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SKIN INFECTIONS TURNING RESISTANT TO CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT

By Shwetha Kannan

the infection would recur frequently. A microbiological ermatologists in the examination of his skin city are now seeing scrapings later showed posicases of fungal infec- tive results for the presence of tion that are resistant to the the trichophyton species of conventional mode of treat- fungus that causes ringment, as is seen in the case of worms.

“I was very uncomfortable an 18-year-old boy who had developed itchy round and hassled by this infection. patches all over his body, in- Even my younger brother cluding his face, and was and parents started exhibittreated with short courses of ing symptoms similar to anti-fungal tablets and mine but with lesser intencreams. This treatment went sity,” said the boy who wished on for three months because to remain anonymous.

“Cases of fungal infections like ringworms conventionally require two weeks of oral and topical anti-fungal medication to be cured. But recently, we are seeing cases where the response to the conventional two week course of anti-fungal treatment is insufficient. It now takes a minimum of four weeks and a more aggressive treatment for the infection to be cured,” said Dr. Manish. K. Shah,

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BMC will be soon be ordered to go ahead and issue Occupation Certificate to Club House at Kandivli

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he Deputy Chairman of the legislative council Vasant Davkhare yesterday ruled that the construction carried out by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at its Club House in Kandivali (West) was as per the Development Control Rules (DCR). He further directed the government to direct the BMC to issue an Continued on pg 8 «

Bad times for Shravan Oshiwara police receive non-bailable warrant from Indore court against well-known music director Shravan in a cheating case

By Zuber Ansari

Shravan is better remembered as part of the famous he Oshiwara police have Nadeem-Shravan team that received a non-bailable scored music for many Bollywarrant against wood hit films.

Bollywood He has been dragged to court music director by one Vinit Sharma, an Indoreof the 1990s, based financer, who claims that Shravan Kumar Shravan has cheated him for a in a Rs.15 lakh cheating case.

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MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

They are wasting their time and money! Nobody is going to get political mileage out of it.

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Do you think holding elections in colleges is a right move?

Tejashvi Dalvi HR executive Yes, college elections would train future leaders rise up, no matter what the size of the politics or election is. I feel it’s the most exciting thing.

Pratik More Service Yes, students should get an idea of how the government and the politics work, and if they learn it from a lower level I am sure facing hurdles could help them lead a better life in the near future.

Rahul Lal Businessman No, because it is time to be only involved in studies.

They don’t have any idea what life is all about because politics has certain norms and regulations which have to be learned at the college level before putting them into practise.

Shraddha Kanade Student Yes, it’s a good decision indeed as it makes us prepare for the outside world, being politically active along with studies will turn your involvement into research and students will be updated with the day to day on goings along with the regular studies.

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DONATING LIFE THIS GANESH CHATURTHI

Fortcha Raja mandal spread awareness about organ donation last year, and (Right) these are the people who came forward and volunteered to donate their organs.

OPINIONS

Varsha Ganesh Student Yes, this would be democratic way of choosing a leader though at a smaller scale.

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By Vishnudas Sheshrao

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he Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning harness the ten-daylong annual Ganesh Utsav function as a public platform to spread awareness about ‘Organ Donation’ which is the rising ‘need of our times.’

Ganesh Utsav, that was started

by Lokmanya Tilak during British rule, to create a platform for public gathering and awareness against colonialism, has since been used as a platform for various burning issues.

“Nowadays, ‘shortage of organs’ is recognized as a critical problem and sophisticated healthcare techin the city, as well as at the national nology in our hospitals, yet we canlevel. We have the most advance not reproduce human organs, so

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we need best management of those available from donation,” said Shital Mhatre, a Sena councilor.

TAINTED TRUSTEE Court confirms dismissal of Prabodh Mehta from Lilavati Trust

By Philip Varghese

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n an interesting development, the City Civil Court has recently confirmed the dismissal of Prabodh Mehta as a trustee of the Lilavati Trust which governs the super-speciality Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. Civil Judge R. V. Jatale passed the order last week on an appeal filed by Mehta against the April 5 order of Joint Charity Commissioner.

While dismissing the appeal filed

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by Mehta against his removal by the Joint Charity Commissioner, Judge observed that, admittedly applicant Prabodh is convicted of offence of fraud, forgery and money laundering to the tune of Rs.170 crore and that undoubtedly amounts to acts of moral turpitude.

Judge observed that considering the offences against Prabodh are proved to be of very serious nature and that too while collar crime amounting to moral turpitude, dismissal of Prabodh should be the

fittest sentence.

“The message should be clear to all and sundry that the persons who are tainted would not be allowed to stand prominently in the public institute and participate therein. In fact, their presence would be a menace to the public trust, public property and public life,” the judge said.

While Senior Counsel Mahesh Jethmalani and Karl Tamboly appeared on behalf of Charu Mehta, Prabodh Mehta was represented by

She added, “Organ donation can be done by relatives of brain dead persons. People are ignorant about organ donations, hence I believe Ganesh Utsav is the best platform for spreading awareness.”

Former Mayor Shubha Raul said, “There is long list of people who are suffering for lack kidneys, heart, liver, lung, pancreas, intestines, cornea, skin, bone, bone marrow. Relatives, who donate organs of even one brain dead person, give a new lease of life for many.”

She added, “Only a blind knows the importance of eye. Our ignorance has been a obstruction and it can be tackled only with awareness. Ganesh festival is best platform for it.” advocate P.K. Pandit.

Charu Kishor Mehta, a permanent trustee for life had challenged the continuation of Prabodh Mehta as a trustee of the Lilavati Trust vide an Application No. 5 of 2008 made under Section 41D of the BPT Act 1950. The Joint Charity Commissioner had ordered Prabodh’s removal vide her order dated April 5, 2013 against which Prabodh had filed an appeal in the City Civil Court.

Mahesh Jethmalani had contended that as Prabodh had been convicted in a fraud case in Belgium, his acts fell under the definition of the term ‘mischief’ in the Bombay Public Trust Act. Whereas Prabodh’s lawyer P. K. Pandit had argued that the offence was not committed in India and an Indian Court could not take cognisance of it. Further, the Belgium court had later passed ‘rehabilitation order’, which almost nullified the effect of conviction. Also, the conviction was not related to trust property, he had argued. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

The head of the house and his wife should sit in the southwest corner of the drawing room, facing east or north.

This will ensure stability and positive energy.

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Will the anti superstition law bill ever go through?

By Suyash Padate

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decade after it was mooted, the fate of the revolutionary anti-superstition law still hangs in the balance. One does not really know what is happening to this long pending bill which, even after ten years as the first law of its kind in India, has remained only on paper. The state government’s apathy and lethargic approach has put this law on the backburner making the enactment uncertain. Yet Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan repeatedly states that the government is determined to approve this bill despite the opposition. When this day will come is yet to be seen.

In July 2003, the state government passed the draft proposal of the anti-superstition law. But since then nothing happened, with the state government sitting on the bill due to opposition from some Hindu hardliners, thus creating a

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number of hurdles in the process of eradicating harmful superstitious beliefs. The bill has been passed in the Assembly but stalled in the Council.

The anti-superstition bill proposes an imprisonment of up to seven years for those engaging in black magic and evil practices. The government has made the advertisement, practice, propagation and promotion of such acts non-bailable offences. The act will also cover quacks, including tantriks and unregistered medicos propagating black magic and other dubious practices as cures for ailments.

Those who claim to be godmen with powers to conduct surgeries with just their fingers, or who use

SOME PROVISIONS IN THE BILL

The bill covers quacks including tantriks, unregistered medicos and god men propagating black magic and other dubious practices as cures for ailments.

A team of policemen will be appointed as vigilance officers to solve such crimes and report them to the nearest police station.

The government has excluded from the purview of the law religious rituals and rites that cause no mental, physical and financial harm to individuals.

The government has made the advertisement, practice, propagation and promotion of such acts into non-bailable offences.

The bill proposes an imprisonment of up to seven years for those engaging in black magic and evil practices.

spells to cure snake and dog bites and more serious illnesses, will be punishable under the law. A team of policemen will be appointed as vigilance officers to solve such crimes and report them to the nearest police station.

The frantic efforts of the Maharashtra Andhashradha Nirmulan Samiti (Superstition Eradication Committee) were behind this bill.

The Samiti in the leadership of Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, is working hard for public awareness against superstitions like witchcraft, ‘bhanamati’, possession by spirits, ghost hunting, miracles, supernatural powers and paranormal claims.

Dr Dabholkar and his colleagues have been demanding this law for the last 16 years. Their pursuit seemed successful when the government moved the bill. However, with the government’s current attitude, the Samiti is helpless.

When contacted, Dabholkar said, “I don’t know what exactly went wrong. The key point is that we are

not against a belief or superstition.

We are against the use of such superstitions or beliefs to cheat people. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) lacked a section or provision that

Dr. Narendra Dabholkar punished people for cheating in the name of belief. The new bill will bridge this gap. That is why we are so vociferously insisting on this new law but the response from the government is unfortunate.”

“Warkaris and the Wari will not be affected by the bill at all. Only those who swindle common people need to fear it. It has been pending in the state legislature for the last six sessions. Every time misleading forces rake up issues and the government hesitates to approve the bill. The Warkari movement should not have misconceptions about the bill. The state has conducted four meetings with Warkari leaders and 20 changes suggested by them have been made. Now there is no place for any complaints,” he added further.

The bill was initially opposed by all Hindu organizations including the Hindu Janjagruti Samiti, Visha Hindu Parishad and the RSS. This year the Warkaris also joined the protest. They alleged that the bill is anti-Hindu and is being brought to defame the Hindu religion. The government has had a number of talks with the Warkaris over this issue.

Speaking to the ADC, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said, “There is no reason for Warkaris to agitate against the bill. The state government has held rounds of discussions with them and has amended the bill as per their demands. The government has also provided the draft of the bill to the Warkaris. The state wants to approve the bill and some sections of society are deliberately spreading false information about the provisions it contains.”

Chavan also made it clear that the government is firm on its stance to bring the bill into the house.

What cannot be ignored is that this vital law has been delayed and how long this delay will continue is difficult to predict. Till then Maharashtra will probably continue to be in the clutches of Babas and Maharajas.

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Gaziani Mohammad Adnan Mohamed Hanif to Gaziyani Mohammed Adnan Mohamed Hanif (according deed poll Affidavit dated 22/4/2013).

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I have changed my name from Manojkumar Ghanshamdas Tarani to Manoj Ghanshamdas Tarani as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-11217 I have changed my name from Mangaram Vishindas Khemani to Mangharam Vishindas Khemani as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-11218 I have changed my name from Upadhyay Jashwantkumar Rasiklal to Jashwant Rasiklal Upadhyay as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-11219 I, Prasala Rajabhai Ladji, have changed my name to Prasla Rajabbhai Ladji as per deed poll Affidavit dated 22/07/13.

C-11220 I, Prasala Sakinabai Rajabhai, have changed my name to Prasla Sakinabai Rajabbhai as per deed poll Affidavit dated 22/07/13.

C-11221 I, Nathmal Shantilal Jogani, have changed my name to Nathmal Shantilal Jain as per deed poll Affidavit dated 23/07/13.

C-11222 I, Miss. Meena Mangesh Bordawekar, have changed my name to Mrs. Arpita Uday Dhond as per deed poll Affidavit dated 16/05/13.

C-11223 I, Sharvari Sunil Gadkari, have changed my name to Sharwari Sunil Gadkari as per deed poll Affidavit dated 24/07/13.

C-11224 I, Miss Niriksha Manohar Tawde, have changed my name to Miss. Yashashree Manohar Tawde as per deed poll Affidavit dated 24/07/13.

C-11225 I, Riyaz Ul Moinul Haq Chowdhry, holder of Indian Passport No.Z1868306. Issued at Dubai on 01/09/2008 resident of Bandra, Mumbai and presently working/residing at Victory Heights-Sports city, Olivia Village, Villa No.123 Dubai UAE P.O.Box 3786 Ummul Quwain do hereby change my name from Riyaz Ul Moinul Haq Chowdhry to Riyaz Chowdhry with immediate effect.

C-11226 I, Hamida Riyazulhaq Chowdhary, holder of Indian Passport No.E9525950. Issued at Dubai UAE on 20/07/2004 resident of Bandra, Mumbai and presently working/residing at Victory Heights-Sports city, Olivia Village, Villa No.123 Dubai UAE P.O.Box 3786 Ummul Quwain do hereby change my name from Hamida Riyazulhaq Chowdhary to Hamida Riyaz Chowdhry with immediate effect.

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I, Mrs. Naina Rohit Shah, have changed my name to Mrs. Nayna Rohit Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 13/07/13.

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I have changed my name from Praful Chandra Veljibhai Ajit to Praful Veljibhai Thakkar as per Affidavit dated 24th July, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Emjan Ibrahim Shaikh to Ramjan Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Charandas Pandurang Lanjewar to Charan Pandurang Lanjewar as per Affidavit.

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I, Girish, holder of Indian Passport No.F5670329 Issued at Dubai on 22/10/2003 Permanent resident Chandrakiran, Flat No. 15, 2nd Floor, Dahisar, S.V Road, Bomaby-400068 (Correct Permanent Address in India) and presently resident at P.O Box 60654, Sharjah, UAE. I do hereby declare that I have changed my name from Girish to Girish Maganlal as given name and Surname as Jagda with immediate effect.

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I have changed my name from Abaraham David Kidangalil to Abraham David Kidangalil as per Affidavit dated 25-7-2013.

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I have changed my name from Sangeeta Jayaram Thorat to Sajeda Sanjeeda Rafeeq Mohammed Khan as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Jeetendra Adesh Mhatre to Jitendra Adesh Mhatre as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Kalpeshkumar Pramodbhai Shah to Kalpesh Pramod Shah as per Affidavit dated 25-7-13.

C-11230 I have changed my name from Pramodbhai Rasiklal Shah alias Mr. Pramodkumar Rasiklal Shah to Pramod Rasiklal Shah as per Affidavit dated 25-7-13.

C-11231 I have changed my name from Bharatkumar alias Mr. Bharatkumar Dave alias Bharatbhai Dave to Bharat Suresh Dave as per Affidavit dated 24th July, 2013.

C-11232 I have changed my name from Kaikashan Nomaan Qureshi to Kaikasha Noman Qureshi as per Gazette No (U-19628).

C-11233 I have changed my name from Nomaan Abdul Rashid Qureshi to Noman Abdul Rashid Qureshi as per Maha. Govt.

Gazette No (U-19629).

C-11234 I have changed my name from Jayshree Shivaji Rane to Jovina Augustine Fernandes as per Gazette No (X-16317).

C-11235 I have changed my name from Nilesh Naranbhai Ahir to Nilesh Narayan Ahir as per Affidavit dated 26th May, 2013.

C-11236 I have changed my name from Sureshchandra Chhotalal Patel, to ‘Suresh Chhotalal Patel’ as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. (X- 66878) dated 17/01/2013.

C-11237 I have changed my name from Sayed Mushraq Abdulla, to ‘Sayyed Mushtaq Abdulla’ as per Affidavit dated 25/07/2013.

C-11238 I have changed my name from Isa Shaukat Dabholkar, to ‘Isa Shaukat Ali Dabholkar’ as per Affidavit dated 25/07/2013.

C-11239 I have changed my name from Shabanam Kasim Sayyed, to ‘Shabanam Sayyed Kasim Qadri’ as per Affidavit dated 25/07/2013.

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I have changed my name from Maluben Prataprai Parekh to Malu Bakul Sanghvi as per Affidavit dated 24th July, 2013.

C-11243 I have changed my name from Balkrishna Dasrao Deshmukh to Balkrishnarao Dasrao Deshmukh as per Affidavit dated 25th July, 2013.

C-11244 I have changed my name from Mohammad Sadiq Ahmed Hussein Sayed to Mohamed Sadiq Ahmed Hussain Sayed as per Affidavit dated 25-7-2013.

C-11245 I have changed my name from Musa Mohammad Sadiq Sayed to Maruf Mohamed Sadiq Sayed as per Affidavit dated 25th July, 2013.

C-11246 I have changed my name from Chaitanya Paka toChaithanya Paka as per Affidavit dated 25th July, 2013.

C-11247 I have changed my name from Sayyad Imran Sayyad Habib to Imran Habib Sayyed as per Affidavit dated 25th July, 2013.

C-11248 I have changed my name from Ruchi Kishor Sharma to Ruhi Zoheb Abbasi as per Maha.

Govt. Gazzete No (U-25068).

C-11249 I have changed my name from Huma Sultan Zafar Sultan To Huma Sultan Zafar Syed as per Affidavit.

C-11250 I have changed my name from Pankaj to Sukhdeep Singh Tarlochan Singh Gill as per Affidavit.

C-11251 I have changed my name from Hansa Maganlal Vadera to Hansaben Jayantilal Vithalani as per Affidavit.

C-11252 I have changed my name from Riten Jayantilal to Riten Jayantilal Vithalani as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sajeeda Rafeeq Mohammed Khan to Sajeda Sanjeeda Rafeeq Mohammed Khan as per Affidavit.

C-11259 I have changed my name from Madhu Subhash Jain to Madhu Subhash Solanki as per Affidavit.

C-11260 I have changed my name from Kayur Jayesh Chheda to Keyur Jayesh Chheda as per Affidavit.

C-11261 I have changed my name from Switu Sunilkumar Shah to Suchi Sunil Shah as per Affidavit.

C-11262 I have changed my name from Amar Chapsi Nisar to Amar Chapshi Nishar as per Affidavit.

C-11263 I have changed my name from Chapsi Bharmal Nisar to Chapshi Bharmal Nishar as per Affidavit.

C-11264 I have changed my name from Parvati Chapsi Nisar to Parvati Chapshi Nishar as per Affidavit.

C-11265 I have changed my name from Maneesh Pradhan Mange to Manish Pradhan Mange as per Affidavit.

C-11266 I have changed my name from Karan Singh Sunder Singh Khandari to Karan Singh Sunder Singh Kandari as per Affidavit.

C-11267 I have changed my name from Ritaben Parmananddas Shah to Rita Deepak Ramani as per Affidavit.

C-11268 I have changed my name from Rachana Deepakkumar Ramani to Rita Deepakkumar Ramani as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Hemlataben Umarshi Shah to Hemlata Praful Shah as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rachana Deepak Ramani to Rita Deepak Ramani as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Prafulla Kumar Puhan to Prafulla Rabinnarayan Puhan as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Geeta Balkrishna Bhosale to Velankani Joseph Dsouza as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Ashok Kunikullaya U. to Ashok Kunikullaya as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Dhavalkumar Hasmukhray Botadara to Dhaval Hasmukhray Botadara as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Miss. Chandrabhaga Laxman Surve to Mrs. Rajni Rajendra Dhanawade as per Affidavit.

C-11275 I have changed my name from Mr. Pramod Savala to Mr. Pramod Singh Sankhala as per Affidavit.

C-11276 I have changed my name from Pari Llesh Shah to Parimal Llesh Shah as per Affidavit.

C-11277 I have changed my name from Md. Anwar Md. Yusuf to Mohd. Anwar Md. Yusuf Mukri as per Affidavit.

C-11278 I have changed my name from Azmatullah Ayub Mujawar to Azmat Ayub Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-11279 I have changed my name from Mr.Sudheer Kumar Chirania to Mr.Sudheer Jugalkishor Chirania as per deed poll Affidavit No. AZ 081397.

C-11280 I have changed my name from Hemantkumar Arvindlal Kapadia to Hemant Arvindlal Kapadia as per Affidavit dated 13/07/2013.

C-11281 I have changed my name from Mathilda Monteiro to Mathilda Pereira as per Affidavit.

C-11282 I have changed my name from Shaidali Gulab Dinee to Shahid Ali Gulab Jaffri as per Affidavit.

C-11283 I have changed my name from Ali Raza Shahid Ali to Ali Raza Shahid Ali Jaffri as per Affidavit.

C-11284 I have changed my name from Raziya Badre Hasan to Razia Shahid Ali Jaffri as per Affidavit.

C-11285 I have changed my name from Poornima Rajendra Sutar to Pournima Rajendra Sutar as per Affidavit.

C-11286 I have changed my name from Laxminarayan Chadda Kamath to Keshav Chadda Kamath as per Affidavit.

C-11287 I have changed my name from Trupti Madhukar Shinde to Samruddhi Suchil Aher as per Affidavit.

C-11288 I have changed my name from Ashim Kumar Chattopadhyay to Ashim Kumar Chatterjee as per Affidavit.

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Police to file report against MLA Kshitij Thakur before magistrate next month

By Philip Varghese

for one year during the Budget Session of the state day after the state As- Legislature after the police sembly, on Wednesday, sub-inspector was assaulted. revoked the suspension However, their suspension of all five legislators who were was revoked on Wednesday.

Daundkar, who had filed suspended for beating up police sub-inspector Sachin an application before the Suryawanshi in the Vidhan 62nd Metropolitan MagisBhavan premises, activist trate Court at Dadar through Santosh Daundkar has said his lawyer, advocate Abha that the fate of MLA Kshitij Singh, said, “MLA Kshitij Thakur will be decided on Thakur, who was suspended August 7, when the police will in relation to the assault case file a report and submit it to on PSI Suryawanshi, has got the Magistrate who had or- prematurely reinstated. Nevdered an enquiry under sec- ertheless, we have been restion 202 of the Code of olute in taking certain aspects of the case to logical Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Legislators Ram Kadam outcome. On March 18, 2013, (MNS), Kshitij Thakur (Bahu- PSI Suryawanshi of the Worli jan Vikas Aghadi), Rajan Salvi Traffic Branch intercepted (Shiv Sena), Pradeep Jaiswal MLA Kshitij Thakur for over(Independent) and Jaykumar speeding on the Bandra Worli Raval (BJP) were suspended Sea Link. MLA Thakur there-

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he two big shot absconding bookies, Sanjay and Pawan Chabra alias Jaipur brothers, surrendered themselves to Mumbai’s crime branch. The latter, recorded their statements on Thursday in connection with the illegal racket in the IPL-6 season.

The Jaipur brothers confessed to accepting and placing bets in the IPL-6 season, informed a top brass officer from crime branch. Further, the Jaipur brothers also confessed about Vindoo Dara Singh, among several others,

“When we got to know from police sources that the said report of Traffic Police Branch was dumped, an application was made to file a separate FIR. However, for the reasons best known to the police, no FIR was filed, even though there was an official report prepared by the Traffic Police Branch, Worli, that filthy abuses on the name of ‘mother’ etc. were hurled by the MLA on a cop in uniform.

Since the police did not act against the powerful MLA, an Sachin Suryawanshi and Kshitij Thakur application was filed by me after got annoyed and hur- istering the case, MLA Thakur before the 62nd Metropolitan dled filthy abuses in the was let off by senior police of- Magistrate Court at Dadar. name of ‘mother’ etc. to the ficers. Emboldened, the next After the case was presented PSI. This fact was reported to day, MLA Thakur along with to the court, and after arguhammered PSI ments were made, the Magisthe Traffic Police Branch others which sent a detailed report Suryawanshi in the Assem- trate considered it fit to order an enquiry under the provito the seniors. However, in- bly.”

Daundkar further added, sions of section 202 of the stead of taking action for reg-

JAIPUR GHARANA? The Jaipur brothers sing like canaries about the IPL betting racket, about Vindoo Dara Singh, etc.

placing bets with them, added the officer.

Bookies like Shobhan Mehta alias Shoban Kalachowkie, Tinku Delhi, Bharat Delhi and Bhadri used to place nets with Jaipur brothers. Police strongly believe

that Jaipur brother’s arrests in the case might help the cops to get proofs against still wanted bookies like Jupiter, Nokha, Bhadri and Lambu Jalandar. All these wanted bookies were in direct touch with Ramesh Vyas, another

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THIS POTHOLE COULD GET TOO DEEP FOR HIM: On Thursday, mid-afternoon an FM radio channel conned a poor BMC official into participating in a pooja for the potholes near Mahim Church.

big shot bookie already arrested by the investigators.

Moreover, crime branch sleuths from Property Cell were successful to nab Devendra Kothari from Jaipur.

Kothari was in touch with Pakistani bookies via confer-

ence calls facilitated by one of the arrested accused Ramesh Vyas.

Kothari was today produced before a metropolitan magistrate's court which remanded him in police custody till July 31.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Now, there is every likelihood that justice shall be done to PSI Suryawanshi in particular, and Mumbai Police, in general. Detailed enquiry shall also reveal as to what transpired which prevented Traffic Police Branch to not to file FIR against MLA Thakur even though the acts constituted full ingredients of a cognizable case. It is needless to add, that had the police at that time, acted sternly as per the law, the unfortunate incident of PSI Suryawanshi being beaten inside the Assembly would not have happened.”

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The crime branch told the court that they had confiscated three mobile phones and two were yet to be recovered from the accused. The prosecution also informed the court that Kothari used to place bets through bookiesiblings Jaipur brothers.

Meanwhile, Jaipur brother’s anticipatory bail was rejected by the Session Court following which the two had approached Bombay High Court (HC), which is scheduled to come up for the hearing on Friday. neel.shah@afternoondc.in Azad Shrivastav | ADC

An Indian Rock Python, a critically endangered species of wildlife, was rescued from Mahulgoan in Chembur at around 3:40 am, after locals reported sighting two pythons.Officials could rescue only a male python of 8.5 ft later in morning. Activists Umesh Sawant, Omkar Dherwkar & Bennedict Fernandez seen at Lalbaug on Thursday.

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Sedition charge may be applied for goof-up in Standard X Geography textbook showing Arunachal Pradesh as Chinese territory

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he state government has decided to appoint new textbook subject expert panel within one and half month’s time. This announcement was made by the School Education Minister Rajendra Darda in the Assembly yesterday.

Terming the omission of Arunachal Pradesh from the map of India in the standard X Geography textbook as se-

the Darda said, “Law and Judiciary department will look into it.

We will appoint subject experts in the panel so that such a mistake can be avoided.” Responding to the School Education Minister demand for lodging a police Rajendra Darda case, Darda said an FIR will rious, Darda, while replying be filed in the matter.

In a major gaffe, the Northto a question raised by Sudhir Mungantiwar of BJP, said, “It Eastern state was omitted is a serious mistake. We have from the map of India in the been informed that there is textbook printed by Balberror in only one of the nine harti, bureau of textbook promaps and it was due to tech- duction, and used by more than 15 lakh students affilinical reasons.”

Mungantiwar also de- ated to the Maharashtra State manded that those responsi- Board. The incorrect map ble for the goof-up face an showed Arunachal Pradesh offence of sedition, to which as not only missing from the country’s territorial domain, but also as being part of ChiPUBLIC NOTICE nese territory.

Notice is hereby given that my client Mr. SANJAY BHANUPRASAD DESAI is going to purchase the flat No. 403, 4th Floor, Mahavirdarshan, L. T. Nagar, Road No.3, Goregaon (W), Mumbai400 062, mentioned in the schedule below from Mr. Hanamant Gajanan Padhye.

In this connection Mr. Padhye has handed over all the relevant documents of the said flat along with the ORIGINAL SALE AGREEMENT made between MAHAVIR DEVELOPERS And MR. PRASHANT NARAYAN KANDALGAONKAR, dated 20/05/2008.

It is to be noted that my client Mr. Sanjay Bhanuprasad Desai has lost / misplaced the above said Original Sale Agreement dated 20/05/2008, made between MAHAVIR DEVELOPERS And MR. PRASHANT NARAYAN KANDALGAONKAR along with Affidavit regarding flat No. 403, (more particularly described in Schedule below) has made complaint in the Goregaon Police Station, bearing No. 2015/13, dated 13/07/2013 about loss/misplacement of the Original Sale Agreement of the mentioned flat.

In case the same is found, it should be returned to my client or to me forthwith at below mentioned Advocates address.

With regard to the particular flat mentioned in Schedule below, any person/authority/ society has any rights, claim, interest and/or objection of any kind, the same should be known in writing to me at the office address mentioned below with the documentary proof within 14 DAYS from the date of receipt of this notice, failing which it shall be construed that such claim is waived, abandoned & my client will at his liberty to purchase the said flat, as the same will deemed to have clear and marketable title after expiry of the aforesaid notice period.

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Flat No. 403, 4th Floor, Mahavirdarshan, L. T. Nagar, Road No.3, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400 062.

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SWAPNIL N. INAMDAR Advocate, High Court, Bombay, Off.-1/8, Siddharth Nagar, Div.-5, Opp. Prabodhan Krida Bhavan, Goregaon(W), Mumbai-400 104, Tele Fax No. 2879 2311.

DATE :- 26/07/2013, Place : MUMBAI.

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Traffic on ‘B’ Road just outside Churchgate Station came to a halt for almost one hour on Thursday after a suitcase was left unattended on the side of the pavement, causing panic among the residents and passersby.

It was only after the officials of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) reached the spot on an emergency call and scrutinised the suitcase by scanner before opening it, that it found to have equipment used by electricians.

Man lands in hospital after wife gives him tea laced with poison

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leuths of the Virar police have arrested a 21-yearold woman who tried to poison her husband to death by serving him tea laced with some poisonous substance at their residence in the Taaki Paada area of Shirgaon village, Virar (East).

According to the police, the accused who has been identified as Asha (21), got married just three months ago to Anil Yashwant Patil (28), who works as an electrician for a private company.

The couple stayed in a joint family.

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he body of an unidentified man was found floating in a well in the Phoolpada area of Virar (East) on Thursday afternoon.

According to the police, they were informed about the body by local villagers. "The body was in a highly decomposed state, raising

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from the BIT Chawl in Mumbai had come to the picnic to enjoy the Bhoidapada area of Vasai monsoons turned into on Wednesday afternoon.

Two of them decided to tragedy for a group of youngsters from Mumbai venture into the water. when one of them drowned While Dinesh Govind Parab at a pond near Vasai, late on (18), drowned his friend, Wednesday evening. Ac- Yash Kunte, was fortunate cording to the police, a to be pulled out by locals. group of five youngsters The deceased, who worked

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with a private catering company, did not know swimming and apparently failed to gauge the depth of water. His body was recovered early on Thursday morning, police said. A case of accidental death has been registered in this connection at the Valiv police station.

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BJPs former CM, Uttarakhand Maj Gen (retd) B C Khanduri along with Mumbai BJP president MLC Ashish Shelar at IMC on Thursday speaking about the BJP’s efforts in giving a helping hand towards relief and rehabilitation measures in the wake of June 16 cloudburst in Uttarakhand.

the box and threw away the food.

Following investigations, the police arrested Asha, and booked her under section 307 (Attempt to Murder) of the IPC. She was produced before the Sessions Court in Vasai which remanded her to police custody till July 30, said the police.

"As of now, it appears that the accused was fed-up with the constant fights over petty issues with her husband and in-laws, which led her to take this criminal step. However investigations are on to ascertain the exact cause," said investigating officer PSI Y.K. Chaure.

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suspicion that it might have been in the well for at least four days," said investigating officer PSI Y.K. Chaure of the Virar police station.

As of now a case of accidental death has been registered in this connection and investigations are on to ascertain the identity of the deceased who appears to be around 35-years-old, said police.

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some poisonous powder in Anil's cup of tea when he returned from work, late on Tuesday evening. Anil felt dizzy after drinking the tea and was promptly rushed to the Sanjeevani Hospital by other family members. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a critical state, and after a stomach-wash to flush out the poison, his condition slowly returned to normal.

It is being alleged that this was not the first attempt by Asha to kill her husband. She had earlier mixed some pesticide in her husband's lunch box However, Anil smelt the foul odour emanating from

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Take note that my clients, Mr. Ashokrao Nete is the lawful and legal owner of Flat no. A-1201, more particularly described in the schedule hereunder written, which had been allotted by Sukhada Co-Operative Housing Society Limited by issuing Allotment Letter dated 16.10.2003 and is claimed to be free from all encumbrances, claims, charges and demands whatsoever.

The Original Allotment Letter dated 16.10.2003 is not traceable with due diligence.

If any Government organization and/or financial institutes or any person/s claiming any right, title or interest by way of Inheritance, Exchange, Mortgage, Charge, Gift, Possession, Sale, Lien, Lease, Sub-lease, Easement, Maintenance, Attachment, Trust, License and the like in the said Flat or any part thereof should notify his nature of claim in writing to the undersigned at his under mentioned address within 15 days of the publication hereof. After the expiry of the said notice period, it shall be considered that the said property is free from all encumbrances and reasonable doubts and hence marketable and if any found has been intentionally left unclaimed and released. My client shall then be free to deal with the said Flat and any objections taken thereafter shall not be entertained and considered invalid.

SCHEDULE Flat no. A-1201, Area admeasuring 960 Sq. Feet (Built-up) on the Twelve Floor in the building known as "Sukhada Co-Operative Housing Society Limited" duly registered under the Maharashtra Co-Operative Society Act, 1960 bearing Registration no. BOM/WGS/ SSG/TC/6666/1996 dated 25.01.1996, constructed on all that piece and parcel of land bearing Plot no. 65 & 65-A in City Survey no. 786 and 1/786, Worli Scheme no. 52, situated at Village Worli, Mumbai.

Within the limits of Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Dated : 24.07.2013.

Sd/Adv. Suhas M. Saraph 101-B, Usha Commercial Complex, Valipeer Road, Kalyan 421301. 2317588/ 9323232526/9373901219

TENDER NOTICE NO. No. MNP/PWD/Tender/68/2013-14

Dt. 25-07-2013

TENDER NOTICE NO. Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation Public Works Department are invited Tender for Different Types of Works.

The Tender documents are available on MBMC website https://mbmc.eproc.in from 30-07-2013 to 06-08-2013 upto 12.00 p.m. & submit the tender duly filled on https://mbmc.eproc.in Submission date 08-08-2013 upto 12.00 p.m. hrs.

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e-TENDER NOTICE The Municipal Commissioner of Greater Mumbai invites sealed tenders for the providing stage loud speaker boats ect. Arrangement and cleaning of pond and other arrangements for Ganapati immersion process at Swapna Nagari Artificial Immerssion pond Mulund (W) ‘T’ ward for the year 2013-14 due on 08-08-2013. For details please visit to our web sites portal.mcgm.gov.in Sd/- 24-07-2013 Asstt. Commissioner ‘T’Ward PRO/492/ADV/2013 Fever? Act now, see your doctor for correct & complete treatment

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Iftaar brings us together

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hane has emerged as the most crowded station, having registered 2,32,000 commuters, leaving behind CST which accounts for a footfall of 2,07,000 commuters on a daily average basis.

Dombivli has been seen as the second most crowded station, witnessing 2,19,000 passengers daily, followed by Kalyan’s 1,72,000, Ghatkopar’s 1,65,000 and Kurla with its 1,30,000 commuters.

According to A.K. Singh, Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, “There has been an increase in the footfall of commuters at Thane since it connects the Main line, Harbour and the TransHarbour, further extending towards Karjat and Kasara which are developing. It becomes easy for passenger connectivity into the city from the industrial belt of Navi Mumbai, where it again branches out into two lines, one going to Thane and the other to Panvel.”

Every day, more than 1,000 trains pass through Thane, which has 10 platforms catering to two corridors each for the fast and slow tracks and the Trans-Harbour network. As many as 5560 long distance trains halt at the station.

The objective of the Trans Harbour line project was to reduce the load at Kurla. As of May 2013, there were 210 services operating on the Trans-Harbour line, of which 128 are 12-car and 80 are 9-car services.

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this was the highly controversial building where most IPS and IAS ofsum of Rs.15 lakh. The matter per- ficers live, and which was raided betains to a dispute between Shravan cause a high-profile prostitution and Sharma over a Rs.35 lakh deal racket was being operated from an for the making of a low-budget Hindi apartment there. Five girls were resmovie, that somehow never took off. cued from flat no.B-1402 which was Sharma, who personally visited registered in the name of an IAS ofthe Oshiwara police station, said ficer named Shruti Mantri.

It was also learned that Shravan, that when for six months Shravan kept delaying the project, he de- who was not present in his flat, was manded that the music director re- residing there on rent. This was in turn the Rs.35 lakh which had been spite of Home Minster Mr R R Patil advanced to him. However, it was deposing in the House after he had only after another six months that ordered a high level inquiry into the Shravan returned Rs.20 lakh. When prostitution racket, and stating that asked for the balance, Shravan re- this building was reserved for IPS portedly told Sharma to forget and IAS officers and they could not about it and then even threatened give out their flats on rent.

A police officer from the Oshithe financier when he kept persisting. Sharma finally approached the wara Police station, on condition of courts in Indore, but even then anonymity, said, “A manhunt had Shravan did not attend any hearing, been launched to nab Shravan, and which resulted in the issuance of a the flat he was residing in is registered in the name of an IAS officer. non-bailable warrant.

Incidentally, when the Oshiwara He has been booked under sections police, accompanied by the com- 420 and 138 of the Indian Penal plainant, reached Shravan’s flat in Code. We will arrest him and proMeera Apartment, they realized that duce him before the Indore court.”

Continued from pg 1 « Occupation Certificate to the MCA Club House. His ruling came in the wake of a debate on a calling attention notice moved by Ramdas Kadam (Shiv Sena).

Raising a point of order, senior Sena MLC Diwakar Raote argued that the directive of the chair was not proper. He contended that the issue was related to administrative matters. The issue has been debated in the house and the government had given its reply to it.

Earlier, replying to a supplementary query from Kiran Pawaskar (NCP) who wanted the government to probe the activities of all 89 such clubs in Mumbai, the Minister of State for Urban Development Uday Samant stated that the

government will conduct a probe into the activities of all the 89 clubs in Mumbai. He added that the land given to MCA in Kandivali was as per the rules. He also said that the government had vacated the stay imposed on not just the MCA alone.

He added that the land given to the MCA was as per the BMC resolution. Samant stated that no other organization had applied for the same. The Minister of State for Urban Development argued that there was no irregularity committed in the construction carried out by the MCA. Diwakar Raote (Sena) argued that the recognition of the MCA should have been withdrawn the moment the stop work notice was issued by the BMC. Raising a supplementary query,

Continued from pg 1 « Consultant Dermatologist at Bhatia Hospital and Wadia Hospital for Children.

The result of this prolonged duration of treatment is that the infection spreads to other members of the family too. Dr. Shah is seeing clusters of members from the same family suffering from ringworm.

“Previously, the person would feel better with a week of medication and would be completely cured after two weeks of treatment. There therefore wasn’t sufficient time for the infection to spread. But now, as the fungus has become resistant to conventional medication and the duration of treatment has increased, other members of the family are contracting the infection,” said Dr. Shah.

Fungal infections like ringworms spread due to use of shared articles like towels and linen.

According to Dr. Rajesh Jadhav, Consultant Dermatologist at Jupiter and Life Care hospitals at Thane, cases of resistant fungal infections though not rampant, are

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he Eastern Press Club’ formed comprising journalists from print and broadcasting media residing in eastern suburbs of Mumbai held an Iftar Party on July 24 at Lucky Restaurant near Amar Cinema in Chembur.

Quaiser Khalid, additional commissioner of police (east region), Niket Kaushik, additional commissioner of police (crime), MLA Nawab Malik, MLA Abu Asim Azmi, Dr Zahir Kazi, president of Anjuman-I-Islam, DCP (Zone-VI), Lakhmi Guatam, DCP (ZoneVII), Mahesh Ghurye, ACP (Deonar Divison) Shridhar Dhage, Chembur senior PI Prahlad Panaskar, Govandi senior PI Balchandra Rane, Shivajinagar senior PI Radhesham Agarwal, Mankhurd senior PI Shankarsingh Rajput, Chembur crime PI Sanjay Khanvilkar and other police officials and guests were present on the occasion.

RINGWORM ALERT! definitely emerging these days.

“The response to routine medication is partial, so the infection returns. In fact, in certain cases, the response to even fungicides that are supposed to kill the fungus is not the way it used to be before,” said Dr. Jadhav.

Speaking about the possible reasons for resistance to routine drugs, Dr. Jadhav said, “Resistance develops over a period of time. It may be because of sub-optimal therapy where the dosage was not adequate for a complete cure or because of not completing the

course of medication. Another reason could be the frequent use of the medicine for minor fungal infections or for a skin ailment that doesn’t require that medication.”

“This resistance adds to the cost and time of the therapy. Medicines for such resistant cases are more expensive and need to be taken for an extended time period. And when it comes to a family, all members need to be treated simultaneously to prevent further spread of the infection,” added Dr. Shah. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

Preventive measures to avoid fungal infections:

Wear loose cotton clothes and undergarments Avoid wearing wet/damp clothes throughout the day. Carry spare dry clothes that you can change into Dry yourself well after a bath Use antifungal dusting powder liberally two to three times a day Do not indulge in self medication of any kind if experiencing signs of skin infection and consult a doctor immediately

into oblivion. He added that the MCA was allowed only 10 to 15 per cent construction. However, the association engaged in illegal construction of 24 per cent.

Replying to the query, Samant stated that the BMC in a proposal in 2005 had ruled the land be given to MCA. However, in 2009 the BMC issued a stop work notice to the MCA on the grounds of illegal construction which was confirmed by the state government.

However, the state government later vacated the stay. He added Ramdas Kadam & Vasant Davkhare that as per DC Rule 1991 the conKadam stated that the MCA was struction of the MCA was legal and given the land which was meant that the MCA had carried out only for a playground, for the promo- 10 to 15 per cent construction. tion of cricket. Instead the MCA Samant further stated that 67 per built liquor bars and an edifice cent of the area has been kept aside that would pale a five star hotel for the locals to use as playground.

Raising a supplementary query, Kiran Pawaskar (NCP) stated that the Supremo Club opposite Matoshree Club in Jogeshwari also charged membership fees of Rs.10 to Rs.12 lakh. He sought to remind the opposition that the MCA was not a political organization and that it was once headed by former Sena chief minister Manohar Joshi.

Kadam added that the land given to MCA was on a No Loss No Profit basis and instead the association was charging a membership fee of Rs. 9 to Rs 12. lakhs. Ashok Jagtap (Congress) wanted the government to impose vigilance on the activities of these clubs. Replying to the queries, Samant stated that it was for the BMC to frame the rules in this connection.

NCP-Oppn lock horns over propriety of holding debate over irrigation scams

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uling NCP members and BJPShiv Sena-PWP opposition members in the legislative council locked horns over the propriety of holding a debate over the latter’s resolution on the irrigation scams. The NCP members argued that the house could not debate on the role of the Governor of Maharashtra and added that the matter was subjudice before the Bombay High Court. The issue led to the chair adjourning the proceedings four times before winding up for the day.

Earlier in the day when the house took up the BJP led opposition moved resolution on the issue, Deputy Chairman Vasant Davkhare ruled that the HC had given an interim order on the issue. He stated that all the members of the house should stick to the terms of reference of the resolution and reminded them that the matter was subjudice and wanted the house to

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take care of the fact. However, later in the day Council Deputy Chairman Davkhare ruled that he was halting the debate on the resolution which sparked off a heated exchange between the NCP and BJP members.

However, the division in the opposition ranks of the BJP-Shiv Sena was in the open. The Leader of the opposition Vinod Tawde was ready for a debate sans any reference to the matter pending before the High Court. While Ramdas Kadam (Sena)

Thousands could lose jobs Petition against government circular on Backward Class

By Philip Varghese

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n an interesting development in the Bombay High Court, a 47year-old teacher by profession has approached the court with a writ petition challenging the legality and validity of the Government Circular dated 18.05.2013 which allegedly threatens the jobs of thousands of Government employees and officers belonging to ‘Backward Class’ who could not submit their respective caste certificates to the scrutiny committee for the purpose of caste validation till this date.

The petitioner, Mahendra Harischandra Chogale, President of Raigad Zilla Koli Samaj and Samajik Vikas Sanstha, has filed the petition on behalf of Mahadev Koli community, which reportedly forms a major sub community out of total ‘Koli’ community.

According to petition filed by advocate Ganesh Sovani, representing the petitioner in this matter, “This community has a population around 90 lakh in the state and it is to be noted that the government has already appointed a committee in February 2013 to study the report submitted by the then Education Minister Sudhir Joshi Committee in 2002 which had pointed out how the members of ‘Backward Class’ falsely claim to be the members of SC or ST, and take an undue advantage of the caste certificate by the dubious means by taking recourse to ‘similarity in names’. This newly formed committee, which came into existence by way of Government Notification Dated 25.02.2013, is still to submit its report on or before 24.08.2013, then there is no propriety of issuing the Government Circular in question dated

18.05.2013, as it would amount to putting a cart before the horse. This new committee is supposed to suggest the ways and means as to how the ‘menace’ of procuring the false caste certificates could be curbed.”

The petition has sought quashing and setting aside the said Government Circular on the ground of being ‘unreasonableness’ and has also demanded that Dhas Committee report that was tabled on the floor of Maharashtra Legislative Council on 26.07.2010 be seriously debated and its recommendation should also be implemented, if necessary after getting it studied through experts. “This is a multifaceted petition which also seeks protection to those retired and pension enjoying Government Employees who would not be able to submit their caste certificates on or before 31.07.2013 for want of knowledge of the impugned Government Circular Dated 18.05.2013. The government ought to have sufficiently advertised through the print and electronic media to make all the government employees aware of the issuance of Circular dated 18.05.2013 and such employees who could not submit their caste certificates to the Scrutiny committee before the stipulated date, they stand to lose their jobs, who could not submit their caste certificates for validation through their Recruitment and Establishment Officers for want of knowledge of the same,” the petition stated.

The petition also said, “When the responsibility is cast upon such Recruitment and Establishment Officers to procure cast certificates from their employees for forwarding to the committee, if such officers have failed to do so, then why an employee should suffer?”

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the chair to call the AG before the house so that they could clarify their doubts about what issues they could or could not raise in a debate.

Kiran Pawaskar (NCP) argued that the opposition was not interested in raising the debate while Tawde argued that the government had not given power to the Chitale committee that is probing the scams, and that the committee probe be brought under the provisions of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Making an intervention, Minister for Industries Narayan Rane quoting rule 34 (2) (1) of the Rules of Business of the House argued that the House could not debate any issue that was under the jurisdiction of any court of the land.

Vasant Davkhare Ramesh Shendge (NCP) also quotwanted the house to call the Advo- ing the same rule book argued that cate General to the house and seek as per rule 34 (4) the house could clarifications from him about what not also debate issues related to the issues they could raise. He also office of the Governor. Kadam arwanted the house to postpone the gued that the house in the past has debated on issues that were subjudebate till July 29.

Diwakar Raote (Sena) also urged dice matters.

Audit comes cheap!

Bringing respite to 20,000 families living in pre-1995 structures, MBMC Mayor takes initiative to slash Structural Audit fees from average of Rs.1,800 to Rs.400 per flat

MBMC Mayor Catlin Pereira with officials from the civic body and representatives of the companies empanelled to undertake audit.

By Suresh Golani

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n a much needed respite for thousands of families living in pre-1995 buildings of MiraBhayandar, the NCP-led alliance governing the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), has decided to make a significant slash in the structural audit fees.

As against the lump-sum charges of Rs.32,000 and Rs.52,000 for a 4-storey and 7 storey building respectively, residents will now have to pay just Rs.400 per flat for the audit of their structures. The action comes pursuant to MBMC Mayor Catlin Pereira’s high level meeting with civic officials and representatives from a panel of five companies which have been

authorised to conduct structural audit on behalf of the municipal corporation.

While 56 buildings housing 1,891 families are already on the list of rickety structures for the past several years, the civic administration had issued notices under the BPMC Act to as many as 1,267 pre1995 buildings, asking them to conduct structural stability tests.

However owing to the exorbitant charges, the occupants of just 51 buildings have so far responded to the notices and submitted the stability status certificates to the concerned ward offices. “Already facing a threat of eviction, the residents living in pre-1995 structures are mostly from the middle class and lower middle class sections of society and

cannot afford such high fees. This decision will definitely help ease their woes,” said Advocate Ravi Vyas, an NCP corporator and president of Bhayandar (West) ward committee, which has several such structures under its jurisdiction.

In the meanwhile, the MBMC has also formed 12 squads comprising of junior engineers and tax department officials who are carrying out inspections to identify extremely dangerous structures in the twin-city. “We intended to carry out the audit, however due to financial constraints, housing society members were unable to do so.

But now, with a drastic cut in the existing fee structure, things will become quite easy for us,” said Sanjay Nandu.

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Nitty-gritty of ‘Impact Journalism’

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“The real sin with Social Security is that it’s a long-term rip-off and a short-term scam.”

— Tony Snow

MPs’ letter to Obama with forged signatures I

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AS anybody heard of ‘Impact Journalism’? What is it, in the first place? According to the founder of Sparknews, Christian de Bolaredon, ‘Impact Journalism’ is reporting stories that bring hope and concrete K is atrocious that forged signatures solutions at both local and global levels, alerthave appeared in a letter some mem- ing the reader of difficulties ahead while sibers of parliament have sent to U.S. multaneously suggesting solutions. As the founder of Sparknews concedes, stories such President Obama asking him not to as these “are often hard to find”. What is give a visa to Narendra Modi. The let- painfully also to be admitted, the average reter is said to have 65 signatures of MPs porter does not think that it is part of his job to belong to most of the parties in parlia- suggest solutions to problems he has covered.

Take, for instance, the first rape case in ment – including those of Congress Delhi that commanded so much attention. In and CPI(M) members. reporting it, what ‘solutions’ could a reporter In the first place, no such letter possibly suggest? That young women should should have been sent to the head of a not travel alone at night? That they should, if foreign state. It is wrong that Indians they have no option, carry a knife with them? should complain to foreign heads re- Such solutions would invariably invite negareaction from women themselves. Offergarding domestic disputes. And then, it tive ing ‘solutions’ no doubt is a decent thing to was wrong that an elected chief minis- do. But making them acceptable is a hard nut ter of a state should be maligned and to crack. The Sparknews story made news in The Times of India (June 22) Mangalore edibe shown in poor light.

A latest discovery is that an NRI liv- tion. It would seem that the organisation invited editors of major newspapers to give ing in the U.S. is behind the move. It is more space to “inspiring initiatives and 22 panecessary that a probe should be or- pers agreed. The names of these papers are dered to find out who really are behind not provided nor did The Times of India provide the address of Sparknews. But the paper the move. that only a month earlier, in May, it As many as nine members whose sig- revealed launched a new initiative called ‘I Lead India’, natures appear on the letter have de- to urge the youth to be the change that they nied that they even signed the letter. want to see around them. As it said: it hopes Some of them have said it is a ‘cut and to “facilitate action on important local issues paste’ exercise. They have appeared be- by young leaders in 26 cities.”

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gether commendable move worthy of emulation by all newspapers, big and small. I might add that I myself, way back in 1940-41 was teaching Kannada to illiterate leather-workers between 18 and 40 years of age at Dharavi slum. It was a most satisfying experience. It is also nice to know that The Times of India as early as August 15, 2007 was seeking to inspire the disenchanted youth through an integrated campaign that made citizens feel capable of shaping India’s future. “There is a lesson in all of us. Instead of passing the buck or blaming circumstances, it’s time we took the onus on ourselves to lead India.” All this of course, has nothing to do with journalism as such. It comes under the rubric of “Social Service” which can be replicated not just by Corporates but even by individuals. What is more relevant, so far as any newspaper is concerned, is the role of the editor – and his

preferences’ is increasingly the editorial line”.

The problem here is: “Who should determine editorial policy”. Should an editor have the right to promote his own whims and fancies?

What sort of “freedom” is that? Are editors Gods that they are always on the right side of news? This is a matter for nation-wide discussion, not only among journalists themselves but among readers. Meanwhile, one may ask whatever happened in the Zee Extortion Case in which the news network was alleged to have demanded Rs. 100 crore in return for rolling back its campaign against steel tycoon Navin Jindal’s alleged misdemeanours in coal block allocation. Who is keeping developments on the case away from readers? Again, in the matter of the Ishrat case, how many newspapers have provided appropriate background information?

Fishy angle to Ishrat killing

Hindustan Times (July 8) has provided a part of the conversation that Lashkar-eTaiba’s Pakistani commander Muzammil had with two of the men killed along with Ishrat Jahan. The conversation had to be ‘decoded’.

There was reference to paanch number machlee (Fish No. 5) which was decoded as meaning Narendra Modi. There was reference to other ‘fishes’. The late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was ‘Fish No. 1; VHP leader Pravin Thogadia was ‘Fish No. 2’ and Ashok Singhal ‘Fish No. 3’. Writes Hindustan Times: “The intercepts, accessed by Hindustan Times reveal Muzammil – wanted in the 26/11 Mumbai atM.V. Kamath tacks case – reportedly gave coded instrucfore the media and declared they have relationship with the publisher/promoter. As tions to Jishan Johar, alias Abdul Ghani to no knowledge about the letter and they early as 21 January, 2003 The Hindu carried eliminate Modi. Johar was among the three Actually, it seems, the paper had started So- an article by Sandeep Bhushan, a former TV men killed with Ishrat Jahan by the Gujarat have never signed it. It is clear that the letter to Obama is part of the ongoing cial Impact Awards in 2011 “as an attempt to journalist who teaches at Jamia Millia Islamia. Police in Ahmedabad in June 2004 in what is honour the activities of many faceless change Bhushan noted the “growing intervention of campaign against Narendra Modi who makers in NGOs, Corporates and the Govern- owners promoters in determining the news alleged to have been a fake encounter. The has been hailed by his party as a can- ment who have quietly worked to transform content in TV broadcast news networks, police claim they were LeT operatives plotdidate for the post of the prime minis- the lives of millions of marginalised Indians”. while condemning “the growing micro-man- ting Modi’s assassination”.

Is this sufficient justification for ter. There is a sustained move to dent The Awards, it turns out, focussed on five crit- agement of newsgathering operations by pro- theQuestion: police to enter into a fake encounter and moters”.

How much power do editors of ical sectors like Education, Health Care, his image. That the signatures of some Environment and Advocacy/Em- so-called “national” newspapers exercise on kill Ishrat and her three male friends?

Congress MPs appear on the letter Livelihood, What is more, when one writes about this powerment. The Times Group apparently had their own? Bhushan emphasised that “editoshows that the party supports the also launched a Teach India Campaign in rial control is tight with regard to reportage alleged fake encounter, shouldn’t one refer to move. The party however has been 2008 as an initiative to teach spoken English involving private corporations”. Some news- all alleged ‘fake encounters’ that had taken in the past and were conveniently forsilent on the latest mud-slinging at- to under-privileged youth. According to the papers do not even provide the name of the place paper, the British Council was on board for editors as if such an individual does not exist. gotten? Why should the government take cogtempt.

As Bhushan again noted: “The promoters” nisance of only the Ishrat case and not similar designing the curriculum and for training the President Obama must have been volunteers and teachers who will be impart- line – his whims and fancies, idiosyncracies instances in the past in other – and Congressimmensely amused. He knows now ing the curriculum to the learners. An alto- and perhaps, most damagingly his ‘political ruled – states? Will the UPA kindly answer?

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that some of the signatures have been forged. It is unlikely that he will respond to the letter which contains forged signatures.

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Vol. XXIX No. 105

The Ordinary as a Doorway to the Extraordinary W

HEN I was younger, the ordinary sounded boring. I wanted big success, big love, big highs and couldn’t understand anyone who didn’t.

After decades of pushing the proverbial boulder up the mountain, I reached (what I’d imagined as) the top.

And here’s what the top felt like: Immense satisfaction and gratitude at reaching so many people; exhaustion as big as the gratitude; and being so busy responding to requests for various things that I forgot (or was too busy to notice) that I had a husband, family, dog, garden, an exaltation of hummingbirds outside my window. And although I live in a forest, I forgot the trees themselves. I forgot about anything that wasn’t supporting or contributing to the extraordinary life I was too tired to enjoy.

In Into Thin Air, Jon Kraukauer writes that when he reached the top of Mt. Everest he

realized (this is a paraphrase) it was just a square piece of earth with colored flags flapping in the wind. He stopped there for a few minutes and then, exhausted and depleted from climbing 57 hours, he immediately began the descent. After he returned home, he said that what he most appreciated was “being able to get up in the middle of the night, barefoot, and walk to the bathroom.”

MATTER & SPIRIT Like many of us, I believed that there was a destination where the extraordinary (with no down sides) lived.

After banging my head against the wall of “it’s out there, it has to be out there” thousands of times, I realized I’d spent my life trying to earn something that was already mine. It turns out that the true extraordinary isn’t reserved for special people or big

achievements or red-carpet-moments. It’s extraordinary to write a book, and it’s extraordinary to eat a grilled cheese sandwich with tomatoes and mustard. It’s extraordinary to meet a famous person, and it’s extraordinary to meet the eyes of a grocery store cashier. When I pay attention to what is in front of me, the seemingly ordinary things are backlit with the extraordinary: the hum of the refrigerator, the yellow sponge, the trill of a finch.

Now, instead of lurching forward, I step back. Instead of looking for the extraordinary, I look at it. If I get breathless or anxious that I am falling behind and that everyone else will get there before me, I remind myself that the top is just a square of earth you pass on your way down. And that no moment, no place, is better than this breath, this foot touching the cool floor in the middle of the night.

— Geneen Roth

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LETTERS

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RAINY NIGHTMARE ROCKS MUMBAI

THAT sinking feeling returned as the rains continued to lash Mumbai. People on their way to work suffered through their commute. In the name of tax, too much money has been extracted from Mumbaikars without any results. This situation takes place every year and we find ourselves trapped without an escape route.

The BMC has failed miserably time and again. Mumbai’s lifeline, the local trains, was disrupted as tracks were flooded, and the pathetic state of the roads added fuel to the fire. The public transport system failed to operate with the crowds collected due to the absence of trains.

Women passengers suffered the most as they could not jump out of stationary trains, neither could they get into overcrowded trains and buses. In all, it was a pathetic sight to see people suffer at every nook and corner of the city. It is time to tighten the screws of the BMC officials, as two more months of rain are

Uniform Civil Code needed THE Apex Court has rightly expressed its inability to decide what the appropriate marriageable age for a girl should be. The anomalies prevalent between the personal laws of different religions are the root cause of such discrepancies.

Unless a Uniform Civil Code is put in place, it would be futile for litigants to seek relief. As long as a ‘secular’ dispensation is at the helm of affairs, the present state of chaos is bound to continue.

— Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

left to be borne and unless drastic measures are taken, the situation will deteriorate further. It is raining misery indeed.

— R.S. Meenakshi, Ghatkopar

he did not know. The bigger the celebrity in our country, the bigger the controversy generated and the bigger the charges mostly because of vested interests. If Salman was guilty of anything, he should have been charged ages ago with an appropriate punishment for a person involved in an accident.

One hopes the judgment is in the actors favor as he has already suffered over something which happened by accident.

THE law in our country moves at a snail’s pace and one is really shocked that actor Salman Khan has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder in a hit-and-run case after 11 years of the incident taking place.

The case has been kept ‘alive’ for so many years only because a celebrity is involved. ‘Culpable homicide’ refers to an intention to murder and one wonders why Salman would want to murder somebody whom

Modi is not 'secular', without clarifying his concept of secularism.

Sen should know that under Modi, Gujarat is the most progressive state in the country. Being an economist, Sen should have studied the economic crisis and advised the government on dealing with it. He is not known to have served the country productively at before making Modi, who has contributed to Gujarat, better than him.

— Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion

— T. M. Uday Shankar

— S.N.Kabra, Goregaon

Unacceptable treatment

Beef up security

Slow justice

for about $46,000. The IBL tried to control the damage by promising to increase the duo’ssalaries to $50,000 each, but it did not help. A disappointed Ashwini said it was not the money but the treatment that hurt them the most. They have brought honour to the country and were looking forward to the tournament.

Sport is not about the money but the pride in excelling in the game and doing well for the country.

SUBMERGED! Mumbai reeled under torrential rains which crippled the public transport system and brought the city to a standstill.

INDIA’S top two women’s doubles players Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa are hurt at the way they IT was often said that security were treated at the Indian Badguards do nothing but sleep, but the minton League (IBL) auction. The words seem to ring true even today. only doubles team to win a bronze Even guards from established secu- in the World Championships, Jwala rity agencies are lazy and spend and Ashwini were rightly named the their time chatting during the day icons of the league but had their and napping in the night and this base price reduced by half – from has been observed in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

As police departments have observed, most appointees lack basic training and wear uniform only to ‘act’ as security guards. They do not know to respond in cases of emergency. Most are on a double duty and are unable to stay vigilant. To stop this, hourly checks by an authorised supervisor is necessary.

Agencies should adopt proper training methods ensure a police verification. Societies should also issue identity cards and ensure that the entry and exit of maids and househelps are recorded correctly by the security guards.

— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

LIFE in Mumbai came to a near standstill on 24 July following a local administration warning of heavy rain concurring with ex-

tremely high tides measuring up to 4.95 meters. Schools were ordered to close down and people were directed to stay at home unless travel was really essential.

The entire scene reminded me of July 26, 2005 when Mumbai received record rainfall which inundated the city for days, particularly when the showers turned heavy earlier in the day.

The municipal corporation could not set up pumps to evacuate floodwater into the sea due to the high tides. The rain however, subsided by the afternoon though the sky remained cloudy foretelling heavy rainfall later in the evening.

According to the weather department the city received 215 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours, one of the highest this season.

Traffic was diverted in many parts of the city as low-lying areas remained flooded while the traffic police sent out SMSes about the

NOT DONE: After bringing India into the public eye with their performance at the World Championships, Gutta and Ponnappa were treated shabbily.

$50,000 to $25,000 – on the eve of the auction without being informed. What made it worse was the paltry sum they were OF bought for–Jwala for LETTER THE DAY $31,000 and Ashwini for $25,000 – much less than what their earlier base price would have fetched them. Surprisingly, Pradnya Gadre, who is yet to make a mark at the international level, was bought

Modi’s better than Sen

Unabashed behaviour

Amartya Sen has stated that Modi should not be the PM with reference to the 2002 riots. He assumes that

THE attack on the Aditi restaurant because of its satire against the Congress on its bills is unfortunate

closure of important roads. However, local trains and BEST buses plied behind schedule while train services on both lines were affected.

— K V Raman, Malad

Mumbai experienced a heavy downpour. Here are the possible reasons for the rains....

Shotgun sinha bowled a googly to modi Youth congress took sena’s job Salman/srk turned friends New pothole was inaugurated Royal baby was born Milk was getting pure, water was needed Polished fruits on stalls needed a wash Rice plate, portions got smaller Our trains were getting punctual Rakhi sawant turned activist — Altaf H. Ladiwala, Bandra

and shameful particularly because it seems mannerless in a city like Mumbai. The response could have been presented in any other way that can match what the restaurant owner did, rather than resorting to an attack. If we look around we can see that brands like Amul also present their view on almost every issue, but till today nobody has done something like this against them. We have the democratic right to present our views, but must keep in mind others’ sentiments as well. However there was nothing written on bill that so provocative that some one had to go to such a level.

— Bhavesh Jani, Nala Sopara

WILL HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? IT is indeed very shocking to note that 65 MPs sent a signed letter to Barack Obama, asking him to deny Narendra Modi a visa and shun his US visit. One shudders to think whether history will repeat itself.

The past indicates that there was strife between the kings, princes and nawabs of various states where they accepted the aid of foreign countries ultimately allowing the British to rule India. It seems like these MPs want Obama to interfere in our national affairs when it is well known that no foreign country should interfere in the internal affairs of another country. Our MPs forget that the US has already stated that Gujarat is the most favourable state for investment in India, and it is because of this opinion that a US business delegation visited Gujarat and met Modi. At the same time, Rajnath Singh should also not try too hard to get Modi a visa.

We should be proud of our country, and have confidence in our national dignity and honour. The 65 MPs who have behaved irresponsibly however, should be should be ostracised and punished for jeopardizing our sovereignty.

— S.P.Sharma, Napean Sea Road

EMBARASSMENT: The need to denounce Modi has overtaken our politicians with such force that they will go to any extent to prove him wrong.

THE petition to US President Barack Obama by 65 Indian MPs seeking the denial of a visa to Narendra Modi is certainly a move befitting our ‘secular’ polity. However, I would like to request our honourary law makers to include one more person who should also be denied an American or other visa for the violation of human rights: Yasin Mallick.

Will the ‘protectors’ of the sacrosanct principle of ‘Sarv Dharm Samabhav’ apply the same yardstick to this resident of the J&K? — Arun Malankar, Kalina

It is so shameful that some of our MPs have admitted that they have THE latest incident of seeking for- either not signed the letter to Preseign assistance in an attempt to fix ident Obama or their signatures a political rival, reminds me of a have been forged. They have similar case in our own history made a fool of themselves in the during the 1190s. To defeat Prithvi- eyes of the American media and raj Chauhan, his father-in-law President. It is shocking that the Jaichand, invited Muhammad blind hatred for Modi is driving Ghori to attack India. The result of our MPs to indulge in such dethis treacherous deed is evident plorable and shameful acts. What for all to see. Let us hope that the sort of governance can these peoage old maxim ‘History repeats it- ple deliver to our country? They self’ does not hold good for this have now put a ‘rubber stamp’ on the accusations that many of our modern day Indian scenario.

— Jorhat Singh, Kandivli (W) MPs are fraudulent, corrupt and scamsters.

— Harischandra Parshuram, Juhu

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Section B includes chapters 8 to 15.

SCIENCE IS ADVENTURE

Chapter 8 – Understanding Metals and Non-metals Here we will study about the properties of metals and non-metals, occurrence of metals and corrosion of metals.

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

— Edwin Powell Hubble Kudos to the team of experts who have prepared the text book of Science and Technology.

The book is very attractive, student friendly, easy to use and filled with simple diagrams.

One of the highlights of this text book is the shift from deductive to an inductive reasoning. It helps to foster interest in the subject.

Many activities are included in each chapter wherein the students have to apply scientific principles to simple, real-life situations.

Time spent setting up demonstrations is well spent. A demo shown is not just entertainment but has universal appeal and it is scientifically stimulating to young and old alike.

Numerical questions are given at the end of the chapter to improve the computational ability of the students.

Clarity of questions has been given maximum priority and a number of activities leading to questions on Higher Order Thinking Skills have been included.

In this revised edition, two new chapters relating to environmental issues have been added. Sustaining the environment is of vital importance today and students need to be active participants in the process of preserving the environment.

Chapter 9 – Amazing world of Carbon Compounds Organic chemistry is also known as chemistry of carbon compounds.

Chapter 10 – Life’s Internal Secrets An amazing lesson which teaches about various life processes in organisms.

Susan John Holy Name High School, Fort SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – 1

Chapter 2 – The Magic of Chemical Reactions Science sometimes seems like magic!

This lesson deals with chemical equations, writing equations and balancing equations. It also teaches us the various types of chemical reactions.

Chapter 5 – All about Electromagnetism You must have seen a transformer on a road, electric door bell, radio, electric generator etc. Have you ever thought about how they work? The answer is electromagnetism.

Chapter 6 – Wonders of Light Part I This chapter deals with convergence and divergence of light, images formed by concave mirror and convex lens, functioning of lens in human beings, problems of vision and their remedies. Perform the activities given to make the lesson interesting and easy to comprehend.

Chapter 7 – Wonders of Light Part II This chapter is about refraction, dispersion and scattering of light. As you study this topic remember to relate it to ‘National Science Day.’

Chapter 13 – Mapping our Genes A very interesting lesson which deals with inheritance, hereditary and evolution.

Chapter 15 – Striving for better Environment (Part II) Remember, ‘When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.’

This chapter gives the use of efficient and eco-friendly technology and sustainable use of resources. It also deals with enforcement of acts, laws and policies.

The text book will fully acquaint the students with the subject and the types of questions which are expected at the board examination. A thorough study will enable the students to pass their board examination with flying colours. Good Luck!

Chapter 1- School of elements An interesting chapter wherein we learn as we take a walk with scientist Dobereiner who talks about his triads. Limitations here led to what is known as British chemist Newland’s Octaves. This was modified by the Russian chemist Dimitri Mendeleev to form the Periodic Table. Further research led to Modern Periodic Table with 118 elements.

Chapter 4 – The Electric Spark This lesson is about electric current, electrical circuits, resistance of a system of resistors, heating effect of electric current and its applications.

Chapter 12 – The Life Cycle This chapter is about reproduction, modes of reproduction, human reproduction and reproductive health.

Chapter 14 – Striving for better Environment (Part I) It is said, ‘In an underdeveloped country, don’t drink the water; in a developed country, don’t breathe the air.’ This means that we have polluted the earth. This chapter explains in detail the various types of pollution and its effects.

The text book is divided into Section A and Section B. Section A includes chapters 1 to 7.

Chapter 3 – The Acid Base Chemistry ‘Poor Willie worked in a chemistry lab. Poor Willie is no more. For what he thought was H2O was H2SO4!’

This chapter focuses on the characteristics of acids and bases, strength, ionization and reactivity of different acids and bases. It also includes salts useful in daily life.

Chapter 11 – The Regulators of Life This chapter starts with the meaning of co-ordination.

It then goes on to explain the co-ordination in plants and human beings.

CRITERIA: This year the Board Exam Paper will be of 80 marks.

Duration: 3 hours.

ADC copies are available at

Unlike last year, both the sections have to be answered in the same booklet.

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The Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) will be included in the question paper itself. For Section A, Q.1 (b) and for Section B, Q.5 (b) will be of multiple choices from the 15 practicals to be done in the laboratory.

The Practical Exam of 20 marks will be conducted by the school.

Section A –

Physics Chemistry Envt. (Chapter 14)

24 marks 12 marks 4 marks

Section B –

Chemistry Biology Envt. (Chapter 15)

12 marks 24 marks 4 marks

Science surrounds us. It is everywhere in our daily lives – all day, every day!

Hope you have an adventurous journey this year!

On Monday: English

pg 16-17 See where to eat and what events and exhibitions to head to this weekend

pg 18 Find out what we think of newly opened jewellery store, Mirari

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When it comes to lifestyle, the monsoon doesn’t just mean end-of-season sales.

Spas across the city have introduced unique treatments specially customised for the dreary.

The 48hrs team scouts the city and tells you where to book an appointment

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lot of things are best enjoyed during the monsoon. The taste of bhutta, the piping hot onion bhajiyas, steaming cups of tea — all these exude a particular charm when it’s pouring outside. Similarly, a monsoon massage is another luxury to savour during this season. The best way to forget the back ache inducing potholes, umbrella bruises and frustrating public transport is by heading for a relaxing spa treatment. Several spas across the city realise this and so, we see a lot of these services introducing monsoon special therapies. To find out which ones are the best, the 48hrs team went scouring and brought you the results.

Sofitel’S SoSpa: Short & Sweet Sofitel’s SoSpa at Bandra Kurla Complex has introduced two monsoon special therapies — the Customised Massage With Precious Stones (`3,500) and the Herbal Poultice Relaxing Back Massage (`1,800). The moment they mentioned a back massage, I couldn’t resist and chose to give the precious stones massage a miss. SoSpa is clearly a luxury spa and you can gauge that the moment you enter. While the interiors of the hotel are opulent to say the least, SoSpa’s décor will leave you >> The interiors of the spa room at SoSpa has a soothing effect to it

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awestruck. The rooms are spacious, with a roomy washroom and a lingering, light sandalwood scent to calm you down. My therapist, Daava (meaning the moon in her homeland) was the sweetest and explained why this herbal treatment was ideal for the season. The treatment uses a herbal potli, containing herbal churnam made from different herbs, which is beneficial for joint pain and teel oil mixed with various herbs which restores cartilage. The oils are warm enough to wake your skin from its dry slumber. Daava asked me whether I wanted a soft, medium or firm massage.

I asked for a medium and the pressure was perfect.

These were clearly the quickest 30 minutes of my life and when Daava said that the treatment was done, I was disappointed, not by her massage (oh it was heaven!), but the duration of it.

For the price, I was hoping it would last at least an hour. price `1,800 for 30 minutes where Sofitel, C-57, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Contact 61175000 continued on pg 14 «

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muDraa spa: for a luxurious evening There’s nothing better than a relaxing, rejuvenating break from the chaos and disarray of the rain outside and at Mudraa Spa, you’ll get nothing less. I visited the 3,000 square foot spa to experience their luxurious monsoon special. If you’re worried about travelling to the spa on a rainy day, don’t be, because it’s definitely worth trucking through muck and travelling through water logged roads. Once you push open the (extremely heavy) large wooden doors, you’re engulfed by a wave of tranquility in a lobby where speaking above a whisper seems like a crime. After waiting for them to prepare the fresh fruit scrub, I was escorted up a flight of stairs towards the foot bath area and seated on a plush sofa, while my feet were washed and pressed dry. In my spa room, I was made to lie down to experience the Papaya Body Scrub and wrap, which was a luxurious experience where I was scrubbed, exfoliated, wrapped and massaged expertly. The only downside is that it’s quite messy, so you’ll have to clock in a lot of shower time to scrub it all off. But, after the massage, it’s worth a little extra effort to get papaya and pomegranate pieces from the scrub out of your hair. And, the basil scent of the wrap lingers deliciously on your skin. Next

up was the Chakra Balancing using Hot Stones.

Chakra Balancing aside, there are several reasons to opt for this treatment. My therapist was so good, I couldn’t tell where her hands let off and the stones began. The massage was deft, quick but not hurried and so luxurious that I felt like royalty after the relaxing hour.

After another shower to wash the oil off, I was treated to a calming facial, perfect for sensitive skin, without too much scrubbing, poking or prodding. Instead of feeling like my skin was being peeled off, I felt soothed and massaged.

The three-hour treatment may seem expensive at first glance, but it’s more than worthy of its price tag — especially since picking each treatment individually and putting them together will cost you more in any case. The treatment is apt for the monsoon because it will wash away seasonal irritation, help monsoon weary skin and keep you feeling cosy (courtesy the hot stones) and refreshed. I was smiling for hours afterward, even in the midst of a downpour. price `6,500 for 3 hours Where 1st Floor, N. K. M. International House, 178 Backbay Reclamation, Babubhai Chinai Road, Marine Drive Contact 66346662/ 66346663

aroma thai: a quiCkie The monsoon and bad feet go hand-in-hand.

And unfortunately, I know that well. Mucky streets mean your feet get dirty, unreliable public transport means they get tired walking and wearing closed shoes leads to several other problems. But, don’t fret as Aroma Thai promises to help out with their Head to Toe Signature Massage. They first cleanse your feet with a mint and lemongrass foot scrub. This is followed by an intense pure aroma oil massage that improves lymphatic fluid circulation. The massage was good; my therapist used an ample amount of pressure. However, there were some aspects that left me a little… distracted. My therapist’s vibrating cellphone, an amusing bout of hiccups from another and being able to hear the flush from the rest room close by made the 90 minutes more entertaining than relaxing.

Would I go back? Yes, not just for the foot massage but for the back massage that was doled out after. Bones cracked and knots kneaded, it gets a thumbs up from me. If 90 minutes is too long for you, they have a Foot Sampler massage for `925 that lasts only half an hour. Overall, a quick but intense experience. price `1,725 for 90 minutes Where Outlets in Bandra, Breach Candy, Kurla, Malad and Ghatkopar Contact 26056871

riChfeel spa: in lavenDer heaven It takes more than a run-off-the-mill massage to fix the damage done by a painful Monday at work. My apprehensions were put to rest by the enchanting Asian décor, rubescent interiors and the waft of peppermint. After a quick form filling process, my therapist led me to my room and so began my Aroma Massage. I picked lavender oil and my masseuse skillfully controlled the pressure, making sure it was not painful. I was in seventh lavender heaven by the end of the relaxing experience which culminated in steam and a shower. Their eye for detail really won me over. The room had everything, from Bisleri bottled water to a hairdryer, Set Wet hair gels and Q-tips. The green tea post massage made Richfeel my favourite spa in the city. Don’t be fooled by the deceptively dingy look, take a peep inside and we guarantee, you won’t leave without a massage. price `2,800 for 60 minutes Where Richfeel Spa, Sagar Mansion, 40 Bhulabhai Desai Road.

Contact 23516228

>> Get a hot stone massage to ease away your aches and pains and to get a little warm during the monsoon

Caressaa Day spa: Blissful relaxation

After a tiring, pollution-heavy commute to Saki Naka, any spa treatment less than perfect would have been a big disappointment. However, Caressaa Day Spa surprised me — from the light and nature inspired tunes playing in the background to the Iwish-it-never-ended hot stone body massage. The manager of the cosy spa told me that the Hot Stone therapy was perfect for the monsoon and so, I opted for an hour and a half long session of the same. The treatment started with some much needed stretching of my various body muscles and the therapist expertly kneaded and massaged all my pressure points — I was already in bliss and the treatment hadn’t even begun.

As far as the actual treatment is concerned, I just let myself slip into a reverie of sorts with a feeling of relaxation spreading through my body.

I don’t think there was a single muscle of my body that the therapist missed during the massage. By the end of it, which came too soon, I was in an exhilarated mental state and a completely revived physical one. The Hot Stone massage at Caressaa Day spa is worth every paisa you’ll be spending on it. Do not miss out on this one.

Trust us. price `4,500 for 90 minutes Where Caressaa Day Spa, Peninsula Grand Hotel, Saki Naka, Andheri (E) Contact 28531111

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Marathi theatre festival at NCPA I

If you’re a Marathi theatre aficionado, NCPA’s forthcoming Marathi theatre festival is not something to miss out on.

Dev Goswami tells you more about what you can look forward to

>> National Centre for Performing Arts hosts Pratibimb, a Marathi theatre festival. Apart from watching the plays, you also get to be a part of a discussion with the cast and crew of the play after the performance

f you want to treat yourself to contemporary Marathi theatre, then keep your next weekend free as the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) is hosting Pratibimb — a Marathi theatre festival that aims to promote Marathi theatre and its understanding. You can catch some amazing plays at the festival and each play will be followed by a discussion with the cast and crew of the play.

The five-day festival will showcase six plays in all. On Friday, you can catch Dream Society, the story of a writer who wants to peep into the dreams of other people, but has been forbidden by the society and the judiciary.

Saturday will play host to Mele Undir, a two-hour abstract play that explores and exposes the turbulent and contradictory ulterior motives. Sunday will have you catching Shivacharitra Ani Ek, which taps on the seldom touched topic of the conflict between Brahmins and nonBrahmins. Ek Diwas Mathakade, which showcases the story of a young man in the prime of his life, searching for a guide, too will be staged later that day.

On Monday, the Experimental Theatre will lend its stage to Khoon Karaychay, which is a thrilling story of a murdermystery novelist and a struggling actor, while Tuesday will witness In Min Teen, which is based on the one-act play The Park and tries to show that there is a beast hidden in every person.

The plays are interesting and the discussions post the staging make the festival much more insightful. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get exposed to Marathi theatre. Tickets are priced at `200 and `150 and for more information, you can log on to their website www.ncpamumbai.com.

When August 2 to 6, 6.30pm (Sunday: 3pm & 6.30pm) Where NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Churchgate Contact 66223737

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« EVENT ANNIVERSARY

Khazana — a festival of Ghazals

CELEBRATIONS AT AVE 29 Be a part of ave 29’s CeleBration this WeeKenD Celebrate with Ave 29 this weekend as they complete an entire year of hosting events, exhibitions, pop up restaurants and workshops. The two-day celebration brings two great events. Their first event, which is taking place today, is called Oriental Express and will be a night that’s full of smells, sights, sounds and tastes of the East. Enjoy delicious food, a do-ityourself noodle bar and great Sake Bombs to keep the party going. Along with the shopping and a mouth watering meal, there will also be games such as Jenga and Pick-up sticks.

On their anniversary on Saturday, they are hosting an all-day event called Eclectic Indulgence with meat, cheese, wine and dessert for you to indulge in. Brands such as Pure Sin Chocolates, Redwook Creek Wines, California, Cakes on Cups, Spices and Flavours Restaurant and Rewa Spa will be participating.

Managing partners of Ave 29, Pia Shivdasani and Atmika Didwania, say, “We have received tremendous support and encouragement for Ave 29 in the past year. To celebrate our success, we are bringing in our anniversary with the Oriental Express. Additionally, we have also planned The Eclectic Indulgence with free tasting of cheese, wine, desserts and more... ending with a massage!” Head over to celebrate with the studio.

When July 26, 8pm - 12am; July 27, 3pm - 7pm Where Ave 29, 4 Kohinoor Mansion, 29 Hughes Road Contact 23804981

>> Your Chin (solo project of Sky Rabbit’s vocalist Raxit Tewari) will perform tomorrow at LFTC

« GIG LFTC’S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

the Mavyns, the BiCyCle Days & your Chin on the Bill as lftC turns tWo

This Saturday’s Live from the Console (LFTC) gig is a special one, not just because it’s their second anniversary, but also because of the fantastic lineup. After an uncomfortably long hiatus with whispers of the band disbanding, Mumbai based band, The Mavyns are back. Another performance will be the long awaited debut show of Bangalore based The Bicycle Days who also recently released their album titled Calamitunes.

Your Chin, solo project of Sky Rabbit’s vocalist Raxit Tewari, will be kickstarting the event with its breezy electro-pop tunes. Before the musical performances, there will be a screening of the documentary Searching For Sugar Man, based on American musician Sixto Rodriguez. If you are a fan of Indian indie music, this night shouldn’t be missed. entry `250 When Tomorrow, 6pm onwards Where Mehboob Studios, Stage No.2, Hill Road, Bandra (W)

Khazana — A Festival of Ghazals is a decade old concept that began as a platform for ghazal artists to showcase their talent to an audience that appreciated their music. Talented ghazal singers of this decade such as Pankaj Udhas, Bhupinder Singh & Mitali Singh, Anup Jalota, Talat Aziz, Ahmed Hussain, Mohd. Hussain and Kavita Seth, as well as young, talented ghazal singers such as Runa Rizvi & Neha Rizvi, Sumeet Tappoo, Anita Singhvi, Sudeep Banerji & Pooja Gaitonde will perform together for a noble cause.

The proceeds from this festival will be used to raise funds for Cancer Aid and Thalassemia awareness. Executive vice president of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Devendra Bharma, says, “Being a festival that will feature India’s foremost Ghazal singers, The Oberoi, Mumbai is both honoured and proud to host this event and will endeavour to continue supporting causes and events that assist the less fortunate in Mumbai.” Donor cards for the event are priced at `5,000 per day and are available at Rhythm House, Fort.

When July 26 and 27 Where The Oberoi, Nariman Point Contact 43222701

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Event

besT In sTand-up coMedy aT The coMedy sTore

Best in Stand-up Comedy is a show hosted

by The Comedy Store featuring some of the country’s best comics who bring their accomplished repertoire of making audiences laugh out loud through their uproarious brand of humour. Catch stand-up comedians Nitin Mirani, Abish Mathew and Vipul Goyal on Saturday and Nitin Mirani, Varun Thakur and Anuvab Pal on Sunday. One of the comedians, Nitin Mirani, says, “My performance would be pretty much me talking about everything I see around myself (which also explains why I have no friends anymore). All in all, I’m excited to be sharing the stage with so many talented comedians.” Don't miss this for anything. when July 27 and 28 where The Comedy Store at blueFROG, Lower Parel contact 39895050

Exhibition

cerTIfIcaTe MasTer proGraM aT kra MasTershIp

spIrITualIsM by GurujI aruneshvar

KRA Mastership is running a Certificate Master Program called Move into the Effective Manager’s Chair, Now! The program addresses key areas of communication that cover articulation of thoughts, overcoming fear, writing, speaking and presenting with clarity and command in any situation. Chief operating officer of KRA Mastership, Kais Rahimtulla, says, “We provide expert training in skills that help you boost your work performance, career opportunities and thus, improve personal relationships.” when July 25, from 9.30pm onwards where KRA Mastership, 1014 Plaza Panchshil, Hughes Road contact www.kramastership.com

Mumbai based contemporary artist Arun Kalwankar, popularly known as Guruji Aruneshwar, is displaying his latest collection of paintings at Jehangir Art Gallery. The exhibition features paintings that illustrate the sanctity of Lord Shiva and the religious fervour associated with Him. Speaking about his exhibition, Arun says, “My present work is selffulfilling as it is created with responsibility and respect. The paintings are simply a translation of the Lord’s visions, for which there is no external motivation!” The paintings in the Spiritualism exhibition feature oil and acrylic colours. when July 30 to August 5 where Jehangir Art Gallery, MG Road, Kala Ghoda contact 9769025839

Shop GIve Green wITh hITplay.In

The popup show aT The InTerconTInenTal

Hitplay.in has introduced a new range of green products that are eco-friendly and are repurposed from products generally thrown out such as records and floppy disks. Such items have been recycled and have been made into notebooks, clocks and other products which are modern, unique, quirky and currently in demand. Some of the products on offer from this range are door latch notepads, sun/moon jars, and a Vinyl record clock. Owner of Hitplay.in, Champ Alreja, says, “There are even products made from the branches of tamarind trees such as the twig pencil and pen. It’s Hitplay’s way of giving back to Mother Earth by using products that are useless now and cause no harm to the environment. These are just some of the products in this range. The entire eco-friendly range we’ve introduced is made with the intention of ultimately giving back to mother Earth — from cradle to grave.”

Here’s your chance of doing something good for nature. where www.hitplay.in

The PopUp Show brings an eclectic mix of wonderful designers under one roof. This boutique show promises to offer highly fashionable, in-vogue merchandise with an array of international and Indian styles. The participating pool of designers includes Mayank & Shraddha Nigam, Rohan Arora, Preeti Jhawar and Zarine Khan. Owners of The PopUp Show, Surbhi Dalmia and Priyanka Agarwal, tell us, “The PopUp Show is a start to a series of boutique theme-based shows that will continue adorning our city and places around India in the near future; offering shopoholics fresh, in-vogue merchandise to whet their retail appetite.” when July 29 where The Intercontinental Hotel, Marine Drive contact 3987 9999

Food

Workshop

>> Try the Fish Provencal from blueFROG’s new menu

new Menu aT bluefroG

blueFROG has launched its new menu, with some exciting dishes and specials such as Baby Chillie Poppers with white cheddar, Crispy Pork Belly, Chicken Sliders and blueFROG Delhi’s signature dish, Shotgun Chicken. In addition to a heftier bar eats section, hearty sandwiches, grills and mains, you can also look forward to a 50% discount during lunch and great Happy Hours. The new menu is a combination of blueFROG’s à la carte, lunch and Happy Hour menu and it will be available though the day. Managing director of blueFROG, Sameer Mulchandani, says, “Our latest menu is the product of six years of research into our customer base and it is probably the most comprehensive collection of dishes that we have introduced over the years.” when Ongoing where blueFROG. Mathuradas Mills Compound, Lower Parel contact 61586158

ITalIan MaGIc aT sIlver beach café

If you’re craving authentic Italian food, then head to Silver Beach Café to try their new range of delicious pastas. The new dishes include Chive Parpadelle Aglio-e-Olio with sun dried tomato and Roasted Chicken Tortellini in blue cheese sauce.

Director and chef at Silver Beach Café, Dharmesh Karmokar, tells us, “Our main purpose is to make our customers sample a wide variety of pasta. We import most of our ingredients such as sauce, seafood and arugula leaves.” when Ongoing where Silver Beach Café, Gandhi Gram Road, Juhu contact 26208930

Travel

asIan sTreeT food aT The lalIT

The 24/7 hour café at The Lalit is holding an Asian street food festival that you must check out, especially since eating food off the side of the road isn’t your best bet this season. Satisfy your cravings with an assortment of the best street food from across the continent with Kathi rolls, Burmese Khao Suey, Singapore Chilli Crab, a Yakitori counter and a Cajun Creole station.

Executive sous chef, Prafulla Srivastava, says, “Come in and join us at The Lalit Mumbai and enjoy the lavish spread of delicacies which will definitely whet your appetite.” when Ongoing where Sahara Airport Road, Andheri (E) contact 66992222

ladIes’ nIGhT aT T.G.I.frIday's

Here’s a good excuse to head out for a drink with your girl gang and bring in the weekend early.

T.G.I.Friday’s outlets across the city are hosting ladies’ nights every Thursday and offering free cocktails to women from 6pm to 9pm. Vodka based cocktails such as Pink Lemonade, Cosmopolitan, Screw Driver and Vodka Collins will be served during this time. Giving his two bits on these nights, regional head for T.G.I.Friday’s, Bishnu Das, says, “Cocktails on the house means fun on the house! Ladies, head over to get a taste of the fun and sample some great cocktails. All this can happen only at T.G.I.Friday’s.” when Every Thursday where T.G.I.Friday's outlets at Palladium, Infiniti Mall and R City Mall contact 66155687

Take a weekend off on a beach In Goa

Monsoon TreaTs aT olIve bar & kITchen

Olive Bar & Kitchen has some great monsoon treat lined up for you this season. Their feel-good specials include Whiskey Toddy, a combination of whiskey, star anise, cinnamon and cardamom.

They’re also using toddy to create specials such as Brandy & Aniseed Toddy and Monk Toddy, as well as a drink called Cane-jito. A spokesperson for the restaurant says, “The ambience couldn't be better this monsoon — Al fresco dining, candles and old-fashioned lanterns. Sink into a chair and soak in the rainy atmosphere with your favourite cocktail.” when Ongoing where Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra and Olive, Mahalaxmi contact 43408229/ 40859596

This monsoon, enjoy the magic of the rains by the beach at Adamo — The Bellus in Goa. Adamo Hospitality, the hospitality arm of the Ajmera Group, is offering a special monsoon package at Adamo — The Bellus, Goa, with the idyllic setting of Calangute as its backdrop. Adamo — The Bellus has a beautiful setting, with 125 luxurious rooms including the Bellus suite to suit all monsoon holiday moods. The monsoon special packages at the hotel range from `15,000 plus taxes for a Regent room (for three nights and four days) to `18,000 plus taxes for a Regency room (for three nights and four days), with the added benefit of getting the fourth night complementary. The special rates mentioned above include breakfast and dinner with a compulsory meal supplement of `2,000 on MAP for double. Director of Adamo Hospitality, Harsh Ajmera, says, “We have attractions such as the beautifully landscaped 4-acre property, the longest swimming pool in Calangute, La Soin spa, Zaia Bar, a jacuzzi, pool table, chef sessions and a variety of beachside sports and games. Your nights will be filled with the magic of Adamo — The Bellus by moonlight. So, book your holiday at The Bellus today.” when Up to September 30 where Adamo — The Bellus, Calangute Beach, Goa contact 18001023266

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013

InspIred by nature

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Dev Goswami visits the newly opened jewellery store Mirari and comes away impressed by their collection of nature inspired merchandise

Madhurjya Saikia | HRM

>> Pieces like the pear bracelet, earrings shaped like butterflies and other unique designs make Mirari stand out

Where Mirari, Shopping Arcade, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santacruz (E) ContaCt 9011118822

hen it comes to jewellery, capturing the essence of nature, though it looks simple, is actually quite hard. At most you’ll come across necklaces and earrings featuring a variety of natural colours or pendants shaped like leaves and flowers. However, that’s about it and the fact that Mirari manages to go beyond that, blew me away and that’s one reason I’m talking about their collection before I introduce their store.

The store itself is quite small and looks almost like a passageway. At the end of the store is a table along with a few chairs. You can sit there and browse through their brochure (which tells you about all the pieces under the Mirari brand — even those that are not on display at the moment), speak to the store manager/in-charge about the customisations you’d like to make to their existing items or design your very own statement piece from scratch (of course their set of in-house designers will help).

Since Mirari is quite small, I appreciated the fact that number of pieces on display was not excessive, giving the store a subtle, non-blingy ambience. When I visited, they had a variety of jewellery on display including diamonds, pearls and coloured stones.

As I mentioned earlier, they go far beyond just replicating the colours of nature. For example, they have earrings in different designs which have the top part (which attaches to your ear-lobe) shaped like a peacock’s head, complete with a colour contrast to ensure that the beak stands out.

Another piece that caught my attention was a really simple pearl bracelet which had multi-coloured pearls that would remind you of pebbles on a river bank.

The peacock charm cuff (gold with emerald stones) also caught my eye —it wasn’t an unusual design, but it had a smooth and classy finish. A pair of redblue butterfly shaped earrings was also exquisite.

Mirari’s collection of diamond jewellery is also impressive but the designs are nothing extraordinary compared to the ones I had just seen.

Prices start from `9 lakhs for necklaces, `50,000 for earrings and `10,000 for rings. Quite obviously, you will need the moolah if you’re interested. But, if you are, this store is a must-visit and we are eagerly looking forward to more nature inspired jewellery from them.

« NEW LAUNCHES: FIND OUT WHAT’S JUST OUT adidas’ limited edition fragranCe

Adidas has come out with a brand new limited edition fragrance called Team Five. The fragrance has been inspired by five-a-side football and is represented by football icon Zinedine Zidane. The top notes of the fragrance include the fruity, citrusy notes of juicy Granny Smith apples and the freshness of lemon, with green facets of basil for a captivating touch. The heart notes on the other hand include aromas of lavender, clary sage and peppermint while the amber wood, pine and vanilla make up the trail.

Price `175 for 150ml Where Major retail outlets

lavie’s sling ColleCtion

If you’re a fan of the sling style when it comes to handbags, you should check out Lavie’s latest collection of sling bags. The collection is chic and feature cute designs that are sure to catch your eye. This collection is perfect for those who prefer a little bling on their accessories — the bags not only sport a shiny finish but a few of the models also come with gold chains that act as the sling.

Where Retail outlets in the city Price `2,640 onwards

Madhurjya Saikia | HRM

« STORE REVIEWS: MIRARI AND SATGURU ARTS & CRAFT

>> The clocks (above) and the art (below) stand out at Satguru Arts & Crafts

art

TIME FOR SOME

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n the 90s, when there was a dearth of home décor stores in the city, anyone who bought home décor knew Satguru; especially if they wanted art in their home or needed a new clock. I’ve been to their Bandra branch several times, so when I heard that there was a new outlet in Andheri, I had to head over to take a look.

The artsy store at Andheri is very well-placed, but the first thing I noticed was the rather obscure sign that I only spotted because I knew what it looked like. They’ll get a lot of walk-ins because of the lively fountain display by the window but the sign could easily be missed.

As is obvious from the window display, the minute you enter Satguru the water fountains hold your attention. From small to big ones in various shapes and designs, the fountains may not be a great addition to a small flat but if you've got a big enough home they're definitely worth a buy. Just make sure you can afford the `45,000 onwards price tag.

Once you walk further inside, you’ll be greeted by an orange wall, lined with a range of clocks in different shapes and sizes. They range from `1,250 to 5,000; decent

The new Satguru Arts & Crafts outlet is a great place to go for budgeted décor options. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more

prices considering some look like exorbitantly priced luxury items.

There is also a wall filled with interesting art work (from `35,000).

From traditional paintings to abstract art in dizzying patterns, the store has something to suit everyone’s taste.

But that’s not all. Walking down a narrow flight of stairs will transport you into a very different area from the modern, artsy setup on the higher level. Filled with religious idols and paintings, it’s a quiet space where you can pick up what you need from `1,250 onwards. Their range of Buddha figures stood out. They also have quirky home décor options such as coasters, frames and sculptures. What also caught my eye was a small antique fan. At just `900, the little fan (that actually works) is worth picking up.

That said, Satguru Art & Crafts is not a unique store with extraordinary goods. It’s as homely and down-toearth as you can get and there’s a lot on display — which can get a little overwhelming. But, if you’re looking for a funky wall clock, we’d recommend it. With custom framing options as well as ethnic and contemporary options, it’s also a good place for some budget art to put up in your home.

Where Satguru Arts & Crafts, New Link Road, Versova, Andheri (W) ContaCt 65120992

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013

>> The casual seating space at Hangover has cubicles that are conducive to conversation

Madhurjya Saikia | HRM

A drunken mistake?

The lanes around Khar are filled with a few popular restaurants and bars.

Hangover is the latest to join the gang and Dev Goswami finds out how it fares

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>> The chicken (top) and paneer (bottom) starters are best avoided but the fish fingers (middle) are worth a try. The Mojito (inset) at Hangover (left) was well-made

don’t associate good things with a hangover, but I was intrigued by the name of Khar’s newest bar. The place is divided into two distinct sections; a casual dining space that’s more conducive to conversation and a section with loud music and a dance floor.

The first thing I did as soon as I was seated was flip through the bar menu. However, saying that it was a letdown would be an understatement. For a place with such a fun name, I was expecting an interesting menu. But, they had the usual suspects with just a spattering of interesting cocktails. One of them included the Long Beach Iced Tea (a Cointreau and cranberry juice based drink) which is priced for `500. After trying it, I’d say that it was worth the money. It’s quite potent, so bottoms-up competitions are best avoided.

We also tried their Mojito (`400) which was well-made and delicious. While the drinks were good, overall we were disappointed by the fact that there weren’t more options on the menu that were unique.

We hoped to have better luck with the food menu. We started our meal by ordering the Chicken Shezwan Basil (`290), Fish Fingers (`360), Corn Cheese Balls (`210) and Paneer Peshwari Tikka

BATTLE IT OUT AT BURGS Burgs is now open at Ghatkopar. Tejasvi Desai tells you whether you should stop to have a bite or walk past

(`280). The fact that the simple Fish Fingers was the best of the lot should indicate how the rest were. The chicken was too spicy, the paneer, while it had a flavourful coating, was bland after a few bites. The corn cheese balls were nice but nothing great.

We then ordered a Mexican Vegetarian Pizza (`280) which was average at best and the Grilled Lemon Chicken in Lemon Sauce (`290), which was the star of our meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce added a good kick.

Considering how the night had been, we weren’t expecting such a good dish and so, we’d have to say we were pleasantly surprised.

Should you visit Hangover? We wouldn’t recommend it. The place is not worth your time or money. If you’re in the vicinity, sure, you can pay it a visit. But, don’t get fooled by the name — it’s just another run-off-the-mill resto-bar.

Where Hangover, Evergreen Building, 3rd Road, Khar Railway Station, Khar (W) Meal for two `1,000 (without alcohol) Alcohol served Yes (beer pint starts at `190) Contact 26482341

WhAt’s CookiNg? We bring you updates on new places that have recently opened up in the city Eat at Pali Naka

>> The new Burgs outlet (right) didn’t leave a good impression as the Arabic Salad (left) was bland and the Crispy Onion Rings (middle) were too chewy.

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urgs comes across as an extended version of a restaurant outlet at a food court in comparison to the other fancy food joints it is located next to. With no tablecloths to pull or cutlery to throw off the table, it is the safest place to head to with a group of naughty children. Customers are expected to place their orders at the counter and wait for food at the tables. But, the self-service system clearly doesn’t work for them, as service was inefficient and we could see customers cancelling their orders in displeasure and walking out. Although the menu offers good variety, several options were unavailable to us at the time. Waiters kept switching up the

orders and a few customers had to literally battle it out with them to get the correct burgers.

After all the chaos and a wait time of over half an hour for two burgers, drinks, a side and a salad, we ripped open the paper packaging to finally taste their fare. The Arabic Salad (`115) was disappointing as it was bland and lacked any distinct flavour. We tried the Crispy Onion Rings (`75) with their homemade extra hot Inferno sauce (`18) and Chipotle mayo sauce (`18). The onion rings, while tasty, were more chewy than crunchy. The Inferno sauce was extra sweet but the Chipotle mayo sauce accompanied the rings well. We spotted two exciting flavours in their

ice cream shakes, out of which Vanilla & Lavender with Marshmallows (`89) wasn’t available. We tried the Peanut Butter & Jelly (`89) and Burnt Caramel (`89), which tasted good but were thinner in consistency than we would have liked. The burgers looked humongous on the menu, but looks are deceiving. The combination of the honey spiced corn kernels and tangy sauce did not work well in the Corn Chaos Burger (`130). However, we had a little more luck with the Creole Chicken Burger (`150).

Burgs might be having teething problems, but if they want to have any luck in an already packed food court, they need to pull up their socks.

Yes, Bandra has space for another cafe. Eat Deli, on Pali Naka, has taken over the space China Lounge left vacant over of year ago. The menu, however, is more comparable to what was served up by China Lounge's predecessor, Open Bake.

They've got the usual fast food favourites such as pastries, pizzas, pasta and burgers. And it isn't cheap for a cafe. You’ll be expected to shell out about `500 for a main, `250 for a decent sized pastry.

Where: Pali Naka, Opposite Movie Empire, Bandra (West)

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Author Ravinder Singh, who came into the limelight after he released his first book I Too Had A Love Story, based on his real life experiences, is busy promoting his third book, Like It Happened Yesterday. Rohit Pramar caught up with him to talk about his book, writing and more

>> Ravinder’s latest book, Like It Happened Yesterday is available at all major bookstores and websites

REMEMBERING CHILDHOOD Tell us about your new book.

From the first day to the last day of school, the book is about growing up. It’s about happiness, tears, nostalgia and the emotions that one goes through during their days of growing up. It’s a book that celebrates nostalgia and what it meant to grow up in the ’80s. There was a rat race to come first in school and high expectations from parents to do well in studies.

What was your source of inspiration for Like It Happened Yesterday?

I graduated from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad. But I would say that the best academic experience I had was during my school days. While I was finishing my last book, I needed a new topic and so I decided to go ahead and write about my own experiences.

Where and when do you like to write?

There is no specific time. I should be in the mood to write. If I am not in the mood, I cannot force myself to write. I usually prefer writing in the morning while having my cup

of tea. That’s when fresh thoughts come to my mind.

I like Nicholas Sparks. He is phenomenal when it comes to writing human emotions.

How long does it take for you to complete a book?

On average, it takes me about a year.

What advice do you have for someone who’s just starting out with writing?

Before you start, find out the real reason you want to write. Your writing should have a purpose. Do not write just because you’re inspired by someone or a bunch of people you know are writing a book. Choose to write only if you’re passionate about writing. Also, do not imitate anyone else’s style of writing; discover your own style.

What are your top five favourite books?

A Walk To Remember, The Notebook, The Kite Runner, For One More Day and Tuesdays with Morrie.

Who is your favourite author?

« TOP 5: TRAVEL SHOWS WE LOVE Has the travel bug bitten you at a time when you can’t travel? Satiate your itch with these great travel shows, says Rhea Dhanbhoora out of BouNDs

No ReseRvatioNs

If your remote has flicked you over to Discovery’s Travel & Living channel and Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations is on — stop and watch! You’ll be hooked after that.

The controversial chef indulges in controversial meals and won’t hold anything back. The show is not just about the food, but treats you to a meticulous combination of food and travel.

Globe-trotter Ian Wright is everyone’s favourite travel host and we understand why. If you’re in the mood not just for travel but also a pocketful of laughs, there’s no better show to tune into. Travel with him from one corner of the world to the next, learning more about food, culture and history while soaking up his interesting tidbits on TLC.

WeekeND DestiNatioN

Globe Trekker

One of the biggest travel shows, Globe Trekker, is the one show where you’ll see the entire world.

Forget popular destinations and travel through little villages, quaint lanes and regional communities.

Across 16 seasons, the show, which airs on TLC, has seen lands from The Balkans and Caribbean Islands to the Holy Lands in Israel and the Ring of Fire.

Sometimes, TV shows with exotic destinations can be more of a bummer, especially when you’ve got no way of heading over there in a hurry. That’s why we love Weekend Destination. The show, which airs on Travel Trendz Television, offers you a getaway from the buzz of city life, showing you little spots close to major cities in the country.

No Big Deal

Neha Dixit, the host of the NDTV Good Times show, is mostly the reason you must watch it. She’s fun and adventurous, diving deep into adventure instead of just telling you about it. We love how she takes you on trails across luxury destinations on shoe-string budgets and how every holiday she tailor-makes is a mixed bag of fun and culture.

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HAPPY FEET TWO

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly!

Things get worse for Mumble when the world is shaken by powerful forces, causing him to brings together the penguin nations and their allies to set things right. HBO, 9 p.m.

MRS. PAMMI PYARELAL

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s episode we will see, Pandey ji suggesting few names who could replace Pammi for her check-up, but none work out. Meanwhile, Randheer advises Mohini to go for auditions. On the other hand, Mona agrees to go for a check-up in place of Pammi. Randheer gives Mohini the address of the audition, and Rahul gives Pandeyi the address of the clinic where Mona needs to go. Both the addresses turn out to be the same.

Rahul and Pammi leave telling everyone that they’re visiting a temple. Further in Dr. Dastur’s clinic, Mona enters for her checkup and Mohini too reaches there. Color s, 7 p.m.

KAISA YEH ISHQ HAIN...AJAB SA RISK HAI

Jiji calls Simran and orders her to prepare an authentic Haryanvi dish. Since the dish has to be prepared using cow dung cakes, Simran has to go and get them. Hearing this Simran is shocked. How will Simran prepare the dish? Life Ok, 10 p.m .

BREAKING BAD

Having made a deal with Tuco to provide him with two pounds of crystal meth the following week, Walt learns from Jesse that they may have problems getting a key ingredient. Enjoying his new Heisenberg persona, Walt delivers only half a pound to Tuco but demands the entire amount of cash with the promise that he’ll deliver four pounds the following week. Jesse reels, but Walt has a plan. They will have to break into a pharmaceutical supply warehouse however. Skyler’s sister Marie throws a baby shower for her and her gift is a baby’s tiara. Deciding that it’s too extravagant, Skyler tries to return it to the store with surprising results. Star Wor ld, 11 p.m .

UP CLOSE AND DANGEROUS

UP CLOSE AND DANGEROUS takes viewers behind the scenes of wildlife filmmaking for a look at some of the most alarming animal encounters ever caught on film. The filmmakers who captured these harrowing moments are among the best in the world, and they’ve joined us to tell their tales. Some of the highlights include a surprise charge by a protective silverback gorilla; a hairraising face-to-lens encounter with a wild wolf and an elephant seal brawl that catches a cameraman off guard. An imal Planet, 7.30 p.m.

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM

HOUSE HAZARDS

Mrs Pamm Pyarelal, Colors, 7 p.m.

Just how much damage can a house endure? Enter the world of domestic disasters in House Hazards, the series that puts potential home hazards to the test in a real house. Co-hosted by three wild characters with creative demolition on the brain, it is a super-sized look at everyday household dangers. Using scientific measuring equipment, high-speed cameras, mischievous experiments, and a whole lot of gusto, the series explores the sometimes-disastrous results of human error. Di scover y, 9 p.m .

MONSTERS INSIDE ME

MONSTER INSIDE ME explores the illnesses caused by parasitic infection. Follow biologist Dan Riskin who explains how and why each parasite finds its host. Discover y Sci en ce, 11 p.m .

COMEDY CIRCUS

In tonight’s episode, a new journey of Comedy begins with Comedy Circus ke Mahabali. Witness the fun, laughter and madness from the auditions as Krushna, Sudesh and Bharti scout future comic talents from Lucknow and Amritsar. Sony T V, 9.30 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Bourne is once again brought out of hiding, this time inadvertently by London-based reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar—an upgrade to Project Treadstone—in a series of newspaper columns. Bourne sets up a meeting with Ross and realizes instantly they’re being scanned. Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally, ultimately, uncover his dark past whilst dodging The Company’s best efforts in trying to eradicate him. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

MAHARAJA

Fearing his death, Ranbir Singh decides to kill Kohinoor when he is a child, in vain though. After 20 years Kohinoor returns to claim his rightful place in the kingdom. He has developed advanced powers over matter and animals, which he uses to his advance to free his nanny, Ameenabi (Aruna Irani) who is being held by Ranbir and his associates. Kohinoor must pass numerous tests, including being exploited by a television reporter, Shaili Mathur (Manisha Koirala), who claims that she loves him; and fight hungry, blinded, man-eating lions. Max, 5.30 p.m.

MALAMAAL WEEKLY

Malaamal Weekly is the story of Leelaram (Paresh) a lottery ticket vendor in a small town. One day, Leelaram learns that from 105 lottery tickets sold from his shop, one of the villagers has won the lottery. To find out who it is, he throws a party at home, where you have to flash your lottery ticket at the entrance like an invite. At Leelaram’s party, 104 people turn up. He tallies up the numbers and realises the missing man — a certain Anthony — is the winner. He heads to Anthony’s house and finds him dead in front of the television set. Fi lmy, 9 p.m.

SHREK THE THIRD

When Fiona’s father and King of Far Far Away passes away, the clumsy Shrek becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d’état to become the new king. Pix, 9 p.m.

JIGAR

Simpleton Raj Verma alias Raju return home one day to find

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The Bourne Ultimatum, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

that his sister is publicly raped by gangster Beharry and one of his wrestlers also Raj’s childhood friend Duryodhan. When Raj intervene he is beaten, publicly humiliated and left for dead, and then he is taken to the hospital and survive by a miracle. After recovery Raj swears to take revenge on Duryodhan and Beharry and is trained to become an expert wrestler by a man named Baba Thakur. But the question remains will Raj be able to cope with these trainings and if he does will he be able to take on Duryodhan who is already an expert in this field? Star Gol d, 9 p.m.

WAKE UP SID

In Mumbai, Sid Mehra is, in the words of his father, an arrogant, spoiled brat. He lives with a doting mother and a father who pays his expenses and credit card bills. Sid takes his college finals then starts work at his father’s business; he lasts less than a week before walking out. At a graduation party, he’s met Aisha, newly arrived from Calcutta, set on becoming a writer. He shows her the city and helps her refurbish a rented flat. He asks if she’d like to progress from friend to something more; she says no - he lacks ambition and isn’t her type. Will her words, his exam results, a confrontation with his parents, and a break with his friends be enough to wake Sid up? B4U, 9 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara 3.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 4.00 Saraswatichandra 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 5.30 India’s Dancing Superstars 6.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 6.30 Ek Gahr Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai 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 Saraswatichandra P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

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

LISTING

Punarvivaah Hitler Didi Pavitra Rishta Qubool Hai DID Super Moms Jodha Akbar Punarvivah Aaj Ki Housewife Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Jodha Akbar Hitler Didi Pavitra Rishta.

Qubool Hai Connected Hum Tum Punarvivah Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

Best of Savdhana India Amrit Manthan Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Savitri Do Dil…Ek Jaan Junoon-Aisi Nafrat, To

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

SAB TV

Taarak Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Gutur Goon 2 Taarak Ball Veer Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir Taarak Mehta Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiyaghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

Tu Tithe Mee Tuze Maze Jamena Mala Sasu Havi Radha Hi Bawri

DISCOVERY KIDS

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

1001 Nights Transformers Prime Wild Kratts Amazing Spiez 1001 Nights Sally Bollywood Adventures of Tintin 9.00 Transformers Prime 10.30 Wild Kratts 11.00 1001 Nights P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.15 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

SCIENCE

Monster Inside Me Nextworld How Do They Do It Food Detectives How It’s Made Weaponology Built It Bigger How It’s Made Nextworld Weapon Masters Monsters Inside Me

STAR WORLD

One Tree Hill Revenge How I Met Your Mother Big Bang Theory Revenge One Tree Hill Grey’s Anatomy How I Met Your Mother Big Bang Theory Revenge One Tree Hill Breaking Bad

ZEE CAFÉ

Grey’s Anatomy Just for Laughs The Following Lost Grey’s Anatomy The Following Friends American Dad Lost Grey’s Anatomy The Following

BIG CBS LOVE

Dexter 90210 Game Entertainment Tonight Dexter Game Rules of Engagement 90210 Entertainment Tonight Rules of Engagement Game Under the Dome Dexter Excused

SONY TV

P.M. 1.30 Yamala Pagla Deewana: Film 4.30 Meri Jung-One Man Army: Film 8.00 Anamika 8.30 Amita Ka Amit 9.00 Comedy Circus Ka Mahabali Audition 10.00 CID 11.00 Crime Patrol

ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Connected Hum Tum

Comedy Circus, SonyTV, 9 p.m.

Kaisa Ishq 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savadhan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Na Bole Tum… Madhubala….

Bani Ishq da Kalma Shaitaan-A Criminal Mind Balika Vadhu…

Uttaran Mrs Pammi Pyarelal Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar…

Na Bole Tum… Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 2.30 Sikandar Sadak Ka: Mithun C, Manik Bedi 6.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 6.30 Haqeeqat 7.30 Best of Haunted Nights 8.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga.

9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Haunted NightsKangann 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali.

11.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati

4.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

8.30 9.00 9.30 10.30 11.00

Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai..., Life Ok, 10 p.m.

Ekapeksha Ek Tu tithe Mee Mala Sasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Home Minister Tu Tithe Mee Radha Hi Bawri Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi Mala Saasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Pakke Shejari Radha Hi Bawari Tuze Maze Jamena

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 1.00 River Monsters 3.00 Animal Planet’s A to Z: Safari Sisters 3.30 Animal Planet’s A to Z: Night 4.00 Dragon Alive 5.00 TV with Teeth: Lioness and The Leopard 6.00 Wildest Africa 7.00 Ultimate Killers 7.30 Up, Close and Dangerous 8.00 River Monsters 10.30 Animal Planet’s A To Z 11.00 TV with Teeth: White Lions King of Kings P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

DISCOVERY

Dual Survival American Digger Food Factory Fearless Planet Man Vs Wild Untamed and Uncut American Digger Food Factory House Hazards Swamp Brother No Kitchen Required 11.00 Meat Eater

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 12.00 Fourth Umpire live 12.30 India vs Zimbabwe live 4.00 Fourth Umpire live 4.45 India vs Zimbabwe (2nd Session ) live 8.15 Fourtyh Umpire live 9.00 Ek Kiran Rishni Ki 9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 7KHOON MAAF: Film.

Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, Naseeruddin Shah

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

Samachar.

News Sports News PSBT Samachar The News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap.

Samachar Focus News Night

7Khoon Maaf, DDI, 10 p.m.

8.15 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.05

Samachar News Night Aamne Samne Aankho Dekhi.

Khel Samachar

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00

9.00 10.00 10.30

Top Secret Recipe World’s Scariest Human Weapon Road Less Travelled: Delhi Sliced Pawn Stars Bamazon History Wild: Deadly Summer Mankind Pawn Stars Ancient Aliens: Gods and Heroes

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Most Amazing Moments Taboo Caught In the Act Speed Kills Megacities Stuntmen of Bollywood Banged Up Abroad Taboo

STAR CRICKET

P.M. 1.00 ICC World Twenty 20 2012 h/ls 3.00 Friends Life T20 2013 h/ls 3.30 Champins Ka Champion 4.00 Jai Ho 5.00 Friends Life T20 2013 h/ls 5.30 Jai Ho 6.30 Champions Ka Champion 7.00 Friends Life T20 2013 h/ls 8.00 Champions Ka Champion 9.30 ICC Champions Trophy 2013 h/ls 10.00 Friends Life T20 2013 h/ls 11.00 Jai Ho

ESPN

P.M. 2.00 Jai Ho 2.30 Champions Ka Champion 3.00 Open Championship Official Film 2005 4.00 Jai Ho 4.30 Champions Ka Champion 5.00 Jai Ho 5.30 Friends Life T20 h/ls 6.00 Open Championship Official Film 2005 7.00 Jai Ho 7.30 US Senior Open C’ship 2013 11.30 Jai Ho

All programmes on this page are as per the official schedules of the various channels. Afternoon is not responsible for any last minute changes.

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M. 2.30 5.00 7.00 9.00 11.00

STARMOVIES

The Mummy Bean Bad Teacher The Bourne Ultimatum Terminator 3: Rise of The Machines

A.M. 7.00 Eragon 9.00 Bean

HBO

P.M. 1.56 Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol 4.35 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 7.15 High Lane 9:00 Happy Feet Two 11.08 Shaolin Soccer A.M. 8.05 Legendary Assassin 9.55 Mirror Mirror P.M. 1.00 3.20 5.15 7.10 9.00 11.40 A.M. 9.50 P.M. 1.35 3.40 5.00 7.05 9.00 11.00 A.M. 7.40

ZEE STUDIO

Arachnophobia Lion King Last Night The Bannen Way The Lincoln Lawyer Inglorious Basterds Girl Interrupted

PIX

Quick Piranha The Tuxedo Paranormal Activity Shrek The Third Iron Man

8.00 Wake Up Sid: Ranbir Kapoor A.M 8.00 Mast: Aftab Shivdasani, Urmila M

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 12.00 Dhaagedore: Umesh Kamat 3.00 Pacchadlela: Bharat Jadhav 6.00 Aai Tuzha Aashirwad: Milind Gawli 9.00 Fu Bai Fu Season 4

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.30 3.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggya dn the Cockroaches Adventure Time Ben 10 : Ultimate Alien Oggy and the Cockroaches Roll No 21: The Quest for Swarnamani 9.00 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien 10.00 Tom and Jerry Show 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Scooby Doo and the Goblin King 9.30 Tom and Jerry The Fast and The Furry 11.00 Gon

POGO

P.M. 2.30 Mighty Raju vs Mighty Clone 4.00 Mr Bean 5.00 Happy Birthday Bheem Special 7.30 Mighty RajuL School’s Cool 9.00 Chhota Bheem 9.30 Monster High

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 9.50 Shrek The Third 11.45 Iron Man

STAR GOLD

P.M. 12.40 Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage 3.55 Ek Aur Qayamat 6.45 Fatso 9.00 Jigar A.M. 8.15 Matru Ki Biljee Ka Mandola 11.35 Housefull 2

Shrek The Third, Pix, 9.50 p.m.

MAX

P.M. 2.00 Sanam Bewafa: Salman Khan 5.30 Maharaja: Govinda 9.00 Policewala Gunda: Pawankalyan A.M. 7.00 Apne 10.30 Koi Mil Gaya: Rakesh Roshan, Johnny Lever

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.20 Ram Teri Ganga Maili Rajiv Kapoor 6.05 Bajirao The Figher: Sudeep 9.00 No 1: Business Man: Mahesh Bhatt A.M. 10.40 Deewaar: Amitabh Bachchan

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Masterjee: Rajesh Khanna 5.30 Do Disayen: Dharmendra, Hema Malini 9.00 Anamika-The Untold Story: Dino Morea A..M. 10.25 Naina: Shashi Kapoor

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Teri Baahon Mein: Mithun, Mohnish Behl 3.00 Inteqam-The Perfect Game: Manoj Bajpai 6.00 Sherni: Sridevi, Shatrughan Sinha 9.00 Malamaal Weekly: Om Puri A.M. 9.00 Patth: Sharad Kapoor,

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Mummy 4: Hugo Barett 4.00 Sailaab: Adity Pancholi, Madhuri D

Wake Up Sid, B4U, 8 p.m.

10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00

Scan 2 Go Sunaina MAD

Chhota Bheem Soori Poori Takeshi’s Castle Marathon

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00

Doraemon Hamtaro Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Doraemon Hamtaro Art Attack Doraemon Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon

DISNEY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00

6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Splatalot Super Robot Kiteretsu Iron Man Armored Adventures Spiderman Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Spiderman Hulk Iron Man Rescue Force Teleshopping

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TOP VIEW

You do things when the opportunities come along.

I've had periods in my life when I've had a bundle of ideas come along, and I've had long dry spells. If I get an idea next week, I'll do something. If not, I won't do a damn thing.

Warren Buffett

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on KPIT Cummins Infosystems CMP: Rs. 132 Target Rs. 160

Markets Turn Weak

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (July 26, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Thursday (July 25, 2013) a net 83.00 points (1.39%) and closed at the 5907 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 5970 points level. It then rose and registered the day’s high at the 5990 points level at 9.48 a.m. The index then declined throughout the session and registered the day’s low at the 5896 points level at 3.01 p.m. It then rose marginally and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty declined for the second consecutive session and moved in a range of 94 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 36 were losers, while 14 stocks closed in the green. All the sectoral indices barring auto closed in the red. Substantial selling was seen in FMCG, metal and healthcare stocks.

a neutral market but with a negative bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5773 points level.

The next support is at the 5636 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 6108 points level.

The next resistance is at the 6204 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Volume (Qty shares) increased 29.32%. This change is Pivot point = 5932 (This is the level where the trend is likely substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors. to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 5872.

Market Breadth: Support (2) = 5837.

Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst Resistance (1) = 5967. all the traded stocks, 434 were gainers, 898 were losers Resistance (2) = 6026. and 59 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined and has exited the over-bought zone.

The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

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

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues).

The ADX is flat while the Market Index is falling. No signal here.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a sec ond consecuti ve and long blac k body candle on substantially higher volumes. The body of this candle is below and outside the body of the previous black body candle. This is negative.

Further, the index has cros sed below the 15 day’s moving average. The index is now below the 5 and 15 day’s moving averag es. Moreover, the velocity parameters which were neutrall y trended have now turned negative. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a fur ther decline unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at current levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6007) Negative.

Has crossed below its 15-day average (at 5955) Negative.

Is above its 25-day average (at 5867) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 5851) Positive.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating

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KPIT reported in-line US$ revenues of US$ 109mn, up 3% QoQ, and EBIT margins of 13.8%, down 180bps QoQ. The company maintained its FY14 guidance, indicating a healthy outlook for 2H. Further, while margins were weak in 1Q on one-off discounts, we expect a favorable trend going forward on healthy revenue growth and INR tailwinds. We raise our FY14/FY15 estimates by 4%/8% and upgrade the stock to BUY (TP Rs 160) on a healthy earnings growth trajectory and attractive valuations (10x FY14 P/E).

Maintains topline revenue guidance; outlook for 2H healthy: KPIT maintained its FY14 US$ revenue growth guidance at 14-16% on the back of an improving outlook for SAP services in 2H, a healthy large-deal pipeline and expectations of continued growth in IES and Engineering Services.

Overall, we remain comfortable on KPIT’s medium-term growth prospects (14.5% US$ rev CAGR over FY13-15), as management focus on top clients and cross-selling capabilities start yielding results. Improving margin outlook: The management has indicated to 100bps margin expansion in FY14, which implies an improving margin trajectory going forward. We upgrade our FY14/15 EPS by 4%/8% on INR depreciation and see room for further upgrades on continued execution and persistent weakness in the INR. View: The stock is trading at 10x FY14 P/E and looks attractively valued.

We upgrade KPIT to BUY (from HOLD) with a March’14 TP of Rs 160 (Rs 145 earlier) based on 10x fwd P/E. Healthy quarterly revenue growth outlook, a positive margin trend and improved cash generation would be the key growth drivers in our view.

Karvy Stock Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Unichem CMP: Rs. 165 Target Rs. 240

Unichem’s revenues decreased by 0.4% YoY to Rs. 2,622mn in Q1FY14, as against our estimates of Rs. 2,633mn. Operating margins improved to 19.1% as compared to 18.0% in Q1FY13. Net Profit has grown by 8.9% YoY to Rs.361mn. Margins Stable: EBITDA Margins have been reported at 19.1% with significant improvement of 110bps YoY. It is mainly on account of better gross margins. However, Staff cost has increased significantly this Quarter to Rs.413mn compared to Rs. 347mn in preceding Quarter. Valuation and Outlook: We have reduced our revenues by 1.8 % to Rs 12.4 bn for FY 14E and by 1.6 % to Rs 14.9 bn for FY 15E. The downgrade has been on account of lower growth of 10 % and 14 % factored for domestic formulations. We downgrade our price target by 2 % to Rs 240 based on 11.8x FY 2014E. We maintain our BUY rating on the stock. Additional trigger could be announcement of CRAMS deal which has not been factored.

ICICI Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on Yes Bank CMP: Rs. 373 Target Rs. 588

Yes Bank’s Q1FY14 core performance was largely in line with our estimates, led by: a) NIMs at 3.0%, stable sequentially, aided by improved CASA proportion at 20.2% of total deposits, and b) continued traction in fee income, which grew 38.6% YoY. Operating performance at 47.9% YoY is higher than estimates, led by strong trading-related gains of Rs1.74bn, despite the cost-to-income ratio rising 480bps QoQ (ex-treasury) to 45%. Asset quality remains one of the best in class with the gross NPA ratio at 0.22% and net NPA ratio at 0.03%. Restructured assets saw a 2bps decline QoQ to 0.29% of loans. Tier-I ratio (including Q1FY14 profits) stood strong at 9.5% as per Basel-III. With the recent RBI actions negatively impacting overall business growth outlook, we reduce our FY14 business growth estimate for Yes Bank by 390bps. This provides leg-room on the capital front and therefore the pressure to raise fresh equity subsides. Hence, we revise our book value estimate lower by ~15% and earnings estimate lower by ~7% for FY14E. Yes Bank continues to report best-in-class RoEs at ~23% for FY14E and asset quality with Gross NPA at 0.3% for FY14E with Tier-I ratio at 9%. Dilution pressure subsides; Maintain BUY with reduced target price: We maintain our positive stance on Yes Bank given its track record of system-leading growth without comprising on asset quality and profitability metrics. However, given the RBI’s recent measures to stem INR volatility, visibility on interest rate cuts and improvement in GDP growth have further clouded business growth prospects, and we revise business growth lower by 390bps for FY14E. This effectively postpones the need of capital dilution and thus our estimated FY14E book value stands reduced by ~15%. Maintain BUY with reduced price target price of Rs 588, with a target multiple of 2.5x FY15E Adj. BV. Please send all business and corporate related mails to business@afternoondc.in

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TRAI’s Spectrum Pricing Pragmatic And Positive, Says ICICI Sec NEWS FLASH

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continue to prefer Bharti Airtel (BAL) to Idea on valuations. Impact of reghe Telecom Regulatory Author- ulatory cost factored in the valuation ity of India (TRAI) has released for Idea is Rs30/share and for BAL is a holistic consultation paper on Rs40/share. We recommend invaluation and reserve price of spec- vestors to close our pair trade call of trum, which “we believe is very prag- Long BAL Short Idea initiated on 13 matic in approach and takes in 2013 with a return of 8%”.

According to the report, the key consideration all views and counterviews in determining spectrum auc- positives on valuation approach tion price” says an ICICI Securities were the following points: 3G auction Equity Research Report: Telecom: prices not necessarily a benchmark; the consultation paper provides Sector Update It believes, with this consultation strong reasoning for not basing the approach, TRAI is moving away from new auction price on 3G discovered issues of the past (issues of graft, 3G prices. 3G prices, as per the consulbidding price) which were clouding tation paper, could have been a vicspectrum valuation approach. The tim of irrational exuberance, high report further stated, “We were posi- number of players and uncertainty tive on the sector on improving busi- over 2G spectrum allocations.

Moreover, it acknowledges signifiness fundamentals, with this development, there is a possibility cant deterioration in the sector’s fithat regulatory overhang will also nancial health; The consultation wane. As Idea Cellular (Idea) is more paper highlights significant changes leveraged to regulatory issues, it in India’s economic scenario and would be a bigger beneficiary of sub- worsened situation of the industry in siding regulatory risks. However, we terms of profitability since 3G auc-

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tions. TRAI has showcased that EBITDA of telecom industry has shrunk from Rs 430bn in FY08 to Rs150bn in FY12 while net debt has increased ~2.5x to Rs1, 830bn over the period.

The consultation paper also highlights TRAI’s willingness to consider a new price for all circles and not only the remaining 4 circles for which price was not determined.

Further, TRAI is willing to consider multiple approaches for setting of reserve price such as those based on relative attractiveness of circles, producer surplus, etc. The paper also argues for setting auction reserve price at around half of the actual estimated spectrum price, based on global experience.

Open to other approaches for setting up sub 1 GHz spectrum price besides the current approach based on technical efficiency of spectrum, whereby 900 MHz spectrum price is fixed at 2x that of 1800 MHz spectrum price. .

IT Managers, Engineers & Accountants Hardest To Find, Says A Study

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T managers, network administrators, engineers, accountants and software developers are some of the positions that are the hardest to fill globally, says a new global study from human capital solutions firm CareerBuilder. According to it companies around the world have at least one thing in common: difficulty filling indemand jobs as organisations struggle to find qualified candidates.

In India, the positions that take the longest to fill include: IT manager/network administrator, computer programmer, accountant,

engineer, administrative assistant/ secretary and marketing professional.

The survey was conducted online within the US, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia and the UK by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder from May 9 to June 5, 2013 and included more than 5,000 hiring managers and human resource professionals, reports PTI..

The survey further noted that while the positions that take the longest to fill vary from country to country, there are some similarities across the globe as engineering and

US Clamps Down On Sale Of ‘Natural’ Diabetes Drugs From India

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been selling ‘India-originating’ treatments for diabetes, while at least two n a major crackdown on illegal sale of them have suppliers or associate of India-originating drugs labelled companies in India, as per the letters.

In a separate statement, the FDA as ‘natural’ cure for diabetes, the US health regulator FDA has initiated said these illegally sold products inaction against 15 companies, includ- clude “dietary supplements and ayurvedic products with claims to ing a Gujarat-based drugmaker.

In separate ‘warning letters’ issued treat, cure, and/or prevent diabetes”. to Surat-based Amrutam Life Care FDA, which has been taking action and 14 other companies, the Food against many Indian pharmaceutical and Drug Administration (FDA) said companies for either deficiency in they have been found to be selling il- their products or at manufacturing falegal drugs labelled as medicines, di- cilities, told Amrutam that there might etary supplements and ayurvedic be other violations as well in its prodproducts for diabetes treatment. ucts. India is the second largest drug Amrutam was selling products like exporter to the US and Indian drug ‘Zoom-Zooma-Zoom’, Arexi, Diexi makers have a significant presence and Obexi in the US in the online there. Those having faced FDA action mode, but the FDA’s laboratory tests in recent times include Wockhardt, found them to be “unapproved” Fresenius Kabi, Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Cadilla, Aurobindo Pharma, RPG Life drugs with undeclared ingredients Most of these companies have Science, Dabur and Glenmark.

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technology positions and revenuedriving roles such as sales and customer service generally take the longest time to fill.

Commenting on the findings, CareerBuilder CEO Matt Ferguson said “Any positions that remain open for an extended period of time can negatively impact both the financial health of a company and its overall employee morale” “we see more hiring managers embracing data tools that can measure market demand and supply of relevant labour in specific geographies, so they can adjust their recruitment strategies and fill vacancies in a timely manner”.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Scindia Seeks Solution On Fuel For $21 Bn Power Projects

With over USD 21 billion of power plants stalled due to natural gas shortfall, Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia wants an urgent solution on fuel woes to generate an additional 14,000 MW of electricity. Besides seeking untied gas currently produced or likely to be produced in future by companies like state-owned ONGC and GSPC, Scindia wants fertiliser plants to spare some gas after fulfilling the requirement for producing urea.

Imported Urea Cost Declines 20% In QI, 2013-14

India has imported urea at around 20% cheaper price in the first quarter of this fiscal as compared with the average cost for last financial year. The cheaper urea imports could lead to lower subsidy burden on the government if domestic demand of urea remains constant. Urea is being currently sold to farmers at maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 5,360 per tonne. The difference between the MRP and production/imported cost is paid by the government to producers.

Indiabulls Real Estate Q1 PAT Up By 145% At Rs 70.22 crore

The consolidated total revenue for the quarter stood at Rs.508.33 crore in comparison to Rs.214.67 crore for the same period last year, registering a growth of 137%. Profit before Tax (PBT) for Q1 FY-14 stood at Rs.108.68 crore, up by 192% from Rs.37.17 crore for the comparative period last.

The company reported a Profit after Tax (PAT) for Q1 FY-14 at Rs.70.22 crores, up by 145% from Rs.28.67 crores for the comparative period last year. The company declared Interim Dividend of 50% on face value of Rs.2 per share for Q1 FY 2013-14.

Alstom T&D Bags 5 Contracts From Power Grid

French firm Alstom’s India arm Alstom T&D today said it has bagged five contracts worth 37 million euros (Rs 256 crore approximately) from Power Grid Corporation for pan India projects. “In India’s western region, Alstom T&D India won two contracts worth Rs 166 crore for the supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 400 kv substation packages,” the company said in a statement.

Explanatory Memos For Slow Progress Of Coal Mines

Intensifying its drive against firms sitting idle on mines, the Inter-Ministerial Group has recommended serving explanatory memos to allocatees of 21 captive coal blocks, including companies like CIL, NTPC, Tata Steel and Reliance Power for slow progress of the mines. “... It was recommended to call for the explanation for slow progress in development of coal blocks,” said the minutes of the IMG meeting held under the Chairmanship of Coal Additional Secretary A K Dubey. The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) also suggested seeking explanation from firms like JSW Steel, Power Finance Corporation, Essar Power, Hindalco Industries, Bhushan Steel, SKS Ispat, among others, for slow development of the mines allocated to them for captive use, the minutes said.

Indian Businesses Increased Spending On Rail Fares

Led by a depreciating rupee, spending by Indian businesses on railway fares saw a 58% increase and airfares saw a jump of 18% in 2012, travel and expense management solutions provider Concur Technologies said in a report.

Dignitaries on the dias from (L to R) Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE Ltd., Shri S. Ramadorai, Chairman, BSE Limited, Mr. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, Shri Sachin Ahir, Hon’ble Minister of State Environment and Shri Peter Beckingham, British Deputy High Commissioner, Mumbai present at the launch of BSE CARBONEX INDEX.

Vishwaroopam 2 is my confidence, not my arrogance: Kamal Haasan

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He is the only South Indian actor who has inspired several Bollywood actors with his charm, persona and acting capabilities. Back home in Chennai, he is considered the God of Acting. He is the one and only Kamal Haasan who takes out some time from his busy schedule and talks to Faisal Saif.

Don’t you think the second part of Vishwaroopam is coming out very soon? Or do you plan to cash in on the publicity from part one?

I don’t make films for publicity. I want them to be enjoyed by my audience. Generally, people wait for a year and then decide on a film’s sequel. But I was sure from the beginning that I would bring out a second part. Vishwaroopam 2 is not my arrogance. Rather it is my confidence.

Did you write the sequel while you were writing Vishwaroopam?

I had written the film in two parts and wanted to tell my audience the complete story.

We decided to do it in two parts so that both parts work individually.

What is Vishwaroopam 2 all

While watching Vishwaroopam, you will feel a certain curiosity about some characters in the film. We thought we’d be able to solve that curiosity with a second serving.

How do you plan to market the sequel?

Marketing is as crucial and difficult as film-making, if not more. I want someone who can do that properly, otherwise I can’t make films. Some people took advantage of the situation during Vishwaroopam and made lots of money, and I’m glad about that.

about?

I am aware of the fact that my first film went through many hurdles as people created issues without watching it. The

second part is both a sequel and prequel and will focus on the romantic and emotional aspect. It will also be technologically more advanced.

Are you planning to make other films in Bollywood after Vishwaroopam?

We are ready with many scripts and are looking for the right kind of producers who can take the films up north. I can’t take risks all the time.

Your work speaks for itself: Javed Ali People started recognising Javed Ali after the song ‘Ek din teri rahon mein…’ from Naqaab (2007). In a short period of time the talented singer with a mellifluous voice has given chart toppers for films like Jodhaa Akbar, Ghajini, Delhi-6, Raanjhanaa, Jab We Met etc. SUNEEL V. GAUR and RAJESH V. GAUR met him for an interview. Excerpts:

You have sung for A.R. Rehman in Raanjhanaa, Your views on his music?

Rahman Sir’s music just grows.

The melodies created by him are amazing. He’s a genius.

‘Tum Tak’ from Raanjhanaa is not like any other love song, it showcases teenage love—full of fun, mischief, desperation and romance—and has the potential to make the audience fall in love again.

Are you satisfied with your achievements?

Whenever I sing a song, I just want it to reach out to the au-

dience. I just want people to love my songs. There is still so much left to achieve and explore.

Who has been your inspiration or guru?

Being a big fan of Ghulam Ali during my growing up years, main unko apna guru manta hoon. I never really sat down and learnt music from him, but I learn only by listening to his songs and interacting with him. As a mark of respect to Ghulam Ali saab I changed my name from Javed Hussain to Javed Ali.

Your favourite songs so far?

My personal favourites are Tayyab Ali… from Once upon a Time In Mumbai Dobara, the qawali ‘Mera Murshid…’ DDay and ‘Tum Tak…’ from Ranjhaana.

What are your ambitions at this stage?

I want to be a very good human being and a proficient singer. I want to experiment with my singing and want songs that challenge me as a singer.

SINGING 60!

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rolific Bollywood movie producer-composer and iconic bhajan and ghazal singer Anup Jalota who celebrates his 60th birthday this weekend with a private musical ‘Jalwa-e-Jalota’ marked by a Venus compilation album release, feels that this diamond jubilee is more of a rocking re-start but with a streak of maturity. His only regret is that he wishes he could continue to learn music from his late fatherguru Purshottamdas for many more years.

The ‘bhajan samrat’ who has broken and set phenomenal records in devotional basic repertoire, was unperturbed that his recent wacko comedy movie Boyss Toh Boyss Hain missed the target at the box-office. Being optimistic, he is all set to release his next film venture. “My upcoming project is titled Hum Baaja Bajaa Denge and is directed by the talented veteran Chandra Barot who helmed the original landmark movie Don (1978) starring Amitabh Bachchan.

An unusual subject Hum Baaja… has the backdrop of a TV reality show where a young girl is kidnapped as part of a prank. It takes a

comic-serious turn when she turns out to be the daughter of the Chief Minister! What follows is a rollercoaster ride with elements of gripping suspense in typical Chandra Barot style.

“This movie will prove that Barot still has the fire in him with pro-active support from his wife Deepa,” reveals the jovial Jalota who is also known for his witty wisecracks. Isn’t it true that he performs an item song of sorts with his close buddy ‘ghazal badshah’ Pankaj Udhas in the movie? After a hearty laugh, he discloses, “It’s not the typical item song that we see in every third Hindi movie, but a fun opening cameo number sung by both Pankaj and me and also based on us.” “The actual sizzling item number will have glamour-diva Pooja Misrra gyrating to it,” adds a fitness-conscious ‘rejuvenated’ Anup whose birthday resolution is to ‘weight-and-watch’.

Commenting on today’s frequent TV musical reality shows, the outspoken Jalota feels that any short-cut to instant popularity minus the constant struggle and regular ‘riyaaz’, faces the danger of being short-circuited from public memory.

Tushaar’s the funny man in Bajatey Raho!

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omedy has no limitations and this time, its horizon has been well explored by director Shashant A. Shah of Chalo Dilli fame who brings to India the first revenge comedy—Bajatey Raho.

This movie is not only a perfect amalgamation of comedy and reality but also brings an array of brilliant actors who are forced to believe in the concept of con versus con in order to win over evil.

Know a little more about the movie as we get candid with Tusshar Kapoor who plays Sukhi in the film.

Tusshar Kapoor in Bajatey Raho

How was your experience working with Shashant

A Shah?

I had seen Chalo Dilli and wanted to work with Shashant since then. I feel Shashant is a very involved and sincere director. He is a complete producer’s director and in my career, so far, I have never seen a director so economical. Shashant eats, drinks and sleeps with his film while on schedule. He is one of the hardest working directors I have known so I just hope that all his hard work translates well on screen.

How did the entire shooting schedule go?

It was a very tough schedule. In fact, by the time we were midway, I was al-

ready looking forward to a vacation.

Everything was well planned. There was no slackness in work, it was fun because the long working hours made sure that everyone was constantly on their toes. This gave us all a lot of time to interact with each other and bond.

There was constant chatting going on behind the camera. I have never really worked with these people before so by the time we packed up, we had all become good friends. There was more chemistry between us boys off screen than on screen with other actors.

How was your bonding with other members of the cast over the long shoot?

Vinay and I have known each other socially so we hit off well from the start but Ranvir and Dollyji are two people I had never interacted with. It was very refreshing. The whole unit was like a family, we had a lot of time to hang out together in Delhi. Everybody would keep pulling each other’s leg and I hope that it totally translates on screen as this was exactly what Shashant wanted. He wanted us to have fun and that fun to get into our characters and reach the audience.

And over and above all of this was my bonding with Ravi Kissen. He is a very senior actor and very desi at heart. We to talked for hours and enjoyed each other’s company.

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veryone loves a love story, Bollyood does too, and Indian audiences can never tire of it. In the land where Laila-Majnu, Heer-Ranjha, Sohni-Mahiwal, ShrinFarhad, Dhola-Marwan, Jesal Toral are part of folklore, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is still an inspiration for love stories.

Wherever warring clans or social differences are the main conflict in a love story, Romeo and Juliet come to mind— whether it is Achut Kanya way back in 1936, when caste came in the way of a couple in love, to Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988 to Ishaqzaade in 2012 and dozens of films about starcrossed lovers in between. A new version of Romeo and Juliet, called Issaq, comes out today, set amidst the bloody feuds of lawless Banaras. Yet another film on the same story, Ram Leela, is set in Gujarat, is under production.

One can see why this plot appeals to Indians. Even with all pretensions to modernity, a large part of the country is still in the feudal age, and the rest suffers from nostalgia about the good old days of the real India. That’s why even in 2013, there are Khap Panchayats, and groups of people (mostly men) who believe that inter-caste marriages should not be allowed, and inter-reli-

RINGSIDE VIEW Deepa Gahlot gious marriages are cause for riots.

That’s perhaps why, on the one hand, indie films are breaking new ground, on the

Deepak’s splendid super chor act!

Deepak Dobriyal has made his mark in movies like Omkara, Teen Thay Bhai, Tanu Weds Manu among others. His latest film Chor Chor Super Chor is about to release. He talks to ADC’s Sandeep Hattangadi about his latest film.

Tell us something about the film Chor Chor Super Chor.

The movie is about a thief who is trying quit the underworld and live a honest life.

But he gets cheated by ‘decent’ people so he goes back to his earlier world and forms his own gang of thieves.

Describe your character in the film.

My character is the main chor in the film. I am playing the lead. The chor who gives up everything for a decent lifestyle but when conned by ‘good people’ he plans revenge and starts his own gang of chors.

How did you like working on the film?

It was amazing. It was a funfilled experience. It’s a different kind of comedy which you don’t normally get to see. It’s more than jokes or punch lines. It’s based on everyone’s journey in life.

We all enjoyed shooting for this movie.

Tell us something about your journey as an actor from Omkara?

After Omkara, I got many movie offers. But I was choosy about what I picked and if the script is good. I even work for short films (free) with students and freshers if i like the script and I give my 100 per cent.

Which films of your s have given you the maximum satisfaction as an actor?

As an actor I would say Omkara. I’ve got full satisfaction from movies that I have done till date.

other romantic melodramas like Rockstar, Barfi, Ishaqzaade, Aashiqui 2, Ranjhaana, Lootera continue to win over the Indian viewer. Everyone, at some point of the other, must have fallen in love with someone the parents/family/community disapproved of, and regret having caved in to the pressure. They can identify with tragic or failed love stories and enjoy the cathartic weeping at the end of these films.

In the midst of 100-crore action films and comedies, people will still go to watch love stories that touch their hearts.

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nil Kapoor is a happy man after daughter Sonam tasted success recently with both Ranjhaana as well as Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and wants her to continue with the hard work. “I am happy with her success, every parent is happy when their kids do well.

I am happy that she is happy.

I want her to keep same kind of energy, enthusiasm and hard work and just be the same,” Anil told reporters here at an event.

The industry veteran feels that success

and failures are part of the job and one must accept that.

“She has grown with every film and I am happy for her.

Success and failure are part of the profession as there are films that will do well and some may not, there will be ups and downs but one must continue to work hard,” Kapoor said.

Sonam was paired opposite South star Dhanush in ‘Ranjhaana’ and with Farhan Akhtar in BMB.

ticular—continues to be inspired by Shakespeare, but it’s more the period drama and classical language that they go for; their society has moved away from the tradition of families dictating choice of spouse.

There is a fair amount of violence in Romeo and Juliet, and promos of Issaq indicate a full blast of mofussil aggression and the emphasis on outdated notions of honour and tribal codes still adhered too. At the core of all the bombast are two teenagers discovering love. Which is something that will, hopefully, never go out of style.

South remakes are a hit in B’wood: Prabhu Deva

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horeographer-director Prabhu Deva feels southern remakes are getting recognised in Bollywood because of the presence of big stars.

Prabhu Deva has made three films in Hindi and all of them have been remakes. Two of his films, Wanted (remake of Telugu film Pokiri) and Rowdy Rathore (remake of Telugu film Vikramarkudu) had names like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar.

“The remakes of south films are getting highlighted now because of big stars here. As big Bollywood heroes are doing these films, this space (of remakes) is getting estabPrabhu lished further,” Prabhu said at directorial venture Ramaiya Nenoddantana), Vastavaiya (again a remake launched newcomer Girish an event here. opposite Shruti With his third and recent of Telugu film Nuvvostanante Kumar

Hassan.

Prabhu said South Indian films’ remake was not a new phenomenon in Bollywood.

“Remakes were earlier as well, it is not a new trend. South films are made here and vice versa. They are working is a good sign. Now everyone is working together,” he said.

Prabhu is happy with the response his latest released romantic film has received.

“We are happy with the response to the film and Girish.

He is a surprise package and we’re happy audience likedhim,” he said. Meanwhile, Prabhu is excited to have teamed up with Shahid Kapoor for Rambo Rajkumar.

This film also stars Sonakshi Sinha.

Raanjhanaa was intense, lovely: Dhanush S

outhern actor Dhanush, who is enjoying the success of his debut Hindi film Raanjhanaa, has been receiving lot of offers in Bollywood but is waiting for an impressive script.

“I am getting offers from Bollywood. I will do whatever suits me. I am waiting for a script that will be as intense and lovely as Raanjhanaa,” Dhanush told reporters here last night.

The ‘Kolaveri Di’ star praised his director Anand L. Rai but admits that he did not anticipate this kind of response from the industry and audience. “I did not anticipate this kind of response. It is much more than we had wanted. We had expected less but God is kind and generous to us. It is one man’s miracle— Anand L. Rai, it is one man’s achievement. It’s not an easy thing to pull off a film with a

newcomer as I was from the south,” the actor said.

Even his father-in-law, Rajnikanth and his fans down south have liked the film and Dhanush is happy with the response coming his way.

For Raanjhanaa, Dhanush had teamed up with Sonam Kapoor and he wouldn’t mind sharing screen space with the actress again. “I would love to work with Sonam, she is my best friend,” he said.

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ACROSS: 1 Brief comeback on a rail diversion for a second hearing (7) 8 Become violent and you bring the police in (3,5) 9 One responsible originally for our elevation? (4) 10 Fall for Milton's work (8,4) 12 Not quite safe to return - there are spooks all over the place (6) 13 Artificial eloquence richer to construct (8) 14 Sinister control in Rome, possibly? (4-4,5) 18 By the sound of it, a girl is for the examination (8) 20 Notice that the little one has to register (4,2) 21 Gracious, an anger-fish ? (4,8) 23 Having a credit note, gives ground (4) 24 A light "Carrying a gun? I? No!" (8) 25 Does it keep your one end warm when you sleep ? (7) DOWN: 2 Hartnell fashion to charm (8) 3 Scruple left treated with proper consideration (12) 4 Get closer to a penny per fish (8) 5 Two-tonner ? (6) 6 It sailed in far gone days (4) 7 Perennial grass you see allegedly during the holiday (7) 8 In a position to annoy after penetrating personal cover (5,3'1,4) 11 How you see yourself in regard to drink? (7,5) 15 Girl's charm is a scandalous

Each colour in our code represents a letter.

When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words.

The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

The Clue: Blunt, dampen

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across: 1 Bullaces, 5 Demure, 8 Civilities, 9 Rove, 10 Cathedral-close, 11 Excites, 13 Vatican, 15 Insects, 18 Best man, 21 Pharmacologist, 22 Rift, 23 The fair sex, 24 Flayed, 25 Eyesores.

Down: 1 Bicycle, 2 Leviticus, 3 Ailment, 4 Extorts, 5 Desecrate, 6 Marconi, 7 Riviera, 12 Estimated, 14 Commissar, 16 Nuptial, 17 Exactly, 18 Blowfly, 19 Stories, 20 No taxes.

ACROSS: 1 Tumbrel (4) 5 Lengh x width (4) 6 Absolve (5) 7 Dieter's dish (5) 8 Terminates the employment (5) 9 Address, abbr. (4) 10 Thomas Hardy's heroine? (4)

The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied.

1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

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MATH PYRAMID 595 19 Resort to his Algerian cavalrymen (6) 22 They're kept on ships for building cabins ! (4)

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE CHORES, CHEERS, CHOOSE ECHOES, HEROES, HORSES SHORES

QUICK CROSS 595

HIDATO 595

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matter (8) 16 Was strangely erotic but commonplace (8) 17 Held by a sleeping partner ? (3,4)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Visitors (7) 2 Regions (5) 3 Enjoy books (4) 4 Wood distillate (3) 6 Credit __ (plastics) (5) 7 Ally with (4) 8 Dietary no-no (3)

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 595

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

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Moon in Aquarius till 4:32pm Ashadh Krishnapaksha Purvabhadrapad Kumbh [Aquarius] G. S. Sh. Silver Grey 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Look forward to celebrations and good news coming your way.

On the whole it is going to be a year of expansion that could also take your abroad frequently. Students will also do well in sports and studies doing their parents proud. At home your might face problems with your domestic help whom you have always depended on.

Otherwise life is good and your will be happy with the way things are progressing.

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): Keep your mind open to suggestions. Benefits are indicated. But so are expenses. Remain cool and calm in your own interests even though associates may try your patience time and again. Also consolidate your financial position. Surplus funds should be invested in fixed deposits or bonds. A constant reassurance helps to build a successful relationship. You can ill afford to neglect the needs of those that love you.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Patient and prudent efforts can prove to be fruitful, particularly regarding money matters. Be more prompt with your work and duties as you are inclined to take it a little easy. Though you have nothing to fear but others could take advantage of the situation. A casual Acquaintance could now become a more meaningful association. There are romantic undertones though nothing is spelt out.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): There is lot of work to be done that you may find boring. However, this is essential for your future growth and prosperity. Do not push yourself too much if things do not go your way today.

People who are normally quite efficient will also get on your nerves. Forget about work problems and concentrate on being happy. A get- together with friends will be help to divert your mind.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You may take over major assignment that requires full time effort to see it through. There is more fame than money to be gained. Those appearing for interviews, written tests or applying for tenders will be successful. But will have work hard to maintain the top slot.

This is the time to tell the one you love of your feelings rather than remaining just a silent admirer. The response will be good.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You must tackle important work personally. This way you will be happy that things are moving ahead according to your plans. Sudden journey is likely. Success in your current venture will give boost to your career. Continue to work in your present job or business that is poised for growth. Keep relationship cordial both at home and at work. At a social get-together you will be very much in demand.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Expansion of your activities is also indicted. Overseas journey on work or holiday is seen.

You will get favorable coverage in news or press. A personnel goal is achieved. You will be making some investments on a long-term basis. Investment in property is good. Those keen on starting a family or moving house can look forward to some good news.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You will come across a good offer for a joint venture, however, try to avoid any large investments at this point of time. Benefits are foreseen through international trade or through exports. Travel could have favorable implications both in your work and personal life. Choose your friends carefully as there is some deception likely. Some of your associates are not what they appear to be.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will win esteem of all and will be slated for better position and perks. Creative and media people will now be in the limelight. Make the most of the good trends present in your work. There are some developments likely in the extended family. Some of you may meet someone with whom you share instant rapport.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): The success of the current task that you are involved in will lead to subsequent financial gains and an enhanced position. Colleagues and associates will respond positively. Some investments you have made will translate themselves into a good profit for you. Other things in your life are going along fine but your love life could be in the doldrums. You are not finding quality time to spend with your beloved.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Financially, the current cycle is bound to give you phenomenal gains in the future.

The employed may be called upon to find and discuss ways to improve the situation and finances for the organization. You will achieve a personal goal and some recognition that you were seeking. In dealing with loved ones a softer and more cordial approach could help to get a better response.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You face antagonism at work. Use restraint and avoid confrontation. Avoid hasty decisions.

Share problems to ease the burden. Routine matters are going very well for you right now. This is not the time to make any rash moves though you may be tempted to do so. A longing for moments of freedom and romance make you plan a special evening in the company your beloved.

Your love ties will be fortified.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): If you count on others for help you could be let down. This will be quite upsetting for you. However, this will help you to realize that you should not depend on others. Rest assured that through hard work you would achieve success. Gains are indicated.

Your ego may get in the way of resolving a personal issue. If you are not careful you could lose the respect of a person who loves you.

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They may cause sudden deaths (4) Car, four-wheeler (4) A heap on the carpet ? (4) Reddish brown (6) The path of virtuous conduct according to a Chinese philosophy ?

(3) Hang loosely and swing to and fro (6) Average, neither high nor low (3) Ghost (5) A mean dwelling (5) Earthbound bird (4) ___ Diamond : famous singer?

(4) Rough earthenware (4) Englishman's exclamation (1,3) Jelly (3)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: H equals U

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

23 French composer, d.1937 (5) 24 Had a row? (5) 25 Mr Nadal who has dominated the clay courts in recent years (6) 26 Sicilian spouter (2,4)

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To court (3) Afresh; all over again (4) Repenter or crier ? (4) An unhappy destiny (4) Dull - not bright (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Lancet, 7 Only hope, 8 Hurl, 10 Grappa, 11 Abduct, 14 LLM, 16 Rates, 17 Able, 19 Enjoy, 21 Endow, 22 Entry, 23 Jasu, 26 Peons, 28 Tap, 29 Aslant, 30 Awning, 31 To go, 32 Clearcut, 33 Avenge.

Down: 1 Lingua, 2 Couple, 3 Tola, 4 Eyebrow, 5 Donut, 6 Dents, 8 Hall, 9 RPM, 12 Day, 13 Ceres, 15 Indra, 18 Blues, 19 Ent, 20 Joy, 21 Ensnare, 22 Ena, 23 Jangle, 24 Apio, 25 Unglue, 26 Parch, 27 Olden, 28 Two, 30 Atta.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1729 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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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.

Start of a whaler's cry (4) Shredded; was discordant (6) In short a bigwig ? (3) Bible book abbr. (4) ___ ____ the law : formulates a rule?

(4,4) Initial-transposing clergyman (7) Pertaining to a reign (6) Precognition (9) RK's ___ Aaj Aur ___ (3) Use your eyes (3) ___ Grande : famous South American river ? (3) Palindromic Indian language (9) Sharpness (6) Vacillated, faltered or fumbled (7) Try out for a part in a play (8) A board game (4) Library ref. (3) Pertaining to the loin (6) Study hard (4)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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Yesterday’s solution: Love is the difficult realization that something other than oneself is real

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed.

Today’s ratings: 03 average; 04 good; 05 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: deign, denting, ding, dung, eluding, eluting, ending, enduing, geld, gelid, gent, gild, gilt, glen, glide, glint, glinted, glue, glued, glut, guide, guild, guile, guilt, gunned, indulge, INDULGENT, legit, lending, ling, lung, lunge, lunged, nudge, tending, tinge, tinged, tingle, tingled, tuning

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UNHAPPINESS BREWS IN IBL Shuttlers Sanave, Rupesh hint at pullout as they cry foul on their prices being slashed

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EW DELHI: The first shuttle is yet to be struck but the discontent with the Indian Badminton League is only rising with men's doubles specialists Rupesh Kumar and Sanave Thomas hinting at a pullout, claiming that their base prices too were slashed without informing them.

After star women's doubles players Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa's criticism of the organisers for reducing their base price at the players' auction without informing them, Rupesh and Sanave have also complained of getting a raw deal.

Sanave and Rupesh, who were ranked 13th in the world at one stage of their career, were picked up

by Pune Pistols for USD 5,000. "It is a shocker for me. I am really sad. In

the contract it was clearly mentioned that senior Indian players who have played in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Thomas Cup and Super Series events will have a base price starting from USD 15,000. But I don't know what happened," Rupesh told PTI. "I never speak up but this time I could not keep quiet. I have to take a stand soon. Sporty Solutionz (joint organisers of IBL) has sent me the contract. They have asked me to sign it and send it back to them but I don't know what to do," he said.

Rupesh's doubles partner, Sanave too cried foul over the IBL organisers decision to reduce their base price. "I signed the contract for USD 15,000 but then I heard from media that our base price was slashed to

Anand Pawar disappointed over auction snub M UMBAI: Anand Pawar, ranked 43rd in the world and a member of the Indian Sudirman Cup team, has expressed his disappointment at not being bought.

“Sad and unhappy to see that I haven’t been picked in the Indian Badminton League auction even after making a semi-final of the India Super Series event a few months back and also being part of the Indian Team for the Sudirman Cup. Could it just be bad luck or...?,” he has noted on his Facebook page.

“Well, it’s hard to think of next year when 13 Indian men’s singles players have been sold and I’m the only one who hasn’t!” Pawar added.

Pawar and Ajay Jayaram, ranked 24th in the world behind the highest ranked Indian Parupally Kashyap (13th) and Gurusaidutt (21st), were the last two men’s singles players from India who were available for selection at the auction, but by then most of the franchises had exhausted their money in buying other players. “All the Indian players were put together and a lot was taken and these two were the last names to be picked. While Ajay was picked (by Hyderabad Hotshots for USD 25,000), Pawar was left in the lurch as the lone Indian player in the top 14 ranks not to be bought,” the sources said.

USD 5,000. That is very difficult to accept," said Sanave.

"The organisers said the base price of all senior Indian players, who have played in international tournaments such as Commonwealth Games, will start from USD 15,000. I really don't understand what went wrong. I got a call yesterday from IBL asking me to sign the contract and then only I got to know about it," he added.

Rupesh and Sanave are the latest to express their dissatisfaction over IBL organisers decision to slash the base prices of some Indian players. Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jwala and Ashwini, who were icon players for the event, had earlier blasted the IBL organisers after their USD

50,000 base tags were reduced to USD 25,000 after they went unsold at Sunday's closed bidding.

Men's singles specialist Arvind Bhat, however, was satisfied with the amount he had managed to fetch from the auction.

"When I had signed the contract my base price was not mentioned but I'm okay with my base price. I think it is great a initiative and I am positive about it," said Arvind, who was bought by Banga Beats, the Bangalore franchise, for USD 7,500.

"It is still a lot of money which the players will make for just two weeks of event. I have played in the German league for many years, so I know how important a step like IBL is," he added.

EW DELHI: Indian girls put up a dominant show to sweep aside Japan 3-0 and book their place in the quarterfinals of the World Junior Women's Squash Team Championships being played in the historic city of Wroclaw, Poland.

India finished second in their Pool C behind England and will take on the fourth seed Hong Kong in the quarters of the biennial World Squash Federation event at the Hasta La Vista Club.

Harshit Kaur Jawanda was the first to take the court against Risa Sugimoto. Harshit took control of the match early on, pinning Risa to the back corners and pounced on her opponent's errors to win the first game 11-6.Harshit continued to dominate the front of the court and Risa could not counter her ball control as the Indian raced away with the second game. Risa pulled out all the stops in an amazing display of athleticism as she retrieved every ball and played absolutely wonderful drops to take the third game on 5.

However, the Delhi girl reasserted her dominance in the fourth game, winning it 11-4 in 22 minutes to put India 1-0 ahead in the pre-quarters. Lakshya Ragavendran showed off her array of strokes in racing away to a twogame lead against Satomi Watanabe. The Japanese youngster could do precious little in the face of aggressive strokeplay from Lakshya. But, Satomi hung on and waited for her chances edging the third game 12-10. Lakshya had match ball at 10-9 but could not convert allowing Satomi to reduce the deficit. In an extremely tight fourth game, Lakshya held her nerve to close out the match at 1412, giving India an unassailable 2-0 lead and a place in the lasteight. In the final rubber, Sachika Ingale was largely untroubled in what turned out to be a routine win against Momoka Nakahira in 20 minutes to complete the 3-0 rout.

Results: Harshit Kaur Jawanda bt Risa Sugimoto11-6 11-3 5-11 11-4 Lakshya Ragavendran bt Satomi Watanabe 11-5 11-7 10-12 14-12 Sachika Ingale bt Momoka Nakahira 11-9 11-8 11-4.

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EW DELHI: India’s promising shuttlers such as K Srikanth and B Sai Praneeth are both thrilled and excited with the interests the franchises showed on them in the Indian Badminton League auctions held here on Monday.

20-year-old Srinkath, who was bagged by Awadhe Warriors for a pay cheque of USD 34,000 said here today: “This is unbelievable. I didn’t expect it. It felt extremely good to know that the franchisees were competing with each other to bid for me.”

The 20-year-old who had stunned world No. 4 Boonsak Pon-

sana in the finals of the Thailand Open Grand Prix last month and hails from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, added, “My parents are very happy that the sport is getting me financial rewards. It will also give me an opportunity to play in a team event.”

Sai Praneeth, a 20-year-old shuttler, who stunned former Olympic champion Taufiq Hidayat in the latter’s farewell match, was bagged

by Krrish Delhi Smashers for USD 40,000.

“It’ a huge motivation for a player like me. I was expecting around USD 20,000, but this was surprising,” he said.

SPORTS Gavaskar buys FEDERER STRUGGLES TO WIN HAMBURG OPENER

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matches are always important, especially losing the first set makes things difficult. You're not allowed to make many more unforced errors in crucial moments and I was able to come through and play better as the match went on. That's always encouraging for the next round."

Federer, now ranked five in the world, his lowest point for a decade, goes on to face Jan Hajek of the Czech Republic for a quarter-final spot. The Swiss great is using this event and the Gstaad tournament, which starts on July 22, to bounce back from his shock Wimbledon exit ahead of next month's US Open.

AMBURG: Roger Federer struggled in his first match since his Wimbledon humiliation when he had to come back from a set down to defeat Germany's Daniel Brands in his Hamburg opener on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old, top-seeded Federer won 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 against the world number 58, who was celebrating his 26th birthday, to reach the third round of a tournament he last played in 2008. It was his 30th career win at the tournament.

"I think it was good for me to have a tough match like this and come through at the end," said Federer. "Clearly these kind of

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EW DELHI: The Indian Badminton League's glamour quotient has gone up by quite a few notches with a consortium involving former cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar and Telugu actor Nagarjuna buying the event's Mumbai franchise.

The consortium also includes former manager of the Indian cricket team and businessman Vankina Chamundeswaranath. The team will be called Mumbai Masters.

"I am proud to be associated with badminton which I've always admired and passionately followed and played a bit as a fan. The sport has produced legends and recorded many milestones for India and I hope my association with the Indian Badminton League proves to be a worthy contribution to the great sport of badminton," Gavaskar said in a release.

The USD one million league is set to launch on August 14 with some highvoltage action expected between PVP's Hyderabad Hotshots and BOP Group's Banga Beats. A total of 90 matches will be played in the IBL which will feature six franchises. The IBL will be held in six cities from August 14-31. Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Bangalore and Lucknow are the six cities that will feature in the first edition of IBL.

IN BRIEF Mumbai marathon registrations open for participants

MUMBAI: Registrations for the 11th edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, to be run on January 19, 2014, were launched by the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan on Thursday. Present on the occasion were the Mayor of Mumbai, Sunil Prabhu, Deputy Mayor, Mohan Mithbaokar and event ambassador John Abraham.

Registrations for the full marathon and half marathon will open at 10.00 am on July 19.

Rao fires hat-trick for Rhema Sports

MUMBAI: Rhema Sports produced a strong second half performance to overcome Greater Mumbai Police 6-3 in a First Division match, of the Mumbai Hockey Association Ltd. League, at Churchgate on Thursday. The two teams were locked 1-1 at the end of the first half. The architect of Rhema Sports win was their livewire forward Laxman Rao who hammered home four goals including a hat-trick, while Ajinkya Narkar and Anand Gaikwad got the other two goals. For the Mumbai Police Samadhan Thakar, Ajit Nalavade and Nilesh Ghorpade netted a goal each.

Alden hat-trick powers Republicans to title

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UMBAI: Barcode FC blanked Bandra Terminus 2-0 in a well-contested Third Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League 2012-13, at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Thursday afternoon. Karan De-

vadia and Umang Gandhi hit the target for the winners.

Earlier in another encounter of the same division, Ansa Travels prevailed over BDA by an identical 2-0 margin. Kailash Zadpe and Adil Lakhdawala netted a goal each for the victors.

Isaac nets brace as Stanislaus blank Mary’s SSC The victorious Bombay Republicans ‘A’ team make a happy picture with coach Marzban Patel after winning the Third Division title.

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UMBAI: Powered by Alden D’Souza’s fine hat-trick Bombay Republicans ‘A’ defeated Western Railway Mumbai Division (WRMD) 3-1 and clinched the top honours in the Third Division final of the Mumbai Hockey Association Ltd. (MHAL) League – 2013, at the MHAL Stadium, Churchgate on Thursday. The enterprising forward scored twice in the first half and added the third in the second

session. Manish Shahi reduced the margin for the railway outfit.

Earlier, Sports Authority of India (SAI), DBS overcame Thane City Police 2-0 to claim the Fourth Division title. Shabaz Pathan and Waseem Khan netted a goal each for the champions. Bombay Republicans received the winners’ trophy and prize money of Rs.25,000, while the runners-up got a shield and prize money of Rs.15,000.

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UMBAI: Isaac’s Cardozo’s fine brace was responsible in the main as St Stanislaus (Bandra) blanked St. Mary’s SSC (Mazagaon) 4-0 in their B-16-I Mumbai Indians Annual Inter School Football Tournament played at the School Sports Centre here today.

Ryan D’Souza and Reuben Fernandes were the other goalscorers.

Other B-16-I results: Christ Church (Byculla)(1) (Rayyan Shaikh 1) bt Jamnabai Narsee (Juhu) (0); St. Francis D’Assisi (Borivali) (2) (Ronak Coutinho 1, John Danny 1) bt St. Lawrence (Borivali) (1) (Harsh Solanki 1);

Bombay Scottish (Mahim) (1) (Ahmed Shaikh 1) bt St. Lawrence (Kandivali) (0); Campion School (Cooperage) (3) (Aryan Sood 2, Devansh Ghoshar 1) bt St. Dominic Savio High School (Andheri) (0); Don Bosco (Matunga) (1) (Marc D’Souza 1) bt St. Anne’s H.S. (Malad) (0). Venue: St. Xavier’s Ground (Parel) B-16-II-D: Don Bosco (Borivali) (6) (A Aaron 2, M Vaz 2, W Trindade 1, R D’Mello 1) bt The Cathedral & John Connon (Fort) (0); B-16-IIA: Arya Vidyamandir (Bandra E) (2) (Harshwardhan Achhpal 2) bt NSSA Hill Spring (Tardeo) 0.

Kharadi can get a couple of winners

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1. Emerald Fortune 59.5 S. Mosin 2. Zafirah 59.5 Nikhil Bhujbal 3. Adams Spirit 59 R. Vaibhav 4. Indiscrete 59 I. Pasha 5. Allegiance 56 Dashrath Singh 6. Rising Angel 52 Neeraj Rawal 7. Stella 50 A. Sandesh

oday the first race is at 2 p.m.

Spotting the winner is no easy task. There are no important sponsored races. Watch Malcom Kharadi today as he appears to be having some winning 3. The Secret Romeo Plate mounts.

Class II 1400 M 3.00 P.M. CARD AND SELECTIONS 1. Saints N Sinners 62 Ikram Khan 1. The Golden Edition Plate Class IV 1400 M 2.00 P.M. 1. Victoire 61 I. Pasha 2. Cypress Point 59.5 Dashrath 2. Sugar Loaf 57.5 N. S. Parmar Singh 3. Swift Memories 55 Dashrath 3. Winning Destiny 58 V. Singh Chandrakant 4. Hidden Goodness 54.5 T. S. 4. Tell Me More 55.5 Shrikant Jodha Kamble 5. Augustus 54 Neeraj Rawal 5. Brave Fighter 55 C. S. Jodha 6. Running Sun 49.5 C. S. Jodha 6. Princess Khatoum 54 A. Win: Swift Memories, Augutus Sandesh 7. Pumba 53 Prasad 4. The Pennywise Trophy 1400 M 8. Viva Zapata 52 Sandeep 3.30 P.M. Jadhav 1. Brazil 56 N. S. Parmar Win: Cypress Point, Victoire 2. Brown Dynamite 56 Vikram 2. The Carbon Star Plate Class V Jodha 3. Demonic 56 Abhishek Habbu 1000 M 2.30 P.M. Race No: 28

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4. Fleetwood Mac 56 A. Ashhad Asbar 5. Phelps 56 R. Vaibhav 6. Dixie Delight 54.5 C. S. Jodha 7. Indian Touch 54.5 A. Sandesh 8. Santa Caterina 54.5 Malcolm Kharadi 9. Sydney 54.5 D. K. Ashish 10. Veena's Star 54.5 Kavraj Singh Win: Santa Caterina, Demonic 5. The Atomic Prince Plate 1200 M 4.00 P.M. 1. Hail The King 57 P. Kamlesh 2. Remember Me 57 A. Ashhad Asbar 3. Zoraavar 57 A. Sandesh 4. Yellowzone 55.5 Dashrath Singh 5. Midnight Run 53 Shrikant Kamble 6. Super Bolt 53 D. A. Naik 7. Neptune's Ocean 51.5 Vikram Jodha Win: Yellowzone, Midnight Run 6. The Zahra Plate Class III 1000 M 4.30 P.M. 1. Albuurz 59 Kavraj Singh

2. Gararo 58 Dashrath Singh 3. Edwina 57.5 A. Sandesh 4. Pitbull 57 S. Sunil 5. Awesome Smile 56 V. Chandrakant 6. Mountain Song 54 Prasad 7. Mr Morrison 53.5 D. K. Ashish Win: Mountain Song, Edwina

7. The Desert Light Plate Class IV 1200 M 5.00 P.M. 1. Gates Of Heaven 61.5 Dashrath Singh 2. Rewarding Desire 60 Neeraj Rawal 3. Silver Streak 60 A. Sandesh 4. Naserian 59 Vikram Jodha 5. Hearthrob 56 Akash Agarwal 6. Izarra 55.5 V. Chandrakant 7. Star Gazing 54.5 M. A. Roushan 8. Electra 53.5 S. Sunil 9. Aurnia 52.5 J. E. Pereira 10. Dancing Jenny 52.5 S. Mosin 11. Gold Necklace 52.5 D. K. Ashish 12. Sansani 52.5 C. S. Jodha 13. Walk Of Life 51 Malcolm Kharadi Win: Gates of Heaven, Silver Streak

INDIANS AIM TO CONTINUE DOMINANCE

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ARARE: An expectedly comfortable win to start with, the young Indian team under Virat Kohli would look to continue asserting its supremacy over minnows Zimbabwe when the two sides clash in the second one-dayer of the ongoing five-match series here tomorrow.

In a perfect start to the tour, India thrashed Zimbabwe by six wickets with Kohli leading from the front, scoring a hundred yesterday.

But the win was not without a few glitches

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wickets in his 10 overs. The Zimbabwean batsmen did not exactly disgrace themselves and posted a decent total which was, however, no match to the sheer individual brilliance of Kohli. Among others, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan had a bad day but they too should get some big scores in the series which has been described as being terribly lopsided despite India being a depleted team.

Another positive to emerge for India apart from Kohli’s swashbuckling knock, was the half-century by debutant Ambati Rayudu.

A veteran of first-class cricket, Rayudu finally got his ODI break yesterday and delivered well with a calculated 63-run knock. If he can continue in the same vein in the coming games, the 27-year-old’s confidence would certainly head northwards.

It would be interesting to see whether the Indians stick to the same line-up or try out the likes of batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and spinner Parveez Rasool.

For the Zimbabweans, Raza and Chigumbura showed that application and patience can make the home team a lot more competitive than many would perceive it to be.

The home team played its full 50 overs, was not all out at the end of it all and did expose with the inexperience of Indian bowlers ex- some chinks in the Indian bowling attack’s arploited by a couple of Zimbabwean batsmen. moury. But their own bowling left a lot to be deSikander Raza nearly got a hundred while sired although it is difficult to control an lower down the order Elton Chigumbura man- on-song Kohli even for the best of attacks.

Prosper Utseya was the lone bowler to aged to torment the Indians for quite a while with a 34-ball 43 which included half a dozen make an impact with two wickets in his 10 boundaries. In fact, India’s lead pacer R Vinay overs. With a better understanding of condiKumar ended up conceding at a rate more than tions, the Zimbabwean bowlers would be exsix in his nine overs. But on the brighter side, pected to produce a better effort, the one in the rest of the attack made up for his off day which they at least manage to create some with spinner Amit Mishra picking up three unease for the Indians.

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RETORIA: David Warner has said he needed to be dropped from the Australian Test squad following his pub brawl with Joe Root during which the Aussie landed a punch at the Englishman. Warner’s ban over the incident that took place in a Birmingham pub during the Champions Trophy cost him his place in the first two Tests at Trent Bridge and Lord’s. But he is back in contention for a recall in the third Test at Old Trafford after his 193 during the ongoing unofficial Test match against South Africa A in Pretoria.

“Sitting on the sidelines and copping that punishment and not being selected it was a thing that I needed,” Warner was quoted as saying by ‘ESPNcricinfo’.

“I definitely needed a kick up the bum. It was my own fault the incident that happened.

My job was then to support our players, support the rest of the group and do everything I could to help them prepare for the games. I did that and I know the other guys on the tour did the same thing. We’ve all been working very hard,” he added from South Africa. Warner was sent on the Australia A tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa after being left out of the Trent Bridge Test as Cricket Australia felt the opener needed some time in the middle.

in the shorter format.

“It’s not for me or you to judge whether Pujara is in the scheme of things for the 2015 World Cup but he certainly has the game and the temperament. But most important thing is what selectors think about Pujara. He has shown at the domestic level that he can play the shorter version also. I don’t see any reason why Pujara won’t be successful in ODIs,” he said.

Talking about Shikhar Dhawan, the stylish right-hander of 90’s felt that the Delhi opener will only get better with time.

“Great players are those who improve and get better with passage of time. Shikhar has started off brilliantly and he will only improve as he works on his flaws. Even Sachin Tendulkar had flaws and he has continuously worked on them,” Jadeja said.

On whether playing too many horizontal bat shots can cause him trouble, Jadeja said, “If he is a puller, it’s good but if he is a compulsive puller, it’s not good. Anything done out of choice is good but not out of compulsion.”

EW DELHI: Former India ODI captain Ajay Jadeja feels that Ambati Rayudu’s international debut will be an inspiration for all those “eternal hopefuls” who want to don the national colours.

“If I can remember, Rayudu started playing first-class cricket when I was playing for India. It took him 10 long years to finally make his senior international debut. This shows that in every aspect of life, one should never lose hope,” Jadeja told PTI on the sidelines of a prize distribution ceremony of TERI. “I don’t think many people would have thought that Rayudu will manage to play for India although his talent was unquestionable.

He played in ICL which was an unsanctioned league and then changed states.

“Once you have gone through all these, there is a tendency of selectors not to pick you. What went in Rayudu’s favour was his experience at first-class level and a solid game that he possesses,” 42-year-old Jadeja, who played 196 ODIs and 15 Tests for India, said.

Jadeja is also hopeful that Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will also prove his mettle

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ONDON: Insisting that he is running clean, Usain Bolt today said the recent spate of doping scandals to hit athletics will damage the sport but won’t affect his own preparations for the upcoming world championships.

The world’s fastest man, though, stopped short of condemning fellow Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson or American rival Tyson Gay, whose failed doping tests have left the sport in turmoil ahead of the worlds in Moscow next month. “Definitely it’s going to set us back a little bit,” Bolt said in London ahead of a Diamond League meet his first competition in the city since his three gold medals at last year’s Olympics. “But as a person I can’t focus on this.

“I still have world championships, everyone is stepping up their game so I have to really focus on that. ... I am just trying to work hard, run fast and hopefully help people to forget what has happened, and just move on.”

In his first public comments since news of the high-profile doping cases broke, Bolt promised that he won’t be the next sprint star to be embroiled in a scandal.

“I was made to inspire people and to run, and I was given the gift and that’s what I do,” the six-time Olympic champion said. “I am confident in myself and my team, the people I work with. And I know I am clean.

“So I’m just going to continue running, using my talent and just trying to improve the sport.”

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