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Kannan MOLESTED STUDENT By Shwetha he second-year nursing student at the NURSE OVERDOSES T BMC-run Nair Hospital who was molested inside ON MEDICINES an elevator in the hospital

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last Friday, took an overdose of medicines on November 27 as a possible attempt to end her life.

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You can beat a Bajaj JBIMS wrongly gives out 100 marks question paper intended for repeaters to Financial Management students, instead of the regular 60 marks paper

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No sir, I wasn’t involved in the agitation for higher prices for sugarcane! I was targeting the buses just to express my protest against soaring milk and vegetable prices.

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he onset of the Engineering and PostGraduation exams of the Mumbai University (MU) is seeing glitches and errors surfacing again.

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Belgium, India to set up fund for infrastructure development

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Princess Astrid of Belgium flanked with kids inaugurating the new offices of the country's Consulate General in Mumbai on Thursday.

ith the Indo-EU free trade agreement (FTA) in limbo, Brussels is focusing on bilateral relations and would be investing jointly in infrastructure projects in India.

"If it's impossible to reach the goal for the moment to have an EU-India FTA, we need to enhance bilateral relations," visiting Belgian deputy prime minister Didier Reynders told PTI, yesterday.

In pursuit of the same, Belgium has floated the idea of its sovereign wealth fund Federal Holding Company joining hands with India's Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services

(IL&FS), to create a fund that will invest in infra projects as well as in listed and privately-held companies in the country, he said.

Reynders, who concluded a five-day visit to the country last night, said an agreement to set up such a fund was signed during his meeting with commerce minister Anand Sharma in New Delhi earlier this week. He declined to disclose the corpus of the proposed fund, or when it will be operational.

The Federal Holding Company holds the stakes of the Belgian government in a host of firms across sectors and borders including the French banking major BNP Paribas.

Belgium already has such tie-

ups with local funds in all the other BRICS countries for a decade, he added.

"The goal is to work together to develop infrastructure here, to develop some new firms in different fields," Reynders said.

"We are waiting now for some proposals, what kind of infrastructure projects are on the table and then we will see with the new fund on both sides, what are the possible projects to support and on such a basis, we start the process," Reynders said.

An FTA between India and EU will make it easier to operationalise the fund, the deputy PM of the country's second biggest trading partner in the 27member EU said.

Sugarcane farmers demand better Gene Xpert machines shows rising number of TB patients price, agitation turns violent

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he agitation by sugarcane farmers seeking better prices for the crop turned violent in western Maharashtra, disrupting traffic at many places. Farmers, led by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna leader and MP Raju Shetty, want the sugar factories to declare Rs 3,000 per tonne as the first instalment for the crop.

Due to the violence, state transport buses are not plying in Sangli and Kolhapur areas. The protesters burnt tyres on the Pune-Bangalore National Highway yesterday, leading to disruption of traffic, apart from pelting stones at ST buses and burning effigies of political leaders.

Shetty said as most of the sugar factories in the state were run by politicians, they were depriving the farmers of their due. Last year, a similar agitation had led to violent protests in western Maharashtra and Marathwada.

Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan earlier this week led a delegation that called on the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. At the meeting, it was decided to form a threemember committee to look into the issue.Union minister and NCP leader Praful Patel said, "Pricing of sugarcane is a state subject...Issue

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here is that market price of sugar has fallen drastically since last year.

"Sugar industry does not depend only on domestic factors, it takes into account global phenomena. So it's difficult for sugar mills unless there is some intervention.

"I am told that Maharashtra government is considering how the state can support mills. Also sugar factories have not paid arrears of hundreds of crores to farmers on account of price of sugar going down and the mills are facing liquidity problems."

Soft loans may be provided to mills so that they could pay the farmers, he said.

Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party urged the farmers to call off their agitation, as the Centre had formed a committee on the issue.

"We urge sugarcane farmers to call off their agitation. They should not indulge in vandalising of vehicles and public property," NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik told PTI. The committee -- headed by NCP chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar -- will recommend the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugarcane, he said.

Malik also denied that NCP was putting pressure on Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in order to stop any decision on the issue. "The Chief Minister is efficient and is capable of taking the decision. However, he takes some time to take the decision," Malik said.

Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister and Congress leader from Sangli Patangrao Kadam said that the farmers should get a suitable support price.

"We have held a meeting with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh....However, a decision is not expected on the issue immediately.

Once the Central study group makes the recommendation, the state cabinet will take decision," he said

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The Cooper Hospital is all set to be inaugurated in its new avatar on November 30. Also, the BMC has written to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) asking permission for 150 medical seats in the new medical college that is going to be built in the premises of Cooper Hospital.

commissioning of the Gene Xpert, 11 cases of TB were diagnosed from the 20 samples that arrived and out these, five were drug resistant. At the Sewree TB Hospital, within two days of commissioning of the Gene Xpert, of the six samples that came in for testing, two were positive for TB out of which one was a case of drug resistant TB. According to BMC additional municipal commissioner Manisha Mhaiskar, these figures are indicative that the city is getting better diagnostic facilities.

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ith the city getting new Gene Xpert machines at its BMC-run hospitals, more cases of tuberculosis (TB) are being diagnosed in the city. Within days of the Gene Xpert machines being installed in two BMC-run periphery hospitals and the Sewree TB hospital, 30 cases of TB have been diagnosed out of which 12 are of the drug resistant type.

Within seven days of commissioning of the Gene Xpert at Bhabha Hospital in Kurla, 17of the total 45 samples tested for TB, showed positive results and six of the 17 cases were of drug resistant TB. Similarly, at Kandivali Hospital, within five days of

NOSTALGIA: WR’S 150th anniversary saw it inaugurating a nostalgic exhibition for the public, showcasing the growth of its train services and history at Churchgate on Thursday.

Cheaper rides on Mono Rail as Govt approves fares

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WE DID IT! Congress-NCP tussle over credit for Indu Mill land

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he moment the Union cabinet cleared the proposal over the Indu Mill land at Shivaji Park, the ruling alliance partners Congress and NCP were at loggerheads to grab the credit for it.

First the issue was taken to the streets when the decision was in sight and after the announcement of the decision, accusations over

confidence over the Indu Mill land issue. But it was surprising to know about the survey. The NCP fears not getting credit for the issue”.

Referring to a survey conducted by the NCP on its website regarding the delay in getting land for the memorial, Thakre said, “Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Chavan and Congress as a whole tried their level best to get the transfer of land to File Pic

A file picture of Mumbai’s Mono Rail during a trial run.

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he state government yesterday approved the fare structure for the country’s first Mono Rail that will soon be operational in Mumbai. If the approved rates are anything to go by, residents of the Eastern suburbs commuting to Mahalaxmi will be able to travel at much cheaper rates as compared to a journey by BEST, railways and share taxis.

The minimum fare for the Mono Rail will be Rs. 5 while the maximum will be Rs. 19, both of which will be fixed for the first 10 years.

The 19.54 km Mono Rail corridor between Chembur-Wadala-Saat Rasta (Jacob Circle) is being exe-

cuted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

The first leg of the 8.26 km long Mono Rail corridor between Chembur and Wadala will have seven stations, while the second leg of the 11.28 km long corridor between Wadala and Saat Rasta (Jacob Circle near Mahalaxmi station on Western Railway) will have 11 stations. The MMRDA at present is busy conducting trial, safety and security runs on the Mono Rail corridor.

The first line of the Mono Rail links the far Eastern suburbs with the Central and Western Railway suburban network.

The 18 Mono Rail stations are as

follows: Chembur, V.N. Purav Marg, Fertilizer Colony, Bharat Petroleum, Mysore Colony, Bhakti Park, Wadala Depot, GTB Nagar, Antop Hill, Acharya Atre Nagar, Wadala Bridge, Dadar, Naigaon, Ambedkar Nagar, Mint Colony, Lower Parel, Chinchpokli and Jacob Circle.

The fare structure for the first line is as follows:

0-3 Kms – Rs. 5 5-7 Kms – Rs. 7 7-10 Kms – Rs. 11 10-15 Kms – Rs. 14 15-20 Kms – Rs. 15 More than 20 Kms – Rs. 19

CM directs MHADA to allocate funds for PMGP building repair

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n a major relief for the tenants of 66 buildings constructed in 1987 under the Prime Minister’s Grant Project (PMGP) in Dharavi, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan yesterday using a special power vested in him, directed the Mumbai Repair Board of the Maharashtra Housing Area and Development Authority (MHADA) to allocate Rs. 25 crore in its budget for the repairs of these buildings. The low income group tenants of these buildings were unable to carry out repairs to the buildings for a want of funds.

The MHADA is supposed to allocate Rs. 25 crore in its budget over the next five years and the funds so raised, will be utilised to repair these buildings. It may be recalled Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan

that the MHADA had reconstructed about 269 dilapidated buildings in Dharavi into 66 buildings. In 2003 the MHADA had allocated Rs. 15 crore for the repair of these buildings. The 66 buildings – better known as PMGP buildings – were constructed in 1987, which was known as the then late Prime Minister Rajeev Gandhi’s gift to the city during the Congress centenary celebrations which were held in Mumbai.

The residents of the PMGP buildings had for quite some time been demanding government assistance in repairing the old buildings. These buildings then were constructed as part of efforts to redevelop the shanties of Dharavi. It was the biggest redevelopment project in the Mumbai Island City district.

the delay began.

The NCP made a full-fledged attempt to portray its partner in poor light over the issue. The party conducted an opinion poll on its portal fixing the responsibility of the delay on Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.

The Congress then came down heavily on NCP for adopting this way to target the CM. State Congress president Manikrao Thakre said, “NCP is our alliance partner and we have taken all the parties in

construct a memorial for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. We will take control of the land very soon. Our party has fulfilled its promise made in the election manifesto”.

Last Friday, the Samajik Samata Manch (SSM), chaired by NCP’s vice-president Vijay Kamble, led a crowd of around 500 people to take over the Indu Mill land.

Though their plan was foiled by the police, Kamble and others performed a puja outside the Mill gates and returned.

Anna to observe indefinite fast for Lokpal Bill from Dec 10

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Expressing his displeasure over the government's efforts, Hazare ocial activist Anna Hazare will said, "the correspondence has launch indefinite hunger strike been going on for last two years for a strong Lokpal Bill, at Ya- but without any result. Earlier, the davbaba temple in Ralegan Siddhi Centre assured that the bill will be presented in Budget session of from December 10.

Announcing his agitation, Haz- parliament. The selection commitare has asked the Centre to ‘show tee had passed it on Nov 23, 2012, courage’ in bringing in the bill in but nothing happened even in the the Winter session of Parliament, monsoon session also". "...Now, the nation wants result beginning from December 5.

Hazare had written a letter to and not the reason and that is why Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, I will be observing hunger strike," expressing displeasure over the the septuagenarian said.

Hazare informed the agitation Central government's failure to bring in the anti-graft legislation. will be held here and not at Speaking to PTI on Thursday, Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

He also appealed to people to the veteran Gandhian alleged that Centre had been dragging its feet exert pressure on government on the passage of Lokpal Bill in through non-violent ways for the Rajya Sabha for last one year, be- passage of the bill.

The Centre had passed the Lokcause it lacked ‘political will’.

In his reply to Hazare's letter, pal Bill in Lok Sabha, bowing to the Parliamentary Affairs Minister V. public pressure in the wake of Jan Narayanasamy mentioned various Lokpal agitation in 2011. Rajya steps taken by the government to Sabha is yet to pass the bill.

Hazare had said the bill, passed bring in the Lokpal Bill. Hazare said he had received by Lok Sabha, was at variance with Narayanasamy's letter on Tuesday. the draft Jan Lokpal Bill.

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04 THANKSGIVING 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. Saint Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Amen C-24328

CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Mubashira Arif Shaikh to Mubashira Mohammad Arif Shaikh as per Gazette No. X-45969 dated October 10-16, 2013.

C-24479 I have changed my name from Mohammed Arif Abdul Karim to Mohammad Arif Abdul Karim Shaikh as per Gazette No. X-45970 dated October 10-16, 2013.

C-24480 I have changed my name from Dharmendra Kantilal Joshi to Dharmen Kantilal Joshi as per Affidavit dated 28.11.2013.

C-24481 I have changed my name from Mustakim Ahmmed to Mustakim Nizamuddin Ansari as per deed poll Affidavit dated:11/10/2013.

C-24482 I have changed my name from Razia Katun to Razia Katun Ansari as per deed poll Affidavit dated:11/11/2013.

C-24483 I have changed my name from Mohammed Kasim to Mohammed Kasim Mustakim Ansari as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 11/11/2013.

C-24484 I have changed my name from Dipak Narharilal Shah to Deepak Narharilal Shah as per Affidavit dated: 15 Nov 2013.

C-24485 I have changed my name from Pallavi Jha, to ‘Pallavi Jha Mishra’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-28935) Dated: 18/10/2012.

C-24486 I, Animesh Mishra have changed my Daughter’s name from Advaita Kashyap, to ‘Advaita Animesh Mishra’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-42628) Dated: 24/10/2013.

C-24487 I have changed my name from Shezin Saiyad Maknojia, to ‘Shezin Saiyadali Maknojia’ as per Affidavit Dated: 24/08/2013.

C-24488 I, Saiyadali Maknojia have changed my Son’s name from Ayan Saiyadali Maknojia, to ‘Ayyan Saiyadali Maknojia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-28919) Dated: 18/10/2012.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Chetan Kumar Girdharlal Kheradia to Chetan Girdharlal Kheradia as per Affidavit dated 28th November , 2013.

C-24490 I have changed my name from Heenaben Nandlal Dhamecha to Heena Chetan Kheradia as per Affidavit dated 28th November , 2013.

C-24491 I have changed my name from Sushil to Sushilkumar Bastimal Shah as per Affidavit dated 28th November , 2013.

C-24492 I have changed my name from Aaman Usman to Aaman Usman Qureshi as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

C-24493 I have changed my name from Aman Usman Qureshi to Aaman Usman Qureshi as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

C-24494 I have changed my name from Salauddin Abdul Sattar Shaikhk to Salahuddin Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

C-24495 I have changed my name from Seema Kishan Agarwal to Seema Krishnakant Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

C-24496 I have changed my name from Seemarani Sureshchandra Jain to Seema Krishnakant Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

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We Mr. Ashpak Yusuf Kumbharlikar & Mrs.Fouzia Ashpak Kumbharlikar have changed our minor son's name from Arfan Ashpak Kumbhalikar to Arfan Ashpak Kumbharlikar as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd.29/11/2013.

C-24504 I have changed my name from Tahera Shamsuddin to Ansari Tahera Shamsuddin as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24505 I have changed my name from Mobinuddin Moinuddin to Ansari Mubinuddin Moinuddin as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24506 I Savitri Devi Harihar Chaubey have changed my name to Savitri Ghanshyam Dubey as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 25/11/2013.

C-24507 I Shashikant Chelabhai Modi have changed my name to Dineshbhai Chelabhai Modi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/11/2013.

C-24508 I Vafi Mohamad Samnani have changed my name to Wafi Mohammed Samnani as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/11/2013.

C-24509 I Sanjivani Anant Chavan have changed my name to Namrata Nayan Kadam as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 25/11/2013.

C-24510 I Vishnu Jagannath Waghmare have changed my name to Vijay Jagannath Waghmare as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 26/11/13.

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I have changed my name from Krishnakant Murlidhar Agarwal to Krishnakant Murlidhar Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

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I Mrs. Neelam Anoop Chawla have changed my name to Mrs. Neelam Anup Chawla as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/11/13.

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I have changed my name from Kishan Murlidhar Agarwal to Krishnakant Murlidhar Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

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I Mr. Mukul Fulshankar Bhatt have changed my name to Mr. Mukulchandra Fulshankar Bhatt as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 28/11/13.

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We (1) Krishnakant Murlidhar Agrawala & (2) Mrs.Seema Krishnakant Murlidhar Agrawal have changed our son's name from Aditya Kishan Agarwal to Aditya Krishnakant Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit Dtd. 29/11/2013.

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I Mr. Raju Mukul Bhatt have changed my name to Mr. Raju Mukulchandra Bhatt as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 28/11/13.

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I have changed my name from Salim Mohsinbhai Nulwala to Salim Mohsinbhai Bagasrawala as per Gazette No(X-11144).

C-24501 I have changed my name from Zurmeen Salim Bagasrawala to Rukaiya Salim Bagasrawala as per Gazette No(X-23849).

C-24502 I have changed my name from Rizwana Banu Dastagir to Rizwana Arif Shaikh as per Affidavit C-24503

I Mr. Anoop Kumar Chawla have changed my name to Mr. Anup Chawla as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 28/11/13.

C-24515 I Rashish Nurmomen Shaikh have changed my name to Rais Ahmed Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 28/11/13.

C-24516 I Khan Sairabanu Mohammed have changed my name to Sayra Mohammadkhan Jamadar as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 28/11/13.

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013 I Farooque Mohammed Khan have changed my name to Farooque Mohammadkhan Jamadar as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 28/11/13.

C-24518 I Khan Mohammed Jamadar have changed my name to Mohammadkhan Jamadar as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 28/11/13.

C-24519 I Shardaben Chhaganlal Gohil have changed my name to Sharda Girdhar Jadav as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 27/11/13.

C-24520 I Bhatty Jogi Singh have changed my name to Bhatti Jogi Singh as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 17/09/13.

C-24521 I Mehmood Ibrahim Rajemomin have changed my name to Maknojiya Mehmood Ibrahim as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24522 I Saidabegum Shaikh A. Kadar have changed my name to Saidabi A. Jabbar Shekh as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24523 I Mohd. Akram Kamruddin Turky have changed my name to Mohd. Akram Kamruddin Turki as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24524 I Kalpeshkumar Maganbhai Patel have changed my name to Kalpesh Maganbhai Patel as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24525 I Sanjay Kumar Gor have changed my name to Sanjay Gor as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24526 I Pushpabahen Govindji have changed my name to Pushpa Sanjay Gor as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24526 I Pushpaben Gor have changed my name to Pushpa Gor as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24528 I Kannodia Sapna Jagdishprasad have changed my name to Sapna Mahesh Chhawcharia as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-24529 I have changed my name from Santosh Kamlesh Singh to Santoshi Kamlesh Singh as per Affidavit dated 23rd Oct 2013 C-24530

I have changed my name from Vinod Gumanmal Jain to Vinod Gumanmal Tated as per Affidavit C-24533

We have change our child’s name from Aaisha Anver Ali Chopdar to Aaisha Anwarali Chopdar as per Affidavit C-24550

I have changed my name from Gumanmal Tolaji Jain to Gumanmal Tolaji Tated as per Affidavit C-24534

I have changed my name from Anver Ali Chopdar to Anwarali Ramjankha Chopdar as per Affidavit C-24551

I have changed my name from Arunadevi Gumanmal Jain to Arunadevi Gumanmal Tated as per Affidavit C-24535

I have changed my name from Anvar Ali Chopdar to Anwarali Ramjankha Chopdar as per Affidavit C-24552

I have changed my name from Vinodkumar Gumanmal Tated to Vinod Gumanmal Tated as per Affidavit C-24536

I have changed my name from Samina Kausar Murulla Sheikh to Samina Shabbir Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-24553

I have changed my name from Gumanali Tated to Gumanmal Tated as per Affidavit C-24537

I have changed my name from Parubai Lalji Parmar to Paluben Lalji Parmar as per Affidavit C-24554

I have changed my name from Mrs. Bhavnaben Ramesh Gothi to Mrs. Bhavna Ramesh Gothi as per Affidavit C-24538 I have changed my name from Dimpal Dharamsi Patel to Dimple Dharamsi Patel as per Affidavit C-24539 I have changed my name from Abdul Zahid to Zahid Hashmi as per Affidavit C-24540 I have changed my name from Mehebunnisa Zahid Hashmi to Mahibunnisa Zahid Hashmi as per Affidavit C-24541 I change my name from Abdul Saleem Abdul Qadir to Abdul Saleem Abdul Qadir Khan as per Affidavit C-24542 I change my name from Sudarshan Vishnu Mehrotra to Sudarshankumar Vishnu Mehrotra as per Affidavit C-24543 I have changed my name from Mohamed Hassan to Mohamed Hassan Surti as per Affidavit C-24544 I have changed my name from Tofik Nasir Pedekar to Toufik Nasir Pedekar as per Affidavit C-24545 I have changed my name from Shaikh Abdul Razak Naqui to Momin Abdul Razak as per Affidavit C-24546 I have changed my name from Shaikh Khatoonbi Abdul Razak Naqui to Momin Khatoonbi Abdul Razak as per Affidavit C-24547

I have changed my name from Mrs. Shivangi Vidyadhar Deshpande to Mrs. Alpana Vidyadhar Deshpande as per Gazette No.X-112119 C-24531

I have changed my name from Manjulaben Shardul Makwana to Mangalaben Shardul Makwana as per Affidavit C-24548

I have changed my name from Mr. Shaktidharan Shankaran Nair to Mr. Shakti Nair as per Affidavit C-24532

We have change our child’s name from Anis Anvar Ali Chopdar to Anis Anwarali Chopdar as per Affidavit C-24549

I have changed my name from Raju Jamanlappa Latvi to Rajappa Jamanlappa Latvi as per Affidavit C-24555 I have changed my name from Jeetender Lalchand Lohana to Jeetendar Lalchand Lohana as per Affidavit C-24556 I have changed my name from Manesh Lalchand Lohana to Manish Lalchand Lohana as per Affidavit C-24557 I have changed my name from Farid Tasnim Mohamed Shaikh to Farid Ahmed Tasnim Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-24558 I have changed my name from Earm Fatim Shaid Ali Gulab Dinee to Earm Fatima Shahid Ali Jaffri as per Affidavit C-24559 I have changed my name from Lalita Manikam Vaitalingam to Lubna Chand Shaikh as per Affidavit C-24560 I have change my name from Sunil Darvesh to Sunilkumar Darvesh as per Affidavit C-24561 I have changed name from Najmus Saher Shaikh Mehboob to Najama Mehboob Shaikh as per Affidavit C-24562 I have changed my name From Imran Shaikh to Imran Sayyed as per Affidavit C-24563 I have change my name from Tol Shabana Begum Iqbal to Hurzuk Shabana Ashfaque as per Affidavit C-24564 I have change my name from Maher Sultana Ismail Ali Kazi to Meher Sultana Mustafa Khan as per Affidavit C-24565

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‘Don’t send semen samples’

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Forensic laboratories across the state have requested the police to refrain from sending across semen samples in rape cases; instead have asked for blood samples of accused

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lease, don’t send semen”, requested the forensic laboratory authorities to the state police as few of the investigating officials are sending parcels with bottles of semen to six forensic laboratories across the state for the investigation of rape cases.

It is a myth among the police that semen is the only crucial biological evidence to solve rape or related cases.

Several Investigating Officials (IOs) have been forcing rape suspects to give their semen samples and sending the same to forensic laboratories.

To stop this practice, the Home Ministry brought out a government resolution (GR) earlier this year in August, directing the state police not to send semen samples in rape

cases if they are in a position to get blood samples or blood-stained clothes of the rape suspects.

Forensic science plays a crucial role in solving crimi-

Mantralaya officers threaten indefinite stir Various issues being ignored by state govt. is reason for the displeasure Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Mantralaya employees protesting outside their gates against delay in renovation work and other issues.

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antralaya officers yesterday staged a protest and shouted slogans near the garden gate outside the institution. This agitation was organised by Mantralaya Officers Association for their various demands.

The officials were protesting against the government’s policy of deputation. By way of deputation many nonMantralaya cadre officials have virtually encroached many posts in the state headquarters, due to which the officials from Mantralaya have been deprived of promotional benefits.

The officials have also expressed their displeasure over the new arrangement of Mantralaya. These officials strongly feel that after the refurbishing of Mantralaya, the interior has become congested which will hamper the day to day working. Even after directives from the Chief Minister, cabins have not been provided to the under secretary and deputy secretary, Vijay Chowdhari and Vishnu Patil respectively, the office bearers of the association have alleged.

Meanwhile, “If the demands are not met, we will organise a maha morcha at Vidhan Bhawan in Nagpur on December 16, during the

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winter session of state legislature,” Maharashtra State Gazetted Officers’ Federation (MSGOF) founder and chief advisor G.D. Kulthe has announced.

The chief minister had earlier justified our demands and started a process of holding meetings two years ago.

The staff may resort to an indefinite strike on the issue, he said.

Maharashtra State Gazetted Officers’ Federation, an umbrella body of 72 organisations in the state, feels that several benefits accorded to Central government employees were not being given to the state government staff.

nal cases which otherwise cannot be solved due to lack of evidence. Biological factors like blood samples, urine and saliva samples are non-tamper able evidences and thus help the cops in solving complicated cases. However, there still are several myths among the police which end up hampering the investigation.

A senior officer from a forensic laboratory said, “In rape or murder cases, women or children usually tend to scratch the attackers. There are chances that micro particles of the attacker’s skin or blood remain in the victims’ nails”.

He added, “Police or doctors are advised to cut nails of victims for forensic examination. Several times, it is observed that nails are cut hurriedly and the victims’ own blood stains the nails as a result of which the investi-

NMMC to build drainage system near Turbhe MIDC police station

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he Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued a tender for drainage pipelines near the MIDC Turbhe police station.

The estimated cost of the proposal is Rs.2.64 crore for which the e-tendering process has begun and will be open due till December 5.

Turbhe police station is considered to be one of the oldest in the satellite city and the drain pipes will help the water flow out easily, especially during monsoon. A police officer said, “During the rainy season the office gets flooded and we have to move the files, furniture etc. to the upper floors.”

Being situated in a low-lying area, the police have taken various precautionary measures. At present, the Tata Indicom office situated next to the police station has allowed the cops to make a channel for the water to flow out easily, but the flooding gets worse year after year.

According to an NMMC officer, “The etendering procedure has already begun online.

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gation is stalled”.

Following requests from the Biological department of forensic laboratories, the Home Ministry sent out a DOs and DON’Ts list for the investigating officials and forensic experts across the state.

Kalina Forensic Laboratory Director M.K. Malve said, “Biological proofs are credible enough and cannot be easily

tampered with so its evidence value is high”.

Malve admitted that several police officials have been sending across parcels of semen. He added, “With technology, our processes also change. We are upgrading our technology and thus requested the investigation officials and forensic doctors who perform postmortems to co-operate with us”.

DOs and DON’Ts for doctors: DOs: During postmortem, preserve blood or canine (tooth) and hair from root, it is helpful for DNA test If clothes have blood stains, preserve them In rape cases, collect fresh blood samples of victims and accused Vaginal swab and pubic hair are helpful for blood/semen examination, so need to be preserved in sanitised packets Cut nails of the victim, it may contain micro parts of blood or skin of the culprits DON’Ts: Don’t preserve semen in rape cases Don’t cut the skin of the victim while cutting nails Don’t cut hair, instead pull them from the root for DNA test

DOs and DON’Ts for police: DOs: Dry wet clothes with blood stains otherwise they may catch fungi Put all the biological evidences in separate packets with serial numbers and descriptions If blood stains are found on immobile objects like door, wood, cement wall or tiles, scratch them with a sharp blade to get particles of blood DON’Ts:

Don’t send semen samples Don’t preserve biological evidence in hot or humid environment Don’t dry clothes with blood stains in sun. Ultraviolet rays may affect the quality of objects.

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S.V. Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumabi-400102, & holding flat No.403, 4th floor, B wing, in the building of the society, died on 25/11/2010 without making any nomination. The society hereby invites claims & objections from the heir or heirs or other claimants / objector / objectors to the transfer of the said shares & interest of the deceased members in the capital / property of the society within a period of 14 days from the publication of this notice, with copies of such documents & other proof in support of his/her/their claims/ /objections/ for transfer of shares & interest of the deceased member in the capital / property of the society. If no claims / objections are received within period prescribed above, the society shall be free to deal with the shares & interest of the deceased member in the capital / property of the society in such manner as is provided under the bye-laws of the society. The claims / objections, if any received by the society for transfer of shares & interest of the deceased member in the capital / property of the society shall be dealt with in the manner provided in the claimants / objectors, in the office of the society / with the secretary between Wednesday & Sunday at 11 am to 2 pm from the date of publication of the notice till the date of expiry of its period.

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bserving that Railway Police's Crime Branch was not in a position to trace the man who flung acid on Delhi resident Preeti Rathi at the Bandra Terminus here in May, causing her eventual death, Bombay High Court yesterday transferred the probe to the Mumbai Police.

The division bench of Justices N.H. Patil and Revati Dere was hearing a petition filed by the victim's father Amar Rathi seeking CBI probe into the matter.

According to a PTI report, the bench directed the joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police's crime branch to appoint an assistant commissioner level officer to supervise the probe.

A scientific and specialised investigation was required to arrest the culprit who has been unidentified for over six months now, HC said.

"The Railway administra-

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Let Is Be Known To All Men Through These Presents that, We the undersigned (1)Mr.Hemant Manohar Nandoskar & (2) Mr. Anand Manohar Nandoskar do hereby remove / revoked and cancel all the powers and authorities given by us to Shri Madan M. Nandoskar (Our brother & C0- owner) by virtue of a power of attorney dated 15/05/1997 for the property apartment No. RH-IV/C-13, Sector- 9N, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai400614. We further declare that all or any of the act done or executed by aforesaid Shri Madan M. Nandoskar under or in pursuance of the aforesaid power of attorney dated 15/05/1997 shall not be deemed to be our acts nor done in our name or on our behalf, after the execution of this present Notice.

Sd/(1) Mr. Hemant M. Nandoskar Sd/(2) Mr. Anand M. Nandoskar Both R/o Snehal Apartment, Flat no. A/102, Plot no. 7B, Sector-6, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai-410209

Preeti Rathi tion is not equipped to meet the challenges. It requires specialised training then only such crimes can reach to its final conclusions," the court said.

It also pointed out that installation of CCTV cameras in the city does not ensure that the crime can be prevented.

“What is the use of the CCTV cameras.... CCTV only identifies the person. The claim that once it is installed, crime is averted is a wrong impression. Nowadays, people have become bold and they commit crime on CCTV," the court said.

On May 2, 2013, an unidentified man flung acid on Preeti Rathi as she alighted at the Bandra station. She was supposed to join the Colaba Naval hospital INS Ashwini as a staff nurse.

Having suffered severe damage to lungs, she succumbed to the injuries on June 1 at Bombay Hospital.

The police had initially arrested a man called Pawan Gehlot, but he was later released.

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20-year-old maid committed suicide at Maker Tower-A at Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai on Thursday.

Chanda Pawar, who was working as a full-time baby sitter and maid for over a year at the residence of Ramesh

Bulchandani, a businessman, jumped from the 23rd floor of the building at around 12:40 a.m. Pawar jumped from a room in the apartment which was allotted to her as a living quarter. The Bulchandanis were asleep when the incident took place.

According to Padmakar Juikar, Assistant Commis-

sioner of Police, Colaba Division, “As per preliminary investigations, it is a clear case of suicide. A taxi driver who saw the body of the deceased lying below the tower called up the police helpline and informed them. However, no suicide note has been found.”

The reason for Pawar committing suicide is not yet

known. A case of accidental death has been registered at the Cuffe Parade police station.

The family of the deceased however, has alleged that there is foul play in Pawar’s death. They claim that Pawar did not want to work at the Bulchandani residence round the clock. kainaz.choksey@afternoon.dc.in

Missing woman found murdered in SGNP According to the police, she had misled family about her whereabouts and had consumed alcohol

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27-year-old woman, who was missing for around 24 hours, was found murdered inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) early morning on Thursday.

The woman’s throat was found to be slit twice with a sharp weapon, while her hands and eyes were tied up with a ‘dupatta’.

The Kasturba Marg Police station had received a call about a dead body found in the Teen Murti locality inside the SGNP on Thursday morning, after which the police reached the spot and found the dead body with multiple injury marks.

The police sent a photograph of the body to every police station to ascertain her identity after which she was identified as Sarla Ahire, who had been missing for 24 hours from Goregaon (W) lo-

The body was found with a blindfold and hands tied. cality before she was found murdered, and her mother had filed a missing complaint at the Goregaon police station.

According to a police official, “The victim used to work

at Mahi invitation Jewellery unit on a daily-wages basis.

The deceased, on the day she went missing, had called her mother thrice keeping her informed about her whereabouts”.

Sarla was ill so her elder sister went to her office to pick her up when she learned that Sarla hadn’t attended office that day and thus the missing complaint was filed.

Bharat Worlikar, Senior Police Inspector from Kasturba police station said, “The deceased’s elder sister identified the body”.

Source from Kasturba Police station said, “The girl was killed in a filmy style. The deceased had consumed alcohol before she was assassinated, and had had sexual intercourse with someone and the police is thus in search of the concerned man”.

The cops have registered a murder case against an unknown person and sent her dead body for autopsy. One of the deceased’s friends has been detained and investigation is on, the police informed.

Cops register cheating Teenager falls to death while listening music case against on cellphone Delhi-based bizman

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cheating case has been registered by the Vile Parle police against a Delhibased businessman and his wife for allegedly submitting fake documents for procuring a loan of Rs.2 crore from a brokerage firm stating business purpose and failing to repay the loan amount. The Vile Parle police later transferred the case to the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) for further investigation.

According to the police, complainant Ramakant Chokhani (59), a resident of

Pankaj Sadan near K.C. Collage in Churchgate, is a stock broker and runs a private limited company in Vile Parle (east). The suspect, Rajiv Goal, who is the managing director of a private limited company, along with his wife Alka Goal had allegedly taken the loan on his company’s name for business purpose after providing fake documents to the complainant.

Senior police inspector S.B. Telegaonkar confirmed that they lodged a complaint against Goal and his wife following the victim’s complaint.

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n a freak mishap an 18year-old girl slipped and fell to her death from the terrace of a four-storeyd building in Bhayandar late on Wednesday night.

According to the police the incident was reported from the Gagangiri Complex in the Golden Nest area of Bhayandar (East). The girl who has been identified as Rajshri Jadhav (18) was apparently listening to music (on her mobile phone) when the handset slipped off from her hand. In a desperate attempt to get hold of the handset, Rajshri bent

from the balcony wall but lost balance and fell off from the terrace. She was rushed to a private hospital with severe head and other injuries where after a brief battle for life, she succumbed to her injuries on Thursday morning.

Rajshri, who stayed in the terrace apartment with her father and younger sibling worked as a sales executive at a mall in Dahisar.

“As of now a case of accidental death has been registered at the Navghar police station, but all angles are being probed to confirm the same,” said a police official.

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Robbing from first family Women files cheating case against absconding husband and his second wife

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the senior family members to avoid any trouble. He had he first wife of a con- also filed a similar applicastruction firm owner had tion before a court to get filed a cheating case of Rs 80 separated from her legally. lakh against her business- But, he unable to control his man husband, his second emotions for her and they wife and her relatives in were in regular contact. Remonth of October this year. cently the businessman was The Khar police arrested a going to Rajasthan for a relirelative in the case and in- gious trip and he asked the quiring about the business- woman to accompany him man and his second wife’s where her re-married with her again. whereabouts.

He returned Mumbai on The second wife was earlier married with the busi- November 19 and took her nessman’s elder brother in to his home when his first 2010 and had a daughter wife was there. He spends from him. The brother had some time at home and taken permission from his then left to his another flat first wife for the marriage in Khar where he decided to and subsequently he di- live separately with her. The vorced the woman recently first wife angered when she after keeping their daughter returned home and learnt about her husband’s visit with him.

The businessman devel- and his second marriage. oped affection for his former She also learnt that he alsister-in-law and married legedly took cash and valuwith her without informing ables from home.

She discussed the issue anyone. When his first wife, from whom he had four with relatives and apkids, came to know about it, proached the Khar police. she objected their relation- She filed a cheating case ship. She called senior fam- alleging that he took Rs 40 ily members for a meeting to lakh in cash and ornaments worth Rs 40 from the home, discuss the issue.

The businessman di- on Thursday. Police provorced his second wife ac- duced him before the court, cording to religious which sent him to police procedures as suggested by custody till November 30.

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e-TENDER NOTICE The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works from the government registered contractors, who are also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of 11 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 7727558.25 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in.

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You can beat a Bajaj Continued from pg 8 «

ize our careers like this? We should get a re-exam.”

Elsewhere across the city, gave them a 100 marks quesstudents across the city got the tion paper.

The JBIMS informed the correct question paper of 60 shocked students that the MU marks.

Last year, the MU had sent itself had sent the 100 marks paper. However, when the wrong question papers to 612 ADC enquired with the MU, it final year commerce students emerged that the JBMIS had, from the Institute of Distance in fact, wrongly given them the and Open Learning (IDOL).

100 marks question paper, Pradeep Sawant, Senate memwhich was actually meant for ber, MU said, “Now this is like repeaters and not regular stu- a test for the MU itself. After creating a major issue, how it dents.

As per the MU’s syllabus can manage the problem and the new marking scheme, now? Everyday before and students have to attempt a 60 after the exams are conducted, marks theory exam, whereas MU should keep its administhose students who are re- tration and the exam centres peaters have to attempt a 100 well-informed. The varsity marks question as per the old should not just give these students average marks for passsyllabus.

Vaibhav Sarvodey, a student ing; but re-conduct this exam who appeared for the exam at for the affected students.”

While Dr. Kavita Laghate, the JBIMS centre, said, “When the JBIMS gave us the ques- Director, JBIMS, was not availtion paper, we told our super- able for comment, Dr. visors that this question paper Nareshchandra, Pro Vice is not supposed to be of 100 Chancellor, MU said, “The marks. We were told that the varsity is investigating this MU had sent the question issue. We will ensure that the paper and therefore it was cor- students do not suffer and will rect. How will the varsity mark come out with a decision as us? How can the MU jeopard- soon as possible.”

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on the same day that her parents withdrew their complaint from the Agripada police station.

Speaking about the incident, Dr. R. Bharmal, Dean, Nair hospital said, “It was a case of overdose of drugs.

One was a sleep inducing drug, while the other is used for treating blood pressure. It was the matron who brought her to the hospital and admitted her. The girl’s roommates and friends probably informed the matron about her condition. We don’t know what happened exactly as we haven’t conducted much of an enquiry yet. We are busy taking care of her.”

Dr. Bharmal also stated that the victim is stable and has been admitted in the Medical Intensive Care Unit for observation. “Once she recovers she will be given psychiatric counselling and then handed back to her family,” he said.

The accused was nabbed

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DETAILED TENDER NOTICE NAME OF WORK: Work of Development of Theme Park at site having Reservation No. 117 situated on Survey No. 2Part, 3Part, 199Part, 200Part Village-Navghar, as per the design, specifications and drawings.

Online tenders for the following works are invited by Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) from the Appropriate Agencies in B-l form, who have relevant experience and expertise of said work with Central Government/State Government/Public Sector Undertaking/ Municipal Corporations /Private Sector Companies. Blank tender papers can be download from the website of MBMC, www.mbmc.gov.in/ www.mbmc.eproc.in till 29-11-2013 to 06-12-2013 till 15.00 hrs.

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There is much speculation about why the girl attempted to end her life, apart from being upset over molestation by hospital security on the evening of November 25 and handed over to the cops at Agripada police station. The molestation was reported on November 26, after which a Non-Cognisable offence was filed against the accused, who was a relative of a patient undergoing treatment for cancer at Nair Hospital.

When asked about why the student nurse made an attempt to end her life and also why the parents withdrew their complaint, Dr. Bharmal said, “We don’t

know what the reasons are behind this action of the student nurse and behind the parents withdrawing their complaint.”

According to Dr. Suhasini Nagda, Director of Civic Hospitals and Dean of Nair Dental College, the molestation itself might not be the only reason for the student nurse to attempt to take her life.

“The incident might not be the only reason for what happened. Apparently, there are some family problems too.

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(A Unit of MHADA) CORRIGENDUM No.1 For E-Tender Notice

e-Tender No. 367, 369, 370, 372, 371, 373, 374, 376 & 377 dated 15-11-2013 Executive Engineer (City), Mumbai Slum Improvement Board Unit of MHADA, Griha Nirman Bhavan, Kalanagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai-51, has invited online digitally signed tenders in form ‘B-1’ (Percentage Rate) for the works from the contractor registered under appropriate class with MHADA/ MCGM/ CIDCO/ PWD/ CPWD/ MJP/ MIDC/ BPT/MES/ Indian Railways etc. Govt. & Semi Govt. organization.

In the Tender Bid document ‘Chapter No. 1’ in Tender Schedule following changes are corrected and read now as below.

Chapter No. 1 page no. 5.

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Release Tender

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15-11-2013 10.00

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04-12-2013 11.00

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19-11-2013 10.01

04-12-2013 11.00

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Close For Technical Bid

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04-12-2013 11.01

04-12-2013 17.30

5.

Close For Price Bid

Department Stage

04-12-2013 11.01

04-12-2013 17.30

6.

Bid Submission

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04-12-2013 17.31

09-12-2013 11.30

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Department Stage

09-12-2013 11.31

10-12-2013 17.30

8.

Price Bid Opening

Department Stage

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10-12-2013 17.30

6. Contract Period for development : 12 months from issue of work order 7. Validity Period: The offer of the Agency shall remain valid for 120 days.

8. The Tender Notice shall form a part of Contract agreement.

9. The Tenderer should furnish detailed information regarding status of his firm (i.e. proprietary, partnership, Private Ltd. or Public Ltd. Company etc.) and also produce selfattested copies of the proof thereof. The Tenderer should also specify the authorized person who will be transacting with MBMC (Power of Attorney holder).

10. Right is reserved to revise or amend the contract document fully or part thereof prior to the date notified or amended for the receipt of tender. Such deviations/amendments if any shall be communicated in the form of corrigendum or by a letter as may be considered suitable.

11. Tender Form Fee is non-refundable.

12. The work to be executed is within the MBMC limits.

Right is reserved to reject any or ail tenders without assigning any reason thereof.

There might be multiple reasons, but right now, we can’t say anything for sure. We are investigating the matter. As far as the withdrawal of the complaint is concerned, it may be because the parents fear their daughter’s name and reputation will be tarnished. They are worried about society’s reaction if the case comes out in the open.

But we are doing the needful to make sure that such incidents don’t happen again,” said Dr. Nagda.

Sd/Executive Engineer (City) Mumbai Slum Improvement Board PRO/A/206

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he Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is all set to implement the Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) -- that aims at a slumfree city.

After a year long survey of slumclusters in the region, the MBMC is geared up to table it’s Development Project Report (DPR) before the Central government authorities.

The Mira-Bhayandar region is amongst the 24 cities in the state which have been selected as beneficiaries for the ambitious housing project, launched by the central government for the welfare of the urban poor.

It should be noted that as many as 35,000 slum tenements are housed in the 35 identified slumclusters across the twin-city of which 19 are located on government owned land and 14 on private properties.

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Ambitious project for rehabilitating 35,000 slum-dwellers in Mira-Bhayandar

Two slum-settlements in Kashimira are already in their advance stage of rehabilitation under the Basic Serve for Urban Poor (BSUP) scheme. However, the MBMC aims to launch a pilot project in the first phase for the rehabilitation of two slums -- Ambedkar Nagar in Bhayandar (West) and In-

dira Nagar in the eastern side of Bhayandar.

“Once the project is successful here, we will replicate it in all other slum clusters in a phase wise manner. Our thrust we all be give importance to community participation so as to ensure better communication with the benefici-

aries," said Municipal Commissioner Bharat Shitole.

Eligible beneficiaries will be allotted One-Bedroom-Hall-Kitchen flats admeasuring 269 square feet.

The project envisages 50 per cent share from the Central government, 25 per cent contribution from the state government for the construc-

tion of houses, while the remaining 25 per cent cost will have to be borne by the beneficiaries.

Eventhough it has a zero per cent stake in the projects, the MBMC has to shoulder the key responsibility of providing basic infrastructure including -- roads, gardens, nullahs and water supply.

HC tells tenants to vacate flats for redevelopment

By A Staff Reporter

ment signed between them for redevelopment of the building he Bombay High Court on October 21, 2007, plans to has directed all 224 ten- develop a residential project, ants of a housing society to adjoining the golf course in vacate their building to pave the area, with ultra-modern way for a real estate devel- facilities and amenities.

In a recent order, Justice oper to undertake a redevelopment project worth Rs 500 Roshan Dalvi said "all members of the society shall execrore.

Vardhman Developers, cute the tripartite agreement which had filed a suit against with the redeveloper and vathe Borla Housing Society in cate respective flats within 45 Chembur after some of its days as per the agreement members rejected the agree- between the parties".

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The society had appointed Vardhman Developers to redevelop the society, says a PTI report.

However, after the appointment, another developer offered the society members Rs.1 crore each for vacating the premises.

However, the society rejected the offer as it wanted to redevelop the property through Vardhman Developers only. However, out of 224 members, 179 members gave

their consent to Vardhman while 45 members objected and alleged the redevelopment plan submitted by the realtor in 2008 was not in accordance with the law and had expired. Justice Dalvi, while directing the tenants to vacate the premises, asked Vardhman to give an undertaking that it would construct and redevelop the property strictly in accordance with law and the sanctioned plan.

"The redeveloper would

have to get the plan revalidated or submit fresh plan in terms of the agreement entered on October 21, 2007.

The redeveloper agrees and undertakes to construct and redevelop the suit property and construct the new building strictly in accordance with law and in accordance with the sanctioned plan and the aforesaid agreement," Justice Dalvi said.

The court clarified if any member fails to vacate his/her

respective flat within 45 days of the notice, the court receiver shall stand appointed in respect of such a flat.

"The court receiver shall take possession of such a flat from such a member and hand over such possession to the redeveloper. Once the building is completed, the court receiver shall hand over possession of the agreed flat in the newly-constructed building to those members," the order said.

J.S. Saharia tipped to be next Chief Secretary?

By Prashant Hamine

months to retire from administrative service.

Earlier in the week, the enior bureaucrat from 1978 IAS government had apbatch, currently Additional Chief pointed Sanjeev Sethi Secretary, School Education Jageshas Additional Metrowar S. Saharia will most likely succeed politan Commissioner, Jayant Kumar Banthia as the next Chief Mumbai Metropolitan Secretary of the state. Banthia, who is due Region Authority to retire on November 30 is likely to be appointed as secretary to the newly con- Jayant Kumar (MMRDA) in place of Valsa Nair-Singh who stituted State Cooperative Elections Au- Banthia: To has proceeded on long thority (SCEA). Sources disclosed that retire on Nov. 30 leave. Besides this Saharia is the frontrunner amongst the other two senior bureaucrats – current Piyush Singh (2000 batch) has been apAdditional Chief Secretary, Home, pointed to head the Rajiv Gandhi JeevanAmitabh Rajan (1979 batch) and Addi- dayee Yojana in place of Venkateshan.

However, the sudden transfer of Beed tional Chief Secretary Revenue Swadheen Kshatriya (1980 batch). Saharia has eight district collector Sunil Kendrekar has

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stirred a hornet’s nest. Kendrekar, barely 15 months into the job was transferred yesterday and replaced by Naval Kishor Ram (2007 batch) who was earlier CEO, Yavatmal Zilla Parishad.

It may be recalled that earlier attempts by the government to have Kendrekar transferred were stalled due to popular public support following his tough action on defaulters in the District Cooperative Apex Bank, Beed District Cooperative Bank and exposing the tanker lobby scam.

BJP’s deputy leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Gopinath Munde termed the sudden transfer as politically motivated after Kendrekar cracked whip on the bank defaulters and tanker lobby as it hurt the political interests of the NCP.

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 23/12/2013 at 12.00 p.m.

Smt. Jimibai Chovithram Aswani, Shri. Gyan Chovithram Aswani, Shri.

Shyam Chovithram Aswani, Smt. Nirmala Chovithram Aswani, Ms. Sundari Chovithram Aswani, Shri. Hansraj Parbat Patel, and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Dadasaheb Gaikwad Road, Mulund (West), Mumbai-400080.

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 23/12/2013 at 12.00 p.m.

Shri. Jayantilal Veerchand Shah, Shri. V. D. Jain, Shri.

Krishanlal Jain, Shri. Nathalal Dudhagara, Shri. Sirish Sethia, and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: 2 C, Station Road, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400079

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 23/12/2013 at 12.00 p.m.

M/s Maruti Builders., and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumedthat nobody has any objection and further action will be taken.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Dadasaheb Gaikwad Road, Mulund (West), Mumbai-400080.

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‘Editorialising news’ is more fashionable in recent times

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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

Iran deal makes Iran safe W

HY are the advanced nations of the world ganging up to stop Iran’s nuclear programme? Iran is a sovereign state – a member of the United Nations. It appears that the nuclear club wants to keep out all new nations which want to go nuclear. Iran has every right to produce nuclear energy for its domestic use – for generation of electricity and for industrial and agricultural development. It being a sovereign nation, it should have the right to get nuclear energy for defence purpose. How can a gang of nations impose nuclear rules on Iran?

A lot or pressure was exerted on North Korea for stopping it from producing nuclear bombs. North Korea ignored warnings from the world’s top powers, went ahead and produced nuclear energy and nuclear missiles that could hit the west coast of the United States. The big power attempt to stop all nuclear operations by North Korea failed. The United States, often described as the leader of the world, thinks the new rogue nations have to be forced to stay away from the nuclear scenario.

Iran offered stiff resistance first, but after several months, agreed to change course.

Finally, the five big powers have succeeded in arriving at a deal with Iran.

The main nation which undertook a different mission in Iran was the United States.

This nation has been hell-bent on ensuring that Iran does not produce nuclear bombs.

There must have been considerable pressure, mainly from Israel, which must have been feeling uneasy when Iran stepped up its nuclear operations. The US has always protected Israel in the West Asia. Now it has done one more good turn for the Jewish state.

Security of Israel is the motivation that has led to strong action by the big powers. It is a well-known fact that the US is the guardian of Israel. It has stood by Israel, its friend in West Asia and made its security and survival a little more certain.

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N October 22, readers got a shock to learn from The Hindu about the drastic change in its editorial and business departments with the ousting of the editor as well as that of the Chief Executive Officer of Kasturi & Sons Ltd. (KSL). The editor, Siddharth Varadarajan was offered the role of Contributing Editor and Senior Columnist which he politely refused and thereafter resigned. In his place the Company’s Board of Directors appointed N. Ravi as the paper’s Editor-in-Chief and Malini Parthasarathy in charge of the paper’s Literature, Arts and Culture sections.

The Board appointed N. Ram as chairman of KSL and N. Murali as co-chairman. The Board disqualified Arun Anant as the company’s CEO while K. Balaji has been appointed as Managing Director in charge of production and business strategy.

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ence serving elsewhere. Siddharth became editor for a relatively short period of about 28 months but a long enough time to prove his personal style.

According to N. Ram, Siddharth was editorialising in the guise of news and manipulating news coverage and was publishing “loaded items on politicians”, and, what is more, publishing “pieces that should have appeared in the editor pages and not as news items” – a pretty strong charge.

Siddharth’s response to that was “there were occasional instances of editorialising that slipped in, just as they did when Ram and Ravi edited the paper”. As he saw the new development, what has happened “is merely an excuse to reverse the earlier decision to ‘professionalise’ the paper.”

That sounds like a lame explanation. Surely The Hindu was just as professionally being brought out prior to Siddharth’s elevation?

About Siddharth Varadarajan It was N. Ram who, in the first place had appointed Siddharth as editor, way back in May 2011. It is the same N. Ram who, in late October, got him out for departing from the ‘core values’ of The Hindu. As the announcement put it: “The decision to make deepgoing changes was made chiefly on the ground that there were violations and defiance of ‘Living Our Values’, the mandatory Code of Editorial Value applicable to The Hindu.”

Siddharth, who resigned immediately after the Board took its decision, told the media that the change meant that the Kasturi family members are back in power. Siddharth, the 43-year-old editor had had a distinguished career as a journalist and academician. An ‘American Indian’, he had served as visiting professor at the Graduate School of Journalism, University of California, Berkeley in 2007 and as Poynton Fellow at Yale University in 2009 and had also taught at New York University for several years before jointing The Times of India as an editorial writer in 1995.

He joined The Hindu in 2004 as Deputy Editor and served as the paper’s Chief of National Bureau. In May 2011 he was elevated to editorship. That was the first time that a ‘professional’ journalist took over the editorship of the paper which always had some one from the Kasturi family in the top post. That should not mean that the family members were less ‘professional’, only that they came from the family circle and could not have had experi-

has been one down the decades – and has among family members enough editorial talent to run the paper successfully. It is not that the paper was on the verge of collapse in 2011 for Siddharth to resurrect it. In the course of his editorial lifetime he must have stepped on the toes of at least some members consciously or unconsciously though it is said that actually it was N. Ram who wanted Siddharth out. The point is made – and one can only go by reports – that it was N. Ram who wanted the editor out and it was his casting vote that did the damage.

Anand, the CEO, apparently was trying to coerce migrate permanent employees to accept the contract system of employment with use of threats. The contract system now getting popular is vicious and nobody – certainly not the staff – would have been happy with it.

Support of the union In a report (October 23), the paper said that its employees have “welcomed the changes in the editorial and business structure of the newspaper company” stating that “the new changes have been made at the right time to safeguard the institution”.

Also, said the report, “members of the union gathered at The Hindu main office, burst crackers and shouted slogans in support of the changes”. The employees are now going to get a goodwill incentive payment of Rs.40,600 in addition to a bonus of 20 per cent M.V. Kamath of wages this year. Obviously, the support of the union has been very essential to the Wasn’t N. Ram ‘professional’ during his term board. as editor? Does one have to be a professor at Are the charges against Siddharth valid? As an American University to be considered to a regular reader of The Hindu it was interestbe ‘professional?’ ing to see changes in the reporting side of the Siddharth told the media: “Under me, The paper and in the very innovative structure of Hindu became more feisty and readable than the Op-Ed page. But one never felt that the before, regularly broke major stories and in- editor was departing from standard norms. vestigations, fearlessly took on powerful cor- But that is not for an outsider to decide. Ediporate interest that the rest of the media torialising news is not exactly a new developchose to ignore, refused to mindlessly join ment though it has become more fashionable media bandwagons whether on Modi or Pak- in recent times. istan, or dumbing down of news, ran powerMost papers, for instance, editorialised the ful, trendsetting national and international vents on post-Godhra riots in Gujarat and reportage and had emerged as a major trend- that is not exactly ethical. But what remains a setter in the public sector”. But surely he mystery is why any alleged error in Sidcouldn’t have done that without the tacit sup- dharth’s part was not brought to his notice for port of the Kasturi management? corrections to be made. Was freedom given to One believes that the biggest mistake Sid- him total? Couldn’t he have been pulled up if dharth did was to accept the editorship of The unconsciously he broke The Hindu’s self-imHindu, which is a private family paper – and posed rules and regulations?

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A Sufi unites himself in human brotherhood

is devoid of the differences and distinctions of class, caste, creed, race, nation, or religion, and unites mankind in the universal brotherhood.

However, there are moral principles taught HE Sufi understands that the one life ema- tions in the same light in which we now regard to mankind by various teachers, by many tranating from the inner Being is manifested the family feuds of the past.

There are racial bonds, which widen the cir- ditions, one differing from the other, which are on the surface as the life of variety; and in this world of variety man is the finest manifesta- cle of unity still more, but it has always hap- like separate drops coming out of the fountain. tion, for he can realize in his evolution the one- pened that on race has looked down on the But when we look at the steam, we find there is but one stream, although it turns into several ness of the inner being even in the external other. drops on falling. There are many moral princiexistence of variety. But he evolves to this ideal, ples, just as many drops fall from one fountain; which is the only purpose of his coming on but there is one stream that is at the source of earth, by uniting himself with another.

The religious bond shows a still higher ideal. all, and that is love. It is love that gives birth to Man unites with others in the family tie, which is the first step in his evolution, and yet But it has caused diverse sects, which have op- hope, patience, endurance, forgiveness, tolerfamilies in the past have fought with each posed and despised each other for thousands ance, and to all moral principles. All deeds of other, and have taken vengeance upon one an- of years, and have caused endless splits and di- kindness and beneficence take root in the soil other for generations. Today man shows his visions among men. The germ of separation of the loving heart. Generosity, charity, adaptevolution in uniting with his neighbours and exists even in such a wide scope for brother- ability, an accommodating nature, ever renunfellow-citizens, and even developing within hood, and however widespread the brother- ciation, are the offspring of love alone. The himself the spirit of patriotism for his nation. hood may be; it cannot be a perfect one as long great, rare and chosen beings, who for ages have been looked up to as ideal in the world, He is greater in this respect than those in the as it separates man from man.

The Sufi, realizing this, frees himself from are the possessors of hearts kindled with love. past; and yet men so united nationally have caused the catastrophe of the modern wars, national, racial, and religious boundaries, unit- All evil and sin come from the lack of love.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan which will be regarded by the coming genera- ing himself in the human brotherhood, which

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Tejpal’s act is a blot on journalists THE news of a sexual assault involving Tehelka founder and editor Tarun Tejpal has shocked the entire media fraternity and the nation. Tejpal, the face of Tehelka – a magazine famous for investigative reporting and so many fearless sting operations – has been accused of allegedly assaulting his younger colleague at a Tehelka conference in Goa earlier this month, forcing him to step down temporarily from his position.

It is really very surprising that such incidents still occur despite the fact that India adopted the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, just over six months ago, to protect women from sexual harassment at their work places. Unfortunately, the rules mentioned under the legislation have not come into effect as yet due to the pending of an official notification and also lacks effective mechanisms to enforce it, such as a central database to register the number of complaints received.

So before anyone uses his influence to get away owing to the ineffective Sexual Assault Law Act, the concerned officials should arrest the people who commit such heinous crimes.

— Mohd Zeyaullah Khan, Nagpur

mindset of the elite occupying high posts and social positions. We are also forced to live with the anguish that women are unsafe and vulnerable in India. The media must practice what they preach and must shun making sensational news without ascertaining facts.

They must also not conduct doctored sting operations for big money. The proactive social media, awareness of people and empowerment of women have made women strong, daring and powerful.

— K.V. Raman, Malad

DISGRACE: Tejpal’s assault on his junior colleague has shocked not only the media fraternity, but also the nation.

IT is not shameful, but a high-profile disgrace that media magnate Tarun Tejpal has allegedly sexually assaulted his lady colleague and the act is a big blot on journalists.

More disgraceful however, is the way Tejpal is trying to establish his ingenuousness by giving a different version of the incident after tendering his apology.

This incident shows the dirty

THE rape case against the Editorin-Chief of Tehelka, Tarun Tejpal, has become a political fight between the BJP and the Congress as Tejpal, in his bail petition, has mentioned that this is the BJP’s conspiracy to frame him. This case however, must be looked into as an issue of alleged criminality, and not as a political war between two national parties before the 2014 general elections. I strongly feel that the focus of the case should be to get justice for the victim who accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her, thus forcing him to accept that he made advances towards her despite her refusal to take part in any kind of sexual liaison. Therefore,

the matter really should be about what he allegedly did despite her reluctance. On the contrary, voices from social media as well as from political circles are turning this into a political stunt or drama of sorts. We have to focus on the criminality involved and change male mindsets at the work place, failing which we will end up forgetting the victim and focusing on political allegations.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Pune

AS reported, the Congress party has raised a lot of hue and cry and has protested over-snooping on a lady, but it is indeed very shocking and surprising to note that no protest or any type of sympathy is expressed when a lady was molested by Tarun Tejpal in Goa. Thus the question arises as to whether sexual assault or rape is less criminal than snooping.

The Congress party is held bent on maligning Amit Shah, Namo and Baba Ramdev at any cost and this definitely exposes their double standards. The Congress has ruled the country for 60 years and is responsible for the present state of national affairs and crises. All this drama and play is only being made by the Congress party as the elections are around the corner. But voters will not pardon them for their failure and they should be ready to be booted out in the coming elections.

— S.P. Sharma, Mumbai

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forts were in vain. These are probably the major causes for his defeat: Ultra Cautious: Anand’s defensive approach robbed him of his natural game. If he had played offensively at least for the first four games, he could have won, or the initial defeat would have brought out the better of him in the subsequent games.

Experience vs Youthfulness: Anand is 44 and more experienced than Carlsen who turns 23 on November 30. Experience is useful up to a point but not all through the

IN ANAND’S CASE...Experience is useful only up to a point. game. It brings in more choices and thereby more confusion. Carlsen’s mind was like a clean slate and he could see through the game.

Clueless: Although Anand appreared more aggressive in the tenth game, the game ended with Carlsen winning.

This is one Championship Anand will prefer to forget. There is nothing wrong in defeat. Anand has more tournaments in the future and his fans expect him to bounce back.

— Lakshman Sundar, Vashi

No safety for women THIS is with reference to your edit piece, ‘Rape scenario becoming worse’ (ADC, November 28) which is undeniably and alarmingly true.

The first few years of the 21st century have brought in the exponentially increased sex impulse among some men. This savage urge to outrage the modesty of a woman and violate her body is quite clearly the outcome of what is exhibited in the entertainment industry where raking in the moolah is the only consideration. Regrettably, it needs to be said that the representatives of the fairer sex, who are an OF important part of this in- LETTER THE DAY dustry, are themselves vying with one another just to maintain their market value. The net result is that what we see today in the media, including the weekly supplements of newspapers, is ‘sexposure unlimited’ which leads to sex crimes being committed on children of five and women of fifty alike even if the victims are fully clothed. Therefore the first step is strict censorship of exhibitionsim of all kinds. Then rape cases need to be fast-tracked and deterrent punishments awarded to the culprits.

our cities safer and our security agencies better armed. Surely the public needs to be informed about the steps the government is taking to make life safer for our women.

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

Restraining Sharad Pawar

IT is reported that a Mumbai City Civil Court has ‘temporarily’ restrained Shard Pawar, Union Minister for Agriculture, from functioning as the President of MCA. The restrain, although temporary, should come as an eye-opener to Union Ministers, especially to those ministers that hold any other honorary post, so that they concentrate on the work related to their Ministry and provide solutions for the problems faced by the common man. It is painful to note that Pawar being the Central Minister for Agriculture seemingly ignored the problems faced by our country especially the inflation of the prices of essential commodities, in spite of a hue and cry from the public. A Minister in charge of Agriculture is expected to ensure that there is no shortage of vegetables at reasonable prices, apart from planning and imple— Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane menting workable projects to improve agricultural production and using his office to remove any con A seventeen year old girl was gang straints. Pawar however, seemed to raped in Borivali, as she was waiting have accorded more priority to for a rickshaw just the other day. 93 Cricket and was recently seen at school girls from Dhanbad along several functions pertinent to with their teachers were molested cricket and Tendulkar’s farewell. He on board a train while returning should now shun the MCA and use from a workshop in Bihar a few days his vast experience to efficiently reago. What’s happening in my coun- store the prices of essentials to aftry? Is the land of Sita safe for fordable levels. women anymore? The security — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai agencies, that the common man looks up to, give people the oft repeated excuse of less manpower and funds. My I ask what has hap- CHESS is a mind game that brings pened to the Rs. 1000 crore corpus out one’s mental toughness. Anand the union government announced tried hard to reveal a bit of his old after the Delhi rape case to make self and defend his title, but his ef-

Causes for Anand’s defeat

Aarushi case judgement not satisfactory THERE is a slip between the cup and the lip in the sensational Aarushi-Hemraj double murder verdict, as Aarushi’s parents have been found guilty by the CBI court of killing the duo in a media hyped trial. It is hard to believe that parents can kill their daughter and more difficult to believe the CBI who has declared the Talwar’s guilty without direct evidence.

The doors are still open for the Talwars to fight and challenge the judgment and one hopes the case is re-opened so that the facts are revealed.

One must not forget that Aarushi’s parents were given a clean chit in the case before and it was they themselves who wanted the CBI to investigate the case and nail the culprit. The CBI has taken a U-Turn in the investigations, where witnessed sought by the Talwars were not examined a verdict was declared on the basis of half-truths and presumptions.

By all means, punish the Talwars, but the sentence should be backed by factual evidence especially since this is what the law of our land emphasises on.

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

APROPOS ‘Aarushi murder case: Talwars deserve death! (ADC, Nov 27), both the print and electronic media are abuzz with the CBI court’s verdict on life imprisonment for the Talwars. Five years from now, we all read with rapt attention, the news of the twin murder committed by this couple, where their daughter was found involved in a tragic immoral case

WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE? One hopes that the case is reopened so that the facts are revealed. with the male domestic help. At that time, it naturally looked very brutal and at the same time, like an honour killing – the kind that the Khap community or other similar communities engage in. In this case, the CBI stopped its investigations for a while for reasons best known to them. Now all of a sudden, the verdict of life imprisonment instead of a death sentence caused the public to be intrigued. It is very sad for parents to witness such an incident, which I feel, could have been avoided if they had been more vigilant in observing the behaviour of their loving daughter.

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

THE verdict in the Aarushi case is out and the Talwars have been

handed life imprisonment for the way they acted in unison to get rid of Aarushi and Hemraj in a planned manner, and then tried their best to hide whatever evidence they could, in a clinical way.

At the heart of the CBI’s case in this murder is a perverted patriarchal fantasy. The CBI and Noida police are convinced that 14-yearold Aarushi was having an affair with the 45-year-old domestic help, Hemraj. It was, after all, because of this affair, that her father Rajesh in a fit of rage, on seeing Aarushi and Hemraj in an intimate position, killed them both.

One thing is for sure: the CBI was bent upon pressing for the death penalty for the Talwars, but they managed to escape with a life term.

— C.K.S. Ramani, Sion

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DEMOCRACY Chapter 8 Introduction In the last hundred years, the democratic system is being established in most parts of the globe in some form or the other. Currently, democracy is the most prevalent form of government. In societies where democracy doesn’t exist either people are engaged in struggles to bring about democracy or the governments in such societies claim that they are democracies. In this sense, democracy has become the most acceptable form of government body.

Democracy is the most prevalent form of government. In Egypt and Tunisia, people are engaged in a struggle to bring in democracy. A section of people have always favoured dictatorship and strong leadership imposing discipline on the people.

Of course, it is true that democracy is not a perfect or entirely flawless system. What distinguishes democracy from other forms of government is that flaws and weakness of democracy can be freely discussed and solutions can be found out. Therefore, it’s possible to consider the challenges and problems faced by democracy.

1] Challenges regarding personal liberty Liberty of every individual is treated as very important in a democracy. One feature of democracy is to give adequate opportunity to everyone for one’s own development. In practice, in many countries we find that citizen’s rights are restricted. Therefore, an important challenge before democracy is to retain personal liberty and expand it. a) Social pressure: One stage of democracy is to grant rights to everyone through the constitution. But if such rights are not acceptable to the society, they remain only on paper and in actual practice there are restrictions of people’s liberty. Social pressure is big challenge before democracy. b) Intolerance: Tolerance means accepting that opinions of others can be different from one’s own opinion and so allowing other opinions to be expressed.

Conversely, if the society is intolerant, then it becomes a challenge before democracy. In such a society, the primary responsibility will be to create tolerance and respect for other’s opinion. c) Security and personal liberty: In recent times, security has become a major issue. To curb crime and terrorism, the government restricts personal liberty.

There is a need to strike a balance between personal liberty and security.

2] Challenges about participation: People’s participation is the core of democracy. It is of course necessary that the rulers should be elected. Participation by people can be of four ways: a) Electing representatives (including becoming a representative oneself). b) To keep a watch on the functioning of the representatives. c) To take interest in and participate in the administration of one’s own locality. d) Participate in making of national policies. b) Low voter turnout: Elections are important in a democracy, because people elect their representatives through elections. These representatives decide the policies of a country and look after the administration of the country. This indicates lack/loss of interest in public matters. c) Limited initiative by people: The initiative taken by the people on public issues is very limited. It means that most people are not interested in politics. Not many people voice complaints about functioning of the local government. Higher the initiative, the stronger the democracy will be. But all democratic countries face this problem of increasing such initiatives. Otherwise, democracy will remain only in terms of people voting and electing a government after some interval. d) Opportunities of participation and complex nature of governance: Running a government has become quite complex in modern times. Scope of public affairs is quite vast. Even if we are taking decisions about a small town, it involves many complicated rules and details regarding procedures. Therefore, it is not possible for citizens to spare time from their daily routine for politics. The nature of government is complex, involving complicated and technical rules. It is, therefore, not possible for the common people to participate in the decision-making process.

Political parties do undertake campaigns to enroll members and involve them in party work. A number of organisations do organise public meetings and rallies. In spite of this, participation of people, in most cases, is limited to voting.

b)

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Pooja Bhonsale St Mary’s High School, Dahisar POLITICAL SCIENCE - 4 3] Challenge of inequality a) Social inequality: All societies entertain some notions of superiority and inferiority. In India this division is based on caste. In the US, this is done on the basis of colour. All societies also have such divisions between women and men and between poor and rich. When society is thus divided on the assumption of superiority or inferiority of one group, it is called inequality. Social and economic inequality exists in every society. Every society is divided into superior and subordinates, rich and poor, men and women. This division in India is based on caste and in the US on

the basis of colour. This inequality results into domination of the backward groups by the advanced group, of women by men. The exploited backward groups have grievances. They will lose faith in democracy if their problems are not solved. Democratic system cannot function meaningfully in unequal society.

Special efforts are necessary to bring about social equality. It is necessary to give them adequate share of power. It is necessary to ensure their progress whereby the gap between the advanced and backward group is bridged.

Economic inequality: Economic inequality implies division of society into rich and poor classes. Poverty and unemployment are major challenges before democracy. The objective of democracy should be to ensure the well-being of all citizens. Tackling poverty is a challenge before democracy in underdeveloped countries like India because democracy cannot survive in a situation of extreme poverty.

Regional inequality: Regional inequality means that some regions are more developed and some are less developed. People from the backward regions tend to migrate to more developed regions to earn the means of livelihood. The migration of population results in a strain on amenities in the big cities like Mumbai. Differences arise between the natives and outsiders, leading to social tensions. Backward regions have a grievance that their development is neglected. This misgiving threatens democracy as well as national unity. Regional inequality is a challenge before democracy. To tackle this challenge, government should ensure balanced development of all regions, provide them with an adequate share of resources and power. The democratic way is the most effective way to tackle this issue.

Conclusion: 1) Having democracy by itself is not enough to solve/tackle all challenges. Issues can be solved with the co-operation/participation of people. In spite of its weakness, democracy has capability to tackle the challenges before it. Issues need to be resolved in a democratic manner in democracy. All problems have to be tackled on the basis of law, preservation of personal liberty and tolerance. Democracy has to protect public interest. Politics must be public well being oriented. True democracy means developing a mechanism for democratically protecting the well being of the entire society. There are no readymade solutions.

However, we can learn from other’s experiences.

Some questions: Q1

Explain how economic inequality is a challenge before democracy. (25 to 30 words)

Ans. 1) Economic inequality too is a challenge before democracy. In a society having poverty and unemployment, democracy experiences limitations.

2) The objective of democracy is to achieve the wellbeing of all citizens so democracy has to take the responsibility to reduce poverty and make all basic amenities available to the poor. Poliicies need to be decided accordingly.

3) In situations of extreme poverty, democracy remains only in name or it is endangered due to social rebellion.

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Q.2) Explain the dual nature of the questions before democracy.

Ans. 1) The issues are expected to be resolved in a democratic manner. They are expected to be resolved according to the due process of law and by maintaining personal liberty.

2) However, there are differences among the citizens in every society. There is competition among different sections. The conflicting interests need to be balanced.

Q3) Write the challenges related to personal liberty.

Ans. National security is regarded as more important than personal liberty. This leads to curtailment of personal liberty. 2) Tackling organised crime and terrorism also result in curtailment of personal liberty.

Q.4 What is regional inequality?

Ans. In many countries, some regions are more developed than other regions and some are less developed. This is described as regional inequality.

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There’s dubstep, rock and the blues. And then, there are band fanatics, hippies and hipsters. Music has genres and so do the fans.

Priyanka Singh & Dev Goswami tell you who you are most likely to run into at the next music festival you attend >> Saw a group at the music festival with bandanas on their foreheads, wearing loose clothes, lugging a guitar around and being carefully unkempt?

You’ve spotted a group of hippies!

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t’s raining music festivals in India and we can hardly complain. The coming months will see a bevy of music festivals queued up, with an impressive lineup of Indian as well as international artists. Multiple visits to these festivals made us stumble upon some repeated observations. The way music has numerous genres, a music festival has different types of attendees too. The name, lineup and venue of the event may change, but this frequently found, distinctive diversity of attendees is present at most music festivals. We tell you about the common types of festival-goers that you’ll see at any large scale, multi-genre music gathering and their peculiarities. In fact, one of them might be you!

the hiPPie Most female hippies wear so much kohl that by the end of the festival, you’ll know what a human raccoon would look like. They wear flowy outfits, which are sparse in a bohemian, carefree way and their look screams pained nonchalance that has been assembled with precision. Oh, the irony! They will have feathers in their hair, a beaded or flower headband and at least one piercing on a not-so-trite piercing spot. Lately, the humble bindi has started making an appearance in the hippie circuit too. Hippie men will most likely have dreadlocks or long hair and an enviable five-o-clock shadow. Die-hard hippies also sport an edgy bandana around their forehead, lugging a guitar around with them. Also, don’t forget about the John Lennon glasses! spot point Mostly at the reggae stages, but they veer towards electronic artists as well.

Most likely to say “I love grass.”

get the look

feather light

We love the colour combination of this Meera Mittal designed feather earring.

Price `899 Where www.craftsvilla.com

leafy Prints

This Navajo leaf crop top is hippie personified. You can also wear it as a shrug.

Price `1,099 Where Across all exclusive multibrand outlets

lennon love

A hippie without this perfect pair of John Lennon sunglasses from Aldo? No way!

Price `2,999 Where www.majorbrands.in

Wild cat lovers

We know it’s a steep price for a bandana, but we love this statement piece from Aldo.

Price `3,000 Where www.majorbrands.in

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the hiPster And the award for the most overused term of the last five years goes to ‘Hipster!’ Hipster has been wrongly used so much that the essence of the word is now muddled beyond repair. In fact, if you Google the word, the prima facie definition that pops up is ‘a person who follows the latest trends and fashions.’ To put it simply, hipsters are people who value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence and witty banter. Without dwelling too much upon the history of hipsters, we’ll tell you what a contemporary hipster (pseudo-hipster, in several cases) looks like. They use organic products, might look like endorsers of Fabindia, throw around names of bands and authors that you have never heard of and will often sport large spectacles (irrespective of having an optical number or not). Your conventional opinions only make them pity you and they have their own profound theories on existentialism. spot point At a gig or stage that has upcoming indie bands playing. most likely to say “You don’t know Alt-J? I think I should leave now.”

i came here to drink They don’t care about what music is playing; they are just here to have a good time with their friends. The festival serves as a good break for them from their monotonous lives and they are a blessing for food and alcohol stalls, because this particular set of attendees are their regular customers.

They will wear large shutter shades with eccentric, fun headgear and comfortable clothes. In their case, the brilliance of a band is directly proportional to how drunk they are. spot point At food and drinks stalls or lazing around on the grass most likely to say “Where is the nearest booze booth for stage no.3?”

get the look

These thick pair of frames from Aldo are a popular hipster choice.

Price `2,999 Where www.majorbrands.in

comfort first

A pair of flip-flops are a hipster’s best friend. They might go on a trek wearing them too! This Havaianas pair fits the bill.

Price `1,950 onwards Where www.thebeachcompany.in

metal heads They wear black t-shirts. The girls have their hair tied, only to be let down in a mosh pit, while the guys celebrate Movember throughout the year, accompanied by their thick, long and unkempt Vandyke beards.

They have suppressed aggression in their eyes and for them metal is not a genre — it is a way of life. At the end of the concert, you’ll see them comparing their moshpit with childlike glee on their faces. spot point Do we really need to say it? At the metal stage, of course! most likely to say “That death growl almost killed me.”

get the look

black is beautiful

Who needs sunglasses when you’ve got these?

Price `2,399 Where www.whysoserious.co.in

This tote bag is made of cloth and is super stylish, making it an ideal hipster accessory.

Price `1,099 onwards Where www.whysoserious.co.in

get framed

get the look

d or d!

love mother nature

Metal fans are incomplete without jet black nail polish like this one from Lancôme.

Price `800 Where Lancôme Boutique at Phoenix Mills

for the mosh

Bring an element of ruggedness to your look with these Freecultr shoes.

Price `2,995 Where www.freecultr.com

band fanatics alcohol on the go

Pour your drink into this fun flask to avoid spilling it while you dance.

Price `1,799 Where www.whysoserious.co.in

black or White? both!

If you like eccentricity, then this pair of shades will not disappoint you.

Price `1,199 Where www.thebeachcompany.in

They don’t care about their looks but want to profess their devotion for their favourite band in every way.

They spend a considerable amount of time at the band merchandise booths and wear t-shirts that endorse artists. They have memorised every word of the lyrics and believe that if you call yourself a ‘fan’ of the band, you must know each band member’s name. Yes, even the bassist’s. And if you say a word against their idols, well, our best wishes are with you. spot point Right at the front of a stage. most likely to say “If you don’t like this band (the one on their t-shirt), I don’t like you.”

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sauve

If you are a fan of EDM, you already know what Above & Beyond stands for.

Price `795 Where www.jabong.com

They like music, but only the genres that are categorised in the ‘classics’ section. You are most likely to find them at a piano recital, telling the uninitiated about the difference between Bachkantate and Chorale. Jazz music tops their list too. Women are seen wearing gowns and Jessica Pearson-esque dresses and men don well-fitting suits with cufflinks. They will always smell good, have an air of arrogance about them and will follow concert etiquette to the T. spot point At a jazz festival or at an international pianist’s recital. most likely to say “I think his saxophone is out of tune today.”

Wear the doors

The Doors! Need we say more?!

Price `2,999 Where Tommy Hilfiger, Santacruz (W)

get the look lost my Way to the club smart & stylish

This Aldo pair will go well with casual as well as formal outfits.

Puff your cuffs Price `12,399 These Montblanc cufflinks are Where www.majorbrands.in made of precious resin and lasered sapphire glass.

Price On request Where Montblanc boutiques across the city

classy yet modern

These Aldo shoes are popular amongst the young, suave crowd, who prefer classic with a touch of modern. Price `8,999 Where www.majorbrands.in

They are at the festival, looking forward to the after parties. The women are clued into the latest fashion trends and wear crop tops, micro-mini shorts and pink or red lipstick. Also, more power to them as they jump and dance to the DJ’s tunes in their sky-rocketing heels.

The men will be gym-built, with tight t-shirts, tattoos on their biceps and you will probably see an ear piercing.

For them, music that doesn’t make you dance is not music. spot point At an EDM stage. most likely to say “What is Guetta’s first name, again?”

get the look hoW’s it uP there?

An outfit is incomplete without a good pair of high heels, isn’t it? This one’s from Aldo.

Price `6,999 Where www.majorbrands.in

dress uP

Women in this category will love this Shantanu & Nikhil teal blue knot dress.

Price `10,270 Where www.perniaspopupshop.com

stand out

These Michael Kors sunglasses will take your look notches higher on the class scale.

Price On request Where Leading optical and multibranded stores

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Priyanka Singh tells you about blueFROG’s lineup for the upcoming week which will have music fans salivating

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hristmas has clearly arrived early for music fans in Mumbai.

Starting from tonight and continuing till the first week of December, blueFROG has a killer performance lineup for music fanatics in the city. Tonight, you’ll see one of the dubstep pioneers, Benga (above right), playing some of his hottest tracks. Fans who missed his gig at Sitara Studio last May, should not miss out on this opportunity to see him play live.

Three days later we have US alternative, electronic and post-rock band Mutemath (above left), a few days

after they perform at the Delhi NH7 Weekender. The very next day, electronic music band Modeselektor, comprising Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary, will perform at the venue. Modeselektor emerged out of the tangle of post-wall Berlin, monkey men with beats clenched between their teeth and ideas that would soon force music journalists to make up new words: bastard dancehall, euro crunk, acid rap, big bass techno, labstyle, happy metal and psychedelic electro.

Electronic music fans who know that EDM is not the only genre that defines

this massive umbrella of electronica, Modeselektor is an act that you must not miss.

Price Benga: `700; Mutemath: `1,500; Modeselektor: TBA when Benga: Tonight, from 10.30pm to 1.30am Mutemath: December 3, from 10pm to 11.30pm Modeselektor: December 4, from 10.30pm to 1.30am where Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel contact 61586158

Coming up next week is a performance that you just have to take your kids to. Premier Stage Productions from the UK is bringing you Noddy in Toyland, an hour and a half long show in English that will feature Noddy and his friends. The show will showcase stories of Noddy with spectacular music, on special sets that are designed to encourage interactivity with with the audience.

The performance will see stage actors bring to life one of Enid Blyton’s most beloved characters. Also present will be Noddy’s friends Big Ears, Tessie Bear, Bumpy Dog and Tubby Bear. The best part of the show is that it promises a lot of interaction with the audience. Noddy in Toyland, which also features a host of original songs, has been produced and designed specifically to encourage audience participation and will be an education-meets-entertainment experience. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? We’re sure that your kids will love this one. when December 6-8 where Rabindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi tickets `1,000 onwards; available on www.bookmyshow.com and www.mycity4kids.com

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f you want to spend an entire afternoon enjoying a free beauty session, there’s nowhere better to head over to than Cocoon Fine Rugs. The boutique is hosting four specialists from different areas of the beauty industry to show you how to incorporate beauty into your daily life.

First up, Masoom Minawala from Style Fiesta will share tips on how to dress for certain

occasions and for specific body types, after which life coach (from A to Zen Coaching), Bina Jhaveri will guide people on how to get great results in their daily lives. You can then hear a session on how to beautify your home and a specialist from Sisley Paris will show you how to enhance your skin.

Don’t miss out on a tour of the boutique, where you can see their Persian rugs and get your queries resolved a one-on-one consultation. And, don’t forget to pick up aromatic Tea Trunk teas and sample French delicacies courtesy Anushree Choudhary.

Ayush Choudhary, founder and creative director of Cocoon Fine Rugs says, “Beauty exists in various forms and as individuals, we are always striving to achieve our most beautiful selves — whether it’s through fashion, food, meditation or even in our homes. The idea of this fun and interactive afternoon at the Cocoon gallery is to bring together leading experts over high tea to understand what beauty means to different people and how one can further enhance the essence of beauty in their lives." when December 4, from 2pm – 6pm where Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli contact 9920636903

Just chill with family & friends with unlimited meal treats @ fariyas tamarind Poolside colaba, mumbai.

Tamarind Poolside provides you the perfect fusion of outdoor setting overlooking the harbor view. Enjoy mouth watering preparations and a wide variety of soups, grills, barbeques, curries and much more. Relax, unwind and spend quality time with your family and friends. when Everyday 7pm to 11pm where Fariyas Hotel Mumbai, 25, Off Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400 005 contact 6141 6160 / 95949 68405

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Exhibiton

Travel rail euroPe’s fall offers

Art times

In association with its carriers, Rail Europe has launched its fall promotions campaign. This offer features their best-selling products at bargain prices.

The campaign includes European rail passes and point-to-point tickets with discounts ranging from 20% on regular prices to a whopping 60% on regular prices. Executive director, Kunal Kothari says, “Winters in Europe are beautiful and possibly the best time to enjoy the snow, with Christmas markets across the continent making it even more special.

The advantage of travelling across Europe by train is that it allows you to experience and soak in the beautiful scenery, that you would otherwise miss out on, giving travellers an unforgettable holiday experience.” The offers are available for a limited period, with travel time up to early 2014. Most pointto-point tickets are available online as e-tickets.

When Ongoing Where Europe contact www.raileurope.co.in/ 42665828

Well known artist and curator, Ghanshyam Gupta is showcasing a series of vivid artwork from as many as 60 contemporary and upcoming artists from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad, Jammu, Gulbarga, Kolkata, Karnataka, Delhi, Vadodara, Bilaspur, Gujarat, Jalgaon and Canada, all on a common platform. The exhibition is titled Art Times and the paintings displayed are in oil, acrylic, mixed medium and watercolour, indicating the realities of life through semi-abstract works in their respective styles and techniques. Art critic, Ravindra Pande says, “It is certainly a treat and a great opportunity for art lovers, patrons and the general public alike to enjoy the vivid facets of visual fine art on a common platform, in different mediums and techniques.” Some of the featured artists include Alison Pinto, Radhika Seksaria, Pintu Paul, Subrata Ghosh, Chikmath F V, Kalpana Ved, Rajsekhar Shamanna, Ravindra Pawar and Sonal Raje.

When Up to December 3, from 10am to 7pm Where Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda contact 9322649315

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A Fine Line, in conjunction with The Loft, is holding a show on Warli paintings which takes a reflective look at the Warli painting tradition and showcases its place between the poles of art and craft. The show will have 15 new Warli paintings by Jivya Soma Mashe, his son Sadashiv, as well as Ramesh Hengadi. Together, they aim to showcase the current status and influence of Jivya’s art. Also, it is an attempt to understand the direction of Warli as a contemporary art form. Jivya says, “Our history is not written, it is drawn. We tell you stories, we tell you about our lives.”

When Up to December 14 Where The Loft, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel contact 9769457917

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Neeraj Kabi, along with the University of Melbourne's VCA and Dalip Sondhi, is conducting an intensive acting workshop. Conducted for a period of eight hours, for 12 days, the workshop promises to be action-packed.

Module one will focus on “Engaging Imagination, Action and Emotion” with Dalip Sondhi, “Connecting the Voice” with Geraldine Cook and a special course on “Working with the Camera” with Indian director Jugal Hansraj.

The second, more advanced module, focuses on “Advanced Actioning and Motivation” with Dalip Sondhi, “Voice Articulation in to Scene Work” with Geraldine Cook, finished with a high intensity, two-day session with Neeraj Kabi. “This is an international collaboration.

When two very different cultures come together they bring with them a lot more richness of the craft for the participants to experience and explore,” says Neeraj Kabi.

When Ongoing contact 40169979

Shop WrisTleTs bY bijoux

an exhibiTion of Warli PainTings

Workshop

PoP uP exhibiT aT cheval

Cheval is organising a one-day pop up exhibition called The Wedding Souk, which will have designers and personalities from different areas of the wedding field showcasing their packaging, clothes, jewellery and desserts . Shaan Khanna, curator of the exhibition, says, “The Wedding Souk is a onestop exhibit for all those looking for desserts, cakes, clothes, shoes and bags. Mehvish Majithia will be showcasing her bridal and luxury wear, which will include lehengas, anarkalis and sarees. It’s definitely a must-visit to prepare yourself for the upcoming wedding season.”

When November 30, from 12pm onwards Where Cheval Bar & Restaurant, MG Road, Kala Ghoda contact 40396638

Jewellery designer Sonal Sahrawat, under her jewellery brand Bijoux, has launched a new range of wristlets.

Gorgeously crafted in a combination of metals such as gold, silver and beautiful gemstones, these cuffs, bracelets and bangles make for statement pieces. Sonal says, “The specialty of the collection is the mix of vibrant colours.

The cuffs are inspired by nature, with elegant floral motifs that stand out beautifully.”

Where Sonal’s Bijoux Studio, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (W)

The inaugural grouP shoW bY saTYam collecTions

Art Gate will play host to the artwork of 37 renowned and upcoming artists. A venture by Satyam Collections, the exhibition will showcase the work of artists such as John M Douglas, Gautam Patole, J S Munnolli, Neena Singh, Amit Kumar, Asif Shaikh, Sanjiivv Sankpal, Amit Kumar, Prakash Bal Joshi and Vijender Sharma. “With our latest offering, Art Gate, the gallery, we hope to provide a platform to budding artists in India, who can showcase their collections. Prominent galleries in Mumbai are booked when an artist wants to use it and realising the dearth of venues and time to display work, we have created this gallery, which is open for all,” explains Kalyanji Chheda, founder of Satyam Collection.

When Up to December 8 Where Art Gate, Above Satyam Collection, Chheda Sadan, J Tata Rd, Churchgate

To create a library of quality educational material online, Studyebuddy Online Services Private Limited has set up STUDYeBUDDY.com — the country’s largest educational eBook store. Their vision is to bridge the demand for educational content online and they have tied up with leading publishers from India and abroad to offer a wide range of books across all subjects.

Currently, STUDYeBUDDY caters from kindergarten to Class 12 (IB, ISCSE, CBSE & IGSCE) and also has material for medical, engineering and management entrance test preparation requirements.

“STUDYeBUDDY’s main aim is to fulfill every student’s digital academic needs. The online store is a boon to students pursuing specialty and professional studies.

With most educational institutions looking forward to digital content and students constantly searching for more knowledge, we are glad to offer them everything at their fingertips, making them globally competent,” says Nizam Ahmed, founder and CEO of Studyebuddy Online Services Private Limited. STUDYeBUDDY Apps are also available on iTunes and Google Play.

Where www.studyebuddy.com

Trousseau bags from safari

Safari has introduced a new range of bags that will be perfect for your wedding trousseau. The collection includes a wide range of stylised bags that are ideal for a new couple starting their married life, making these bags a good gifting option. Sudhir M Jatia, chairman and managing director of Safari India says, “We are elated to present our new Novatec trousseau bags, for this wedding season. This collection fits anyone’s shopping list for the wedding trousseau. The collection’s spacious, functional, durable and light-weight design makes it the ideal choice for a young couple.” The collection is priced from `4,885 to `7,115.

Where www.safari.in

PurPlle.com Tells You Where To go

Purplle.com, the personal care and grooming website, has come out with a list of the top 10 preferred salons in Mumbai. The survey was conducted with the participation of 50 respondents, 60% of whom were women. Enrich Salon bagged the top spot of being the most preferred salon in Mumbai. The CEO of Purplle.com, Manish Tanea says, “Today, looking good is not a want but a need. The country is moving away from a saving economy to a consumption economy and people want to look sharp, be it at work or otherwise. We, at Purplle.com, want to help people discover salons and beauty centres that provide good service and help them make the right choice.” To find out more about the list and to see which salon is for you, log on to their website.

Where www.purplle.com

Food haPPY hours aT boveDa

Disclaimer: The content used in the 48 Hours weekend planner is not exclusive and mandatory. It may change according to the organiser etc.

The ADC group is not responsible for any changes.

You may submit listings to: 48hours@afternoondc.in If you want to access the paper online, check out our epaper at www.afternoondc.in/epaper/de fault.aspx8

Heading for a drink on a weekday?

Stop by Boveda, as they now offer happy hours from Monday to Thursday. Enter before 9pm and get a flat 20% off on all food and beverages, including premium alcohol. Abhishek Goyal, a partner at Boveda, tells us, “You don’t have to place your order in a hurry or restrict yourself to a brand and type of alcohol — these hours are truly happy!”

When Ongoing Where Boveda, G 04, Morya Landmark 1, Off New Link Road, Andheri (W) contact 67080859

burgs anD breWs fesT aT café mangii

Make your way to Café Mangii’s Burgs and Brews festival. Offering juicy gourmet burgers and buckets of beer, this extravaganza promises to be exciting. The menu includes the Wellington Burger with portobello mushrooms and caramelised onions, the Soya Barley Wheat Burger with onion and tomato relish well-blended with Harissa mayo, the Gourmet Fried Chicken Burger and the Blue Cheese Burger.

All the burgers are served with cajun fries or potato wedges and house salad. Head of operations, Joyce Isaac says, “At Cafe Mangii, we love to experiment and innovate. Burgers are popular in Mumbai, so our chef has put his skills to use to give Mumbaikars a few different options. The menu is short and sweet, but it has something for everyone.” While you chew a burger and wash it down with some chilled beer, participate in their photo contest by clicking and uploading a picture of your favourite burger moment on their Facebook page and you might win an iPad. When Ongoing Where Café Mangii at Khar, Powai and Versova contact 26498000/ 26498000/ 26316100

energY bars WiTh frozen YogurT!

Cocoberry has introduced a new way to eat frozen yogurt — in the form of energy bars called Cocoberry Activate. Cocoberry Activate is an all-natural, high energy, fibre nutrition bar. These yogurt energy bars come with a layer of yogurt coating and contain 0% trans-fat. They can be enjoyed in two variants — Cranberry-Almonds and Peanuts-Raisins and are available for `35.

Rahul Deans, CEO of Cocoberry, says, “Energy bars have been associated with lack of taste, which people had to accept in order to get their energy fix. Our bars contain yogurt and are all natural, making consumption enjoyable, guilt-free and value for money.”

Where All Cocoberry outlets across the city

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>> House of Tales gives you the chance to create an experience that is exclusive and personalised

o you want a space where you can tell your own story, create your own memories or have something that’s yours and yours alone, away from the chaos of the city? It’s hard to find empty space in Mumbai — but I think I just did.

When I walk into a store for a review, I’m used to being hit by a number of products and a line of shop assistants. So, it was strange to walk into House of Tales and see mostly empty space. Don’t get me wrong — this is a good thing. In Mumbai, event spaces have just started gaining popularity and I think they deserve more room in a city already struggling for some.

House of Tales is located at Kala Ghoda, which, although hot and happening, seems like a strange area to open an empty space in. After all, there are galleries, restaurants, cafés, stores — what more could people need? Well, if you want to host your own event, this is the place to be.

Now, if you look beyond the prettily decorated bathrooms (with storybook themes that you absolutely have to check out), decently high ceilings, impressive tiles and clean sweep layout, House of Tales is literally just empty space.

What we do love about it however, is that it’s not just tiled and left there. Owner Neha is quite convincing and you’ll leave with an idea for your own event, simply so that you can use the space. When we visited, there was a pop-up exhibition getting set-up and we could tell that it was a large enough space for every need. House of Tales can’t do much for you if you’re a casual shopper. But, if you want to host a party, dinner (they have and can obtain additional food and drink licenses for the same), have a meeting or showcase your work — go ahead and book it. If you’re planning an event, Neha will help draw in a crowd too!

They also provide support services including catering, photographers, marketing, valets and will flesh out your idea to create an event. Check out their website, www.houseoftales.org to find out what events they have lined up or to make a booking yourself.

affordable luxury

new launches: find out what’s just out

Fashion retail websites are a dime-a-dozen today.

Shirley Mistry finds out what sets Stylista.com apart

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>> We love the ‘Summer Loving’ maxi dress by Wendell Rodricks, priced at `2,950

f you’ve ever wanted to shop for designer clothes without having to drop little velvet bags of gold down in exchange, you’re going to be rather pleased. At Stylista.com, the aim is to make high-end clothes affordable. With all their collections retailing under `5,000, I’d say they’re off to a brilliant start.

The collaborative fashion store stocks clothes that have been specially created for Stylista by designers. The first lot includes attire from Wendell Rodricks, Priyadarshini Rao, Nishka Lulla, Yogesh Chaudhary, Tanya Sharma and Rinku Dalamal, apart from their in-house line — Stylista Private Label.

The products are divided on the basis of what you are looking for and include tops, pants and dresses, stocked under different designers (making it easy to see everything that one designer has to offer) and on the basis of collections. With categories such as Style Steals and Daytime Chic, it makes browsing an absolute breeze. The Counting Stars tunic by Nishka Lulla at `1,950 and the

Hey Shortie crop top by Yogesh Chaudhary are cute tops to wear on a casual day out, as is the Summer Loving maxi by Wendell Rodricks, priced at `2,950. For a more formal, glamourous dress, Dancing Queen by Rinku Dalmia, at `3,450, is perfect. While most of the designers retailing on the website impress, we love the Stylista Private Label. Their Chevron Party Dress (`2,750) and the Super Sequins shorts (`2,950) instantly stand out.

They also have plenty of palazzos, skirts and basic shirts. The Splatter Me Silly dress, at `3,250, tops my wishlist.

With their Be a Stylista initiative, customers can vote for styles that they like. The minute a style receives a certain number of votes, it goes into production. “We’re constantly looking to push the envelope when it comes to customer experiences,” says Avnish Chhabria, founder and CEO of Stylista.com. With a promise to have more designers on board soon, I for one, know where the better part of my pay-cheque is going.

Monte carlo’s Platine collection

Monte Carlo recently launched the Platine Collection — a luxurious, high-end, classic winter wear range for men. The assortment includes blazers, nehru jackets, pull-overs, cardigans and track-suits in smart cuts and elegant designs.

Traditional checks and diamond patterns add richness and class to these designs. Made in cash wool, the entire range is stitched in 12 and 16 guagues, a quality unheard of in India.

Price `2,999 onwards Where All Monte Carlo outlets www.montecarloshop.in

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>> (Clockwise from extreme left) The décor at THC is very relaxing. Must-try food and drink items at the bar & grill include Jealous Eve, Batata Bravas and Oven Roasted Red Snapper

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thumbs up Despite being a food kiosk, Green Zone has the potential to be a favourite among vegetarians. Priyanka Singh brings you the highlights of her meal

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Where Town House Café, Murzban Road, Near Sterling Cinema, Fort Meal for two `1,300 (without alcohol) Alcohol served Yes (Beer pint: `140 onwards) Contact 22037356

ocated in plant no. 3 of Godrej’s Business District in Vikhroli, Green Zone is a food kiosk, similar to the ones that malls have, situated in Pauze, the Godrej Food Court.

Pauze, if it was not branded as a food court, would not strike you as one, as its décor is that of a sleek café, dominated by whites and off-whites, which make you forget that it is situated in a business district.

Green Zone is a vegetarian fast food outlet that aims to provide quick, but delicious and healthy meals. The word healthy made us think that the menu would be dominated by salads and other dishes fit for diet conscious people, but surprisingly, that wasn’t the case. Green Zone will offer you what most vegetarians love to eat — dishes such as Chhole Bhature, Aloo Parathas and variations of grilled cheese sandwiches — all clearly not healthy. They offer chaat, French fries, sandwiches, street food (such as pav bhaji and samosas), parathas, Indian and Chinese meal combos and desserts.

We started with Papdi Chaat (`70), which was hygienic and delicious. We then ordered a vegetarian favourite, Chhole Bhature (`140) and Methi Paratha (`155), which are a part of the paratha meal. Of the many north Indian food places that we have visited, this was one the most memorable chhole dishes

A night At town house

>> Service at this food kiosk (left) is quick and we were really impressed by the Chhole (bottom), which had a thick gravy and delicious flavour

With a quaint, old-world charm, wonderful cocktails and lip-smacking dishes, newly opened Town House Café scores on all fronts. Dev Goswami tells you more

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own House Café (THC) is all about relaxing after a long day of work or grabbing a comforting dinner. This is evident, not in their name or in the manager’s answer to the question ‘What is THC all about?’, but in their simple, pleasing wooden décor and extremely comfortable seating. THC has two sections — the lower level serves as a café, offering coffee, tea and snacks, while the upper level houses the bar. Popular pop and classic rock tunes play in the background and overall, the place has a very comforting vibe to it.

We chose to sit in the bar area and looked through their menu, which offers a large variety of brands of alcohol with classic cocktails and a few unique concoctions. We decided to sip on Jealous Eve (`425), Tropical Mojito (`450), Pomegranate Martini (`450) and Orange & Basil Margarita (`450) while we decided what to eat.

The drinks were amazing to say the least. They aren’t the most potent drinks you’ll have, but the delightful taste more than makes up for it.

The refreshing martini and mojito, make for perfect after-work drinks, while the margarita was well-made and exactly as you would expect it to be. However, it was the Jealous Eve that had me going ga-ga. It had a wonderful, sweet-sour taste of green apple and cinnamon, with a strong hit of vodka; a must-try indeed.

By the time we had a few sips of our drinks, our starters, Halloumi Crostini (`345), Batatas Bravas (`225), Grilled Prawns (`425) and Grilled Chicken Skewers (`275) arrived. The Grilled Prawns were quite good, with a strong garlic flavour, while the Halloumi Crostini is just the dish you want to begin your meal with — crispy bread with grilled cheese and salsa — yum!

The Grilled Chicken Skewers, which looked quite normal, turned out to be anything but run-off-themill. The chef used spices from Moorish cuisine to lend the chicken a flavour that I haven’t tasted anywhere else. It is a wonderful dish that you should not miss trying out.

Surprisingly, it was the vegetarian

dish that stood out among the starters. The Bravas had deliciously crisp potatoes, lightly coated with spicy tomato sauce and served with garlic mayonnaise. Every element complemented the other perfectly to result in a brilliant dish.

For mains, we opted for the Scallion Crepes (`375) and Oven Roasted Red Snapper (`455). The former was a creamy dish with juicy mushrooms. The addition of pepper sauce helped make it a tasty dish.

But, it was the snapper that had us going crazy. The delightfully soft fish was subtly spiced and cooked in a light parsley and dill sauce. The fish was the star of the dish with its the juicy, meaty flavour. This is the dish that I would come back to THC for.

Overall, THC was a great experience. From start to finish, there was not one fault that I could point out. The décor is relaxing, food is comforting and drinks are interesting. From a quick drink to a three-course dinner, THC is suitable for everyone and your night there won’t end in disappointment.

that I’ve ever eaten. The gravy was thick, delicious and as expected, heavy. Served with two large bhaturas, the meal is more than enough for one. The Methi Paratha will be popular with the health conscious, as it is made without any oil.

They source their desserts from another shop and we were impressed with options such as Phirni, Basundi, Kheer and even Honey Crisp Noodles with ice cream on the menu, as you seldom see these making an appearance, especially in a food court based kiosk. We opted for a brownie (`120) and kulfi (`70). The brownie was soft, with hints of white chocolate in it and the kulfi was just creamy enough.

In a nutshell, if you are a vegetarian and love staple north Indian delights, this outlet will impress your taste buds and your wallet. If you are in the vicinity and want to grab a quick but yummy meal in a pleasant environment, Green Zone will make you a happy customer.

Where Godrej Food Court, Godrej Business District, LBS Marg, Vikhroli (W) (Open from Monday to Friday) Meal for two `600 Contact 25180597

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Travel

Afternoon Despatch & Courier Special

MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 29, 03, 2013 2010

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>> Sasan Gir is known for its pristine greenery, coupled with bursts of colour and sightings of exquisite animals. Make sure you have a camera handy to capture the beauty around you

WILD THINGS!

Gir forest in Gujarat is the only home to the Asiatic lion in the sub-continent and is the perfect holiday destination for families, friends, naturalists and nature lovers. Claudelle Monis tells us more >> Visit the lush Gir forest for some peace, quiet and fresh air, with a good sprinkling of adventure

he quiet hamlet of Sasan in Gujarat could be mistaken for any other far-flung village across the country, with a less than perfect road winding through it, the familiar sight of children playing out in the open and women walking down to the river to carry out their daily chores. The presence of cattle, a sea of greenery, a lazy river and the air of absolute relaxation puts you in holiday mood immediately, leaving you with little option but to sit back and relax. But, that’s not all this quiet destination has to offer its visitors. Few know that Sasan is a part of Gir Forest — the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion, allowing you to experience a rustic lifestyle coupled with a little adventure.

Spread over approximately 1,882km, Gir Forest comprises of a sanctuary, a national park and a buffer zone of forest area. Its variety of fauna has made it a home not only to several wild animals, but also to a variety of birds, reptiles and insects — including some rare species. Its unique ecosystem has ensured a steady stream of visitors, ranging from naturalists and nature lovers to families and individuals looking for some peace, quiet and fresh air. As a result, travellers find no dearth of hotels, motels or inns to check into.

Cashing in on the popularity of this region, several luxury, mid-end and budget properties have sprouted within the radius of Gir Forest, leaving travellers spoilt for choice. For those looking for a comfortable and luxurious getaway, five star properties such as The Gateway Hotel (part of the Taj group) and The Fern are ideal choices. For those who want to experience the great outdoors, The Gir Forest Resort offers you A/C and non-A/C tents, so you can complement comfort with adventure. For those operating on a tight budget, who require a room only to rest, there are various lodges and motels offering accommodation from `3,000 onwards.

Once you’ve settled in, don’t let laziness kick in. Put on a sturdy pair of walking shoes and take a stroll along the river early in the evening.

You’ll spot a variety of birds flying home and butterflies of all colours,

flitting from flower to flower. If you’re a photography enthusiast, a morning walk would be better, because the right light and animal sightings can give you some marvellous shots.

The safari is the highlight of the trip, so make sure you plan your holiday when the sanctuary is open. Gir Sanctuary is closed from June 16 to October 15 on account of the monsoon. However, travellers visiting the forest during this period will not be completely disappointed since a ‘mini-safari’ is conducted within Devaliya Park, which is home to several animals including the lion, Sambar, Nilagi and Chinkara. The good part about this mini-safari is that there will be assured animal and bird sightings, which cannot be guaranteed in the sanctuary.

Devaliya Park is open from 9am to 11am and again, from 3pm to 5pm. However, the animals tend to be more active in the morning, so taking the safari before 11am is recommended, particularly if you want good photographs. This safari is not more than 45 minutes long, but it is not a rushed process. The bus drivers give you ample time to get good shots of the wildlife before moving on. However, keeping your camera ready assures you of faster and possibly, more candid pictures of the wildlife.

You can also visit the little gift shop at the drop-off point in the park to buy a souvenir or two before returning to your hotel.

An important thing to remember while you live and travel through Sasan Gir is to maintain its cleanliness. While littering may be overlooked across India, the officials and villagers of Sasan Gir do not take it lightly. If you throw away a wrapper, container or even a plastic bag, there’s a good chance a villager will stop you and ask you to pick it up, even if you’re in a vehicle. Also, plastic and nondegradable materials thrown around might choke an animal if they eat it accidentally.

So, skip your international holiday and visit the lush Gir Forest to get the taste of a side of India that’s often ignored. You’ll most definitely take back some of the peace, quiet, fresh air and solitude of this heaven on earth, back home.

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TV GUIDE

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013

A series of articles designed to hand hold SSC students as they revise towards the Boards 2014

BRAVE

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom.

Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Starring Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Sta r Mov ies, 9 p.m.

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SOAPS & SERIALS

Max runs up to the overturned jeep to find the limp bodies of Trisha, Kiran and Nakul. He calls Raja to tell him that the job is done and the women are dead. However he looks up to see Kiran pointing a gun at him and before he can react she pumps him with bullets and he collapses. Meanwhile at the Singhania hotel, Jai introduces Nikita and several ATU technicians to Agent Bhagwat. While the technicians wire Bala’s room with fibre optic cameras, Jai briefs Pooja on her role in catching Bala. Kiran tries to help her mother out of the jeep but realizes that her mother is completely numb from the shock of what has just happened.

Kiran lays her against a tree and then rushes up to the road to flag a car down for help. However seeing Kiran bleeding with a gun in hand, the driver panics and drives off. Colors, 10 p.m.

C.I.D

A group of people have to come to an open area to witness a meteor shower. They are watching the spectacle spellbound when they see something falling from the sky. They rush towards the spot excitedly thinking it could part of the meteor shower.

But they are shocked to find mangled human remains instead.

Salunkhe makes a startling discovery. The victim’s body fell from a great height and shockingly resembles that of a 120 year old man. The cops are shocked. How can a 120 year man fall randomly from the sky? They find a mysterious object crashed into the sea around the same time. Was it a spacecraft or satellite?

Or maybe an alien spaceship. Is it possible the man fell from space. The cops have to solve this intriguing mystery. Sony T V, 10 p.m.

STRANGEST WEATHER ON EARTH

Discovery Science in one of its fascinating series presents, STRANGEST WEATHER ON EARTH, which explores a range of fascinating weather events. Meet the eyewitnesses caught up in extraordinary events and discover the science behind these bizarre phenomena. Di scover y Sci en ce, 9 p.m.

CRAZY ONES

While Gordon and Simon argue about whether landing an important client is more important than their moral values, Lauren gets stuck in the multi-million dollar Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra. Star World, 10 p.m .

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

MARVELLOUS MARVEN 24, Colors, 10 p.m.

Wildlife expert Nigel Marven travels to the Pacific island of Cocos, an atoll near the coast of Costa Rica. With a dive boat, a specialist crew and selection of equipment, including a state-ofthe-art miniature submarine which can go 400 metres down for up to four hours, follow Nigel Marven on Animal Planet’s SHARK ISLAND WITH NIGEL MARVEN as he discovers why there is such a great concentration of sharks in the area - and the results and visual underwater footage will take your breath away. Ani mal Pl anet, 9 p.m.

QUBOOL HAI

Dilshad takes a decision to move in with Rashid and all hell breaks loose in both Asad and Ayaan’s paradise. Ayaan leaves his house and Asad decides to move to New York with Zoya to be away from Dilshad and Rashid. Will his decision impact gravely the lives of the family members? Don’t miss this interesting week of Qubool Hai which will also see the grand entry of Mohit Sehgal. Zee T V, 9.30 p.m.

KAUN BANGEGA CROREPATI

In tonight’s episode, a contestant Devika from Goa shares with Mr. Bachchan about her wish to visit Italy with Hrithik Roshan. AB promised her that he will convey this wish to Hrithik the next time he meets him. Devika also shares that she is called as ‘Female Amitabh Bachchan’ as she is tall. Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

ROBOT

HUM TUMHARE HAIN SANAM

Radha and Suraj have been friends since childhood. Gopal has been in love with Radha ever since they spent a few years together as kids. Years later, Gopal’s guardian proposes to Radha a marriage with Gopal, and she accepts. She finds a loving husband in Gopal, and also grows to love him. But Gopal thinks that Radha is spending too much time with Suraj, and starts to suspect them, so much so that he asks Radha to leave the house.

After Radha leaves the house, she receives a divorce notice from Gopal, which tears her heart apart. When Suraj and her brother, Prashant, find out about the divorce notice, they offer to go and talk to Gopal, but Radha does not permit this. Fil my, 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

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

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Arrow II Castle The Neighbors Two And A Half Men Masterchief Australia Castle The Neighbors Masterchief Australia Crazy Once Welcome To The Family Castle

ZEE CAFÉ

BIG CBS LOVE

BNTM Season 6 NCIS Maximum Exposure X Factor 90210 Jamie’s 30 Minutes Meal Maximum Exposure Jamie’s 30 Minutes Meal Rules of Engagement Chaos Life Unexpected NCIS

SONY TV

P.M. 1.30 CID 6.00 Crime Patrol Dastak 8.00 Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Ke Khiladi 8.30 Kaun Banega Crorepati 10.00 CID 11.00 Crime Patrol

Rise of The Guardians, HBO, 9 p.m.

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. Pix , 9 p.m .

BOOGEYMAN 3

When a college student witnesses the alleged suicide of her roommate, it sets into motion a series of horrific events that cause her to fear the supernatural entity. As she tries to convince the rest of her dorm that the Boogeyman does exist, the evil force grows stronger and her friends begin to pay the price.

Now she must stop this ultimate evil before the entire campus falls prey. Zee Studi o, 10.30 p.m.

KURBAAN

Delhi University’s Professor Avantika Ahuja meets fellow professor Ehsan Khan in typical Bollywood filmy style, and both fall in love with each other. Her father, who had preferred that she marry a Hindu, reluctantly permits them to get married. They do so, and subsequently re-locate to live in the United States. They buy a house, settle in, and are welcomed by their neighbors, Hamid and Anjum. A few days later Avantika’s world will be turned upside down when she finds out that their neighbors are terrorists who want to avenge the deaths of innocent Iraqi and Afghani civilians massacred by British and American forces, and that her husband is not who he claims to be. B4U, 9 p.m.

LISTING

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Dori Se Ek Muthi Aasman Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Pavitra Rishta Qubool Hai DID Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se Pavitra Rishta Ek Mutthi Aasmaan Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Jodha Akbar Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se Pavitra Rishta.

Qubool Hai Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi Punarvivaah Jodha Akbar

9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti…

9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali.

11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

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SAB TV

Taarak FIR Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar Baal Veer Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juhu Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir

ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek

CID, Sony TV, 10 p.m.

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 Strangest Weather on Earth 3.30 Mean Machines: The Transatlantic Challenge 4.00 Future Weapons 5.15 How It’s Made 6.00 The Gadget Show 6.30 Tech Toys 360 7.00 Antariksh 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Strangest Weather on Earth 9.30 Mean Machines 10.00 Superweapons of The Ancient World 11.00 The Gadget Show

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Best of Savdhaaan India 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 Do Dil…Ek Jaan 9.30 Tumhari Paakhi 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Sasural Simar Ka 2.30 Balika Vadhu-Kacchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte 3.00 Madhubala-Ek Ishq Ek Junoon 3.30 Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki 6.00 Balika Vadhu 6.30 Bani: Ishq Da Kamla Hai 7.00 Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Madhubala 9.00 Bigg Boss Saath 7 10.00 24 11.00 Balika Vadhu P.M 2.00 2.30 3.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

SAHARA ONE

Firzangi Bahu Aakhir Bhau Bhi….

Chatpatee Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi…

Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai Firangi Bahu Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted Nights Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali

Crazy Once, Star World, 10 p.m.

10.30 FIR 11.00 Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 3.00 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharchi 3.30 Radha Hi Bawri 4.00 Pakke Shejari 5.00 Tu tithe Mee 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharchi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Mala Saasu Havi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 9.30 Pakke Shejari 10.30 Radha Hi Bawari 11.00 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharchi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00

Nature’s Microworlds Animal Planet’s A to Z Untamed and Uncut AP Safari River Monsters Animal Strategies Natural Born Hunters Marvellous Marven Animal Planet’s A to Z 11.00 Killing For A Living

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Generation Earth 3.00 History 7.00 Man vs Wild

DDI (Main Channel)

News in Marathi Jini Ani Mini Sukh Pahata Lochani Tiwalya Bawalya Kalpataru News in Marathi Indradhanushi Krishi Varta Swastha Bharat News in Marathi Dail 100 Mohini News Samachar Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Dil Jo Na Kah Na Saka

DDII (Metro Channel) Samachar.

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

Samachar Janadesh 2013 News Night

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Ultimate Animal Countdown 3.00 Super Cars Week 4.00 Trapped In Kedarnath 5.00 The Indestructible 5.30 Golden Chariot 6.00 Chef on the Road 7.00 Ultimate Animal Countdown 8.00 Caught in the Act 9.00 Mumbai Mega Flood 10.00 Super Cars Week 11.00 Ultimate Animal Countdown

STAR SPORTS3

P.M. 2.00 India vs WI 2013 1st ODI h/ls 3.00 Masterclass 3.28 ICC World T20 Qualifier 2013 6.50 Filler 7.00 Masterclass 7.28 ICC World T20 Qualifer 2013 10.50 Filler 11.00 Ashes – 1st Test P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.00

9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 E NGLISH VINGLISH: Film. Starring Sridevi, Adil Hussain P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 Baggage Battles 2.30 Your Bleeped Up Brain 3.30 Mark Zuckerberg The Real Face Behind Facebook 4.30 Ancient Aliens 5.30 Baggage Battles 6.00 Counting Cars 7.00 History Untamed: King Cobra 8.00 Your Bleeped Up Brain 9.00 Hidden Cities: Cebu Philippines 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Counting Cars 11.00 Ancient Aliens

STAR SPORTS4

DOORDARSHAN

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

8.00 Africa 9.00 You Have Been Warned 10.00 Jungle Gold 11.00 Forbidden

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 The Living Game 3.00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 4.00 Just For Laughs 6.00 The Living Game 7.00 The Ellen Degeneres 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Mike and Molly 9.00 Lost 10.00 The Living Game 11.00 Poirot

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When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imaginations of children all over the world. HBO, 11.38 p.m.

Dr Vaseekaran, a scientist toils for ten years and creates the first andro-humanoid robot and names it Chitti. He wants to use it for Indian Army. But Dr. Bora, another senior scientist disapproves Chitti as it cannot judge like human. Then Dr Vaseekaran induces human feeling in Chitti. Things turn upside down from then as Chitti starts loving Dr Vaseekaran’s girlfriend Sana. Hence Dr Vaseekaran destroys Chitti. Dr. Bora, brings the destroyed Robot back to life. He intends to sell it and make money. But Chiit’s love Sana turns it into a villain and becomes more violent and destructive. It even kills Dr. Bora. The rest of the film is how Dr Vaseekaran destroys chitti and brings back peace. Max, 9 p.m.

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P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..

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TOP VIEW "It would be interesting to be on the global indices, but it is not a matter which is emergent or so urgent that it would require an immediate decision.”

BSE Launches Currency And Interest Rate Derivative Trading

Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram on the inclusion of G-Secs in to global bond indices

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Markets Indecisive, But…

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (November 29, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose moderately on Thursday (November 28, 2013) a net 34.75 points (0.57%) and closed at the 6091 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 6092 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6112 points level at 10.00 a.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 2.38 p.m. It then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 6068 points level at 2.56 p.m. The index then rose and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session and moved in a range of 45 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 46 were gainers, while just 4 stocks closed in the red. All the sectoral indices barring FMCG closed in the green. Substantial buying was seen in capital goods, realty and power stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 55.67%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 813 were gainers, 548 were losers and 73 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line but both lines are converging (positive if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5921 points level. The next support is at the 5834 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6217 points level.

The next resistance is at the 6357 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 6091 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 6069.

Support (2) = 6046.

Resistance (1) = 6114.

Resistance (2) = 6136.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive doji pattern. This indicates that the indecisiveness amongst investors continues. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market.

However, the index has crossed above its 15 days moving average. The index is now above the 5, 15 and 200 days moving averages. Further, the velocity parameters which were neutrally trended are now turning positive. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding.

Technically, since the downwards risk seems to have reduced, Investors may consider buying in small quantities in shares that are fundamentally sound and have a long- term potential.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6063) Positive.

Is below its 15-day average (at 6086) Negative.

Is below its 25-day average (at 6143) Negative.

Is above its 200-day average (at 5866) Positive.

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

J. D. Seelam, Union Minister of State for Finance (Revenue), S Ramadorai, Chairman BSE and Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE at the launch yesterday.

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he Bombay Stock Exchange yesterday launched trading of the currency derivatives segment on its new trading platform through its BOLT Plus software.

Bolt Plus platform is based on T7, the global trading architecture of Deutsche Bourse AG. One of the key features of the new system is a response time of approximately 200 micro seconds making it the fastest trading platform in the country today several times faster than the nearest competition. In its Currency Derivatives segment, BSE will allow trading in contracts like US Dollar-Indian Rupee (USD-INR), Euro-Indian Rupee (EUR-INR), British pound-Indian Rupee (GBP-INR) and Japanese Yen- Indian Rupee (JPY-INR). Currency Options trading will be commenced on the contracts on US Dollar- Indian Rupee (US$- INR).

“Currency futures will be another added feather in the hat for

BSE,” said Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD&CEO, BSE at the launch of currency and interest rate derivatives trading. The Clearing & Settlement of trades executed on the Currency Derivatives Segment will be performed by the Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL), wholly owned subsidiary of BSE. In order to encourage active participation in the Currency Derivatives Segment, the exchange has decided that no transaction charges shall be levied on the trades done in the Currency Derivatives segment of the Exchange.

Only one time contribution of Rs 250/ will have to be made by every trading member in the Currency Derivatives towards the Investor Protection Fund.

The BSE Currency segment will allow trading from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm barred the day of expiry of contract, when the trading will be stopped at 12.15 pm for current month contracts.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Sushil Finance calls a ‘Buy’ on PTC CMP: Rs. 63 Target Rs. 82 Microsec Research calls a ‘Buy’ on Crompton Greaves CMP: Rs. 125 Target Rs. 152 Please send all business and corporate related mails to business@afternoondc.in

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GDP Numbers To Be Announced Today NEWS FLASH

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KKR set to pick up 35% stake in Gland Pharma for about Rs 1300 crore. HDFC Bank opens 300th branch in Gujarat MCX appoints ex-CIC Satyananda Mishra as its chairman Banks told to banks to strictly follow the RBI's instructions on ATMs security REpower Systems bags order for setting up 106.6 MW wind farm in Australia.

Assocham projects growth at 5.4 % owing to better performance of farm sector

By A Business Reporter

ister 3 % and 7 % growth, respectively, during the period under re“The contraction in day ahead of the announce- view. ment of GDP figure for the expenditure and slump in demand July-September quarter of the would largely be repaired by the imcurrent fiscal, industry body As- petus generated from the farm secsocham has pegged the country’s tor,� Assocham Secretary General D growth at 5.4 % for the period on S Rawat said on the report. improved agricultural output.

The study based its assessment “Growth would touch 5.4 % in the on the premise that the area sown second quarter owing to a good under Kharif crop has been remonsoon and resultant better per- ported at 1,033.6 lakh hectares formance of farm sector, thereby across India as against 979 lakh propelling the industry and services hectares during the corresponding performance in the current fiscal,� period last fiscal. “The expected Assocham said. The second-quarter growth in agricultural production is GDP numbers are scheduled to be likely to drive industrial growth and announced today. consequently have a positive imAccording to a study by Assocham, pact on services,� the study said.

Among other reasons contributthe agriculture sector is likely to grow at 4.25 %, whereas the industry and ing to a 5.4 % growth in Q2, the services sectors are expected to reg- study cited the Cabinet Committee

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on Investments clearance of pending high worth projects and postponement of fiscal taper by the US Federal Reserve, besides recovery in developed countries leading to higher export demand.

India’s economic growth hit a decade low of 5 % in 2012-13 on account of poor performances in the farm, manufacturing and mining sectors. The Reserve Bank expects GDP to expand 5 % in the current financial year, while the government estimates growth at between 5 and 5.5 %.

Both the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have lowered their growth forecasts for India in 2013-14. The IMF projected an average growth rate of about 3.75 % at market prices. The World Bank slashed its growth forecast to 4.7 % from an earlier projection of 6.1 %.

Gold Jewellery Exports Likely To Dip 50% In FY14

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old jewellery exports may decline by about 50 % in this financial year from last year after government restrictions reduced the availability of raw material, Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi said yesterday. Gold jewellery exports were Rs 1,293 crore in 2012-13, according to the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council. “There are fewer stocks available in the market and the premium is as high as 8-10 % in the domestic market. This will give rise to smuggling.

Very little gold is available for ex-

ports,� Choksi said. “Exports have declined by 55 % since the last seven months. We are expecting an overall about 50 % decline in gold jewellery exports this financial year,� Choksi told reporters on the sidelines of the Mumbai Jewellery and Gems Fair 2013 organised by UBM India and FICCI. Choksi said Indian demand for gold jewellery is shifting to the Middle East due to competitive prices.

Gitanjali Export Corporation CEO Sanjeev Agarwal said local gold prices are high, even as prices overseas drop. In Dubai, gold is 21 % cheaper than in India, making the city an attractive destination to buy

the metal, he added. “There are reports that about half tonne of gold is coming into India from Dubai. The Middle Eastern region, along with China and Thailand, are also emerging as alternative manufacturing bases. Many big players have already shifted their bases to these locations to feed the export market,� he said.

All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Chairman Haresh Soni said NRIs are also buying from outside India. “The domestic market is affected by the lower availability of stocks. Even NRI demand is getting diverted to other countries like the neighbouring countries and Dubai,� he added.

Infrastructure, Banking Need Rs.10.4 Trillion Bond Funding Regulatory support critical to meet this challenge in the next 5 years

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ndia’s infrastructure and banking sectors will require Rs.10.4 trillion from the bond market over the next 5 years, CRISIL said at its second annual bond market seminar held yesterday. To facilitate this, greater regulatory focus is required in three areas – deepening of the bond market, developing innovative creditenhancement mechanisms for infrastructure projects, and building investor appetite for banks’ non-equity capital.

CRISIL also released its first ‘Yearbook on the Indian Debt Market – 2013’, a comprehensive, one-of-itskind publication, at the seminar.

According to the yearbook, the Indian bond market has witnessed sizeable growth in issuances and increasing participation by issuers and investors. Encouragingly, there have been several innovations in the bond market during 2013, including the first 50-year rupee bond and the first inflation-indexed debentures by Indian companies, five Basel III compliant issues by banks, and the launch of two infrastructure debt funds.

It is imperative to build on this foundation of growth and innovation to meet the sizeable funding re-

quirements of the country’s infrastructure and banking sectors. Says Ms. Roopa Kudva, Managing Director and CEO, CRISIL: “The Rs.10.4 trillion bond funding required for these two sectors translates to an average issuance of Rs.2.1 trillion annually in each of the next five years. This is nearly 60% higher than the average annual issuances made by these sectors in the last three years. This calls for steps to deepen the bond market by encouraging greater foreign participation, and by liberalising investment norms for long-term investors.�

The Indian infrastructure sector alone will need Rs.7 trillion from the bond market over the next five years.

Currently, bond market finances the infrastructure sector indirectly through specialised institutions.

Says Mr. Pawan Agrawal, Senior Director, CRISIL Ratings: “In 2012-13, just five financial institutions issued nearly 60% of the (Rs.1.3 trillion) bonds raised to fund infrastructure.

Therefore, encouraging direct access of infrastructure projects to bond market is a key priority.� This can be achieved by a strong regulatory and policy focus on developing innovative credit-enhanced structures, allowing banks to provide credit enhancement and facilitating the

scale-up of infrastructure debt funds (IDFs). CRISIL has recently rated the two IDFs set up as non-banking financial companies.

BUSINESS BRIEFS New Insider Trading Norms Within Ten Days

To curb the growing menace of insider trading activities in the stock market, regulator Sebi will come up with a new set of norms within next ten days, Chairman U K Sinha said yesterday. The capital markets watchdog had set up an expert panel in March this year to suggest new measures to regulate insider trading. The panel has submitted its recommendations to Sebi), based on which a final report is being prepared.

HUDCO To Raise Rs 2,439 Crore Via Tax-Free Bonds

The State-owned Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) plans to raise Rs 2,439 crore from an issue of tax-free bonds starting on December 2, its second tranche of such securities in this financial year. The company had raised Rs 2,370 crore in the first tranche of tax-free bonds launched in September. The Finance Ministry has allowed HUDCO to raise Rs 5,000 crore through bonds in 2013-14. The company raised Rs 190.

Pharma Sector To Create More Jobs In 2014

Indian as well as multinational pharmaceutical companies are likely to create more jobs in 2014 on the back of expected double digit growth in the key sector, according to industry experts. The pharma industry in India has clocked double digit growth rate (about 14 per cent) in the last five years and this is expected to continue in 2014 too. Several multinational firms operate in this space, which has great scope for hiring and job creation, they said at a human resource organised by the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) yesterday.

Triumph Enters India, Launches 10 Models

After a delay of nearly two years, British motorcycle brand Triumph has entered the Indian market with ten models, priced between Rs 5.7 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The company, which has set up a whollyowned subsidiary in the country, will start delivering its bikes from January next year and aims to sell around 500 units in the first six months.

Audi To Hike Prices By Up To 5% From Jan

German luxury car maker Audi has said it will increase prices across the range of models in India by up to 5 per cent citing pressure on its business due to economic factors. The increase in prices across model range available in India would range from 3-5 per cent, effective January 1, 2014.

Germany To Work Closely With The Indian Travel Trade

The German National Tourist Office concluded its 3 city road show in the cities of New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai yesterday and claimed that it witnessed great enthusiasm from the travel trade. Romit Theophilus, Director Sales & Marketing, said “we are grateful to our partners for providing constant support throughout the year. This year we have few new partners on board and we look forward to have a long association with them in future as well.

We plan to have one GNTO road show every year�. With regards to the current economic scenario, he said: “although there has been economic uncertainty which has been prevailing and devaluation of the rupee, which has affected Indian outbound. Germany has still been receiving a fair amount of travellers.

We have witnessed 402,440 overnights from January-August, 2013�. — Business Desk with inputs from PTI

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ANAJI: Goa police yesterday rejected Tarun Tejpal’s request for time till Saturday to appear before it and did not rule out his arrest after he failed to present himself before the 3 pm deadline set by it on Thursday. The founder-editor of Tehelka, yesterday also failed to get any immediate relief against his arrest in the sexual assault case by the Delhi High Court which will pronounce its order on his anticipatory bail plea on Friday.

Without specifically saying

Goa Police say no to Tejpal plea; Shoma Chaudhary quits Tehelka NATION

whether a non-bailable warrant has been issued against Tejpal, DIG O P Mishra said “whatever logical and legal step as empowered by law has already been initiated”.

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came two hours after Tejpal, accused of sexual assault of a woman journalist colleague of his in Goa earlier this month, chose not to appear before the IO and instead sought time till Saturday for

the purpose.

“Keeping in view the seriousness of the offence, the Investigating Officer (IO) has not accepted his (Tejpal’s) request (for more time) to appear before her,” he said.

“The IO is now proceeding in the case as per law. All other formalities will follow.

We will do them without any loss of time,” he said without disclosing what the step was.

Asked whether a non-bailable warrant of arrest was being issued or whether he would be arrested, Mishra said, “it has serious implications and as per law empow- SHOMA CHAUDHARY: I didn’t ered, we are proceeding try to suppress the issue. without any further delay”.

To a question again served a letter to the crime whether NBW will be issued, branch police seeking an exMishra answered that it is the tension of time for appearance by Saturday since he logical and legal step.

Mishra said the notice ask- was not in Goa. To all quesing Tejpal to appear before tions on the next strategy inthe IO by 3 PM today was cluding whether Tejpal would duly served and was received be arrested, he said “I would not divulge what steps we are by the family.

But around 12 noon on taking. It has serious impliThursday a lawyer for Tejpal cations.”

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EW DELHI: Managing Editor of Tehelka, Shoma Chaudhury resigned yesterday a week after its Editor Tarun Tejpal was exposed as having allegedly sexually assaulted a woman journalist colleague. Chaudhury’s resignation early this morning comes amid speculation that she may also be named in the FIR for certain acts of commission and omission after the alleged offence became public.

“Over the past week, I have been accused of an attempt to cover-up and for not standing by my feminist positions. While I accept that I could have done many things differently and in a more measured way, I reject the allegations of a cover-up because in no way could the first actions that were taken be deemed suppression of any kind,” said Chaudhary.

Abu Salem gets 7-year RI in fake passport case H

YDERABAD: A special CBI court here yesterday awarded seven-year rigorous imprisonment to extradited gangster Abu Salem in a fake passport case.

The 3rd special court Judge for CBI cases, M.V. Ramana Naidu had on November 18 held the underworld don guilty under different sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) for obtaining a passport under a fictitious name and address, from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.

Salem, convicted earlier for criminal conspiracy and cheating under the IPC, was sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment (RI) and fined Rs 1,000 for each of the

charge.

Salem, also convicted on the charge of forgery for the purpose of cheating, was sentenced to one year RI, and also slapped with Rs 1,000 fine.

He was also sentenced to one-year RI each on the charges of cheating by personation and for using as genuine a forged document of the IPC. All the sentences will run concurrently.

“Salem has completed a term of around six years of imprisonment in the case,” CBI’s senior public prosecutor T V Ramana said.

Salem was present in the court when the judgment was pronounced. After the

ABU SALEM: Condemned again verdict, he was taken back to Mumbai by the jail authorities there.

Salem had procured the fake passport under the fictitious identity of Ramil Kamil Malik by submitting forged documents to the Hyderabad Regional Passport Office, in connivance with some government officials and private persons in 2001.

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WHO’LL BE CROWNED: Miss Uttarakhand 2013 contestants at a photo session in Dehradun on Thursday.

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making it is even worse. The poor actor has the stamp of failure on his/her face without getting the comfort of licking wounds in private—if success is celebrated with fanfare, failure is rubbed in with equal cruelty. Till total oblivion takes over—which, in this day of TV and internet doesn’t always happen— these actors are in a purgatory reserved for the also-rans. For some time, they make appearances at parties, bag a role or two, an occasional item number or friendly appearance. Next step, maybe regional films or maybe the artistic respectability of theatre.

It’s even worse if the actor Deepa Gahlot happens to be an industry Public memory being what it kid—then watching others is, they stare at him with a climb the ladder of success ‘haven’t we see you before’ can be even more humiliatexpression, when he strides ing. And success has no logic into a room, believing… hop- or method. An actor with ing… that he will be recog- looks, talent and pedigree might fail; the only thing an nised.

If not making it in showbiz industry lineage can ensure is after years of soul-crushing a steady stream of work, even struggle is tragic, then almost if the films end up flopping. lipping through one of the newspapers, one came across the picture of an actor, who was once the Next Big Thing. And then one day he was that guy who disappeared, or worse, stayed on in hazy semi-anonymity.

RINGSIDE VIEW

Shahid Kapoor in Kaminey Yesterday’s A-Lister could be back to struggle stage with a few bad choices—this time

the struggle is not to get in the door, but to stay in the room.

Just two recent examples of stars who have everything but a monster hit are Shahid Kapoor and Imran Khan. When Shahid did offmainstream films like Kaminey and Imran did Delhi Belly, they got a lot of acclaim and awards nominations, but when the former took up a surefire Rajkumar Santoshi film Phata Poster Nikla Hero and the latter did a failure-proof Dharma production Gori Tere Pyaar Main, they realised that the box-office can be brutally unpredictable, and neither has reached the level of popularity of success where a flop or two doesn’t matter – like Ranbir Kapoor managed to survive Besharam without a dent in his stardom.

Very few stars who have slid down to the bottom, have been able to claw back up again. They become that photo in the paper—the ‘who’s that guy?’ has-been.

Saif’s the honest goon in ‘Bullet Raja’!

Saif Ali Khan is on a career high with the success of ‘Agent Vinod’, ‘Race1-2’, et al, and now his most important act in the forthcoming Tigmanshu Dhulia film ‘Bullet Raja’ releases today. The ADC’s Sandeep Hattangadi had a candid chat with the Pataudi scion about the film. Here is what Saif said.

The style of directors with whom you have worked earlier before and Tigmanshu Dhulia’s style is completely different. How did you agree to do his film?

I had seen Tigmanshu’s film ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ and liked it a lot. I thought that if he approached me I would love to work with him and as if telepathically, he sent me across the script of ‘Bullet Raja’. I readily accepted the film as I liked my character in the film.

What is your character in the film?

I play an educated high caste Brahmin boy called Raja Mishra and in the course of helping others he goes to jail. When he comes out he earns the sobriquet ‘Bullet Raja’, who fears no one and fights the bad guys elements in society.

The film is shot in Lucknow where the Nawabs are famous for their richness and lavish lifestyle. You also are a nawab. How different did you find the Lucknowi nawabs?

We were nawabs of Pataudi which was not a big princely kingdom and didn’t have many riches. My dad had to play international cricket to survive. Though we had the passion for hunting and nothing else. The nawabs of Lucknow though had many hobbies.

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Mere gaane kam ho gaye, par main gayab nahin hua: Udit Narayan Udit Narayan, who celebrates his birthday on December 1 is considered one of the greatest singers of his generation for the quality of his voice and originality, even by Lata Mangeshkar.

The number of songs coming his way may have reduced but his fans have not. We managed to get hold of Udit in a chatty mood. Excerpts: Rajesh V. Gaur & Suneel V. Gaur

Please tell us about your days of struggle.

My struggle started in Bihar when I was six. My elder brother would carry me on his shoulders to the fairs in different villages. I used to sing in those fairs. In appreciation, I would get a garland made of currency notes, which would be Rs 11. From Bihar I went to Kathmandu, where I joined Radio Nepal. I sang songs for nine years in Nepal. My goal was to sing for Hindi films so I came to Mumbai.

the important factors for success.

You have sung for practically all the lead stars. Do you make a conscious effort to change voice or style to match them?

If I know the actor I am singing for, yes I do. I would sing a song differently if it was for Shah Rukh, than for Aamir.

You are singing a lot of Bhojpuri songs. Why don’t we hear more of your songs in Hindi these days?

You are a singer with When Kishoreda arrived on the an original voice. Who scene, everyone said Rafi had become outdated. But he was still is your idol?

I admire singers like Kishore singing despite the setbacks. If such da and Mohd Rafi. I am their great names had to face a slump, I fan. But fortunately I didn’t am nobody. But even after 25 years end up imitating the legends. I am still around and that’s a nice feeling. ‘Mere gaane kam ho gaye, Would you say the Par main gayab nahin hua (My work singers of today have has reduced, but I am still around).’ failed to make a lasting impression on the minds of Your songs were a part of Shah Rukh, Aamir and the listener?

Kishoreda lasted for 40 years, I have Salman’s biggest hits. Now been singing for 25. This is the they have switched over to biggest challenge for the current lot. new singers?

I am not saying they aren’t talented, They are all experimenting with their but they might not last so long. Total roles, so maybe they feel it is time to dedication, hard work and luck are move on to fresher voices.

Do you feel that films are being made for a multiplex audience?

Yes. To a certain extent multiplexes have an audience for the intelligent cineaste but films like ‘Grand Masti’ and ‘Shuudh Desi Romance’ are also made and they have an audience too and why should such films not be made? How long can the audiences watch sex comedies or very serious films?

What next?

I have a Sajid Ali Khan film called ‘Humshakals’, one film with Phantom and a film called ‘Happy Ending’.

How about film direction?

I am contemplating it but cannot say anything now.

Urvashi Rautela is on an ‘awesome’ mission likes of Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta. Oozing both oomph and poise, the trained et another winsome, dancer and national level prolific beauty basketball player has glided queen (with multiple her way into the hearts of title tiaras) Urvashi moviegoers with her riveting Rautela has proved lovey-dovey scenes with hero with her debut movie Sunny Deol.

Apparently, Urvashi was to ‘Singh Saab The Great’, that she has have flown to New York for an the histrionic po- intense training stint in acttential to reach ing and filmmaking, but had the heights at- to abruptly cancel her plans. tained by the She justifes, “That’s because

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this awesome offer to make my debut opposite Sunny Deol in ‘Singh Saab.’ directed

by Anil Sharma cropped up.

But I guess, it was destined that way. Fortunately, I had frequently dabbled in dramatics even as a little school kid. So I had no inhibitions as such, of performing naturally in the presence of a large group,” shrugs the ravishing Rautela. Far from being jittery, the otherwise reserved 19-year-old Urvashi seemed

chilled out as she faced bashful senior co-actor Sunny despite their big age difference.

With a mild blush, Urvashi opens up. “Of course, I was in awe of Sunnyji having seen most of his movies, especially ‘Gadar-Ek Prem Katha’ directed by the seasoned Anilji who was the one who selected me for ‘Singh Saab…’

But since I have been a prolific model and classical dancer and participated and won in various beauty pag-

eants, I had a natural flair for facing the camera. Although he is much senior, Sunny shed his star aura and made me feel comfortable during the romantic scenes. We both share this love for sporty games, so we easily struck a buddy rapport.”

“Having won several prestigious beauty pageant titles, including the ‘Miss Tourism Queen’, my mission now is to win the ‘awesome actress’ title,” she signs off.

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ENIGMA CODE 664

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Each colour in our code represents a letter.

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

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

Capably at last (4) High parole breaker able to communicate to flashes (10) Attempt to write a poem to the Governor-General being someone approved of (4,3) A small games enclosure (4,3) They are not brave who hesitate twice when surrounded by harmless beasts (8) So virtuous as to invite heavenly fault-finding? (5,9) Believe stories of the nevernever? (6,8) Ugly things have a point certainly - or points (8) Most men are upset for brief periods (7) I ring to bring order to disorder (7) Gets blooming old (4,2,4) Old Iranian from the Eastern Mediterranean initially (4)

The Clue: Cut in half

C C C C

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE BEGGAR, BEGGED, DAGGER, DEGREE, GARAGE, RAGBAG, RAGGED

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MATH PYRAMID 664

DOWN:

It's taken in Ian, that's S. American silver (6) 2 A sign I left turned on (4) 4 Sir, for example, moves about without me measuring energy (4) 5 Crisis for a churchyard, maybe (5,9) 6 Give thanks for increase (10) 7 Fine the worker taking part (8) 8 Strangely indifferent to credibility (7,2,2,3) 10 It's part of the dominion (8) 12 Sean! Blame a poor sailor (4,6) 13 Press car arranged to carry such

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unattractive fiddlers (8) 15 Headline causing an outcry (8) 17 Good lager recipe used to wash

one's throat! (6) 19 Bank of Scotland (4) 20 Cut price food (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 General stores, 8 Melodrama, 9 World, 11 Took up, 12 Leg stump, 14 Sate, 15 As good as, 17 Showboat, 18 Stay, 20 Giuseppe, 21 Warble, 23 Own up, 25 Condenser, 26 Get your hand in.

DOWN: 1 Gametes, 2 Nelsons column, 3 Redoubtable, 4 Liar, 5 Traverse, 6 Raw, 7 Oedipus, 10 Roundly abused, 13 Sports arena, 16 Gazpacho, 17 Sign off, 19 Stearin, 22 Knur, 24 Pot.

QUICK CROSS 664

ACROSS: 1 Painting, sculpture, etc. (4) 5 ___ out : put into order? (4) 6 Split ____: be picky (5) 8 Athletic events (5) 10 Bar fixture (5) 12 Detective game (4) 13 Possessed, retained (4)

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

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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 ___ Wednesday (3) 2 ___ the Web, surf (4) 3 Essays (5) 4 Make longer (7) 7 Burgled (5) 9 "Heart and ___" (4) 11 Calculator display (3)

HIDATO 664

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 664

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TODAY’S FORECAST

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Moon in Virgo till 11.08 p.m.

Utpati Ekadashi Hasta Kanya (Virgo) P.Th. Emerald Green 3

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A more positive and pragmatic approach to work will prove rewarding. The first few months are indicative of major changes in job and residence.

If desirous of going abroad you will soon get an opportunity to work overseas. Love or marriage relationships pass through a difficult phase. You need to be more understanding and considerate towards your mate who is very sincere towards you.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be tall, attractive, with beautiful eyes and a glowing skin. A magnetic, smile will lead to many friends and admirers. Disciplined, helpful and well educated. A profession in law, administration or land development will lead to gains.

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Travels will bring about success and profits. Those who are keen on professional sports may get an opportunity to represent their state or country and do well. There will be plenty of social engagements and parties or an important celebration to attend. At a gathering or outing you will bowl over friends with a good repertoire and quiet humor. Socially you will be very much in demand.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): At work some issues may create trouble for you. If you are making a key decision it is wise to do it on your own and not get carried away by those around you. A tendency to lose your temper should be avoided. This could do you harm by damaging your image. Try to appreciate the emotional need of your mate in order to improve your rapport. Do not ruin a good relationship by neglect.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A new business proposal is likely, but this could take its toll on your regular work. You have a busy but rewarding day. Plans for a journey are afoot.

News from distant lands concerning work will also be favorable. Domestic issues come to the fore and need attention. The choices that you have to make in a love relationship could be difficult. Try not to get too emotional about in your own interest.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You need to be tactful and diplomatic when dealing with others.

Someone seemingly unimportant may become useful in a fresh job or work.

You may get stuck at work with a difficult problem and could cause anxiety. Instead of getting nervous think differently and you will find the solution. Take no chances with relationships for your could get caught on the wrong foot.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will get a good opportunity that assures steady growth but not spectacular profit. Under the present circumstances it would pay to play safe.

A short and unexpected journey may upset your plans. It will involve more expenses and a bit of discomfort. Regardless of your other responsibilities you will have to find time for love and your commitment to your beloved which is important.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): If you are thinking of starting a new venture this is the right time provided you have completed all preliminary work in advance with an eye to the details. Be more practical and less emotional while taking a decision which conflicts with what you believe and what you should do. A happy relationship is a two-way fare. Your mate may need to be assured of your love and care today.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You will have a favorable day at work. There will be a fresh work offer that holds promise of a steady growth in your career. Do not waste your time and energy in chasing small benefits. Aim for something spectacular howsoever difficult it may appear. In relationships even though there may be distances because of circumstances the warmth of fond memories of togetherness keep you going throughout the day.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Helplessness and a vacuum feel claustrophobic. Do not sit around and mope, it is totally uncharacteristic of you. A walk in the outdoors should cheer you up and put things in the right perspective in your mind. You will get a chance to push things through that are close to your heart. Your preoccupation with your own problems affects your personal relationship. Perhaps you should share your problems to ease the burden.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You will have a busy profitable day at work. Some of you will take charge of an important project, which will assure a steady income. You will be feeling much more confident of yourself. You will be able to get ahead with your plans which until now may have faced one delay or another.

Love life is exciting and if keen on getting married you are likely to get engaged soon. Troubled relationships improve.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Some of you decide to do a study course to enhance your career prospects. The employed waiting for news concerning a promotion or transfer may have to wait.

Your may hear some good things about yourself. You may not believe but it certainly will lift your mood. Some of you may have to take part in a religious function with family where you could meet old friends and catch up with news and views.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You seem to be in mood for introspection. Somewhere along the way to a successful career and business you feel a vacuum in your life. You could be right for in your burning ambition to achieve success you may have lost out on friends and social life. It’s never late to make amends. Meet friends and plan an outing. A change of scene will do wonders for your relationship.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Don’t give up a chance to turn an awkward situation into a profitable one. Be diplomatic with colleagues and try not giving your own views in front of others as you could send the wrong signals especially since you are delicately poised for progress. The success of youngsters will make you happy.

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ACROSS: 3 ___ -diving (5) 8 Wood nymph (5) 10 Circumvent (5) 11 Latin trio (3) 12 Small hand drum (5) 13 A tropical hurricane (7) 15 ____ the boots of : is subservient to; flatters ? (5) 18 African tribe (3) 19 Sanctify (6) 21 In place of (7) 22 Rip apart (4) 23 Rudely abrupt (4) 24 Pained (7) 26 Leapt, jumped or pranced (6) 29 Adult human males ? (3) 31 Hit out wildly with a knife ? (5) 32 Electronics giants from Korea ? (7) 34 Canadian province in limelight during Gold Fever ? (5) 35 Spanish queen (3) 36 Adorn with precious stones (5) 37 An action meant to fool, as a scheme (5) 38 Seabirds, sort of stern (5)

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SUDOKU 2015 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

DOWN: 1 Language you are most likely to hear in Bhubaneshwar (5) 2 Patriotic statement (3,4) 4 "The Godfather" co-star (4) 28 Thus far (2,3) 24 Bury (6) 5 A simple song or poem (6) 25 Rock group of "Losing My Religion" 30 A natural talent for something (5) 6 ___ of: make use of ? (5) 32 Scattered seeds etc. for planting fame (3) 7 Ernie of Fort Baxter (5) (4) 27 Nose ___ : implement for a wire9 Barking sound from a pup (3) 33 One as a prefix (3) man ? (5) 12 Blowing a horn (7) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD 14 Obsolete, in short (3) ACROSS: 4 Gamete, 7 Unlawful, 8 Iatric, 10 Grabs, 13 Etch, 14 Anna, 15 Onze, 16 16 Condensed air vapour (5) Ssw, 17 Herb, 19 Taft, 21 Laccadive, 23 Quiz, 24 Lace, 26 Jug, 27 Emmy, 29 Ravi, 17 Studies hard and hurriedly (5) 32 Emus, 33 Islam, 34 One man, 35 Cherokee, 36 Hearth.

19 Sacred langur (7) DOWN: 1 Durga, 2 Glean, 3 Awes, 4 Glitz, 5 Math, 6 Thirst, 9 Acetic, 11 Rna, 12 20 Refuse (5) Baha-i, 13 Enbalms, 15 Orc, 16 SFE, 18 Eczema, 20 Avers, 21 Lug, 22 Day, 23 21 Chief of the Vedic gods (5) Quinze, 25 Ova, 28 Munch, 30 Alike, 31 Impel, 32 Emir, 33 In re.

23 Incense burners (7)

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1834 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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CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: O equals G

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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?

Afternoon WORD MINE

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only.

Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed.

Today’s ratings: 14 average; 16 good; 18 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: ennui, gent, grin, grunt, gunner, ignite, inert, inner, intern, intrigue, inure, inuring, nine, reign, rein, rent, renting, REUNITING, ring, ruin, ruing, ruining, rune, rung, runt, tine, tinge, tinier, tinnier, tiring, tune, tuner, tuning, turn, turning, unit, unite, uniting, untie, untiring, urgent, urine.

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UMBAI: Recently-retired batting legend Sachin Tendulkar became UNICEF's first brand ambassador for South Asia and is all set to work in promoting hygiene and sanitation in the region.

"Thanks for allowing me to start this wonderful second innings of my life. I'm looking forward to being an ambassador for UNICEF and serve to the best of my ability. This is an innings that is really really important to me, so I will try my best," said Tendulkar.

The batting icon, who has been involved with the global organisation for the last 8-10 years, was today named its ambassador for South Asia region for two years. Tendulkar said it was hard to digest that many people around the world did not have access to clean toilets.

"I was surprised to know that 36 per cent of the world population don't have access to safe and clean toilets. In today's day and age to think about this basic facility not being available to a common man, it is really difficult to digest," he said.

"If a person defecates in the open and goes back home and that happens to be a mother, because in most of the family it is the mother who runs the house. She is the one who is cooking food for all the family members, she is the one who is feeding the baby with her own hands because that is the attachment and a bond that any mother and child would share. And if the hands are not washed with soap, can you imagine the result. It can actually take away the child's life. For an adult's negligence, a child cannot lose its life," he added.

The 40-year old said he was baffled by the statistics on the high number of children dying due to lack of proper hygiene.

"Also another statistics which baffles me and I was disheartened to know was that 1600 children die everyday because of diarrhoeal infected diseases. I just want to help UNICEF to make more people aware of this initiative that I am part of. It is as simple as washing your hands with soap," he said.

Tendulkar said he would achieve something in his second innings if he was able to bring down the number of child mortality due to diarrhoea related diseases.

"The numbers I spoke about, my only wish is if we could bring those astronomical numbers as low as possible then we would have achieved something. I can speak for myself that I would have achieved something post my cricketing years. The second innings of my life that I am playing along with UNICEF is really important and it means a lot to me," he said.

Recalling his childhood days, Tendulkar said there were times when he didn't bother to wash his hands after playing.

"There was a stage where I would play downstairs with my friends, cricket with tennis ball, and occasionally didn't bother washing my hands, and wanting to eat after coming back home. My mother made sure that I washed my hands properly and ate with clean hands," he said.

Hong Kong, Netherlands claim final two spots at World T20

ABU DHABI: Hong Kong overcame a disastrous start to beat Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 29 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium here today to secure a historic berth in the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014. Completing the line-up was the Netherlands which defeated Scotland by eight wickets with 13 balls to spare, following Wesley Barresi's 75 not out, Ben Cooper's 40 and Michael Swart's 30 not out. With captain Jamie Atkinson watching from the sidelines due to a broken thumb, Hong Kong recovered from 19 for four inside four overs to post 137 for nine.

Munir Dar then struck with three for 26 and Haseeb Amjad bagged two for 18 as Hong Kong bowled out PNG for 108 with five balls remaining.

Like Nepal, Hong Kong will be making a maiden appearance at the global stage when it will arrive in Bangladesh in March 2014 where the West Indies will defend its men's title and Australia will defend its women's title.

29 Sachin Tendulkar speaks during a press conference announcing him as the UNICEF Ambassador for South Asia, in Mumbai on Thursday.

There was a stage where I would play downstairs with my friends, cricket with tennis ball, and occasionally didn't bother washing my hands, and wanting to eat after coming back home. My mother made sure that I washed my hands properly and ate with clean hands — Sachin Tendulkar

TENDULKAR TO PROMOTE

SANITATION, HYGIENE Stop praising Tendulkar: Taliban to Pak media

ISLAMABAD: The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has asked Pakistani media groups to refrain from praising Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. In a video message, Taliban spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid, flanked by two AK-47 wielding masked men, talks about Sachin's farewell to international cricket.

"There is this Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar.

It was unfortunate to see Pakistani media go to great extent to pay tribute to him," Shahid said in the video message. "On the other hand, it was sad to know same Pakistani media badly criticise captain Misbah-ul-Haq. No matter how good Tendulkar is, don't praise him because he is Indian. No matter how bad Misbah-ul-Haq plays, he should be praised because he is a Pakistani," the video shows the Taliban spokesperson as saying. The Pakistan media had extensively covered Tendulkar and his farewell speech was covered live. Pakistan media praised Tendulkar after he retired from the game on

November 16. Newspapers paid rich tributes to Sachin saying "the game of cricket will surely be the poorer without him". Dawn wrote Tendulakar's retirement marks the end of a truly memorable career that spanned nearly a quarter of a century. Rated by critics and contemporaries as arguably the greatest postwar batsman to have played the game, Tendulkar continued to rewrite the record book, it had said.

The Express Tribune and Daily Times wrote Tendulkar is rightly considered the most complete batsman of his age, possessing every shot in the book and having the ability to both, tear apart bowling attacks and to control his natural aggression to suit the needs of his team.

Insaaf, an Urdu daily, wrote Tendulkar like cricketers are not born every day. His is widely loved and respected. His fans must be sad as "cricket without him is surely the poorer."

Tendulkar, who was also earlier part of the UNICEF campaigns for polio and global hand washing, said, "Hand wash according to me with soap is like vaccine which can prevent a lot of diseases. Basically, by not washing your hands after defecation allows a person to carry germs back home. It causes lot of harm to your health. Many diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, worms, infect many diseases related to respiratory are caused because of our negligence."

The batting icon, who had interacted with kids for the hand wash campaign, said he was looking forward to meet more children through this new role.

"Not just I was part of spreading the message but also to spend time with children and educate them about hygiene; how important it is to lead life the way it is meant to be, is lot of fun and I thoroughly enjoyed doing that. I am looking forward to sharing such moments with a number of children."

Star studded Air India take off with a win

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UMBAI: A star studded Air India easily defeated RCF 5-2 at the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana during the 34th Victor D’Mello Annual Rink Hockey Tournament. Four time Olympian Dhanraj Pillay, Adrian D’souza, Vikram Pillay and Shivendra Singh were the star attractions at the tourney. The goal scored

by Dhanraj at the 26th minute got a thunderous applause from the crowd at the WCG. For Air India, Shivendra Singh, Vikram Pillay, Dhanraj Pillay and Girish Pimpale were the goal scorers while Sankalp Raghav and Vijay Thapa scored a goal each for RCF. In the other match of the men’s category, Indian Navy defeated Union Bank of India in a closely fought clash. At the half time Indian Navy were trailing 1-3, but they clawed back into the game to win it 5-4. Ved Prakash with a hat trick was the star of Indian Navy. Rueben of Union Bank of India tried his best as he also scored a hat trick, but his efforts could not give his team the victory.

Olympian Dhanraj Pillay in action playing for Air India against RCF at the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana during the Victor D’Mello Annual Rink Hockey Tournament.

Children’s Academy will meet O. L. Dolours in the finals of the school boys’ category. In the first semi final, O. L. Dolours beat St. Stanislaus 4-3, with Bhim Batala scoring two goals for O. L. Dolours. In the second semis, Children’s Acad-

emy overcame the stiff challenge of St. Andrew’s Bandra 6-4 via a tie breaker. Scores were tied at 4-4, but Children’s Academy prevailed in the tie breakers scoring two goals and thus securing the match.

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UMBAI: Delhi’s Rashid Khan fired a second straight six-under64 to take the lead in round two of the CG Open 2013 being played at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club in Mumbai. Rashid thus took his two-day total to 12-under-128. Chikkarangappa S of Bangalore shot a five-under-65 to be placed one shot behind Rashid in second place.

Rolex Rankings leader Rashid Khan (64-64) produced the best round of the day to climb from overnight tied second to the top of the leaderboard. Rashid, the runner-up at last year’s CG Open, boosted his chances of a title triumph this time around with the help of two eagles and four birdies against two bogeys.

The 22-year-old Khan followed up his birdie on the third with an eagle conversion from 20 feet on the fourth. Between two bogeys on the seventh and 12th, Rashid salvaged a birdie on the ninth, thanks to an outstanding approach shot from 175 yards that stopped a few inches from the cup. The wiry golfer picked up a shot on the 15th after once again landing it within a foot. He finished in high spirits after collecting another birdie on the 16thand converting a sevenfooter for his second eagle of the day on the par-5 18th.

“My hitting has been spot-on so far. I picked up three strokes early on and then just dropped a couple of strokes in the middle stages. However, I came back well on the last four holes. It was great to finish the day with

Rashid Khan

an eagle. I made the par-5 holes count as I made both my eagles on the par-5s and also picked up a birdie on the par-5 16th,” said Rashid.

Chikkarangappa S (64-65), who was overnight tied second, posted a 65 on Thursday that placed him lone second at 11-under129 and kept him in the contest. The rookie started his day in spectacular fashion with a 15-feet eagle conversion on the first. Chikka then had a hat-trick of birdies from the third to the fifth before hitting a rough patch over the next nine holes that consisted of four bogeys. He finally produced an amazing run of four consecutive birdies from the 15th through the 18th.

Chikka said, “My focus was on the par-5s and I managed to capitalize on all of them. I made an eagle and three birdies on the four par-5s. The best shot of the day came on the par-3 17th where I missed a hole-in-one by just three inches. I also converted three putts from a range of 15 to 20 feet. I would look to hit maximum fairways and regulations over the next two rounds in order to stay in the hunt.” Abhijit Singh Chadha (66-66) of Chandigarh and Abhishek Jha (66-66) of Bangalore are three shots behind Chikkarangappa in joint third place. Kolkata’s Shankar Das (6866) lies fifth at six-under-134. Panchkula’s Angad Cheema, the overnight leader, slipped to tied 19th place after shooting a 75 that took his total score to two-under-138. Defending champion Harendra Gupta is in tied 47th place at two-over-142.

Navy’s Murali Kumar wins Talwalkar Classique Championships in Hungary recently, was adjudged 1st runner up and awarded with Rs. 2 lakhs, while second runners-up Bobby Singh of Indian Railways took home Rs. 1 lakh. Sanjeev Jha from Delhi won title of ‘Best Poser’ and awarded with Rs. 50,000. prize money and medals were awarded to the top 10 body builders. Four body builders from Maharashtra finished among the top 10. On Thursday, Dr. Ankur Sharma conducted the anti doping test seminar at goregaon sports in the presence of Mr. Madhukar Talwalkar, Vicky Goraksha, Chetan Pathare and Padmashree & Arjuna Awardee Mr. Premchand Degra Top 10 winners: Murali Kumar (Indian Navy) – Winner, Rajendra M (Tamil Nadu) - 1st Runner up, Boby Singh (Indian Railway) - 2nd Runner up, Vijay Bahadur (UP), Satyanarayan RT (Indian Railway), Vikrant Desai (Maharashtra) Neeraj Kumar (Delhi), Sagar Mali (Maharashatra), Sagar Kartue (Maharashtra), B Maheshwaran (Maharashtra).

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Shardashram, Rizvi register wins

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UMBAI: It’s the bowlers who win matches, and the duo of Sidak Singh and Yash Joshi just did the same and guided their respective schools to victory.

The bowlers scalped five and six wickets respectively during the second innings of the MSSA-Mumbai Indians, 116th Harris Shield Cricket Tournament held at the Azad Maidan on Thursday.

Singh bagged his triumph against a paltry Hansraj Morarji Public School, Andheri bringing his match tally to nine wickets and guided his team to a comfortable win by an innings and 114 runs. His five wickets were at an expense of 75 runs.

What made it special for Yash Joshi, an all rounder for Shardashram Vidyamandir English, Dadar that his six wickets for 88 runs was followed by a brilliant 122 runs against IES Digambar Patkar, Dadar. The Dadar derby brought the better out of Sharshashram as the won the match comfortably.

Brief Scores: Shardashram Vidyamandir Eng. (Dadar) 1st Inn 366 all out (Yash Joshi 122, Vignesh Pashte 95, Abhishek Yadav 58; Rushikesh Kadam 5 wkts for 79 runs) 2nd Inn. 77 for 1 wkts Beat IES Digamber Patkar (Dadar)1st Inn. 218 all out (Rushikesh Kadam 49, Rohan Pawaskar 67; Yash Joshi 6 wkts for 88 runs). Rizvi Springfield (Bandra) 1st Inn 507for 8 wkts (Prithivi Pankaj Shaw 188, Shaikh Wakhar 82, Jain Satyalaksh Deepak 62, Singh Ashotosh 46; Patel Satyak 4 wkts for 184) Beat Hansraj Morarji (Andheri) 1st Inn 170 all out (Singh Sidak 4 wkts for 39 runs, Shaikh Azim Salim 3 wkts for 43 runs) 2nd Inn. 223 all out (Birhade Yash 68, Kolekar Aakash 57; Singh Sidak Gurvinder 5 wkts for 75, Shaikh Azim 4 wkts for 49 runs). Parle Tilak Vid. Eng. (Vile parle) 1st Inn. 293 all outs (Sudhanshu Datar 88, Varun Lavande 64, Yash Vichare 50; Dhiraj Dhotre 4 wkts for 57 runs, Sahil More 3 wkts for 47 runs) Beat 2nd Inn 61 for 2 Inn 129 all out (Rohan Suvarna 94; Atharva Ankolekar 5 wkts Beat IES New English (Bandra) 1st wkts for 39 runs).

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UMBAI: Indian Navy's Murali Kumar R and industrialistYash Birla, the doyen of the Indazzled all with his size and form and dian fitness industry, Madhukar Talwalkar and posed his way to victory in the prestigious Tal- host of other dignitaries. walkars Classique National bodybuilding This event was organized by Talwalkars BetChampionship 2013, which concluded in the ter Value and the Maharashtra Body Building city late on Wednesday.

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IN BRIEF Nine players share lead

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UMBAI: Seasoned opener Wasim Jaffer cracked his 50th century in first class cricket to rally champions Mumbai from a difficult situation on day one of their Ranji Trophy Group A clash against fellow-state rivals Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium.

The lanky Jaffer remained unbeaten on 133 at stumps after batting right thorough the day and guiding the 40-time champions from a precarious 39 for 3 to a close of play first innings total of 254 for 8. The 35-year-old former India batsman showed immense patience and tenacity even as wickets fell from the other end.

But for his 393-minute vigil, the hosts, who were asked to take first strike, would have folded up for a meagre score.

There were only two significant partnerships for Mumbai, who were rocked by the initial threewicket burst by medium pacer Sandeep Singh whose victims included South Africa-bound Ajinkya Rahane who was caught in the slip cordon for one run.

Jaffer, who faced 261 balls and struck 13 fours and a six to remain unconquered with tailender Vishal Dabholkar (0), put on 64 runs for the fourth wicket in 98 balls with Abhishek Nayar (27) before the latter was bowled round his legs by off spinner Akshay Wakhre who grabbed 2 for 65.

Later the opener added 58 in 111 balls with Shardul Thakur (26) who was one of three victims snapped up by Rajasthan-born Vidarbha left arm spinner Ravi Jangid. It was Jaffer's 34th hundred in Ranji Trophy and his tally of 50 hundreds in first class cricket includes five in Tests.

Vidarbha opted for the second new ball towards close after 87

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overs but neither South Africabound Umesh Yadav, who went wicketless after six spells, nor Sandeep Singh could break through the ninth wicket stand which was worth 27 runs.

Yadav bowled six overs in his first spell and then was used in short bursts of three overs without success and the best bowler on view on a wicket that offered some bounce and movement was 32-year-old Sandeep who finished with 3 for 29. Speaking to the reporters after the end of the day's play, Jaffer said his team has recovered well now in a good position to call the shots. "We are in a good position though we would have liked it to be something like 270-6. It was a good recovery," he said.

Satisfied with his day's rescue work, Jaffer said the team's batsmen knew that the first session would be a tricky one with the ball seaming around a bit. "It feels good to score a century.

Someone had to stand there and make runs. Happy to have compiled my 50th first class hundred.

The first session was very trying.

We needed to hang around. There was not a big partnership at all but at the end of the day we are happy.”

"They bowled well in the first session and the ball was seaming around and it was a very criticial period. We knew once we played out the first session the wicket will ease out. A few bad shots were played, but they will learn with time. The wicket was not doing much after the first session and at end of the day we have recovered well," he emphasised.

Asked about whether Umesh Yadav's pace has fallen a bit after his comeback from a serious back injury, Jaffer said it was the first

It feels good to score a century.

Someone had to stand there and make runs. Happy to have compiled my 50th first class hundred. The first session was very trying. We needed to hang around.

There was not a big partnership at all but at the end of the day we are happy.

— Wasim Jaffer

Palam here. Arindam batted through the day to remain unconquered on 139 as he shared a 129-run opening stand with lefthander Rohan Banerjee, who made a sedate 42. Arindam faced 260 balls during the day in which he hit 11 fours and a big six of offie Koteshwar Rao.

MITHUN TAKES SIX-FOR AS KARNATAKA BOWL OUT ODISHA FOR 226 CUTTACK: Karnataka had Odisha on the mat as they rode on Abhimanyu Mithun's six-wicket haul to bundle the hosts out for a meagre 226 before themselves finishing day one on 22 for no loss in their Group A Ranji Trophy match. Abhilash Mallick (98) was the lone batsman to make significant contribution, besides putting on important partnerships with the tailenders, even as Odisha crumbled in face of the time he had faced him and can- disciplined bowling by Karnot make a comparison. "He nataka. While Mithun finished bowled all right. I have not played with impressive figures of six for him before today and cannot 52, Abrar Kazi (2/38) chipped in with two, and Sreenath Aravind compare," he said.

"Sandeep bowled all right. He (1/54) and HS Sharath (1/58) took does not have pace but swings wicket apiece. the ball and bowls to his strength," he noted about Vi- VIKRAM TAKES FIVE-FOR AS darbha's most impressive bowler PUNJAB BOWL OUT HARYANA FOR 163 of the day.

ROHTAK: Paceman VRV Singh Brief Scores: Mumbai 254 for 8 (Wasim Jaffer 133 not out; V Dabholkar wreaked havoc with a five-wicket 0 not out; Sandeep Singh 3 for 29, Ravi haul as Punjab bundled out Haryana for a mere 163 on day Jangid 3 for 48). one of their Ranji Trophy Group A ARINDAM SCORES CENTURY AS match at Bansi Lal cricket stadium. However, Punjab could not BENGAL REACH 242 NEW DELHI: Veteran opener make the most of the advantaArindam Das scored an unbeaten geous situation as they lost three century as Bengal managed a de- wickets for 50 in reply at the end cent 242 for three at stumps on of the day. Experienced left-hanthe first day of their fifth round der Uday Kaul (9) and night Ranji Trophy match against Serv- watchman Sandeep Sharma (0) ices at the Airforce Ground, will resume Punjab innings today.

HYDERABAD: A pack of nine players share the lead after the end of fourth round matches of the second Hyderabad International Grandmasters Chess tournament here. Top two boards matches between the leaders GM Vidit Santosh Gujarthi and GM Azer Mirzovev of Azerbaijan as well as International Master Mozharov Mikhail of Russia and GM Vladislav Borovikov of Ukraine ended without decisive result which helped GMs Lalith Babu, S P Sethuraman, Alon Greenfeld of Israel and Georgian duo Merab Gagunashvili and Levan Pantsulaia to catch up the leaders.

Pantsulaia defeated Indian GM Arun Prasad while Lalith made short work International Master Swapnil Dhopade. Gagunashvili, Sethu and Greenfeld joined the leaders after beating Neelotpal Das, Ramnath Bhuvanesh and Swayams Mishra respectively in the fourth round encounters.

Shehzad century boosts Pakistan

PORT ELIZABETH: Ahmed Shehzad hit his third one-day international century as Pakistan made 262 all out in the second one-day international against South Africa at St George's Park. Opening batsman Shehzad made 102 after Pakistan were sent in to bat in a match reduced to 45 overs a side because of rain. Fast bowler Dale Steyn took a career-best six for 39, including two wickets in the last over of the innings, but the other South African bowlers struggled to contain their opponents, who lead the threematch series 1-0. Shehzad, 22, hit eight fours and two sixes in a 112-ball innings which ended unhappily when he hit the ball to mid-on and set off for a run before being sent back by batting partner Umar Akmal. He could not beat Imran Tahir's throw to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock and gestured angrily at Akmal.

Lahiri banks on familiarity for Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG: Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri is hoping to take advantage of his familiarity with the Golf Club here in his bid to win his first title outside India at the USD 1.3 million Hong Kong Open next week. The 26-year-old believes the course set-up at the Hong Kong Golf Club suits his playing style and is similar to his home venue where he has won thrice.

"There are a few tracks which are similar to character to the Delhi Golf Club and the Hong Kong Golf Club is another course which is similar to that. It's a really good course which has withstood the test of time," he said. "It's a great track and another one of those classic tracks with lots of trees, small and elevated greens. You'll need to control your shots from off the tees and you've got to come in from the right spots and right angles," added Lahiri.

South African cricket legend Graeme Pollock honoured

JOHANNE SB URG: The Eastern Province Cricket Board has honoured South Africa's Cricketer of the Century, Graeme Pollock, by naming a pavilion at the St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth after him.

The old Centenary Pavilion was re-named the Graeme Pollock Pavilion at Wednesday’s one-day match between South Africa and Pakistan. "Thank you to the people of Port Elizabeth for 30 good years. Your support and friendliness was much appreciated to the cricket administration and sporting public. Your support provided the inspiration for a successful cricketing career. Many thanks and God Bless," said Pollock, who had made his provincial debut for Eastern Province at 16.

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UMBAI: Displaying awesome technical prowess, India internationals Saurav Ghoshal and Joshna Chinappa sailed into the quarter-finals of the third edition of NSCI Open Squash Championship held here at the NSCI Squash Courts.

World No. 15 Saurav Ghosal displayed his vast experience with three wins back-to back.

Ghosal unleashed his powerful strokes, smashing some hard strokes across the court and romped home in style, winning 112, 11-1, 11-2 against Dharmendra Singh. Ghosal managed to step up several levels and showed excellent ball control, coupled with fine retrieving skills, to seal the win against Ravi Pandey. Saurav played a highpaced attacking game laced with some delicate drops every now and then to overwhelm Abhishek Aggrawal in straight games 11-6, 11-4, 11-5.

India No. 2 Joshana Chinappa played her own style of high-intensity game using her youthful exuberance to beat Namvik Sharma in a quick draw of 15 minutes. Chinappa had it too easy in the women's section and won by 11-7, 11-1, 11-1. In an another exciting match the

Joshna Chinappa coach - student duo Samir Mistry and Sanjay Pawar, 15-6, 15-11 steal the show with their attacking style and superior craft. Matching their fancied rival strokes came up with crucial points to win the 50 minute close encounter.

RESULTS: Men’s Open (3rd round) Yohan Pandole bt Pranav Uppal 11-0, 11-0, 11-0; Rishad Pandole bt Shanay Sanghvi 11-2, 11-4, 11-4; Aishwarya Singh bt Ajay Pawar 11-1, 11-5, 11-5; Laxman Joshi bt Deva ram chudhary 11-5, 8-11, 11-6, 11-1; Gaurav Nandrajog bt Prashant More 11-2, 11-6, 11-2; Ravi Dixit bt Aryan Parekh 11-5, 11-2, 11-1; Sanjay pawar bt Aiditya Maheshwani 15-13, 5-11, 11-3, 11-7; Rohit Kadam bt Harsh Wadhwan 11-6, 11-8, 11-3; Nosthush K. bt Adit bhansali 11-7, 11-2, 11-4; Aryaman Adik bt Vishal tomar 11-8, 9-11, 12-10, 11-3; Abhishek Agarwal bt Ankit Acharya 11-5, 11-6, 11-5; Arjun Agnihotri bt Yohan Surthi 8-11, 11-2, 11-5, 11-4; Deepak Mishra bt Ajaz Shaikh 11-2, 11-4, 11-3; Sourav Ghosal bt Dharmendra G. 11-2, 11-1, 11-2. Sourav Ghosal bt Abhishek Aggarwal 11-6, 11-4, 11-5. Doubles Open (3rd round) Aditya Maheshwari/Darius Surti bt Ganesh Kadam/Ravi Navle 15-5, 15-5; Waqar Patha/Ankita Sharma bt Ajay Pawar/Rohit hate 15-8, 15-2; Rameez M./Ajaz Shaikh bt Mihi/Rajendra Jain 151, 15-4; Yakub Shaikh/Ravi Pandey bt vaibhav Satle/Prashant more 15-10, 15-9.

Rameez M./Ajaz Shaikh bt Mihi/Rajendra Jain 15-1, 15-4; Ankit Acharya/Santosh Kharat bt Anil khot/Sudesh M. 15-12, 158; Samir Mistri/Sanjay Pawar bt Rameez M./Ajaz Shaikh 15-6, 15-11; Sourav Ghosal/ Madhav bt Riaz Mohd. 15-4, 15-3.

Women’s Open (2nd round) Joshana Chinappa bt Navmik Sharma 11-7, 11-1, 11-1.

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Mahindra to have a team in new Formula E series

Alejandro Agag, CEO, of Formula E Holdings and Anand Mahindra, Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group .

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EW DELHI: After floating a team in the MotoGP series, Mahindra Racing will now have an Indian team racing in the inaugural FIA Formula E series, which will feature electric cars.

The motor sports division of the Mumbai-based USD 16.2 billion multinational Mahindra Group has signed an agreement with series promoters Formula E Holdings to become the eighth and only Indian team to join the new zero emission series. The championship will begin in September 2014, with 10 races in its first season in citycentre locations around the world, including London, Beijing and Los Angeles.

Mahindra already sells electric

car 'Reva'. "We strongly believe that Formula E can provide an excellent global showcase for our electric vehicle technology," Anand Mahindra, Chairman and Managing Director of Mahindra Group, said in a statement.

"With advanced operations and expertise in electronics, IT, automotive technologies and manufacturing, we are already seeing the fusion of this technology into our electric vehicle operations. Racing will further accelerate that trend while Formula E is set to raise awareness globally about the benefits of electric vehicles," he added.

India have a team in Formula One series, Sahara Force India, coowned by Vijaya Mallya and Sahara Group but with no Indian driver.

Alejandro Agag, CEO, of series promoters Formula E Holdings, said, "We are very proud to have a major global company like Mahindra join the FIA Formula E Championship. Adding a manufacturer from India to what is already a real global mix of teams is fantastic news for the series.

Everything is coming together very well and we look forward to presenting all ten teams to the FIA World Motor Sport Council next month."