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Regd. No. MH/MR/South-160/2012-14 RNI Regn. No. 43675/1985 MUMBAI SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 24 PAGES `3 Website: www.afternoondc.in

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BETTING TREND REFLECTS CHANGE

By Neel Shah

ered to be a favourite among the bookies. The odds of Maonsequent to the 6th hajan winning against twophase of the 2014 Gen- time Congress MP Priya Dutt eral Elections that is pegged at 80 paise to Re.1. ended on April 24, the satta Before polling, both Dutt and bazar, or illegal betting mar- Mahajan were neck-to-neck, ket, is predicting an overall the odds on them pegged at change in fortunes for Mum- 90 paise each to Re 1. For bai's Lok Sabha candidates. Dutt, the same has now shotHowever, BJP's prime minis- up to Rs.1.10. terial candidate Narendra Higher the odds, lesser is Modi remains a favourite for the chances of the candidate bookies even while the winning. Bookies give lower rounds are coming to an end. odds on candidate more On April 24, the city likely to win, because this recorded close to 53 per cent way, they would stand to pay voter turnout, compared to less to punters. Typically in 2009's 43 per cent. the past, it was mostly the In this area, Poonam Ma- populace from Mumbai hajan of the Bharatiya Janta slums who voted a candidate Party (BJP), daughter of late to power. But this time, the Promod Mahajan, is consid- results could surprise all,

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Candidates Priya Dutt (Cong) Poonam Mahajan (BJP) Milind Deora (Cong) Bala Nandgaonkar (MNS) Arvind Sawant (SS): Kirit Somaiya (BJP) Sanjay Dina Patil (NCP) Medha Patkar (AAP): Sanjay Nirupam (Cong) Gopal Shetty (BJP) Gurudas Kamat (Cong) Gajanan Kirtikar (SS) Eknath Gaikwad (Cong) Rahul Shevale (SS):

Pre-voting 90 paise 90 paise 65 paise Rs 1.50 no rate 50 piase Rs 1.80 no rate Rs 1.80 50 paise 70 paise Rs 1.25 70 paise no rate

gone up after the polls. Bookies are now offering 85 paise on every rupee bet against the pre-polling odds of 65 paise. The Shiv Sena, an alliance partner of the BJP, had pitched Arvind Sawant 52 paise against Deora, but bookies are not offering any odds on Rs 1.75 him. This is further indication of threat to Deora’s posiRs 2 tion. The odds of MNS 45 paise candidate Bala Nandgaonkar 80 paise from South Mumbai have Rs 1.10 fallen from Rs.1.50 to Rs.1.15 Rs 1.25 on every rupee after Thursday's voting.

Other BJP candidates like considering the record mer petroleum minister Kirit Somaiya and Gopal turnout of people from posh Murli Deora, is perceived to Shetty are clearly the localities, said two top book- be a winnable candidate of favourites. Rahul Shewale of ies in the city. the Congress from Mumbai the Sena may also win, beMilind Deora, son of for- South. His odds too have lieve the bookies. The odds on

RAPE SHAMES BOLLYWOOD Actor Inder Kumar gets booked by the Versova police for alleged assault and rape of 23-year-old model

By Zuber Ansari

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he Versova police have arrested Bollywood actor Inder Kumar on charges of assault and rape. The actor has been booked under sections 376 (rape), 324 (causing grievous hurt) and 506 (criminal Bollywood actor Inder Kumar

intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), based on the complaint of the victim, who has been sent for a medical examination.According to reports, Kumar and his wife, Pallavi, had a major fight at Continued on pg 8 «

MUMBHAI

THE MISSING VOTERS

Vikas Sabnis

Mahayuti leaders to meet CEC over thousands of missing names in Mumbai voters’ lists, as Congress and MNS too join search

Uddhav Thackeray, Gopinath Munde, Ramdas Athawale

Suyash Padate

Your table, sir! These files have piled up while you were away on election duty.

electoral roll in the state, the Shiv Sena-BJP-RPI alurious even after the liance leaders are planapology tendered by ning to meet the Chief the Election Commis- Election Commissioner in sioner for the large num- New Delhi in a couple of ber of deletions and Continued on pg 8 « missing names from the

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Post-voting Rs 1.10 80 paise 85 paise Rs 1.15

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Somaiya is 52 paise to a rupee compared to the 50 paise prior to Thursday, while the odds on Shetty are 45 paise compared to 50 paise earlier.

Gurudas Kamat is a favourite with his odds at 80 paise to a rupee against 70 paise earlier. Odds on Gajanan Kirtikar of Sena, who was pitched against Kamat, are Rs.1.10.

Meanwhile, satta bazar is predicting that the CongressNCP will win just one seat in Mumbai.

Among others, the odds on Sanjay Nirupam of Congress, are double the money bet. On Eknath Gaikwad it is Rs.1.25 on every rupee compared to earlier odd of 70 paise. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

Assaulted doctor fears further attack from accused constable

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r. Kannai Masilamani (24), a first year resident doctor in the orthopaedic department at BMC-run KEM hospital, Parel, was who assaulted by constable Sanket Vichare while on emergency duty on Wednesday, is yet to recover from the trauma of the incident.

“He is a first year resident and had just started his career as a doctor. In the very beginning itself, if such an incident happens, then it is bound to make a negative impact on his

mind. Being assaulted in itself is traumatising. And in this case, the doctor was not at all at fault. Yet he was assaulted. He is scared that the incident will be repeated. He fears that the constable who is now out on bail will come back and trouble him again. We talk to him and make him understand that nothing will happen to him. We are trying to boost him up but it looks like he will take time to recover from the mental trauma of the incident,” said Dr. Lekhraj Kesare, a fellow doctor.

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra As-

sociation of Resident Doctors (MARD) is awaiting a response from the dean of the hospital about their request make sure that action is taken against the constable who assaulted Dr. Masilamani.

“We have been assured that within five to six days some action through the Home Department will be taken against the constable. We are waiting for that to happen. But if nothing is done for our colleague, then we will have to think of ways to get justice for him,” said Dr. Harshal Panshewdikar, General Secretary, Central MARD.

Model prescription format on cards MMC to make a format considering concerns and suggestions of all stakeholders

By Shwetha Kannan

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he Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has decided to come out with a model prescription format acceptable to all concerned stakeholders.

“The need for having a model format for prescriptions is being felt by several states and the discussion has taken place in the medical councils as well. And the FDA in Maharashtra too has come up with a prescription format which is good but there are some issues in that which is bothering doctors. So we have decided to come up with a format taking into consideration concerns and suggestions of all the stakeholders. A team is already working on it. It will be made on the basis of the recommendations given by the Medical Council of India,” said Dr. Kishor Taori, Chairman, MMC. The Maharashtra Model Medicine Prescription Format made by the FDA was launched on February 28 this year. It requires details like the

dosage form, dosage instructions, name and address of medical store with pharmacist's name and date of dispensing and the doctor's signature and stamp to be filled. It also has some guidelines like changes in prescription to be issued on a fresh prescription, avoiding use of prescription pads that have names of a medical store or another doctor, etc.

There were objections by some doctors about some requirements like need to write the generic name of the drugs because according to them, writing long pharmacological names when it comes to combination drugs is difficult and hence, were awaiting intervention by the MMC. The format should be ready in around 10 to 15 days informed Dr. Taori.

The details will have to be very specific.

“The objective behind this initiative is to have simpler, feasible and doctor's full name, qualification, pa- practical methods of prescription, tient's details, name of the medicine which will ultimately stall quackery,” (generic name as far as possible in added Dr. Taori. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in capital letters), the dosage, strength,

Azmi defends controversial remarks on women

By A Staff Reporter

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Afternoon Despatch & Courier

amajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Friday defended his remarks that a woman and a man entering into sexual relations outside marriage should be punished, drawing sharp criticism from activists.

"Our religion does not allow women to have sexual relations with anyone, except her husband. If a man and a woman decide to have sexual relations with consent, then both of them should be punished," he told PTI. Azmi has made these remarks in his reply submitted to the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW), which had asked him to explain his earlier statement that women who have sex outside their marriage must be punished too.

Invoking Islam, the MLA, who appeared before the Commission yes-

terday, said a woman in illicit relation should be punished along with the man involved.

Azmi said at times, law is misused by women. "If a woman voluntarily enters into a relationship with a man and later complains against him, it can have disastrous consequences."

Reacting to Azmi's reply, MSCW Chairperson Sushiben Shah said it is not right on part of the SP leader to cite religion and deprive women of their rights.

"The Constitution of India, the Supreme Court and Protection Against Domestic Violence Act have given acceptance to live-in relationships and provided protection to women, including Muslim women," Shah said.

"The law of the land should be applicable to all women irrespective of their religion, caste or creed," Shah added.

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Cong may join third front to stop Modi, Chavan hints

By A Staff Reporter

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inting at the possible postpoll strategy of his party, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday said the chances of Narendra Modi becoming the prime minister were slim, and Congress could form the next government by joining hands with "the third front". "I don't see any great possibility of Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister.

Even if he gets more seats than us, he would not get support of the regional parties," Chavan said at a press conference.

"As the other alternative, Congress and third front can form the government. We will try to form a secular government," he added.

Asked about increase in voter turnout in the third and the final phase of elections in the state yesterday, he said, "There is a natural phenomenon that the first-time voters have the tendency to vote against the establishment. There is impatience among the youth.

However, I don't see any Modi wave." The senior Congress leader, who has stoked a controversy by stating in a newspaper

interview that regional parties should not be allowed to contest the Lok Sabha elections, said his only rationale was it could bring a stable government.

"It (allowing regional parties to contest Lok Sabha polls) is likely to create a political instability. It is something to discuss. Neither I nor the Congress alone can do it (ban regional parties from contesting polls)," he said.

"A constitutional amendment will have to made in this regard.

All political parties will have to be consulted. Without their support it cannot be done."

NCP hits out at CM over his remarks on regional parties

By A Staff Reporter

ported to have said at a media event. arely a day after the concluReacting to the remark, NCP sion of elections in Maharash- spokesman Nawab Malik said, tra, NCP on Friday hit out at Chief "We don't know what's in his Minister Prithviraj Chavan for his mind, but such remarks, if implecomments that regional parties mented can have dangerous should be barred from contesting repercussions." the Lok Sabha elections.

"Even though, Chavan has said "Regional parties are not al- it was his personal view and not lowed to contest the national elec- that of the Congress party, the tions in Germany. Similarly, we chief minister should remember must prohibit regional parties that UPA was formed with the from contesting the Lok Sabha help of regional parties and even polls. Only then will the polity the BJP-led NDA comprised remove towards a two or three-party gional parties. It is the right of system like the one that exists in every person to contest electhe United States," Chavan is re- tions," he added.

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AN EXHIBITION FOR EVERY COLLECTOR...The Society Collection, one of India's biggest exhibitions of art and crafts, was inaugurated by Bollywood’s latest sensation, Sunny Leone, at the World Trade Center on Friday.

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This is one time when it actually makes sense for Mumbaikars to go to the city’s beaches and enjoy a bit of sea air, like these revelers at Juhu.

Grace under fire

He may be under fire from all sides for the past copuple of weeks over the issue of names missing from voter lists, but Maharashtra's chief election officer (CEC) Nitin Ramchandra Gadre still manages to remain cool.

Soft spoken and seemingly introverted, so far he has not interacted much with the media, preferring to direct questions and requests for information down the line to his able deputies, but since Pune and the uproar there from irate electors robbed of their chance to vote, he has been discovering that the buck stops with him.

And the 1989 batch IAS officer has been discovering the virtues of a free and frank discussion with a hungry media. After the hue and cry, Gadre frankly clarified that problems arising out of deletions in electoral rolls are inevitable as there is no fool-proof measure against errors. On Thursday in Mumbai, as the commission admitted that perhaps 200,000 people had been turned away from the booths, every party came down heavily upon him as if he had singlehandedly contributed to the problem. It did not help that each and every party also thinks he is hand in glove with its rivals, a position that no-one in their right minds will accept! But in the heat of the

One more about Modi

SOMETIME in 2007, when a British journalist named Jessica Hines, was in town during a Lit Fest to talk about her book on Amitabh Bachchan, we remember being so curious as to ask her how on earth she was “chosen” to write what could have been an

important book on the superstar. After all, it was one of the first books “on” him and frankly, it was more about Hines than about him, and clearly underlined her own obsession with Bollywood and the Indian movie business in general. It was not, in our opinion, a particularly good book, more like a series of impressions and little essays and some flashes of insight, presenting perspective that was occasionally moment, one looks for scapegoats and this time, Gadre was it!

It certainly helped that Gadre firmly

interesting but hardly riveting.

So why you, we asked, at first delicately, then more insistently. Why not one of us Indian journalists, since that’s your only claim to writing the

television producer. Has he written anything in the past? Two books – one in 1999 called ‘A Quiet American: The Secret Life of Varian Fry,’ about an American journalist who helped many intellectuals and artists escape from the continent during World War II. The other one was written even earlier, and was also set during

the same period. Called ‘Herschel: The Boy who Started World War II’, it is about a Polish-German-Jewish boy who darn thing. Is it perhaps a gora thing? assassinated a German diplomat in And she got quite sniffy and very shortly 1938. In both cases, Marino did no after declared the talk at an end. original research, relying on material In learning that there is a new book gathered earlier. Neither of these books about our prime minister-in-waiting, actually set the world on fire either.

“Narendra Modi: A Political Biography” So then, how on earth did he by one Andy Marino, one is tempted to manage access to Modi? Luckily The ask the same question. After all, who is New York Times has already asked he? Apparently a British author and these questions and got some answers, refuted wrong-doing, pointing out that the electors themselves had been perhaps not as conscientious about

ensuring their names, which were on a special deleted list, were then restored to the new lists. But he has promised

none of which might be too satisfying, but they will have to do.

The actual method by which he got Modi to agree is hazy, but Marino talks about what a “great, open guy” he is, how he is accessible to everyone, and how he is completely open to discussing the Gujarat riots. Freely, easily, with no sense of guilt.

“By the time we got to the riots, it just arose naturally, and there was no pause at all. He was happy to talk about it in as much detail as I wanted and to whatever length I wanted.” He gives the impression that all one has to do is dial his number and Modi will either answer himself or get back to you. The book also gives him the chance to reiterate, “I feel sad about what happened but no guilt. And no court has come even close to establishing it.” To be fair to Mr Modi, all death saddens him, even that of a puppy, which gave his detractors the chance to say accusingly that for him, there was no difference between the deaths of a thousand Muslims and a puppy. Which was not fair, we think, just not very wise of Mr Modi, given that he knows his every move and utterance is under constant scrutiny.

Right now, if you want to read up on the man, there is an embarassment of riches available, one to suit every opinion. There is ‘Narendra Modi — The Man The Times’, by Nilanjan Mukhopadhaya, ‘Modi, Muslims and Media’ by Madhu Kishwar, ‘The Man of the Moment’ by MV Kamath and Kalindi Randeri, and our own personal favourite because it is so balanced, ‘The NaMo story - A political life’ by Kingshuk Nag. For us, Marino will just have to wait. that by the time the Assembly elections roll around, everything will be hunky dory.

04 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Rehan to Sayed Mohammed Rehan Rizvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Pinalkumar Rameshchandra Shah to Pinal Rameshchandra Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

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I have changed my name from Mobila Begum Shafiq Hussain to Mobaila Begum Shafiq Husain Mirza as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Pinalbhai Rameshchandra Shah to Pinal Rameshchandra Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

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I have changed my name from Shafiq Hussain Abdul Hassan to Shafiq Husain Abul Hasan Mirza as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Neha Vinod Kumar Mehta to Nehaben Pinal Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

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I have changed my name from Abu Mohammed Shafiq Hussain to Abu Mohammed Shafiq Husain Mirza as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Khairunnisa to Khairunissa Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

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I, Laxmy Ramchandran Nair, have changed my name to Lakshmi Ramachadran Nair Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. U-76017 dated March 20th26th, 2014.

C-3595 I, Thiyat Husen Hasmatali Sayyed, have changed my name to Tahiyat Hussain Sayyed Vide Deedpoll Affidavit dated 17th April, 2014.

C-3596 I, Mohammed Irfan Guffar, have changed my name to Mohammad Irfan Abdul Gafoor Chaudhary as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. U74885.

C-3597 I Navasa Narayan Sajji have changed my name to Navasa Narayan Palyekar vide Affidavit dated 7.4.2014.

C-3598 I Savita Shashikant Bahadarpurkar have changed my name to shruti Shrikant Kulkarni as per Affidavit dated: 23/4/2014.

C-3599 I have changed my name from Meenakshi Bipin Shah to Minakshi Bipin Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

C-3600 I have changed my name from Samir Rameshchandra Shah to Samirkumar Rameshchandra Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

C-3601 I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Shantilal Shah to Rameshchandra Shantilal Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

C-3602 I have changed my name from Rameshbai Shantilal Shah to Rameshchandra Shantilal Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

C-3603 I have changed my name from Snehal Jayeshkumar Sheth to Snehalben Samirkumar Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

C-3604 I have changed my name from Snehal Samirkumar Shah to Snehalben Samirkumar Shah as per Affidavit dated 23.04.2014.

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I have changed my name from Shajahn Begum Jehangir to Shahjahan Jahangir Sayed as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

C-3610 I have changed my name from Anil Kumar Hardan Singh to Anil Kumar Hardan Singh Bondwal as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

C-3611 I have changed my name from Mohammad Shaud to Mohammad Saud Ansari as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

C-3612 I have changed my name from Ayub Husain to Ayub Husain Khatri as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

C-3613 I have changed my name from Sayad Bano to Sayada Ayub Khatri as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

C-3614 I have changed my name from Jahangir Mohammed Ibnsa Abdullah Husaini to Jahangir Sadullah Sayed as per Affidavit dated 23/04/2014.

C-3615 I have changed my name from Sherbano Hussain Khan to Sherbamu Hussain Khan as per Affidavit dated 19/04/2014.

C-3616 I have changed my name from Aasheina Ladhani to Aasheianaa Gabriel Zuzarte as per Affidavit dated 22/04/2014.

C-3617 I have changed my name from Kalam Bajaj to Abdul Kalam Bajaj as per Affidavit dated 22/04/2014.

C-3618 I have changed my name from Madan Godishankar Prasad to Madan Gourishankar Gupta as per Gazette No. (X-70743).

C-3619 I have changed my name from Kajol Anil Rawlani, to ‘Kajol Rawlani’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-68619) Dated: 20/02/2014.

C-3620 I have changed my name from Naushin Shahid Shaikh, to ‘Naushin Shahid Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-74153) Dated: 13/03/2014.

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I, Shahid Ahmed Shaikh have changed my Son’s name from Ayaan Shahid Shaikh, to ‘Mohammed Ayaan Shahid Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 74151) Dated: 13/03/2014.

C-3622 I, Shahid Ahmed Shaikh have changed my Daughter’s name from Zubiya Shahid Shaikh, to ‘Zubiya Shahid Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt.

Gazette No. (U- 74152) Dated: 13/03/2014.

C-3623 I have changed my name from Miss. Chandra Amarchand Lohiya, to ‘Mrs. Chandra Haridas Rathi’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 21/04/2014.

C-3624 I have changed my name from Pushpakumari Krishnan Padmanabhan, to ‘Mrs. Pushpa Rajasekharan Nair’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 21/04/2014.

C-3625 I have changed my name from Miss. Renu Ramsunder Mishra, to ‘Mrs. Renu Anil Mishra’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/04/2014.

C-3626 I have changed my name from Miss.Saleyabi Abdul Razak, to ‘Mrs. Saleyabi Hussain Mia Sayyed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 21/04/2014.

C-3627 I have changed my name from Lawrence John Ragiman, to ‘Lawrence John’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 56339) Dated: 26/12/2013.

C-3628 I have changed my name from Noor Banoo Mohamed Khan, to ‘Noor Bano Khan’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 23/04/2014.

C-3629 I have changed my name from Kumari Malti Komal Prasad to Malti Ramnaresh Prasad as per deed poll Affidavit KM 474618 dated 25 / 4 / 2014.

C-3630 I have changed my name from “Rekha Kalra” to “Rekha Kalraa” as per Affidavit dated 29th March’ 2014.

C-3631 I have changed my name from “Pankaj Kalra” to “Pankaj Kalraa” as per Affidavit dated 28th March’ 2014.

C-3632 I have changed my name from “Pratham Kalra” to “Pankaj Kalraa” as per Affidavit dated 29th March’ 2014.

C-3633 I have changed my name from “Pranat Kalra” to “Pankaj Kalraa” as per Affidavit dated 29th March’ 2014.

C-3634 I have changed my name from “Jason William Philip Dsouza” to “Jason Joey Dsouza” as per Affidavit dated 07th February’ 2014.

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I have changed my name from “Diptee Shah” to “Dipti Shah” as per Affidavit dated 28th March’ 2014.

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I have changed my name from Glen Denvar Furtado to Glen Richard Furtado, as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Nadira Habib Sawant to Nadira Habib Ahmed Sawant as per Affidavit dated 22.04.2014 C-3670

I have changed my name from “Km Archana Devi Amarpal Singh” to “Archana Sudhir Singh” as per Affidavit dated 28th March’ 2014.

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I have changed my name from Mohamed Mushtaque Qaiyum to Mohammed Mushtaque Qaiyum Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Maria to Domingo Maria De Sousa as per Affidavit C-3671

I Mr. Akhtar Sayed father of minor daughter apply for change of name from Nida Sayyed to Nida Sayed as per Affidavit dated 7th February’ 2014.

C-3638 I Mr. Akhtar Sayed father of minor son apply for change of name from Nayaab Sayyed to Nayaab Sayed as per Affidavit dated 7th February’ 2014.

C-3639 I have changed my name from “Ruksana Sayyed” to Ruksana Sayed as per Affidavit dated 7th February’ 2014.

C-3640 I have changed my name from “Akthar Sayyed” to “Akhtar Sayed” as per Affidavit dated 7th February’ 2014.

C-3641 I have changed my name from “Akhtar Sayyed” to “Akhtar Sayed” as per Affidavit Dated 7th February’ 2014.

C-3642 I have changed my name from “Michael Chettier” to “Michael Chettiar” as per Affidavit dated 25th April’ 2014.

C-3643 I have changed my name from “Vinesh” to “Vinesh Kumar Khurana” as per Affidavit dated 25th April’ 2014.

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I have changed my name from Sakina Begum Kamer Husain to Sakina Begum Kamar Husain Sayed as per Affidavit.

C-3655 I have change my name from Kamer Hussain Raza Hussain Sayed to Kamar Hussain Raza Hussain Sayed as per Affidavit.

C-3656 I have changed my name from Mohammad Rashid Zatu to Mohammad Rashid Jatu as per Affidavit No. (KM-449733) dated 24th April 2014.

C-3657 I have changed my name from Noor Afsa Khan to Noor Afsha Mohammad Shoaib Khan as per Affidavit No– (KM-449734) dated 24th April 2014.

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I have changed my name from Krisol Fernandes to Chrisologue Fernandes as per Affidavit C-3672 I have changed my name from Hiteshkumar Johny Pahelajani to Hitesh Johny Pahlajani as per Affidavit C-3673 I have changed my name from Sunil Pritam to Rochlani Sunil Pritamdas as per Affidavit C-3674 I have changed my name from Rajkumar Dhanomal Khatwani to Raju Dhanomal Khatwani as per Affidavit C-3675 I have changed my name from Mariam Bi Mohammad Husain to Mariyam Bi Amjad Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 25.04.2014 C-3676

I have changed my name from Jatu Zaqui Ilyas to Mohammad Zaki Ilyas Jatu as per Affidavit No. (KM-449735) dated 24th April 2014.

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I have changed my name from Amjad Amirali Sheikh to Amjad Amirali Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 25.04.2014 C-3677

I have changed my name from Mina Dilip Doshi to Meena Dilip Doshi as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Neelkanth Vithob More to Nilkanth Vithob More as per Affidavit C-3678

I have changed my name from Arshad Ali Akbar Ali to Arshad Ali Akbar Ali Siddiqui as per Maha. Gazette No. (X-85947).

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I have changed my name from Anand Ravaji Parab to Anant Ravaji Parab as per Affidavit C-3679 We Mr. Chalattil Manoj & Mrs. Chitra Manoj Menon have changed our child’s name from Ritika to Ritika Menon as per Affidavit C-3680

I have changed my name from “Parul Vinesh” to “Parul Vinesh Kumar Khurana” as per Affidavit dated 25th April 2014.

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I, Neha Rajiv Verma, have changed my name and shall henceforth be known as Neha Arvind Goel vide Affidavit No. 4683/2014 dated 23/04/14.

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I have changed my name from “Kantadevi Vinesh” to “Kanta Vinesh Kumar Khurana” as per Affidavit dated 25th April 2014.

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Siddique to Mohammed Siddique Badgujar as per Affidavit C-3663

I have changed my name from Tanuja Jaysing Shinde to Kavita Santosh Salunkhe as per Maha.

Govt. Gazette No. (K-5949) C-3647

I have changed my name from Rohitlal to Rohit Kanhaiyalal Soni as per Affidavit C-3664

I have changed my name from Shailesh Balchand Parimal (Jain) to Shailesh Balchand Jain as per Affidavit C-3682

I have changed my name from Khushboo Gupta to Khushboo Ruia as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Khnhayalal Munhilal to Kanhaiyalal Munilal Soni as per Affidavit C-3665

I have changed my name from Sangeeta Shailesh Parimal (Jain) to Sangeeta Shailesh Jain as per Affidavit C-3683

I have changed my name from Mohd Sameer to Mohammed Sameer Qureshi as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Chandra Singh Jai Singh to Chandra Jai Singh as per Affidavit C-3666

I have changed my name from Qadeerunnisa D/o Yaseen Kah to khajrunnisa Khaja Sayed as per Affidavit C-3684

I have changed my name from Leena Cyril Gomes to Sana Khan as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Anirudhkumar Gupta to Anirudh Gupta as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Karim Khaja Sayed to Kareem Khawaja Sayed as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Naveen Prashanth D'Souza to Naveen Prashau D'Souza, as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sk Noor Hossain to Noor Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3668

I have changed my name from Celine John D'Souza to Siline John D'Souza, as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Dadaper Hussain Talwari to Dadapeer Hussain Talwai as per Affidavit C-3669

I have changed my name from Sidhesh Shailesh Parimal (Jain) to Sidhesh Shailesh Jain as per Affidavit C-3681

C-3685 I have changed my name from Khaja Syed to Khawaja Sayed as per Affidavit C-3686 I have changed my name from Khadrunish to Khajirunnisa as per Affidavit C-3687

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CS students get IT instead of Computer Science question paper, forcing varsity to put the exam on hold and wait for decision of Board of Examinations

By Yatin Ingle

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hile the Mumbai University (MU) has already goofed up several times with regard to examinations, following its footsteps now even colleges have started goofing up with the exams. Yesterday while the students were appearing for the Company Secretary (CS) examinations, the college distributed them the question paper of Information Technology (IT) subject.

As the college did not carry the correct question paper, it created chaos among the students. The students then complained to the varsity

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about the issue.

Yesterday, around 60 students were appearing for the examinations for Bachelors of Science (BSc) at the Kirti College exam centre. As the question papers were distributed, they were shocked as they were given the question papers of Information Technology instead of Computer Science.When the students complained about the same, they were asked to wait for the replacement of the question papers, but when it did not happen the students left the examination centre and reported the issue to the varsity.

A student who did not wish to be named said, "When we got the question paper we were shocked as the paper was not of our subject. When we inquired about replacment of the paper, we were

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asked to wait but then even an hour later nothing happened. We Ithen complained to the varsity officials. This is sheer carelessness, and will affect the students' careers.

We had studied for the exams and do not want a re-exam."

On the other hand, a few students claim that if there is no re-exam, the varsity allots just the passing marks, then they will be unable to score marks and hence they have appealed for a re-exam.

Last year, a similar incident occurred at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) where students were given a 50 marks question paper instead of 60 marks. The MU had then declared re-exam for the students who were affected by this goof-up.

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Change of exam date All the exams scheduled on May 16, 2014 have now been shifted to May 24, 2014. The venue and time of the examinations will remain the same.

Vice Chancellor, MU, told the ADC: "The exams of those students who were taking exams at the Kirti College will be kept on hold and the matter has been forwarded to the Board of Examinations committee which will take the final decision on the issue. As students opposed re-examination as well as the allotment of average marks, the decision has been forwarded to the BOE. The BOE will be giving its decision as soon as possible.”

Book on Sahara India Parivar State Consumer and its boss to hit stands soon Forum to undergo total overhaul

Dispute between Subrata Roy and publishers on contents of the book settled out of court Azad Shrivastav | ADC

By Philip Varghese

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay, deputy managing editor of Mint (centre) with Akash Shah (left), Publisher JAICO at a press conference held at the Press Club, Mumbai on Friday.

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AHARA — The Untold Story' about sprawling conglomerate directed by billionaire Subrata Roy, written

by Tamal Bandyopadhyay will come on the stands as the JAICO Publication and Sahara India Parivar settled the dispute out of court, said Akash Shah a publisher. Sahara had blocked the publication and distribution of book claiming that the book contains false and defamatory statements about the Sahara India Pari-

var and Roy. Sahara had even sued the writer, Bandopadhyay, the publisher of Jaico Publishing House and the printer, Repro India.

Bandopadhyay, writer of 'A Bank for the Buck', a non-fiction bestseller said, “Like everybody, I had curiosity about Subrata Roy, a man who had connection with Bollywood, cricket, politics and the rural countryside. He is famous for his donations, corporate social responsibility, mass weddings, help to Kargil widows and 26/11

Mumbai attack widows of Mumbai Police. His name is also flashed in the news for other such noble reasons.”

He added, “Curiosity propelled me to dig more about this person (Roy) whose life is otherwise undisclosed. Roy is a versatile person and like a closed book. So I decided to write a book. It is 360 degrees book on the life of Roy. It encompasses good, bad and ugly incidents and accidents in Roy's life.”

When asked whether Bandopadhyay got any fellow-

ship, scholarship or financial help from Sahara to write this book, he said, “I have not taken any favour from Sahara except once when I used their car from airport to Sahara city as other vehicles are not allowed in Sahara city.”

Publisher of JAICO Publishing House Akash Shah said, “The author and the Sahara Parivar India have settled the issue amibcably and the case has been withdrawn. We are happy to publish Bandopadhyay's book. His book will be another feather in our cap.”

our months after the Bombay High Court directed the state government to immediately increase the honorarium of members and presidents of the Consumer Fora in the state, the High Court on Friday further directed the state to provide adequate infrastructure and staff to the district Consumer Court Forums

by September 12.

The direction was given by a bench headed by Justice Abhay Oka, based on a PIL filed by Mumbai Grahak Panchayet which had filed the complaint on several issues including lack of infrastructure, filling up of vacant posts of members and Presidents of the Consumer Forum and insufficient salaries paid to them.The PIL alleged that, out of the 40 Consumer Fora in the state, 19 were dysfunctional due to vacant posts of members and presidents.

Advocate Uday Warunjikar, representing the petitioner in the case, told the court that until recently the non-official members of State Consumer Protection Council were not experts in the field and were appointed only because of political connections. Reacting to this, the government lawyer said that it

had issued a Government Resolution (GR) on October 19, 2013 on new regulations to appoint non-official members, but some of the existing members were already appointed prior to that. The court directed the government to cancel the appointments made before the GR came into effect, and make fresh appointments of non-official members by September 30, in keeping with the new regulations.

In the past, the government informed the court that they had already filled up 30 presidential posts in 40 consumer fora all over the state. However, 10 were still lying vacant and efforts are being made to fill them. The government said 34 members posts out of the total 84 in the Consumer Fora across the state were lying vacant and the process of appointing such members was in final stage.In the Bandra Consumer Forum, where space was a major constraint, 400 square feet of additional space has been provided, the court was told.

Another bench hearing the same matter had earlier pulled up the government for its lackadaisical attitude regarding vacancies in the consumer redressal fora across the state. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

06 CHANGE OF NAME We Mr. Rajendran & Mrs. Kalamary have changed our child’s name from Nadar Rejosha Rajendran to Rejosha Rajendran as per Affidavit C-3688 I have changed my name from Kumari Rekhadevi Vishmbharnath Saraf to Mrs.Rekha Manoj Patwa as per Affidavit C-3689 I have changed my name from Mr. Rajendrakumar Sajjanlal to Mr. Rajendra Sajanlal Patwa as per Affidavit C-3690 I have changed my name from Mr. Sajjanlal Mahavirprasad Patwa to Mr. Sajanlal Mahavirprasad Patwa as per Affidavit C-3691 I have changed my name from Mr. Rajendrakumar Sajanlal Patwa to Mr. Rajendra Sajanlal Patwa as per Affidavit C-3692 I have changed my name from Miss. Nirmalakumari Bherulal Jain to Mrs. Nirmala Sunil Soni as per Affidavit C-3693 I have changed my name from Mr. Kiritkumar Chandrashekhar Trivedi to Mr. Kirit Chandrashekhar Trivedi as per Affidavit C-3694 I have changed my name from Miss. Hiralben Shaileshkumar Trivedi to Mrs. Hiral Nilesh Trivedi as per Affidavit C-3695 I have changed my name from Tahirunnisha Samiulla to Khan Tahirunnisa Hakimulla as per Affidavit C-3696 I have changed my name from Khan Saleem Abdul Salam to Khan Abdul Saleem Abdul Salam as per Affidavit C-3697 I have changed my name from Ansari Juned Azizul Rehman to Ansari Junaid Azizul Rehman as per Affidavit C-3698 I have changed my name from Prashantha Narayana Kotian to Prashant Kotian as per Affidavit.

C-3699 I have changed my name from Genevie Veronica Sequeira to Genevie Jewel Dsouza as per Affidavit C-3700 I have changed my name from Mario Roy Gomes to Roy Mario Gomes as per Affidavit C-3701 I have changed my name from Rafiq Noor Mohammed to Rafiq Noor Mohammed Mansuri as per Affidavit C-3702 I have changed my name from Satyawanti Kaur Mehli Singh to Satyavanti Mehli Singh Gujra as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Anita Manwel Dabre to Anita Manuel Dabre as per Affidavit C-3705

I have changed my name from Iqbal Sultan Patel to Iqbal Sultan Pathan as per Affidavit C-3723

I have changed my name from Sneha Das to Sarah Sallahuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3706

We have changed our minor child name from Steveolivermadhuram to Steve Oliver as per Affidavit C-3724

I have changed my name from Saraswati to Saraswathi Iyer Anand as per Affidavit C-3707

We have changed our minor child name from Safang Goyal to Shashank Goyal as per Affidavit C-3725

I have changed my name from Koli Mofajjel Shakh to Koli Mufazal Shaikh as per Affidavit

We have changed our minor child name from Tanvi Goyal to Tanshika Goyal as per Affidavit C-3726

I have changed my name from Devendra Sanjay Lahade to Devendra Mahesh Joshi as per Affidavit C-3745

I have changed my name from Saraswati Iyer to Saraswathi Iyer Anand as per Affidavit C-3708 I have changed my name from Kalpapathy Ramchandran Anand to Kalpathy Ramachandran Anand as per Affidavit.

C-3709 I have changed my name from Deepika Vithal Survase and Dipeeka Vitthal Survase to Dipika Vithal Survase as per Affidavit C-3710 I have changed my name from Pravinkumar Govandji Maru to Praveen Govindji Maru as per Affidavit C-3711 I have changed my name from Meena Verumal Khatri to Renu Kumar Ahuja as per Affidavit C-3712 I have changed my name from Prita Suresh Patil to Preeta Suresh Patil as per Affidavit C-3713 I have changed my name from Akash Jayaswar to Aakash Jaiswar as per Affidavit C-3714

I have changed my name from Akshaykumar Ashokkumar Jain to Akshay Ashok Jain as per Affidavit C-3727 I have changed my name from Ashokkumar Jain to Ashok Jain as per Affidavit C-3728 I have changed my name from Krishkumar Ashokkumar Jain to Krish Ashokkumar Jain as per Affidavit C-3729 I have changed my name from Ashok Jain to Ashokkumar Jain as per Affidavit C-3730 I have changed my name from Mohammad Arif Abdul Sattar Shekh to Arif Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3731 I have changed my name from Abdul Sattar Shekh to Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3732

I have changed my name from Hemantkumar Mangalgir Gosavi to Hemant Mangalgir Gosavi as per Affidavit C-3715

I have changed my name from Mahesh Puruhottam Mitna to Mahesh Purushottam Mitana as per Affidavit C-3733

I have changed my name from Mohamad Manawar Maksud Hussain to Mohamad Manawar Kadri as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Manojkumar Tirthraj to Manoj Tirthraj Pandey as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Navin Maheshchandra Garga to Navin Mahesh Agarwal as per Affidavit C-3735

I have changed my name from Danish Hussain to Mo Danis Mujffar Husen Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3717 We have changed our minor child name from Srinivasan Heamanth Kumar to Hemanth Srinivasan as per Affidavit C-3718 I Mrs. Sushila Shivkumar have changed our minor child name from Pavitra Shivkumar Arundhati to Pavitra Shivkumar Kaliyan as per Affidavit C-3719 I Mrs. Sushila Shivkumar have changed our minor child name from Keertika Shivkumar Kaliyan Arundhati to Keertika Shivkumar Kaliyan as per Affidavit C-3720

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I have changed my name from Santosh Kumar Rampal to Santosh Kumar Rampal Chamar as per Affidavit C-3736 I have changed my name from Bindu Hasmukh Tikani to Bindu Hasmukh Kikani as per Affidavit C-3737 I have changed my name from Hashmukh Dwarkadas Tikani to Hasmukh Dwarkadas Kikani as per Affidavit C-3738 I have changed my name from Mubina Zakirhussein Issoufally to Samiya Yusuf Merchant as per Affidavit C-3739

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I have changed my name from Vijay Tukaram Waigankar to Vijay Tukaram Waingankar as per Affidavit C-3721

I have changed my name from Jamilabai Zakiuddin to Jamila Zakiuddin Electricwala as per Affidavit C-3740

I have changed my name from Manwel Lawrence Dabre to Manuel Lawrence Dabre as per Affidavit C-3704

I have changed my name from Vinodkumar Shivram Panigrahi to Vinod Shivram Panigrahi as per Affidavit C-3722

I have changed my name from Firdina Stephan Lakra to Freeda Stephan Christian as per Affidavit C-3741

I have changed my name from Sajida Mohammad Farid to Sajida Mohammad Farid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3742

I have changed my name from Saihzeen Aziz Khalfe to Shahazeen Aziz Khalfe as per Affidavit C-3760

I have changed my name from Krislyn Gladys Fernandes to Krislyn Gladwyn Fernandes as per Affidavit C-3778

I have changed my name from Raghojee Sharma to Raghav Sharma as per Affidavit C-3743

I have changed my name from Tabrez Ahmed Gulzar Ahmed Ansari to Tabrez Gulzar Ansari as per Affidavit C-3761

I have changed my name from Baptist Ligory Castelino to Baptist Castelino as per Affidavit C-3779

I have changed my name from Mehabub Alisahab Shaikh to Mehboob Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3762

I have changed my name from Surindra Bhalchandra Deshmukh to Surendra Bhalchandra Deshmukh as per Affidavit C-3780

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I have changed my name from Iyengar Rukmini Sounderrajan to Rukmini Rajan as per Affidavit C-3746 I have changed my name from Mohammed Sabir Mahamad Salim to Mohammed Shabbir Mahamad Salim Shaikh as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3747 I have changed my name from Nasareem Banu to Nasreen Umar Ansari as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3748 I have changed my name from Nasreen Bano to Nasreen Ansari as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3749 I have changed my name from Mohmed Umar Gulam Ansari to Umar Gulam Ansari as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3750 I have changed my name from Mohd Omer Ansari to Mohammad Umar Ansari as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3751 I have changed my name from Nawaz Beg Rustum Baig Mulla to Nawaz Rustum Baig Mulla as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3752 I have changed my name from Imam Imam Sayyed Patel to Imam Sayyed Patel as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3753 I have changed my name from Noorjahan Begum to Noorjahan Imam Patel as per Affidavit dated :25/04/2014 C-3754 I have changed my name from Maheboob Imam Imam Patel to Mehboob Imam Patel as per Affidavit dated: 25/04/2014 C-3755 I have changed my name from Jitendra Shivshankar Sharma to Jitendra Shivshankar Joshi as per Affidavit C-3756 I have changed my name from Suresh Bhavnani to Bhagatram Bhawnani as per Affidavit C-3757

I have changed my name from Utkarsh Dattatraya Sawant to Utkarsh Dattatrey Sawant as per Affidavit C-3763 We Mr. Ibrahim Akhai & Mrs. Heena Ibrahim Akhai, have changed our son name from Ismail Ibrahim to Ismail Ibrahim Akhai as per Affidavit Dt. 25-04-2014 .

C-3764 I have changed my from Ibrahim Akhai to Mohammed Ibrahim as per Affidavit Dt. 2504-2014.

C-3765 I have changed my from Mohammed Shafi to Shafi Akhai as per Affidavit Dt. 25-042014 C-3766 I have changed my name from Janmohmed Jafar to Janmohamad Jafar Damania as per Affidavit C-3767 I have changed my name from Mariyam Bi Mohd Mapari to Mariyam Ahmed Mulla as per Affidavit C-3768 I have changed my name from Nadres Toku to Nazareth Toku as per Affidavit C-3769 I have changed my name from Mrs Shanti Shivji Patel to Mrs Shanti Shivji Bhushan as per Affidavit C-3770 I have changed my name from Rafik Mohiuddin to Rafik Mohiuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-3771 I have changed my name from Ashok Bagaria to Ashok Kumar Bagaria as per Affidavit C-3772 I have changed my name from Goklani Hanisha Anil to Goklani Sapna Anil as per Affidavit C-3773 I have changed my name from Goklani Anilkumar to Goklani Anil as per Affidavit C-3774 I have changed my name from Manglani Ravindrakumar Gianchand to Manglani Ravi Gianchand as per Affidavit C-3775

I have changed my name from Manoharlal Lodha to Manoharlal Jain as per Affidavit C-3758

I have changed my name from Mangaldas Mashke to Mangaldas Mhaske as per Affidavit C-3776

I have changed my name from Mustak Ahmed Ishak Patel to Mustak Ishak Patel as per Affidavit C-3759

I have changed my name from Gershwyn Marcellino Fernandes to Gershwyn Gladwyn Fernandes as per Affidavit C-3777

I Sunil Kumar Keshrimal Kawar have changed my name to Sunil Kumar Keshrimal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 07/04/14 C-3781 I Kirankumar Chhaganlal Hindocha have changed my name to Kiran Chhaganlal Hindocha as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 24/04/14 C-3782 I Rajeshkumar Rasiklal Shah have changed my name to Rajesh Rasiklal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/04/14 C-3783 I Vinod Meghraj Kataria have changed my name to Vinod Meghraj Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/04/14 C-3784 I Sangita Vinod Kataria have changed my name to Sangita Vinod Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/04/14 C-3785 I Gajendra Kumar Basantilal Vagrecha have changed my name to Gajendra Basantilal Vagrecha as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/04/14 C-3786 I Rawal Rachanaben Kaniyalal & Raval Rachanaben Kanaiyalal have changed my name to Raval Rachana Kaniyalal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3787 I Rawal Kaniyalal Dahyalal & Raval Kanaiyalal have changed my name to Raval Kaniyalal Dahyalal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3788 I Rawal Bharti Kaniyalal & Raval Bharti Kanaiyalal have changed my name to Raval Bharti Kaniyalal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3789 I Mohd. Irfan Husain have changed my name to Irfan Husain Choutaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3790 I Husain Babu have changed my name to Husain Babu Choutaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3791 I Halima Husain have changed my name to Halima Husain Choutaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3792 I Khakhkhar Parekh Satish Bhai have changed my name to Khakhar Paresh Satish as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Son kills stepmother’s lover

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21-year-old youth has been arrested by the Vile Parle police for allegedly killing a man who was having physical relations with his stepmother for the last few months.

The arrested accused has been identified as Imran Amin Khan alias Monu who resides along with his father and stepmother on a footpath on Nariman Road beside an under-construction building .

In his confession to the Vile Parle police, Imran revealed that for the last few months, Harishchandra Sharma was in a relationship with his stepmother despite his father Amin knowing about it.

On several occasions, Imran warned Sharma to stay away from his mother, but he was never taken seriously.

The accused Imran told his father Amin about the relationship, but his father only shouted and manhandled him instead. Fed up with this rude behavior, Imran drew up a plan to kill Sharma.

Three days ago, he rang up

Death on the tracks 19-year-old Nisha Verma died at Kandivli under a Churchgate-bound fast train on April 23. Her parents say she committed suicide and are insisting on an investigation, but are having a tough time filing their complaint

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Imran in the custody of the Vile Parle police.

Sharma and asked him to come to Solitary Park Society parking lot where he had been working for four days.

After Sharma reached the parking lot, Imran attacked him and stabbed him several times. After the incident, Imran'a father Amin himself admitted Sharma to the V.N. Desai hospital with multiple injuries but he ran away after Sharma was declared dead.

From V.N. Desai Hospital, Vile Parle, the police were called and a case was registered against Imran.

According to Police Inspector (Crime), Mahadev Nimbalkar, “Imran was hiding in Mumbai for two days after the incident and was planning to flee to his native place. We got a tip-off that he was supposed to reach Versova. We laid a trap and nabbed him when he his friend's residence there.

The accused has been booked under various sections of the IPC including 302, said the police, adding that further investigations are going on.

19-year-old girl was found dead under mysterious conditions on a railway track near Kandivali station. The girl was to be married on May 2 and the invitation cards were already distributed. The girl’s family allege that the girl committed suicide after pressure and harassment from her fiance. The family is now found running from one police station to another to file complaint.

Nisha Verma, resident of Vakola, Santacruz (east), died after a Churchgate bound fast local hit her on platform 4 at Kandivali.

According to her brother Nisha Verma killed herself soon after talking to her fiance.

Vijay Verma, Nisha got engaged to a Nalasopara man was an arranged marriage. was completely damaged. who worked in a pharmaNisha’s father Jay said, We informed our parents ceutical company at Vasai. It “Nisha was a very simple later in the evening.” and happy girl. She did “From the time of the incinothing with anyone and dent, Nisha’s fiancé is not was just content to be with taking phone calls and hasher family. The whole day, n't even spoken to any of our she'd be playing with kids, family members. He did not watching cartoons and even come for the funeral. doing house work. She was a We suspect that there must very sensitive girl.” have been something wrong Pawan Verma, another between him and Nisha one of Nisha's brothers, after which Nisha took this added, “After her engage- extreme step. It is not an acment she was in touch with cident, it is a suicide case. her fiance and talked with Railway officials should him over the phone. On the check CCTV footage,” said from a dreaded criminal like 23rd, I got a call from the Pawan.

Takka, on the eve of parliarailway police saying that A police officer from Borimentary elections is a point Nisha has met with acci- vali Government Railway of serious concern. We are dent. They asked me to Police said, “It is a case of acnow trying to ascertain his come immediately. I asked cidental death. She was hit motives and also the source my relatives who stay nearby by a Churchgate bound fast of the firearm." confirmed to leave for the hospital im- train. We are still investigatSenior Police Inspector, Dhamediately, but she was dead ing the case based on the naraj Kshirsagar. on the spot. Half her body family’s allegation.”

Chhota Shakeel gunman held with firearm in Mira Road

Serving life term in the Lakhan Bhaiya encounter case, dreaded criminal Takka was out on bail

By Suresh Golani

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ust 12 hours before polling started on Thursday, sleuths of the Mira Road police apprehended hardcore criminal Mohammed Moiddin Shaikh alias Takka (42), who was found to be in possession of an illegal firearm and live cartridges.Believed to be an aide of dreaded underworld gangster Chotta Shakeel, Shaikh, who is serving life sentence for his involvement in the infamous Lakhan Bhaiya fake encounter case, had been left out on bail a few

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by API Prafful Wagh, nabbed Takka from the Jangid Circle area of Mira Road late on Wednesday evening. Takka was found to be in possession of a sophisticated revolver and five live cartridges.

The police have booked Takka under the relevant sections of the Arms Act and have also seized the car he was travelling in. Vashi resident Lakhan Bhaiya (33), whose real name was Ramnarayan Gupta, was killed in an alleged staged police

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I Satishbhai Khakhkhar have changed my name to Satish Khakhar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3794 I Nayna Satishbhai Khakhkhar have changed my name to Nayna Satish Khakhar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3795 I S. Raju Sampath have changed my name to Shettiyar Raju Sampat as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-3796 I S. Sampath have changed my name to Shettiyar Sampat as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Imtiyaz Ali Kamrudiin have changed my name to Mumtaj Ali Kamruddin as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-3806 I Vidyadevi Jaiswal have changed my name to Geetadevi Jaiswal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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"Tawde is likely to be entrusted the duty of Leader of JP leader Vinod Tawde the Opposition in the who had been re- House, as BJP has more elected to the Maha- numbers than alliance partrashtra Legislative Council ner Shiv Sena," sources told last, on Friday took oath as PTI. the member of the Upper Veteran Congress leader House. and incumbent chairman of

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their house at Shantiniketan building on Thursday evening, after which Pallavi went to the Versova police station and lodged a complaint against her husband.

As per sources, Pallavi also complained that she suspected her husband of having relations with another woman. Kumar too went to the police station.

Later on, the duo sorted out the issue between themselves and went home. According to the victim, after the couple went home, Kumar called her to his house

I S. Padma Sampath have changed my name to Shettiyar Padma Sampat as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Rawal Bharti Kaniyalal have changed my name to Raval Bharti Kaniyalal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Notice hereby given on behalf of Sanghvi Nagar Vama A & B CHS Ltd., having address at Sanghvi Nagar, Mira Road (East), Dist. Thane – 401107, that late Mr. PRASHANT ASHOK PATIL, a member of the society and holding Flat No. 101 A- Wing, Sanghvi Nagar Vama A & B CHS Ltd., Sanghvi Nagar, Mira Road (East) Dist. Thane-401107, in the building of the society, and was holding Share Certificate of the said flat bearing Share Certificate No. 005 for five fully paid up shares of Rs. 50/- each bearing distinctive No. 00021 to 00025 (both inclusive). Which has been lost, and a complaint was made to the concerned P o l i c e S t a t i o n , o n 0 2 /0 7/2 0 1 3 .

That Mr. PRASHANT ASHOK PATIL., died on 09/05/2012, making nomination in favour of his wife Mrs. HARSHALI PRASHANT PATIL and she is making application for transfer of the said flat in her name and Duplicate Share Certificate.

The society hereby invites claims or objections from the heirs or other claimant or claimants/objector or objectors to the transfer of the said shares and interest of the deceased member in the capital/property of the society in the name of Mrs. HARSHALI PRASHANT PATIL, or any person having rights, interest, claim if any, within 14 days from the date of publication of this Notice and after stipulated time, with copies of such documents and other proofs in support of his/her/their claims /objections for transfer of shares and interest of deceased member in the prescribe above, the original Share Certificate shall be deemed to be invalid and the society shall be free to deal with shares and interest of the deceased member in the capital/property of the society in such manner as is provided under the bye-laws of the society and shall be transferred in the name of Mrs. HARSHALI PRASHANT PATIL. Sd/M.M Ansari Advocate & Notary A-74, Shanti shopping Center, Mira Road (East), Dist : Thane

days. In the meanwhile, state Congress president Manikrao Thakre has urged Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to convene an all party meeting to discuss this sensitive issue.

A day after lakhs of Mumbaikars, including several prominent personalities, were left disenfranchised after their names were found missing from the electoral rolls, the BJP yesterday demanded the undertaking of an exercise to revise the electoral rolls. Expressing anguish, state BJP president Devendra Fadnavis said, “Almost 90 per cent of the names deleted are of those who were considered traditional voters of the Shiv Sena and the BJP. How can the name of a person like Deepak Parekh, who has voted earlier be deleted? Due procedure was not followed before deleting names and no intimation was given to those concerned.”

Alleging that deletion of

the House Shivajirao Deshmukh, Shiv Sena's Dr Neelam Gorhe, Pandurang Phundkar (BJP), Haribhau Rathod, Anand Thakur both (Congress) and NCP's Hemant Takle and Kiran Pawaskar also took oath yesterday.

RAPE SHAMES BOLLYWOOD at Four Bungalows in Andheri and supposedly assaulted her with a broken beer bottle. The victim also alleges that she had been sexually assaulted

by Inder Kumar, who promised her lead roles in Bollywood movies.

“Reaching the police station, Inder Kumar sorted out the things with his wife and they both went back to their home. The victim was then called to Kumar's residence to clarify things but situations went out of control and the victim was thrashed with a

beer bottle,” said Harishachandra Parmale, senior inspector at the police station.

The actor has starred in various Bollywood movies along with Salman Khan, like 'Wanted', 'Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge', and others, including 'Maa Tujhhe Salaam', 'Baaghi', 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi', 'Masoom'.

The actor will be produced before court for further remand, and we are still doing investigations, the police have said.

THE MISSING VOTERS names on such a large scale is unnatural, Fadnavis said, “I heard about an employee of a company involved in electoral roll work offering to delete names from the list at the rate of Rs.300 per name.

The Chief Electoral Officer of the state and returning officers of constituencies say that it is the voters' responsibility to check if their names are present in electoral rolls.

If that is indeed the case, then please let us know what is Election Commission's responsibility”.

BJP candidate from Mumbai North East Kirit Somaiya has filed a police complaint for criminal negligence and conspiracy. Somaiya said that Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde and RPI chief Ramdas Athawale are planning to meet the Chief Election Commissioner to draw his attention on the

issue of missing voters' names.

On the other hand, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate from Mumbai South Bala Nandgaonkar, said that names of so many voters missing from electoral rolls is a conspiracy hatched by the Congress and the NCP. “We will find out who all are behind the conspiracy. There should be a CBI inquiry into the matter. The MNS leader said that he has lodged a complaint with Chief Electoral Officer Nitin Gadre.

The leader of opposition in the Legislative Council Vinod Tawde has asked Gadre and Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to ensure that genuine voters are not deprived of voting rights again. “The poll panel should commence the work of correcting the electoral rolls,” he made it clear.

AGNI invites voters' list complaints

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ction for Good Governance and Networking in India (AGNI) has issued a press note, reiterating its belief that timely action alone will ensure there is no repeat of what happened in the Lok Sabha elections which concluded in Mumbai on Thursday. With the Assembly elections in October/ November imminent, the issue of deleted and missing names has assumed great importance.

In the interest of accurate electoral rolls, those whose names were deleted or missing should complain to their local Election Registration Officer or Collector as early as possible. This would enable them to correct the errors much before the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Alternatively, the case, well documented, should be brought to the notice of the NGO at agni.central@gmail.com or at AGNI, Chadha Building, 3rd floor, Plot No.95, Wadala (West), Mumbai 400 031.

EC apologises for missing names in voters’ list, blame game erupts

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EW DELHI/MUMBAI: The Election Commission on Friday apologised for the large number of names missing from voters' list in Mumbai, admitting there was a 'lapse' even as a blame game erupted over the matter. A day after the Lok Sabha polls in Mumbai, BJP's candidate from Mumbai North East Kirit Somaiya filed a police complaint for "criminal negligence and conspiracy" while Chief Minister Prithivraj Chavan said at least in Mumbai eligibe voters should not be so 'careless' in checking their names on the website.

"I must apologise and regret that the names of such a large number of our voters has not been found in the list.

It's a very very massive operational mistake which should not have happened," Election Commissioner H S Brahma told reporters in Delhi.

"This is some lapse on our part. We should acknowledge it and try to rectify the who defect," he said.

With Assembly elections in Maharashtra due later this

electoral rolls.

Maharashtra BJP president Devendra Fadnavis said that many people whose names were excluded had cast their ballots during both general as well as assembly elections in 2009 and also carried valid voter identity cards.

"Almost 90 per cent of the names deleted are of those who were considered traditional voters of the Shiv Sena and the BJP," he claimed, adding, "Due procedure was not followed before deleting names and no intimation was given to those concerned".

He also questioned the assertion of the Maharashtra Chief Election Commissioner V. S. Sampath addresing the press. chief electoral officer and returning officers of conyear, the EC said those people hours. Couldn’t you get your stituencies that it is voters' whose names are missing can secretary to check whether responsiblity to check if their be added when the poll body your name is there or not one names are present in elecupdates its lists from May 20. week or four days in advance? toral rolls.

The NCP even demanded a I can understand if slumSenior leaders of the SenaCBI probe, reports PTI. dwellers complaint, but why BJP led opposition alliance in With names of some cor- should corporates complain Maharashtra, including Udporates like HDFC chairman that their names are missing. dhav Thackeray, Gopinath Deepak Parekh missing from They have been just care- Munde and Ramdas the rolls, Chavan's response less."

Athawale plan to meet the was, "If you are boarding an The sate BJP unit asked the Chief Election Commissioner international flight you election authorities to under- to draw his attention to the recheck your reservation 24 take an exercise to revise matter, Somaiya said.

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MPCC seeks all-party meet over issue of missing voters’ names

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aharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Friday demanded an all-party meet to discuss complaints about voters' names missing from the electoral roll in the state.

In a statement, MPCC president Manikrao Thakre said the controversy should be resolved and it should be ensured that such a thing does not happen in the Assembly elections later this year, reports PTI. "When awareness about voting is on the rise, incidence of deletion of names or errors is not good," he said.

According to Thakre, he has raised the issue with the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan through a letter yesterday.

Meanwhile, reacting to the Election Commission's apology over the missing names of voters, Maharashtra BJP chief Devendra Fadnavis on Friday alleged that there were gross irregularities in the functioning

MPCC president Manikrao Thakre of the election officials, which led to the situation.

"There have been reports that the private BPOs entrusted with the work of electoral rolls revision, are charging money for selective deletions which can benefit a particular political party," Fadnavis alleged while talking to reporters.

Terming as "massive operational mistake" the absence of a large number of names from the voters' list in Mumbai, Election Commissioner H.S. Brahma yesterday apologised to them and said the mistake would be rectified.

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Ponder awhile…

“A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.”

— Thomas Jefferson

Eternal inheritors?

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he one thing that propped up the myth of Priyanka Vadra’s level-headed maturity in comparison to her brother’s childish performances was the fact that she kept her mouth shut. Suddenly, however, she is all over the place, looking hot, sweaty and inelegant, and mouthing off almost as badly as the latter.

The latest has been the remarks on Modi as the initiator of empowerment programs for women. What kind of programmes could come from a man who is accused of snooping on a woman, Ms Vadra declared.

Evidently she is completely unconcerned about the fact that the woman herself, mysteriously, it must be admitted, has stated she had no objection to be snooped upon. So for the present, it could have been left alone.

Against this background, one cannot even sympathise with her when the BJP comes back with the force of an avalanche, asking her whether she favoured the Vadra model of government over the Gujarat one which has been so fiercely criticised. In this case, Ms Vadra has only herself to blame.

To tell the truth, perhaps it would have been better for her to have stayed away from the election din, for Robert Vadra is certainly no asset to someone campaigning in an election. His pink trousers are bad enough, the rest of his story, as a real estate tycoon who increased his non-existent fortune umpteen times in three years through “judicious” land deals that, in hindsight, seemed to be prophetic in their canniness, hardly bears repeating. Suffice it to say that one would have to love him dearly to take his claims at face value, that he was merely in the right place, making the right decisions at the right time.

After all, it has been said, and a tad unkindly, that while the Gandhi siblings themselves display little intellectual ability, in comparison with Vadra, they come across as veritable Einsteins.

Another reason for concern is the way the media itself seems to fall over itself, promoting her, covering her rallies, quoting her every utterance. After all, what has she done for the country or even for the party? What position does she occupy in the political landscape?

What is her locus standi that we should hear her out? What is her claim to the belief that India should eternally be in the hands of one Gandhi after another?

And it’s not even as if they are the right Gandhis!

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The great farce!

ND finally the so called biggest extravaganza of the exercise of the franchise of Indian democracy is over in Mumbai and in Maharashtra. Soon curtains will come down on the drama of election campaigning all over India and the new regime would emerge. Though it would be the life as it was for the much-talked-about Aam Aadami, the life would take a new turn, perhaps a U-turn for those who breathe and live only politics.

Some would assume seats of power while some would have to relinquish them and occupy the other side. This has always been so in politics. But for the voter what matters is which issues were raised during the campaign, what promises were given, how many of them were fulfilled and what would be their fate in the coming years. Unfortunately and condemnably none of the issues those touch the life of common citizens ever came up for debate or public scrutiny during the twomonth-long nation-wide election campaign.

Now people will have no other alternative but to wait for the next elections to find the solution to their grievances, hopes, aspirations, frustrations and resolutions.

This is the mockery of the election system and breach of trust of the Indian population.

But, of course, who is bothered?

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WENT to cast my vote, sad. The man at the election counter inked my finger. I looked at the mark and asked myself, had I betrayed my country? What choice did I have? What choice should I make? Which party do I vote for? There was one with a communal background. Another mired in corruption, and the third with no idea how to govern!

I looked helplessly at the voting machine.

The machine stared back at me. It seemed to be mocking my very presence in the room.

“Who you going to vote for Bob? Ha! Ha! Ha!” “I don’t know!” I mumbled.

“Well we have a man who turned the other way in his state while the majority killed the minority! We have another who’s party just filled it’s coffers with ill gotten gains! And here’s a former chief minister who created such chaos and mayhem in the Delhi he was supposed to look after! Who will you choose Bob?” “Sir!” said the man who had inked my fin-

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Modi's wife's name, that was mentioned for the first time in his election nomination papers, the opposition went after the controversial deals and wealth of Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and Priyanka's husband.

Both issues are irrelevant as far as elections are concerned as none of them affect people's life.

If this was not enough, the case of alleged fake encounter of a young girl from Mumbai also came up for public debate. These futile debates consumed most of the time and energy of leaders and their parties. Was it necessary? Now the parties should ask this question to themselves.

Taking a cue from the behavior and mood their national leaders, second rank leaders and regional parties also entered the fray in their respective arena. In UP, Mulayam Singh, his chief minister son Akhilesh and his cabinet colleagues stoop to the level of making hatred speeches in public, thus trying to create a divide between Hindus and Muslims. Finally, the Election Commission had to intervene and prevent further damage to the already fragile social fabric of the nation, particularly in UP. That is not all in the story. Union Agricul-

Mud-slinging & intra-party politics Unlike earlier Indian elections, the campaign for the 16th Lok Sabha began as early as eight months ago, with the controversy over the decision of the chief opposition party, Bharatiya Janata Party declaring the controversial Gujrat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the campaign chief of the party and later the nominee of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the post of Prime Minister. This happened much before five states of the union, including the capital state of Delhi, went for their state Assembly elections. Perhaps because of Modi's charisma, the BJP came out with flying colours in four of the five states (the fifth, Manipur is a north-eastern state). In Delhi though BJP could not form the government, it remained the largest single party and had the Congress not rendered 'outside' support to the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadami Party (AAP), it would have formed government in Delhi also. Soon after the BJP started its campaign, the Congress also woke up and made Rahul Gandhi the chief of its campaign. it is needless to say that Rahul is the uncrowned prince of the Congress and thus the prime minister nominee. He also began his trail soon after Modi. This means that both the warring sides have been campaigning for over six months now. This was enough time to evoke national issues, those touch and affect the lives of the common Indians.

Alas, what we saw during the entire period was merely mud-slinging on each other's personal character and life, coupled with trivial petty intra-party politics. On one hand, while the Congress including Rahul brought to fore

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THINKING ALOUD Bharatkumar Raut ture minister Sharad Pawar who is considered one of the most seasoned Indian politician, having contested more than a dozen elections and getting elected every time, stirred hornet's nest, when he openly advised his followers to vote in one constituency, remove the ink mark and vote again.

Though he clarified later in a haste that his remarks were in a light vain and actually he was propagating the right to franchise, the remarks did not go well with people. In the second incident, Pawar came down heavily on Shiv Sena Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray, when he criticized the latter for being a "weak" leader. Such utterances are not expected from a leader of Pawar's stature.

Uddhav's cousin and the Chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Raj Thackeray to the family dispute to public forum. Being blamed

by Uddhav for 'stabbing in back', Raj unfolded the 'story' of how the late Sena Chief Balasaheb Thackeray was fed with oily 'Batata Wada'

by Uddhav's family and how he managed to provide him chicken soup every evening. He also recalled that it was he who drove Raj

home from hospital after the former underwent cardiac treatment. These remarks triggered a controversy and an edit of Saamana dedicated to the issue, made further allegations. These remarks were uncalled for apart from being of a poor taste.

In the process, the real issues never surfaced in any public debate. The economic situation of the nation is going from bad to worse, with the rate of foreign direct investments (FDI) receding every day and the value of Indian rupee fluctuating regularly. The growth of Indian economy has come to a grinding halt and the rate of the GDR is also restricted to single digit for a long time. All efforts of the Reserve Bank of India to arrest the sliding economy are proving to be futile. As a result, the petrol and diesel is becoming expensive by the day. This has an obvious impact on the price-rise that is hitting the common man hard.

Frustrated youth indulging in crime Farmers' agony has always failed to catch the attention of those who matter. The plight of the farmers is such that over 2000 farmers chose to end their precious life due to the heavy burden of farm-loans and other difficulties. There was a worst ever hailstorm in Maharashtra when campaigning was underway. Some leaders did shout about the failure of government machinery. But what next?

Neither the government nor the politicians had time, energy or will to persuade the matter. The situation on the social sector is also far from the minimum level of satisfaction.

Delhi and Mumbai witnessed gang-rapes, a telling commentary on deteriorating social security and safety of women in big metros. On one hand the lawlessness is on a rise and on the other hand the slowdown in industrial growth, has failed to provide jobs to educated youth. The frustration among the jobless educated youth is leading the generation to crime.

The corruption in public life is an issue to be concern about. The outgoing 15th Lok Sabha saw at least half a dozen union minister relinquishing office or going behind bar from various allegation of getting involved in corruption. At least three of those have been fielded again by the ruling Congress, though they are not yet cleared of the charges. One could expect a hue and cry about it. But nothing happened. It was intriguing that none of the opposition leaders took up the matter and raised public voice over these issues. Why? India's first Prime Minister, the late Jawahar Lal Nehru believed that the elections were one of the most effective tools of social education.

Where was the social education during the entire exercise of the election campaign?

Now that process of election would be over in the next fortnight, all eyes would be set on the formation of the new government. All issues of socio-political significance would be forgotten. That's called Indian democratic election system.

they all seemed to be saying, “Well we have a man who turned the other way in his state while the majority killed the minority! We ger, “Please vote and leave. There are others have another who’s party just filled it’s coffers waiting!” with ill gotten gains! And here’s a former chief I looked at the others, they saw the help- minister who created chaos and mayhem! lessness on my face, slowly their faces turned Who will you choose, all of you?” the same. They walked to the table, they inked A policeman and the inking man came and their fingers then stood with me in the queue. stood by us, ““Sir!” said the policeman and “Come on all of you, start voting!” shouted the man who had inked our fingers, “Please vote and leave!”

“Sirs!” I said respectful like to the policeman and the inker, “Who would you vote for?”

They walked to the table, then stood with Robert Clements us in the queue, confused and ashamed they the man who had inked all our fingers “You had no one to vote for this election. Aimlessly have to cast your votes!” we walked and clicked on the button, even as We all looked helplessly at the voting ma- the machines mocked us! chines. The machines looked back at us. They We walked out with a lie; the ink on our finseemed to be mocking our very presence in gers..! the room. “Who are you all going to vote for?”

— bobsbanter@gmail.com

The Ink On Our Fingers..!

BOB’S BANTER

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Shame on you, Mumbai THE moderate turn out in the 6th phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the city of Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra proves that there is no wave of any individual or poltical party. The spirit of Mumbai was totally missing this time as the people were not interested in franchising their votes. The six Mumbai constituencies recorded not more than 53 percent of voters but it's slightly better than 2009 which was about 43 percent. There apprears to be anger among the people against the state or the central government due to corruption, rising prices, scams, building collapses and 26/11 terror attack which saw the government failing on all fronts to control it. But one thing was certain that Mumbai voters were not influenced by any poltical party and their candidates. Instead they voted as per their own cautious choice rather than being brainwashed by individual candidates.

A SMALL PERCENTAGE: Hailed as India's financial capital, the city that never sleeps and other titles which laud the city's accommodating spirit, India's big apple, Mumbai, recorded a mere 53 per cent at the polls, although this is more than a 10 per cent increase from 2009.

emphasis on the importance of voting and the ramifications due to lack of voter participation. The discerning people wonder what more is to be done to induce a vot— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai ing sense in people who do not mind being passive in the comfort

of their air-conditioned bedrooms AFTER voting, I went to South overtaken by their cavalier and inMumbai around noon to find the different attitude. They should polling booths were rather dull in read Nana Choudasama's mesthose posh areas. The ice-cream sage that the Greek Dictionary stalls had more people. The terms those who do not cast their polling booths near Colaba market vote as 'idiots'. Deplorable.

— T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai had a good turnout and, in particular, Navy Nagar witnessed brisk

voting from 7 am, and remained impressive with the voters taking POLLING got off to a slow start in keen interest to vote. The turn out Mumbai and picked up slightly in the posh areas of South Mum- later in the day, with India’s finanbai is discouraging despite loud cial capital seeing a 53 per cent

Political manoeuvre DESPITE the near unanimous prepoll predictions, a Congress-led UPA III can become a reality if a genuine desire to protect the secular character of the country exists among some major parties opposed to the BJP. The Congress can issue an emotional appeal to the two arch rival north Indian parties: SP - BSP, RJD - JD(U) to sink their ideological differences and be a part of the govt.

These tactics can be repeated in the case of the LETTER OF two Dravidian giants, THE DAY DMK & AIADMK, who are always at the throats of each other in the southern Tamil state. The Left can then be persuaded to let the bygones be bygones over the Nuclear 123 deal. If these manoeuvres indeed bear fruit, then the combined strength of this grand secular alliance can easily cross the magical mark of 272.

—Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Bravo Sachin SACHIN Tendulkar flew down from Dubai to vote while Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Vivek Oberoi and their tribe left the city a day before election for an award function in Tampa, Florida giving the all important polls a miss. Hema Malini too did not vote in Mumbai as she is contesting from Mathura when she could easily have come to the city to vote as campaigning ends 36 hours before an election. If the educated and learned celebrities give elections a miss, they send a wrong message to their followers. Sports-

voter turnout at the end of the day.

The overall voting percentage across Maharashtra, where 338 candidates are testing electoral waters in 19 Lok Sabha seats, was 56.26 per cent. The numbers are not great considering the kind of connected voters that we have in Mumbai. It’s wrong on the part of Mumbaikars to avoid voting day and not taking it seriously, including many celebrities and cricketers keeping themselves away from the polling booth. Surprisingly West Bengal did see a huge turnout of a whopping 80 per cent.

Let’s hope that the nation gets a leader which considers all sections of the nation equally and strive for the development of the nation.

nation as politics is not business but an institution to run the country in an democratic manner where the citizens are supreme!

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Into that hell of communalism my Father, let not my country fall by mistake.

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

Where is Singh?

IT seems he has been discarded like a fly in a tea cup. After obeying Madam's imperious orders for the last ten years, implicitly and faithfully, this is what he gets as a reward.

A persona non grata award! In the process he has let down the people of India. He became the sphinx just like his mentor Soniaji. If the Gandhi Family can throw out a faithful and loyal person like Manmohanji, then what hope do we as the people of this great country have, if God forbid the Congress is re-elected? Can you imagine what will happen? Shezada raaj--Jamai raaj--beti raaj and Soniaji as the leading lady of this shoddy scenario.

Please God not again. Have mercy on us and let the right man come to power and release us from this morass of corruption and incompetence.

Pawar’s odd statements SHARAD Pawar is adept at making statements which are meat to create confusion within his own party as well as in the opposition ranks. The latest one is his prediction about Rajnath Singh being made the PM by the BJP-led NDA in place of NaMo. This, according to him, would be the way out to find acceptability of the BJP nominee among its supporting parties. By this prognostication, he seems to have indirectly conceded defeat of the UPA II at the hands of the Saffron alliance in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls; while simultaneously admitting that the secular alliance would not be able to secure a majority of its own.

— Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

Kadam’s orchestrated speech

APROPOS your article "Kadam booked for offensive speech”(ADC, April 24), this condemnation in fact is big drama being played out by political parties to hoodwink a WITH such dirty politics being gullible public. In this case, both played in front of our eyes, I pray for Uddhav Thackeray and Narendra my nation's safety. A few thoughts, Modi were present on the stage with apologies to Gurudev Tagore: when Kadam started his hate Where the mind is full of fear and speech. They could have easily the head asks why stopped him. However they allowed Where hate is free it to go on because it suited their Where the country has been broken purpose. Kadam's diatribe may be up into fragments reprehensible, but it catered to the By narrow domestic players Hindutva hard liners who constitute Where words come out from the a significant proportion of the BJPdepth of deceit Shiv Sena vote bank. The big guns Where tireless people divide people don't want to get their hands dirty Where the clear stream of reason and so they shoot from the shoul—Mansoor Umer Darvesh, Jogeshwari has lost its way ders of their henchmen. For the Into the dreary desert sand of dead BJP/Shiv Sena leaders to later dishabit tance themselves from the action of tions were conducted in Mum- Where the mind is led forward by one of their chosen party men is a bai/Navi Mumbai and Thane is yet hate mongers farce and an abdication of responanother feather in the Election Into ever-widening and splitting sibility.

— Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba Commission's cap. With so much action population in the Metro of Mumbai with so many segments the task is not so easy but the process went of smoothly without much trouble.

Police and Security personnel deserves all credit for ensuring smooth elections. Barring some LOOKING at the unruffled way minor incidents the election Priyanka Gandhi is conducting process in the commercial capital her election rallies, striking a went of well. Government machinchord with the masses and mainery also acted as a well knit unit to taining her composure all the make all the arrangements in a systime, makes one feel that she tematic way. In a way a herculean could have been brought into the task was achieved in the western picture much earlier. She does part of Maharashtra carried out as indeed resemble her grandper schedule.

— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada mother, Indira Gandhi, and looks a lot more mature in her elegant appearance and utterances, than Rahul who still looks boyish and NARENDRA Modi should refrain remains more of an angry young from making personal attacks on man. Priyanka has been able to Rahul Gandhi and, for that matter, take the Gujarat chief minister Rahul too should not attack Modi head on, compelling him to rebelow the belt and limit their poll spond to her barbs and she simcampaigning to issues affecting the ply brushed aside Rahul's nation. People living in glass houses opponents in Amethi. calling GOOD TIMING: Priyanka Gandhi is should not throw stones at others them 'political tourists'! Even her finding favour with Congress supporters and politicians who are public figlate introduction into the elec- because even though she makes ures should not wash dirty linen in tion scene may still prove bene- appearances when it seems like her family and party are in trouble, her public. The law of our land is ficial, who knows?

—Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane ability to influence the people at the supreme and if Modi & co. feel time of crises is greatly admired.

Robert Vadra or other politicians are

corrupt, let the law take its course.

MRS PRIYANKA Gandhi-Vadra ests of her family threatens to Politicians should concentrate on bears striking resemblance to her harm theirs as well as the party's development and progress of our late grand-mother, not only in fa- prospects at the upcoming elecnation, deal with corruption and cial characteristics, but also in tions. This is so especially for the malpractice should be left to the her ability to emotionally appeal polls held for the lower house of courts and the cops. Politicians in to the general public whenever the parliament. power or the opposition should —Vineet Phadtare, Borivali any matter relating to the interwork together in a constructive manner for the development of the —Mrs Gooloo Mehta, Bandra

Save India now

The Priyanka effect

THE CRICKET KING GOES TO THE POLLS: Sachin Tendulkar set an example for Mumbai's rich and famous who, instead of participating in their country's democratic proceedings, decided to go to America and strut their stuff at an industry awards ceremony...as if they don't have enough of those round the year. men I believe are better than film stars and Tendulkar tops the list when displaying nationalist sentiment and truly deserve the Rajya Sabha nomination. But when it comes to showing loyalty, filmstars come out a pauper. Celebrities who did not vote should not be labeled as icons. I am sorry but I don't have respect for them.

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

A Herculean task IN a democratic country like India with a large population, different castes, creed and religions, consisting of many states with different languages and climate, conducting an election of this magnitude is a herculean task. The way the elec-

Citizen is supreme

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By A Staff Reporter

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he Bombay High Court on Friday directed the Government of Maharashtra to provide, by September 12, adequate infrastructure and staff to the district consumer forums across the state.

The order was passed by a division bench headed by Justice Abhay Oka on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Mumbai Grahak Panchayat, a leading consumer rights NGO. Petitioner's counsel Uday Warunjikar argued that until recently the non-official members of State Consumer Protection Council were not experts in the field and were

appointed only because of political connections.

However, the government said it had issued a Government Resolution (GR) on October 19, 2013 on new regulations to appoint non-official members but some of the existing members were appointed prior to that. The court directed the government to cancel the appointments made before the GR came into effect, and make fresh appointments of non-official members by September 30, in keeping with the new regulations.

In January, the HC had asked the government to increase the honorarium paid to the members and the Presidents of Consumer Forums.

PTI

ESTEEMED GUEST: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar with social activist Anna Hazare at a function on the occasion of Dinanath Mangeshkar's 72nd death anniversary in the city on Thursday night.

Attempt to murder case: Kamini gets interim relief till June

By A Staff Reporter

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day after Mumbai police registered a case of attempt to murder against Kamini Shewale, wife of Shiv Sena candidate Rahul Shewale, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from South Central constituency, she has approached a sessions court seeking anticipatory bail.

"Kamini has filed an anticipatory bail application and the court has granted her interim protection from arrest till June.

The matter will now be heard in June once the court resumes after the summer vacations," Chief public prosecutor Kalpana Chavan told PTI. A police constable had been

injured during a clash between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena workers after both parties alleged that cash was being distributed to voters in Trombay. At least 18 Shiv Sena workers including Kamini, were booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Trombay police station. According to police, constable Vikas Thorbole was patrolling the area when he received information that a heated argument erupted between the Sena and MNS workers. Sena workers alleged that MNS was distributing cash in a vehicle.

The MNS workers also made similar allegations against the Sena, police said.

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TV GUIDE

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Los Angeles and other cities around the world are being bombarded by meteors that seem to be slowing down once they hit the earth’s atmosphere. The earth is suddenly being invaded by space aliens that have landed off the shore of LA, and who begin killing everybody along the beach. The military is ordered into action. Marine Staff Sergeant Nantz (Aaron Eckhart), who was about to retire, is reassigned to a new platoon. The platoon, flown by chopper to the forward operating base at Santa Monica Airport, is being led by a new 2nd Lt. Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez). They are sent on a mission to rescue some civilians who are trapped at the police station within alien territory.

They only have 3 hours to complete their mission and get out before the Air Force bombs that zone. HBO, 9 p.m.

SOAPS & SERIALS

NGC COVERSHOT 2: MISSION NORTH-EAST

In tonight’s episode, we will not only see a petrifying water stunt but also a heavy dose of entertainment by Gauhaar Khan who is predicting everyone’s future whereas the new entertainer on the show, Ajaz Khan tries to impress Rohit Shetty with his singing skills. Colors, 9 p.m.

SUPERCOPS VS SUPERVILLAINS...

SHAPATH

A magic show triggers strange happenings when Supercops find themselves solving a bank robbery, that never happened. It turns out to be a complete illusion. This is followed by many similar incidents wherein cops attend the magic show with Kavi’s wife Bulbul, while in reality she was not there. Trying to escape she gets trapped in the magician’s world. The exploits of the magician continue with private investigator – Samrat Tilakdhari comes to fight for the Supercops. Will he succeed and kill the supercops? Or will he get defeated by Samrat Tilakdhari’s sharp mind? Life Ok, 9 p.m.

UNTAMED AND UNCUT

Animal Planet in its remarkable series UNTAMED AND UNCUT feature’s some of the most incredible animal encounters ever caught on tape. It’s an hour journey around the world, meeting the common people whose lives were forever changed by a moment in time with an animal. Groundbreaking computer graph-

OBLIVION

NGC Covershot 2, NGC, 10 p.m.

ics showcase what happened and how people survived. Animal Planet, 10 p.m .

2 BROKE GIRLS SEASON 3

When Max and Caroline learn their lease is up, they must find the original tenant and have him renew it, saying he still lives there. Star Worl d, 10.30 p.m.

HOW THE EARTH WORKS

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.

Pix, 9 p.m.

KHAMOSHI-THE MUSICAL

Goa based Joseph Braganza and his wife Flavy, devout Catholics, are both deaf and mute. He makes a living selling soap bars door to door. Flavy gets pregnant and gives birth to a

ZEE CAFÉ

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STARMOVIES

Impossible is merely a challenge for Jonathan Goodwin, a man who combines the skills of Houdini and Superman with the everyday trials of fatherhood and family life. He is the new breed of escapologist and a professional danger-man, putting himself in the most extreme situations and dodging death every time.

Now this amazing series will leave viewers breathless as Goodwin emulates his childhood heroes, taking his unique brand of entertainment onto the streets. He’ll attempt to pull off spectacular feats of out-of-this-world bravery, agility and physical strength. Discover y, 10 p.m.

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DHAMAAL

John Carter, a Civil War veteran who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is “asked” by the Army to join. But he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians and there’s a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave.

While there he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. Later he meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars. And he learns there’s some kind of unrest going on. Zee Studio, 10 p.m.

The Killing Crazy Ones Raising Hope Bunheads Two And A Half Men 2 Broke Girls The Crazy Ones

Hosts Liz Bonin and Martin Pepper set out on explorations of some of the most provocative questions facing earth science today. Join them on Discovery Science as they get down and dirty and reveal how earth works. Di scover y Sci en ce, 9 p.m.

One of the few remaining drone repairmen assigned to Earth, its surface devastated after decades of war with the alien Scavs, discovers a crashed spacecraft with contents that bring into question everything he believed about the war, and may even put the fate of mankind in his hands. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

JOHN CARTER

STAR WORLD

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MOVIES OF THE DAY

Dhamaal is about four friends; Boman Contractor, who lives a wealthy lifestyle with his eccentric dad, Nari, who loves his antique car more than his son, and asks his son to leave when he damages the car; dim-witted Manav, his elder brother Adi; and Roy, a trickster who wears a magnetized belt buckle. All four are afflicted by the get-rich-quick virus. Their fortunes take a turn after they accidentally bump into an underworld don Bose whilst he is about to die, who tells them about a hidden treasure in Goa including 10crore rupees. Zee Cin em a, 9 p.m .

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Hasina Thi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..

3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha…

3.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Ek Hasina Thi 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 5.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Hasina Thi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein P.M. 2.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

This season, photography will take a competitive turn as India’s top 10 amateur photographers fight it out for one of the most coveted opportunities for a photographer – to be featured on the cover of National Geographic Traveller India magazine!

Bringing back its successful mission series, National Geographic Channel is set to challenge young amateur photographers from across the country to embark on a journey of their lifetime on Nat Geo Covershot: Mission North East. Set in the serene North East, the show will bring out the competitive best of these young guns and make them do whatever it takes to click that perfect shot. Bringing together a compelling combination of breathtaking views, survival instincts, edgy photography along with a sharp strategy. NGC, 10 p.m.

KHATRON KE KHILADI

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Oblivion, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

daughter who they name Annie, who can speak and hear much to their delight. Flavy soon gives birth to a son, Sam, who can also hear and speak. A few years later, Sam accidentally passes away, making Joseph lose faith. Joseph, unable to make a living selling soap, opens a toy making factory and the family prospers.

Annie grows up, takes to music and singing in a great way, meets with a young man named Raj and both fall in love. Joseph dislikes Raj, mainly because he is Hindu, is able to speak and hear, not a resident of Goa, and the fear of losing Annie forever and thus their contact with the world. When Annie gets pregnant, Joseph is enraged, he asks her to abort, when she refuses, he asks her to leave his house. CVO, 9 p.m.

AGGAR

A woman discovers that becoming attracted to the wrong man can have deadly consequences in this taut and tense thriller.

Janvi (Udita Goswami) is a woman whose life would seem ideal on the surface: she runs a thriving business and is married to Dr Adi Merchant (Shreyas Talpade), a psychiatrist. But a faint air of discontent has begun to creep into her relationship when Aryan (Tusshar Kapoor), joins Janvi's company. For the first time Janvi impulsively gets drawn into an acquaintance, which she believes will give her something to live for. But in a strange twist of events she realizes that she has stumbled badly and tries to break off her affair. B4U, 9 p.m.

HBO

A.M. 8.31 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 10.50 Battle Los Angeles P.M. 1.00 Parker

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.00 3.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.30

Air Hostess Meri Baat Pet Care Swasth Bharat Rajdhani Samachar Main Kucch Bhi Kar Sakti hoon Saraswatichandra Janadesh 2014 live Family No 1 STUDENT OF THE YEAR: Film. Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dawan

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Feature film in Hindi Dance India Dance Comedy Express Dance India Dance Fear Files Kahani Ab Tak

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Shapath The Adventure of Hatim Shapath Savadhan India

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Khatron Ke Khiladi Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Khatron Ke Khiladi Comedy Nights with Kapil

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5.00 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Asmita

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Shapath, Life Ok, 9 p.m.

10.00 Shri Va Sau Pakke Shejari 10.30 Fu Bai Fu P.M. 2.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 10.30

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HISTORY

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Khatron Ke Khiladi, Colors, 9 p.m.

Survive That!

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SCIENCE

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Drag Me To Hell Honey I Shrunk The Kids Enemy of the State John Carter

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P.M. 2.45 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai: Anil Kapoor 6.00 Aan-Men At Work: Akshay 9.00 Dhamaal: Sanjay Dutt 5.40 Agneepath: Hrithik

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Pyaar Ka Rishta: Prabhu

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3.11 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 6.00 The Dictator 7.25 Stuart Little 11.16 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

PIX

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Wanted

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John Carter, Zee Studio, 10 p.m.

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FILMY

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11.10 The Return of Sikandar

Student of the Year, DDI, 9.30 p.m.

10.00Badi Charcha 11.00 Janvani 2014

NGC

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CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 1.30 Bhoot and Friends

MAX

A.M. 7.00 Extra Shots 10.30 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic: Saif Ali Khan P.M. 12.00 Power 3.00 Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians 7.30 Sun Risers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings

ZEE CINEMA

A.M 11.30 Bulandi: Anil Kapoor P.M. 2.30 Chennai Express: Shah Rukh Khan 5.30 Ishq: Ajay Devgan 9.00 Ramiya Vastaviya: Girish Kumar

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A.M. 10.00 Sharabi: Dev Anand P.M. 1.30 Karz-The Burden of Truth: Shilpa Shetty 5.30 Nishchaiy: Salman Khan 9.00 Khauff: Sanjay Dutt

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MAX

P.M. 12.00 Mahi Way 3.00 Rajasthan Royal vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 7.30 Kings XII Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders

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B4U

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Gangsta Queen

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MUMBAI | SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014

TEXAS KILLING FIELDS Rs. 299/Cast: Sam Worthington, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jessica Chatain, Chloe Grace Moretz Director: Ami Canaan Mann

Revolver Rani

and amuse the audience, there has to be more to a character like Alka Directed by Sai Kabir Singh except male swagger.

Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Vir Das, Her political rival, Udaybhan Piyush Mishra, Zakir Hussain and Singh (Zakir Hussain) plots and others schemes, but is out manoeuvred by Rating: ½ Alka’s uncle Balli (Piyush Mishra), who also wields a mean pen for LKA SINGH, the gun-toting speech-writing. gangster politician in macho, Pity that Alka is neither a tough as crime-ridden Madhya Prad- she tries to look, nor sympathetic in esh, could have been India’s Mod- her dying-to-be-a-’Mummy’ turnesty Blaise. But after establishing around. It’s as if Kabir put this this quirky character, Sai Kabir lets woman on a pedestal only to have the film slide into confused and her crash into the pit of domesticity tedious chaos.

— it implies that all women have As played by Kangana Ranaut this wife-mother-homemaker with curls, fake tan and dreadful genetic weak spot. fashion sense, Alka has the kind of The film with all those gangsters power that allows her to get away and politicians tries to portray the with the murder of her husband hinterland in the way Anurag (and many others) and pick up a Kashyap and Tigmanshu Dhulia do, man she fancies. Rohan Kapoor (Vir but the inspiration is Quentin Das), a small town Bollywood aspi- Tarantino’s Kill Bill. If the film does rant, impresses Alka Singh in an un- have a sequel, as promised in the derwear contest for males, and becomes her kept man. She produces a film for him (no sign of it, though), builds a Chambal Film City for him but keeps him on a tight leash. It’s not quite clear why the coke-snorting duplicitous actor simply does not escape, since Alka’s influence remains in the Chambal, but he turns out to be the reason for her downfall.

It is not enough to just reverse roles (he gets kidnapped by her enemies and she rides to the rescue) Deepa Gahlot

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S end, it is bound to be a violent rehash of the Hollywood film.

It’s a pity filmmakers cannot see strong women as anything more that imitation males. Alka does not even seem to have a mind of her own — her uncle is the puppet master.

Kangana Ranaut does bring flashes of fire to her part, but when the director is not quite clear what he wants, it’s difficult for the actress to get the right key. To be told that she is Revolver Rani and end up having her coo to teddy bears could throw any actress. It was brave of Vir Das to accept such a thoroughly despicable character, and he balances various shades well; the other men are all one-note thugs. Sai Kabir’s mixing of mofussil Indian lawlessness with Hollywood noir, and comic-book action remains uneasy. The only bit of drollery he pulls off, is in the reporting of all the mayhem around Alka by a solemn newsreader trying to make sense of the absurdity.

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that, there is a giggle-inducing scene in which he shows off Shakespeare’s Directed by: Kaushik Ghatak feather quill to Samrat. This astonCast: Rajeev Khandelwal, Gopal Datt, ishing prop then never reappears.

Madalsa Sharma and others Ghatak slavishly uses the detecRating: tive story format perfected by Doyle, Agatha Christie and other writers of RTHUR Conan Doyle’s great declassic crime fiction. As a result, tective Sherlock Holmes is rediseven though the film is set in the covered by TV series and filmmaker present, it looks and sounds antifans every few years and each new quated. Everything is tacky, from the work starring Holmes and his sideover-stuffed sets to the costumes kick Watson, has the maker’s own (Dimpy, for instance, is dressed in stamp on it. Robert Downey Jr. Beneoutmoded frocks, when everybody dict Cumberbatch, Johnny Lee Milelse is bundled up in winter wear.) ler have all played Holmes in recent As Samrat investigates, more cortimes with varying degrees of cool. pses turn up, which just ups the borKaushik Ghatak hat-tips Holmes edom quotient of the film. Khanin the credits and then goes on to ches him for help. Her father Ma- delwal has tremendous screen presmake Samrat & Co., which is more a hendra Pratap’s (Girish Karnad) Shi- ence (you try not to notice his freparody than a tribute. mla Estate has had some strange quent hair style changes) and could The good-looking Rajeev Khan- goings-on and she wants STD to in- have made for a fine private eye in a delwal plays Samrat Tilak Dhari, vestigate. In the huge Shimla man- better film — this one does not even with the unfortunate initials STD; sion, there is the usual assortment of reach the entertainment value of his assistant/companion is Chakra family members, friends and em- TV’s CID. The way the film ends, it Dhar or CD, an annoying anchor of ployees who provide the list of sus- looks like there are plans for a seTV crime shows. A young woman, pects and red herrings when Mahe- quel. This sort of thing just might Dimpy (Madalsa Sharma) approa- ndra Pratap is murdered. Before work as a TV series.

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INCE the 1970s to mid 80s more than 30 young women have mysteriously disappeared or been found murdered along Texas’ Interstate Highway. A 25 acre marshy patch in the area came to be known as the ‘The Killing Fields’, where the bodies of four young women have been found.

Detectives have described the remote area as a perfect dumping ground for a serial killer, which stumped detectives and made investigating the cases difficult.

The novel and this movie are inspired by these true events that occurred in the vicinity of the oil refineries in that period.

Mike Souder (Sam Worthington) a homicide detective in a small Texan town, and his partner, New York City cop Detective Brian Heigh (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), track a sadistic serial killer dumping his victims’ mutilated bodies in a nearby marsh locals call ‘The Killing Fields’. Though the swampland crime scenes take place outside their jurisdiction, they are called by Detective Pam Stall (Jessica Chatain), who is Mike’s ex-wife, to help her in investigating the case of a missing woman. Brian also has another case on hand, that of protecting young girl Anne Sliger (Chloe

AJEEV KHANDELWAL may have been the quintessential chocolate boy on TV, but the actor says he left the small screen to pursue deeper roles in Bollywood.

Rajeev made a powerful TV debut with Ekta Kapoor's hit romantic soap Kahin To Hoga. He, however, made his debut in Bollywood with terrorism drama Aamir and later went on to do Shaitan and Table No 21.

He is currently starring as a detective in just released Samrat & Co. "I could not think of anything else when Aamir came my way. I was so smitten by the script and I was so fas-

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What is the marsh known as? a) The Killing Fields b) Killing me softly c) Texan fields

Who is Brian tr ying to protect? a) Pam

b) Anne c) Lisa

What is close to the killing fields? a) Oil refinery b) Sugar cane factory c) Building construction

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cinated by the writing that I thought, spy thriller was Mahendra Sandhu making my debut with this film is starrer Agend Vinod in 1977. way more superior than a love story," For Rajeev, Samrat and Co porRajeev, 38, said. "I had left that kind trayed the detective in the true sense of popularity on TV and left it know- similar to the ones in the classic besting that I am distancing myself away sellers and in Hollywood films. The from that fame. I am motivated by makers were careful not to tamper content and a constant desire to do the personality of the spy with Bollysomething new and create my own wood gimmicks, he said. world," he told PTI. Rajeev would next be seen in Fever The actor says he accepted the Ra- opposite three actresses, Gauhar jshri Productions' detective thriller Khan, UK's Gemma Atkinson and as he was intrigued by the script France's Caterina Murino, who had a which is completely different from minor role in 2006 James bond film the family dramas that the produc- Casino Royale. The entire film has tion house is known for. Their last been shot in Switzerland.

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Grace Moretz), against the abusive friends of her mother.

Detective Brian learns that Ann’s mother’s friends are a bunch of no gooders and keeps a close watch on them.

The case takes a turn when Anne goes missing; Brian and Mike are forced to move into the never ventured swamp fields to look for Anne.

Despite Mike warning Brian, he sets out on his own to investigate the serial crimes in the dangerous swampland, only to be confronted by a suspected killer. The detectives find themselves racing against time to catch the killer and save the young girl’s life.

But the killer is one step ahead of them, and begins hunting them instead, leaving clues for them that lead nowhere. The only clue the detectives have is that all the murdered victims are young girls.

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Flat owners can co-operate and form Housing Society

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EXPERT SPEAK Gajanan Khergamker

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RULES TO LET OUT YOUR PLACE A MEMBER may apply to the Society of his intention of sub-letting his flat and on receipt of the permission in writing of the Committee, sub-let or give on leave and license basis or care-taker basis his flat or part thereof or part with its possession in any other manner under the following circumstances: (i) Where the member is required to go out of the area of operation of the Society for a long duration on account of exigencies of service or business or on account of prolonged illness; (ii) Where the member is unable to occupy the flat owing to absence of facilities for education of his children or is unable to secure admission to the school in the locality for them; (iii) Where the employer with the view to ensure efficient discharge of duties, requires his to stay in the accommodation allotted to him by his employer; (iv) Where a member satisfies the Committee about his inability to occupy or continue to occupy the flat for any other genuine reasons.

No member shall be permitted by the Committee to sub-let, give on lease and license basis or care-taker basis, his flat or any part thereof or part with its possession in any manner unless; He has made an application in the prescribed form; He has furnished the application for nominal membership of the proposed sub-lettee, licensee, care-taker or possessor in the prescribed form; His application contains the under-taking that he shall, by joining the Society as a party to the proceedings, initiate necessary legal proceedings against the sub-lettee, licensee, caretaker or possessor, on his failure to get vacant possession of the flat or part thereof on expiry of the period of sub-letting, giving on leave and licence or care-taker basis the flat or part thereof or parting with its possession in any other manner and meet the cost of the legal proceedings required to be incurred by the Society; he shall pay the charges of the Society every month during the period of sub-letting, licence etc; he shall pay non-occupancy charges to the Society. Non-occupancy charges shall be charged in accordance with a circular issued by the Government of Maharashtra / Commissioner for Cooperation from time to time and shall not be levy if the flat is occupied by the ‘family’ of the member as defined under these bye-laws. Provided that while permitting the sub-letting, giving on leave and licence or care-taker basis the flat or part thereof or permitting parting with its possession in any other manner, the Committee shall restrict the period thereof t 11 months or for period as desired by the Managing Committee, which may, on the request of the member be extended for similar period or part thereof from time to time.

Non-occupancy charges shall not be levied to the flat purchaser who is intending to become a member and who submits the documentary evidence thereof. The procedure for disposal of the application for permission for sub-letting, giving on leave and licence or caretaker basis flats or part thereof or parting with their possession in any other manner, as laid down under the Bye-law number 65 shall be followed by the Secretary and the Committee of the Society.

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How can flat purchasers initiate a procedure to form a Cooperative Housing Society? How much is the builder involved in the process?

— Amit Joglekar

Very often many flat purchasers don’t receive any cooperation from their respective builders to help them begin the procedures towards the formation of a registered cooperative housing society. In such situations, flat purchasers should take the initiative and initiate procedures to form a cooperative housing society themselves.

Before submitting a registration proposal without any cooperation from the builder, flat purchasers should first draft a letter to the builder indicating their intention to form a cooperative housing society. A copy of such a letter should also be addressed to the Deputy or Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the Ward where such a building is located.

The copy should include a request to call upon the concerned builder to furbish an explanation regarding his failure to comply with the provisions of the Maharashtra Ownership Flat Act, (MOFA) 1963.

The chief promoter then has to submit a number of documents, statements, undertakings etc., along with the registration proposal. The registration authority should be satisfied: a) The proposed society has complied with the provisions of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 1961 and any other laws that are in force for the time being; b) The proposed society has complied with the policy directions issued by the state government under section 4; c) The bye-laws being proposed are not contrary to the Act or Rules.

Once the proposal procedures are complete and the registration authorities are satisfied, the registering officer is under an obligation under section 59(1) of the MOFA to register such proposed societies within two months of the lodging of the application with the registering authority. If the registration is not completed within two months, then within fifteen days from the expiration of the time limit, the registration authority is under an obligation to forward the proposal for registration to the government for further action. After a society is registered under Section 9 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 the registration authority should grant a certificate of registration to the society along with a certified copy of its bye-laws.

LEGALITY OF OWNERSHIP What is the procedure for clearing out all legal discrepancies in the title of a property before one invests money in it? Is it a lengthy one that needs the involvement of a lawyer?

Could they create any problems in the future vis-à-vis the legality of the ownership or possession?

- Shanti Goel

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LEGAL QUERIES

After a society is registered under Section 9 of the MCS Act, 1960, the registration authority should grant a certificate of registration to the society along with a certified copy of its bye-laws.

There are a few factors need to be fulfilled in order to obtain a clear title to a property. The owner of the property has to firstly produce all the originals of the title deeds in his possessions after which records pertaining to the property have to be searched from the specific offices maintaining them.

Even slight discrepancies in the title of the property can lead to immense problems in the future vis-à-vis rights that arise from ownership and possession.

Like public notices that have to be issued in newspapers inviting claims or objections from anyone affected in respect of the said transaction. Following the public notice, if an objection is lodged, the person should be asked to substantiate it within a stipulated period of time or else, ignored. For a transaction to be considered valid in a court of law, it must be registered accordingly.

The registration of a document serves as a notice of the transaction to those affected by it. The seller has to clearly mention in unequivocal terms that there are no encumbrances or mortgages on the property being sold. Very often, several months after the deal has been struck, an unassuming buyer realises that the property purchased has been mortgaged to someone else and that he has been duped. Often, in order to save on a little money, a buyer may ignore the registration aspect of a document. If a document isn’t registered properly, it fails to confer any title to the buyer who could land with several problems.

However, mere registration of the document doesn’t affirm its genuineness.

Both the parties need to have executed the document and shouldn’t be in dispute with regard to the transaction. The sole registration of a document very often is commonly misunderstood as being evidence of a transaction. This, however, doesn’t provide whole and complete proof of execution which needs to be fulfilled.

Incidentally, for premises purchased in a registered co-operative society, a buyer needs to check a few documents before going in for the deal. The share certificate

issued by the society to the owner has to be checked in order to authenticate the owner’s credentials and standing in the society.

Very often, the seller could himself be a sub-tenant in a society flat with the actual owner oblivious of the transaction. In that case, the seller would be unable to produce the share certificate in his favour. In case, the deed has been lodged for registration, the seller should be asked to produce certified true copies of such conveyance, sale deeds and other documents along with the original receipt of the sub-registrar where the document has been lodged for registration.

In case, a buyer opts for a flat in a society that hasn’t been registered, he should look for previous chain of agreements with past owners; Original stamped receipts of payments issued to the previous and present owners by the builder/development authority/society and transfer authorisation papers from the respective authority as well as a copy of approved plan and occupancy certificate issued by the civic body.

Where a society refuses to accept the application from an eligible person for admission as a member, or the payment made by him in respect of membership, such person may tender an application in such form as may be prescribed together with payment in respect of membership, if any, to the Registrar, who shall forward the application and the amount, if any, so paid, to the society concerned within thirty days from the date of receipt of such application and the amount.

If, thereupon, the society fails to communicate any decision to the applicant within sixty days from the date of receipt of such application and the amount by the society, the applicant shall be deemed to have become a member of society.

If any question arises whether a person has become deemed member or otherwise, the same shall be decided by the Registrar after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard to all the concerned parties.

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A normal set of dominoes — that is, one instance of every (unordered) pair of numbers from 0 to 6 — has been arranged irregularly into a rectangle; then the number in each square has been writen down and the dominoes themselves removed. Your task is to reconstruct the pattern by arranging the set of dominoes to match the provided array of numbers. Please note that each domino is a unique one and occurs only once in each puzzle.

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In each puzzle every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number; the same number represents the same letter throughout the puzzle. To start you off, we give you three letters and the numbers which have replaced them.

When you’ve filled in these letters throughout the puzzle you’ll have enough clues to start guessing words and discovering other letters. To help you keep track, as you find a letter, slot it into the grid provided and cross it off the list.

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SOLVE THIS FREE FORM CROSSWORD WHERE THE WORDS ARE REPRESENTED

BY PICTURES SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PICTURE CROSSWORD

ACROSS: 1 Cabbage, 4 Basket, 6 Iron, 10 Mango, 11 Shield, 12 Magnet, 13 Horse, 14 Leaf.

DOWN: 1 Capsicum, 2 Bike, 3 Eraser, 5 Hand bell, 7 Notebook, 8 Sandals, 9 Drum, 15 Fox.

SOLUTION TO CODE WORDS 189

Can you find the words connected in one way or the other with the theme indicated by the title in today’s Word Search? The words may be read horizontally, vertically or diagonally either forwards or backwards, but always in straight lines. Use a ruler to cross them through as you find them.

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ACROSS: 1 Work in progress, acronym 4 Construction beam 8 MacGraw and Baba 12 No can do, acronym 15 Daughter of Cadmus 16 Heracles' archery prize 17 The nearest star - Alpha ___?

19 Stir during frying, eggs say 21 Inflammation of nerve or nerves 22 City on the Ganges 23 Pass oneself off as 25 A suffix meaning "full of" 26 Narrow, abbr.

27 Cry of alarm 28 Aunt in Mexico 29 Where Greeks used to meet 32 Human appendage 34 Business bigwigs 36 Southeast Asians 39 Field sport stick 40 It's just ___ _ thought ....

41 Forbidden fruit 42 Life Support Unit, abbr.

43 Distributing post offices: abbr.

45 American moths 46 Superpower nation 48 Reduce or pare 52 Mineral from which metal is extracted 54 Military command (2,4) 57 Arnhem commune 58 The play was ___ out : could not play becasue of rain?

61 Leading runs scorer at the 2012 IPL (5,5) 63 Study of insects: Abbr.

64 Bus. leader 65 Cricket ball pitched under bat 66 The lady from Stevenage 67 Indian Medical Association, acronym?

69 ___ Anne de Beaupre of Quebec 72 ____ Mahal 73 Kills an animal painlessly? (4,2,5) 76 A state in N. W. United States of America 79 Opts (6,2) 80 Fail to consider (4,4) 82 Let go 83 Genuine: Ger.

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Fit the letters each column into the boxes directly above them in order to form words. The order in which the letters are to be placed is to be decided by you. Each letter is to be used once. When completed you will find a quotation about the theme given.

Today’s Theme: PRESENT

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION: There are three ways to do things, the right way, the wrong way and the way that I do it.

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TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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Pisces 12th Chaitra Krishnapaksha Purvabhadrapad Meen (Pisces) D.Ch.Z. Golden Brown 3

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A new project or enterprise is going to come your way that will entail overseas travel. You will be able to accomplish your task successfully. You will meet influential people who will benefit you in your career and work dealings.

Differences or disputes with friends or loved ones will get resolved amicably this year.

You are likely to acquire a new house.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be good looking, well built, with attractive lips, eyes, healthy and long lived. Will like good food, especially well presented. Honest, sincere with good leadership qualities. Humane and kind but discerning about whom to extend help. Good business acumen, a career in banking, government or even a creative field in the media will lead to gains.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Heavy expenses are likely. You have to seek loan or withdraw from your savings. You will overcome your problems. An important task you were supposed to do this afternoon will slip your mind leading to some kind of an emergency towards the evening. You will be torn between work responsibility and your promise for an evening meeting with your beloved. Help from the unexpected is likely.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Avoid making heavy financial commitments at this juncture. It is not a good idea to take on too many projects at this juncture however easy it may sound.

Taking up of several projects together can cause worry. Try to delegate some responsibilities to others. There are a lot of social activities lined up for the evening but you may have run out of steam after a tiring day at work.

Love life takes an interesting turn with your beloved wanting to protect you from the world.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You have energy and vision. Improve your position by doing something effective and worthwhile. It will be a stepping stone for success soon. Developing a smart idea for a new business or work will give you immediate returns.

Cash in the favorable phase without hesitation. Socially, you have a busy time when you will be meeting a lot of people.

The single can look forward to something exciting coming their way.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Trips to expand business work in your favor. You will do wonders if you contact people and visit places you have not been to before. There will be a stimulating assignment coming your way. You have hectic day ahead. Keep in touch with associates on a regular basis.

A new association has the making of an exciting and enduring relationship. Do not seek a commitment immediately. Let things happen.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will have a busy day at work. A business meeting will have beneficial results. Some news you receive today will be encouraging and lead to gains. At a social gathering you will be very much in demand. Happiness in the family set-up is assured. Demands from love ones are never ending but you need to know where to draw the line. Love and romance may not be on the agenda today.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): While you may increase your income there is a great responsibility coming your way, which will mean more financial burden. With clever money management it will not pose a problem. If connected with international trade, you will benefit through signing a long-term contract. Lack of time could mar the Contentment in your relationship.

Others will be quick to take advantage of the situation and create more trouble.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Short journeys, writing assignments, communication and meetings will keep you quite busy. Attend to important work personally so that problem of any kind is ruled out. Colleagues and associates will respond positively.

Some investments made will translate themselves into a good profit for you. Your family life could be a bit strained because of a misunderstanding. Perhaps you have started to take each other too much for granted. A Personal touch or loving gesture can go a long way in rediscovering each other.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): New opportunities offer better prospects for growth in your career. There could be some more lucrative inquiries from overseas, which are worth considering. Students will receive good news concerning a training program or their selection for a cultural event. Those in love have a strong bond and share intimate moments of togetherness in each other’s company. Domestic affairs run smoothly.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): News from overseas is favorable, and some of you will be traveling abroad on invitation from your business associates. You will be offered a large contract that you have been pursuing for a long time. An expected payment, perhaps from someone, who is away, is a surprise.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Your travel for work is favorable. An earlier project brings monetary rewards and praise. A major breakthrough in your work and career is foreseen. Apply your mind with complete attention to grab the opportunity that comes along. A busy schedule disturbs family life. You will get an opportunity to do things you enjoy. New situations could bring into your life a person that becomes a good friend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): An absorbing and financially beneficial day lies ahead. Travel is indicated for some of you and will turn out in your favour. An offer of work could come your way, which is totally different from what you do. A change is indicated but you will have to proceed cautiously. In pursuing your career goals you may have lost touch with love. A development today will make you realize how important it is for you.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): A good time is indicated.

You win acclaim as well as financial gains for work done well. You will feel much more positive and optimistic about the future. An important journey will be fruitful. This is something perhaps you have been planning for a long time. You will feel happy and content in your relationship. Doubts or fears about the past are overcome. Love on a journey is likely.

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ACROSS: 1 Capital of Rajasthan (6) 5 National Coal Board, abbr. (3) 8 Mohammad ___ : one of the greatest Bollywood playback singers (4) 9 The ___ team : visitors, not the home team? (4) 10 Is made on this day in France (6) 11 Perpetual (9) 13 The part of the body where air is breathed in and out to put oxygen in the blood (4) 15 Latin trio (3) 16 Not yet married (5) 17 Happen or take place (5) 20 __ __ good boy : behave yourself (2,1) 22 Little old lady, acronym? (3) 23 Handles of swords, daggers etc. (5) 24 Music from Louisiana (5) 26 A type of sea-eagle (3) 27 Unbleached linen (4) 28 Sweet cakes or biscuits, often made with coconut (9) 31 Richard III's request (6) 32 Mafia boss (4) 33 Our country, as a prefix (4) 34 Relatives, family (3) 35 Poise (6)

SUDOKU 2139 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.

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Today’s clue: S equals G

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

DOWN: 1 Fairly (6) 20 Wife of Premnath and Anarkali of 25 Great or exceptional (6) 2 ____ Kant : famous German philoso26 A red dye - "noise" anagram? (5) Anarkali? (4,3) pher? (8) 29 Berserk (4) 21 Language of Karnataka (7) 3 Language of Pakistan (4) 30 Place to buy things (4) 24 __-Magnon (3) 4 Leader of the Grimaldi family (7) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD 5 Japanese-American (5) ACROSS: 1 Kosi, 4 Abides, 8 Fog, 10 Proa, 13 Jurassic, 14 Hot shot, 15 Encase, 17 6 Water bodies? (4) Newlyweds, 21 Nae, 22 Ran, 23 San, 26 Saraswati, 27 Linkup, 28 Salerno, 32 7 Profitable (7) Confetti, 34 Tail, 35 UDF, 36 Envoys, 37 Faze.

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IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1958 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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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: 08 average; 09 good; 11 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: attempt, ATTEMPTED, dame, damp, deem, made, mate, mated, matte, matted, meat, meet, mete, meted, tame, tamed, tamp, team, teamed, teem, tempt, tempted.

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FINCH PROVIDES CUTTING EDGE: Aaron Finch cuts in style watched by Delhi Daredevils wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik. when Pietersen and Dinesh Karthik (15) were batting. Both fell in successive balls in the 17th over off the bowling of fast bowler Dale Steyn.

Delhi needed 49 from the last three overs and Tiwary and Duminy hit a flurry of fours and sixes to give themselves a chance. Delhi needed 20 runs from the final over but Duminy and Tiwary could score only 15 to lose the match by four runs.

For Hyderabad, Steyn took two wickets for 33 runs while Karn Sharma and Darren Sammy got one apiece. Earlier, Finch and Warner broke through the shackles with facile unbeaten fifties as Hyderabad posted an impressive 184 for one.

Hyderabad were stifled in the first half of the match before Finch and

Warner put up an 128-run partnership to infuse life into their team’s effort which looked ordinary to start with. Delhi, boosted by the return of their regular captain Kevin Pietersen, put up a decent performance with the ball in the first 10 overs with spinner Shahbaz Nadeem producing economical figures of 4-0-24-1.

However, Finch and Warner broke through following the dismissal of Hyderabad skipper Shikhar Dawan (33) to steer the team to a formidable total.

The Australian pair put together an unbroken second wicket stand, which came off 82 deliveries.

Finch was the more destructive of the two, smacking Jaydev Unadkat

for 18 runs in just four deliveries of the 18th over, which yielded 21 in all. Unadkat was, in fact, the most expensive Delhi bowler, conceding 43 runs in his four barren overs.

Barring Nadeem, all of Delhi’s bowlers came in for severe thrashing with strike pacer Mohammed Shami ending up with figures of 0/36 in his four overs.

Brief scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 184 for one in 20 overs (Aaron Finch not out 88, David Warner not out 58; Shahbaz Nadeem 1/24). Delhi Daredevils 180 for four in 20 overs (Murali Vijay 50, Quinton de Kock 48; Dale Steyn 2/33).

Hemant Meher Mohit's four for 14 restrict Mumbai to 141/7 strikes for D Dena Bank M

UMBAI: Hemant Meher deposited the all-important winning goal, which helped Dena Bank snatch a 1-0 win over Intellinet FC in an evenly matched Super Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel, here on Friday.

After the scores were locked goalless at the end of the opening session, the bankmen’s opportunistic striker Meher found the target in the 49th minute.

Earlier in the day, Juhu Sparks after enjoying a slender 1-0 half time lead cruised to a comfortable 3-1 win against Spring Field in onesided Super Division encounter.

Results, at St. Xavier’s ground, Parel – Super Div: Juhu Sparks 3 (Jorden Creado 30thmin, Reynold Murzello 57th, Manoj Upadhaya 65th) beat Spring Field 1 (Steffan Thomas 47th).Dena Bank 1 (Hemant Meher 49th) beat Intellinet FC (Serco) 0.

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UBAI: Kevin Pietersen failed to fire in his first match for Delhi Daredevils as Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a brilliant batting show by Aaron Finch and David Warner to notch up a narrow fourrun win in an IPL match here today.

Electing to bat, Hyderabad scored a formidable 184 for one with Aaron (88) and Warner (58) stitching a 128run stand for the unconquered second wicket and then restricted Delhi to 180 for four to record their first win of the season at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Chasing a stiff target of 185 for a win, Delhi were on course at 86 for no loss at the end of first 10 overs but ran out of steam once openers Quinton de Kock (48) and Murali Vijay (52) were out in successive overs, 12th and 13th respectively.

J P Duminy (20 off 7 balls) and Manoj Tiway (23 off 13 balls) made a last ditched effort but in vain. Their valiant efforts took the game down to the wire but the asking rate had gone too high for the duo to take their side to victory.

Daredevils captain Pietersen, who made it to the playing eleven after recovering from a finger injury, struggled in his first match this season as he looked rusty and tentative, before falling for 16 in the 17th over. Coming out to bat at number three in the 12th over at the fall of de Kock’s wicket, Pietersen, who was bought this by Delhi for a whopping Rs 9 crores, took four balls to open his account and then could not hit a boundary for 13 deliveries when the team needed them to bring down the asking rate.

By the time, he opened up with a six off Darren Sammy in the penultimate ball of the 16th over, the asking rate has shot up to over 14 runs.

In fact, Delhi lost momentum in the five overs between 12th and 16th

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UBAI: Mohit Sharma produced a fine death bowling display and picked up four wickets to help Chennai Super Kings restrict title holders Mumbai Indians to a modest 141 for seven in an Indian Premier League match here today.

Coming on to bowl the 19th over, Mohit picked up three wickets Ambati Raydu, dangerman Kieron Pollard (12) and Harbhajan Singh to prevent a late burst from Mumbai batsmen.

Apart from Mohit (4/14), Ben Hilfenhaus (2/39) picked up two wickets for the Chennai utfit.

Mumbai's innings mainly revolved around captain Rohit Sharma and Correy Anderson.

While Rohit made 50 off 41 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes, big-hitting Anderson scored 39 off 31 balls. The 84-run third wicket partnership between the duo was the highlight of Mumbai's innings especially after they lost their openers for just 25 runs inside five overs.

But once the duo departed their innings fell apart as Mumbai could manage just 33 runs off the last five overs for the loss of five wickets.

Electing to bat, Mumbai did not have the best of starts as they lost Mike Hussey (1) and Aditya Tare (23) early. Hussey's poor form in the tournament continued as he was bowled by fellow Australian Hilfenhaus in the second over.

An over later, Tare perished in search of a big hit, caught by Suresh Raina off Sharma. He struck four boundaries during his

19-ball knock.

Anderson, who is yet to fire in the tournament, justified the team's decision to send him ahead of Rohit as he made a fine 39 off 31 balls with the help of three fours and one six. Together with Rohit, Anderson shared 84 runs off 64 deliveries for the third wicket before a direct hit from Ravichandran Ashwin cut short his stay.

KKR face Maxwell, Miller test in clash against KXIP

DUBAI: Kolkata Knight Riders face the daunting task of stopping the marauding pair of Glenn Maxwell and David Miller in its tracks when they clash with Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match here today.

Maxwell has been in supreme touch since the start of the league, having trampled the rival bowling attacks with utter disdain. The Australian batsman literally toys with the bowlers as he hits them out of the park at will.

With 279 runs at an incredible average of 93, Maxwell has hit an astonishing 17 sixes and 28 fours in three matches so far in an amazing display of power-hitting. It will be interesting to see if Maxwell can bat the same way against wily spinner Sunil Narine, who has bamboozled even the good batsmen and has been economical at the same time.

KKR have also been blessed with the talent and experience of veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis in the side. They will surely look up to the South African legend to produce something magical to dismiss Maxwell early.

However, before contending with Maxwell, Kolkata Knight Riders also have to deal with Virender Sehwag, who is rediscovering himself gradually. With a 30-run knock in his last match, Sehwag is gradually getting back his rhythm and even if KKR bowlers succeed in getting rid of both Sehwag and Maxwell, they have the explosive South African Miller to deal with.

Rajasthan look to bounce back against Bangalore

ABU DHABI: Recovering from backto-back defeats, a demoralised Rajasthan Royals will have to sort out their issues before they clash with Bangalore Royal Challengers, whose rampaging run was brought to a halt by Kolkata Knight Riders last night, in an IPL-7 match here today.

After a last-over win against Hyderabad in their campaignopener, Rajasthan suffered two successive defeats against Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings and skipper Shane Watson will quickly have to address his teams’ batting and bowling issues.

Bangalore, on the other hand, were on a high with two successive wins before Kolkata snatched a two-run unlikely victory to leave Virat Kohli and company stunned.

Rajasthan have to better their allround showing as both their batting and bowling have failed on separate occasions. If it was Ajinkya Rahane and Stuart Binny who helped Rajasthan narrowly cross the line in their first match, Watson and Sanju Samson came good in the next match with twin half-centuries to put up a good total against Punjab but their bowlers could not defend the total.

But in their last match, Rajasthan’s batting faltered against a disciplined Chennai Super Kings bowling attack. The 2008 champions have some big names like James Faulkner, Brad Hodge and Steven Smith, besides Watson, in their ranks. But apart from Watson’s one innings, none of the star players could set the stage on fire.

Chance: Thunder Star, Mauna Kea, Annabeth

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Dreamland 58 Earth Orbit 56 Nirbhaya 54.5 Beau Royale 57.5 Rewarding Desire 55.5 Double Diamond here are ten races and the first starts at 1.30 57 Mumbai King 55 p.m. On the last day of the racing this season, Win: Double Diamond, My Freedom it is possible some Chupa Rustoms will surface. There could be some outsiders.

6. The Jockeys Trophy - Division II Metres. 4.00 P.M. Admission 55 Zambian 55 Miss Pearl 53.5 Nazrana ACCEPTORS AND SELECTORS 55 Beyond Intensity 53.5 Senorita Evita 53.5 Helping 1. The Goodbye Plate - Division I (Class V) 1000 Hand 53.5 Star Studded 53.5 Spider Man 55 Metres. 1.30 P.M. Makemeafortune 53.5 Fajr 59.5 Jaipur Gem 58 Rajasthan Glory 57 Cut Win: Nazrana, Admission Diamond 59 Katniss 58 Highway Express 55.5 Voice Of Faith 59 Plan B 58 Taj E Shahi 55 7. The Solar Kiss Plate (Class Ceasarina 58 Classy Dancer 57.5 II) 1200 Metres. 4.30 P.M. Win: Highway Express, Ceasarina Saints N Sinners 62 Jimbo 54.5 Celsius 53.5 Remember 2. The Hyderabad Race Club Me 56.5 Wild Waves 54.5 Trophy (Class I) 1400 Metres. 2.00 P.M. Fortune Hunter 53 Brindaban 56 Mauna Kea 54 Pepe Victorious March 59 Myla Rose 57 Monza 52.5 Senior 49 Demonstrator 57.5 Rio 54.5 Win: Mauna Kea. Wild Waves Win: Demonstrator, Myla Rose 8. The Jockeys Trophy - Division I 1200 Metres. 5.00 3. The Remembrance Trophy - Division II (Class IV) P.M. 1200 Metres. 2.30 P.M. Absolute Jewel 55 Spear Of Trium 55 Fast Lady 53.5 Titleist 59 Thunder Star 55 Rocking 52 Suntan Beauty His Highness 55 An Jolie 53.5 Gold Streak 53.5 Open 57 Winds Of Change 55 Stormyday 52 Victorian 56.5 Offer 55 Desert Rage 53.5 Miss Senorita 53.5 Paurus Come Alive 54.5 Laurus Pride 55.5 Seacaucus 54.5 55 Elaheh 53.5 National Star 53.5 Win: Thunder Star, Laurus Pride Win: Absolute Jewel, Art Jolie

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4. The Euphemia Plate 1400 Metres. 3.00 P.M. Rule Downunder 57 Play Fair 53 Rapid Girl 51.5 Godspeed 55.5 Valentino 3 Sanam 51.5 King Glorieux 53 Zachary 53 Meggido 53 Kiss The Star 51.5 Win: Meggido, Zachary 5. The Remembrance Trophy - Division I (Class IV) 1200 Metres. 3.30 P.M. Nature Boy 59.5 My Freedom 57 Speed Baby 55

9. The Goodbye Plate - Division II (Class V) 1000 Metres. 5.30 P.M. Wild Sea 59 Annabeth 54.5 Captain Smart 52.5 Walking Tall 58 Diamondzip 54 Storm Lightning 52 Mountain Treasure 56.5 Rising Angel 54 Courtesy Call 50.5 Exactly 55 Zarar 54 Win: Annabeth, Storm Lighting

Racing awards for excellence

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omorrow, the Tata Housing Western India Turf Championships will be presented at a Oscar style evening at the Ballroom and Terrace garden of Hotel Palladium.

Mr. Vivek Jain: “We are

proud and privileged that the House of Tatas who hosted the very special 130th anniversary of Mahalakshmi racecourse race day have announced their association with the RWITC — our leading sponsor for the unique event. Awards under 12 categories will be calculated by a specially formulated point system. To add to the excitement the winners in each category wiill be picked from a short list by an eleven member jury. The results will be declared only at the function.

The black tie evening will feature fabulous entertainment, the awards, drinks and haute cuisine by the Palladium team.

Indeed a fitting finale to a grand Mumbai season”.

Watch Capilano, Zafirah, Presence

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wo more racing days and the season will be over. Today there are as many as ten races.

Watch Antia. He always wins at the fag end of the season. This season however, he has done quite well throughout the season.

CARD AND SELECTIONS 1. The W. Buckley Plate (Class V) 2000 Metres 1.30 P.M. 1. Sword Of Honour 59 D. S. Daman 2. Chasing Dreams 58.5 J. H. Christopher 3. Blue Swallow 58 A. Sandesh 4. Golden Wave 56.5 A. K. Pawar 5. Sam 56.5 S. G. Prasad 6. Zafirah 54.5 B. Nikhil Win: Zafirah, Blue Swallow

2. The Lucky Pair Plate 1000 Metres. 2.00 P.M. 1. Lucky Charm 55 Shrikant Kamble 2. Cumbre Vieja 53.5 A. K. Pawar 3. Midnight Dancer 53.5 P. Trevor 4. Moondrops53.5 B. Nikhil 5. National Gold53.5 J. H. Christopher 6. Peppercorn 53.5 A. Sandesh 7. Red Ruby 53.5 I. Pasha Win: Midnight Dancer, Lucky Charm 3. The Sweet Dream Plate 1600 Metres. 2.30 P.M. 1. Jager Bomb 55 J. H. Christopher 2. Legend Of The Seas 55 D. K. Ashish 3. Red Fort (Ts) 55 Kavraj Singh 4. Innocent Affair 53.5 Shrikant Kamble

5. Light Of Arabia 53.5 C. S. Jodha 6. Scent Of A Woman 53.5 P. Trevor Win: Innocent Affair, Light of Arabia 4. The Racing Officials Trophy - Div II (Class IV) 1400 Metres. 3.00 P.M. 1. Lightening Thunder 59 B. Nikhil 2. Double Or Quits 58.5 N Rawal 3. Snow Angel 58.5 Shrikant Kamble

6. The Alvida Plate (Class III) 1800 Metres. 4.00 P.M. 1. Mountain Force 59 S.K. Jadhav 2. Hawker 56 Yash Narredu 3. Sound Of River 56 Akshay 4. Glorious Opinion 55.5 Neeraj Rawal 5. Belmont 54.5 D. A. Naik 6. Mambo Magic 54.5 S. Mosin 7. Presence 53.5 A. Sandesh

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4. Matrioshka 58 A. Ashhad Asbar 5. Bonobo 57.5 Kavraj Singh 6. Seven Seas 57.5 Deep Shanker 7. Kaizer 56.5 C. S. Jodha 8. Dancing Splendour56 T. S. Jodha 9. Wind Of The Hills55.5 S Jadhav 10. Star Builder 52.5 Hanumant Singh Win: Snow Angel, Double Or Quits

5. The Bejan Bharucha Plate (Class V) 1400 Metres. 3.30 P.M. 1. Autumn Love 61.5 Yash Narredu 2. To The Moon 61 B. Nikhil 3. Guns N Roses 60.5 V. Chandrakant 4. Tanusha 60.5 Deep Shanker 5. Ticker Tape Parade 60.5 R. Shelar 6. Concorde 60 P. Trevor 7. Mesmeric 58.5 S. J. Sunil 8. Shockalot58 S. G. Prasad 9. Adams Prince 57.5 Kavraj Singh 10. Star Benevolent 57.5 J. H. Christopher 11. Prince Arius 54.5 D. K. Ashish 12. By The Way 53 A. Ashhad Asbar Win: Mesmeric, Autmun Love

8. Cactus Cash 53 B. Nikhil Win: Presence, Mumbai Magic

7. The Night Crown Plate (Class III) 1400 Metres. 4.30 P.M. 1. Desert Wings 59 Satish Nayak 2. Divine Solitaire 57 Deep Shanker 3. Quest For Love 56.5 C. S. Jodha 4. Rubens 55.5 B. Nikhil 5. Advance To Contact 55 Nirmal Jodha 6. Sheer Romance 55 Shrikant Kamble 7. Mighty King 54 I. Pasha 8. Adam 53.5 P. Trevor 9. Hunt For Heads 52.5 D. K. Ashish 10. Doc Holliday 50 A. Sandesh 11. Natalian Express 50 A. K. Pawar 12. Vixen49.5 Neeraj Rawal Win: Natalian Express, Adam

8. The Trainers Trophy (Class IV) 1600 Metres. 5.00 P.M. 1. Superlicious 61 Yash Narredu 2. La Femme Fleur 60 Neeraj Rawal 3. Alejor 58.5 Shrikant Kamble 4. Danse Debonaire 57 H. G. Rathod

5. Dixie Delight57 J. H. Christopher 6. Shaughnessy 56.5 A. Sandesh 7. Allegiance 55.5 I. Pasha 8. Ricochet 55 Kavraj Singh 9. Osric54 P. Trevor 10. Pappillon53.5 S. G. Prasad 11. Aromatica52.5 Sandeep Jadhav 12. Copperglow 52 C. S. Jodha 13. Giant Luck 52 Akash Agarwal Win: Shaughnessy, Superlicious 9. The Racing Officials Trophy Division I (Class IV) 1400 Metres.

5.30 P.M. 1. Stormy Princess 62 S. G. Prasad 2. Song Of Africa 61 Kavraj Singh 3. Awesome Smile60.5 B. Nikhil 4. National Pride 59.5 J. H. Christopher 5. Mountain Queen 58 C. S. Jodha 6. Quando Quando57.5 S. Mosin 7. Oriental Masti 56.5 Deep Shanker 8. Wind Of The North54.5 Neeraj Rawal 9. Zoe 54 I. Pasha 10. Burn 51 Sandeep Jadhav Win: Burn, Song of Arica

10. The Corniche Plate (Class III) 1000 Metres. 6.00 P.M. 1. Pitbull 60 Sandeep Jadhav 2. Song Of Sparrow 57.5 K. N. Bhati 3. Rajsamman57 D. S. Daman 4. Tachyon 57 Vikram Walkar 5. Ainra56.5 Shrikant Kamble 6. Oriental Rocky 56.5 Kavraj Singh 7. Ice Age 54 P. Trevor 8. Small Treasure 53.5 S. G. Prasad 9. Cosmic Dancer50.5 A. Sandesh 10. Capilano 50 C. S. Jodha Win: Capilano, Cosmic Dancer

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IN BRIEF England post too good to turn down says Farbrace

LONDON: England's new assistant coach Paul Farbrace admitted that it was impossible to turn down the job even though he will have mixed feelings when he faces former employers Sri Lanka next month. Farbrace was lured away from his role as Sri Lanka coach by the opportunity to work as number two to new England head coach Peter Moores. The former Kent wicketkeeper met Moores and a handful of players at the National Performance Centre in Loughborough on Thursday just 24 hours after his release from Sri Lanka Cricket was completed. Farbrace had only been in his previous post since December, during which time the Englishman had led the Sri Lankans to success in the Asia Cup and World Twenty20. His departure after such a brief but successful tenure, and on the eve of the Sri Lankans' tour of Ireland and England, has caused some consternation in Colombo.

Rio violence does not threaten World Cup - FIFA

RIO DE JANEIRO: Deadly violence in Rio which saw tourist areas turned into battle grounds does not affect Brazil's hosting of the World Cup, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has said. Rio, which will stage seven matches including the July 13 final, was the scene Tuesday of angry protests and clashes between residents of a slum district a short walk from the popular Copacabana Beach and police. Trouble broke out after a dancer was found dead, with friends and family alleging he was shot by police. In the ensuing protests, a 27-year-old man was fatally shot.

"It is a tragic episode which causes sadness but it is not sufficient to say the Cup is at risk," Valcke told reporters. "I have received several messages asking me if there is a civil war in Brazil and I have replied no," added Valcke, speaking in the northern city of Fortaleza. He winds up his latest check on Brazil's World Cup preparations in Rio on Friday.

Archers' flop show at Shanghai World Cup continues

KOLKATA: Continuing their flop show, Indian archers exited form the team events of both recurve and compound sections of the Archery World Cup Stage I in Shanghai. The Indians will return empty-handed from the season-opener if the compound mixed pair of Abhishek Verma and Jyoti Surekha Vennam lose the bronze play-off against their French opponents today.

According to information received here, the Indian men's recurve team of Viswash, Jayanta Talukdar and Rahul Banerjee failed to make use of their top billing as the trio lost to the Japanese 0-6 in the quarters. The archers had identical fate in the compound section when the men's team went down to the US 226-229, while the women's side lost to Chinese Taipei 220-225 to cap a forgettable outing.

No Narang in 10-m air rifle for CWG; Bindra, Vijay make cut

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra made the cut, but London Games bronze winner Gagan Narang failed to qualify for the 10-m air rifle event for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Narang, who had bagged a bronze at the the 2012 London Olympics in 10-m air rifle event, missed out on a place since his last six scores were not good enough. The last scores included the ones recorded in World Cups, National Championships and national trials. "That is the criteria for selecting teams," National Rifle Association of India Secretary Rajiv Bhatia said.

The Hyderabad-based ace shooter, who won four gold medals in the 2010 Delhi CWG, will, however, be competing in two other events.

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ESA (UNITED STATES): Michael Phelps settled for second place in his first final in 20 months, but the swimming superstar showed just how serious his comeback bid is.

Phelps, whose record 22 Olympic medals include an astonishing 18 golds, was beaten in the 100m butterfly final at the Mesa Grand Prix by old foe Ryan Lochte. Lochte led at the 50m mark and held on to win in 51.93sec -- second-fastest in the world this year -- while Phelps was second in 52.13, matching the fourth-fastest time of 2014.

"I did what I wanted to do," said Phelps, adding he'd targeted a time of about 52 seconds. The race was fun. The stroke was a little rushed tonight, it was way more relaxed this morning. But I swam a final again."

Lochte, whose most memorable duels with his US Olympic teammate have come in individual medley races, was thrilled to line up

against Phelps again. "I probably wouldn't have gone that time if Phelps wasn't in there," Lochte said.

"I'm glad he's back. "Him leaving, it kind of broke my heart a little. Racing against him is so much fun."

GAME FACE Phelps had made it look easy in posting the fastest time of the heats on Thursday morning at Skyline Aquatic Center in suburban Phoenix, Arizona.

However, he said his first race in nearly two years felt "strange". "I felt like a summer league swimmer today," Phelps said after the heats. "I felt like I should have my heat and lane number written on my hand in case I forget it."

But by the time the final rolled around, Phelps had his game face on, seemingly oblivious to the cheers of the sell-out crowd of 1,200. "I was more serious tonight than I was this morning," Phelps said. "I knew what

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could be fixed. "I think that's a really good time to start with," Bowman said of Phelps's performance in an event in which he is the world record-holder and three-time reigning Olympic champion.

"It's totally expected," Bowman said of the mistakes. "He hadn't been in a race in two years until this morning... His timing was a little off at the start, then he scrambled to catch up, then he missed a stroke. By the time he got going it was kind of over."

Phelps is entered in Friday's 50m freestyle, in which Bowman said he'll actually swim butterfly for training purposes. Mostly Bowman is happy Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps pose for a photo after competing in the 100-metre to see Phelps's enthusiasm for racbutterfly final during the Arena Grand Prix swim meet on Thursday in Mesa, Arizona. It is ing, and the excitement his presence Phelps' first competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. Lochte finished first in the meet has generated. "It's fun and Phelps finished second. to have him here. It's fun to see what he brought to the sport, and that's I wanted to do." He wasn't too quick the worst" of his career. Coach really what he wants to do... as long off the blocks, and said his turn was Bob Bowman -- who agreed about as he's enjoying it like he is, it's good "probably the turn -- said the technical glitches for everybody."

Sindhu assured of bronze, Guru loses in Asian Badminton G

IMCHEON (KOREA): Teen sensation P V Sindhu assured herself of a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals of the prestigious Asian Badminton Championship with a thrilling three-game victory in the women's singles event here.

World number 10 Sindhu took close to an hour to outwit Ongbumrungpan Busanan 14-21 21-13 21-10 to stretch her head-to-head record against the Thailand girl to 3-0, at the Gimcheon Indoor Stadium.

The 18-year-old, who had won the bronze medal at the World Championship last year, will next look to avenge her India Super Series loss to China's Shixian Wang, the two-time reigning All England Champion.

In the men's singles, rising shuttler R M V Gurusaidutt played his heart out before losing 24-22 9-21 13-21 to Liu Kai of China in a match that lasted for an hour. Sindhu faltered with her smashes in the first game and made a few errors as Busanan took the game away to put the Indian on the backfoot, before she bounced back brilliantly in the second.

Down 8-10 in the second, Sindhu produced cross court smashes and played well at the nets too, even as Busanan made a lot of errors. In the third game, Sindhu dominated right from start and comfortably closed the door on her rival.

"Overall, it was a good match, Sindhu played very well apart from the first game. From the second game onwards, she was up and her smashes also improved and she dominated the third game," National

coach Pullela Gopichand told PTI. Sindhu's father Ramana was confident that Sindhu would be able to avenge her loss to Shixian on Saturday. "I am sure she will play well tomorrow and beat Shixian. She is world number two but I think Sindhu knows what she has to do," he said.

India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal had won the bronze in the 2010 Asian badminton Championship at Siri Fort Stadium in New Delhi.

Sindhu's father Ramana was

China's Luo Ying and Luo Yu. In the men's singles, Guru had a difficult time taming Liu but his determination and grit helped him to eke out a 24-22 win in the first game and earn the bragging rights.

However, Guru could not play at the same pace in the second and third game as the Chinese broke the game plan of the Indian to eventually slam the door on him. "I didn't start well in the second and third game. He slowed down the game and kept me

confident that Sindhu would be able to avenge her loss to Shixian.

"I am sure she will play well tomorrow [Saturday] and beat Shixian. She is world number two but I think Sindhu knows what she has to do," he said.

India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal had won the bronze in the 2010 Asian Badminton Championship at Siri Fort Stadium in New Delhi. Jwala and Ashwini, who had snapped their partnership after the London Olympics only to join hands late last year, assured themselves of another medal by their performance here.

The duo will next take on

at the back most of the time," said a dejected Guru.

Ashwini Ponnappa said the win today was a big boost for her and her partner Jwala Gutta. "It is a great win and a big boost for us. We played very well today. We just hang in there and dominated the match, leading all through.

We knew it was a matter of time before we get results. We knew we just have to practice. And more we play we will get better," said Ponnappa.

Asked about their next round rival, Ashwini said: "They are a good pair. We played against them in Singapore and we lost. Let's see. We will give our best."