sunday, starting October 20, on general entertainment channel 'Life Ok'. "I am really excited and looking forward to the show. It feels happy that they are portraying my life on TV," Anjali told PTI. "I gave the woman, who is playing me in the show, my old rifle and jacket trouser. My students assisted them (crew) while shooting, which took place at Balewadi (Range near Pune)," the former world number one air rifle shooter and multiple medallist at the Commonwealth Games and World Cups said. Asked what the show will exactly depict, Anjali said, "They will show

my childhood, how I practised, how I became a shooter and all." The initiative stands for empowerment of women so that they can take charge of their destinies and follow their dreams, she said. The seven-episode series will trace the journey of successful women like Anjali, producer Ekta Kapoor, Chhavi Rajawat, sarpanch of village Soda near Jaipur in Rajasthan to name a few. Anjali has won 12 gold and four silver medals in the Commonwealth Games. She is a Commonwealth record holder in 10m Air Rifle and Sports Rifle 3P. She became the world number one in 10m Air Rifle in 2002. The only Indian to have won the ISSF Champions Trophy in Air Rifle Men and Women mixed event at Munich in 2002, Anjali has represented India in three consecutive Olympics, and was a finalist in the 2000 Sydney Games, again a first for any Indian women shooter.

ANGALORE: Australian striker Sean Rooney struck twice to help Bengaluru FC beat Dempo Sports Club 3-1 in their Airtel ILeague encounter here. Siam Hangal scored the other goal for the home side while Clifford Miranda pulled one back for Dempo at the Bangalore Football Stadium. Bengaluru FC maintained their unbeaten record at home as they went to the top of the table with 13 points from five matches. On the other hand, the Goan side are struck on six points from as many matches. Bengaluru's Manipuri striker Hangal -- adjudged the Man- ofthe-Match -- opened the scoring for the hosts in the sixth minute with a superb volley from outside the box that beat a diving Dempo goalkeeper Subhashish Roy Chowdhury all ends up.

Rooney doubled the score in the 11th minute. Sunil Chhetri entered the box from the left flank and his right rooter was punched out by Subhashish only to find Rooney lurking at the edge of the box. Rooney made no mistake in placing the ball into the far corner of the net. Rooney scored his second goal of the match in the 61st minute to take his tournament tally to five goals when he made a run through the centre after receiving the ball from Darren Caldeira. With only the goalkeeper to beat, Rooney made no mistake as he slid the ball past Subhashish to make it 3-0 for the home side. Two minutes later, the visitors pulled one back, when Miranda's curling left footer from a free-kick beat the entire Bengaluru defence.

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WENGER & TORRES ENDURE DIFFERING FORTUNES ON LANDMARK NIGHT

ARIS: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres enjoyed differing fortunes on the former's 64th birthday and the latter's 100th start for Chelsea in Champions League action. Arsenal went down to their first defeat since the opening day of the Premier League campaign, as last season's beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund beat them 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Olivier Giroud cancelled out Henrikh Mkhitaryan's opener before Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored the winner, although he was fortunate to be on the pitch having elbowed Laurent Koscielny earlier in the second half. After three rounds of games, Dortmund top the Group F table on goal difference from Arsenal, while Napoli also joined them on six points after disposing of Marseille 2-1 in France. Wenger said he hadn't seen the elbowing incident clearly enough to comment but

accepted that his side had not been at their best. "We have to look at ourselves for not being mature enough in situations like that. If you can't win the game you shouldn't lose it," he said. His Dortmund counterpart Jurgen Klopp, who watched from the stands as he serves a touchline ban, was delighted with the result and joked about ruining Wenger's birthday. "I am sorry about this, really. That is a problem of the date. I have a birthday in June when there are no matches. I'm always on holiday!" MESSI RESCUES BARCA IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MILAN: Lionel Messi preserved Barcelona's unbeaten start to the Champions League by equalizing in a 1-1 draw at AC Milan while Arsenal's 100 percent record disappeared with a 2-1 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund in other marquee match. Atletico Madrid made it three

wins from three, thanks to a double from in-form striker Diego Costa in a 3-0 victory at Austria Vienna, leaving the Spanish side on the brink of the last 16 already to continue its brilliant start to the season. Chelsea claimed the performance of the night by crushing Schalke 3-0, with striker Fernando Torres also scoring twice to put the 2012 champions top of Group E. Back from a thigh injury, Messi scored from close range to cancel out Robinho's opener for Milan and keep Barca in charge of Group H on seven points, two ahead of the Italians. Robert Lewandowski grabbed an 82nd-minute winner for Dortmund, last season's beaten finalist, at Arsenal in Group F to bring the English team down to earth after a flying start to the Premier League and in Europe. They are joined in a three-way tie on six points by Napoli, which won 2-1 at Marseille to condemn

the French side to a third straight loss. There were also first wins of the group stage for Celtic and Zenit St. Petersburg while Basel drew 1-1 at Steaua Bucharest. Milan and Barca were meeting in Europe's top competition for the seventh time in three seasons, so it was perhaps no surprise to see the teams cancel each other out. There was no shortage of stars on show at the San Siro and two of them combined for Milan's opener, Robinho exchanging passes with Kaka before slotting past Victor Valdes. However, Milan has never been able to handle Messi, the Argentina forward has now scored six times against the Italians, and he equalized after collecting Andres Iniesta's pass, evading Kevin Constant and shooting into the bottom corner. The teams meet again in two weeks' time, with Barcelona knowing a victory would put them on 10 points and close to the knockout stage.

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EW DELHI: Formula One driver Nico Rosberg may not be a cricket fan but even the Mercedes racer is sad, along with billion of Indians worldwide, at the retirement of veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar. "I heard he is retiring. It is a great pity, especially for the Indian public. I met him last year when I was here for the race. He came across as a true F1 fan," Rosberg said ahead of the Indian Grand Prix this weekend. Talking about cricket, Rosberg said: "The game is not popular in Germany and even in Monaco where I stay now. I have tried following it but I don't really like it. I love football but the thing is I am not really good at it," the German said during a promotional event for Puma here. Speaking about his banter with

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is also promoting the same sports and lifestyle brand, Rosberg said: "Yuvi and I are having some chats on Twitter these days. He seems like a fun guy. I hope to see him during the racing weekend." Yuvraj had tweeted: "You guys wanna meet German racing star Nico Rosberg? A few of you just may be lucky enough...Join the race." Rosberg replied saying: "would have been great to race against you as well! Maybe next time". HOPEFULLY F1 WILL BECOME PART OF CULTURE IN INDIA: HAMILTON Mercerdes driver Lewis Hamilton is optimistic that Indian Grand Prix will return in 2015 and hopes the Formula One event will gradually become a part of the coun-

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia kisses McLaren Formula One driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during a promotional event in New Delhi on Wednesday. try's racing culture. The 2014 edition was scrapped for "political" problems even

though the JPSI, promoter of the event, has a five-year contract with Formula One. "I think it (Indian Grand Prix) will come back. They have put in great efforts to put this track together. It is such an impressive track. The F1 calender is changing every year. The fans would be missing the action but I am sure it will come back," Hamilton told reporters on the sidelines of a promotional event. "Hopefully it will become part of culture here in India and lot more people would be enjoying it," he added. The race has already been dropped from next year's schedule. The third season of the Indian Grand Prix will be held at the Buddh International circuit this weekend and the 28-year-old Hamilton said he is itching to give his best on this track.

KARACHI: Clouds of uncertainty continued to hover over Pakistan cricket with the Election Commission now contemplating to challenge the judgment of Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordering them to conduct elections for the post of PCB chairman in the Supreme Court. According to sources, the Election Commission yesterday reviewed the orders by the IHC judge, Shaukat Siddiqui directing them to conduct elections for the PCB Chairman's post on November 2nd. "The ECP has reached the conclusion that under the constitution of the country it is only duty bound to fulfill five responsibilities and this does not include conducting elections of the cricket board," the source said. He said the ECP would in a few days most likely challenge the IHC orders in the higher court which could immediately lead to a suspension of the PCB elections on November 2.

Ajay enters second round; Kashyap, Guru lose in France

PARIS: Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram notched up a straight-game win over Japan's Kazumasa Sakai but his compatriots Parupalli Kashyap and RMV Gurusaidutt failed to cross the first hurdle in the French Super Series here. World number 25 Ajay rode on his smashes and better net play to get across Kazumasa 21-16 21-11 in a 38minute men's singles match. For Kashyap, it was always an uphill task to tame the top seed and world number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and the Indian did play his heart out in the first game but the Malaysian still prevailed 22-20 21-12 at the end of the 37minute battle. Gurusaidutt, however, could not put up a fight in the first game but he tried to make a comeback in the second before going down 9-21 14-21 to Chen Yuekun of China in another first round match at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin here.

Johan Botha passes biomechanical analysis MELBOURNE: South African off-spinner, Johan Botha, who also plays for Adelaide Strikers, has passed the biomechanical analysis of his bowling action and is free to continue playing in CA Competitions, Cricket Australia (CA) said. Botha was cited by umpires Simon Fry, Michael Graeme-Smith and Geoff Joshua in the RYOBI CUP match between South Australia and Victoria at Bankstown Oval on October 4. Following the report, he was required to undergo biomechanical testing of his action at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra last Wednesday.

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