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HOPING TO STAVE OFF POLL DEBACLE, STATE CABINET IS TO TAKE UP ISSUE OF TARIFF REDUCTION FOR MUMBAI TODAY By Suyash Padate

he Aam Admi Party (AAP) has forced the state government to take a stand over the issue of power tariffs in Mumbai. The cabinet is expected to take up the proposal on the sensitive matter of reduction of costs today. However, looking at the number of hurdles in the implementation of this decision, whether Mumbaikars will see a decrease in power rates right from today, or whether they will have to wait for a while, is still unclear. Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has agreed, in principle, to cut tariffs in the city by 20 per cent. Yet, after a discussion with top ranking of-

ficials in the government, he has realised that the implementation of this decision will be somewhat difficult. Mumbai's power suppliers are either private companies or government undertakings, and any tariff reduction will involve a huge subsidy. Tata Power has a consumer base of 4,50,000, while Reliance Infrastructure supplies power to 2.8 million consumers and the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has over one million consumers. A reduction in power charges will force the government to shell out a huge amount. Thus, the Finance Department has vociferously opposed this move, leaving the CM and most cabinet members in a

quandary. The state government is contemplating at least three options to reduce power rates in the city. These include giving directions to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) under Sections 48 and 108 to issue a revised rate order; giving a subsidy to private distributors, mainly Tata Power, Reliance Infrastructure, and ordering an audit of these firms. The CM has made it clear that the government is committed to the reduction of power tariffs. Keeping an eye on the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, all the parties – including the Congress – have swung into action and are insisting on a reduction in power tariffs.

Pawar, Memon, Dalwai, Deora, Athavale to be

ELECTED UNOPPOSED MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

Clockwise from top left: Sharad Pawar, Majeed Memon, Husain Dalwai, Ramdas Athavale and Murli Deora,

By Prashant Hamine

Don’t mistake me for an MNS activist in action against toll plaza! I’m from the BMC’s anti-encroachment squad on a demolition mission.

Dalwai, Murli Deora (both Congress); Sharad Pawar, ith the Shiv Sena de- Adv. Majeed Memon (both ciding against field- NCP); Ramdas Athavale ing its second candidate (RPI-A), Rajkumar Dhoot for the biennial Rajya (Shiv Sena) and Sanjay Sabha elections due to be Kakade (Independent) are held on February 7, all the Continued on pg 8 « seven candidates – Husain

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150 nursing students on strike By A Staff Reporter

round 150 students from among the 640 nursing students from 64 nursing colleges across the state – whose results have been withheld by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, for not having appeared for the Common Entrance Test (CET) and have yet secured seats in nursing colleges – were on a strike on Tuesday, as their problems were not solved by the concerned authorities. These students say that they were unaware of the rule that the CET was compulsory for students like them who had secured seats similar to those in the management quota, and now their results have been withheld, thus affecting them aca-

demically. Three students and one member from the Indian Nurses Association are on a hunger strike. “We met the minister for medical education on Monday and he said that the Pravesh Niyantran Samiti is an independent body and the government has no powers over it. He told us that they have already requested the samiti to help us but nothing has been done as yet. We have been asked to go to the Supreme Court now,” said Sujo Jose, a student from V.S.P.M College of Nursing and Research Center, Nagpur. “As of now, the hunger strike is for 24 hours. We will decide the next course of action,” said Jose.

Tobacco-free schools still a distant dream

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By A Staff Reporter

ccording to a survey of 230 government schools in Mumbai conducted by NGO Salaam Bombay Foundation (SBF), the recommendations made in the WHO-Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) for schools is not being implemented and that most of the schools are still falling short in terms of implementing the guidelines recommended by WHO to ensure tobacco-free schools. In only eight per cent (18 schools) the rule of no smoking or chewing of tobacco within premises of institution is being followed by teachers/students/any staff members, 34 per cent (78 schools) display the

sign board ‘No Smoking Area Smoking here is an offense’, inside the premises of institution, as mandated by law while 66 per cent don’t have any such signage. Only 19 per cent (44 schools) have displayed signage ‘No sale of Tobacco within premises of school or within the radius of 100 yards' while 81 per cent don’t display any such signage. However, a majority, 92 per cent (211 schools) have a copy of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003 available with the principal of the school and 71 per cent (164 schools) have posters depicting harmful effects of tobacco within the premises of the school. Only 12 per cent (27 schools) have a Tobacco Control Committee that meets quarterly and reports to the

district administration with regard to monitoring tobacco control initiatives of the school or the institute. The results were revealed and discussed at Bal Parishad, an event that is organised every year to let young children voice their views and opinions on specific issues related to tobacco control to decision makers. This event was attended by Prakash Charte, Deputy Educational officer, BMC, Sharad Bande, Superintendent License Department, BMC, Dr. Pranita Tipure- Assistant Executive, Health office, BMC, Mahesh Zagade, Commissioner, FDA, Maharashtra and Pravin. Salunke, Additional Police Commissioner, Central Region, Mumbai. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Yet another MU goof-up comes to light 150 students of TYBMS risk losing 15 marks due to an incomplete question By Yatin Ingle

ven as the Mumbai University (MU) has been trying its best to avoid goof-ups in the printing of question papers, passing on additional information to incomplete questions had created a miscommunication between the varsity and an exam centre in November last year. In the second week of November 2013, after the Third Year Bachelors of Management Studies (TYBMS) students appearing for the sixth semester (ATKT) exams for the subject of 'Operational Research' at Vashi's Modern College attempted to solve a 15 marks question, they were foxed as the question was incomplete. Being informed by the exam centre that there were no changes or add-ons to the question, the students attempted the incomplete question as it was given in the question paper. But when the students exited the

VASTU TIP OF THE DAY One should make the odd number of stairs while making a staircase in the house. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

examination centre, they were shocked when their friends from other examination centres informed them that the said question had additional information which was given orally. The students then asked the college authorities about the additional information but were told that no information had reached the college. With no reply from the varsity or the exam centre, around 150 students now fear losing 15 marks as the results have yet to be declared. A student, who did not wished to be named, said: "When I solved the sum, it seemed to be incorrect and I asked the exam supervisor about the same. We were told that there are no corrections. After the exam our friends from other exam centre told us that an additional information was given to the exam centres for the particular question. We were shocked that we were not informed about the same. Now, due to the miscommunication, we students might lose 15 marks!" A similar incident had taken place during the MBA exams wherein the exam centre had issued wrong question papers to the students. The varsity later conducted a re-exam to make up for the gross mistake by the exam centre. Dr Naresh Chandra, Pro ViceChancellor, MU, told the ADC, "I will personally look into this issue as soon as possible and do the needful so that the students do not suffer."

REMEMBERING THE MAHATMA... With just a day left for observing the death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, preparations have started for cleaning the statue located near Mantralaya in South Mumbai, yesterday.

Thousands protest police inaction in Esther Anuhya murder case By Philip Varghese

ven as the Mumbai Police seems to be grappling with not making any headway in the murder of Andhra techie Esther Anuhya Singavarapu, whose body was found in Bhandup, thousands of people – from civil society activists, NGOs and various church members – gathered at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) protesting against the police failure and demanding justice to the victim's family. The protest was lead by Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Abraham Mathai, founder of Harmony Foundation, who questioned that if Nirbhaya’s culprits were arrested in 72 hours, the Shakti Mills culprits were arrested in 24 hours, then why not in Esther Anuhya case till date. “We have all heard and been con-

cerned about the unfortunate and shocking incident of the rape and murder of Esther. She had been missing from January 5, 2014 and found burnt on the Eastern Express Highway, Bhandup by her relatives, almost two weeks later. It was the duty of the police as per the established conventions, to make a thorough search of the Bhandup area where her mobile was last tracked, but it has been more than three weeks now and the culprits have still not been traced. The police should fasten its investigation and the family should get justice,” Gandhi said. Abraham Mathai said, “We seek justice for Esther and to ensure that such incidents don't happen in the future, Tushar Gandhi led the march today to highlight the police failure and ensure that key places like LTT and other entry points in the

city would be safer places for women and new passengers to Mumbai.” “We have also demanded that information about Government Railway Police on duty with telephone numbers to be prominently put up at railway stations. CCTV cameras should be strategically placed and functional at all times. Special auto and taxi counter for women at LTT, Dadar, Mumbai Central, Bandra railway stations. Names of auto/taxi drivers and their vehicle numbers to be recorded by police when they are ferrying women passengers from railway stations. Name of driver, vehicle registration number should be displayed prominently at the passenger seat of autos and taxis. Complaints of missing women should be handled sensitively and on top priority, irrespective of jurisdiction,” Mathai said.

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The moss covered chimney of the United India Mill No. 1 at Currey Road.

PHOTO FEATURE

The chimney of Digvijay Mills at Lalbaug.

The crumbling facade and chimney of the infamous Shakti Mill Compound at Mahalaxmi.

Preserving Mumbaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History

Central Mumbai stands out from the rest of the metropolis, with its large dilapidated mill compounds, and flaking chimneys that serve as landmarks. A while ago, the Bombay High Court declared several mills in the city to be Grade-II heritage structures, after which none of the existing structures within the mill compounds - including the chimneys - can be broken down or tampered with, even if the land on which the mill stands is sold. Our photographer Sushil Kadam walked through the bylanes of Central Mumbai, clicking pictures of the towering chimneys that have contributed to Mumbaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

A silhouette of the chimney of United Mills No. 4 at Cotton Green.

The chimney in the crumbling Gold Mohur Mill compound at Dadar.

The chimney of Phoenix Mills at Lower Parel.

The Mukesh Mills compound in Colaba seems like less of a mill and more of a garden.

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DEATH ANNIVERSARY

CHANGE OF NAME

5th Death Anniversary of Leela Ishwar Ramrakhiani (19292009) Fondly Remembered by : Sabina, Nirmala, Arjun (Haresh), Ramesh, Umesh, Mukesh, Bhavana, Geeta, Deepa, Rupa & Grandchildren ... Kavita, Dhanesh, Niketa, Anjali, Hina, Pravin & Ekta. C-32647

I have changed my name from Mohamed Sakil Mansuri to Mohammed Shakil Mansuri as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-32636

CORRIGENDUM Dhavalganga CHS Ltd., released an Ad of Public Notice on 25/1/2014, by mistakely it was mentioned 10 days but actually it is 15 days. C-32646

THANKSGIVING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE ..Jude— O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humble beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Mary’s and three Glory be’s. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Publication must be promised.) (This Novena has never been known to fail. This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days) P.V.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored glorified loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us St. Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. Amen C-32320 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of the helpless pray for us. Thank you for favour granted. C-32633 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of the helpless pray for us. Thank you for favour granted. C-32634 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of the helpless pray for us. Thank you for favour granted. C-32635

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

I have changed my name from M. Riyaz to Riyaz Shakil Mansuri as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-32637 I have changed my name from Fareedabee to Fehmida Shakil Mansuri as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-32638 I have changed my name from Lawoo Ramchandra Naik to Lahu Ramchandra Naik as per Affidavit. C-32639 I have changed my name from Yashaswani Lawoo Naik to Yashaswini Lawoo Naik as per Affidavit. C-32640 I have changed my name from Vikram Vinod Acharya to Vikram Vinod Achhra as per Affidavit. C-32641 I have change my old name from Shila Arun Shah alias Shilaben Arun Shah alias Sheelaben Arun Shah to Sheela Arun Shah as per Affidavit dated 24.01.2014. C-32642 I have changed my name from Mahanthesha Kallappa Basetty to Mahantesh Kallappa Bashetti as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. (U-54402). C-32643 I have changed my name from Shabana Bano Nisar Ahmed / Ahmad Bhati to Shabana Mohammad Imran Bhati as per Court Affidavit dated 27/01/2014. C-32644 I have changed my name from Mohammed to Mohammed Sarvar Khan as per Court Affidavit dated 27/01/2014. C-32645 I have changed my name from Sakina Abbas Jawarwala to Sakina Abbas Jaorawala (Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X-41746 dated; September 26-October 2, 2014). C-32648

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I, Jitendra Kishandas Rohra have changed my Daughter’s name from Vidhi Jitendra Rohra, to ‘Indeira Jitendra Rohra’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32652 I have changed my name from Fakir Aspak Ayyub Shasha, to ‘Ashpak Ayyub Shah’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32653 I have changed my name from Maula Ali Abdul Majeed, to ‘Maula Ali Abdul Majeed Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/01/2014. C-32654 I have changed my name from Shanaz Begum Lokapali , to ‘Shanaz Begum Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/01/2014. C-32655 I have changed my name from Mohammed Naeem Abdul Rahim, to ‘Mohammed Naeem Abdul Rahim Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/01/2014. C-32656 I have changed my name from Nitin Chandrapal, to ‘Nitin Chandrapal Iyer’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 1211) Dated: 11/04/2013. C-32657

I have changed my name from Pinky, to ‘Purohit Pinky Dinesh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32666

I have changed my name from Anil Rajesh Dhirmalani to Kapil Rajesh Dhirmalani as per Affidavit. C-32681

I have changed my name from Dinesh, to ‘Purohit Dinesh Masra Ram’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32667

I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Revachandji Bokadia to Ramesh Revaji Jain as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X-66405). C-32682

I, Purohit Dinesh Masra Ram have changed my Son’s name from Ayush Dinesh, to ‘Purohit Ayush Dinesh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014.

I have changed my name from Vrushali Suresh Sawant to Vrushali Sachchidanand Raorane as per Maharashtra Gazette No. (X-105263). C-32683

C-32668 I have changed my name from Saba Anjum, to ‘Saba Rashid Sayed’ as per Affidavit Dated: 24/01/2014. C-32669 I have changed my name from Mukadam Uzrabi, to Mukadam Uzra Abdul Rahiman as per Affidavit Dated: 22/01/2014. C-32670 I have changed my name from Mukadam Saif Abdul Rahiman, to ‘Mukadam Saif Rahiman’ as per Affidavit Dated: 22/01/2014. C-32671 I have changed my name from Khan Mohammad Asif, to ‘Khan Mohammed Asif’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32672

I have changed my name from Sunita Bhimlal Poon, to ‘Sasha Ashley Joseph’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 65094) Dated: 16/01/2014.

I have changed my name from Khan Mohd Aamir, to ‘Khan Mohammad Aamir’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014.

C-32658

C-32673

I have changed my name from Faisal Hamza Khan, to ‘Aatif Abdul Hamza Khan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 40113) Dated: 10/10/2013.

I have changed my name from Mr. Aftab Ahmad Ansari s/o Ashfakh Ahmad Ansari, to ‘Mr. Aftab Ahmed Ansari s/o Ashfaque Ahmed Ansari’ as per Affidavit Dated: 24/12/2013. C-32674

C-32659 I have changed my name from Shaikh Sartajbi Saieed Ahmed, to ‘Qureshi Bushra Mohamed Faisal’ as per Affidavit Dated: 25/01/2014. C-32660

I have changed my name from Mr. Ompraksh Roshanlal Chaudhary to Mr. Omprakash Roshanlal Chaudhry as per Affidavit dated 27th Jan. 2014. C-32675

I have changed my name from Ansari Nafeesa Bano Abdullah, to ‘Ansari Nafisa Abdul Aziz’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32661 I have changed my name from Farhat Bano, to ‘Ansari Farhat Raees Ahmed’ as per Affidavit Dated: 24/01/2014. C-32662

I have changed my name from Mrs. Kailash Omprakash Chaudhary to Mrs. Kailash Omprakash Chaudhry as per Affidavit dated 27th Jan. 2014. C-32676 I have changed my name from Mrs. Sonali Tarun Chaudhary to Mrs. Sonali Tarun Chaudhry as per Affidavit dated 27th Jan. 2014. C-32677

I have changed my name from Shafi Mansoori to Mohammed Shafi Mansoori as per Affidavit. C-32684 I father Shakeel Shaikh have changed my daughter name from Misbah Shakeel Shaikh to Ameera Shakeel Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32685 I have changed my name from Mohd Shakeel to Shakeel Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32686 I have changed my name from Rashida (Rashida Kapadia) to Rashida Husain Dohadwala as per Affidavit Dated: 28th Jan 2014. C-32687 I have changed my name from Mr. Satishkumar Dhoopsagar Tiwari to Mr. Satish Dhoopsagar Tiwari as per Affidavit Dated 20th January, 2014. C-32688 I have changed my name from Mrs. Mithiladevi Satishkumar Tiwari to Mrs Mithilesh Satish Tiwari as Per Affidavit Dated 20th January, 2014. C-32689 I have changed my name from Kavita Chandrakant Lokhande to Ranjana Chandrakant Lokhande as per Affidavit dated 15th January, 2014. C-32690 I have changed my name from Abdul Khalique Abdul Aziz to Abdul Khalique Abdul Azeez Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32691 I have changed my name from Farheen Begum Khaja Moinuddin to Farheen Abdul Khalique Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32692

I have changed my name from Kismatali Mohd Yusuf Mansari, to ‘Kismatali Mohammed Yusuf Ansari’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/09/2013. C-32649

I have changed my name from Raees Ahmed Shamshuddin, to ‘Ansari Raees Ahmed Shamshuddin’ as per Affidavit Dated: 24/01/2014. C-32663

I have changed my name from Abubakar Siddhik Kismatali Ansari, to ‘Abubakar Kismatali Ansari’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/09/2013. C-32650

I have changed my name from Rabiyabai Mohamed Dawood, to Fakarade Rabiyabai Hussain as per Affidavit Dated: 22/01/2014. C-32664

I have changed my name from Tofic Ahmed Saleem Kalsekar to Taufique Saleem Kalsekar as per Affidavit. C-32679

I have changed my name from Abdul Shakur Abdul Rahim Shaikh to Abdul Shakoor Abdul Rahim Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32694

I have changed my name from Aashka Jitendra Rohra, to ‘Aashkka Jitendra Rohra’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32651

I have changed my name from Purohit Pinkykumari Hansraj, to ‘Purohit Pinky Dinesh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 28/01/2014. C-32665

I have changed my name from Garima / Garima Kumari to Garima Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit dated 27/01/2014. C-32680

I have changed my name from Sajiv Sukumaran to Sajiv Sukumar as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32695

I have changed my name from Shamim Begum Ismail Shaikh to Shamim Bano Ismail Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32678

I have changed my name from Anilkumar Durgashankar Bhat to Anilkumar Durgashankar Bhatt as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32693

I have changed my name from Jyotiben Haribhai Mistry to Jyoti Haribhai Mistry as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32696 I have changed my name from Mohamed Ismail Mehboob Shah to Mohmmed Ismail Mehboob Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 28th January, 2014. C-32697 I have changed my name from Abdul Rafique Shaikh to Rafique Abdul Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 27th January, 2014. C-32698 I have changed my old name Afsar Afzal to new name Afsar Afzal Qureshi as per Gazette No. (X-57815). C-32699 I have changed my old name Nasreen Afzal to new name Nasreen Afzal Qureshi as per Gazette No. (X-57820). C-32700 I have changed my old name Akhtarbegum Afzalismail Shaikh to new name Akhtar Afzal Qureshi as per Gazette No. (X-58606). C-32701 I have changed my old name Hashmath Afzal to new name Hashmath Afzal Qureshi as per Gazette No. (U-35529). C-32702 I have changed my name from Sonu Parshotham to Sonu Purushottam Goyal as per affidavit dated 08 Jan 2014. C-32703 I Pratibha Shriram Yadav have changed my name to Prathibha Sriram Yadav as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-58328 dated: 09/01/14. C-32704 I Shriram Achaibar Yadav have changed my name to Shriram Akshaybar Yadav as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-2859 dated: 05/05/2011. C-32705 I Daarmistha Vishnu Mewada have changed my name to Dharmishta Vishnu Mewada as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/14. C-32706 I Navinchandra Mohanlal Vani have changed my name to Navinchandra Mohanlal Shah as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 27/01/14. C-32707 I Pareshkumar Kanaiyalal Panchal have changed my name to Paresh Kanhaiyalal Panchal as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32708 I Kanaiyalal Panchal @ Kanaiyalal Chimanlal Panchal have changed my name to Kanhaiyalal Chimanlal Panchal As per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32709

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No action against land encroachments in Malwani

By Zuber Ansari

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Wadala GRP intensify operations in unclaimed baby case Release hawker who had found the bag with the baby after taking his statement he Wadala Government Railway Police (GRP) has intensified its operations towards solving the 15-day-old unclaimed baby case wherein a baby was found with a hawker at Kurla Terminus on Monday evening. On Tuesday, the Wadala GRP forwarded an application to each railway station between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) and Kurla asking them to provide CCTV footage of their respective railway stations at the time when this local, in which this bag was found, halted at these stations. According to Jitendra Rathod, Senior Police Inspector (SPI), Wadala GRP, they have released hawker Kishor Kale (20) and are looking for any missing complaint registered in police stations across Mumbai and subsequently taking the help from informers. “Today we have sent the baby to J.J. Hospital for medical check-up. He is found to be fit”. While sources from Wadala

CITY

City police claim to have asked the Collector's office to take action against the illegal encroachments, but to no avail

The 15-day-old baby found by a hawker. GRP revealed that they have been receiving calls from various NGOs and individuals regarding adoption, but investigation the police won't hand him over to anyone before the investigations are completed. On Monday afternoon, Kale took a train from CST to Belapur and was travelling in the last ladies compartment when he noticed an abandoned bag on the foot-board. He finally picked up the bag after waiting for some time and got off the train at Kurla. When he opened the bag on the foot-over-bridge, a baby’s hand reached out to him when an on-duty TC caught him and took him into custody.

Four months after Mazgaon building collapse

BMC has no reports By Khushboo Panjabi

n the BMC's general body meeting held on Tuesday, corporators blamed the civic body for negligence with regard to the collapse of a dilapidated structure near Babu Genu market, which housed 21 families of civic conservancy staff, on September 27 last year. The mishap killed 61 people and injured 32 others. Corporators claimed that even after structural audit reports had issued a warning of disaster, there was neglect on the part of the civic body. The BMC had then appointed two committees to study the cause in detail for which Additional Municipal Commissioner S.V.R. Srinivas had said, “The two committees will have one Technical Committees which will study the technical aspect and the other will be the Official Inquiry Committee to see if any complaints were made against the illegal alterations”. The Sewree police had arrested Ashok Kumar Mehta, who ran a business, for making unauthorised changes to the structure. The reports were to be issued in a month by the BMC but even four months after the incident,the reports are nowhere to be seen. When asked the Technical Committee head Laxman Vhatkar about the outcome he said, “The technical reports are ready as we had sent the samples of the pipes, cement and other necessary things to the two master-mind companies – both government and private (VJTI and Struckwil) – of which the reports were combined but the civic body wants to study the documents of the building and technical details together and then take a call. This is why the process has been delayed”. Vhatkar added, “The final technical report will be submitted to the commissioner of BMC in a week's time”. Rajiv Jalota, Additional Municipal Commissioner said, “ We have completed the official inquiry but the technical reports are awaited. The officer will be further questioned on the basis of the technical report. The official inquiry will take another month for completion”. The civic body last year had announced a compensation of Rs.2 lakh each to the families of the deceased. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

ven after the Malwani Police Station writing several letters to the suburban Collector's office regarding the on-going illegal encroachment on the collector land at Ambujwadi MHADA number 8, Ambedkar Chowk near Akashwani boundary, no action has been taken against the land encroachment. Meanwhile, locals from Malwani also alleged that due to a few officials in BMC and the police department, these land mafias continue to conduct their illegal business. The Ambujwadi land in Malwani is spread across 257 acres and some of its part has been encroached by land mafias who were not residents of Malwani. Many of them visit this place daily from Santacruz, Andheri, Jogeshwari and Kurla. According to Senior Po-

IN BROAD DAYLIGHT: The illegal encroachment on the collector’s land at Ambujwadi in Malwani. lice Inspector from Mal- response yet”. indulging in demolition A Malwani resident, on earlier but after the new wani Police station Abdul condition of Government Resolutions Rauf Shaikh, “On January the 26, we conducted a fresh anonymity, said that these (WR) were passed, we ask panchnama of this Ambu- mafias are active in this the BMC to do the demolijwadi land and clicked area since the last four to tion. If we get a complaint against the illegal enphotographs as well. We five years. Deputy Collector Sanjay croachment in Ambuhad sent a report to the Collector and asked the of- Sarvade said that till now jwadi, then we will ask the fice to take an appropriate they haven't received get designated BMC officer to action action against these any complaint against the take the necessary action”, mafias but haven't got any encroachment. “We were he said.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - BPP The Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) are seeking the services of a Parsi/ Irani Zoroastrian CEO with outstanding vision, strong management skills and the ability to provide strategic leadership under the direction of the Board. The position will directly report to the Board of Trustees of the BPP. Candidates must meet the following requirements: • Degree in Law/Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/ HR and IR from a recognized University with minimum 20 years of relevant experience. • Candidates with previous work experience at various management levels of GM, VP/AVP, President need only apply. • Candidate must possess knowledge of IT Systems and processes, having ability to understand technology and its implementation for the Trust and its beneficiaries. • Experience in matters of Housing Laws, Land Development, Trust Laws, Labour, Legal and Statutory requirements shall be an added advantage. • Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated track record of working at senior level having extensive Human Relation skills set to lead a large staff and deal with beneficiaries. • The position carries a market-based remuneration package and welcomes applicants irrespective of gender. Interested applicants should send their application along with CV and a recent passport size photograph to the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, 209, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. The cover/envelope should clearly state: “APPLICATION FOR CEO”. Candidates will be interviewed by the Board of Trustees. Only short listed candidates will be called for interviews. However, all Applications will be duly acknowledged. The Board of Trustees, Bombay Parsi Punchayet

06 CHANGE OF NAME I Firoza Usman Batatawala have changed my name to Firoza Usman Memon as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32710 I Lata Kumari Bhuralal Jani have changed my name to Lata Suresh Trivedi as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32711 I Mrs Dinaben Bhikhoobhai Wadia have changed my name to Mrs Dina Bhikhoobhai Wadia as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/14. C-32712 I Ms. Akkamma Venkatayya Billava have changed my name to Mrs. Suvarna Narayan Poojari as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 13/01/14. C-32713 I Rikin Ashwinbhai Shah have changed my name to Rikin Ashwin Lodaria as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32714 I Ashwinbhai Navinchandra Shah have changed my name to Ashwin Navinchandra Lodaria as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32715 I Kejalben Ashwinbhai Shah have changed my name to Kejal Ashwin Lodaria as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32716 I Dilipkumar Vishwakarma have changed my name to Dilip Vishwakarma as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32717 I Vidyavati Vishwakarma have changed my name to Vidhyadevi Vishwakarma as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32718 I Shah Rajendra Chimanlal have changed my name to Shah Rajesh Chimanlal as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32719 I Abudur Rahman Ahmad Azmi have changed my name to Abdul Rehman Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/2014. C-32720 I Faroz Iqbal Khan have changed my name to Firoz Iqbal Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/2014. C-32721 I Irshad Ahmed Imtiyazali have changed my name to Irshad Ahmed Imtiyazali Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/2014. C-32722 I Athar Ali Munawar Hussain have changed my name to Athar Ali Munnawar Hussain Sayyed as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/2014.

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I have changed my name from Navinkumar Natvarlal Darji to Navin Natvarlal Darji as per Affidavit. C-32742

I have change my name from Gibran Imran Ulde to Mohammed Gibran Imran Ulde as per Affidivit. C-32759

I have changed my name from Kailash Navinkumar Darji to Kailashben Navin Darji as per Affidavit. C-32743

I have change my name form Shashikala Bajirao Surve to Anuprita Dinanath Vichare as per Affidavit. C-32760

I have changed my name from Shaheen Begum to Shaheen Begum Mansoori as per Affidavit 24.01.2014. C-32744 I have changed my name from Jalil Ahmad Mansoori to Abdul Jalil Mansoori as per Affidavit Dated 27.01.2014. C-32745

I Shekara Shetty & Sekhar S. Shetty have changed my name to Shekar Shama Shetty as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32729 I Kavitha Saliyar have changed my name to Kavita Saliyar as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-32730 I have changed my name from Saee Mohd Jayfulla Khan to Sai Mohd Jaifulla Khan as per Affidavit. C-32731 I have changed my name from Mohammad Safiullah Ansari to Mohd Shafiullah Ansari as per Affidavit. C-32732 I have changed my name from Alam Hussain Mehmood Hussain to Alam Hussain Mehmood Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32733 I have changed my name from Ajmera Saifuddin Shaikh to Ajmira Saifuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32734 I have changed my name from Mt. Ajmera Khatun Abdur Rahaman Shaikh to Ajmira Saifuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32735 I have changed my name from Pravin Amrutlal Rathod to Prakash Amrutlal Rathod as per Affidavit. C-32736 I have changed my name from Nafeesa Begum Sabirali Pathan to Nafeesa Begum Sabir Khan as per Affidavit. C-32737 I have changed my name from Akshay Kantilal Shah to Akshaykumar Kantilal Shah as per Affidavit. C-32738 We have change our child name from Ronish Akshay Shah to Ronish Akshaykumar Shah as per Affidavit. C-32739

C-32723

We have change our child name from Khushi Akshay Shah to Khushi Akshaykumar Shah as per Affidavit. C-32740

I Munawar Hussain have changed my name to Munnawar Hussain Sayyed as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/01/2014. C-32724

I have changed my name from Sairakhatun Mohammed Shafiq Shaikh to Saira Salim Khan as per Affidavit. C-32741

I have changed my name from Miss. Kanchan Chandrakant Godarkar to mrs. Sana Mehboob Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32746 I have changed my name from Mr. Umar Sharif Yosuf Sharif to Mr. Umar Sharif Yosuf Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32747 I have changed my name from Newarekar Liyakat Husain to Nevrekar Liyakat Husain as per Affidavit. C-32748 I have changed my name from Sunita Ramchandra Kadam to Neeta Uday Joshi as per Affidavit. C-32749 I have changed my name from Farida Fakhruddin Sheikh to Farida Fakhruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32750 I have changed my name from Tejas Sindal to Tejas Sidnal as per Affidavit. C-32751 I have changed my name from Mallikarjun Allappa Sindal to Mallikarjun Allappa Sidnal as per Affidavit. C-32752 I have changed my name from Sujata Sindal to Sujata Sidnal as per Affidavit. C-32753 I have changed my name from Deepika Sindal to Deepika Sidnal as per Affidavit. C-32754

I have change my name form Lakshmy Parameswaran to Lakshmi Lakshman Iyer as per Affidavit. C-32761 I have changed my name from Sohel Mehmood Lakdawalla to sohel Mehmood Lakdawala as per Affidavit. C-32762 I have changed my name from Abdullah Abdul Wahab to abdullah Abdul Wahab Ansari as per Affidavit. C-32763 I have changed my name from Roshan Alli Rashid Shaikh to Roshan Ali Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32764 I have changed my name from Manojkumar Nanalal Soni to Manoj Nanalal Soni as per Affidavit. C-32765 I have changed my name from Iftekhar Ahmad to Iftekhar Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32766 I have changed my name from Shaheenbano to Shaheenbano Iftekhar Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32767 I have changed my name from Sruthy Hariharan to Shruthy Vivek as per Affidavit. C-32768 I have changed my name from Mahmed Adil Shaikh to Mohammed Adil Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32769 I have changed my name from Nandabai Gajanan Gund to khairun Usman Momin as per Affidavit. C-32770 I have changed my name from Mrs. Bisamila Abbas Shaikh to Mrs. Bismillah Abbas Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32771 I have changed name from pranab Soma Sawant to Pranav Soma Sawant as per Affidavit. C-32772

I have changed my name from Chhaya D. Gaikwad to Prachi B. Lohokare as per Affidavit. C-32777 I have changed my name from Dushant Jagdish Patil to Dushyant Jagdish Patil as per Affidavit. C-32778 I Mrs. Aarti Kunder have changed our minor child name From Ayush Anil Kunder to Aayush Anil Kunder as per Affidavit. C-32779 I have changed my name from Chanchalrani Lachmandas Bhatia to Chanchal Prakash Bhatia as per Affidavit. C-32780 I have changed my name from Dipali Prakash Mestry to Prajkta Pradip Wadaye as per Govt. of Mah. Gazette No: U44912 Dated: October 31November 6, 2013. C-32781 I have changed my name from Abdul Qayyum to Abdul Qayyum Kazi as per Affidavit. C-32782 I have changed my name from Mukesh Sharma to Mukesh Kumar Sharma as per Affidavit. C-32783 I have changed my name from Renuka Udhavdas N to Renuka Udhavdas Navani as per Affidavit. C-32784 I have changed my name from Shantabai Balu Pandit to Shanta Balu Pandit as per Affidavit. C-32785 I have changed my name from Vijay Gopichand Patwa to Vijaysingh Gopichand Patwa as per Affidavit. C-32786 I have changed my name from Soni Bhatia to Sonia Bhatia as per Affidavit. C-32787 I have changed my name from Hareshlal Bhatia to Haresh Bhatia as per Affidavit. C-32788 I have changed my name from Haresh Bathija to Haresh Bhatia as per Affidavit. C-32789 I have changed my name from Narayandas Wadhwani to Naraindas Wadhwani as per Affidavit. C-32790

I have changed my name from Salim Iqbal Husain Calcuttawala to Salman Iqbal Husain Calcuttawala as per Affidavit. C-32755

We have changed our child name from Aaryan Uday Kulkarni to Aryan Uday Kulkarni as per Affidavit. C-32773

I have changed my name from Afsar Imam to Afsar Imam Sayed as per Affidavit. C-32791

I have changed my name from Neetu Johar to Jasleen Kaur Ranjit Singh Bindra as per Affidavit. C-32756

I have changed my name from Abhaykumar Bhaurao Jadhav to Abhay Bhaurao Jadhav as per Affidavit. C-32774

I have changed my name from Priyeshkumar Bipinkumar Shah to Priyesh Bipin Shah as per Affidavit. C-32792

I have change my name from Chamansha Abdul Rasheed to Shah Abdul Rasheed as per Affidavit. C-32757

I have changed my name from Ashokkumar Kaushal to Ashok Lalchand Kaushal as per Affidavit. C-32775

I have changed my name from Mohd Safi Surya to Shafi Surya as per Affidavit. C-32793

I have change my name from Koltharkar Padmashri Arjun to Shital Shriram to Dankar as per Affidavit. C-32758

I have changed my name from Vinita Raviprakash Tiwari to Vinitadevi Raviprakash Tiwari as per Affidavit. C-32776

I have changed my name from Balu Kashinath Zaware to Balasaheb Kashinath Zaware as per Affidavit. C-32794

I have changed my name from Ratheedevi Kambian Valappil Puthiya Veetil to Rathi Radhakrishnan as per Affidavit. C-32795 I have changed my name from Anandavally to Asha Dinesh Shetty as per Affidavit. C-32796 I have changed my name from Pushpakaran Chalakkadan to Dinesh Narayan Shetty as per Affidavit. C-32797 I have changed my name from Agesh Pushpakaran Chalakkadan to Agesh Dinesh Shetty as per Affidavit. C-32798 I have changed my name from Mr.Keshav Birram Bhandari to Mr. Keshavram Birram Bhandari as per Affidavit. C-32799 I have changed my name from Omakar Shamsunder Desai to Omkar Shamsunder Desai as per Affidavit. C-32800 I have changed my name from Mohammed Aslam Mohammed Salim to Shaikh Mohammed Aslam Mohammed Salim as per Affidavit dated 27-01-2014. C-32801 I have changed my name from Kasif Mohamed Kasam Qureshi to Kashif Mohamed Kasam Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated 28-01-2014. C-32802 I have changed my name from Narendra Girjashankar Raval to Narendra Girjashankar Rawal as per Affidavit. C-32803 I have changed my name from Jigna Narendra Rawal to Jigna Narendra Raval as per Affidavit C-32804 I have changed my name from Hemlata Narendra Rawal to Hemlata Narendra Raval as per Affidavit. C-32805 I have changed my name from Karunakara Shetty to Karunakar Shetty as per Affidavit. C-32806 I have changed my name from Umakant Suresh Pawar to Umakant Suresh Chaudhari as per Affidavit. C-32807 I have changed my name from Pankaj Kumar to Pankaj Gupta as per Affidavit. C-32808 I have changed my name from Jhanvi Pankaj Agarwal to Jhanvi Pankaj Gupta as per Affidavit. C-32809 I have changed my name from Sanskar Pankaj Agarwal to Sanskar Pankaj Gupta as per Affidavit. C-32810 I have changed my name from Vijaya Suryabhan Tayade to Vijayalaxmi Moreshwar Guldekar as per Affidavit. C-32811

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MNS hordes vandalise toll Alert lady cop nabs duo plaza at Sealink, 16 arrested with ‘desi katta’ in Vasai

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hanks to the alertness and presence of mind displayed by an alert lady cop, two men armed with a loaded country made

The seized country-made revolver.

The accused Ominder Singh Durani and Rupesh Singh Durani.

revolver landed in the custody of found a country-made revolver and a live cartridge in their possession. the Valiv police on Republic Day. Police began questioning the According to the police, Assistant Police Inspector, Rani Puri, who duo identified as Ominder Singh was leading a patrolling team spot- Durani (38) and Rupesh Singh Duted two suspicious looking mo- rani (40). When they could not give torists near Kaman Chowky at proper explanation, both were deabout 11 am on Sunday. The bikers tained and taken to the police stawere stopped on suspicion and tion. Investigations revealed the frisked, following which officers involvement of the duo in several

criminal cases registered against them at local police stations in Thane city. A case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act has been registered against the duo who have been remanded in police custody. Further investigations are being carried out by PSI Jhavare.

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coming near the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, police perith the arrest of a 39-year-old sonnel laid a trap. Sheikh arrived at person, Mumbai’s crime around 6.45 pm and was nabbed by branch on Monday, exposed the the police. fake passport racket being operAfter frisking him, the police reated in the city. covered two mobile phones, two The accused – identified as ShaShakeel Sheikh is a history keel Ahmed Munir Sheikh – was arsheeter, who has now been arrested from Santacruz (E) when he rested in a six year old case, had come to meet a person, bewhich was registered in Sahar lieved to be a middleman between police station. In 2007, police the fake passport agent and the had registered a case in which person seeking the passport, said Sheikh was accused of illegally the police. sending four people abroad Sleuths from the Unit VIII deusing fake passports. In a bid to partment of the crime branch are evade the cops, Sheikh changed now on the look out for other such people, as they strongly believe that his identity by making a bogus a cartel involved in making fake passport, driving license and passports and other such governPAN card. With the fake passment documents, is active in the port, Sheikh flew to different locity. cations like Bangladesh, Based on a tip-off that a person Morocco, Lebanon and Europe. carrying a fake passport would be

TODAY Hard Rock Cafe, Andheri: To get feet-thumping with ‘Bombay Bassment’, Andheri Sharyans Audeus, Ground floor, Opp Yashraj Studios, Andheri (W), 8.30 p.m. National Centre Performing Arts: NCPA Select – Those Who Could Not Hear the Music Dance Theatre, Experimental Theatre, Nariman Point, 7 p.m. Gandhi Films Exhibition Centre: Governor K. Sankaranarayanan will inaugurate the ‘Gandhi Films Exhibition Centre’ at Mani Bhavan, 19, Laburnum Road, Gamdevi, 5.30 p.m. The 20-seat Film Exhibition Centre will be used for screening films and documentaries on Mahatma Gandhi to the people visiting the Mani Bhavan. ART & EXHIBITIONS Jehangir Art Gallery: ‘Silent Hand of Time’ exhibition of photographs in black and white by Jagdish Agarwal, Kala Ghoda, till Feb 5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nehru Centre AC Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Kiran Soni Gupta, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Feb 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nehru Centre Circular Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by Rahul Phulkar, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Feb 3, 11 a.m. To 7p.m.

passports in his own name, and a passport by the name of Shashikant Sharma. “Moreover, a fake driving license and a PAN card which were in the name of Sashikant Sharma were also recovered,” said Deepak Patangare, Senior Inspector, Unit VIII. Meanwhile, Sheikh has been arrested under Sections 419 (Punishment for cheating by personation), 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 465 (Punishment for forgery), 467 (Forgery of valuable security, will, etc), 468 (Forgery for purpose of cheating), 469 (Forgery for purpose of harming reputation), 471 (Using as genuine a forged document), 474 (Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine) of the IPC and relevant sections of the Indian Passport Act.

ielding sticks and hurling stones, hordes of MNS workers on Tuesday vandalised a toll plaza at the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link, even as the state's police chief said their leader Raj Thackeray's 'provocative' speech that triggered the violence was being examined. Undeterred by warnings of action, over 50 MNS workers arrived at toll booth on the sea link in cabs, threatened the staff, ransacked it and damaged glass windows, a day after damaging over a score toll plazas across the state, reports PTI. 16 MNS workers were later arrested for unlawful assembly, rioting and deterring public servant from discharging duty, Assistant Commissioner of Police S Kolekar told PTI. Droves of MNS workers have attacked over 20 toll collection centres in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik,

Jalna and Aurangabad since the Sunday night speech of Thackeray in Navi Mumbai where he asked them not to pay the levy and 'thrash' those who demand. "Aadve aale tar tudvun kadha" (if anyone raises a voice, thrash them). Unless you are told why toll is being levied, no one will pay," Thackeray had said. In no time, MNS workers, known for their strong arm tactics, were on the streets, brandishing wooden poles and iron rods, pulling down barriers, smashing toll plazas and setting them on fire. Party MLA Pravin Darekar and 31 of his supporters were on Monday arrested and later released on bail for attacking a booth at Dahisar. Meanwhile, state's Director General of Police Sanjeev Dayal has said the alleged speech made by Thackeray that set off a series of violent incidents is under examination.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Zeeshan Ali Shahnawaz Mulla to Mr. Zeeshan Shahnawaz Mulla as per Affidavit. C-32812 I have changed my name from Mr. Muhammad Yaseen Muhammad Yusuf to Mr. Mohammad Yasin Muhammad Yusuf as per Affidavit. C-32813 I have changed my name from Giyasuddin Akber Shaikh to Gayasuddin Akber Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32814 I have changed my name from Abrar Ahmad Hussain to Abrar Ahmad Pathan as per Affidavit. C-32815 I Israr Sayed have changed my minor son name From Mst. A Rehman Israr Sayed to Mst. Abdur Rehman Israr Sayed as per Affidavit. C-32816 I Abrar Ahmad Pathan have changed my minor son name from Mst Aftab Alam Abrar Ahmad Hussain to Mst Aftab Alam Abrar Ahmad Pathan as per Affidavit. C-32817 I have changed my name from Banoo Hakim Sehorewala to Banoobai Hakimuddin Sehorewala as per Affidavit. C-32818 I have changed my name from Hakim Yusufali Sehorewala to Hakimuddin Yusufali Sehorewala as per Affidavit. C-32819 I have changed my name from Rabia Aslam to Rabiya Aslm Nadkar as per Affidavit. C-32820 I have changed my name from Gorakh Jaga Vishwakarma to Gorakh Jaganarayan Vishwakarma as per Affidavit. C-32821 I have changed my name from Rana Ajaykumar Netrasingh to Ajay Netrasingh Rana as per Affidavit. C-32822 I have changed my name from Waled Abdul Rashid Shaikh to Walid Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-32823 I have changed my name from Jadhav Sangramsing to Sangramsing Jaysing Patil as per Affidavit. C-32824 I have changed my name from Hema Debbie Fernandes to Hema Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-32825 I have changed my name from Jadhav Jaysing to Patil Jaysing as per Affidavit. C-32826 I have changed my name from Sudheer Ramankutty Padiyat to Sudheer Ramankutty Nair as per Affidavit. C-32827

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Agashe, Avchat to get Godavari award eteran actor Dr Mohan Agashe was among luminaries V spanning various fields of life to be honoured with Godavari Gaurav award constituted by the Nashik-based Kusumagraj Pratishthan. Those shortlisted for the award included social activist Anil Avchat, violinist Ms N. Rajam, educationist Ramesh Panse, mountaineer Neha Pavaskar and senior painter Suhas Bahulkar. The award distribution ceremony will be held here on March 10, commemorating the death anniversary of Gyanpeeth-awardee V V Shirwadkar alias Kusumagraj. The awards carries cash prize of Rs 21,000, a memento and a citation.

ELECTED UNOPPOSED Continued from pg 1 « all set to be declared elected unopposed on January 29 after the scrutiny of nomination papers is completed. The BJP kept its assurance to accommodate Athavale on its lone RS seat, denying a ticket to its sitting MP Prakash Javadekar. The entry of Kakade into the fray, and given the fact that it was falling short of numbers to get its second candidate elected, the Sena is reported to have decided not to field its second candidate on the seat once held by its former MP, Bharatkumar Raut. Moreover, with the entry of NCP chief Sharad Pawar into the poll fray, the possibility of the entry of an eighth candidate looked remote. Furthermore, as the RS polls is now held by open ballot with only the 24 MLAs being al-

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lowed to cast their ballot as per their choice, the rest of the MLAs from recognised political parties cannot defy the party whip. On the last day of filing nomination papers yesterday, Athavale filed his nomination papers accompanied by BJP-Sena leaders. According to the affidavit filed by Athavale, his total assets are worth Rs.3.66 crore. Speaking to newspersons later, Athavale thanked the BJP-Sena leadership for keeping their word in allocating him one RS seat. He added that it was now for the Mahayuti leadership to keep their word for seat sharing for the Lok Sabha seats. He said that he was in favour of alliance between the Scheduled Castes and the Upper Castes. Athavale stated that the RPI-A had staked its claim on Mumbai South-Central, Latur (SC), Ramtek (SC), Wardha, Satara and Pune Lok Sabha constituencies.

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The scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society on Tuesday sought from the Defence Ministry, documents supporting its claim of ownership of land in posh South Mumbai where the 31-storey building stands, failing which they threatened to launch a hunger strike. In a letter to Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony, the Society members urged him to furnish documents or make it public within a month or else face agitation, reports PTI.

QNet case: Michael Ferreira quizzed for second day

Former world billiards champion Michael Ferreira was on Tuesday grilled for the second consecutive day for over four hours in connection with the alleged Rs.425-crore scam involving multi-level marketing firm Qnet. His passport was confiscated by police. Ferreira turned up before the EOW for the 2nd day yesterday.

Senior woman officer of civic body attacked

Deputy Municipal Commissioner of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation, Vijaya Khanthe, was allegedly roughed up by some unidentified persons in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 11 p.m. on Monday night when Khanthe's car was heading towards a petrol pump at Rahnal, said API V.P. Malshe of Narpoli police station.

Two held for theft of over 100 mobile handsets

Two youths were arrested from Karnataka for allegedly stealing mobile handsets from a godown in Bhiwandi area of Thane district, police said on Tuesday. Some unidentified persons had stolen nearly 147 mobile handsets worth about Rs.12 lakh from the godown of Videocon at Vadpe village in Bhiwandi on December 28 last year, sub-inspector V.S. Shirsat of Bhiwandi taluka police station said.

Junior clerk arrested for taking Rs.2,000 bribe

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he state BJP election committee at its meeting held yesterday, is reported to have recommended the names of 10 candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, including nine of its sitting MPs and former party president Nitin Gadkari from Nagpur. Sources disclosed that the tickets of party heavyweights like Gopinath Munde (Beed), Hansraj Ahir (Chandrapur), Raosaheb Danve (Jalna) and six other sitting MPs is almost certain. Speaking to newspersons here, state party president Devendra Fadnavis disclosed that the party has finalised the names of 10 of its candidates for the 26 Lok Sabha seats that it contests in the state. Fadnavis stated that the state poll committee has sent its report to the central election committee. He added that the rest of the 16 Lok Sabha seats will also include vacating some seats for its new found Mahayuti allies like the RPIA, Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna, and Rashtriya Samaj Paksha. Besides this, the party has

set up three committees headed by Eknath Khadse, Vinod Tawde and Sudhir Mungantiwar, which will submit their reports by February 6. Fadnavis stated that the state committee will send its report to the central committee. He added that the party’s central committee has indicated that it wants to finalise the list of all the Lok Sabha candidates in the state by February 7 so that they have enough time for the election campaign. Fadnavis stated that given the feedback from grassroot workers, the party is likely to better than its 1996 Lok Sabha performance where it bagged 33 seats. The remaining six sitting BJP MPs include: Pratap Sonawane (Dhule), A.T. Nana Patil (Jalgaon), Haribhau Jawale (Raver), Sanjay Dhotre (Akola), Harishchandra Deoram (Dindori ST) and Dilipkumar Gandhi (Ahmednagar). Fadnavis added that the party will be interacting with its allies on sharing seats like Hathkanangale, Madha, Kolhapur and some other seats frequently now, to finalise the seat sharing by first week of February.

Air Asia plans low cost travel across state Suyash Padate

oping secondary airports in the state and introduce low cost travel he Air Asia which focuses on on new routes. low cost travel for the masses, Air Asia, which is a Malaysian has expressed its desire to intro- low-cost airline headquartered in duce low cost travel on new routes Kuala Lumpur, has been named as across the state. the world’s best low-cost airline, Tony Fernandes, Malaysian en- and a pioneer of low-cost travel in trepreneur and Chief of Air Asia Asia. Air Asia group operates met Chief Minister Prithviraj Cha- scheduled domestic and internavan to discuss Air Asia’s plans for tional flights to 100 destinations Maharashtra and India. The com- spanning 22 countries. pany has sought the support of The Chief Minister requested Maharashtra government in build- the airlines company to submit a ing low cost terminals modelled proposal to evaluate the business on the KL terminal. Additionally, model while developing new airAir Asia is keen to invest in devel- ports at Nagpur and Pune.

The proposed subway plan submitted by the residents of Masjid Bunder.

Subway planned from Masjid railway station to Abdul Rehman Street The proposal is appropriate and in the upcoming budget a specific amount will the allotted, says Mayor By Khushboo Panjabi

least one or two mishaps daily.” Mayor Prabhu added, “The prohe residents of Masjid Bunder posal is appropriate and in the uphad set up a plan to get rid of coming budget a specific amount the problems they are facing with will be allotted so that the work the constant traffic on the one- can be started in order to solve the kilometre road between Masjid problems faced by the people railway station and Abdul Rehman here.” Street. Hence a subway was proThe subway will start from the posed by the residents to Mayor Masjid Bunder Road which will Sunil Prabhu yesterday. connect the Yusuf Meharali Road Maulana Khalim, chairman of towards Mohammad Ali Road and Mumbai B ward council said, end at Abdul Rehman Street; the “Keeping in mind the problems two exit points of the subway will faced by more than 1.5 lakh pedes- be at Mohammad Ali Road and trians while using the stretch, the Abdul Rehman Street. Mumbai 3 Beautification AssociaAbdul Wahab Latif, Managing tion with the help of the residents trustee of the Minnara Masjid came up with this plan.” Trust added: “The hawkers can He added, “There are dry fruit start selling goods under the prodealers, transporation activities, posed plan with the permission of mosques, hospitals, a masala mar- the BMC in the subway like in the ket and hawkers on the streets case of CST subway.” which fall under this stretch and khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in the traffic on the road leads to at

NSS enrolls 5,000 students on National Voter’s Day

R-Day celebrations at St. Francis High School, Bhayandar (E)

To mark the occasion of the National Voter’s Day, around 5,000 students were enrolled as voters by the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Shankar Narayan College in Bhayandar (east). Apart from launching a massive Voter I-D card campaign in the region, NSS volunteers also formed a human chain to sensitise people on discharging their democratic duty by enrolling their names in the voters list and exercising their franchise. – Pic and text by Suresh Golani

Republic Day celebration is an occasion to offer our heartfelt tributes to the valiant sons of Mother India, and St. Francis High School, Jesal Park, Bhayandar (East), celebrated this patriotic occasion with great zest and zeal. The occasion was graced by PSI Arpana Watkar of Navghar police station, along with esteemed guests Professor Naina V. Dubey, Actor Umesh Singh and graphic designer Sanjay Patil.

A junior clerk of a government rural hospital in Ratnagiri district was trapped by ACB sleuths for accepting a bribe of Rs 2,000. Accused Mahesh Pawar working in the health department was caught by Ratnagiri unit of the ACB which falls under Thane range, ACB sources said on Tuesday. The clerk, who is accused to have demanded 20 per cent of the DA amount sought by pharmacist Jitendra Valiv after his transfer from Ratnagiri PHC to Rajapur PHC in 2011, was caught on Monday night.

Govt not to file appeal in Salman case

The stage is set for a fresh trial against actor Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case with state rejecting the prosecution's plea to file an appeal against the order of a sessions court for a re-trial.

Blue Star’s unknown facts

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Ponder awhile… “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” — Helen Keller

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HAT sort of protection citizens of Mumbai get from the BMC, the government and the police? They do take some preventive measures for dealing with terror, but all of them are only farcical. It is only when terror strikes the police jump into action: Police are posted at railway stations, 'nakabandis' are held in different parts of the city. At railway stations, innocent people are harassed: Their bags are searched, their names and addresses are taken. Mercifully, there is no body search or a cavity search. And then, the hectic activities are abandoned in no time at all. It is back to total normalcy. All the security activity is in place, but nobody is bothered about it. At railway stations, there are no longer any searches. The cops spend their time talking to one another: they no longer look for the terrorists. Some boring announcements are made that nobody should touch any suspicious object on the platform or train, but should inform the railway police. It would be interesting to know how many suspicious objects have been found during the last five years. Apparently not a single passenger has found a suspicious object which could be an explosive. Even as the tamasha goes on, hundreds of CCTVs are installed at railway and police stations, traffic junctions and ALMS. Most of them, however, are not in a working condition: This is a matter for grave concern. Some of them are even beyond repair. Evidently, they are not even checked. How can this neglect be explained? There are as many as 3,000 cameras installed across the city. Properly functioning CCTVs can capture tragic incidents, identify criminals. In fact, the number of CCTVs need to be doubled. What is, however, necessary is that continuous efforts should be made to keep them in working condition.

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HAVE no doubt that the Great Britain assisted the government of India to plan and execute Operation Blue Star, the army’s nomenclature for the onslaught in and outside the Golden Temple at Amritsar to flush out Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his militant followers. The British have tried to prove the point that the Indians scurry to their colonial masters whenever they are pitted against a ticklish situation. To rub salt into the wounds, the British archives have made public the documents and letters relating to that period to synchronise with the 30th anniversary of Operation Blue Star. The reason why Prime Minister Indira Gandhi sanctioned the operation was the fear she entertained from the militants who used the Golden Temple as their shelter. The then British Prime Minister, Mrs Margaret Thatcher, offered military help to Mrs Gandhi to enable her to go ahead with her plan.

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seeking opinion from different people on whether to undertake the operation. R.K. Dhawan, her aide, came to my residence to know my reaction if the troops entered the temple. He indicated specifically that Mrs Gandhi had sent him. I told him that he would not have come without her permission knowing well how annoyed she was with me because of my writings. “Don’t’ you ever think of sending the army because the Golden Temple is the Sikhs’ Vatican,” I warned him. “If you ever did that, the Sikhs would never forget or forgive this sacrilegious act.” My warnings did not deter her from the military operation. Giani Zail Singh was the President those days. I would often meet him and he would

Foundation for Khalistan

Sikh militants I have reached this conclusion because of the daily telephone talks they held. Mrs Thatcher herself told me when I was India’s High Commissioner at London that they would converse on the affairs relating to India and the UK. They could not be discussing the weather. Sikh militants would have figured in their talks. (Once I asked Mrs Thatcher whether she was in touch with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, she peevishly replied “he was a different person.”) However, I rule out the assistance by Special Air Services (SAS) in the operation. Had this been true, the media in the UK and India would have uncovered it in the last 30 years. The operation, as former Lt. Gen. K.S. Brar has claimed that it was entirely carried out by the Indian forces. “We never saw anyone from the UK coming in here and telling us how to plan the operation.” In any case, the truth will be known when the inquiry ordered by British Prime Minister David Cameron is complete. He wants to go into the role of Mrs Thatcher’s government in the 1984 operation and “establish the facts.” The Sikhs in India and abroad are understandably upset because London has been giving the impression that as if it was not happy with the operation. Indeed, Mrs Gandhi before sending the army into the Golden Temple was frantically

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar pour his heart out to me. He and Mrs Gandhi had become poles apart. So much so that she did not send him any paper, much less the cabinet’s minutes on the meeting. This was unconstitutional but she did not hesitate to violate it. She also cancelled his goodwill trip to South Africa. However, she assured him that she would not send the army into the Golden Temple. Constitutionally, the President was the chief of the military. The Giani said many a time that he did not like the manner in which she was handling the Sikhs’ problem. But he felt relieved that the Golden Temple would not be “dishonoured.” I was a member of the Punjab Group which Inder Gujral, before he became the Prime Minister, had constituted to bridge differences between the Centre and the Akali leadership. The government of India cheated on

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HEN I touch the sheet of paper, I touch the tree, the forest, because I know that deep inside there is the existence of the trees, the forest. If you return the element tree back to the forest, the sheet of paper cannot be here. Right? I also touch the sunshine. Even at midnight touching the sheet of paper, I touch sunshine. Because sunshine is called non-paper elements that has made up the paper. Because without sunshine, no tree can grow. So touching the tree, I touch the sunshine. I touch the cloud. There is a cloud floating in this sheet of paper. You don't have to be a poet to see the cloud in a sheet of paper. Because without a cloud, there would be no rain and no forest can grow. So the cloud is in there. The trees are in there. The sunshine, the minerals from the earth, the earth, time, space, people, insects — everything in the cosmos seem to be existing in this sheet of paper. If you look deeply, you find that everything in the cosmos is present in this moment in the sheet of paper. If you send one of these elements back to its source, the paper would not be there. That is why it is very important to see that a sheet of paper is made of, only of, non-paper elements. Our body is like that also. So is it possible to say that from nothing, something has come into existence? From nothing, can you have something? No. Because

us. The then home minister, Narasimha Rao, invited us to discuss how to reach a settlement with the Akalis. Little did we realize then that it was a sham exercise because the government had already ordered a military operation. This was one week before the army entered the Golden Temple. Lt. Gen. Brar who led the operation told me that he was instructed to undertake the operation two weeks before it actually took place. The operation did not last long although the army had to use the tanks to meet resistance from the militants. Mrs Gandhi had to be consulted since she had specifically instructed not to use the tanks. There was such a furore, particularly from the Sikhs.

before we perceive it as a sheet of paper, it had been sunshine. It had been trees. It had been clouds. The paper hasn't come from nothing: 'Rien ne se crée'. Nothing has been created. The day you believe to be the birthday of the sheet of paper is something we call a continuation day. Before that day, it had been something else, many things even, and on that day it was perceived as a sheet of paper. So the next time, when you celebrate your birthday, instead of singing happy birthday, you sing happy continuation day. We have done that to a number of friends. Happy continuation day.

MATTER & SPIRIT The true nature of this sheet of paper, is the nature of no-birth: 'Rien ne se crée, rien ne se perd'. Our true nature is also the nature of nobirth. Our birth certificate is misleading. It was certified that we were born on that day from such and such hospital or city. We accepted to begin to be on that day, but we know very well that we had been there in the womb of our mother long before that. From nothing, how can you become something? From no one, how can you become someone? Even before the day of your conception in your mother, you had been there. In your father, in your mother, and everywhere else, also. So if you try to go back,

Dhawan came to my house again to ask what they should do to lessen the Sikhs’ anger. I told him that their operation had laid the foundation for Khalistan. Dhawan remarked that Mrs Gandhi said that ‘Kuldip’ would tell him that. However, my advice was that the troops should vacate the temple complex quickly and not try to repair the Akal Thakt. “If I knew the community, it would rebuild the demolished building itself and not accept what the government did,” I told him. The government withdrew the forces but had the Akal Thakt repaired. The Sikh community demolished what the government had built and rebuilt the Akal Thakt through kar seva (voluntary work). President Zail Singh was the unhappiest person. No doubt, he made a broadcast for restraint and amity but made it clear that the Mrs Gandhi’s government had done an irreparable loss to the Sikh community and its sentiments. He flew to Amritsar by the Indian Airlines plane because Mrs Gandhi was using the VIP aircraft. I do not know whether he left any note to condemn his government and told the story of his helplessness and humiliation. Whatever the government’s compulsions the onslaught on the Golden Temple were not justified. In fact, they should have found out some other way to tackle the Bhindranwale challenge. The apology by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi has allayed the disturbed Sikh community only to a small extent. you cannot find a beginning of you. You have been there for a long time and everywhere. People think they can eliminate what they don't want: they can burn, they can kill. But it's not by destroying that they can reduce something to nothing. They killed Mahatma Gandhi. They shot Martin Luther King. But these people continue to be among us in many forms and their being continues. Their spirit continues. Let us now try to eliminate this sheet of paper. Let us try to burn it to see whether we are capable of making it into nothing. Anyone has a match? I have the element water, but I don't have the element fire, so I am calling for the element fire. Please follow your breathing. Observe to see if it is possible to reduce something to nothing. Ash is what you can see. If you have observed, you see that some smoke has come up and that is a continuation of the sheet of paper. Now the sheet of paper has become part of a cloud in the sky. You may meet it again tomorrow in the form of a raindrop on your forehead. But maybe you will not be mindful and you will not know that this is a meeting. You may think that the raindrop is foreign to you, but it may just be the sheet of paper into which you have practiced looking deeply. The way it is now, is it nothing? No, I don't think the sheet of paper has become nothing. Part of it has become the cloud. You can say, “Goodbye, see you again one day in one form or another.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

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Step-motherly treatment of Roshan Jamal Khan! A Mumbai based businessman, Roshan Jamal Khan, who was convicted by a Spanish court for allegedly participating in a plot to stage suicide bombings in Barcelona’s metro, had his jail term reduced by the Supreme Court, returned to India on January 18. He along with ten other Pakistani nationals was picked up from a mosque, where he was offering namaz. Khan, a resident of Jogeshwari in suburban Mumbai, has moved the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against what he described as ‘unjustified’ sentence and ‘wrongful’ conviction in the

IGNORED: The Indian embassy did not help Roshan Jamal Khan. The government also did not give him any legal aid.

Li Na won at last

wal, since he swept the Delhi Assembly polls reducing Congress to LI Na made her mark in Australian its logical size of only eight in the Open by winning the final in Assembly. — K.G. Acharya, Andheri straight sets and set Rod Laver Tennis arena on fire. Seven months after giving retirement serious thought, Li Na made it third time IT appears somewhat of a descent lucky in an Australian Open final for a person occupying the highest with a 7—6(3), 6—0 win over Do- prestigious office in the country to minika Cibulkova to become the perceive the need for joining the oldest women’s champion here in bandwagon of detractors taking

Spanish court. He has also decided to fight for all Indians who are jailed overseas under false allegations. The Indian embassy did not come forward to help him. Was he treated like second grade citizen? He was given a step-motherly treatment. He was rotting in jail for no crime and none of the government departments gave him legal aid. It is sad to know that the so called responsible Government in spite of being aware of the situation didn’t support him at any level. — Mansoor Umer Darvesh, Jogeshwari

country. Thus, the saffron combine can rest assured of easily crossing the magic figure of 272. — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

Attacks on toll booths THE reported statement of the MNS chief asking his followers to attack toll booths can invite prosecution for inciting people to resort to violence to meet their demands. If found true, then it can attract the relevant sections of the IPC allowing the law to take its own course. The state govt. should initiate action in this regard after confirming the veracity of his statement. — Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

Proper planning needed

ACHIEVER: Li Na made it third time lucky in an Australian Open final with a 7—6 (3), 6—0 win over Dominika Cibulkova. the Open era. Li, who turns 32 next potshots at a fledgling party which month, lost the finals to Kim Cli- is yet to celebrate its first birthday. jsters in 2011 and to Victoria Perhaps, for an alumnus, it may be Azarenka last year. In between, she with a sense of filial duty towards won the 2011 French Open in one of his alma mater, the still ruling Conthe many firsts she’s established for gress, to rush with the help of his Chinese tennis. Widely popular at contribution! With no leaning toMelbourne Park for her funny post- wards any political party, it would match interviews and wisecracks only be a statement of fact that the about her husband and his snoring, recipient beneficiaries of the soLi didn’t disappoint the Rod Laver called charity, if any which could crowd in her first victory speech. only be on the sly, of the governShe first thanked her agent, Max, ment so far have only been Con“for making me rich,” her coach gressmen, if you please. There is no Carlos Rodriguez and then her hus- question of any other lesser mortals band, former coach and constant having any access to it. Allow us, therefore, to reject the President’s traveling companion, Shan Jiang. — C.K. Ramani, Nerul subtly implied contention.

Not anarchy, by any means BY calling Kejriwal’s agitation anarchy, the President, Pranab Mukherjee has brought the President’s high office to disrepute. It is unfortunate that Mukherjee continues to be a staunch Congressman despite occupying the Rashtrapati Bhawan, a place occupied by Dr Rajendra Prased and Dr S. Radhakrishnan in the past. Immediately after becoming the President of India, Mukherjee had criticised Anna Hazare’s agitation too, in his speech on the eve of Independence Day in 2012. Mukherjee hated Anna, since Anna had criticised the large scale corruption let loose by the UPA government led by the dynastic Congress party. Now he hates Kejri-

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TEAM India needs to plan properly and play first after winning the toss. Ravichandran Ashwin should be used upfront as a regular batsman as the top order failed to click. For 99 overs India were out of the match. But in the last six deliveries of the night, with 18 required for an unlikely victory, Ravindra Jadeja almost pulled off a miracle by smashing Corey Anderson for two fours and a six. Those timely hits, plus a couple of questionable wides, and the singles that Jadeja and last-man Varun Aaron scampered off them, ensured that the game ended with honours. The tie was only the seventh played by India in ODIs and first between the two countries. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sanpada

CONGRATULATIONS to the Indian XI for forcing a thrilling tie in the ODI against New Zealand. This happens to be the second such fixture wherein the scores were level; the first being the February 2011 World Cup match against England. On both these occasions, the team scores had exceeded 300 for either — Arundhati Wajge, Narayangaon side. Also, on the Test match arena, India was involved in two tied matches and, coincidentally, in both the events, the player who was NATIONWIDE surveys conducted on the field in the crucial last over by a couple of prominent agencies was Maninder Singh. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz show a clear edge for the NDA in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The BJP-led conglomerate is expected to emerge as the largest single group in the April/May 2014 polls. In that IT is extremely disturbing that event, conventionally, the President reams of newsprint is being conwould invite Narendra Modi to ex- sumed in the case of the hi-profile plore the possibilities of forming the socialite Sunanda Pushkar, wife of next govt at the Centre. The mo- flamboyant Union Minister HRD ment this happens, a few Parties Shashi Taroor. Veteran columnist from the category of ‘Others’ with a Shobha De in her tribute has degood number of seats in their kit- scribed her in many words which I ties, would jump on the NDA band- feel was too much. Is it because she was the wife of wagon, conveniently forgetting their sacrosanct vows to uphold and an universally recognised Union protect the secular values in the minister? It has been observed that

when a politician or any of his family members die or any death takes place of a member of a celebrity or an industrialist’s family, the media goes overboard and makes it a sensational issue. I feel it is also a sheer waste of space in a newspaper /magazine and if the space could be used for other important news benefiting the common man, it is worthy..Even the case of the US diplomat Devyani Khobragade has been widely covered which is not essential. Hope in future the media will take care. — K.V. Raman, Malad

Build a healthy portfolio TURMOIL in global markets sent fresh tremors on our stock exchanges as sensex lost over 700 points in two trading sessions after stocks on our bourses had a dream run touching all time high levels. Retail participation have been bare minimal and small time investors felt left out in this rally and only the foreign guys along with domestic institutions had made money. The correction in our markets is healthy and markets should consolidate sideways before beginning its upward journey. Small time investors should use this opportunity to buy fundamentally strong companies like top scrips in technology, pharma and some of the private banks to make decent profits in the days to come. People should not be greedy and avoid small stocks based on ‘tips’ and rumours apart from having a long term view on the markets.

Reaching out to the poor APROPOS ‘Wheat at Rs.2, rice at Rs.3’ (ADC, Jan 25), it is heartening to learn that finally Maharashtra is going to be the first state to implement the low cost food distribution to the country’s poor population considering their annual income, which has been specified on the basis of rural/urban population. The program seems to be well planned apparently, however stringent vigilance needs to be exercised to ensure that those who hold the ration cards and are already eligible to receive subsidised food grains, should not get mixed up in this scheme and thereby getting dual benefits erroneously. Another most important thing is, which needs to be closely watched is that the food distribution authority should provide the necessary documents to the beneficiaries by which they would be able to receive the food grains as has already been declared by the government, otherwise there would be chances of misappropriation. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

Courage personified

HINDI film actress, Shashikala has accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour and has converted herself to Christianity. When Mother Teresa was alive, Shashikala even worked in her orphanage free of cost for one whole month looking after the children, giving them a bath, dressing their wounds and cleaning and washing the floor. She found Jesus Christ by doing this work and it made her happy.

FEW weeks back a 14-year-old boy and his cousins were going to school early in the morning in Peshawar. The boy Aitzaz, Hasan saw a suspicious man, and sensing something wrong told his OF cousins to go ahead and LETTER THE DAY confronted the man. The man was a suicide bomber who had come to blow up the school where over 300 three hundred were on the school ground. Aitzaz ran towards the bomber and grabbed him. The bomber blew himself along with Aitzaz. Thus Aitzaz saved the lives of over 300 school boys by preventing the bomber from entering the gate and sacrificed his own life. The attack was claimed by banned Lashkar-e-jhangvi, a notorious extremist group. I salute Aitzaz and his parents, who, without a tear in their eyes said that they are proud parents of brave Aitzaz who saved so many lives.

— Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili

—Yogesh R. Bhavsar, Dahisar

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

Shashikala’s humble act

Rahul’s excellent interview

‘Clear edge for NDA’

Waste of newsprint

STRAIGHT TALK: The Cong vice-president answered all questions diligently and avoided criticising other political parties during the interview. CONGRESS vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s first interview with ‘Times Now’ TV channel editorin-chief Arnab Goswami was brilliant, excellent and magnificent in which Gandhi was taking every question and answering to the point about changing the system by involving youth and women of the country for development and good governance. I strongly feel that his answers were specific

without criticising other political parties. The urgent need of the hour is that people of country must understand the vision of Rahul Gandhi to take the country forward rather than be instigated by other communal political parties who only believe in divisive policy to divide the people of the country on the basis of caste and religion. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

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N.B.: Students donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to find the mode. Frequency Polygon and Frequency Curve To draw a frequency curve or a frequency polygon, there are two methods: 1) Using histogram 2) Without using histogram Procedure of drawing frequency curved (or polygon) is as follows: i) Prepare frequency distribution table with class marks. ii) Draw X-axis, Y-axis, choose proper scale. iii) Take class marks on X-axis iv) Take frequencies (fi) on Y-axis. v) Plot the points (xi, fi). vi) Plot two additional points with two additional classes one preceding the first class with frequency zero and the other succeeding the last class with frequency zero. vii) Join all the successive points including the two additional extreme points by straight lines. Eventually, the closed figure so obtained is a frequency polygon. viii) On the other hand, if the points are joined by smooth freehand curve, to give a freehand curve. ix) Draw a histogram and a frequency polygon for the following frequency distribution: Class

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Flavoured with media events, cultural performances and professionalism, R.D. National College’s Department of Bachelors of Mass Media, brings you ‘Cutting Chai 2014’. Yatin Ingle tees off in this curtain raiser

ournalists, advertisers and public relation professionals will attempt to sip ‘Cutting Chai’ at R.D. National college, with the thought of encouraging, supporting and involving students in the field of media as the BMM department of the college is busy organising their annual fest called ‘Cutting Chai’ this month. Video games, which have been an integral part of our childhood, will be the theme of this festival which is presently in its seventh year. Working with 17 core members, and more than 200 members, the fest is set to rock again. With 22 events from the fields of journalism, advertising, public relations and culture, the Nationalites have created a platform for the participants to give their best to win the titles. Though the media events have always been a hit, the cultural events like rock Continued on pg 14 «

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Cutting Chai with video games Continued from pg 13 « band, fashion show and dance are all set to be the crowd pullers. The fest will have imminent judges in the form of renowned personalities from the media industry. Last year, A.R. Rahman, Zoya Akhtar, Cyrus Broacha, Nawazuddin, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Madhur Bhandarkar, Rohit Verma, Boman Irani, Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Puri and Manoj Joshi had been on the judges’ panel at ‘Cutting Chai’. Events like investigative journalism allow an upcoming journalist to investigate, while advertising events encourage the would be ad-men/women to experi- showcase their creative films. ‘Cutting Chai 2014’ assures grand ence their field before stepping out in their career and budding film-makers to entertainment this year. The fest will be

Leesha Dialani, PR Head: As the head of the PR department today, it amazes me how much we’ve accomplished in the last eight months. The endless amount of meetings and calls all boil down to this one week of crazy coverage for ‘Cutting Chai’. Our core team of 17 other people are no longer the people who I work with but the 17 people who are now a new family to me. With the end of the fest, I will take away with me enough memories to last a lifetime.

Pursuing CS and LLB together in itself is going to demand a lot of your time and expect you to be focused and disciplined. On the other hand, there are many other options in the Banking and Finance related sector like Diploma in Treasury, Investment and Risk Management, Financial Advising, Bank Financial Management and so on. There are also options available in the fields of management like finance, taxation, import-export, human resource, retail, marketing, and so on. Once you have identified your area of specialisation, choose a relevant course accordingly.

I am a student of of FYJC Science and want to do Marine Engineering. What do I need to study further to become a Deck Cadet? —Stephen D’Mello

You can apply for Pre-Sea Course of General Purpose Rating based on your standard 10 marks, or you can apply for a 3-months Deck Cadet Course if you have passed 10 + 2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English with a minimum of 60 per cent in PCM. For more details on various courses and fees please log on to www.dgshipping.com

I am in class 12 (Commerce) and am interested in pursuing a career in Finance and want to be a CA. Do I have to give the CPT exams or undergo a course in order to be a CA? Also, please provide information about institutes in Mumbai that offer courses in CA. What would be the cost for the full course? —Omsagar Bundele CPT is the first exam to be cleared in the process of becoming a CA. You need to get in touch with the Western Regional Office and its branches which are in Thane, Navi Mumbai and Vasai. The approximate cost of the course is Rs. 20,000.00 + depending on the number of attempts you need to appear to clear it. For all details log on to www.icai.org If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

held from February 3 to February 5. So le’s get ready to take a sip of chai, raise a toast and enjoy the fest.

Vasudha Behl, Marketing Head: Don’t cry, don’t faint, don’t die, do it after ‘Cutting Chai’.

Mahaan Bhosle, Marketing Head: I don’t know what ‘Cutting Chai’ means to me. It’s complicated. Three years – that’s all I have to say!

My son wants to study in the US, UK or Canada

My son is studying in the first year of Computer Engineering. He aspires to join a reputed university in the US, UK, or Canada for further study. Please advise me with the available options. —Kamlesh There are several highly reputed Computer Engineering graduate programs in the US; the best universities include Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, and University of Washington, Seattle – the list is extensive. In Canada, the top colleges are: University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia, and McGill. In the UK, there are limited universities focused on Computer Engineering, but several that offer Computer Science degrees. The application criteria for admissions will typically be college marks, GRE score, work and research experience, essays and recommendations. It is essential to match your university list with your academic profile through extensive research to ensure that you can get into the best program you can.

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is a Partner at OnCourse and a Harvard graduate, and is also a Psychology major with a minor in Economics Please give me an insight into the TOP UP program for business in the UK. —Tanvi The TOP UP Program in the UK is for students who wish to complete their final year in the UK after completing their diploma or certificate course in their home country. The TOP UP Program for Business is offered by several universities like Middlesex University, Coventry University, Glasgow University, The University of Sunderland and The Cardiff Metropolitan University. Each university has their own entry requirement which depends on the course you are applying to, and the university. The entry requirements for the top program are relatively relaxed as compared to the university’s prescribed entry requirements for undergraduates. Their course duration is for a year for the full time courses, and will have an intake in either September or January. These universities usually have an entry requirement based on their IELTS score

or transcipts for their business course.

Who is the EMBA best suited for? What are the top schools in USA? —Nitin The Executive MBA is typically targeted towards middle managers, who have reached a ceiling in terms of knowledge and experience and want to improve their career prospects. The EMBA provides such managers the opportunity to stay up to date with new technologies, knowledge and approaches, thus increasing their marketability and value. It also allows managers to extend their skill set to important general management skills – including strategies for finance, accounting, marketing and human resources – as well as hone soft skills. An international program will provide access to a global network of contacts. The top few programs in USA are Booth School of Business (University of Chicago), Columbia Business School (Columbia University), Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and Anderson School of Management (University of California, Los Angeles).

Be responsibly cool

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Anshika J. Shah, H.R College

book which is read from a distance is a real pleasure whereas the same book which is read from too close is a source of irritation. The same goes with social networking. When used up to a limit, it is a boon but when excessively used, it is nothing less than a disastrous medium. Let me explain how. On one hand, it makes the whole world a close-knit group, giving people the opportunity to stay in touch with long-lost friends, relatives, classmates in a way you never would, thanks to Facebook. While on the other hand, people, youngsters, to be precise expose too much of their personal information on sites like these which in turn comes back to haunt them as someone could take the liberty of misusing the personal information, pictures, etc. The world of social networking which includes sites like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. also has the popular BBM – which is the most widely used medium of social networking. Believe it or not, it is an addiction. Ask someone who uses it and you know why I say so! Apart from all the grave consequences that I have mentioned, I had never imagined in my wildest dream that BBM could lead to spondylitis! In terms of business too, entrepreneurs from various countries are using social networking sites for promoting their business ventures, making people aware of the different causes they’re working for and also seeking advice, sugges-

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tions and support of readers at times. All these facts apart, one must be careful and extremely cautious of the people who indulge in fraudulent IDs and try to dupe people. People who take to social dating and go on blind dates with people they meet on such sites may fall in a trap and could be in peril! English, which was known for its articulate nature, has been blatantly murdered by the so-called BBM and Facebook lingo where the more spelling mistakes, the more ‘kewl’ you are! (Pun intended) In order to learn something new there is absolutely no necessity to kill the original and ape the Hiphop cul-

ture of the west. Why not take the good things from all cultures? Every second day we read in newspapers about public figures, be it actors or politicians, being harassed by their fake account holders on social networking sites which maligns their name and status and you never know if the one who’s reading this too may be a future celebrity. Come on guys, let’s be responsible! We are cool people and the real definition of cool is to be responsible, excited, triggering ideas to new heights. So, I leave it up to you to decide what is good and what is bad for you.

Hyper City shopping mall on Ghodbunder Road where everyone participated in a blood donation camp organised by the Rotary Club in partnership with EuroSchool. Some students also put up meaningful songs, skit and speeches at the mall. In a unique initiative, EuroSchool students distributed questionnaires among the parents, teachers and residents of the nearby areas. The questions related to what kind of growth would they, as citizens, like to see in Thane in terms of malls, schools, hospitals, flyovers, recreational facilities and the transport sysMalvi was the chief guest at the cel- tem. It also asked their views about the people and culture of ebrations held on January 26. On the occasion, students of the Thane and the priority areas for school went on a rally around the the city which need urgent attencity in school buses which carried tion. The results collected from messages to make the city the best 3,000 citizens of Thane, were colcity in the country. The parents lated by the EuroSchool Teachers and teachers too followed with and presented to the students as their vehicles carrying useful mes- well as the chief guest at the sages. The procession ended at the Republic Day celebrations. he Republic Day celebrations this year at EuroSchool, Thane saw the students, parents, teachers and others get involved in a host of activities aimed at inculcating a spirit of nationalism, patriotism and social service among the participants. The programme and a blood donation camp was conducted in association with the Rotary Club of Hiranandani Estate and the Big Shopping Centre. The Deputy Commissioner of Thane Municipal Corporation, Sandeep

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enovo has expanded its range of multimode products to include five new items. They include the Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro with its brilliant quad HD+ display and the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga, with four flexible application modes which will also benefit business customers in the future. The new Lenovo Flex 14 and Flex 15 are bringing multimode quality to the mid-priced notebook range, while Lenovo Aura will make the Lenovo Flex 20, an all-in-one PC, into an interactive multiplayer. The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro has a resolution of 3,200 x 1,800 pixels, as well as a 13.31 inch IPS screen with a viewing angle of up to 178 degrees, tenpoint multi-touch support and a 350 nit display for full colours and strong contrasts. It has a thickness of just 15.5 millimetres, weighs 1.39 kilograms and can run for nine hours on one battery charge, making the Convertible even lighter and more mobile than its predecessor.

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chose my career because it gives me a chance to do what I love: Photography. It is my way of seeing the world and commenting on my experiences. I like the fact that it involves being creative and thinking out of the box. It is not a desk job and there is something different to look forward to each day. It is also a way of expressing myself. I did my diploma in Social Communications Media (SCM) from Sophia Polytechnic, after graduation, and that is where I first learnt about photography. I believe it was a great exposure for a beginner and it gave me a wellrounded and much needed start to my career as a photographer. I got to see work done by early masters of photography and used their styles and techniques to understand the art and learnt from it. Critically analysing their work made me think about my own work differently and pushed me to develop new ways to approach my own work. I interned with a paper after completing my education. That was my first training ground as a photojournalist. It was a great opportunity to learn on the job by being out in the field, dealing with real life situations and challenges that professional photographers face every day. I grew as a photographer through the feedback that I got from my editors and seniors. My job profile right now is to assign shoots to my colleagues who work with me as well as to freelancers and to edit the images that come in before they go for publishing. The investment that I made for my present career was doing the SCM course at Sophia Polytechnic. There was a lot of self learning post that, where I pushed myself to look at more work and read up on photographers. The pay for a fresher varies from job to job. As an intern you might earn anything between nothing, where you are only reimbursed for your travel expenses for the first few months, to about Rs.5000 upwards. I do not think this is a matter of time. It really depends on the quality of your work. Unless you are growing in your ideas and your skill <<WATER FLAG: Reflection of a crowd gathered in a pool of water across a building that and craft, you might be in a job for more than caught fire near Girgaon. five years and you will still remain an amateur. Your progress depends upon what your job profile is and the quality of photography you Since I am genuinely interested in documentdo. Professional photojournalists can earn ing various aspects of the city, I would like to anything from Rs. 20,000 per month upwards do work that is connected with the same depending on the job profile, experience and theme. Above all, I am looking forward to learning and growing and I want to do some the company they work for. The advantage of being in this profession is more quality work. My hard work has paid off. I won the Press that you get to be creative, meet people from different walks of life. There's always some- Club Award for 2 images in 2009-2010 that I thing new to look forward to. You get to travel, had taken as a photographer for a paper durhave varied experiences, and are not stuck ing the 26/11 terror attacks. I have also won an behind a desk. If you love what you do, it will International Award for photography in 2011 start showing in the quality of your work. for a photo essay on blue tarpaulin sheets. For those who want to take up this profesDifficulties exist in every field. As a photographer, you have to be out shooting come rain, sion, my advice is to be sure of why you want or sunshine. You cannot go back and re-shoot to enter this profession and what makes you most of the times as once missed, an image is want to pursue this as a career. Expose yourlost forever. You have to push yourself to be self to different stimuli like books, films, creative and think out of the box at all times music, plays, anything and everything, which sometimes can be quite a pressure. As a besides photography. Be prepared to work photojournalist, you are carrying a lot of hard and often alone. Never become complaequipment with you so the bags tend to cent; and lastly remember to have fun while you are at it. become extremely heavy. Doing good work and working on interest<<LOVERS-VENICE: An overview of the ing projects is what I love and look forward to. scene at St. Mark's Square in Venice. As told to Monarose Sheila Pereira

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Trendyworks Technologies has announced the call for registrations for the maths proficiency test for students of classes six to ten at the national level. The test has been designed to give parents and teachers indepth understanding of each student’s strengths and weaknesses, actionable insights into areas of improvement and visible clarity on progress achieved. The key features of this test are instant real-time scoring and ranking, detailed performance reports and suggestions for improvements to parents by e-mails, SMS alerts on targets and progress and preparatory worksheets with detailed solutions. Students of each class will compete with students from across the country belonging to the same class. The topics for the contest are based on the CBSE curriculum. The contest is open till May 31, 2014 and students can sign up anytime before the end date and participate. The results will be declared formally by June 15. The test is loaded with amazing rewards like a Microsoft Kinect, Apple iPad, Lenovo Laptop and many more prizes. Students can register online at www.smartur.com by providing their school name and other details with a registration fee of Rs. 250 per student.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AWARENESS SEMINAR

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t. Pauls Institute of Communication Education’s (SPICE) Grand Election Circus concluded with the grand finale – Party Animals Awards, on January 20 at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra. This SPICE initiative gave the four participating colleges: St. Xavier’s, St. Andrew’s, Nirmala Niketan and Don Bosco’s, a chance to portray their party’s motto, through a live performance, and win the first-ever Party Animals Award. The judges for the evening comprised Film Director Dilip Ghosh, Journalist Mahrukh Inayet and MD Fountainhead Neale Murray; with Chief Guest Anil Dharker, Columnist and Political commentator. Each participating college had ten minutes to present their party’s objective on stage, through a performance of their choice. The judges’ scores for these performances would then be added to the points received for the online voting and also to the amount of votes received at the auditorium. The event kicked off with a dance performance by Dance Planet followed by the first college: St. Xavier’s presentation of their party’s motto. Using the white tiger as their party symbol, St. Xavier’s portrayed problems like police brutality, corruption, crime against women, illegal constructions and law against homosexuality, through a musical satire. The main theme of this party was Justice and Equality. Nirmala Niketan were next. This party of young women addressed domestic violence through their dance/act, proving to the audience that it is not impossible to run a campaign without a single male member. They also stressed on gender equality and woman empowerment by comparing women to the symbol of their party: the wolf. Percussion guitarist Manoj Gupta followed this performance with an amazing display of young guitaring talent. Next on stage was St. Andrew’s, who with their party symbol and mascot, the elephant,

The grand election finale

<<The Winning Team - ‘St Andrews College’, Bandra receiving their award and (below) The Lilian Mendes dance troupe performing tackled issues such as farmer suicide, alcoholism and child labour. They too put forth their party objectives through a musical satire. This party urged people to voice their opinions and not be oppressed or fooled by others. It was followed by a highly entertaining performance by percussionist Shyam Edwankar. The last college to perform was Don Bosco. Speaking of revolution, this party fused together the qualities of Leon Trotsky and the tiger to make their symbol the Trotsky Tiger. Through enactment, song and speech this party of young men projected issues such as drug abuse. They also focused on the power of revolution and the need for change in our society.

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he Afternoon Despatch & Courier and event management college – National Institute of Event Management organised the Event Manager of the Year awards 2014 at Mayor’s Hall on January 27. Carol Andrade – Editor, Afternoon DC, was the Chief Guest and gave

The end of the final performance meant it was time for the audience to cast their vote. Ballot boxes of each college were passed around the auditorium for people to cast their vote. While the votes were being counted and the scores tallied, the audience was kept busy with performances once again by Dance Planet, Manoj Gupta and Shyam Edwankar. Finally it was time to announce the winner of the first Party Animals Awards. Nirmala Niketan won the award for Best Social Media Campaign, whilst St. Xavier’s took home the Best Video award. But the biggest winner of the day was St. Andrew’s having won the first edition of the Party Animals Awards and a Rs. 1 lakh scholarship in the field of media and arts. As Director of SPICE Fr. Shaiju Joseph put it, “The Party Animals Awards is not a mere contest, it is a personal promise we have presented for the students of media and arts. By participating in this project we envision the youth in our city to become more politically conscious.”

away the awards in presence of a large crowd of students, parents, principals and faculty. Bounce Dance Academy Nasik and College Idol winner Arjun Tanwar presented wonderful dances. The awardees were: Khushaal Talreja and Dhiren Grover of H.R. College, Natalie Bansal

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My daughter avoids reading

and Aftab Khan of K.C. College, Nupur Jhaveri and Krunal Desai of M.K.S. College, Arjun Tanwar and Apoorva Tharval of Bhavan’s College, Divya Venkataraman and Nithin Shetty of Podar College, Siddharth Shah and Shivani Motipara of N.M. College, Jay Shah and Rudhir Moghe of S.K. Somaiya College, Pranav Bhatt and Haswata Harlalka of Mithibai College, Kunjan Valia, Aditya Gandhi and Vivek Gupta of Nagindas Khandwala College, Aakash Mishra and Viral Shah of Thakur College, Shawna Lynn Gomes & Nishka Kapila of MMK College, Dhwani Maheshwari and Anmol Trikha of Usha Pravin Gandhi College, Neel Pethe and Rucha Tayade of Ruia College. The colleges who won the Super Event Manager Award were M.K. Sanghvi College in first place, Usha Pravin Gandhi College came second place and MMK College finished third. The function was a grand success.

My daughter is very bright academically. For a nine-year-old, she is smart and can speak well and is also friendly with everyone at school. The only complaint that I get from her teachers is that when she has to read from the blackboard or a book, she avoids it or runs to the bathroom. I don’t know why she is doing that. Speaking is an innate task, a gift of evolution to man. Reading is difficult because words consist of phonemes, so she actually has to read each alphabet, connect them to the sound and then form the word. This is known as decoding. Check out with the teachers about the kind of mistakes she makes while reading. At home, make her read some grade-level stories and note down the errors. Maybe, because of these errors she avoids reading activities in her class, to avoid embarrassment. Please assess her for learning disabilities at a nearby centre. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

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What is the AnandaVillage in California all about? Ananda Village is a community centre near Nevada City in California founded in 1968 by Swami Kriyananda who was the a disciple of Swami Paramhansa Yogananda. People from various walks of life come here for spiritual retreats and to seek happiness which is missing these days.

MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 And to make others happy? Happiness is everything. Every sentient being is motivated by two impulses: to escape suffering and to experience happiness. It is the nature of a happy person to want to share that happiness. That is one definition of happiness -- that you feel a deep impulse to expand your happiness by sharing it. Many people visit Ananda but only a small minority, even those who are very enthusiastic, take the plunge and actually move into one of the communities. Of those who do, the vast majority end up making a lifelong commitment. If the lifestyle fits, it fits well. As a result, many of us have been friends now for decades. A friendship that encompasses all aspects of life, since, for most of us, Ananda is, as

<<Nayaswami Asha Praver

Find happiness within you

Tell us about the spiritual retreats that you conduct everywhere? My spiritual retreats are based on the teachings of Swami Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. In the retreat we teach as to how one can find happiness within yourself. Many of us find happiness in material attachments and in amassing wealth and everything that is exteri-

Due to the enhancement of academic excellence, educational institutions prefer top-rankers but what happens to those students who fail to make it, they either commit suicide or get into depression or are confused. In order to find out various issues related to life and education and making a bid to find the keys to a successful and fruitful existence, Vijay Shanker interviews Nayaswami Asha Praver, a celebrated lecturer who dwells on spiritual subjects, and is also a writer and counsellor. or. The idea is to rise above yourself sation, since my formal schooling is and reach out to the supreme, hence not extensive, I didn't really conit is not religious but spiritual. centrate on a particular subject. In so far as I had a field of interest it What about the educational syswould have been theatre and literatem in United States? ture. The education system is job-oriented and highly specialised, you What are the educational facilities should know what you want to do available within the Ananda comotherwise you will be lost and job- munity? less. Doing jobs you may not be Ananda everywhere in the world interested in would again result in offers many classes in the teachings unrest and unhappiness. You have to of self-realisation, the practice of be focussed and hard working to be Kriya, and the practical application successful. of these teachings to everyday life. In California, near Nevada City, Ananda has its largest, and most How did you decide to become a developed community, called lecturer/speaker? Did you do a particular course? Where? I Ananda Village. At that same location there is a retreat called 'The have always had the gift of the gab. Expanding Light'. It offers a wide Articulating my ideas seemed to variety of programmes, full guest come naturally to me. During my facilities and many different courses. school years I did participate in Certification is offered for both yoga debates and theatre, which contributed a little to my training, but and meditation teachers. There are not much. I was trained as a speak- other in-depth courses but no forer by Swami Kriyananda, but not in mal degrees offered. Ananda also has a complete retreat and teaching any formal way. Rather he trained centre in our community outside my intuition and through that Ananda Assisi. Through that comwhatever speaking ability I may have was awakened. As for speciali- munity, more certifications are

offered through their Academy of Yoga. Every Ananda community around the world offers courses, some teaching centres are more extensive than others. I suggest if you want details you look on the website. www.ananda.org which also offers many courses online. Do you conduct special camps only for or the youth, especially for school children and college students at Ananda? Ananda has developed its own schools called Living Wisdom Schools. We have five schools – four in the US, one in Assisi, Italy. They vary in the age groups covered, most go from four years to 14 years of age – pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the US. We also have one high school, and are developing a college. During the vacation seasons we have some camps for young people, usually operated through the schools. We also have programs for college age or young adults, summer programs where they can come and learn the same teachings offered through all our centres but in a group and in a way that especially

suits them.

Yogananda described it, "Home, job, and church in one place." So our lives are interwoven on every level. With many friends we have shared weddings, birth of children, struggles to find creative and satisfying employment, disease, death, disappointment, and more. In writing about communities, Swamiji has said that many relationships these days are superficial. We have friends with whom we can laugh and have good times, but few with whom we can weep in times of need. Reflecting on my life I realize there are dozens of people that I could call in an hour of need who would without hesitation offer me whatever aid I asked for, be it emotional comfort, wise advice, money, shelter, companionship. And there are an equal number or more who would call me with the same confidence in my response. You can easily imagine what a feeling of security this gives to my life.

What influenced you to make the 'Finding Happiness' film? It seems to us that much of what ails the planet at this time and causes stress and grief for so many people could be alleviated if more people embraced the principles upon which Ananda is built. Ananda itself is but an example of these principles. It proves by its very existence and by the sincerity and self-evident contentment and happiness of those who live at Ananda that these principles work. A movie is one of the best ways these days to communicate not only ideas, but feelings, and states of consciousness, because it engages the attention so completely and communicates through so many mediums all at the same time. It was the obvious way to do it. We have been developing our way of life for 40 years now and it has moved beyond a mere good idea to a proven reality. Swamiji suggested it and we all could see it was a good Advice for youngsters? Serve and respect your elders. idea. Concentrate and be determined to How important is it to be happy? achieve your goal.

Neeta Lulla School of Fashion’s forum on outreach of Indian fashion industry

histling Woods – Neeta Lulla School of Fashion conducted a forum on ‘Future of Fashion’ to set a dialogue with fashion professionals from across the industry. Held at the WWI campus, the forum aimed at understanding the influence of global trends on Indian fashion as well as the use of new age technologies for fashion products and services. The panel included names like Lulu Raghvan, MD, Landor Associates, Rahul Narvekar, CEO, NDTV Ethnic Retail Ltd, Krsna Mehta, Founder & Design Director, India Circus Retail Pvt Ltd

(indiacircus.com), Dhimaan Shah, Cofounder and Managing Director, stylecracker.com, and Saket Dhanker, IMG- Reliance Fashion Head. They discussed how India is a lucrative market that can produce a global product and word class retail environment. The forum was spread across various categories to cover significant aspects of the fashion industry like the emergence of luxury brands in India, and how the Indian economy has evoked a lot of interest globally given its statistics of some of the highest disposable incomes and increase

in the number of millionaires. Also, the growth of fashion retail provoked thoughts and saw a lot of excitement as gen-next was keen to understand how strategies can be adopted. The forum was an initiative of the first batch of students from the fashion school. The day long forum additionally covered various topics concerning fashion trends and insights for AW 14/15, the significance of e-commerce in promoting fashion, and the influence of western silhouette in Indian hemisphere, which were enlightening for aspiring fashion students.

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« ALERTS MET ANNOUNCES ADMISSIONS FOR PART-TIME MASTERS DEGREE

MET invites applications for its three year part-time Masters Degree in Management (Marketing, Financial, Human Resource and Information) affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Graduates from a recognized university in any discipline with a minimum of two years work experience can apply. Candidates need to obtain the Application Form and Prospectus from MET, Bhujbal Knowledge Centre, Bandra Reclamation (W), Mumbai-50 for Rs. 1000 or pay online at www.met.edu. For further details call +91 22-26440096/57 or toll free: 1800 22 0234 or SMS ‘MET PT’ to 9227666690. You can also visit www.met.edu or e-mail communications@met.edu.

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS ANNOUNCES PDQS

Cambridge International Examinations has announced its new teacher Professional Development Qualifications (PDQs) that provide a framework for continuing professional development for teachers and trainers across the world. Programmes for the new syllabuses will start from September 2014, with monthly exam sessions starting in January 2015. Cambridge will offer Certificates and Diplomas in the following areas of focus from 2015 onwards: a. Teaching and Learning b. Teaching with Digital Technologies c. Teaching Bilingual Learners d. Educational Leadership

Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (PDQs) are practice based, for fulltime and part-time teachers. They support teachers by helping them to: • Develop fresh ideas and approaches • Be confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged • Focus on helping learners to learn as actively, constructively and successfully as possible Cambridge Professional Development qualifications are offered in schools, colleges and training organizations, by Programme Leaders who are accredited by Cambridge to develop and deliver the programme. The qualifications are used by ministries of education, school systems, training institutions and individual schools around the world to develop their teachers and demonstrate that their teachers touch best international standards.

MINERVA SCHOOLS FOUNDING CLASS

The Minerva Schools at KGI has extended the deadline for accepting applications from December 31, 2013 to April 15, 2014, for its Founding Class. Due to tremendous interest in the Founding Class, with applications from students from more than 75 countries around the world, Minerva is exploring whether it can open a second section of Founding Class students (an additional 15-19 students). Tuition for all members of the Founding Class will be waived. Minerva’s Founding Class will be a small, exclusive group of 15-19 students who will begin the undergraduate program in the fall of 2014. Students who have submitted their online application by December 31, 2013, will be notified of admission decisions before March 15, 2014. Students who apply between January 1, 2014 and April 15, 2014 will be evaluated and notified on a rolling basis, with all admission decisions communicated by May 15, 2014. The application fee is currently being waived for all applications. Within 24 hours of submission, applicants will receive an email confirmation with instructions for next steps. Interested students can apply at www.minerva.kgi.edu.

One with the comic streak

Pune’s very own young caricaturist and founder of Prashant Arts, Prashant Sinha, tells Naressa Coutinho about an art that makes people smile. Celebrities like Tanushree Dutta, Jackie Shroff, Shobhaa De, Dilip Vengsarkar, Zaheer Khan, to name a few, have all made it to Prashant’s caricature mansion. Do you own a distorted lens too?

What is caricaturing? Caricaturing is the art of enhancing the prominent features of a person or personality. Used to simplify or exaggerate a person’s physical attributes, it becomes a medium of humor and satire. Caricaturists often sketch prominent figures in the field of politics and entertainment, however with the constantly evolving art scene, caricaturists sketch for gifting, tourism, weddings, carnivals and even for online portals. Expressions, emotions and moments are all a part of making our life beautiful. When I sketch people, my mind lets me explore and connect with the person I’m working on. Caricature art is all about exhibiting the right person in a form that can make him identify a different personality in him.

ings in Vadodara, as well as caricatures of some really famous people. And that, as they say, was the beginning of my beautiful friendship with this lovely form of art. After a brief stint at an animation studio in Mumbai, I moved to <<Prashant Pune in 2006 and this has Sinha been my home ever since. Being the in-house artist in Malaka Spice, a happening little restaurant in Koregaon Park (not so ‘little’ anymore) gave me my first opportunity to work for funloving people of all kinds.

How did you come to choose a profession in caricaturing? During my University days, I once put up an exhibition of my paintings, mostly penand-ink renderings of some famous build-

Email:info@prashantarts.com Web site: www.prashantarts.com Contact: +91 9890 330 547 being employed with editorials and advertising agencies, caricaturists find work as freelancers for parties, along tourist boardwalks and by order, where they may charge a small fee.

Advantages and disadvantages of this career choice? The main advantage of this profession is that the field is not amongst the competitive ones and caricaturists are often in demand. On the other hand, the initial How does one become a struggle can be a bit disheartening and one caricaturist? I am from Allahabad, and I earned my would require to constantly reinvent themBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in applied arts selves and stretch their creative boundaries degree from the College of Arts and Crafts because the application of this art is limitin Lucknow, and a Masters in Visual Arts ed only by imagination. Many animation (MVA) in Illustration from the prestigious courses now even teach students the art of Fine Arts Faculty of MS University, digital caricaturing which could be an added skill set for aspiring caricatures. Vadodara. However, there are not many courses in India at Your message to those who present that teach caricawish to follow in your footturing as a specialised substeps? ject. To become a caricaThe person who takes up turist one should be very the responsibility of makgood in sketching, realistic ing people laugh has to drawings, portraits, and often go through the above all have an eye to repain of successfully setimaging reality in its animattling down in this career. ed best. Learning happens While it requires a skilled through practice. practitioner, it also needs 100 per cent commitment What are the approximate and dedication. earnings of a caricaturist? Through my work, I hope to Caricaturists earn a good sum spread a few smiles in people’s depending on their skill and poplives, and change the way this art ularity, starting with a basic is recognised in society. Rs.15,000 per month. Besides

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What is the scope and prospect of growth for caricatures in India? What are the different areas one can find work in? Android phones and the thriving internet space are mainly illustrative and visually driven. What is today known as browsing shows a rising trend of people leaning towards the arts and craft - by what catches their eye. This provides a wide scope for caricature art in daily newspapers, advertising agencies, marketing projects, magazines and animation. Besides, India is a pool of talent, where art not only means paintings and pencil art sketches but also the preppy cartoonish variety, found in caricaturing. One can always pursue caricaturing on a freelance basis, never restricting oneself to a single field.

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Our furry little friends MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014

Chandni Dialani H.R. College

We're all used to traditional modes of education with class teachers and blackboards and the rest of the works. With time and the advent of technology, traditional methods of teaching seem to be taking a backseat with the introduction of technology in classrooms. We ask youngsters what they think of learning through skype and whether they think its better? Really good idea especially for those who want to study as you can view the lecture with less disturbance. Yet, there are disadvantages as internet connection speeds are bad and slow. With lectures on skype you even tend to become lazy as you know you can view the lectures anytime you want. Personally I think this is a really good idea if the technicalities and logistics are worked out. Nonetheless, I don’t feel that a skype lesson can and should replace a traditional lecture. At the end of the day, having a teacher teach you in the traditional manner is much better. Using technology is a good step towards ensuring issues that crop up with the traditional form of teaching are wiped out. —Niyati Joshi, UPG College Well it only would help if the students are actually benefiting some professor who is out of the country/city. But even then, this may only work for university students who are more serious about their education, etc. because even with teachers in the classroom, kids barely pay attention so I don’t really know if anybody would care about being taught by some person on a screen. Also, the way our education system works (in schools mainly), you only study what your syllabus asks of you. There isn’t really any out of the box learning or worldly knowledge that these kids get. And to teach them what’s in their syllabus, you don’t need any inputs from outside professors. So only if there is some real education being imparted by some brilliant professor at Harvard or something, teaching over Skype won’t benefit students as much. —Stuti Jhaveri, Assistant Producer

Lectures online cater to the convenience of teachers and students but fails at fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning. Along with the lecture there are millions of possible distractions available. Also the clarification of unclear topics becomes difficult. However if there is complete dedication from both teacher and student it might prove successful. —Keenan Pinto, Engineering Graduate

when ignored and feel sheer joy with just a little appreciation. Having read about a hundred articles on the loyalty of dogs, you can trust that they are undoubtedly the most faithful companions in this journey of life. Some dogs will lay down their lives and save their owners. Many security dogs often save more than a thousand lives by detecting bombs. Pet dogs like German Shepherds and Labradors ensure that there is no theft and intrusion in their homes. However, having a pet isn’t as easy as it seems. It takes a lot of work and most of your time as well. Most parents only allow their children to keep pets as it teaches them responsibility. Taking care of them requires them to be fed from time to time, and be taken for regular walks. Our work doesn’t only end there. We are required to play with them, and look after their health as well. Most people find cleaning after pets the most difficult part of having one, and I certainly do not disagree. After getting my kittens, cleaning after them has made my work a little more difficult too.

What disturbs me a lot, however, is how some pet owners neglect their pets. Some mistreat them to unexplainable extents. Denying them food is not the right punishment. Whipping them is no way of correcting them. They need love and care, and not sticks and stones. We pet owners are all they have in this world and they do nothing but love us unconditionally every moment. I don’t think anything we do could ever be enough to repay them. We have a million things to do and a hundred wants to satisfy, but all a pet wants is a belly rub and a pat which makes its day. That is nothing compared to what they give us back. The death of a pet is an unbearable pain and leaves a permanent scar. Pets form an irrevocable bond with their owner which isn’t easy to come out of. It is almost as if a family member passes away. Pets come as a blessing and they leave us with a thousand memories to look back upon and cherish. Having a pet is a wonderful delight, and I believe that every person needs to experience the joy of a furry little friend.

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veryone has a different opinion about animals. Some like them, some don’t, while some would just like to admire them from a distance. People like me fall in love with every animal they see. Pets have always been a want for every child. Dogs and cats are generally the most common pets one can have. Most pet owners know that they can never be alone. There is always someone at home waiting for them to come and play with them or just talk to them. Having had pets for as long as I can remember, I know clearly the joy of having someone there for you when you’re down. Pets bring about the happiness in a person’s surrounding by just existing in their life. From licking away tears to snuggling, they know the exact way to comfort their friend in need. Many pet owners will tell you how their pets follow them around the house as well. In my belief, pets are not just animals; they are part of our families. You have to take care of them like babies. They need attention like teenagers, and they ease your pain like a sibling or parent would. Like us, our pets need a fixed schedule of when they have to eat, play and sleep. The regular practice of this makes our pet used to the timings, and with personal experience I can say that they prompt you to feed them if you forget. Some dogs even learn how to wash their paws on their own. They can be extremely sensitive and have emotions as well. They feel depressed

<<Kandivali Education Society’s Shroff College of Arts and Commerce organised a flash mob to generate awareness among masses about important issues. It was organised by the Blue Mangoes Media Club of BMM. Send your photos to: Education, ADC, Janmabhoomi Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Ph. 022 40768999 education@afternoondc.in Kindly avoid sending objectionable photos. Your photos should reach us before Monday. Write in to us at education@afternoondc.in

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Every photograph of the tiger is an event – Kamal Morarka

amal Morarka is a photo artist. The pictures he takes are so many creations with lion, tiger or a bird as an art form. If a sculptor or painter selects his photos, he can produce a piece of high-calibre art. There is more to Morarka's photos than meets the eye. In each of the photos showing wild animals or birds, there is a background of forest, river or lake. For instance against a muted yellow setting of grass, a black bird is seen. It would be perhaps correct to describe photos as com-

Dreams come true by Nitin Mistry N itin Mistry is a sculptor with a difference. He has sculpted some excellent pieces on the subject of dreams. He is an artist from Bengal. There is no better mode of art to depict dreams than surrealisms. The artist has built images taken from his own dreams.

Arkay | ADC What he produces is some elegant images with various forms. And what is an additional attraction are colours. Nitin’s concept and the way he works are evidently different from othes. His work are so many dreams come true. The exhibition is at Je-

hangir Art Gallery and it begins today and closes on 4th February. Contact: 099301406866.

Heritage of Kolkata by Purnendu Mandal

urnendu Mandal is showing his paintings at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery. The exhibition ends on Saturday. Contact: 09752115228. The artist has done some beautiful paintings. His mode: Impression and Realistic. The themes: Kolkata on a rainy day, Afternoon in Kolkata, Night in Kolkata. They are all cityscapes — with muted and contrasting colours.

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fantastic. The best picture is 'Large Cormorant' pictured on a branch with its widespread wings. When you see the black-necked stork, it is nothing but a wonder of nature. You see a bit of divine imagination there. Once again, I point out that birds caught by the camera against appropriate and pleasant setting enhance the quality of the photo. The photos of wild animals and birds are the best ever displayed in Mumbai art galleries.

Large Cormorant plete, fascinating pictures. The auditorium of the Jehangir Art Gallery looked bright and beautiful with Morarka's lions, tigers and birds. Every photograph of the tiger is an event, Morarka says. That's it: That's what I want to say about the exhibition of photographs of wild animals and birds at the Jehangir.

Morarka: “Every encounter with the tiger is impressed in my mind. The preparations before the trail, the stalking, the writing, the sense of anticipation. And the feeling of triumph when the tiger walks into the frame of your camera. Unannounced, but always a grand entry. The bird pictures are just

How it all happened — Morarka “When you are in the midst of a jungle and all is silent around you and you look up from the camera straight into the blazing eyes of a tiger staring at you from 15 feet across a dirt track, you know what these words by Henri Cartier Bresson really mean: 'You do not take a picture,

the picture takes you'. “I have travelled the length and breadth of the country and there have been numerous occasions I have been taken by the magic of a moment. I often wondered how to preserve those moments and share them with others... “Once on a visit to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, I saw the unbelievable sight of Siberian cranes who had migrated all the way from Siberia to fulfil a ritual planned and perfected by nature. I saw those cranes and their nestlings and the effect was cathartic. My passion for photography was born. “Bharatpur soon gave way to Nagarhole, Kabini, Rangathittu and tiger reserves like Sariska, Bandhargarh, Kanha and Pench. Then my camera travelled to ultimate sanctuary of a wildlife photographer, the Masai Mara region in Kenya and the great Kruger National Park in South Africa.

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This is a reflection of the strong commitment of Reserve Bank to the price stability as the chief objective of the monetary policy. I think the decision also reflects certain change in terms of the indicators that they are monitoring.

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BSE Launches Trading In Interest Rate Futures Becomes Asia’s first stock Exchange to facilitate live trading in new interest rate futures

Sentiment Turns Weak

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Wednesday (January 29, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY:

The Nifty fell marginally on Tuesday (January 28, 2014) a net 9.60 points (0.16%) and closed at the 6126 point level. The market opened down at the 6131 points level. It then rose into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 10.40 a.m. The index then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 6163 points level at 10.52 a.m. It then declined sharply into the red on the rate hike decision by RBI and registered the day’s low at the 6085 points level at 11.09 a.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement to close the day on a flat note. The Nifty moved in a range of 78 points. Sentiment was mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 30 were gainers, 19 were losers while 1 remained unchanged. Substantial buying was seen in metal and realty stocks, while substantial selling was seen in technology and IT stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 1.87%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 726 were gainers, 691 were losers and 62 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral 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 30 level and is now turned flat (positive if it rises).

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is rising while the Market Index is flat. No signal here.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level. The next support is at the 5877 points level.

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

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6125 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6087. Support (2) = 6048. Resistance (1) = 6165. Resistance (2) = 6203.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indecisiveness amongst investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market. However, the 5 days moving average has dropped below its 15 and 25 days moving averages. This is negative and a sell signal. Further, the index is below its 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages and all the three averages are declining. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate weakness. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a further decline unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at current level. Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6242) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 6250) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 6252) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 5963) Positive.

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

(From L to R): Nehal Vora - Chief Regulatory Officer, BSE; Sudhakar Rao ,Director, BSE; R Gandhi, Executive Director, RBI; U K Sinha ,Chairman, SEBI; Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE, and Balasubramaniam V, Chief Business Officer, BSE

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he BSE yesterday became Asia’s first stock Exchange, to launch live trading in new interest rate futures, in 10 Year Government of India (GoI) securities. As per the guidelines issued by the regulator, trading will be allowed in Cash settled ‘Single bond futures’. GOI Bonds with residual maturity of 9 to 10 years on the date of expiry of futures contracts are eligible for such trading. The BSE Interest Rate Futures (IRF) contracts on 10 year cash settled government securities was launched by the Chief Guest, SEBI Chairman, U. K. Sinha, and Guest of Honor Executive Director, RBI, R. Gandhi. Speaking on the occasion SEBI Chairman U. K. Sinha said, “I would like to emphasize that the launch of Interest Rate Futures in its present form is a very important occasion in this country. The launch of Interest Rate Futures in this country is an example of regulator, market participants and institutions working together.” RBI, Executive Director, R. Gandhi was also in praise of the BSE move and said, “An emerging economy is always in need of new financial products that help it grow. The single bond futures have been designed by the demand of the investors and market participants. This is a unique product for our country and I am sure it will be successful this time with active participation from all market participants. Indian economy is unique in a way and there is a need for specific products cus-

tomized to suit the needs of Indian investors. I would request BSE to plan to offer the standard basket based products in the near future in addition to bond futures. ” As regards information for investors, BSE, Director, Sudhakar Rao said, All the trading members of the currency derivative segment and equity derivatives will be eligible to trade in the Interest Rate Futures (IRF) contract enabled on the exchange. The exchange enabled ‘mock’ trading for participants from January 7 of this year. The minimum contract value for price trade has been set at INR 200,000 i.e. USD 3200. Monthly serial contracts with maximum maturity of three months expiring on last Thursday of the expiry month and value date for settlement is the next working day are available for trading. BSE has enabled trading in single security future products including, 7.16% GoI maturing on 20th May 2023, 8.83% GoI maturing on 25th November 2023 and calendar spread facility for trading across 3 contract months. Commenting on the development, Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE Ltd. said “Globally, the market size of interest rate derivative contracts, such as IRFs is much larger than all other derivatives, including equities and commodities. The BSE is happy to introduce trading in new interest rate futures on government securities. This will certainly help investors in hedging their risks against the interest rate volatility along with the wealth creation.”

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Monetary Policy Surprises, Governor Highlights Concerns

NEWS FLASH

IFC raises Rs 300 cr more from global rupee bond sale FoodMin proposes Rs 10/quintal hike in cane FRP for 2014-15 Trai recommends outright transfer of spectrum, bars leasing ONGC to pay Rs 13,764 crore as fuel subsidy in Q3 Star gets digital distribution licence for IPL 2014 Rupee closes at 62.51/$.

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n a surprising policy move yesterday, the RBI announced an increase in key policy interest (repo) rate in its Third Quarter Monetary Policy Review thereby continuing with the pursuance of the objective of targeting inflation and anchoring inflationary expectations to further build an environment conducive to growth in the long run. The market had been expecting status quo on the policy front. By increasing rates this time, Dr Raghuram Rajan has increased rates by 50 bps after taking over as Governor. Justifying the increase in the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 8.0 per cent, RBI Governor, Dr. Raghuram Rajan said “Let me first address the balance of risks that confronts us in the evolving macroeconomic outlook. The slowdown in the economy is getting increasingly worrisome. Our current assessment is that growth is likely to lose momentum in Q3 of 2013-14, with industrial activity in contractionary mode, mainly on account of manufacturing. Lead indicators of services also suggest a subdued out-

Experts Speak... Higher interest rates - an outcome of the third quarter policy review, will affect investment in the realty sector. Demand for housing has already been sluggish for quite some time and the RBI move is likely to make matters more difficult for an industry, which is one of the largest employment generating sectors of the economy. Higher rates will make it difficult to meet the objective of low-cost and affordable housing for the poor sections of society and for the middle class, respectively. Brotin Banerjee MD & CEO Tata Housing Development Co. Ltd. The rate hike is a major surprise, given that industry as well as the markets were looking for a pause. The only positive is that the move will help support the Rupee. The fact that the market has not reacted negatively is because the Governor has hinted that we won’t need any more rate hikes. Gautam Trivedi MD & Head of Equities, Religare Capital Markets Ltd. The Reserve Bank’s decision to increase the repo rate at this time has come as a surprise. The industry was expecting key rates to remain unchanged. However with this marginal increase, the the RBI seems to have returned to its stance of curbing inflation, together with its endeavor to begin linking India’s monetary policy with the CPI. Anshuman Magazine Chairman & MD, CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. It’s a huge disappointment and a negative move. As it is, the industry is under tremendous pressure

look, barring some pick-up in transport and communication activity. On the other hand, agricultural performance has so far been robust, and the strong pick-up in rabi sowing indicates that this should be sustained.” “Another silver lining is the significant narrowing of the trade deficit on the back of resilient export growth. The current account deficit for 2013-14 is now expected to be below 2.5 per cent of GDP as compared with 4.8 per cent in 2012-13. The recent resumption of capital inflows should help finance the current account deficit comfortably. Reserves have been rebuilt since September, and are expected to increase further as oil marketing companies, that have been buying foreign exchange in the market, repay the Reserve Bank when their swaps come due. Nevertheless, given the uncertain external environment, the government and the RBI cannot pause in their efforts to ensure fiscal and monetary stability,” he said. According to him “The gravest risk to the value of the rupee is from CPI inflation which remains elevated at close to double digits, de-

spite the anticipated disinflation in vegetable and fruit prices. Moreover, inflation excluding food and fuel has also been high, especially in respect of services, indicative of wage pressures and other second round effects. Elevated levels of inflation erode household budgets and constrict the purchasing power of consumers. This, in turn, discourages investment and weakens growth. High inflation weakens the rupee. Inflation is also a tax that is grossly inequitable, falling hardest on the very poor. It is only by bringing down inflation to a low and stable level that monetary policy can contribute to reviving consumption and investment in a sustainable way. The so-called trade-off between inflation and growth is a false trade-off in the long run.” However the Governor was confident that “It is possible to bring inflation under control without a substantial sacrifice of short term growth, provided we do what is necessary, and are patient. In the MidQuarter Review on December 18, 2013, the policy decision was to wait for more data, and we offered guidance on what we would do contingent on the data. Although headline

icy response as the growth in deposits has been much higher than advances. From a stock market perspective, the commentary on economic growth would be worrisome where the Governor’s assessment is that growth is likely to lose momentum in Q3 of 2013-14. Amar Ambani Despite the fall in both WPI and Head of Research, IIFL CPI inflation in December, the RBI surprised the markets by hiking policy rates by 25 bps in its third The RBI indicating preference toquarterly review of monetary pol- wards targeting CPI inflation for icy. The move was somewhat un- monetary policy management expected especially as the RBI had points towards an extended previously indicated (in the policy regime of high interest rate. Efforts meet that was held on December to suppress private demand as ag18, 2013) that if inflation pressures gregate demand pressures might moderate it could reduce the need impart an upside risk to overall into tighten monetary policy. How- flation in times when public deever, RBI explained that despite mand remains restrained can have recent developments it still re- implications toward the revival of mains worried about the future the economy from the current phase of slowdown. trajectory of inflation. Dr. Arun Singh Treasury Research Team Sr. Economist- Dun &Bradstreet HDFC Bank India The RBI has increased rates and the main rationale for this can be With this policy, the RBI has attributed to non food, non fuel clearly shifted its focus towards CPI inflation remaining ele- achieving a stated inflation goal vated...I believe that the primary over the next couple of years. The respite is expected from further future course of monetary policy moderation in food prices and fur- will now be determined by the ther policy tightening is not antic- forecasts of CPI inflation, the new ipated. In case the trajectory for nominal anchor. We expect CPI ininflation decelerates as expected, flation to average 8.5% during the RBI is likely to gradually ease 2014-15.. policy stance. CRISIL Dinesh Thakkar CMD, Angel Broking Growth prospects for FY15 would be constrained by interest rates reIn our view, this implies that a sus- maining sticky at the current level. tained fall in CPI below 8% be- Further, with Elections in May comes a pre-requisite for a change 2014, investors would wait and in policy stance. So while the rate watch for a clear direction to be cycle could have peaked it would given in terms of policy and ecotake some time to turn down- nomic outlook. Therefore, there wards. As we now expect the pause would be a delay of 3-4 months beto be a long one - we moderate our fore investment is committed. In expectation of rate cut in FY15 to the light of this, our projection for 50-75 basis points. Banks are un- growth for FY15 would be 5.5-6%. likely to raise lending rates in polCARE Ratings on various counts like inflation, rising cost of inputs, fuel price hikes, apart from the high interest regime...This will also have a disastrous effect on bank NPAs.” Lalit Kumar Jain Chairman, CREDAI

Highlights

Repo rate under liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) raised by 25 bps, from 7.75% to 8% Accordingly, Marginal

reverse repo rate stands adjusted at 7%

Standing Facility (MSF) rate stands 100 basis point above the repo rate at 9%

Bank Cash

rate now stands at 9%

Reserve ratio (CRR) unchanged at 4% of NDTL

inflation has fallen significantly with the substantial fall in vegetable prices, CPI inflation excluding food and fuel has remained flat and WPI inflation excluding food and fuel has risen. Given these data, the increase in the policy rate undertaken today is consistent with the guidance given in the Mid-Quarter Review.” “ Moreover, the Dr. Urjit Patel Committee has indicated a “glide path” for disinflation that sets an objective of below 8 per cent CPI inflation by January 2015 and below 6 per cent CPI inflation by January 2016. The Reserve Bank’s baseline projections set out in the accompanying Review of Macroeconomic and Monetary Developments for Q3 of 2013-14 indicate that over the ensuing 12-month horizon, and with an unchanged policy stance, there are upside risks to the central forecast of 8 per cent. Accordingly, an increase in the policy rate by 25 basis points is needed to set the

economy securely on the recommended disinflationary path. If the disinflationary process evolves according to this baseline projection, further policy tightening in the near term is not anticipated at this juncture. In fact, if inflation eases at a pace that is faster than we currently anticipate, and that reduction is expected to be sustained, the Reserve Bank will have room to become more accommodative.” “Of course, the Reserve Bank is fostering growth through steady reforms. For example, last week, cash settled interest rate futures started trading on various exchanges. The enhanced framework for resolution of distressed assets will be operational by April 1. The recommendations of the Dr. Nachiket Mor Committee on financial inclusion are being examined carefully as are the recommendations of the Dr. Urjit Patel Committee on the monetary policy framework, “ he said.

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Han Sing is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had apparent links with the Chinese mafia in America. Ironically he falls in love with Trish O'Day, who is the daughter of the American mob boss. In classic Romeo and Juliet style, neither side approves of their romance, resulting in some amazing kung fu action. Starring Jet Li, Aaliyah, Russell Wong, HBO, 9 p.m.

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Nandini gets from the conversation that the shooter is in the same gali. She looks around and is really worried. She takes Rajveer away from there, but can’t tell anyone anything, not even Rajveer. Nandini is in a dilemma as to how to get so much money. She reaches home worried. Rajveer tries to help her thinking she is not well. In the middle of the night, Nandini tries to sneak out of the house with the jewelry to meet the shooter when he tells her the location. Rajveer sees her go and reaches in the nick of time to save her from the goons. Sony TV, 9 p.m.

WILDEST LATIN AMERICA

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NOTTING HILL

Every man’s dream comes true for William Thacker, an unsuccessful Notting Hill bookstore owner, when Anna Scott, the world’s most beautiful woman and best-liked actress, enters his shop. A little later, he still can’t believe it himself, William runs into her again - this time spilling orange juice over her. Anna accepts his offer to change in his nearby apartment, and thanks him with a kiss, which seems to surprise her even more than him. Eventually, Anna and William get to know each other better over the months, but being together with the world’s most wanted woman is not easy - neither around your closest friends, nor in front of the all devouring press. Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.

SITAPUR KI GEETA

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SHOOTOUT AT WADALA

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The Mummy Returns, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

tious college student ManoharSurve alias ManyaSurve is wrongly accused of murder. Post his jail break, he attempts to take over the Mumbai mafia. Does he succeed? Or does he succumb to the law? Max, 9 p.m.

GOOD LUCK CHUCK

Early thirty-something dentist Dr. Charlie Logan has never experienced true love, despite having had a number of girlfriends over the years. After an announcement by one of his ex-girlfriends as such at her wedding, Charlie gets a reputation as being a good luck charm. Every woman he has slept with has met and married her dream man immediately following. He is encouraged to exploit this reputation by his long time best friend, Dr. Stu Klaminsky, a sex obsessed, sex starved schlub who became a plastic surgeon just so that he could masturbate over the sight of women's breasts. Charlie doesn't want to be solely a stepping stone for women, which is how they end up treating him once he gains this reputation as a lucky charm, but rather one's true love. He believes the woman of his dreams is accident-prone Cam Wexler, who works as the penguin caretaker at the aquarium. Cam initially doesn't want to date Charlie because of his reputation as a one-night stand type of guy. Charlie in turn... Pix, 11.35 p.m.

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LIFE OK

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Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya , Zee TV, 10 p.m.

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DISCOVERY

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DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Ruchira 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Mazi Maye 4.10 Bhetilagi Jiva 4.45 Beeting Retreat 6.15 Krishi Darshan 6.30 Amchi Mati Amchi Mansa 7.00 News in Marathi 7.25 Chitrahaar 7.37 Swami 8.00 The News 8.15 Samachar 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka

9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Hum Saraswatichandra Poorva Suhani Ayee Re Buniyaad ARTH: Film. Part II: Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Raj Kiran

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.45 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30

Samachar News Sports News War and Peace Samachar. Beating Retreat Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan Business Wrap

HISTORY CHANNEL

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Arth, DDI, 11 p.m.

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Samachar News News Night Samachar News Night. Charcha Mein Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

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Drive at the Cigar Conexion soiree to introduce Rocky Patel, creator of the famed Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Hemant Sureddi of Cigar Conexion was there as was the cigar brand’s quality control manager and cigar expert Maricza Alvarenga from Honduras who lovingly rolled those cigars for the guests who also feasted on some tasty hors d’oeuvres.

DIANA HAYDEN

Heady affair

another calendar launch. Ikonic, the brand noted for the latest in professional hair tool products, decided to unveil its Ikonic Calendar 2014 at Club Millennium. Proving that you can have a good hair night were hairdressing experts Vipul Chudasama and Raman Bhardwaj who combined their styling expertise with an organized and technical approach to present some innovative looks and hairstyle trends on the catwalk.

heads made heads turn at the HORSE Palladium Hotel. It was the art show Pink Filly presented by Passages with the heads

designed by Arzan Khambatta and painted by various artists. This fundraiser for breast cancer awareness, hosted by Diana Hayden, saw the presence of Passages founder Tarana Khubchandani and chief guest Nita Ambani. A comedy act by Arzan Khambatta, soulful songs by Sarosh Nanavaty, drinks and dinner completed this splendid night to remember.

ELLI AVRAM IKONIC CALENDAR SHOW MARICZA ALVARENGA

DEVIKA & DR. ALTAF PATEL & BRINDA CHUDASAMA

Friends forever

SHABANA HASHMI, SHADAAB MIRZA, SARA LOREN & TAHAA SHAH

MOVIE

Dr. Altaf Patel and wife Devika call you to WHEN their residence you readily confirm for you know you would be in for a very good time with cheerful

Love story

magic gripped you at the launch of Zahara Productions and its film ‘Barkhaa’ with producer Shabana Hashmi, director Shadaab Mirza, lead actors Sara Loren and Taaha Shah, other star cast of Priyanshu Chatterjee, Shweta Pandit and Puneet Issar, music directors Amjad and Nadeem, singers Sonu Nigam, Jaaved Ali and Krishna. And the talk over high tea at JW Marriott was that ‘Barkhaa’ is a sensitive love story coming soon at a theatre near you.

SHWETA PANDIT

camaraderie and sparkling conversation in the air. This was the case as the genial couple celebrated their wedding anniversary with friends like Anil Dharker, Ayaz Memon, Gerson da Cunha, Brinda Miller and Penaz Masani. And the cheer was well and truly on with premium drinks and fabulous food.

GIGANTIKA CROSSWORD

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ACROSS:

1.Mother or father (6) 6.Weapons (4) 10.Italian opera composer (5) 13.Plant louse (5) 14.Excel (7) 15.Border (6) 16.——India Company (4) 17.Type of cross (5) 18.Poker-faced person (7) 19.Mozart’s native place(7) 20.Breathe out (6) 21.Out-of-doors (4) 23.Office assistant (5) 25.Disorderly behaviour (7) 28.Lyric poems (4) 30.Not busy (4) 32.U- shape lucky charm(9) 35.Footnote word (4) 37.Boring tool (5) 38.Sudama’s friend (7) 40.Instill (6) 43.’The Apeman’- fictional character (6) 44.Entrance (4) 45.Portugese king (3) 46.Memory loss (7) 49.Poke gently (5)

CROSSWORD NO 176 Nita Jaggi 52.Round table (8) 54.——Vysya Bank(3) 55.Water carriers(5) 57.Short message service(3) 58.Mouse chaser(3) 59.Live (5) 60.Writing fluid (3) 61.Power (8) 62.Land of pyramids (5) 65.Narrow margin (7) 68.Competent (3) 70.Extra benefit (4) 72.Lawles state (6) 73.Sorrow (6) 75.Alphabets (7) 76.Support(5) 79.German donkey (4) 81.Feather star (9) 82.Close (4) 83.Defect (4) 86.Caudate(7) 87.African country(5) 92.Glitz (4) 93.Breathe (6) 94.Official language of Maharashtra (7) 95.Jolting(7) 96.Astonish (5) 97.Path (4) 98.Diplomat (6) 99.Gospel (7) 100.Entertain (5) 101.Soother (5) 102.Chimney residue(4) 103.Bolted (6)

DOWN:

1.Indulges (7) 2.Division of United

Kingdom (7) 3.Small boats (7) 4.Wine cellar (8) 5.Strong cloth (8) 6.Disease of a gland (8) 7.Devil (5) 8.Side (5) 9.Dreads (5) 10.Las——— (5) 11.Pass through (5) 12.Annoying (7) 22.Weed of the west(4) 24.Gustatory sensation (5) 26.Warning signal (4) 27.Periodical (5) 29.Attribute (5) 31.Monetary unit (4) 32.Inheritors (5)

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64.Hurry (5) 33.Outstanding money (5) 80.Glittery makeup component 65.Water source (4) 34.Barrel (4) (8) 35.International Air Transport 66.Computer giant (5) 81.Blood relation (7) 67.Get money (4) Association (4) 83.Pretended (7) 69.Religious person(5) 36.Shabbily clothed (2,4) 84.Fragile footing (7) 71.Check(4) 39.Obvious (6) 85.Status(7) 73.Rye or corn(5) 41.Orange or pineapple? (5) 88.Acquire (5) 74.Proud(4) 42.Burn (5) 89.Turkish title (5) 77.Official stamp (4) 46.iPhone producer (5) 90.Shatter (5) 78.Concert sound (8) 47.Snappy weather (5) 91.Play area(5) 92.Fish parts(5) 79.Huge (8) 48.Lobed organ (5) 50.Take in liquid (5) 51.Opposite of exit (5) 53.Keyboard instruments(6) 56.Stringed instrument (5) ACROSS: 1.Dolls 4.Mantle 7.Aspirin 11.Afar 16.Usual 17.Urgency 18.Taskbar 57.Large edible rays (5) 19.Merry 20.Checks 21.Lance 22.Irwin 25.On The Go 26.Ylem 27.Ashes 58.Set of bells (6) 28.Fuels 32.Tibet 34.Ill 35.Prism 43.Babushka 44.Resource 45.Temple 63.Plaster of Paris (5) 48.Fakir 49.Otitis 50.Skinny 51.Panel 53.Shakes 54.Disarray 55.Illusion 58.Pangs 59.Bye 60.Denis 67.Tides 68.Proxy 70.Crap 72.Acolyte 76.Tooth 77.Audio 78.Ordeal 79.Studs 82.Degrade 83.Ossicle 84.Amigo 85.Ears SEND YOUR ANSWER IN GIVEN FORMAT 86.Donkeys 87.Arouse 88.Elegy. DOWN: 1.Dust 2.Laureate 3.Squirrel 4.Melt 5.Naughty 6.Legacies 8.Spyglass DOWN ACROSS 9.Intense 10.Issues12.Farewell 13.Ravine 14.Angst 15.Obvious 23.Solar 1. V A M P 1. V I X E N 24.Robinhood 29.Clash 30.Csr 31.Steeple 33.Examining 36.Reconcile 2. X A N T H U R A 4. B R A I S E 37.Walkman 38.Quarter 39.Arrival 40.Turkeys 41.Bedpost 42.Sponsor 3. N O V E M B E R 7. C A R R I E 46.Offside 47.Cycloidal 52.Trays 56.Rap 57.Steer 61.Disorder 62.Meshuga ............. R 63.Axiology 64.Producer 65.Tortoise 66.Syndrome 69.Redneck 71.Plateau 73.Strake 74.Lavabo 75.Morse 80.Maze 81.Many. .. .........

Solution (GIGANTIKA No. 175)

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JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

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BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

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MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

MOON : Sagittarius TITHI : 13th/14th Paush Krishnapaksha NAKSHATRA : Purvashada RASHI : Dhan (Sagittarius) D. Dh. F. LUCKY COLOUR : Variegated and Black LUCKY NUMBER : 2

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Consolidate your position at work and hold on to your profits. Many new assignments will come your way and you may have to travel extensively. Those looking for a job are bound to get a good offer soon. Mentally you will feel much more relaxed and at ease. Some of you may be given an honorary position in a government organization. You can look forward to happy times with loved ones. BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, healthy and long-lived. Will be generally fortunate, intelligent and a go-getter. Will be fond of outdoor activities and friends. Humble, honest and adaptable. Does well in most fields especially medicine, media, communication, philosophy and occult services. Success from overseas is indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Work hard to try and conclude an important project on schedule to get best results. Each day of delay will undermine your profits. Those employed in multinational organization will be deputed to participate in some seminar or meeting in another city or overseas. You have been too busy to meet up with friends. Be in touch for you could lose out on meeting someone interesting and exciting.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You begin the day on positive news. An earlier payment comes at the most opportune when you need it most for further commitment. Your profits can be increased by certain radical changes. Begin from cutting down expenditure, and get rid of unproductive investments. Your mind will be more on security and plans for the future. A family gathering to celebrate an auspicious event will be pleasant.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): There is a tricky work situation but with your experience you will be able to get over it. The future course of work is entirely in your hands. It is for you to make positive decisions and then stick by them. It may require more physical effort on your part. Profits are likely. Personal relationships too leave a lot to be desired. Be patient with those who are unreasonable today. The best of intentions can be misconstrued if not put across properly.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): If you strongly feel for a certain plan of action for investment then follow it through and do not get put off by self appointed advisers who do not understand what you are up to. You will succeed provided you proceed step by step and not go overboard in your enthusiasm. In a love relationship follow your gut feelings and things will work out. Watch out for misunderstandings which happen needlessly.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will be able to reach your goals thanks to your ability to believe in yourself and what you do. The funds you require will show up. Don’t rest contented in your current success. You need to consolidate your position in order to ward off competition that will catch up with you. You will be walking down memory lane with your beloved to pledge your feelings for each other. A happy relaxed evening likely.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): It's hectic but rewarding day at work for you. An expected approval comes through unexpectedly. Try to cash in on the fortunate professional phase. You will get a chance to handle work independently. Good results and gain are certainly indicated for you today. Your light- hearted approach will minimize the bad effects of some tension at home. Lovebirds can look forward to a wonderful evening.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Avoid making hasty decisions. Focus on one thing at a time to succeed. You should put in sincere efforts to reach your goals. Drive and determination are sure to be recognized and compensated. Keep aside your ego and ask for guidance in case you are in a dilemma. Eroded trust and faith in a relationship will return if you give yourself time and avoid emotional decisions which lead nowhere.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You have busy day at work. A business meeting has beneficial results. Some news you receive is encouraging and leads to gains. Some extra cash coming your way will make you very positive about your progress. Changes in plans for a journey are likely and favorable. Some of you are likely to travel in the company of your beloved. The single will meet a charming new person while travelling or commuting.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Another day of toil and worry but you will make it and do rather well for yourself. A late evening meeting could be tiring. In a discussion, be patient and try not to argue. Patience and forbearance now will be rewarding later. Put other plans on hold right now. Home and family life take precedence. Property matters are favorable. An interesting email is possible to add sparkle to your evening. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You seem to lack interest in anything. The spontaneity that you seek is somehow missing from your life right now. You may find it difficult to concentrate on your work .You seem rather vulnerable to outside influence, which is the reason for your being upset. Matters will improve by this evening.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): At a business meeting for a new project you should be prepared for making a few adjustments. With some quick thinking and a few compromises you will win a contract with additional benefits. Those who are appearing for an interview will be successful. The married or those already committed in love are cautioned against secret liaison, for this could create serious rift in old relationship.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You can look forward to a good day. A hunch you follow leads to much financial gain. Employed will get news of a raise and a promotion. You will receive a fresh proposal for business that is worth considering. This may be an opportunity to make additional money on the side. If you are attracted to someone and feel the attraction is mutual, then matters will get clearer now. Expect a pleasant visit this evening.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4879

ACROSS: 1 Former name for River Krishna (6) 7 Japanese dish (8) 8 ___ and ___ a person (same word ) : so-and-so? (4) 10 Indignation; loud clamour (6) 11 12 constellations (6) 14 A unit of electrical resistance (3) 16 Small mountain lakes (5) 17 Sacred, to do with God (4) 19 Fido and friends (5) 21 Tri ___ glycerine : that's dynamite? (5) 22 Accessible (5) 23 Purchases (4) 26 Consumer (5) 28 In short a bigwig? (3) 29 Metric weight (6) 30 Pan-India telecom operator (6) 31 Mother of Apollo (4) 32 Noble creations (8) 33 Dismissed rather unceremoniously (6)

DOWN: 1 Nonsense (6) 2 Irritable (6) 3 Gray; deathly pale (4) 4 Rice cooked in broth (7) 5 An ascetic from our continent? (5) 6 Flat circular plates (5) 8 Short Take-Off and Landing (4) 9 Cockpit Resource Mgmnt. (3) 12 ___ Kapital : Karl Marx's magnum opus? (3) 13 Restless (5) 15 Surpass, go one better (5) 18 Do not spoil the ship for a ha'porth ___ ___? (2,3) 19 Minute, in short (3) 20 If at first you don't succeed, ___, ____ again.... (same word)? (3) 21 "N" in GNGC, the fertilizer giants? (7) 22 The edge of a garment, especially a handkerchief (3)

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SUDOKU 2065 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: L equals P

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

23 Occurrences in the labour rooms (6) 24 As far as (2,2) 25 Found a solution (6) 26 A type of sea eagle - "greet" ana-

gram? (5) 27 Linger, be tardy (5) 28 Compete (3) 30 Additionally, besides, as well (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Equus, 6 Probe, 9 Picture, 10 Meows, 11 Adult, 12 Prego, 13 Bedroom, 15 Tom, 17 Acid, 18 Bateau, 19 Pylon, 20 Gsharp, 22 S Dak, 24 Spy, 25 Martyry, 26 Scion, 27 Setae, 28 Knits, 29 Sputnik, 30 Feast, 31 Psych. DOWN: 2 Quebec, 3 Upward, 4 Sis, 5 Storm, 6 Pragyan, 7 Redo, 8 Balboa, 12 Polyp, 13 Bangs, 14 Dishy, 15 Teddy, 16 Murky, 18 Boman, 19 Precept, 21 Sphere, 22 Stinks, 23 Arctic, 25 Mouth, 26 Sass, 28 Kip.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1884 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

B M H

B K

S H E O R F Q X K

E H M B Q E H I

M Q

K H W

L R Q L I R

D Q F

A H E S B S H M R

M Z B E O K Y B O Z M

M Z H M

F R Y R Y C R F

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age

Afternoon WORD MINE

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 07 average; 08 good; 10 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: appal, appeal, APPELLATE, apple, lapel, leap, leapt, palate, pale, pall, pallet, palpate, papa, papal, pate, patella, peal, peat, peel, peep, pellet, pelt, petal, plate, plea, pleat, tape.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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Taylor’s ton steers NZ to ODI series win against India

By Chetan Narula

New Zealand's Ross Taylor celebrates his century against India during the fourth one day International cricket match at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Dhoni brought in Jadeja and Ashwin to put the brakes on the run flow and the two spinners bowled in tandem for 10 overs, giving away only 30 runs. But the medium pacers had to come back into the attack and that once again opened the flood-gates as the next 10 overs yielded 70 runs with Taylor and Williamson putting the chase back on track. Their 50-run partnership off 86 balls had come in the 23rd over as Rayudu bowled some part-time spin. Taylor then brought up his halfcentury and New Zealand crossed the 150-mark as well. It was Williamson's turn to celebrate in the next over, scoring his fourth consecutive fifty in the series, and his 10th in ODIs overall. The 100-run partnership between the two also came up. It seemed the chase was dead and buried, but India were given some hope by Jadeja, who ran out Williamson, who once again missed out on a hundred, falling for 60 off 82 balls, with two fours and two sixes. The powerplay came on as Brendon McCullum walked in to bat. Having taken his time to settle down, the Kiwi captain started savaging the insipid and lacklustre Indian bowling.

Beating India is hell of an achievement: McCullum

AMILTON: India slumped to their second consecutive series defeat overseas as New HAMILTON: New Zealand skipper Zealand rode on Ross Taylor's unBrendon McCullum says beating beaten century to thrash the visitors World Champions India in a Oneby seven wickets in the fourth oneday series was "hell of an dayer and take an unassailable 3-0 achievement" and acknowledged lead in the five-match rubber. crucial contributions with the bat Chasing 279 for victory, the Kiwis by Ross Taylor and Kane reached 280 for three in 48.1 overs Williamson in their "emphatic" with Taylor scoring a match-winvictory. ning 127-ball 112 not out to take the New Zealand hammered India hosts home with 11 balls to spare. by seven wickets to take a 3-0 lead Taylor also shared two important in the five-match series, with only partnerships -- first with Kane one game left to play at Wellington Williamson (60) putting on 130-run on January 31. "This is a big for the third wicket and then with moment for us. We are obviously skipper Brendon McCullum (49 not proud with what we achieved in out), an unbroken 92 runs for the South Africa and England in those fourth wicket. one-day series. But this series, For India, Mohammed Shami they were the number one ODI (1/61) and Varun Aaron (1/51) were team in the world when they the only wicket-takers but they arrived here and we knew how proved to be extremely expensive. dominant their batting line-up. To Ravindra Jadeja (0/33) and R Ashhave tipped them up and be sitting win (0-41) bowled economically, after the fourth game at 3-0 is a but couldn't claim a wicket, which pretty good achievement for us," proved to be costly. Bhuvneshwar McCullum said at the press Kumar (0/62) too proved to be inefconference. The host now target to fective. Stuart Binny (0/8) and Amwin the last match as well. "The bati Rayudu (0/23) didn't get last game is also very important second spells. and that 4-0 is what we want to Earlier, India skipper Mahendra strive for,” Brendon added. Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja had produced magnificent late onslaught after opener Rohit Sharma scored a half-century, to guide India to 278 for five in their allotted 50 overs. In reply, New Zealand got off to a rollicking start with Jesse Ryder and Martin Guptill mistreating the Indian bowling attack. The two of them scored a flurry of boundaries, especially off Mohammed Shami's bowling, and together hit 10 fours and a six in their opening stand of 54 runs. But once again Ryder failed to sustain and was bowled in the eight over by first-change Varun Aaron. He scored 19 off 18 balls with four boundaries. Guptill was gone four runs later in the never next over, as Shami extracted his revenge from the opposite end, trapping the Auckland centurion LBW. He scored 35 off 27 balls (6X4, 1X6). Williamson and Taylor thereafter capitalised on the platform laid by the openers. India had lost 0-2 to South Africa in the three-game ODI series in their last tour. As Taylor and Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with India’s MS Dhoni after running out New Zealand's Kane Williamson were scoring heavily, Williamson for 60 in the fourth ODI cricket match at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

I AM BACK TO MY BEST: SAINA NEHWAL HYDERABAD: After ending her prolonged title drought, Saina Nehwal avowed that she was back to her best and that she would play select tournaments this year to be in good shape ahead of major tournaments -- Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Saina beat talented compatriot PV Sindhu in the final to clinch Indian Open, last week. "It feels great. Last year was not really up to the mark in

terms of many things. But, it is a good start this year. Malaysian Open also, I played really well. I could see the difference in my game. But India Open was really great. I finally pulled off such a big tournament," Saina said. "It (final) was a very good match. She (Sindhu) has been playing good. Playing against her such a good match, was really great. I think I am back to my best, just that I have to

maintain and come back to even better shape for the even bigger tournaments next month. Right now, the important aspect is to stay fit, train as much as possible. I would like to play less tournaments if possible. I want to take care of my body, which was not very supportive last year. I had few injuries last year. I want to take care of my body well. Play well and win most of the tournaments. That is what is

important now," she said. Saina said winning close matches during the Indian Open brought her confidence back. "It is a great confidence booster, because I lost very close matches to lot of top players. Finally, in India Open, I got that one point of break against Chinese player. I was losing to them 21-19 and 21-19. Finally, I won this match 21-19. That gave me a lot of confidence," she said.

SHOAIB SHAIKH CRACKS UNBEATEN 111 IN D.Y. PATIL’S WIN

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SPORTS

IN BRIEF Top seed Aakanksha crashes out

MUMBAI: Girls’ under-15 top seed Aakanksha Rao of Maharashtra made a surprise exit in the girls’ under-15 quarterfinals, in the Matunga Gymkhana Junior Open Squash Tournament on Tuesday. Rao, a clear favourite for the title, endured a stiff challenge against a gallant Aditi Prasad who fashioned one of the biggest upsets with a thrilling 13-11, 8-11, 11-6, 12-10 win in the most exciting contest of the day. Prasad, who won the opening set over extra points to put Rao under early pressure, dropped a tight second set before surging to a crucial 2-1 lead and snatched the crucial fourth over extra points in a nail-biting finish. In contrast, the other seeds lived up to their reputations to book their berths in the semifinals. Among them were girls’ under-11 top seed Ananya Dabke of Maharashtra, girls’ under-13 second seed Jannia Singh of Chandigarh, boys’ under-17 top seed Krish Kapur of West Bengal and second seed Siddharth Choudhary of Delhi, boys under-19 top seed Rajat Sharma of Delhi and No. 2 Yohan Pandole of Maharashtra.

New Era grab vital lead

MUMBAI: New Era CC grabbed the vital first innings lead against last year’s runners-up Mumbai Police Gymkhana on the opening day of their quarter-final match in the 4th Santosh Kumar Ghosh U/16 Cricket Tournament. They bundled out their rivals for 125 and put on 131 for 4 at stumps with Rehan Khan batting 33 and opener Aman Farooque having contributed 53. In the other match, holders MIG managed to score 214 against Karnataka SC , who generously gave away 36 extras. The match is finely poised with Karnataka replying with 49 for 1. Opener Bhupen Lalwani is batting with 33 runs. The tournament is sponsored by MET, Bank of India, UBI, D.Y. Patil Academy and Navin Shetty.

Mumbai’s 86-year-old to play world rummy in Malaysia

MUMBAI: 86-year-old Balkishnan Singhi is on his way to Malaysia to play the world rummy tournament after qualifying round held in Mumbai early this month at the NSCI. The final event of World Rummy Tournament will take place on the luxurious Star Cruise Libra. The final will take place on March 9.

Ketan Patel hits second ton

MUMBAI: Gujarat’s star batsman Ketan Patel smashed his second century as he steered the defending champions to their third consecutive win, in the All-India Cricket for the Blind, organized The Blind Welfare Organisation (India), at the Islam Gymkhana, on Tuesday. Patel, who smashed 126 against West Bengal in their opening match on Monday, hit an unbeaten 108 to fashion a comprehensive 141-run win over Punjab in Group B. Gujarat, aiming for a hat-trick of titles, later overcame Uttar Pradesh. Punjab made amends when they registered their second win following a two-wicket win over UP. Maharashtra also registered their second win in Group A with Swapnil Wagh’s all-round effort against Andhra Pradesh.

UMBAI: Opening batsman Shoaib Shaikh gave a superb exhibition of counter-attacking as he produced a cavalier unbeaten century which ensured hosts and defending champions D.Y. Patil ‘A’ coast to comfortable six wicket victory over ONGC in a highscoring and entertaining GroupA league match of the Rs 12 lakhs prize-money 10th All India Dr. D.Y. Patil T20 Cup played at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, Nerul on Tuesday evening. The home team now with two wins under their belt from three matches are virtually assured of a berth in the quarter-finals from this group. Jain Irrigation also with two wins from three matches and ONGC, who have one win and play Andhra Bank on Wednesday, are the other teams in contention of a place in the last eight. Faced with a mammoth target of 208 runs to win, Shaikh took the onus on himself and played some excellent shots all around the ground to score a majestic

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111 runs. His 61-ball effort was laced with 11 hits to the ropes and four massive sixes. He received good support from Yogesh Takawale who contributed a well crafted 56 from 29 ball with seven four and two sixes. The two put together a healthy 111-run partnership for the fourth wicket which titled the balance in their favour. Later Siddharth Chitnis, who had earlier done well with the ball picking 3 for 19 runs from 3 overs, scored a rapid 22 runs from 10 balls as the home side reached 208 for four wickets from 18.2 overs. Put in to bat first, ONGC once again got off to a blistering start. Opener Unmukt Chand and Tanmay Srivastava punished the insipid D.Y. Patil bowling attack. Chand scored 81 runs from 38 balls with 6 boundaries and equal number of sixes, while Srivastava made 86 off 48 balls which included five boundaries and five sixes. But the lower order batsmen failed to get going and they were restricted to just 207 for seven wickets from their 20 overs.

Indian Oil skipper Aditya Tare and Ravikant Shukla cracked half tons to steer them to an eightwicket victory against Canara Bank in a crucial Group-D match as both sides required a win to qualify for the quarter-finals. Brief scores: Group A: ONGC 207 for 7 wickets in 20 overs (Unmuk Chand 81, Tanmay Srivastava 86; Siddharth Chitnis 3/19) lost to D.Y. Patil 'A' 208 for 4 wickets in 18.2 overs (Shoaib Shaikh 111 not out, Yogesh Takawale 56, Siddharth Chitnis 22; Sumeet Narwal 2/36) by six wickets. Group-B: Western Railway 85 all out in 16.3 overs (Dhiren Salvi 21; Aditya Dhumal 3/21, Parag Khanapurkar 2/17) lost to Mumbai Customs 88 for 2 wickets in 10.2 overs (Rohit Rudra 38 18balls, 6x4, 1x6, Sumeet Meher 22 17 balls, 2x4, 2x6; Kishore Gohil 2/26) by eight wickets. Group D: Canara Bank 149 for 7 wickets in 20 overs (Rajoo Bhatkal 54, Ishant Jaggi 22, C. Raghu 22; Balwinder Singh Sandhu Jr. 3/31) lost to Indian Oil 150 for 2 wickets in 16.4 overs.

Get set for some bolts from the blue By Shlivahana

ANGALORE: There are nine races today and the first starts at 1.30 p.m. Winner spotting in all the races is difficult today. Avoid favourite: There could be some bolts from the blue.

CARD AND SELECTIONS

1. The Ajantha Plate 1100 Metres 1.30 p.m. 1. Brigade's Paradise +2 (24) 62 J.Paswan 2. Harini 61.5 Irvan Singh 3. Arc Angel 60 Shobhan Babu 4. Will Still 60 S.Ramesh 5. Jeevika's Queen 58 S.R.Santosh Kumar 6. Queens Cruise 57.5 Md.Sameer 7. Aerial Acrobat 57.5 M.A.Milan 8 .I Love You 56.5 Mudassar Nazar 9. You’re A Legend 56.5 P. Kiran Rai 10. Golden Steps 56 M.Prabhakaran 11. Magnifique 51.5 R.Vaibhav 12. Sarvani 50 Saddam Hussain Win: Magnifique, Harini 2. The Formal Invitation Plate 1100 Metres 2 P.M. 1. Charming Delmar 55 Md.Sameer 2. Flyinghorse 55 M.J.Gautamrajurs 3. Rising Little Star 55 S.Mubarak 4. Spiritual Blue 55 Irvan Singh 5. The Back Bencher 55 Sarvan Kumar 6. Beautiful Effect 53.5 M.A.Roushan 7. Charm And Dream 53.5 Mudassar Nazar 8. Felicissimus 53.5 Saddam Hussain 9. Kallistrate 53.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 10. Society Music 53.5 R.Vaibhav 11. Vroom Vroom 53.5 S.R.Santosh Kumar 12. Zipping 53.5 Arshad Alam Win: Zipping, Beautiful Effect 3. The Vijayawada Plate - Div. II 1200 Metres 2.30 P.M. 1. Haute Ecole 60 M.A.Milan 2. Lagoona 56.5 Sarvan Kumar 3. Sea Runner 55.5 R.Vaibhav 4. Princess Of Syria 54 Arshad Alam 5. Maverical 54 Nassar Alam 6. Go Man Go 54 Md.Sameer

7. Teri Adah 53.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 8. Divine Friendship 53 Ryan Marshall 9. Smart Mistral 53 M.A.Roushan 10. Erica 51.5 S.Mubarak Win: Divine Friendship, Smart Mistral

4. The M.Govindappa Memorial Cup - Div.Ii 1400 Metres 3 P.M. 1. Time To Time 60 B.Mahesh 2. Brave Assault 59 Ryan Marshall 3. Astounding Gallop 57.5 M.Prabhakaran 4. Heavenly Divas 56.5 M.Madhu Babu 5. Neron 56 P.Kiran Rai 6. Sunny Seven 55.5 S.R.Santosh Kumar 7. Lake Emerald 55.5 M.A.Roushan 8. Caterina 54.5 B.Harish 9. Greenbro 54.5 Mudassar Nazar 10. Delta Delight 54.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 11. Ground Marshal 54 Irvan Singh 12. Too Cold To Hold 53.5 Arshad Alam

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Win: Brave Assault, Lake Emerald

5. The Vijayawada Plate - Div.I 1200 Metres 3.30 P.M. 1. Star Mountain 62 Sikandar Ali Khan 2. Herculean 62 Himanshu 3. Ensatus Elegans 61.5 Irvan Singh 4. Secret Missile 60.5 Saddam Hussain 5. Shine On 60 Noorulla 6. Paris 59.5 Arshad Alam 7. Jazzbythebay 58.5 M.J.Gautamrajurs 8. Mother Ewa 58 Suraj Narredu 9. Windsor Park 55.5 Shobhan Babu 10. Spinning Chakram 53.5 R.Vaibhav Win: Shine On, Windsor Park

6. The Gerusoppa Plate - Div.I 1400 Metres. 4 P.M. 1. Vertex 61.5 M.Prabhakaran 2. Mountain Glory 61.5 Shiva Kumar 3. Thrillseeker 61.5 G.Y.Rajesh Babu 4. Sanatana 60 M.Madhu Babu 5. Mischief 59.5 Himanshu 6. Formidable 58.5 Shivnath Paswan 7. Rosie's Dream 57.5 Irvan Singh

8. Virtuoso 57 V.R.Jagdeesh 9. Infinithoughts 54.5 Suraj Narredu Win: Virtuoso, Vertex

7. The M.Govindappa Memorial Cup - Div.I 1400 Metres 4.30 P.M. 1. Esoterical 61.5 M.A.Milan 2. Midtown Magic 61.5 S.Ramesh 3. Golden Slipper 61 Ryan Marshall 4. Gunpowder 61 G.Y.Rajesh Babu 5. Dance Of A General 60.5 M.Prabhakaran 6. Words Of Wisdom 58.5 Md.Sameer 7. Time Flies 58 B.Mahesh 8. Royal Prodigy 58 Irvan Singh 9. Sunspirit 58 P.Kiran Rai 10. Ice Splendour 55.5 Suraj Narredu 11. Robinhood Pandey 55.5 J.Paswan 12. Euphoria 55 V.R.Jagdeesh Win: Golden Slipper, Sunspirit 8. The Sangam Plate 1200 Metres 5 P.M. 1. Impedimenta 62.5 B.Mahesh 2. Tusker 60 V.R.Jagdeesh 3. Oscar Sparkler 58.5 R.Vaibhav 4. Caldera 57 J.Paswan 5. Historica 56.5 Arshad Alam 6. Ace Princess 56.5 Suraj Narredu 7. Precept 56.5 P.Kiran Rai 8. Superb Style 55.5 N.Ramesh Kumar 9. Emerald 55.5 Md.Sameer 10. Little Athena 54.5 S.R.Santosh Kumar 11. Foxtrot 54 P.Mani 12. Game Face 52 Irvan Singh Win: Historica, Caldera

9. The Gerusoppa Plate - Div.Ii 1400 Metres 5.30 P.M. 1. Queens Colour 61 Nassar Alam 2. Theworldismine 58.5 M.Madhu Babu 3. Persian 57 Himanshu 4. Guapo 56 Irvan Singh 5. Sequana 55 Shivnath Paswan 6. Truthandfaith 52.5 S.Mubarak 7. Prost 52 R.Vaibhav 8. Brigade's Passion 51.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 9. Snow Peaks 51 P.Kiran Rai 10. Ice Brown 51 M.A.Roushan Win: Snow Peaks, Ice Brown

MAGICIANS LOOKING FOR ‘MAGIC’ OUTING AGAINST WIZARDS

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position now with the new recruits in the stable. “Last year was UMBAI: The Mumbai unfortunate and the players were Magicians team had a coming in as the tournament was disastrous outing in the going on, however, now we are inaugural Hockey India League better placed and have been winning just one of the 12 practising for over a week, which matches played and the second has improved our co-ordination edition too didn't begin well as with each other,” said Turner. the Magicians went down to PunThe Australian forward said it jab Warriors losing 3-5 to add to will be important for the team to the considerable misery of 2013. put behind what happened in the However, Mumbai Magicians first match and said they have coachand former national coah rectified their errors in the mornMM Kaushik feels the team is ing practice session on Tuesday much more balanced now and and hoped to stick to the basics missed out against Punjab due to against the Uttar Pradesh side. minor errors. He expected the “We hope not to commit the erteam to get back to winning ways rors which we did in the previous during in the first home match game. Hopefully, we will fix them against the Uttar Pradesh Wizup. As a captain I would want to ards. “Apart from young players, bring the team together and exewe have experienced players cute our plans,” he added. from last year. We have 11 new Mumbai Magicians coach MM Kaushik [left] overseas the preparation of his team Turner said that it would not be players in this side. The first on the eve of the match against Uttar Pradesh Wizards. long that the players would not match now, was a tough match reflects on last year's failures. “We and there were mistakes. 5-3 was Kaushik. istani players leaving the team don't want to be in a position a good score, I think we have The skipper of the Magicians mid-way and it took time for the where we think about last year. I done well in penalty corners, side, Australian Glenn Turner said team to get back-up players and hope the loss is behind us and we there were some unit problems that last year the team composi- get in to the groove. However, he do well in the next match and which will be sorted out,” said tion was battered with five Pak- added the team was in a better take it from there,” he said.

Unseeded Thool shocks top seed

Khan stuns Chawla for title M

MUMBAI: Underdog Faisal Khan shocked former world No. 3 Kamal Chawla to win the title, in the Matunga GymkhanaDadar Club Open Snooker Tournament. Inter Railways runner-up Khan of Khar Gymkhana capitalized on the chances that came his way to romp to a 6-3 triumph in the best-of-11 championship round between quality cueists. In the process, Khan ended a long drought after winning the Islam Gymkhana title in March 2012 where he beat twice Asian champion Yasin Merchant. Though not at his best, Khan dominated the final, relying on small but significant breaks to stay ahead of his accomplished opponent. Railways No. 1 Chawla of Bhopal, the more sanguine of the two cueists, opened up with a break of 60 in the opening frame and added a 52 and an unfinished 42 in the fifth frame to set the stage for an exciting finish. But Khan, though cautious like Chawla, chose to go for his shots and was rewarded with a 3-2 lead that included a break of 55 in the fourth. He returned after the interval to make it 4-2 with a break of 38 and though Chawla pulled one back to trail 3-4, Khan made the most of the openings to go on to triumph in some style. Final: Faisal Khan (Khar Gym) bt Kamal Chawla (Bhopal) 1-79(60), 68-37, 64-45, 87(55)-15, 27105(54,42unf), 72(38)-1, 38-76, 59-16, 75-37. Highest Break: Kamal Chawla (123)

UMBAI: Unseeded Rohan Thool of Thane scored an upset win over top seed and district mate Rahul Kane to storm into the boys under-13 final of the PSA-State Open Badminton Championship played at the North Indian Association badminton courts, here on Tuesday. Thool prevailed 21-16, 11-21, 21-14 to set up a title clash with Tanishq Saxena, who outplayed Vir Diwanji 21-9, 21-9. Meanwhile the under-13 girls national champion Simran Singhi kept herself in line for a double making the title round of the under-13 and under15 age groups. Top seeded in both age groups, Simran scored impressive wins in both the semi-finals, defeating India No. 1 Pooja Devlekar 21-12, 21-12 in the under-15

match, before returning to court to beat Chaitra Shetty 21-9, 21-6 in the under-13 semis. In the u-15 final, Simran will take on second seed Riya Arolkar, who accounted for Ramsha Farooqui 21-11, 21-18, while in the under-13 final she will meet Janhavi Jagtap, who beat Rikita Raj 21-11, 21-19. Results: Boys u-15 (S/F): 1-Vansh Singh(Thane) bt Akshan Shetty 21-12, 21-11; 2-Aman Farogh Sanjay (Thane) bt Siddhesh Hudekar 21-12, 21-4. (Q/F): Vansh Singh bt Pranav Jain 2117, 21-7; Akshan Shetty bt Navneet Yadav 21-18, 21-14; Siddhesh Hudekar bt Jaideo Menon 21-12, 21-16; Aman Farogh Sanjay bt Soham Patil 21-13, 21-18. Boys u-13 (S/F): Rohan Thool (Thane) bt 1-Rahul Kane 21-16, 11-21, 21-14; Tanishq Saxena bt Vir Diwanji 21-9, 21-9. Boys u-10 (S/F): 1-

Aryavardhan Jadhav bt Prakhar Jain 2118, 21-19; Eshaan Ajmani bt Prajwal Lokhande 21-16, 21-17. Girls u-15 (S/F): 2-Riya Arolkar bt Ramsha Farooqui 21-11, 21-18; 1-Simran Singhi bt Pooja Devlekar 21-12, 21-12. Girls u13 (S/F): 1-Simran Singhi bt Chaitra Shetty 21-9, 21-6; Janhavi Jagtap bt Ritika Raj 21-11, 21-19. Girls u-10 (S/F): Maniya Avalani bt Amrita Mendon 23-21, 21-17; 2-Nikkita Joseph (Nagpur) bt Harshada Gawade 21-7, 217. Veteran 80+ (S/F): Anees Badmani & Rajesh D’Souza bt Ayaz Bilawala & Shailesh Daga 25-23, 22-20; Sachin Bharati & Vilas Kuwale bt Parvez Patel & Yogesh Padukone 19-21, 21-12, 2116. Veteran 100+ (S/F): Gautam Ashra & Shailesh Daga bt Anees Badami & Raju Devnani 21-15, 22-20; Hayat Khan & Pradeep Behrani bt Ashok Sharma & Sanjeev Mahajan 21-15, 21-14.

PICTURE PERFECT... Mercedes GP driver Nico Rosberg of Germany takes photographs on his smartphone camera of Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain, left, during the launch of their new Mercedes W05 Formula One car at the Circuito de Jerez on Tuesday.

IN BRIEF SL women clinch series 2-1 against Indian eves

VISAKHAPATNAM: Skipper Shashikala Siriwardene produced an all-round display to help Sri Lanka women notch up a six-wicket win over India in the third T20 international and clinch the three-match series 2-1. Siriwardene led from the front as she scored an unbeaten 46 off 42 balls laced with four boundaries and one six, after giving away just 11 runs in her three overs and picking up a wicket at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Put in to bat, Sri Lanka's trio of Udeshika Prabodhani (2/20), Maduri Samuddika (2/18) and Eshani Kaushalya (1/19) produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict India to 117 for eight in their stipulated 20 overs. The visitors then came back to overhaul the target with seven balls to spare, scoring 121 for four, courtesy Siriwardene's 46. The captain was ably supported by Deepika Rasangika (21), Eshani Kaushalya (24) and Chamari Kumarihami (16).

Australian all-rounder Faulkner ruled out of S. Africa tour

SYDNEY: All-rounder James Faulkner has been ruled out of Australia's Test tour of South Africa with a knee injury and is due to have surgery, cricket chiefs said. Australia, full of confidence after an unchanged XI whitewashed England 5-0 in the Ashes, are also sweating on batsman Shaun Marsh, who has a calf strain, and the fitness of paceman Jackson Bird. Marsh will not travel to South Africa as scheduled but will remain in Perth for further treatment, before a decision is taken on whether he will join the tour. Bird will also stay in Australia and return to bowling to determine if he has recovered sufficiently from back problems. Faulkner, who hurt his right knee in the final one-day international win against England in Adelaide on Sunday, will be replaced in the 15-man Test squad by Moises Henriques.

Zimbabwe turns down one-off Test versus South Africa

HARARE: Crippled by a player strike and facing serious financial difficulties, Zimbabwe's cricket board has turned down a one-off Test against South Africa before the top-ranked South Africans host Australia next month. Zimbabwe Cricket spokesman Lovemore Banda says the Zimbabweans weren't able to accept the offer and will instead play two Tests and a limited-overs series against South Africa sometime around August. Zimbabwe's players have been on strike since last year over unpaid wages and bonuses and ZC has also had to cancel tours by Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

Bhupathi Tennis Academies to organise premier camp

GUWAHATI: Post the success of their multiple academies and tennis camps across the country, the management team of the Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academies (MBTA) today announced a six day coaching camp starting February 1 at the Miles Bronson Residential School, here. Through this tennis camp, MBTA will strive to provide top quality coaching to the students at the institution, helping them realise their potential and provide them a better insight into the technicalities of the sport. While attending two sessions of two hours each, each day, the 60 participating children will be coached by K Shankar, Director of Coaching Operations at MBTA, who boasts of coaching top ranked juniors for over 15 years and a Level 2 Coaching Certification by the International Tennis Federation.

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