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THOSE WITH ISSUES GET UNTIL SEPT 30, OTHERS WILL PAY 2% PENALTY PER MONTH By Vishnudas Sheshrao
year, from April 1, 2013 the civic body collected Rs.614 crore as revhe Brihanmumbai Municipal enue. From the fiscal year 2010-11 onCorporation has collected Rs.973 crore as revenue from wards, the civic body embarked on Property Tax in the last six months. the capital value based property tax Property Tax is one of the major system to bring uniformity, acsources of revenue for the civic countability and transparency in body followed by the Octroi. How- the property tax. Therefore, for the ever, the sum collected is far lower fiscal year 2010-11, 2011-12 and than the Rs.3,955 crore estimated by 2012-13, the civic body gave provithe Municipal Commissioner in the sional bills to residents. In the release the civic body specfiscal budget. The civic body has increased the ified that citizens whose bills had deadline by 90 days for those whose not increased in amount than that final bills are higher than the provi- of provisional bills, must pay their bills on or before June 30, 2013. sional bills. According to a report, the civic However, those whose bills had inbody has collected Rs.359 crore dur- creased in amount above that of the ing the period of December 2012 to provisional bills can pay their tax March 31, 2013. In the present fiscal latest by September 30, 2013.
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While the process of switching to capital value based tax the civic body had received 40,777 complaints from the citizens regarding errors and other issues in their bills. The civic body had appointed inspectors at ward level to resolve such complaints. Deputy Assessor and Collector (Property Tax) Chandrakant S. Panchal said, “We have generated 2.70 lakh (Property Tax) bills. So far, from December 2012 to June 30, 2013, we have received Rs.973 crore as revenue from Property Tax.” He appealed to the people to pay their property tax earlier. According to officials, those who miss the deadline will have to pay the penalty of 2 per cent extra charger per month on their total amount.
‘SURAJ NOT RESPONSIBLE BACKDOOR ENTRY FOR JIAH’S SUICIDE’ Political reforms thrown to winds as defeated netas all set to get into MBMC as co-opted members
By Suresh Golani
By Philip Varghese
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wo weeks after the Sessions Court rejected the bail plea of Suraj Pancholi, who had been arrested for abetting the suicide of actress Jiah Khan, the Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to Suraj, after observing that he cannot be held solely responsible for Jiah’s ‘impulsive’ act. It will be recalled that Suraj (22), was arrested on June 10, on the basis of a letter, purportedly written by Jiah, which was found by her mother Rabiyah Khan and her sister from Jiah’s bedroom a few days after she hung herself from the ceiling fan on June 3. In the letter, Jiah allegedly spoke of how she was mentally harassed by Suraj and how she had undergone an
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en months after the NCP-led alliance took over the reins of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) after claiming majority in the August-2012 civic polls, process for nominating five coopted members will take place at a special general body meeting Continued on pg 12 «
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n a bid to allay concerns of stakeholders on the validity of e-Aadhaar and cutaway portion of Aadhaar letter, UIDAI on Monday said either of the two will be considered a valid proof of identity and address. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) which is implementing the Aadhaar project clarified in a statement that both -- eAadhaar and cut-away portion of Aadhaar letter, is to be considered as a valid proof of identity and address. The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides for legal recognition of electronic records with digital signatures. Hence e-Aadhaar is to be treated as a valid document in view of the fact that it has been digitally certified, the authority said in statement. According to the UIDAI, the e-Aadhaar document is digitally signed, using certificate issued by NIC as per the IT Act. Further, all the data printed in e-Aadhaar is the same data as printed in Aadhaar letter, making it a valid and secured electronic document, which should be treated at par with a printed Aadhaar letter.
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A "Resident Portal" had been launched to enable the residents download their e-Aadhaar, an electronically generated Aadhaar letter, from the website of UIDAI. In addition, Common Service Centres, set up in states, are also catering to the needs of the residents with regards to download and printing of e-Aadhaar. UIDAI has been receiving complaints from residents regarding refusal of acceptance of cut away portion of Aadhaar letter as a valid document, it stated. The authority said the cut away portion of Aadhaar letter is as an officially valid document as it contains all the details of Aadhaar letter such as name, address, Aad-
haar number, photograph and logo of the Aadhaar Project. It also carries a quick response (QR) code containing the demographic details of the resident, it added.
By Yatin Ingle
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hile the reality of a few topics and current issues in school and college syllabi might be negative, students from the State School Certificate (SSC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) board will now will have to learn to express themselves positively. If they choose to speak of something negatively, particularly in their essays and letters, they will be denied marks for their attempt. When the State Board declared the results for the SSC and HSC exams this year, the ADC went through a few answer sheets which were requested by students for
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revaluation. It was noticed that students were not marked for a few topics in the essay and letter section. On enquiry it was disclosed that due to the students’ choice of a negative angle to their essay or letter, they were denied marks. Uday Nare, senior teacher, Hansraj Morarji Public School, Andheri, said, “More often than not this issue arises in essays and letters. If an essay topic is about a politician, a student might be biased and speak of him or her in either a positive or negative manner, thereby concluding the topic wrongly. Technically, teachers are responsible for this as they should give their students sufficient knowledge to write correct answers particularly in the case of the na-
tion and national leaders.” According to the rules of the state board however, any student expressing a negative opinion on a topic will not be granted marks for the answer. When the ADC, contacted Laxmikanth Pandey, Chairman, Maharashtra State Board Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai Division, he said “It is true that any student answering a question with negative opinions will not be granted marks. This rule has been brought up after examiners complained about students portraying certain topics in a wrong light, which by default makes the answer wrong. Students should write correct and appropriate answers, and the examiners will surely give them the marks they deserve.”
Implement vegetable farming scheme, Pawar tells govt U
nion Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday asked Maharashtra government to implement the Central scheme of encouraging vegetable farming within the 50 km radius of cities and towns with 10 lakh population. "Last year, a budgetary provision of Rs.300 crore was made for the
OPINIONS Uday Warunjikar Member of Bar Council MH and Goa
Every person directly or indirectly concerned withthe judiciary should maintain the dignity of the profession. The learned member of the judiciary should think twice before accepting such offers and assignments. Otherwise, the dignity of judiciary would be at stake.
purpose of encouraging vegetable farming within 50 km radius of cities and towns with 10 lakh population. The state government needs to take up the scheme and implement it in the state. This will help farming as well as citizens will get vegetables at affordable rates," Pawar said. Pawar said that the export of
agriculture produce had helped to increase the country's foreign exchange reserves, reports PTI. He also expressed concern over agriculture research taking a backseat due to several reasons like the issue of genetically-modified seeds being sub-judice and objections from different quarters. "Due to this, there is no good sentiments
among agriculture researchers," he said. Earlier, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in his speech voiced concern over the rising vegetable prices in Mumbai. "I had discussed the issue with Pawar and felt that the price rise was due to prevailing drought situation and decrease of sowing area
of vegetable crops," Chavan said. He said there was a ongoing debate on whether genetically modified (gm) seeds are secure or not. "Central government has prepared a bio safety protocol. The state government has set up a committee headed by Anil Kakodkar to take decision regarding permitting trials," he added.
Do you think that retired judges should not accept government assignments?
Ashish Shelar Member of Legislative Council
It is a very good suggestion from the designated CJP. Retired judges should not accept any government job in which sanctity of the judiciary at stake. In that case, to maintain the sanctity one should not accept such offers.
Adhik Shirodkar Advocate
Absolutely agree with designated CJI’s observations! In addition, while working as judge, there is always temptation in the mind of judges to not offend the govt. In this, the public that suffers. To stop it, the retired judges should not be taking such assignments.
Sagar Kumbhar Advocate
No judges and for that matter no retired top bureaucrats IAS, IPS and IRS should be given post-retirement assignments. There is absolutely no dearth of bureaucrats and sitting judges. Public servants including judges below need to be promoted and given these assignments.
Y.P. Singh Social activist
I may only partially agree with him. The expertise of judges is required in governmental organisations. What is required is to have a system where independent committees should do the appointments of retired judges rather than politicians.
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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 Azad Shrivastav | ADC
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children finally got. But it was good to know, that in death, as in life, Wing Commander Darryl Castelino was proving to be a role model.
The buck has to stop
The brave son of India being escorted to his place of rest in Kalina on Sunday.
Darryl Castelino – role model
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Sorry! We have not yet launched any loan scheme to purchase daily needs like vegetables.
other ministers came out and went straight to their vehicles. It was all quiet, decorous and very peaceful, in spite of the crowds. But as the numbers kept growing and the onlookers began to climb on to debris dumped in the open, next to the church, for a vantage view, it became obvious that something would have to be done. The police had made a human chain to control and stop the mob that was shuffling towards the church gate. And then it was that we noticed a small and rather charming tableau. A high school student in shabby
Full House at 8.15 am
WHEN the invite for AirAsia, the budget airline of Malaysia and partner of Tata Sons in India, came in, and the time of the conference read 8.15 a.m., we thought it must be a typo and the conference was actually at 8.15 p.m. Who, in their right frame of mind, would call Mumbai journos at 8.15 in the morning for a press conference, that too on Monday morning! After all, these guys have even been successful in the past in getting press conference timings changed to more suitable slots on several occasions! An incredulous phone call to the PR person involved, however, just confirmed the timing. Group CEO Tony Fernandes’ specification. Mad or wot, we wanted to know, helpfully informing the bemused PR person that the event would be a flop because business media began to stir only around noon. Of course we intended to go, if only to feel smugly vindicated. So we sauntered in at 8.20 am – to find the Rendevous at the Taj
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WE wish we had managed to get a picture of this particular event, but in he absence of one, word pictures will have to do. So, picture the aftermath of the poignant farewell to Wing Commander Darryl Castelino at Vakola on Sunday evening. There were more than 1,000 people in attendance, plus innumerable hangers-on who had gathered out of curiosity. After the burial and the 11-gun salute, some people went into the church of Our Lady of Egypt for prayers while the rest came out of the cemetery. An old lady was distributing small packed cups of water and biscuits at the gate as most people had come from long distances for the ceremony. Very few people actually seemed to need them, we noticed. A bunch of Airmen came out of the gate. The chief minister and two
uniform managed to cut loose from the crowd and made a beeline for the Airmen who were marching towards their own vehicles. The youngster held the hand of one of the Airmen and confidingly spoke to him. The latter said nothing and instead, pointed towards an officer. The boy went and held the hand of the officer and asked something. The Airmen had by now in a neat file reached their vehicles when suddenly, two more boys came up, held their hands and seemed to ask for something. So we went up to the group and asked what the children had said. This was the answer. “Sir, mujhe bhi Air Force join karna hai. Kya karna padega, batao na.” We don’t know what answers the
IF we have not learned anything from the story of Bijlee the elephant, who died in pain and suffering last Sunday, unable to stand or lie down by herself, needing a crane to keep her upright after a lifetime being fed on vada pao and parathas and similar unsuitable for elephants nutrition, she will have died in vain. Once her story surfaced in the media and reporters made a pilgrimage of sorts to the shed in Mulund where she was being looked after, suddenly plenty of ‘caretakers’ surfaced. After all, she provided a good photo op and, in any case, she was a lovable animal. This was in spite of being illtreated all her life and there is no way we can be convinced that ‘at bottom’, Bijlee’s master, who used her cruelly and commercially for decades, actually had any love for her. There is no way he could not have noticed her injuries or how much she was suffering. So, here’s the thing. Let us all at
least pledge that if we see an elephant on the roads anyway in Mumbai or Thane, we will inform the authorities. We will also follow up our complaint to see that some action is being taken. And if it is not taken, we will complain about the people to whom we complained to the higher authorities. Somewhere, surely, even in corrupt India, the buck has to stop!
Too close for comfort
WHY is social crusader Anna Hazare quiet over BJP leader Gopinath Munde’s statement that he had spent Rs.8 crore in the last Lok Sabha elections? If this is the amount Munde really spent, he went far above the prescribed limits set by the Election Commission. The EC has now sent a notice to Munde, but Hazare, known to be stridently vocal on such issues, has so far not uttered a single word. Has his proximity to Munde forced the crusader to turn a blind eye and maintain a stoic silence? While Hazare is more or less out of the limelight, as is his campaign against corruption, by being selective and almost biased in the Munde controversy, has he damaged himself and eroded further his revolutionary movement?
More loved in sickness and in death than she ever was in life, Bijlee’s body receives attention from some of the people who cared for her in the last couple of months of her sad life.
witty, he was humorous, took every question, answered to the point, made people laugh. His promise was to start a real lowcost airline with the help of the
Group CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes (left), getting his points across with a smile.
Mahal hotel packed with journalists of all hues and persuasions. And the Man himself was present on the dais, brighteyed and bushy-tailed, before the stipulated time of the official start at 8.30 pm. Nor did he disappoint. He was
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mighty Tatas and make it a profitable venture. But the whiners among us, self included, had to know why he had chosen the crack of dawn for his meeting. We learnt that Fernandez is a man on a mission with his professional diary full up
with plans to meet and greet everyone who matters to his business. On Sunday, he visited Chennai and met the Chief Minister there and then the press. After that, he flew to Kochi, met Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Transport Minister Aryadan Mohammed at the Cochin International Airport for discussions. He visited the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in the Kochi city and after that addressed the media. On Monday he flew to Mumbai and addressed the media at 8.15 am and then met Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry and other Tata officials. After the Mumbai meetings, he flew to Delhi where he is supposed to meet the Aviation Minister and other officials in the Indian government and of course, address another press conference. Unfortunately, since we did not get a peek into his schedule, we don’t know where he is right now - Kolkata or Hyderabad or Chandigarh? One thing is certain, he’ll be back here for another press conference. And this time, even if it is 8.15 am, we are willing to bet there will be few complainers.
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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. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. Amen. C-8461 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. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the hopeless pray for us. Your prayers will be answered by the publication must be promised. (GHF/RF). C-8580 Novena to St.Jude say this prayer on 9 consecutive days. Most holy apostle and martyr St. Jude, Great In Virtue, rich in miracles near Kinsman of Jesus Christ, Faithful Intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time and need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to come to my present and earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause it to be invoked. Say three times our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. St. Jude, pray for us and all who honour you and invoke your aid amen. (This Novena has never failed. either publish this novena or do a similar act in thanksgiving when your request is granted). C-8875 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved now and forever. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. Thanks. Rekha C-8876
CHANGE OF NAME
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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Rajput Prakashchandra Gopaldas to Rajput Prakash Gopal vide Affidavit dated 26-6-2013. C-8879
I Chetna Girishkumar Thakkar have changed my name to Chetna Girishkumar Bhojani as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No X-19157 dated : 02/08/12. C-8892
I have changed my name from Rakhi Rajeev Tandon to Rakhi Narinder Vijan as per Maharashtra Gazette No. U-13557 dated 13/7/2012. C-8880
I Saher Girish Sharma have changed my name to Saher Niaz Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 29/06/13. C-8893
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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 I have changed my name from Miss Momaya Damyantiben Laxmichand, to ‘Mrs Tanna Damyanti Pradeep’ as per Affidavit Dated: 25/06/2013. C-8906
I have changed my name from Ghulam Sabir Ghulam Mohiuddin to Shaikh Gulam Sabir Ghulam Mohiuddin as Per Affidavit. C-8920
I have changed my name from Dadan Aasma Mohamad Vazir, to ‘Dadan Asma Mohamad Vazir’ as per Affidavit Dated: 25/06/2013. C-8907
I have changed my name from Jins Francis Monappallil to Jins Francis Xavier as per Affidavit dated 21st June’’ 2013. C-8921
I have changed my name from Shahnaz Bano Mohammed Hanif, to ‘Qureshi Shehnaz Fayaz Ahmed’ as per Affidavit Dated: 01/07/2013. C-8908
I have changed my name from Karshan Khimji Patel to Karshan Khimji Hanat as per Gazette No. X-109748. C-8881
I Baskar have changed my name to Baskaran as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 01/06/13. C-8894
I Mohammad Farooque Abdul Hakim Ansari have changed my name to Mr. Farooq Abdul Hakim Ansari vide affdiavit dated 28th June 2013. C-8882
I T. Rajendra have changed my name to Thamotharun Rajendran as per deedpoll Affidavit dated : 29/06/13. C-8895
I have changed my name from Jeevan Joy, to ‘Jibin Joy’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 47300) Dated: 24/01/2013. C-8909
I Ashokkumar Ravjibhai Dudhat have changed my name to Ashokbhai Ravjibhai Dudhat as per Affidavit dated 01.07.2013. C-8896
I have changed my name from Safikunnisa Waris Ali Shah, to ‘Safikunnisa Abdul Karim Shah’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 90157) Dated: 21/03/2013. C-8910
I Nitu Kirshinlal Murpani have changed my name to Riddhimaa Manoje Tohliani vide affidavit/ deed poll dated 26 June 2013. C-8883 I have changed my name from Najaf Ali Amanat Ali to Mohammad Najaf Amanat Ali (Maharashtra Gazette No. U -62457 dated; March 14-20, 2013). C-8884 I have changed my name from Miss Sangita Bhaskar Sahu to Mrs. Sangeeta Shankar Panda as per affidavit dated 29 June 2013. C-8885 I have changed my name from Mr. Sankar Vishwanath Panda to Mr. Shankar Vishwanath Panda as per affidavit dated 29 June 2013. C-8886 I Kshayap Ghanshyam Verma have changed my name Karan Ghanshyam Verma. as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-86838) dated: Feb 24 – March 2, 2011. C-8887 I have changed my name from Sayrabanu Sayyed Sadullah Abdul Sattar Shaikh to Sayrabanu Sadullah Sayyed as per Affidavit No GM 430905. C-8888 I Vimla Alias Vidabai Thakurdas Mansukhani have changed my name to Vimla Thakurdas Mansukhani as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 29/06/13. C-8889
I have changed my name from Ms. Parveen Sayyed Ahmed Nazkani to Mrs. Shaikh Parveen Abdul Kader vide Affidavit dated 28-6-2013. Ornate-C-8877
I Rubina Ahmed Shaikh have changed my name to Rubeena Ahmed Shaikh as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No U-11675 dated : 30/05/13. C-8890
I have changed my name from Shanta Kumari To Sezal Sharma vide Gazette No. U-44789 dated January 10-16, 2013. Ornate-C-8878
I Girish Kantilal Thakkar have changed my name to Girishkumar Kantilal Bhojani as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No X-36944 dated : 09/09/10. C-8891
I have changed my name from Mrs. Poonam Yagnesh Vyas to Mrs. Dimple Yagnesh Vyas as per affidavit dated 1st July 2013. C-8897 I have changed my name from Mr. Yagneshbhai Ramniklal Vyas to Mr. Yagnesh Ramniklal Vyas as per affidavit dated 29 June 2013. C-8898 I have changed my name from Jyoti Pallaviben Kanaiyalal Upadhyaya to Pallavi Deepak Pancholi as per affidavit dated 29 June 2013. C-8899 I have changed my name from Malveenkaur Gurvinder Chandok, to ‘Sanjam Atul Nangia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 15018) Dated: 20/06/2013. C-8900 I have changed my name from Miss. Hafija Ismail Mansuri, to ‘Mrs. Hafiza Wasim Ansari’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/06/2013. C-8901 I have changed my name from Abdul Salam Alla Bux, to ‘Shaikh Abdul Salam Alla Bux’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/06/2013. C-8902 I have changed my name from Quadri Naseem Bi Siddique Husain, to ‘Shaikh Naseem Banu Abdul Salam’ as per Affidavit Dated: 29/06/2013. C-8903
I have changed my name from Rabia Abdul Karim Shah, to ‘Rabiya Samsher Ali Shah’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X90158) Dated: 21/03/2013. C-8911 I have changed my name from Abdul Karim Mohd. Siddque, to ‘Abdul Karim Mohd. Siddque Shah’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 2063) Dated: 14/06/2007. C-8912 I have changed my name from Riyaz Ahmed Mohd Ayyub to Riyaz Ahmed Mohd Ayyub Ansari as per gazette No. (U-9123) C-8913 I have changed my name from Mohamed Zafar Gulam Mohaed Ansari to Mohammed Zafar Gulam Mohammed Ansari as per gazette No. (U-9124) C-8914 I have changed my name from Neda Akhtar Hussain Shaikh to Nida Akhtar Husain Shaikh has per gazette No.(U-9125) C-8915
I have changed my name from Princy Paul Thommana to Princy Jins as per Affidavit dated 24th June’’ 2013. C-8922 I have changed my name from Princy Jins Monappallil to Princy Jins as per Affidavit dated 21st June’’ 2013. C-8923 I have changed my name from Francis Xavier Jins to Jins Francis Xavier as per Affidavit dated 21st June’’ 2013. C-8924 I have changed my name from Jacinta Manuel Arogya Swamy to Jaya Kumar Padyachi Vide Maharashtra Gazette (U 15550). C-8925 I have changed my name from Pramod Brijlal Shukla to Prabodh Brijlal Shukla as per Affidavit dated 01st July’’ 2013. C-8926 I have changed my name from Zubedaben Shamsuddin Maredia to Zubeda Shamsuddin Maredia as per Affidavit dated 29th June” 2013. C-8927 I have changed my name from Patang Chokha Kamble to Patangrao Chokha Kamble as per Affidavit dated 01st July” 2013. C-8928 I have changed my name from Pankajkumar Vithaldas Ved to Pankaj Vithaldas Ved as per Affidavit dated 01st July” 2013. C-8929 I have changed my name from Krishna Hanmant Yadhav to Krishnat Hanmant Yadav as per Affidavit dated 01st July” 2013. C-8930
I have changed my name from Akhtar Hussain Badul Khaliq Shaikh to Akhtar Husain Bagad Kasam Shaikh as per gazette No.(U-9126) C-8916
I have changed my name from Mohammed Zishan Ashrafali Sulapuram to Zeeshan Ashraf Ali Sularuram as per Affidavit. C-8931
I have changed my name from Najish Hussain Akhtar Hussain Shaikh to Najish Husain Akhtar Husain Shaikh as per gazette No.(U-9127) C-8917
I have changed my name from Mohammedrafi Ibrahim Shaikh to Rafique Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-8932
I have changed my name from Mrs Shehnaaz, to ‘Mrs Qureshi Shehnaaz Banu Mohammed Umar’ as per Affidavit Dated: 25/06/2013. C-8904
I have changed my name from Mohd Firoz Gulam Mohd to Mohammed Firoz Gulam Mohammed Khokawalla as per Affidavit dt: 29/06/2013. C-8918
I have changed my name from Tanna Pradeepkumar Mulji, to ‘Tanna Pradeep Mulji’ as per Affidavit Dated: 25/06/2013. C-8905
I have changed my name from Abdul Walli Abdul Rahim to Chaudhary Abdul Walli Abdul Rahim as per Affidavit C-8919
I have changed my name from Rahimatulla Kamruddin Shaikh to Rehmatullah Kamruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-8933 I have changed my name from Ahmed Waqqas Mansoori to Waqas Riyaz Mansoori as per Affidavit. C-8934
I have changed my name from Shagupta Baseer to Shagufta Baseer as per Affidavit C-8935 I have changed my name from Mohd Reyhan to Mohammed Rayyan Baseer as per Affidavit. C-8936 I have changed my name from Jagdeesha Narayan Salian to Jagdish Narayan Salian as per Affidavit. C-8937 I have changed my name from Ansar Ahmed Mohammed Ali to Ansar Ahmed Mohammed Hai Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-8938 I have changed my name from Sayda Khatoon to Shaheda Khatoon Mohammed Sharif Ansari as per Affidavit. C-8939 I have changed my name from Sakhiden Damaji Ravariya to Savita Damji Ravariya as per Affidavit. C-8940 I have changed my name from Jagdishbhai Bhagwandas Solanky to Jagdish Bhagwan Solanki as per Affidavit. C-8941 I have changed my name from Suresha Tukaram Kadam to Suresh Tukaram Kadam as per Affidavit. C-8942 I have changed my name from Bhavana Ramesh Vaskar to Bhavna Ramesh Waskar as per Affidavit. C-8943 I have changed my name from Preeti Kiran Sawratkar to Priti Kiran Sawratkar as per Affidavit. C-8944 I have changed my name from Pramod Kumar Joshi to Pramod Joshi as per Affidavit. C-8945 I have changed my name from Kumari Nishtha Mathur to Nishtha Mathur as per Affidavit. C-8946 I have changed my name from Kamalakar Anantrao Kadam to Kamlakar Anantrao Kadam as per Affidavit. C-8947 I have changed my name from Sunil Hariram Punjabi to Abubakar Hariram Punjabi as per Affidavit. C-8948 I have changed my name from Sanah Abdul-Kadar Saudagar to Sana Abdul-Kader Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-8949 I have changed my name from Mr.Sajit Javed Khan to Mr.Sajid Javed Khan as per Affidavit. C-8950 I have changed my name from Mr.Noor Mohd Miyajan to Mr.Noor Mohammed Miyajan Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-8951
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Investigations into murder of a autorickshaw driver in his vehicle throw up fact that another murder had been commmitted in the same autorickshaw a few years ago. The vehicle’s number plate only adds to the mystery
JINXED: This vehicle has seen two of its drivers killed brutally, the recent victim being Abraz Ansari (inset). a source from the Malwani police station. On Friday night, rickshaw driver Abraz Ansari (26) was murdered in his rickshaw MH02SA7302, while he was on his way to Pathadwadi, Malad. According to the police, the victim was a resident of Malad and would earn his living by driving the rickshaw he rented from its owner Jabbar Khan, and generally working the night shift.
An officer from the Malwani police station said that a sharp weapon, possibly a chopper, was used to slit Ansari’s throat, after which the assailant fled from the spot. A pedestrian passing by, saw him lying unconscious in a pool of blood, and alerted the locals and police after which Ansari was taken to the hospital, but was declared dead on admission. In 2006, rickshaw driver Shaukat Khan was murdered
in the same rickshaw by an unidentified assailant while he was working the night shift. Senior PI Abdul Rauf Sahikh from the Malwani police station said, “We have called in several suspects for an enquiry and are also speaking to Jabbar Khan who owns the rickshaw.” The Malwani Police has seized the auto, fearing that another murder might take place if it is allowed to stay on the streets.
Will reply to EC notice on July 6, says Munde 6... I will speak on the issue only after I give my reply," Munde told PTI. "I want reforms in the election process," Munde said without elaborating further. The Beed MP was speaking to reporters in Majalgaon tehsil of the district on the sidelines of a programme.
Azad Maidan police arrest two for passing lewd comments against women cops on helpline numbers
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By Kainaz Choksey he Azad Maidan police have finally managed to nab two culprits who would repeatedly call up the police helpline number since March, and pass lewd comments to the women cops on duty. The two accused, Shambhu Subhash Paswan (19) and Sagar Shivaji Surve (22) would persistently call up the Mumbai Police control rooms on 100 and 103 in the middle of the night and
racketeers, the team under the directions of Thane (rural) he Anti-Human Traffick- SP Anil Kumbhare has also ing Wing of the Thane launched an offensive against (rural) police has created a the menace of illegal immirecord of sorts. Barely nine grants. Apart from 12 contractors, a personnel (including five female staff ) total of 358 Bangladeshi naheaded by tionals who were found to be Assistant Po- illegally staying in the country lice Inspector have been arrested in 19 raids Atul Aher, and have been booked under working round the relevant sections of the Inthe clock for dian Passport and Foreigners the past six Act. “Armed with a network of months have managed to rescue 138 informers and help from women, including 47 minors NGOs, my team comprising a from the clutches of pimps lady PSI and seven constables who were operating organized under the instructions of SP prostitution rackets in the Kumbhare have been continuously working to curb prosrural parts of Thane district. The police team carried out titution activities and illegal 12 raids in the past six months stay of immigrants in the reto arrest 71 people including gion,” said Aher. The Anti-Human Traffickhigh profile pimps and booked them under the strin- ing Wing of the Thane (rural) gent Immoral Traffic (Preven- police has its head quarters tion) Act, 1956 (PITA). Apart near the Maxus Mall in from action against flesh trade Bhayandar (West).
The two accused Shambhu & Sagar pass comments to outrage the modesty of the women constables on duty. Krishna Prakash, Additional Commissioner of Police (South Region) said, “We began recording the calls received on the helpline number and based on the call details, we managed to track the loca-
tion of the accused. They have been arrested and booked under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). We are also investigating if their targets were only women police or other women as well.” While Paswan resides at Nari Seva Sadan Road, Surve, a taxidriver, is a resident of Pratiksha Nagar at Sion-Koliwada. The police suspect that there are 7 more people who are connected to the case. The duo was arrested on Sunday and produced in court on Monday after which they were let out on bail.
tions (2009 Lok Sabha polls) was Rs. 8 crore." "I hope no Election Commission official is present among the audience. Even if an Election Commission authority is present, six more months are to go for the Lok Sabha polls. Even if a case is filed, so be it," he had further said.
Sex-worker murdered in Juinagar By Amit Srivastav
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35-year-old slum woman believed to be involved in flesh trade was found murdered outside Juinagar railway station on Monday morning. According to the Nerul police, the victim identified as Basanti Pathan resided in a slum near Juinagar railway station. She was murdered by unidentified assailants on Sunday night and her body was dumped near the station. An official from the Nerul police station said that the woman was a sex-worker and would spend several hours every night luring customers
outside the railway station. However, on Sunday night she did not return at her usual time. Her husband Sattal Pathan then looked for her the next day and finally found her body near the railway station. “Sattal Pathan was a daily wage earner and was unemployed most of the time. This probably led Basanti to choose flesh trade to make easy money,” said an official from the Nerul police station. The Nerul police have booked a case of murder against unidentified persons under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and have sent the body for postmortem. amit.srivastav@afternoondc.in Manoj Singh
Speaking at a book release function presided by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi last Thursday in Mumbai, Munde had said "when I first contested the elections to Maharashtra Assembly in 1980, my expenses were Rs 9,000, of which Rs 7,000 was borne by the party. But my expenditure in the last elec-
enior BJP leader Gopinath Munde, who courted a controversy over his poll spending remark said he would reply to the show-cause notice served on him by the Election Commission on the issue on July 6. "I will reply to the Election Commission's notice on July
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By Zuber Ansari hile investigating the murder of a 26year old rickshaw driver whose throat was slit on Friday night by unidentified assailants, the Malwani police were shocked to discover that his was the second murder to take place in the vehicle. To add to their surprise, further investigations revealed that the first murder which took place in 2006 has still to be solved with no arrests having been made. The number plate of the rickshaw, MH02SA7302 seems to add more mystery to both murders. “There seems to be some connection between the rickshaw number plate and the two murders, considering 302 which are the last three digits of the number plate, are also the section of the Indian Penal Code applied for murder cases”, said
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THE GANGSTER IN PINK… The accused, who shot at gangster Abu Salem in Taloja Jail recently, Devendra Jagtap alias JD, is brought to the civil hospital for medical check-up, in Thane, on Monday.
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I have changed my name from Ashraf Ali Usman Ali to Ashraf Ali Usman Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-8971
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fter a 22-year-old video editor committed suicide at her Oshiwara residence, the police, on Monday, booked her former fiancé, a Delhi-based man, for allegedly forcing her to take the drastic step. No arrests have been made so far. According to the Oshiwara police, the deceased, Pallavi Jha was working as an editor on a television show featuring veteran actor Kader Khan. A native of Delhi, she came to the city on June 18 to further her career in the film industry. The police said that Jha was in a relationship with Shailendra Kumar (28) since the last six years. Jha and Kumar lived in the same locality in Delhi and after their families agreed on their marriage, the duo got engaged last year and was due to get married on November 25 last year. “As soon as they got engaged, Kumar started making dowry demands. He asked Jha to arrange for an apartment and a car or Rs.20 lakhs. Having had enough of the ha-
withdraw the complaint,” added Pathan. The police said that Kumar also produced some forged documents and submitted them in the Delhi court to show that Jha was in fact the one who had cheated him. He made forged copies of police complaints and told Jha that he had registered cases against her in Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. Jha came to the city in midJune and lived alone in a chawl at Adarsh Nagar in Oshiwara. Her friend from Delhi, Dhyansingh Kasana (33), who also works as a Pallavi Jha video editor here, would frerassment, she called off the quent her residence. “Kasana visited her resiwedding in November last year,” said N. Pathan, senior dence at 11 p.m. on Sunday inspector, Oshiwara police and after she did not respond to the door bell, he broke the station. “In December last year, she door down only to find her registered a complaint of hanging from the ceiling fan. rape and cheating against She was declared dead at Kumar at Madhuvihar police Cooper Hospital. No suicide station in Delhi. The matter is note was recovered,” said sub judice. However, even Pathan. The police said that Jha’s after the complaint was lodged, Kumar kept harass- mother and sister arrived in ing, threatening and verbally the city on Monday and the abusing her, asking her to body was handed over to
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Brutal highway murder solved Body was found in gutter along Eastern Express Highway near Kanjurmarg
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Police on Monday claimed to have cracked the murder case of a 34-yearold man, whose highly decomposed body was recovered from a drain at Kanjurmarg, with the arrest of three persons. The accused, identified as bus drivers Babloo Singh (32) and Sushil Kurade (27) and Riyaz Ahmad Ansari (34), an auto rickshaw driver. On May 16 last year, Kanjurmarg police had found a man’s decomposed body with brutal head injuries, in a drain on Eastern Express Highway (MumbaiThane Road). “The place where the body was dumped is a very secluded. A driving school trainer who had parked his vehicle along the road and had got down to relieve himself spotted the body after which the police was informed,” said Mahipat Indalkar, senior police inspector, Vikhroli police station. The Crime branch, which was also conducting parallel investigation, had a few weeks back identified the body as of Shivanand Pujari (34), a resident of Andheri. He was a habitual drunkard and a petty thief. The Vikhroli police have circulated his photographs to their counterparts in the
them. The preliminary cause of death is hanging, the police said. No external injuries were found on her body. “Her mother, Vandana, has alleged that Kumar pushed her to take the drastic step as he had been harassing her for several months. We have registered a case under section 306 of IPC for abetment of suicide. He should be arrested soon,” said Pathan.
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city. “We are investigating if there was any missing complaint registered in the city with the description of the body that was found,” said Indalkar. The deceased was wearing a vest and black coloured pant, police said. The police have registered a murder case against unidentified person in this regard, reports PTI. “A missing person’s complaint was registered at MIDC police station last year by Shivanand’s family after he went missing,” a Crime Branch officer said. According to the officer, the accused knew Pujari since long. He used to steal tape recorders and other tools from their vehicles to meet his expenditure. On May 12, the accused and the victim had drinks together in Babloo’s bus. A sudden quarrel erupted between the accused and Shivanand over stealing of their vehicle equipments, police said. The accused then drove him to Eastern Express Highway in the bus and murdered him with a heavy object before dumping his body in a nearby drain, police said. All the accused were arrested and handed over to Kanjurmarg police, the crime branch officer said.
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Save Water! Avoid Misuse of Water Freeway naming politics spills on to road… Workers of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday gathered near Panrajapol in Chembur, protesting and shouting slogans against the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) which has demanded that the newly inaugurated Eastern Freeway be named after the late Bal Thackeray. The NCP has been demanding that the Freeway be named after Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
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IRCTC’s SMS-based railway ticketing system, which started on June 28, is set to be a success By Kainaz Choksey
successful. Through this service, a customer can not only MS based ticketing sys- book tickets but also can tem has been effective search for stations, trains, since June 28, in order to availability, Passenger Name improve customer conven- Record enquiry (PNR), make ience and empower those cancellation etc. An SMS along with valid ID who do not have access to internet and cannot afford to in original can be used for travel, no printout is required. buy smart phones. Since the mobile penetraIndian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation’s tion in India has increased (IRCTC) efforts in making rapidly and more than 80 per railway ticket booking even cent people have mobile easier through SMS or menu phones, this new system will based Unstructured Supple- be helpful in enabling bookmentary Service Data (USSD) ing of tickets by masses themtechnology which works on selves. Railway Minister all mobile phones have been Mallikarjun Kharge said, “It
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1. SMS based booking through 139* Registration Register your mobile number with IRCTC as well as with your bank. Bank provides MMID (Mobile Money Identifier) & OTP (one time password) for authorization of payment. (More than 25 banks are providing this facility. For details, visit website: http://www.npci.org.in/bankmem ber.aspx.)
Booking Flow Send SMS, in the following syntax, to 139 BOOK <TrainNo><FromStn.Code><ToStn.C ode> <TravelDate (DDMM)><Class><PassengerName><Age><M/F>
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he famous Food Plaza at Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) has now turned controversial as the licensee M/s Goel and Goel has alleged that part of the plaza has been occupied by the unauthorised persons. The Railway authorities have preferred to distance itself from the tiff as the matter has reached to the court. As per the complaint lodge by Goel and Goel, the Food Plaza opposite platform no. 6 has been occupied by unauthorised persons. On December 30, last year around 5 a.m. a group of people barged in to the Food Plaza and forcibly removed the workers of Goel and Goel and took over operational control of the Food Plaza. This has created a grave risk to the safety and security of the passengers at a sensitive station like CST, the complaint has stated further.
PAY <Transaction ID as received><IMPS><Your MMID as received from the bank><OTP, your one time password received for this transaction><IRCTCUserID> and your ticket is booked.
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While internet access in India is only about 10 per cent, mobiles are now in easy reach and more than 80 per cent people in our country use mobile phones. Vinay Mittal, Chairman Railway Board, said, “The SMS based service will be improved further with provision of more payment options, user-friendly interface and value added services like alerts and updates since payment through mobiles is still in an evolving state and Commercial Banks, RBI and National Payment Corporation of India are working on pro-
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viding a safe, secured and quick payment mechanism through mobile. As the payment option mature and user gets accustomed to SMS booking, it has the potential of overtaking bookings through internet as well as counters.” With the passage of time, it
1. BSNL SIM card installed. 2. Java enabled mobile phone. 3. Andhra Bank Prepaid card. This is a menu driven application where user has to enter the details asked for in simple step-by-step process to get the ticket.
Registration Install the application. Select the Register option to get the mPIN. Booking Click the icon BSNL Prepaid Card Select Ticketing > Train (IRCTC) Fill up the journey details such as From stn, To Stn, Train No, DOJ, Class, Quota, passenger details. Enter the mPIN to get the ticket information. Helpline No. : +91-8801298038 Helpline Email : bsnl.support@pyrogroup.com
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CST food plaza mired in controversy According to advocate Razia Sheikh who is representing Goel and Goel, on December 30, 2012, some anti-social elements had ransacked the Food Plaza by trespassing and had snatched cash to the tune of approximately Rs.30,000 that was inside the cash counter and caused harm and injury to the workers of the Food Plaza. When approached to the Railway Police they refused to take any complaint of trespass against Raja Saheb and others. The entire group left the Food Plaza after threatening the workers and the proprietor of M/s Kishor H. Caterers. Next day both GRP and RPF took our complaint. “Goel and Goel was awarded lease of Food Plaza and the license for carrying
Licensed proprietors allege that part of the plaza has been occupied by unauthorised persons
on business at CST from October 01, 2009, to September 2316 by the said Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
is expected that mobile booking will surpass reserved ticket booking by all other modes like internet and counters. The user will have to get mobile money account opened from his/her bank or mobile money providing agencies as approved by the Reserve Bank of India.
Book your ticket through USSD: SMS based booking through BSNL
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will also help Railways in overcoming the menace of touting. This will particularly be useful for labourers and workers staying away from their home and who have to book tickets for travel to their native place.” In order to facilitate easy access, Indian Railways have been making efforts by expanding the passenger reservation system counters network. The online booking through IRCTC has grown up to about 45 per cent of total reserved tickets. This has eased the rush at counters to a great extent.
Corporation (IRCTC). Goel and Goel thereafter sub leased a part of the said Food Plaza. 75 per cent of the total
area to one M/s Kishor H. Caterers with the prior written consent and permission of the said IRCTC. In the remaining 25 per cent of the area of the Food Plaza Goel and Goel was carrying the business. But suddenly the incidence of forcefully occupying the food plaza took place. IRCTC was orally informed about the ransacking incident by Raja Saheb and his men. On the same day, the IRCTC sent its letter to senior inspector of RPF, CST informing about the trespassing incidence. However, the police have not taken any cognizance till today,” advocate Sheikh added further. While speaking to ADC, advocate Satyam Dube lawyer of Rajasaheb refuted all the allegations. He said, “We accept the fact that the license was
awarded to the Goel and Goel. But the as per the provision he can sublet the part to other party. As per the settlement the part of the amount is already paid. We have all the receipts with us. Not only that my client has electricity bills, ID is also issued to him by the Railways. The department has also conducted health check up in our premises. The allegations leveled by Goel and Goel on my client are totally baseless.” Repeated attempt to contact RPF officials turned futile. When this paper tried to contact the office of Group General Manager, IRCTC no official was ready to speak on this dispute. However, sources in the IRCTC said that after repeated complaints from Goel and Goel a letter was written to the RPF asking them to initiate necessary action. Now this matter has reached the court we have also decided to go slow on this issue.
MOVING MOSQUE
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CIDCO had shifted the plot for the mosque from Sector 8 to Sector 14 in Sanpada after residents protested. Now, residents of Sector 14 demand that it be shifted elsewhere By Amit Srivastav
cials requesting them to repeal their decision. Recently, CIDCO allotted a fter the Akhil Sanpada Rahiwasi Mahasangh plot at Sector 14 in Sanpada (ASRM) protested to the Tajumiya Muslim Trust against the allotment of a plot to construct a mosque, after of land for a mosque at Sector residents from Sector 8 had 8 and had it moved to Sector opposed its construction in 14, the Palm Beach Residents their vicinity and protested at Association (PBRA) has now CIDCO Bhawan on March 6, opposed City and Industrial 2013, on the grounds that Development Corporation there was not enough of a Ltd’s (CIDCO) decision of al- Muslim presence in the area. According to Palm Beach lotting a piece of land for the mosque within their node. residents, residents from SecThe resident association has tors 14 to 19 have been opwritten letters to CIDCO offi- posing the decision as these
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More efforts to control MDR TB By A Staff Reporter
Municipal Commissioner, Manisha Mhaiskar. GeneXpert is a device used hile the BMC is making attempts to keep Mum- to detect MDR TB. Answering questions baikars safe from tuberculosis (TB), it looks like more efforts about doctors and other staff are needed to keep the multi- working in civic hospitals contracting TB, and their drug-resistant TB (MDR TB) preference to seek treatment under control. Acknowledging the fact in private hospitals rather that MDR TB has been a than registering themselves major issue in the city for the under the Revised National last two years, the BMC says TB Control Programme that the rise in cases is pri- (RNTCP), the BMC’s TB offimarily because of better de- cer Dr. Minnie Khetrapal tection rates owing to said, “It is due to the stigma advanced techniques of diag- attached to this disease. These doctors want to keep nosis in the city. While in 2010, 53 cases of things under wraps and MDR TB were reported, the avoid treatment under dinumber increased to 181 in rectly observed therapy 2011 with 6 deaths. In 2012, (DOT) because they don’t there were 2195 cases of want others to know that MDR TB and 48 deaths, while they are suffering from TB.” Recently, Dr. Samidha in the first five months of 2013, there have already been Khandare (24) a doctor from 1300 cases of MDR TB and 16 the BMC run Sion hospital succumbed to multi-drug redeaths recorded. “After a GeneXpert testing sistant tuberculosis of the machine was installed in Go- brain. The BMC as part of its efvandi’s Shatabdi Hospital, the detection rate of MDR TB forts also plans to give a procases at an early stage has be- tein rich diet to resident come better,” said Additional doctors in the BMC hospitals
areas do not have enough of a Muslim presence and they feel that there is no need of a mosque in the vicinity. Last time around 5,000 residents of the Sanpada node, under the ASRM, protested in front of the CIDCO Bhawan in Belapur. “We have demanded the reversal of the decision since the node doesn’t have enough presence of the particular community for a need of a separate mosque,” said Sanjay Jadhav, member of the PBRA. Vishwanath Salian | ADC
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CIDCO had allotted a plot admeasuring 700 sq. m at Sector 8 in Sanpada, to the Tajumiya Muslim Trust to construct a mosque. According to the ASRM, about 98 per cent of residents in the node are Hindus and only two per cent are from a minority background. The residents also claimed that the vicinity already houses a mosque at Sector 5, and allowing another mosque within a half kilometer range would be unacceptable. amit.srivastav@afternoondc.in
Mumbai realty unaffordable: Survey T
COP FOR A CAUSE… Former DGP A.N. Roy (left) at the inauguration of a new clinic to treat Clubfoot Deformities at the B.J. Wadia Hospital, Parel. Clubfoot is a congenital deformity of multi-factorial origin whose exact causative mechanism is still unknown and hence can not be prevented. With an overall incidence of one in 1,000 births, it is estimated that over 2,00,000 children are born with Clubfoot worldwide and more than 50,000 children are born with Clubfoot in India. Over 3,700 children are born with Clubfoot in Maharashtra alone every year. Neglected Clubfoot can lead to a lifetime of disability.
he real estate market in Mumbai continues to be the most unaffordable with 29 per cent of the city's under-construction units priced at over Rs 1 crore, real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank said in a report. This is against 11 per cent and 5 per cent for the National Capital Region and Bengaluru markets, respectively, the report said. "Incessant price rise and higher concentration of premium projects with a ticket size of more than Rs 1 crore in new launches have limited the purchasing ability of home buyers resulting in a decelerating rate of absorption over the previous four quarters," the report said. Only 48 per cent of the city's under-construction units are below the Rs 50 lakh mark.
AFRAID OF REPRIMAND, Corpse found inside TEENAGER FLEES HOME water tanker in Mulund
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left for his native place. When he returned home on
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ear of being pulled up by his father for bunking his Std XI examination, a 17year-old boy ran away from home in Bhayandar on 19, June and is missing for twelve days now. A missing persons report has been registered in this context at the Bhayandar police station. Identified as Sanjay Suryavanshi (17), the student is a F.Y.J.C (Science) student of Abhinav College in Bhayandar (East). Sanjay had apparently stayed away from the final examinations held in April and had immediately
Sanjay Suryavanshi
June 15, his father insisted on seeing his mark-sheet but Sanjay killed time by giving evasive replies. However on June 19, when his father asked him to accompany him to college, Sanjay left home to promising to bring his mark-sheet, but when he failed to return a missing persons complaint was registered at the Bhayandar police station. Investigations carried out with the college management revealed that Sanjay, had not only missed his exams but was a frequent absentee in this academic year.
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he body of a 17-year-old boy was found in a water tanker in Mulund on Monday morning following which the police have begun investigations and have also detained one person. The body was found with strangulation marks on the neck but cops are yet to register a murder case and are awaiting post mortem reports from the doctors to decide the further course of action. According to the police,
Ram Kailash Chavan was found dead in the cabin of the water tanker (MH-04-EN6643) between 7.30 to 8 a.m. on Monday on the Eastern Express Highway. “He was dead when found and we could observe strangulation marks around his neck. We have sent the body for a post mortem to the Rajawadi Hospital who will ascertain the cause of death and give us a report. An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has currently been registered in the case,” said an officer from Mulund police station.
Police added that Ram had come to Mumbai around two months ago and used to often visit some of his relatives at Vaishali Nagar in Mulund west. He worked as a cleaner in the tanker, owners of which are currently being questioned by the police. A person, Sharma, has been detained for questioning but cops are refusing to divulge any further details on the detainee. “He is yet to be arrested and it would be inappropriate to reveal his complete identity,” added the officer.
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Man-made disaster plays havoc
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“A country that relies on aid? Death is better than that. It stops you from achieving your potential, just as colonialism did.” — Imran Khan
Inaction on part of CM led to disaster
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CCUSING fingers are being pointed at Vijay Bahuguna, chief minister of Uttarakhand: It is being said that it is his lack of action before and after the flood that has led to the disaster in the state. The CM does not seem to be unduly worried about the huge devastation that has taken place. He has declared that the floods have been caused due to ‘nature’s fury’. Not many people believe what he has said: Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Sushma Swaraj has stated he has ‘done nothing’. There are many who are convinced that it was a man-made disaster. The MET in Uttarakhand has said that it has issued an advisory before the heavy rains came: It had said that the yatra should be postponed. The chief minister ignored the warning. Locals in Uttarakhand are complaining that the government is doing nothing for them. The survivors have lost their all and are now exposed to cold and hunger. Only a few relief camps have been set up and assistance the locals are getting is very poor. And the chief minister has categorically stated that people and parties from elsewhere in India should not do relief work on their own but should contact him and his officers and give their contributions to them. It is clear something is wrong with the relief work being done in Uttarakhand. The Centre should take greater interest in this regard. Massive relief and rehabilitation work is required in Uttarakhand and the Centre should not only allocate funds but also entrust its agencies to be hugely involved in the relief and rehabilitation work.
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OT long ago, a disaster in any part of the country would elicit national response. People would go door-to-door to collect money, clothes, utensils, medicines and many other things of daily use to transmit through agencies which were voluntarily engaged in relief and rehabilitation work. The attitude has changed in the last few years. People are, no doubt, concerned and sympathetic. But there is no countrywide effort to organise help. The atmosphere is no more animated with the zeal which I recall used to be there. Take the example of Uttarakhand. The devastation has been on a massive scale. More than 5,000 people have reportedly died and the material loss runs into hundreds of crores of rupees. Yet the reaction has been tepid. Efforts are visible on individual scale. But the nation as such is not concerned. Particularly, the states in the south and the east have shown less involvement. The governments, both in the hilly state of Uttarakhand and at the Centre, were too late to respond and had no clue what to do. Even after 10 days of the disaster, 20,000 people were stranded at different places. What dominated the discussion was not the scale of assistance but whether it was man-made or the nature’s fury. Of course, it was man-made. The reasons are obvious.
No foreign country offered to help The trees to accommodate the ever growing bureaucracy were cut. The de-silting of river is out of any government’s agenda. The National Disaster Management Board was tried for the first time and found wanting. Political parties have done nothing concrete except politicising the tragedy. The official appeal to contribute to the Prime Minister’s Relief fund has been issued as a matter of routine. Surprisingly, no foreign country has offered help to evacuate the stranded people, much less any material assistance. Pakistan has missed a golden opportunity to befriend the common Indian. Islamabad should have sent trucks of food and medicines to the Wagha border. New Delhi would have lost face if it had stopped the aid. If one were to analyse the tragedy, one would come to the conclusion that the nation has lost sensitivity. Different states have over the years become islands by themselves and there is hardly any tragedy which transcends
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the border. When it came to rescuing the victims, states like West Bengal and Gujarat preferred to evacuate the habitants of their own area. The absence of national feeling may well be the reason that every state is putting up dams in catchment areas. They think that the consequential loss is to other states not to them. And so many dams have come up that they are counterproductive. Of course, the money spent has enough leeway for corruption at political and official levels. The land and timber mafias have played havoc at the expense of the nation. The countrywide coordination is possible
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The only bright side is the work done by the army and the air force. They evacuated thousands of people stuck at different places. The survivors in fact narrated the difference between the government which did not do anything and the army and air force which rescued them and gave food and shelter. One air force helicopter, engaged in rescue operation, crashed because of bad weather. Twenty lives were lost. India is a heartless state. Over the years, it has deteriorated in values. There is not a semblance of idealism left to talk about social justice or to lift the lower half to the level where it can lead a viable living. Poverty, unemployment and malnutrition, signs of a decaying society, are increasing day by day. We are, almost back to the Hindu growth rate of 4 per cent. A dollar fetches Rs. 60. In fact, the rupee is in shambles. Today’s spectacle of poor growth and the dismal future is because political parties have catered to their fiefdoms without keeping before them the picture of India on the whole or the growth of every sector or every area. Unfortunately, the parties have not realised that their politics may feather their nests but would not take the country forward.
Cong, BJP must come together now
Both the Congress and the BJP, the two main parties are most to blame. They have at the level of environment ministry. It can seen to it that they do not compromise even also ensure that ecology is not disturbed. But though a bit of cooperation would have done the ministry is so much under pressure from wonders. Parliament has been more or less different lobbies and state governments that standstill. No business has been transacted it has become only a signing authority. The session after session, creating a new record of area around Uttarakhand is so fragile that the inactivity. The parties admit this and some central government did not want to disturb leading members have no hesitation in saythe ecology. ing so in private. Yet they do not cross the line But both political parties, the Congress and even word-wise in the House lest it should the BJP, joined hands to have the proposal harm them. scuttled. India does not have much leeway. The And the behaviour of the people in Ut- speed with which we are going down the hill tarakhand itself was inhuman. There are in- indicates a ruin of great magnitude. There is stances to show how shopkeepers charged every reason why the two main parties exorbitant prices for things of daily use. A bis- should come together to take the country furcuit packet was sold for Rs. 200. A loaf of ther. They should at least have a joint action bread was priced at Rs. 100. There are in- on the rehabilitation of victims. But that stances of looting and even molesting of would require a stand above party line. women. One woman required medical help. In today’s approach to occupy the kursi, it But her gold chain was pulled from her neck is difficult to imagine that any political party and she was left bleeding. would place the national interest first. Even Even sadhus and sants made most of the several disasters like the one at Uttarakhand situation, robbing money and ornaments cannot change the thinking of political parfrom the deceased. ties. It is tragic, but true.
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niversal Compulsory Service is not a political accident, but the furthest limit of the contradiction inherent in the social conception of life — origin of authority in society — basis of authority is physical violence — to be able to perform its acts of violence authority needs a special organization — the army — authority, that is, violence, is the principle which is destroying the social conception of life — attitude of authority to the masses, that is, attitude of government to working oppressed classes — governments try to foster in working classes the idea that state force is necessary to defend them from external enemies — but the army is principally needed to preserve government from its own subjects. The working classes — speech of M. de Caprivi — all privileges of ruling classes based on violence — the increase of armies up to point of universal service — universal compulsory service destroys all the advantages of social life, which government is intended to preserve — compulsory service is the furthest limit of submission, since in name of the state it requires sacrifice of all
binations without any modification of the inner order of life. This is absolutely incorrect. Universal military service is only the internal inconsistency inherent in the social conception of life, carried to its furthest limits, and becoming evident when a certain stage of material development is reached. The social conception of life, we have seen, consists in the transfer of the aim of life from the individual to groups and their maintenance — to the tribe, family, race, or state. In the social conception of life it is supposed that since the aim of life is found in complex, and developing in the same direc- groups of individuals, individuals will voltion, and increases the inconsistencies and untarily sacrifice their own interests for the the sufferings of men, brings them to the interests of the group. And so it has been, limit beyond which they cannot go. This fur- and still is, in fact, in certain groups, the disthest limit of inconsistency is universal tinction being that they are the most primitive forms of association in the family or compulsory military service. It is usually supposed that universal mili- tribe or race, or even in the patriarchal state. tary service and the increased armaments Through tradition handed down by educaconnected with it, as well as the resulting in- tion and supported by religious sentiment, crease of taxes and national debts, are a individuals without compulsion merged passing phenomenon, produced by the par- their interests in the interest of the group ticular political situation of Europe, and that and sacrificed their own good for the gen— Leo Tolstoy it may be removed by certain political com- eral welfare. that can be precious to a man. Is government necessary? — the sacrifices demanded by government in compulsory service have no longer any reasonable basis — and there is more advantage to be gained by not submitting to the demands of the state than by submitting to them. Educated people of the upper classes are trying to stifle the ever-growing sense of the necessity of transforming the existing social order. But life, which goes on growing more
MATTER & SPIRIT
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U’khand govt. should have heeded to MET advice IT is nauseating to see the Speaker of the Uttarakhand Assembly suddenly emerging from nowhere to claim that the death toll in the calamity is over 10,000, according to the information available with him. This, at the most trying time when a few thousands of the stranded pilgrims at Badrinath are still to be evacuated and the major task of rehabilitating the locals and rebuilding the infrastructure in the state is staring at the government, is reprehensible. It now transpires that the state government did not take seriously the FATAL MISTAKE: The state’s authorities were informed well in advance, by the categorical warnings by the Mete- weather gurus, that there would be incessant rains in the region from June 13-15. But orological department (MET) they ignored the warning. about the possibility of heavy TV channels to convey the warnrains on June 13, 14 and 15 and lives, both human and of liveings in time. their advice to postpone the stock. If quick cleaning is not un‘Chardham Yatra’ by four days. It — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane dertaken of the area the next was indeed a serious lapse on the round of disaster would be even part of the state administration more severe and that would be but, it also needs to be stated that the disaster of epidemic. The forthe weather forecasts by the Met. mer calamity was avoidable too IF the disaster in the hills was a department do not have much of but then with nature’s interven50-50 joint venture (JV) between a credibility with the public and tion it couldn’t, but then the disasnature and man (though our selfthis needs to be rectified by ter in waiting i.e. the outbreak of less and humble politicians give forecasting the weather more an epidemic is certainly avoidable the entire credit to the former) reliably using Doppler Radar if work is started immediately. In which saw thousands perish, the as suggested by many, including this regard NGOs should come next one which seems to be just the Prime Minister. In this particround the corner will be a 100 per forward as waiting for the governular important case, the Met dement to act would be another cent (man-made) undertaking. partment could have utilised the The disaster has left a huge loss of “disastrous” decision. Govern-
PM should retire now THE UPA-led Congress Party maybe called a so-called secular party, but it is not a good ruling party. The Christians and the Muslims, who have been voting for them since the last 66 years should realise this. The Congress has looted the country and they are still looting it. It is a government full of corruption, scams and scandals. If Rahul Gandhi thinks he is going to become the next Prime Minister of India, he is absolutely wrong. His mom, his sister and he made very big speeches before elections but did not fulfil any of them once they won and came into power. Old man Manmohan Singh should retire from his post. He should go to the Himalayas and spend his old age there taking Sonia Gandhi and her children—Rahul and Priyanka— along with him.
has been a sharp decline in numbers of double-decker buses in the city. In April 2006, there were 227 double-deckers in the OF BEST fleet. That reduced LETTER THE DAY to 171 in April 2008 and 134 in July 2009 and now just 122 ply on the city roads. As per BEST official, that the cost of operation of double-deckers is around Rs.70 per km. as against Rs.45 for a singledecker. They require two conductors and the carrying capacity is 91 passengers. Maintainence cost is also over Rs.50,000 a year. The BEST and Mumbaikars should be proud of its double-decker history. Authorities should preserve the history and should carefully preserve the 1938-built chassis in the BEST heritage museum. — Probir Kumar Bose, New Panvel
— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada
IT is utter shame to go beyond the limit on foreign nationals coming to India. Even though such types of atrocities are taking place all over India, the state of Goa tops the list.
— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai
— Abdul Monim, Vashi
IT is very heartening to learn how tactfully and with huge risks the IAF pilots are flying out to reach to those marooned at most difficult locations like on the Kedarnath mountain region. The story of the first sortie undertaken by the Wing Commander Yunus, involving in the evacuation of the pilgrims stuck in Kedar shrine is indeed hair-raising. The spirit of this pilot is commendable as far as his intent is concerned. Those who have visited this shrine at 12,975 ft altitude are aware of how undulating and difficult it is to scale, whether by a pony or on foot, as at places the pathway, mostly wet, is less than a foot and a half wide and that too if one skids, will straight away plunge thousands of feet down to the river Alakananda, torrentially flowing along the steep slopes. I salute Wing Commander Yunus Influx of foreign tourists coming to India is increasing day by day. This is due to the fact that India has many interesting tourist spots and the cost of living is cheap compared to other countries. Hotel rooms at cheap rates and the hospitality of Indians gives them enough courage to come to India again and again. It is time to make our laws against women’s abuse more stringent so that foreigners will visit our country fearlessly and enjoy our hospitality. Time to end this nonsense. — Anandambal Subramaniam, Chennai
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and the IAF for reaching out so courageously to these hapless souls while they are in the lurch .
City’s suicide count alarming IT is very sad that both men and women take the extreme step of committing suicide when they face failure in life. Mumbai stands
WHEN people suffer in the flash floods in Uttarakhand region, BCCI announced awards in huge packet of money. Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) announced cash reward of rupees one crore each for every member of Indian cricket team for winning ICC Champions Trophy with another rupees 30 lakh each for the supporting staff. Announcement comes at a time when money is most needed for relief and rehabilitation work in Uttarakhand making thousands homeless and deprived of their livelihood. Cricket players are already earning a lot through advertisements and ‘auction-money’ received from an admittedly scandalous Indian Premier League (IPL). When people suffer in Uttarakhand, we are ready to give our cricketers loads of money but do not even think of the sufferings the victims are undergoing every day out there. — S. Abisheck Ramaswamy, Sanpada
fourth in the list of people committing suicide in the nation. It is time to have counselling session for students, housewives and businessmen to combat suicidal tendency with grit and determination. After all, failure is part and parcel of life and failure is alss the stepping stone for success. NGOs should come forward and help out men and women to come out of the shell and desist from committing suicide. After all suicide is not the the be all and end all for all the problems. One has to face fire with fire and come out successful in life. Suicide is a cowardly action. Chennai stands first in suicides in India and if we leave the stage as it is, the suicide rates will be the highest in Mumbai in the years to come. — Jayanthy Subramaniam, Sanpada
HSC, SSC students relieved
A VERY warm congratulation to the Education Minister Rajendra Darda for bringing out a relief package of holidays for HSC and SSC students MUMBAI’S iconic double-decker appearing for their board exams in bus celebrates its 75 years in the the year 2014, implementing three city. This bus is the pride of Mum- days’ off between physics, chembaikars. The bus was introduced in istry, biology and maths papers. Mumbai in 1937 to accommodate This step is the result of complaints more passangers. These buses are from the students and parents that already restricted in the city. There there was not enough time for the revision of these major subjects, thereby leading to a low marks score among the students, ultimately affecting their overall percentage. Darda will surely get the blessings of the students and their parents for this commendable introduction. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili
Pride of the city!
— Mansoor Umer Darvesh, Jogeshwari
Wimbledon saw early exits DIAMOND JUBILEE! The chassis of the double-decker bus should be preserved in the BEST’s heritage museum.
an upset in early rounds is a disaster. Rafael Nadal suffered defeat against 135th ranked Steve Darcis and Roger Federer lost in four sets to unfancied Ukarainian Sergly Stakhovsky in the second round. Thus two top ranked players are out of Wimbledon this year. Injuries to the players also caused many withdrawals this year. Maria Sharapova slips and slides out in women’s singles to M. Larchar de Brito in straight sets. Winning ways at Wimbledon is to play a safe game.
ment and opposition (i.e. politicians in general) have the tendency to “act” only after the mishap has occurred and even that action is more of a verbal mudslinging on each other.
TENNIS is an individual game as far singles is concerned and in the Wimbledon Championships, the stakes are very high. This year’s Wimbledon matches saw early upsets in men’s and women’s singles matches. It is normal that after topping the ranking for years, getting
BIJLI DIED A MISERABLE DEATH! SAD to read about the death of Bijli, the ailing 58-year-old female elephant who collapsed on a road on June 11 after years of neglect by his owners who forced her to beg for 50 years on the streets of Mumbai and Thane and to take part in weddings, paying little attention to her health or diet. After she sustained injuries in an accident and collapsed, veterinary doctors tried their best to save her but they failed to save Bijli who also suffered from obesity due to bad diet, degenerative joints and osteoporosis. It has been observed that captive elephants are cruelly treated and forced to beg by their owners and that should be stopped immediately so that no more Bijlis die in such cruel conditions. I am of the opinion that forest department must be very careful while granting li-
BLATANTLY MISUSED: Bijli was legally owned by Mulund resident Ramdevi Goswami, who used to take her to religious functions and other events to beg, paying little attention to her health or diet. cense to private owners. There should be a condition that the animals will not be made to work at weddings even if they are rented. It has been proved by a report that Bijli had to walk over
a hundred miles to attend weddings at various places and had injured herself during one of these journeys, which ultimately led to her demise. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai
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resident Pranab Mukherjee called Vasantrao Naik not only a ‘Great Son of Maharashtra’ but also a ‘Great Son of India’ and said Naik’s contribution in various fields were not only restricted to the development of Maharashtra but to the whole country. The President was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Birth Centenary Celebrations of Vasantrao Naik, former chief minister of Maharashtra. The President said today
President Pranab Mukharjee releases special commemorative postage stamp on former CM Late Vasantrao Naik to mark his birth anniversary celebration in Mumbai on Monday. Also seen in the picture are Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, CM Prithviraj Chavan and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde.
we talk about Employment Guarantee Programme in rural areas but it was Naik who had first introduced the scheme during the time of two famines in the State. The scheme now has been accepted and is being implemented in the whole country. Mukherjee also released a Postal Cover in the honour of Vasantrao Naik. Speaking on the occasion various speakers including Union Ministers, Sharad Pawar, Sushilkumar Shinde and Praful Patel outlined the contributions of Vasantrao
Naik in the fields of agriculture, integration of various regions of the state and his courage in facing drought in the state from which he brought out the employment guarantee scheme. They also pointed out Naik made Maharashtra self-sufficient in food production. He had also established four agricultural universities in the state. Pointing out that Naik was the Chief Minister continuously for more than 11 years, They also said as a result of Naik’s efforts Maharashtra became a progressive and in-
dustrialised state that it is today. Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said that the Parbhani Agriculture University will be named after Vasantrao Naik. He also said memorials were being established in his native village and Pusad town. He also said a museum is also planned to be set up to the College that he attended. Governor K. Sankaranarayanan released a book titled ‘Chaturastra’ meaning of ‘All-rounder’ on the selected speeches of Vasantrao Naik.
‘Suraj not responsible for Jiah’s suicide’ Continued from pg 1 «
Observations of the High Court while granting bail...
Jiah must have been impulsive and so Suraj cannot be held solely responsible for her suicide. The question is if the script recovered from the deceased’s house is addressed to the applicant (Suraj) or is it just extracts from her diary? Whether the recovered letter can be called suicide note at all? It should be noted that the letter written by Jiah never reached the applicant. She was in the relationship on her own volition. It cannot be ignored that Jiah had suicidal tendencies. The applicant (Suraj) has been in jail for 21 days and there was no need for further incarceration.
abortion. While granting bail to Suraj, the court asked him to pay a surety of Rs.50,000 and directed him to surrender his passport and appear before the Juhu police every alternate day. Raising serious doubts on whether the letter found by Rabiyah can even be deemed a suicide note at all, Justice Sadhana Jadhav of the Bombay High Court said, “There is no doubt that the suicide of the young girl was very unfortunate. However, she must have been impulsive and so Suraj cannot be held solely responsible for her suicide. The letter, purportedly written by Jiah and recovered from her house, could not be taken as a suicide note as it is not addressed to anyone and
is not dated. The question is if the script recovered from the deceased’s house is addressed to the applicant (Suraj) or is it just extracts from her diary? Whether it can be called suicide note at all? When there is no date on it can it be linked to the day she committed suicide? Also, it should be noted that the letter written by Jiah never reached the applicant. Therefore it cannot be said that the emotions expressed in the letter ever reached the applicant.” The court also held that in this case, the applicant never nurtured an intent or ‘mens rea’ (motive of the crime) to push the girl to commit suicide. Justice Sadhana said, “She was in the relationship on her own volition. It all depends on the psyche of the person. It cannot be ignored that Jiah had suicidal ten-
dencies. Earlier also she had attempted suicide and it was the applicant who took care of her. The deceased’s mother was not even aware of this incident. It was clear that the deceased was extremely possessive of Suraj, who was focusing on his career and hence could not give much time to Jiah. It also appears that on the day of the incident there was some misunderstanding between the deceased and applicant due to which Jiah was in a rage of fury. This boy has been in jail for 21 days and there was no need for further incarceration. Suraj, lodged in Arthur Road prison in central Mumbai, had said in his bail plea that he and Jiah were in a consensual relationship and the letter was being misused by Rabiyah.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in Vishwanath Salian | ADC
BACKDOOR ENTRY Continued from pg 1 « scheduled to be held on July 6. Members will be co-opted according to the strength of each party in the house. Even as the new norms issued by the urban development department, clearly states people aspiring for co-opted seats should have to be former commissioners, NGO representatives or should be lawyers, engineers or doctors, almost all the parties have followed the traditional ritual by nominating politicians, mainly those defeated at the hustings, as a rehabilitation gesture. Among the five members to be co-opted, two are expected to be from the NCP, while the Shiv Sena, Congress and BJP will have one nominated member each. However the BJP which has an equivalent strength with NCP (both have 28 members each) has stake its claim over two seats. On the virtue of their current status of being the single largest party
in the house, the BJP has sought the intervention of the judiciary, the hearing of which is scheduled on July 4 -- two days ahead of the special general body meet. It should be noted that except the BJP, group leaders of all parties including Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena have submitted the names of nominees to the municipal commissioner. While NCP is being represented by Bhagwati Sharma and Prakash Thakur, the Shiv Sena and Congress have nominated Dhanesh Patil and Dinesh Nalavade, respectively. Interestingly, all these nominees have suffered humiliating defeats in the civic elections. Even as BJP stayed away from the nomination process to register their protest, it is the only party to introduce new faces including Dr Sushil Agarwal and Hemant Mhatre. Political observers believe that the as per law the NCP is entitled to get two seats and it is the Mayor who will have a final say in the special general body meeting.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS: Former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam at the first year anniversary celebrations of the Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CeMAST) which is India’s first of its kind multi speciality training centre that uses innovative training technical skills for educating doctors, at Mahalaxmi on Monday. CeMAST has adopted a unique methodology where they actually get animal cadaver organs, simulate the tissues using a device and make them alive and artificially bleed so that the surgeons can get hands on experience in surgery before they practice on any human being, because as of now, minimal access surgery training is not a part of the medical curriculum. CeMAST is an autonomous, not for commerce and not for profit learning centre, run by surgeons for surgeons. Also CeMAST courses have been recognized by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, as a soft skills learning center for fellowship courses in Minimal Access Surgery.
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pg 16-17 We tell you how you can be a good worker during the monsoon
pg 19 Read our tips before referring to the internet to find out what your symptoms mean
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>> We put doctors from the city in the patient’s chair and find out what they look for in a doctor
Tables Turned What happens when doctors fall ill? Rhea Dhanbhoora & Dev Goswami ask doctors around the city what they look for in a doctor when they need medical help for themselves or their family
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Nuclear medicine) “i ask around the fraternity.” “I would ask my associate doctors about who I should consult. I’d look for reputation, experience and qualifications.” essential: The consultant & chief of Nuclear Medicine at Seven Hills Hospital and director of Medcare Institute of diagnostic feels that body imaging scans are essential for cancer patients. Unnecessary: “Each test is based on a scientifically proven technology. So, if it is recommended to you by a reputed doctor, then it is only going to help.”
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“someone i know.” “I prefer choosing a doctor known to be competent through my personal experience with him, or I choose a doctor recommended by a colleague. I would avoid big names — they come with too much baggage,” says the consulting surgeon and medical director at Nirmaya Hospital. essential: Complete blood count test and thyroid simulating hormone test. Unnecessary: The IgG / IgM test for Tuberculosis has a high incidence of giving inaccurate results.
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“a doctor needs to put his ego aside while treating his/her patients.” For Dr. Rashmi, a specialist physician at Ra Skin & Aesthetics clinic, her judgement of a good doctor was formed during her childhood, with Dr. Rama Swamy. She says, “He was old school; he believed in clinical examination and diagnosis first and then maybe supporting it with tests. And the day my mom took me to him to proudly announce that her daughter could also be a doctor, he told me, ‘never hesitate to say you don’t know and refer a patient to a relevant colleague; it is impossible to know it all, that is the difference between a good and an excellent doctor.’ So, I don’t let my ego get in the way if I feel that I need more reference or help of another a doctor from a different specialty. Beyond this, it is genuine concern, compassion and sincere effort in updating and delivering the best to your patients.” essential: Cancer markers at the specific age that your doctor advises. Unnecessary: Complete blood count every time you fall sick. It’s not necessary.
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(general physician) “a doctor who i trust.” A general physician at Kohinoor Hospital, Dr. Sharat tells us that when choosing his doctor, he would prefer to visit someone whom he knows personally, who is trustworthy, and whose work he thinks is completely genuine. essential: According to him, stress tests are quite important as the test is an indicative window for all other illnesses. This test is not taken seriously. Unnecessary: I don’t think frequent blanket health check-ups are essential. Getting a diagnosis and then going for a test customised for the symptoms is more result oriented.
Dr. JaYashree ToDkar (Director of bariatric and metabolic surgery) “Clear doubts with my doctor friends.” “I choose to go to a specialist in a particular field, provided I know the diagnosis. If I have doubts about the diagnosis, I speak to my doctor friends who can help me in that particular field,” says the doctor from Dr. LH Hiranandani and Kohinoor hospitals. essential: I feel that to arrive at a diagnosis, all clinical examinations are really important. Unnecessary: All examinations are important. So, I don’t think that there are any tests that are not necessary. Dr NiDhi DhawaN (eNT surgeon)
“a well-informed and honest doctor.” “I would be likely to choose another doctor only for specialised areas and not for conditions such as fever. I prefer doctors who are well-informed, honest and sincere.” essential: The ENT surgeon at Shroff’s Hospital says that she can’t make a blanket statement about what tests are absolutely essential or not. Unnecessary: Tests do not replace clinical skill and while they can be effective tools in the hands of good clinicians, they can be useless in the hands of a doctor who does not have a specific thought while ordering the tests. However, such situations are rare.
(homeopath) “experience is important.” Clinical director of Imperial Clinics, Dr. Shreepad says, “Whenever somebody at home is ill, I’ll try to treat them myself. Being a homeopath, my family has learnt the tactics to cure themselves. If at all there is a serious health issue, we instantly visit the specialised doctors. Being a specialist I do have a lot of knowledge and try to curb the illness at home. If I had to look for another doctor, I’d look for expertise and the doctor’s personal experience over the years, not just word of mouth.” essential: Blood tests and full body checkups. Unnecessary: One’s health is precious so, I wouldn’t hesitate to take any test to better it.
(Director, sDF holistic) “a family physician knows best.” For Dr. Vyanketesh, managing director of SDF Holistic, knowledge and practice are the two most important things when it comes to choosing a doctor. He says, “It’s important to have a family physician as he knows the history of your family members. In case he is not able to treat you, he can tell you where you can find a specialist for a particular illness.” essential: Diabetes screening and blood pressure tests. Unnecessary: It is difficult to point out a particular test because when you fall sick you can’t predict a medical test, so I am not against any test if it is part of my treatment.
Dr. aPoorVa shah (Co-founder, richfeel) “Trust and faith.” “There are many factors which go into choosing a doctor for my family or myself for an ailment which is not my specialisation. My choice of a doctor is broadly based on acquaintance, trust and faith.” essential: He tells us that he would definitely go for a hair tissue mineral analysis. He tells us, that it provides a blueprint of a person’s biochemistry and so, can indicate the nutritional content of the body’s tissue, the ratio of nutrients to heavy toxic metals and the metabolism type. Unnecessary: There have been a lot of different tests discovered in recent times which a person doesn’t always need to take. For example, I would personally never undergo a stress test. Dr. karishma JaraDi
(Dentist) “i have a list of specialists.” Dr. Karishma, aesthetic dentist at Dentzz Dental care, says, “As a doctor, I understand the consequences of an emergency and so, my family and I have listed down the names and numbers of a few specialist doctors who can be contacted depending on their profound knowledge and expertise.” essential: Diabetes, Cholesterol, Hemoglobin, and vitamin D12 and D3. Unnecessary: I’d take any that I needed.
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Dr. maNJiri PUraNik (Founder,
instasculpt) “Doctor’s experience.” “Choosing a doctor for myself as well as my family would be based on the expertise of the doctor and the experience they have.” essential: Routine blood tests. After the age of 40, a baseline ECG and stress tests. Unnecessary: The founder of Instasculpt feels that no medical tests are unindicted.
Dr saNJaY DhawaN (Director, opthalmology) “Professional ethics.” The director of Ophthalmology at Fortis Hospital says that he’d choose a doctor from his friends whose competence is wellknown and has good professional ethics.” essential: I leave it up to my doctor to decide the tests I need to take. Unnecessary: Any unwarranted tests, no matter how simple.
(Director of mental health) “Prefer a friend.” “Which doctor I would choose to treat me would depend upon the nature of my symptoms. But, I would prefer a friend whom I have been working with and who I trust has enough knowledge about his field,” says the director of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences at Fortis Healthcare. essential: It would depend on the symptoms. Unnecessary: Any tests that have not been advised by my treating doctor.
Dr. Yogesh Velaskar
(Consultant) “Never treat my own family.” “I would never treat my family. I always go to a friend or a family doctor if my family or I have to get checked.” essential: Once you cross the age of 40, you must go for Lipid Profiles and blood pressure tests. Below the age of 40, if there are no unusual symptoms, then it isn't necessary to take tests. Unnecessary: The consultant of critical medicine at HHS doesn’t think that any tests are unnecessary.
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MONSOON MUNCHIES >> Try to avoid giving in to your bhajiya cravings this monsoon
The monsoon is the perfect time for bhajiyas. But, we’re sure you haven’t considered the health aspect of consuming these snacks. That’s why Dev Goswami gets a nutritionist to rate some popular monsoon treats
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he love affair of a rainy day and hot snack goes way back. From roasted corn and soup, to the evergreen tea and bhajiyas, there are a number of foods that have a romantic (and calorific!) connection with the monsoon. But, would you still find them appealing once you read what Krupa Mhatre, a nutritionist from Gold’s Gym, has to say about them? We get her to rate few of the most popular monsoon foods on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the least healthy and 5 being the most healthy. But don’t worry, not all of them are bad!
Fried Foods rating: 1/5 We weren’t surprised with the rating and we hope that you weren’t too. Deep fried snacks, such as bhajiyas and samosas, might appeal to your taste buds but they are extremely unhealthy. So much so that Krupa, while giving the ratings, had to cross-check with us to ensure that one was the lowest rating. She’d have gladly rated these items in the negative. But, don’t start hating us just yet! Like with most things, eating fried foods once in a while will do you no harm as long as you follow a healthy diet on other days. You can also make them slightly healthier by baking them.
Hot drinks rating: 2/5 When we say hot drinks, we are talking about roadside cutting chai and coffee. Most tea stalls pump up these steaming hot drinks with copious amounts of sugar and you can never be sure about the type of milk they use. However, considering the fact that there is a big debate on
« KNOW MORE: EMU OIL We’ve all heard of emu meat, but did you know that emu oil is healthy as well? Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more What happens when an ex-Wall Street Banker from the USA decides to venture into emu farming? You get oil with a plethora of health benefits. Brought to India as part of his TallBird brand, founder and CEO Vinay Sharma introduced emu oil in India last month for external care and as an oral dietary supplement. It can heal burns, wounds and raise your Omega supplement levels.
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When applied, it heals burns and speeds up the healing of wounds. l It protects you from UV rays, nourishes and moisturises you skin. l It has several anti-ageing properties and can also be used as natural treatment for stretch marks and scars. It also helps tackle itchiness and brittle nails. l You can use it to treat alopecia, split ends and dull looking hair. l Emu oil has strong healing capacities, so it relieves pain and inflammation in arthritis patients. l The colourless, odourless oil is a recommended dietary supplement. It is a rich source of Omega 3, 6 and 9 and can be used in place of fish oil supplements, especially for vegetarians. l It can also be used to treat people affected by fibromyalgia. * You can purchase emu oil as well as find out more about it on www.tallbirdemu.com. They’ve just introduced it, so watch out for more varieties and for it to be available off the shelf in leading stores across the city soon. It’s available in different strengths and ranges from `425 to `1,950. l
whether caffeine can benefit you or not, we won’t say that you should completely avoid these drinks. If you keep your consumption to two cups a day, it should be all right.
soup rating: 5/5 There are a couple of disclaimers that Krupa would like to add when it comes to soup. She says that the 5/5 rating applies to soup that is homemade and does not include creams. She adds that packaged, ready-to-eat soups that are loaded with preservatives are not a good idea and she gives them a 2/5 rating. But, as far as homemade recipes are concerned, there’s no doubt that they are one of the healthiest foods you can consume during the monsoon.
roasted green cHickpeas rating: 5/5 How many times have you been tempted by a roadside stall serving those delicious, roasted chickpeas, but have refrained yourself because of ‘health’ concerns? Ironically, Krupa gives this dish a 5/5 rating; as long as you make sure of the hygiene of the vendor and the stall’s surroundings, chickpeas are healthy.
corn rating: 4/5 Krupa says that it doesn’t matter whether the corn is roasted or boiled, both the varieties are equally good for you. The only thing you need to worry about is that if you’re on a diet, avoid or use very little butter while boiling the corn.
« CELEB FITNESS TIP: PUNIT J. PATHAK Actor and dancer Punit J. Pathak shares his secret for a healthy life with Rohit Pramar
How do you stay healthy? By watching what I eat and exercising every day. I eat and think healthy. Do you go to the gym? Yes, I do go to the gym. But, with Jhalak Dikhlaja Season 6 going on right now, I’ve given gym a break because I don’t get the time. But, since I am also a choreographer, I keep dancing and I think it is a great way to workout. It also helps me de-stress. Is there anything you avoid eating? I avoid oily food and sweets. But I love sweets, so sometimes I tend to overindulge. How do you get yourself back on track after unhealthy binging? I am a workaholic, so I never have to worry about getting back on track. I can’t laze around much. I get bored of holidays after two or three days, so I tend to keep working. When are you at your happiest? When I am creating something. Any fitness advice you’d like to give others. Eat healthy, think healthy, stay healthy and you will have a healthy life. Avoid junk food as it’s bad for your body. You don’t have to exercise in the gym every day, but to be physically active is important; you could also walk, jog or play a sport. Lastly, always think positive.
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« QUICK QUIZ TO KNOW YOURSELF >> If you find faults every time you look in the mirror, you have a negative body image
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Having a negative body image can be a huge deterrent to your self-confidence. Take this quiz by Priyanka Singh to find out what body image you have When you look in the mirror, do you only notice your flaws? a. Yes b. No. Do you like nothing about your body? a. Yes. b. No. When someone compliments you, do you think they are lying a. Yes.
b. No. When you meet a new person, do you immediately compare your physical appearance to theirs? a. Yes. b. No. Have you started to dislike looking at the mirror? a. Yes. b. No.
mostly as You have a negative body image. Perfection is a myth and nobody attains it. Instead of complaining about your long nose or pointy chin, focus on your flawless skin or cute smile. Every one has beautiful features and qualities, the only problem is that you are ignoring those facets about you and choose to concentrate on the ones that make you feel rotten. Start looking at those better bits about you, flaunt them and look at other folks who, like you, don’t look like photoshopped celebrities. mostly bs You there, are a confident and self-assured person when it comes to your body image. You have no qualms about your flaws and don’t go on thinking about them. Instead, you try to flaunt what you think you’ve got. Way to go!
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QuiCK worK During this season, most modes of transport get delayed, so it’s best to get out of bed at least half an hour earlier so that you have ample time to get ready and make up for commuting setbacks caused by heavy rains.
>> Give yourself a break every once in a while to avoid exhaustion
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Do you have a headache that makes you squint? a) Yes. b) No.
o you feel sick pretty much all the time? If you feel like throwing up every morning and your legs cramp often, you’re probably worried that you’re coming down with something serious. But, instead of a doctor, all you might need is a vacation. Read on to see if you’re exhausted or actually ill.
powder your feet If you know from experience that your feet tend to smell during the monsoon, carry a foot powder with you at all times. After you’ve reached work, go into a bathroom and apply it generously on your feet before slipping into your shoes again.
umbrella issues Like you should wear and store your raincoat, similar etiquette applies to your umbrella. Keep your umbrella outside in the bucket that most offices provide during this season. And, if your workplace doesn’t provide one, put it in a plastic bag before you head indoors and try not to keep it too close to your desk.
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a) Yes. b) No. Do you feel like it takes extra effort to perform simple movements? a) Yes. b) No. Are you experiencing breathlessness or finding it harder to breathe than usual? a) Yes. b) No. Is concentrating on simple tasks suddenly more of an effort? a) Yes. b) No. Do you feel nauseous the minute you wake up in the morning? a) Yes. b) No.
dry it home Another annoying habit that people have during the monsoon is opening their umbrellas to dry besides their desks. So, how are other co-workers supposed to move around? Surely not by taking a leap over your umbrella, right? Dry your umbrella at the end of the day when you’re home.
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Cover your food If your office ritual is to drink and eat at your desk, then try not to let food lie around your desk uncovered for long periods of time. During the monsoon, due to the constant dampness, flies and bacteria tend to be more active and spread quickly.
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Does your throat feel swollen? a) Yes. b) No.
Keep a Change If it’s raining heavily and you know you’ll be drenched by the time you reach work, carry a change of clothes with you. Wet clothes smell horrible, so in order to keep the stink away from yourself and the entire office, quickly get into the washroom and change out of your drenched clothes.
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don’t steal Yes, we know that this has nothing to do with your health, but we’re mentioning it because it’s so rampant across workplaces. At 9am you put your beautiful umbrella in the bucket provided by your office and at 6pm, your monsoon shield has vanished! Many colleagues steal umbrellas while leaving. Be careful and keep dry umbrellas in a bag near you.
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Keep it out The most irritating thing that people do is wear a raincoat and enter the office. But that’s not all, they also walk right up to their desks wearing the dripping raincoat, trailing a fat line of water mixed with germs and bacteria with them. So, kindly fold your raincoat and keep it in a plastic bag before you enter your workplace.
Are you suddenly experiencing stomach cramps? a) Yes. b) No.
If you’re fed up of constantly feeling like you’re on the verge of falling ill, Rhea Dhanbhoora suggests you take this quiz to find out whether you need a break
>> Sitting at your desk with your raingear and in wet clothes is very inconsiderate to your co-workers
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not on your desK Don’t eat junk food such as bhajiyas, vada pav and samosas at your desk, no matter how much the rain begs you to. You shouldn’t be eating junk food at all during the monsoon and if you are, refrain from eating at your desk because flies are rampant during the rains. Also, you could tempt your calorie conscious co-workers. That’s just inviting bad karma! Change your soCKs Not just for the sake of hygiene, but also for the stink that you will generate once you remove your shoes. In the monsoon, never ever repeat the same pair of socks the next day.
mostly as Your life must be really hectic or you just aren’t giving yourself a break; either way it’s safe to say that you’re exhausted! You may be feeling ill all the time but the truth is, you’re just extremely tired. Try to rest, relax and take some time out from your responsibilities and see whether you feel better. The best thing to do would be to take a vacation. mostly bs Either you don’t have any of these symptoms and are hale and hearty, or your sick feeling has to do with an underlying illness that you haven’t identified as yet. Instead of waiting to see how it plays out, visit your doctor as soon as possible to find out what’s wrong. And if you feel fine, kudos to you!
why am i so tired? So, now that you know you’re tired, we’re sure you’re wondering why. After all, if you slept through your weekend and you’re not busy at work, there shouldn’t be a problem, right? Take a look at what might be causing your tiredness and how to make it better.
you’re eating too much junk:
Junk food makes you sluggish. Cut out salty and fried snacks and munch on an apple instead. Eating wholesome food and having a balanced diet can make you feel much more energetic.
you’re not sleeping right: If you sleep
too little, too much or are constantly interrupted, you’re not sleeping right and you’ll wake up feeling much more tired than you went to sleep. Sleep on a good mattress and remember to get an entire night’s rest, uninterrupted by technology.
you’re stressed: If your mind is
exhausted, it’s going to show physically. Even if you have a great diet, sleep well and go about your life as well as you can, your health might suffer. This is because anything that stresses your mind stresses your body, making you feel tired and under the weather.
you’re inactive: Lazy people are usually
the most tired. It’s a vicious cycle really. Feeling too tired to exercise is not a good enough excuse to stay inactive. The more you exercise and the more active you are, the less tired you’ll feel.
you’re not getting enough sun: Lack
of vitamin D is a major cause for extreme fatigue. You’ll feel like you’re coming down with the flu or like you’re burning up, when all you really need is a little sun or a supplement.
you can’t wind down: Do you fall asleep
mid-message and is your phone constantly buzzing under your pillow while you’re trying to sleep? If you don’t take at least an hour out of your life to wind down before getting to bed, you’re definitely going to feel exhausted and ill the next day.
you’re dehydrated: Have you had
enough water today? Check again and remember to stay properly hydrated through the day, because the lack of water can make you feel exhausted. Go ahead, have a few glasses of water and watch your energy levels perk up.
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The Masala Bhangra girl If you’re the type of person who hates the monotony of the gym, then you’ll love what Shalini Bhargava, the founder of JG’s Fitness, has to offer. So, get your dancing shoes on as Dev Goswami tells you all about her masala bhangra workouts Five cardinal rules oF Fitness
Shalini tells us about the five rules of fitness that should never be broken: • Regularity • Intensity • An overall well-rounded exercise program which incorporates cardiovascular fitness, strength training for muscles and bones, flexibility training and functional fitness. • Training the mind is equally important as it is the mind that rules the body. • Eating right and healthy.
The Masala Bhangra workout is derived from two Indian words — masala, meaning spicy, and Bhangra, which is a traditional folk dance form from the state of Punjab. The Masala Bhangra workout is an exercisedance routine that modernises the highenergy folk dance by blending traditional Bhangra dance steps with the exhilaration of Bollywood dance moves. It is suitable for people of all age groups and fitness levels. The program is approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and was created and devised by Sarina Jain. I am the program’s Indian master trainer. What are the benefits of Masala Bhangra over a regular workout? The uniqueness of this workout lies in the fact that it mixes cardiovascular activity with fun and is not just limited to people of a certain age group or fitness level — the steps of the workout can be modified to suit everyone. The duration of the class is 45-60 minutes and the music is based on dhol beats, which helps make it a high energy workout. This group activity is fun and burns more than 500 calories an hour. What, according to you, is the definition of fitness? Fitness to me is my life, passion and happiness; it means a healthy body, mind and soul. It gives you an energised body that’s free of ailments, a happy and positive mind, a clean heart and an enlivened soul. You also run the Indian Fitness and Aerobic Institute where new methodologies and training techniques are taught. Can you give us a sneak peek into the future of fitness? The fitness industry is growing rapidly. There will be a greater acceptance of integrating prevention activities, such as exercise, into one’s lifestyle. For this, people will have to be educated about how they can change their habits and make the right choices to enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives. Fitness professionals will be a major catalyst for change as they are already on the front lines. New techniques and workouts will focus more on functional strength and mental well-being. There will be more group workouts and high intensity interval training programs such as boot camps and Tabata will also grow strongly.
>> Shalini says that a fun exercise regime is easier to follow and shows better results
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ake a look at what JG’s Fitness Centre has to offer and it’s clear to see why they aren’t run-of-the-mill. In tune with the growing demand for fun and group based workouts, they focus a lot on exercises that can be done as a group. Of course, it helps that founder Shalini Bhargava also runs the Indian Fitness and Aerobic Institute. One of the many workouts
that JG’s offers is Masala Bhangra. We get talking to Shalini about the workout, the future of fitness and more. Aerobics, Zumba, power yoga, spinning, boot camps… JG’s is not a normal gym. Why the emphasis on unconventional modes of fitness training? I wouldn’t call them unconventional. They
are, in fact, effective, safe and fun workouts. I strongly believe that one will do a task regularly only if he or she enjoys it and gets the desired results. Making it an enjoyable activity inspires and motivates the individual towards his or her fitness goals. One such workout is the Masala Bhangra. Tell us more about it.
Tell us about your daily fitness schedule. How do you keep yourself fit? I am lucky that I have been able to make my passion my profession. My members motivate me to stay fit. My workouts vary each day, depending on the type of class I am teaching and include aerobics, step aerobics as well as Masala Bhangra. I also incorporate Pilates and weight training in my exercise regimen. I try to eat healthy but do not stress myself over it and I definitely do not starve myself. I do indulge in my favourite foods occasionally.
« KNOW MORE: BEST GYM DEALS Don’t let the rains ruin your workout plan, says Tejasvi Desai. This is the perfect time to grab the monsoon offers available at some of Mumbai’s popular gyms and fitness clubs
1. Gold’s Gym: Gold’s Gym is offering 50%
discount on their membership fee during July. The offer may also get extended until mid-August. You will save a lot by availing this deal. Where: Branches across the city.
2. your Fitness club: These guys
have a range of offers on till the end of June, so hurry and get a membership. Membership for one month is `3,000 instead of `3,600 and the longer you sign up for, the more discounted the rate will be. They also have a Fat
Loss membership available for three months at `6,500 instead of `7,500. Membership includes cardio, weight training, lockers and shower facility. Where: Branches across the city.
3. snap Fitness: It’s their anniversary
next month and they are celebrating by offering a 20% discount on their membership fee throughout July. You are sure to leave this month-long birthday party with a sweet deal. Where: Linking Road, Malad (W).
4. one Fitness Hub & spa: Get a yearly
membership before the end of the month and pay `20,000 instead of `26,000 for workouts such as power yoga, mixed martial arts and kick boxing. Complimentary services such as steam, sauna, Jacuzzi and valet parking also available. Where: Branches at Chincholi Bunder and Powai.
5. mickey meHta’s 360° Gym: Enroll
before July 15 for a month and get two months membership free. The offer was launched because of the monsoon, as people wish to work out indoors. Where: Branches across the city.
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« KNOW MORE: WHAT NOT TO DO IN THE MONSOON Enjoy the rains by resisting a few temptations. Tejasvi Desai lists them out avoid Heavy food
Because of the high humidity levels during the monsoon, your body’s ability to digest food is at its lowest. That’s why it is important to avoid oily food as your digestion is weak. Lack of proper digestion might lead to an upset stomach.
no to body art
Avoid getting tattoos or piercings during monsoon because there is a higher chance of your body art getting infected. The humidity in the air provides a conducive environment for bacteria to breed faster and if proper aftercare isn’t followed, you might end up with serious skin problems.
>> Use the health websites only to get a general idea about your symptoms
Just Google it
In the age of internet, this phrase has become a stock response to any query, big or small. But, what happens when the queries are about serious matters such as your health? Dev Goswami finds out...
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oday, the internet has become omnipresent. While some hail the internet’s ability to spread information at an instant, others are more wary of the effects it might have. We aren’t going to take part in that debate, but what we are going to talk about is the combination of the internet and medical advice. Don’t understand what we mean? Then do what we did; Google ‘suffering from burning sensation in chest.’ One of the first few terms that will catch your attention is — heart attack! Now, we’re sure you know that unless you combine the search with a few other symptoms, you can’t possibly arrive at the correct solution. But, for someone with a burning sensation who has just read those words, they’ll often imagine the worst. That being said, it is obvious that the internet has a good side which can be helpful in cross-checking facts, educating yourself and getting basic information. To do so, without assuming the worst, follow the tips below.
safe searcHing There’s nothing wrong with using the internet for medical purposes as long as you are aware about what you are doing. Follow our tips to ensure that you use the information you see online properly: avoid community sites: You wouldn’t go to a random person on the road to help you with a medical condition, right? So using the same
logic, avoid websites where unqualified writers dish out advice and information. check for sources: Most good websites that cite studies and research will provide links for the same. Cross-checking those links is advisable. For articles that don’t give any links, try an independent search regarding the study to make sure it’s authentic. go to the experts: On the internet you will find a number of blogs and websites which are maintained by doctors and health experts themselves. These are usually the best sources to get information from. Multiple sources: Since you can never be sure who exactly is giving out information on a particular website, it is best to refer to as many sources as you can. Cross-checking across three to four websites is a good practice and will ensure that you don’t get fooled by the wrong information. no self-medication: Both the experts we spoke
expert advice
“In my opinion, it’s fine to use the internet to educate yourself and get a fair idea of all illnesses, as long as you get the actual advice and treatment from a doctor or an expert instead of the internet. One should also be careful that getting too much information from the internet can sometimes lead to negativity and this attitude can actually worsen the situation.” — Dr. Kinjal Pandya, Psychologist
HealtH websites
We get general physician Dr. Farah Ingale to tell us about good health related websites that can be used to educate yourself. However, she too warns that your use of these websites and the internet should only be limited to getting an idea about a condition. l www.nih.gov l www.mayoclinic.com l www.healthline.com l www.medicinenet.com l www.webmd.com (A drawback: Dr. Farah feels that this website is very scientific and so, can be a little confusing for the common man) to (see boxes), tell us that no matter what the internet says, never self-medicate based on what you read. It is all right to inform yourself about your medical condition or symptoms, but always consult with a doctor before you think about adopting a particular treatment or cure. Use common sense: The internet will provide you with ample information, but thinking is your brain’s job and the internet won’t help you with that. So, totally absurd claims that are backed with no proof, advertisement ‘guaranteeing’ a cure and alternative treatments that are ‘suppressed’ by the authorities should be avoided.
>> Avoid splashing in puddles during monsoon
don’t be brave
Even though it might look like a sunny day, never leave the house without at least one protective item of rainwear. It is imperative that you use adequate raingear such as raincoats, umbrellas and rain shoes when you step outside. This will ensure that you stay warm and dry, fending off fever and common cold.
skip street food
Snacks such as chaat, sandwiches, fried items and juices are tempting during the monsoon. But, street food should be strictly avoided as it may contain bacteria which can cause indigestion and other stomach problems. Also, water contamination is high during this season and we don’t know where the road side stalls get their water from.
pUddle probleMs
Splashing in puddles might seem like loads of fun, but this activity can cause leptospirosis. Large amount of stagnant water from gutters or from runoff drains carry bacteria and urine from rodents and stray animals. When we step into these puddles or stagnant pools of water, we stand a high chance of getting infected.
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ASK OUR BEAUTY EXPERT BarBara, our Beauty expert, will Help fix your proBlems
dear Barbara, Due to the humid weather during the monsoon, my hair has become increasingly frizzy, especially after I wash it. Can you suggest some ways in which I can make my hair more manageable? — shalini nayak, goregaon dear shalini, Frizzy hair is a common problem during the monsoon and the best way to deal with it is to use a light leave-in conditioner after drying your hair. There are several anti-frizz serums available in the market, so choose a product that helps strengthen your hair as well as removes frizz. Flat beer is another great option as it replenishes moisture in your hair. Opt for dark beer as it offers maximum moisture. When rinsing your hair with beer, simply coat your hair with it, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse your hair with cold water. This will help get rid of the smell. Hair straightening equipment is also a short term solution for frizzy hair. Make sure you apply serum before straightening to prevent damage to your hair. Avoid blow drying in this season as it will worsen your problem.
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While you’ve been taking extra care of your skin to avoid breakouts and problems that the monsoon brings, have you stopped to think about what happens to your hair? Manjiri says, “Like your skin, your hair too needs to be looked after during the monsoon.” She tells us that you’re more likely to face a number of issues during this season due to the humid climate, which makes hair drier. split ends: A common problem is split ends which occur because damp hair is very flexible and breaks easily. So, you need to handle it carefully. Towel dry and don’t pull or comb wet hair. Use your fingers or a blow dryer to dry your hair until it’s slightly damp. infections: From dandruff to lice, your hair is most susceptible to infections during this season, especially if it stays damp for too long. Try to keep it as dry as possible to avoid chances of infection. Also, avoid using gels or hair products because they will clump up in your hair with the dampness and cause dandruff. dryness: Your hair will become brittle and slightly dry during this season. Avoid using a hair dryer too much because it will make your hair look lifeless and it will lose its sheen if it’s dried excessively. Gently towel dry till it’s just damp and let it air dry naturally. Dr. Manjiri adds, “Since hair could lose its texture or become intensely dry, treatments such as low level laser therapy along with mesotherapy may be a good idea to help increase scalp circulation and maintain hair texture.” Consult a dermatologist to see if home remedies will work or if you need one of these treatments.
Common mistakes
>> If you must wear heels, make sure that your shoes are well-fitted and of good quality
dear Barbara, As an airhostess, my job demands wearing high heels on a regular basis. Recently, I have realised that I’m getting a bunion on my left foot and it’s extremely painful when I put pressure on that area. Can you tell me if it can be treated without undergoing surgery? — pratha shenoy, grant road dear pratha, I suggest you consult your doctor immediately and get an X-ray taken to determine the extent of the deformity. Based on this evaluation, your doctor can determine whether you need orthopedic shoes, custom-made inserts, medication, surgery or other treatments. If the bunion isn’t persistently painful and you have detected it early, changing to well-made, wellfitting shoes may be all the treatment needed. Some doctors advise bunion pads, splints, or other shoe inserts, provided they don’t exert pressure elsewhere on the foot and aggravate other problems.
Hair during monsoon
Even if you take good care of your hair, there are a few things you could be doing wrong. Take a look at how you should take special care when it comes to your precious locks: l Keep your hair tied often during the monsoon. l Cut your hair short if you need a low maintenance way to avoid pollution, dirt and split ends. l Try to avoid getting your hair wet in the rain. Pollution and floating toxins in the air come down with rain and settle on your scalp. This makes your scalp feel itchy and may even cause dandruff. Make umbrellas or raincoats your best friends to avoid putting your hair in danger. l Rinse your hair with a gentle shampoo and use conditioner if your hair gets wet in the rain. l While travelling by public transport or on a two wheeler, keep your head covered with a scarf. This protects hair from probable damage. >> Don’t use too many hair styling products during the monsoon
Damp, frizzy hair, dandruff and split ends go hand-inhand with the monsoon, so you need to take extra care of your hair in this season. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you how to keep it healthy
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or most of us, the monsoon means split ends, frizzy hair and sometimes, even infections and seasonal dandruff for an unlucky few. And guys, you need to pay attention too, because while you may not be worried about dull, lifeless hair that comes with the season, we’re sure you don’t want to be bogged down by seasonal dandruff! To help you out, we speak to Dr. Manjiri Patankar Puranik, the founder of InstaSculpt, to find out how you should be taking care of your hair during the rains.
tips & triCks Here are a few sure shot ways to keep your hair looking great this season: l Tone down or avoid using hair styling products during this season, especially those that are heat related. l Use a mild shampoo with conditioner. l Drink plenty of water and eat proteinrich foods (such as salmon, eggs, carrots, whole grains, dark green vegetables, kidney beans, nuts, low-fat dairy products) to keep your hair healthy and shiny during the monsoon. l Don’t tie your hair when it’s wet. Also, avoid brushing it till it dries. If you need to, use a wide toothed comb.
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EW DELHI: Government will seek financial aid from multilateral bodies like World Bank and Asian Development Bank for reconstruction and rehabilitation in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Monday. He said funds will not be a constraint for rebuilding the mountainous state which had witnessed the worst ever floods last month that killed several hundreds and destroyed properties worth crores. “We are trying to develop a (financial) package for rehabilitation and reconstruction for which we will go to multilateral bodies, like we did in Tsunami case,” Chidambaram told PTI.
“Prime Minister has already announced Rs 1,000 crore. Different ministries are using their own funds. Tourism has announced Rs 100 crore. Funds will not be a constraint. I have said it on the first day,” the minister said Besides seeking aid from these multilateral agencies, the government will soon sent a joint team of Finance Ministry and Home Ministry to discuss with Uttarakhand state officials the redevelopment plan for the calamity-hit state. “What I have approved is that a team from the Finance Ministry and Home Ministry will go to Uttarakhand to sit (and discuss) with Uttarakhand Government officers,” Chidambaram said.
In view of the gravity of the situation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had last month announced financial support of Rs 1,000 crore to Uttarakhand for disaster relief, of which Rs 145 crore was released immediately. Singh had also announced ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to families of those who had lost their lives and Rs 50,000 each to the injured, from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The government had also decided to provide from the PMNRF, an exgratia assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to those whose houses have been completely destroyed and Rs 50,000 each to those whose houses have been damaged.
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RINAGAR: Protesters on Monday attacked an army school and made a vain bid to set it ablaze over the killing of two youths in alleged army firing which Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said negated attempts by Centre to bridge “emotional distance” between Jammu and Kashmir and rest of the country. The attack on the school in Hajin area of Bandipora district took place even as normal life across Kashmir Valley was affected due to the strike called by separatist groups to protest against the killing of the two youths in the district. “A group of miscreants tried to set a school building on fire at Hajin but the blaze was put out by fire tenders in time,” a police spokesman told PTI. He said there was no major damage to the building by the miscreants who were chased away by law enforcing agencies. However, sources said furniture of two class rooms was damaged in the incident. Omar while expressing his outrage at the ‘tragic’ and ‘avoidable’ incident symbolically referred to the launch of rail link between Banihal in Jammu with Qazigund in Kashmir Valley five days ago. “The death of two youngsters at the peak of their lives and with so much to look forward to is tragic. They lengthen the symbolic shortening of the emotional distance, made possible
by the railway tunnel, between Kashmiris and the country,” the Chief Minister said. “I do not have the words to express my grief and outrage over this gruesome incident that was eminently avoidable and needless,” Omar said in a statement released by his office. Omar said the death of two youth has hardened his resolve and determination to make the state of Jammu and Kashmir into an example where life is sacred and the right to life is protected by the law. Omar said his words are not meant as rhetoric to heal wounds that will never get healed, but are an attempt to shoulder and bear the grief of the bereaved families and console them. “I also laud the bereaved families and the communities of which the boys were part of, for maintaining a sense of proportion and calm in the face of adversity and a tense situation, and not allowing their sentiments and emotions to be taken advantage of and exploited,” he added. Shops, business establishments, educational institutions, banks and private offices remained closed due to the strike called by separatist groups. Public transport was off the roads in most parts of the Valley but buses carrying government employees to Civil Secretariat plied at the designated time in the morning.
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EW DELHI: Diesel price was yesterday hiked by 50 paise per litre, the sixth increase in rates this year.
The increase in rates, which are excluding local sales tax or VAT, will be effective from midnight tonight, Indian Oil Corp, the nation’s largest oil firm, said. Diesel in Delhi will cost Rs 50.84 per litre from Tuesday as against Rs 50.26 currently. Oil firms on Saturday hiked petrol price by Rs 1.82 per litre, excluding VAT, as rupee depreciation made import of raw material (crude oil) costlier. State-owned oil firms had been in January authorised to raise diesel prices by up to 50 paisa per litre every month till entire losses on the fuel are wiped out. Diesel price was last hiked on June. In Mumbai, price has been hiked by 62 paise to Rs 57.61 while in Kolkata it will cost Rs 55.16 a litre from Tuesday as against Rs 54.57 currently. Chennai will see a price increase of 61 paise to Rs 54.15 a litre. Despite the sixth increase in diesel rates, oil firms are losing Rs 8.10 per litre on the nation’s most consumed fuel.
AMMU: A Pakistani intruder was killed along the Line of Control in Poonch sector early on Monday when the Army foiled an infiltration bid by firing at him, resulting in detonation of explosives carried by him. The incident took place in Saujiyan sector of Poonch at 0430
hours when alert troops noted a movement from across the border into the Indian territory, Army said. When challenged, he tried to run away back into the Pakistan territory under the cover of darkness, the Army said, adding the troops fired at him.
In the exchange of fire, a blast was heard by the troops and the intruder was blown to pieces, they said, adding possibily the grenades carried by him had detonated. Army moved in close to the operations area and found the badly mutilated body of the intruder. —PTI
JOBS AHOY!... Students travel atop a train after giving exams of ‘Patvaris government jobs,’ in Jaipur. More than 10 lakh students compete for 2,200 seats.
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TOP VIEW In recent months there have been 3 increases in Petroleum prices due to the weakening of rupee although the prices internationally are not increasing. This could have been avoided by reduction in excise, custom duty and state taxes which account for more than 50% addition to cost of these products
Vijay Kalantri, President, All India Association of Industries (AIAI).
BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Anand Rathi calls a ‘Buy’ on Zee Entertainment CMP: Rs. 248
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NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (July 2, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello
REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Monday (July 01, 2013) a net 56.65 points (0.97%) and closed at the 5898 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 5834 points level. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 5822 points level at 9.16 a.m. The index then rose into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 2.55 p.m. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 5904 points level at 3.16 p.m. The market then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 82 points and closed just below the psychologically important 5900 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 40 were gainers, while 10 stocks closed in the red. All the sectoral indices barring IT and technology closed in the green. Heavy buying was seen in power, capital goods and FMCG stocks.
Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5581 points level. The next support is at the 5478 points level. Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 5965 points level. The next resistance is at the 6108 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 = 5875 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 5846. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 9.63%. This change Support (2) = 5793. is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Resistance (1) = 5928. Resistance (2) = 5957. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 1050 were gainers, OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: 335 were losers and 59 remained unchanged. On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a third consecutive white body candle. In fact, this canSlow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator dle is almost like a white body Marubozu candle. (A has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic White Marubozu forms when the open equals the low Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues). and the close equals the high). This is positive. Further, the index has crossed above the 25 day’s RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now moving average. The index is now above the 5, 15, 25 rising (positive if it continues). and 200 day’s moving averages, while the 5, 15 and 200 day’s moving averages are rising. Moreover, the veMACD Indicator: locity parameters too indicate strength with the MACD The MACD is below zero but is now rising (positive if it conindicator generating a Buy signal. All these indicate a tinues). It has crossed above its 9-day Average (positive and positive bias and the possibility of a further upmove una buy signal). folding. Investors are advised to hold long positions. ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the – DI line and both lines are diverging (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.
Target Rs. 290
Key takeaways from management meet Revenue growth to soften: Following strong 24% growth in FY13, Zee’s advertising revenue growth is expected to soften in FY14. However, the growth is expected to surpass the estimated industry growth rate of 8-9% driven by rate hikes, the scaling up of new channels and more India cricket matches on sports channels. We have factored in 12% growth for FY14. Subscriptions revenue growth would slow down due to lower subscriber additions by DTH operators, a lag in realizing the full benefits of digitization in phase and customary delays in digitization, to normalise in phase II (as in phase I). We expect 18% growth in subscription revenues in FY14. Margins to be broadly stable: Sticky losses from new businesses and sports would weigh on margins. Non-film content costs are likely at a normal rate, while film costs are expected to come at a higher rate. Flagship channel Zee TV now carries 29 hours’ original programming. The company may opportunistically consider raising this. On film-content acquisition, it would adopt a more balanced approach, unlike the aggressive one of some of its peers. Our take: The stock trades at 25x one-year forward P/E, vs 16-29x in the past two years. Valuations may be sustained on the brighter outlook regarding adspend and cable TV digitization.
Nirmal Bang calls a ‘Buy’ on Crompton Greaves CMP: Rs. 90
Target Rs. 105
Outlook: The performance of CGL was severely impacted in FY13 due to restructuring costs of its Belgium unit (Rs2.3bn), employee severance costs (Rs1.2bn) and pricing pressure in western Europe. This led the international operations of the power systems segment to report an operating loss of Rs3.5bn in FY13 corresponding to operating margin of (7.6)%. However, after the restructuring exercise, cost savings to the tune of Rs1bn per annum is likely, as per the management. In addition, relocating of the plant to eastern Europe would reduce manufacturing costs. Consequently, we expect operating margins of (2.5)%/2.0% for FY14E/FY15E, respectively, for international operations of the power systems segment. Recovery in operating margin will be key valuation driver for the stock, in our view. In addition, CGL continues to offer healthy revenue visibility driven by its strong order book position at Rs91bn as of end FY13 and also witnessed improvement in working capital position in FY13 driven by sharp reduction in loans and advances and a healthy fall in debtor days - from 102 days in FY12 to 95 days in FY13. We have retained our target price of Rs105 on CGL based on 12xFY15E EPS. However, our rating on CGL stands upgraded to Buy from Hold after the recent correction in the stock price.
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Work with strict stop losses on all positions
MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 5724) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 5738) Positive. Has crossed above its 25-day average (at 5834) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 5824) Positive.
Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market with a positive bias.
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Sensex rallies to 1-month high as FIIs turn buyers. First Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 on July 30, 2013. L&T Construction bags new orders worth Rs 3057 crores this month. Gold up by Rs 45 to Rs 26,475 per 10 grams, silver by Rs 200 to Rs 41,200 per kg on increased off take by jewellers.
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etting on an aspiring middle class of India from smaller cities and the volumes that would be generated through low fares, the Kuala Lumpur based budget Carrier AirAsia will focus on southern India for its maiden journey into the country. “Mumbai and Delhi is not India… there are whole lot of places other than them which needs to be serviced,” said Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia, in a press conference in Mumbai yesterday. Fernandes told reporters that the airline will focus on connecting under-utilised airports within India instead of offering services to the country’s main hubs Mumbai and New Delhi. “If you look at air travel, it’s so concentrated on Delhi and Mumbai ... there is a huge amount of airports that are under-utilised,” he said. AirAsia India, a joint venture between the Malaysia-based low-cost airline, India’s Tata Group and investment firm Telestra Tradeplace, is expected to begin a domestic service from Chennai by November this year. The airline is waiting for an NOC from the Indian Government and the airline officials are meeting the aviation min-
BUSINESS BRIEFS Manufacturing PMI Implies Weak Growth Outlook
India’s manufacturing PMI increased marginally to 50.3 in June from 50.1 in May, but still remains lacklustre thanks to a decline in new orders – the first in four years – with power shortages continuing to hurt output growth. Moreover, input prices rose in the wake of recent sharp INR depreciation even as weak domestic demand restricted output prices. “Muted PMI readings over the last few months suggest a much bleaker growth outlook with our revised FY14 GDP growth estimate at 5.3% now, says Religare Research in a just released report. According to it “analysis of global PMI data also suggests weak manufacturing activity across the board. Countrywise, while Russia, Japan; Eurozone and India have posted improved PMI readings, China, Germany and the US have recorded declines with the biggest increase shown by Russia and /decrease by China.
Mahindra Satyam Shares To Stop Trading From July 4
Mahindra Satyam (erstwhile Satyam Computer Services Ltd), which merged into Tech Mahindra last month, will become history in the records of BSE and NSE as trading of the company’s scrip is likely to end from July 4. “Trading of Satyam will end on July 3 and there will not be trading from July 4 as the swap ratio of Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra will come into force,” a senior official of Tech Mahindra told PTI yesterday. Dato Kamarudin Meranun, Deputy CEO, Airasia Group, Tony Fernandes, Group CEO and Mittu Chandilya, CEO, AirAsia India addressing reporters in Mumbai. ister in Delhi today. The airliner which is planning an investment of $13 million in the first year plans to add 10 Airbus A320 aircraft within a year to its fleet. Our “Game plan is very simple.We want to have the lowest fares; we want to improve connectivity within India. We think there are a lot of routes that are just not done,” he said. Answering the question on how he plans to survive in an environment of
complex regulations and high fuel cost, Fernandes said that he is not bothered with high fuel costs and as far as regulations are concerned, “I am going to follow them,” he said. The airline has its crew in place and waiting for the operating permission before going ahead. This low-cost airline will allow 15 kg per person baggage free plus will initially market itself on lines of Air Deccan by distributing free tickets.
Fund Raising Through QIP Hits 3- Month High
Fund raising by Indian companies through issue of shares to institutional investors rose to three-month high to a staggering Rs 2,832 crore in May. With the latest fund mop-up, the total capital raised via qualified institutional placement (QIP) has reached to Rs 10,370 crore since the beginning of 2013. According to the latest data available with the market regulator Sebi, companies raised Rs 2,832.6 crore through the QIP route in May, a jump from Rs 387 crore mopped up in April.
NCDEX Ties Up With PNB To Provide Credit To Farmers
The NCDEX Spot Exchange has tied up with state-run Punjab National Bank to provide credit to farmers, processors and market participants. With this association, depositors of exchange-accredited warehouses will be able to avail loan against their produce from the bank, NCDEX Spot Exchange, the e-spot exchange and only e-marketplace for farmers in the country, said in a release.
—Business Desk with inputs from PTI
Clarity Needed In Tax Rules For FPIs By A Business Reporter
The panel was formed with an aim to attract larger number of foreign inSebi panel has suggested that the vestors to the Indian capital market government should bring more and it submitted its proposals to Sebi clarity and certainty in the taxation last month. Sebi’s board has approved provisions for the newly proposed most of its recommendations, while overseas investor category- Foreign the regulator has decided to consult the government on some of the issues. Portfolio Investors (FPIs). According to one of the key proposA committee, headed by former cabinet secretary K M Chandrasekhar, als that has been approved by Sebi, recommended that “government may various classes of foreign investors, inconsider bringing more clarity and cluding FIIs (Foreign Institutional Incertainty while prescribing the taxa- vestors), sub-accounts and qualified tion provisions for FPIs”. The sugges- foreign investors (QFIs), could be tion was made after the panel merged into FPI to put in place a simdiscussed the present taxation frame- plified and uniform set of entry norms work for various categories of in- for them. These measures come at a time vestors.
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when the rupee has weakened considerably against the dollar and recently hit its all-time low levels of 60 against the American currency. Also, FIIs have been pulling out money from the Indian debt market, which has resulted in the hardening of yields on government bonds. In order to make the entry norms easier, Sebi has also approved doing away with the current practice of FIIs and their sub-accounts requiring a prior direct registration of the regulator to operate in Indian markets. Besides, market regulator Sebi would adopt a risk-based KYC (Know Your Client) approach in dealing with the overseas investors.
Higher Natural Gas Price Is Credit Positive For ONGC & RIL, Says Moody’s By A Business Reporter
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ast Thursday, the Government approved a new gas pricing formula that doubled domestic natural gas prices to $8.40/million British thermal units (mmbtu) from $4.20/mmbtu. “This price increase is credit positive for the oil and gas companies that produce and sell gas domestically under production-sharing contracts with the government. Higher gas prices will result in higher revenues for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Reliance Industries The higher prices should also encourage them to increase exploration and production activities in India.” Says
Moody’s in a just released report. It expects ONGC’s revenues to increase by $1.5-$2.0 billion and RIL’s revenues to increase by $300-$500 million in fiscal 2015, ending 31 March 2015, based on its estimate of their gas production between April 2014 and March 2015. ONGC and RIL reported revenues of $29 billion and $73 billion respectively in fiscal 2013. The increase in revenue could be even higher over the next few years; as production of domestic gas increases with new discoveries, every billion cubic meters of gas produced will result in incremental revenue of $150 million. The revised prices become effec-
tive 1 April 2014, or after the expiry of the current price tenure, and will be based on a trailing 12-month average of the volume-weighted price of the US Henry Hub benchmark, the UK’s National Balancing Point and netback equivalent prices for Japan Custom Cleared prices and the volume-weighted netback price of Indian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. Although the market-linked gas prices will expose ONGC and RIL to price fluctuations and more volatility in earnings, Moody’s expect prices to remain well above the current $4.2/mmbtu, which will increase both companies’ revenues.
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JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
TV GUIDE
TODAY’S BEST VIEWING
The 17-year-old Sean Anderson receives a coded signal and his stepfather Hank helps him to decipher the message. They find that Sean’s grandfather Alexander Anderson has found the mysterious island in the Pacific described by Jules Verne and two other writers in their novels. The stubborn Sean wants to travel to the coordinates and Hank decides to buy the tickets and travel with the teenager to a small island nearby the location. They rent an old helicopter owned by the locals Gabato and his teenage daughter Kailani and the group heads to the unknown spot. Along their journey, they cross a hurricane and crash in the island. They find a beautiful and dangerous place, surrounded by forests, volcanoes with lava of gold and menacing life forms. The meet also the old Alexander and Hank discovers that the island is sinking. Now their only chance to survive is to find the legendary Nautilus. HBO, 9 p.m.
JAI JAI JAI BAJRANGBALI
SOAPS & SERIALS
Hanuman is thinking of ways to break the spell. Jamvant and Kunjar reach the prison and its revealed that Kunjar is actually mayavi Mareech. Meanwhile Anjana finishes the first phase of her tapasya. Sah ara One, 8 p.m.
ANIMAL PLANET’S A TO Z
Wild animals rely on their instincts as opposed to learned behaviors. Explore about the various wild animals at ANIMAL PLANET’S A TO Z. Animal Planet, 10 p.m.
GOLD RUSH
After two years of equipment breakdowns, infighting and battling Mother Nature, one of the mining teams finally hits paydirt… but which one? Parker Schnabel has a new crew, new land and a newly rebuilt wash plant on his side. After months and months of digging, Dakota Fred finally hit bedrock and started to see the best gold yet just as winter set in last year – and has high hopes that this will finally be the season he walks away a millionaire. And in his quest to find 1,000 ounces of gold this season, Todd Hoffman doubles down with two claims and twice the crew and equipment. Discover y, 10 p.m.
1001 NIGHTS
Tune into 1001 NIGHTS on Discovery Kids as it brings the most delightful tales of the famed 1001 Arabian Nights to the screen with lots of excitement, and non-stop fast paced action. Discover y Ki ds, 6 p.m.
MELROSE PLACE
Ella and Caleb are stunned when agency owner Amanda Woodward walks into WPK and immediately fires half the staff, including Caleb. Amanda makes it clear to Ella that the Anton V launch party with Riley better go off without a hitch or Ella can vacate her office too. Bi g CBs Love, 9 p.m.
FRONTLINE BATTLE MACHINES WITH MIKE BREWER
In FRONT LINE BATTLE MACHINES, presenter Mike Brewer heads to the frontline in Afghanistan to test hi-tech British and American weaponry and equipment being used in the fight against
JOHN CARTER
Jai Jai Jai Bajrangbali, Sahara One, 8.30 p.m.
the Taliban. Follow Mike as with the full co-operation of the UK Ministry of Defense, he gains unrestricted access to Camp Bastion and Kandahar Air Base, revealing the latest combat vehicles and equipment, such as the SA80 Rifle, the Apache attack helicopter and Mastiff armored six-wheeled truck. Discover y Science, 10 p.m.
UTTARAN
In tonight’s episode we will see, Akash has come to Mumbai to meet Meethi for confessing his love for her but bumps into Varun (Ranveer Singh) who gets to know about Akash’s difficulties. Varun further promises him that he and his wife/friend Pankhi (Sonakshi Sinha - who already knows Meethi) will help him to get back Meethi in his life. Varun and Pankhi can sense Akash and Meethi’s true love for each other. Color s, 10 p.m .
SAATH NIBHANA SAATHIYA
The whole family finds out about the reality of the crèche and decides to stand against it. The owner of the creche develops animosity aginst the Modi’s as Kinjal decides to open a crèche in Modi House. She manipulates and joins Gopi with her even when the family doesn’t support her. Would this crèche create any problem for the Modi’s? Star Pl us, 7 p.m.
MOVIES OF THE DAY
John Carter, a Civil War veteran who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is “asked” by the Army to join. But he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians and there’s a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. Later he meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars. And he learns there’s some kind of unrest going on. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.
HANUMAN
The magic monkey Hanuman finds the abducted Sita languishing in Lanka, prisoner of the besotted king Ravana, where she is tormented by Demons yet remains chaste and pure. Hanuman hears her tales of woe and undying devotion to Rama, as well as her threats of suicide if she remains unrescued. Before carrying Sita’s message back to Rama, Hanuman is “captured” by demons who set his tail on fire, only to fall victim to their own joke as Hanuman proceeds to use his tail as a torch to set their city afire. Confirming Sita is safe, Hanuman subsequently flies over the ocean to Rama, who swoons at his tale. Filmy, 8 p.m.
THE FIGHTER MAN SINGHAM
Set in the backdrop of Nellore, a small town, the film revolves around inspector Durai Singam, who joined the service and manages to settle every dispute in town patiently. He happens to meet Kavya, a city girl on vacation who promptly falls in love with him. Everything seems to be marked by good fortune until Mayil Vaaganam comes across Durai Singam. As they lock horns, things take a different turn. What happens when Durai and Mayil fight each other? How the story unfolds and if Durai and Kavya make it to the end. Max, 9 p.m.
THE ROCK
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Stanley Goodspeed, who lives in Washington D.C., is a biochemist who works for the FBI. Soon after his fiancée Carla Pestalozzi announces that she is pregnant, Stanley gets a call from FBI director James Womack. Womack tells Stanley that San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island has been taken hostage, along with 81 tourists, by marine General Francis Xavier Hummel who, for years, has been protesting the government’s refusal to pay benefits to families of war veterans who died during covert military
John Carter, Star Movies, 9 p.m.
operations. The death of his wife Barbara Hummel on March 9, 1995 drove General Hummel over the edge, and now he’s holding hostages in order to get his point across. Zee Studi o, 11 p.m.
HIDEAWAY
Hatch Harrison had a traffic accident with his car. At first the doctors said he was dead but then they succeeded to bring him back to life after two hours. But Hatch starts to have strange sensations in following time and discovers that he is now united with a mad killer who had entered his mind during his death. Pix, 11 p.m.
SADIYAAN
While waiting at Attari Railway Station circa 1968, Rajveer Singh and his wife, Amrit Kaur, recall the turbulent years of partition, how they fled from their hometown in Lahore, and of being separated from their only son, Ehsaan. They arrive near Amritsar and take over the vacant house of Pervez Shahbudin - with it’s lone occupant, a male child, left behind by his parents. Amrit gets to adopt him after Rajveer is unable to locate his parents, and they call him Ehsaan - who soon grows up to excel in studies and sports. On a trip to Kashmir, he meets with and falls in love with Chandni rather dramatically, and is overjoyed to learn that she also is from Amritsar. He returns home and informs his parents about her, and goes to meet her parents. B4U, 8 p.m.
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P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara 3.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 4.00 Saraswatichandra 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 5.30 India’s Dancing Superstars 6.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 6.30 Ek Gahr Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum. 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai…. 10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Saraswatichandra P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00
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P.M. 2.00 Aaj Ki Housewife Hai-Sab Jaanti Hai 2.30 Punarvivaah 3.00 Hitler Didi 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.30 Qubool Hai 6.00 Hitler Didi 6.30 Punarvivah 7.00 Aaj Ki Housewife 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Hitler Didi 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Connected Hum Tum 10.30 Punarvivah 11.00 Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan
Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 10.30Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00
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SAB TV
Taarak Lapatagani-Ek Baar Phir FIR Gutur Goon Taarak Mehta… Baal Veer Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir Taarak Mehta Ka… Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiyaghar Jeanie Aur Juju
1001 Nights Transformers Prime Wild Kratts Amazing Spiez 1001 Nights Sally Bollywood Adventures of Tintin 9.00 Transformers Prime 10.30 Wild Kratts 11.00 1001 Nights P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.15 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00
SCIENCE
Ultimate Guide Killer Robots How Do They Do It Food Detectives How It’s Made Frontier of Flight Build It Bigger How It’s Made When We Left
STAR WORLD
One Tree Hill Mad Men Two And A Half Men Big Bang Theory Masterchef Australia One Tree Hill Grey’s Anatomy Two And A Half Men Big Bang Theory Masterchef US One Tree Hill Mad Men
ZEE CAFÉ
Grey’s Anatomy Scandal Just for Laughs Grey’s Anatomy Scandal Friends American Dad Scandal Grey’s Anatomy Red Widow
BIG CBS LOVE
One Tree Hill Mad Men Two And A Half Men Big Bang Theory Masterchef Australia One Tree Hill Grey’s Anatomy Two And A Half Men Big Bang Theory Melrose Place One Tree Hill Mad Men
SONY TV
P.M. 2.00 Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana 2.30 Bade Acha Lagte Hai 3.00 Chhanchan 3.30 Indian Idol Junior 5.00 Crime Patrol Dastak 7.00 Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap 7.30 Dil Ke Nazar… 8.00 Anamika 8.30 Amita Ka Amit 9.00 Chanchhan 9.30 Nayi Umra Nayi Chunauti Par. 10.00 Bharat Ka Veer Putra Mahara 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Indian Idol Junior
Do Dil…Ek Jaan, Life Ok, 9 p.m.
LIFE OK
P.M. 2.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 2.30 Savitri 3.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 3.30 Best of Savdhaan India 6.30 Do Dil… Ek Jaan 7.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 7.30 Amrit Manthan 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Savitri 9.00 Do Dil…Ek Jaan 9.30 Junoon-Aisi Nafrat, To Kaisa Ishq 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savadhan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30
6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00
COLORS
Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Na Bole Tum… Madhubala…. Bani Ishq da Kalma Comedy Nights with Kapil Balika Vadhu… Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar… Na Bole Tum… Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu
SAHARA ONE
P.M 2.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 2.30 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga. 3.00 Ram Aur Shyam: Film. Dilip Kumar 6.00 Surkshetra 7.30 Haunted Nights 8.00 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga. 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar
Uttaran, Colors, 10 p.m.
10.00 Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir 10.30 F I R 11.00 Taarak Mehta P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00
5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30
10.30
ZEE MARATHI
Tu Tithe Mee Tuze Maze Jamena Mala Sasu Havi Radha Hi Bawri Eka Peksha Ek Apsara Aali Tu Ttithe Mee Mala Sasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Home Minister Tu Tithe Mee Radha Hi Bawri Unch Maza Zoka Mala Saasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Eka Peksha Ek Apsara Aali Radha Hi Bawri
ANIMAL PLANET
P.M. 12.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 10.00
River Monsters Animal Planet’s A to Z Equator TV with Teeth Wildest Africa Killing for A Living River Monsters Animal Planet’s A To Z 11.00 TV with Teeth: HyenaQueen of the Masai Mara P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00
DISCOVERY
Full Force Nature Factory Made What Happened Next Factory Made Auction Hunters Man vs Wild Untamed and Uncut Man Woman Wild American Digger Food Factory Man Vs Wild Gold Rush Desire and Pleasure Decoded
DOORDARSHAN
DDI (Main Channel)
P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30
DISCOVERY KIDS
P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00
News in Marathi Smart Sunbai Agnipariksha Tiwalya Bawlya News in Marathi Krishi Varta Amachi Mati Amchi Manse 7.00 News in Marathi 7.25 Four th Umpi re Triangul ar Series: India vs Sri Lan ka li ve from Kingston
11.30 Fourth Umpire Triangular Series: India vs Sri Lanka
DDII (Metro Channel)
P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30
Samachar. News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap
Triangular Series, DDI, 7.25 p.m.
7.00 7.30 8.00 8.15 8.30 10.00 11.05
Samachar Focus. News. Samachar News Late Edition Khel Samachar
The Earth 10.00 Frontline Battle Machines with Mike Brewer 11.00 Monsters Inside Me P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00
6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30
HISTORY
Food Tech Extreme Trains Shark Wranglers Around The World in 80 Ways Accidental Heroes Kings of Restoration Ancient Aliens Shark Wranglers Bamazon Kings of Restoration Addicted
NAT GEOGRAPHIC
P.M. 2.00 Most Amazing Moments 3.00 Secrets of the Taj Mahal 4.00 Mega Factories 5.00 Dangerous Encounters 6.00 Most Amazing Moments 8.00 Mega Factories 9.00 Secrets of the Taj Mahal 10.00 Banged Up Abroad 11.00 Taboo
STAR CRICKET
P.M. 2.00 Wimbledon C’ships 2013 highlights 3.00 Friends Life T20 2013 highlights 3.30 Jai Ho 4.00 T20 Dhamaka 4.30 Champions Ka Champion 5.00 ICC Champions Trophy 2013 h/ls 5.30 ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 h/ls 7.00 Friends Life T20 2013 highlights 8.00 Champions Ka Champion 8.30 T20 Dhamaka 9.00 Jai Ho 9.30 Friends Life T20 2013 highlights 10.00 Wimbledon C’ships 2013 h/ls P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30
ESPN
Jai Ho Friends Life T20 2013 T20 Dhamaka Champions Ka Champion 4.00 Jai Ho 4.30 Wimbledon C’hip 2013 highlights 11.30 Friends Life T20 2013 highlights
All programmes on this page are as per the official schedules of the various channels. Afternoon is not responsible for any last minute changes.
MOVIE CHANNELS
STARMOVIES
P.M 1.58 Hellboy II: The Golden Army 4.20 Eragon 6.30 Snow White and the Huntsman 9.00 John Carter 11.30 The Hot Chick A.M. 9.05 X Men: The Last Stand 11.15 Snow White and the Huntsman
HBO
P.M. 12.30 Wrath of the Titans 2.30 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 4.45 The Change Up 6.50 Transporter 3 9:00 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 10.55 Shaolin Soccer A.M. 8.15 Jurassic Attack 11.45 Transporter 3 P.M. 1.00 3.45 5.45 9.00 11.00 A.M. 10.30 P.M. 1.00 3.00 4.45 6.25 9.00 11.00 A.M. 8.20 10.15 P.M. 2.35 6.05 9.00 A.M. 8.50
ZEE STUDIO
Tron I Legacy Freaky Friday American Gangster Vicky Cristina The Rock Freaky Friday
PIX
Rango Detention Wild Things 3 The Karate Kid John Rambo Hideaway
ZEE TALKIES
P.M. 12.00 Balache Baap Brahmachari: Ashok S 3.00 Nanand Bhavjay: Reema Lagoo 6.00 Ek Daav Dhobipachad: Ashok Saraf 9.00 Jatra: Bharat Jadhav
CARTOON NETWORK
P.M. 2.00 Tom and Jerry Tales 3.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches 4.30 Adventure Time 5.00 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien 5.30 Oggya and the Cockroaches 7.30 Krishna in Vrindavan 9.00 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien 10.00 Tom and Jerry Show 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Roll No 21 9.00 Obbochama-Kun 10.00 Ben 10 AF The Final Battle 11.00 Tom and Jerry Show
POGO
P.M. 1.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 3.30 Yaaron Ka Yaar Raju Special 4.00 Mr Bean 5.00 Seicne Vience Special 6.30 Hamra Raju
Detention The Karate Kid
STAR GOLD
Sabse Bada Khiladi Alwzays Kabhi Kabhi Ghatak Beta Ho To Aisa
MAX
The Rock, Zee Studio, 11 p.m.
P.M. 2.00 Chandni: Rehman, Waheeda 5.30 Hum: Amitabh B 9.00 The Fighter Man Singham: Surya, Anushka A.M 7.00 Bhavani-The Tiger: Balakrishna 10.30 Bunty Aur Babli: Raj Babbar, Rani M P.M. 2.20 5.55 9.00 A.M. 11.30
ZEE CINEMA
Tridev: Sunny Deol Jungle-The Battlegrounds Loha: Dharmendra
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba: Sudhir Dalvi
CVO
P.M. 2.00 Khilona: Sanjeev Kumar 5.30 Hum To Chale Pardes: Rajeev Kapoor 9.00 Khamoshi-The Musical: Salman Khan A.M. 9.30 Kaun Kare Kurbanie: Govinda, Anita Raj
FILMY
P.M. 12.00 James: Mohit Ahlwat 3.00 Gunehgar: Mithun C, Pooja Bhatt 6.00 Parmatma: Mithun, Juhi Chawla 9.00 Hanuman A.M. 9.00 Apna Khoon: Ashok Kumar, Hema Malini
B4U
P.M 12.00 Bedore The Rain: Linus Roache 4.00 Baadshah: Shah Rukh Khan 8.00 Sadiyaan: Rekha, Hema Malini A.M. 8.00 Waris: Jeetendra, Hema Malini
Singham, Max, 9 p.m. 8.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00
Chake De Mighty Raju Pokemon Takeshi’s Castle Sunaina MAD
Thomas and Friends Galli Galli Sim Sim Chhota Bheem: Mayanagri 10.00 Hagemaru 11.00 Chhota Bheem
DISNEY CHANNEL
P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.00 7.00 7.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 P.M. 2.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00
6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30
Doraemon Hamtaro Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Doraemon Hamtaro Art Attack Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon
DISNEY XD
Kiteretsu Splatalot Super Robot Kiteretsu Iron Man Armored Adventures Spiderman Kiteretsu Ultimate Spiderman Hulk Iron Man Rescue Force
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NEWS IN BRIEF ‘Rangkarmi’ launched
AMAZING DANCE ON WHEELS
By Vijay Shanker
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ATIONAL Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and Ability Unlimited Foundation (New Delhi) presented a unique and unusual programme entitilted ‘Dance on Wheels’ at the Tata Theatre. The performance received a standing ovation as it was extraordinary and scintillating. Ability Unlimited Foundation has been established by accomplished classical dance exponent and choreographer Syed Salluddin Pasha with the intention of encouraging and promoting the talent of youngsters who have physical disability but are completely able to perform with devotion and complete involve-
ment that is really startling, hence the dancers dance on the wheelchairs.. The programme commenced with two dancers on wheelchairs portraying a Sufi prayer. Besides establishing the divine quality of the programme, it was exciting to watch them pray while the wheelchairs were in rotatory motion. The other numbers included yoga on the wheels where the dancers dance with perfect co-ordination and support, are in a position to perform varied ‘asanas” including the most difficult ‘shirsasana’ wherein the dancer is in upside down position, winning thunderous applause from the audience. Besides the Bharata Natyam number, the Varnam wherein the dancers danced to perfect
rhythm, while the rotation of the wheelchairs was adjusted accordingly, rare feat that was executed with great determination and enthusiasm. One of the lead dancers tripped twice as force was one sided, hence the balance was disturbed but he immediately got up within seconds, a rare wonder for most spectators, this scene created such an impact on the audience, hence brought tears in my eyes. The piece-de-resistance of the evening was the portrayal of the Bhagavad Gita pertaining to the battle in Kurukshetra, incorporating the reluctance of Arjuna and ultimately his victory over ‘adharma’. The role of Arjuna was played by Gulshan wherein he uses his crutches as the weapon to fight against Kauravas.
Luminaries from Marathi theatre like producers Lata Narvekar, Sudhir Bhat, make-up veteran Pandharinath Jukar, director Vijay Kenkre, film critic Kamlakar Sontakke, director Sanjeev Kolte, producers Shashi Mittal and Sumit Mittal were present at the movie launch of Marathi movie ‘Rangkarmi’, starring Dr. Amol Kolhe, Mohan Joshi, Sharmishtha Raut, Sheetal Dhabholkar and directed by Sanjeev Kolte, held at Hotel Kohinoor Park, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The film is about the lives of stage artistes.
‘Rajbhasha’ song recorded
The sixth song recording of Twenty seven December Productions and director Nyaneshwar Margaz’s ‘Rajbhasha’ was held under the baton of Parikshit Bhatkande and sung by Avdhoot Gupte and Madhura Kumbhar with lyrics by Arun Mhatre, which will be a climax song. The film stars Vishakha, a former child star in a pivotal role.
Salil Kulkarni’s new album
Mahalaxmi’s Melody By Amarendra Dhaneshwar
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RODUCERS Priya Theaters and Omkar Productions’ new play ‘Amhi Lagnashivay’ premiered on July 1 at the Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium, Vashi to a great response. The play is about three men in the Ghodepatil family, whose deaths after their marriages, are predicted by their uncle. One of them actually dies in an accident after his marriage giving the other two cold feet. The entire play is based on their efforts to avoid getting married. Do the other two marry? What happens to them? The play anchored by Mahesh Manjrekar stars Santosh Mayekar in the lead role along with Rahul Gore, Ganesh Jethe, Prafull Ghag, Shweta Gharat, Mahesh Dev, and Varsha Kambli, with Hemant Bhalekar as the director and Anand Mhasvekar as the producer.
AHALAXMI SHENOY, a vocalist from south Karnataka, was featured by Kalabharati in its morning concert at the Karnataka Sangha. The spread of Hindustani music is generally restricted to the northern districts of Karnataka like Hubli and Dharwad, while South Karnataka is dominated by Carnatic music. Mangalore, one of the major cities in southern Karnataka, has produced a great master like the late Chidananda Nagarkar, who was a splendid vocalist. Tabla player Omkar Gulwady, as well as Bhimsen Joshi clone Upendra Bhat, also hail from this city. Mahalaxmi Shenoy is another talented classical singer from Mangalore. One of the main reasons why her music appeals to the audience is its resemblance to the music of the popular star, Perveen Sultana. Shenoy provides glimpses into Sultana’s gayaki in a manner which people find admirable.’”I have not learned from her. She has showered her affection on me. I keep hearing her recordings and studying them,” said Shenoy in a telephone interview from Mangalore. Shenoy first trained in Carnatic music from Vyaskrisna Upadhyay, a local musician from the city. “I learned this style for five long years. Even as I was learning it, Hindustani music kept beckoning me. I thought that it was necessary for me to learn Hindustani music and
that would give me an opportunity to realize my potential as a singer and as an individual,” she said. Shenoy then learned from Ramrao Nayak from Goa. He is an exponent of the Kirana as well as Agra gharana. Shenoy later came in contact with the world renowned and Grammy award winning guitar player, Vishwamohan Bhatt and has been learning from him for the last thirteen years. Bhatt is an instrumentalist and Shenoy is a singer. How does learning from an instrumentalist then, work for a singer? We have seen many examples of instrumentalists teaching vocalists, though these are rare. Ravi Shankar taught Samaresh Choudhury. A harmonist like Arvind Thatte with a research bent of mind also guides a young singer like Anuradha Kuber. Sitarist Arvind Parikh who is a veteran exponent of the Itawa gharana has taught singers like Purvi Parikh or Ramakrishna Das. In this programme, she sang a khyal in the raga ‘Gujri Todi’. The bandish ‘Ja Ja Re’ was set to a slow ek taal. Mahalaxmi also gave due importance to the note komal rishabh and komal dhaivat. ‘Aaj More Ghar Aavo’ the drut bandish composed by Aman Ali Khan of the Bhendibazar gharana was also a remarkable performance.
Dr. Salil Kulkarni’s new music album with songs sung by the great Lata Mangeshkar herself and under her own LM label was unveiled at the hands of her younger brother, music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar at the Ravindra Natya Mandir recently. Present on the occasion were singer Usha Mangeshkar, music composer Mayuresh Pai who heads LM Music and Vishwas Joshi of Fincraft Media Entertainment.
Entertainment company launched
Bharat Jadhav Entertainment Company (BJE) has been started by Bharat Jadhav along with Australia based entrepreneur Vikas Kore of ‘BIZCAT SOLUTIONS’ and well-known publicist Ganesh Gargote with offices in Mumbai, Pune, and Sydney. The formal opening of the company along with its website—bharatjadhaventertainmenmt.com — was held at Hotel Kohinoor recently. Their plans include producing films, TV serials and events wherein they will promote youngsters who can register on their website free of cost.
Film on Hutatma Bhai Kotwal
By Sandeep Hattangadi
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ECENTLY, many films have been made against the backdrop of education and the lack of basic educational facilities in villages. Now, Shantanu Tambe’s ‘Majhi Shala’ deals with the same subject, albeit with some skullduggery. Ramchandra Tulaskar (Arun Nalawde) is a bright boy whose father is a farm worker. He wants to study and struggles to do so. However with the help of a kind teacher (Jayant Sawarkar), he completes his studies taking a stern vow to build a high school in his village. He has an understanding wife (Alka Kubal Athalye) who supports him in all his endeavors, as he seeks help from all quarters
OF SCHOOLS AND GHOSTS
to make his dream come true. The local minister (Devendra Dodke) however, is not interested in a small school and would rather have cash rich public schools. He therefore refuses to help Ram out. One fine day, Ram leaves for Mumbai to get aid for his school only to have his bus meet with an accident. He passes away, but his spirit lives on with the sole objective of building the school. Ultimately, a surprised police officer and minister agree to fulfill his dream and construct the school.
A film on the well-known freedom fighter Hutatma Bhai Kotwal is being planned by F.M. Illyas of ‘Arjun’ fame. The film will be made on a big international scale and will reach out to a pan Indian audience.
Vajahat Khan’s vocal recital
‘Udayan’ to feature classical and Sufi singer Vajahat Khan in a vocal recital at Nehru Centre, Hall of Harmony on Saturday July 6 at 6.30 pm. Tickets at the entrance. Contact 98212 69505.
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ENIGMA CODE 581
ACROSS: 4 "Trumpet Call" an appropriate name for the musicians' journal? (7) 8 Company takes measure of foreign money (6) 10 Has the seaman got the answer to being free of blame? (8) 11 Always a right one, it's sometimes said (8) 12 One is embraced by the big fellow possibly a red (6) 13 Performs round yours truly, being sportive (8) 14 Battlements formed of legs and forequarters of mutton? (8) 17 Observant links I'd discussed (44) 20 Two adjacent pieces in a gradual sequence (3,2,3) 22 Cycling out from a western hotel to fish (6) 24 Thankless types tearing round the south (8) 25 Faced inn brawl with money behind it (8) 26 Turning it round is laborious (6) 27 I belong to organization that's disreputable (7) DOWN: 1 May be completely taken in ! (7) 2 It is placed in a challenging position (6,3) 3 Out at elbow Australian capturing Mr. Kipling's boy (6) 5 Mislaid one's watch and was held up? (4,4) 6 Inflamed again by a litre cocktail (5) 7 Ham to carve into pieces ! (7) 9 Newly-wed swapped immediately after the ceremony? (8,5) 15 Fanciful description of Tinker Bell? (4-5)
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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.
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The Clue: Of the sea
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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE LARDER, DEALER, LADDER, LADLED, LARDED, LEADED, LEADER
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MATH PYRAMID 581 16 What a regular way to coming round! (8) 18 Opening for the weary (7) 19 Birds and animals held a long
time in captivity (7) 21 How wearing the drunken South is ! (6) 23 Time to see a muse (5)
SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Military march, 10 Vade mecum, 11 Boyar, 12 Snapdragon, 14 Fbi, 15 Vantage-point, 18 Demonstrates, 21 Tui, 22 Detachment, 25 Outer, 26 Fractions, 27 Glow with pride. DOWN: 2 Indrawn, 3 Immediate, 4 Accra, 5 Yam, 6 Abba, 7 Cry off, 8 Evasive action, 9 Fruitless task, 13 Oboes, 16 Evoke, 17 North star, 19 Toehold, 20 Lintel, 23 Awash, 24 Grew, 26 Fri.
QUICK CROSS 581
ACROSS: 1 Make _ __ at (5) 6 Adjust a brogue (5) 7 Ex ____: Law (5) 8 Thin as _ ___ (1,4) 9 Iditarod transports (5)
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
YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION
YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION
DOWN: 1 Italian harps (5) 2 "Harbour" or "diver" leader (5) 3 _ __ is known by its fruit (1,4) 4 Placed, situated or located (5) 5 Bed starter (5)
MATHDOKU 581
HIDATO 581
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
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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WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART
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COFFEEBREAK MOON: Aries TITHI: 10th Jyesht Krishnapaksha NAKSHATRA: Ashwini RASHI: Mesh (Aries) A.L.I. LUCKY COLOUR: Pink and Grey LUCKY NUMBER: 1 BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Carry on your routine activities for you are poised for a major breakthrough in your work and career. Avoid any changes unless it is imperative or you are made an offer that is remarkably favorable. Students have a successful period ahead. You will travel abroad for higher education or for specialized training. Romantic aspirations are fulfilled this year. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have bright eyes, broad forehead alert, energetic and self-opinionated. General all round good knowledge will lead to many good opportunities. Will do well in public life, marketing, business, agriculture or land development. Overseas influences are strongly indicated and favorable. Will be loving and attached to family.
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20): It is a busy day that will keep you on the alert throughout. News from overseas is indicated. A change is certainly indicated in your circumstances that you have been looking forward to. Those who are keen on higher studies will have to work harder. Those in creative fields will do very well. You have a great thing going in your love relationship but you need to be more demonstrative and today is a good day to start. TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You can take a considered risk in fresh venture now which will lead to substantial gains later. Loans and sanctions come through especially if you want to start an independent business. Matters concerning applications and interviews will have favorable result. Your mate will be in a loving and romantic mood today but you may be more geared to getting some work done. Try to compromise and give in to the charms of your beloved who has eyes only for you.
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GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): At a meeting or interview your quiet strength and confidence could be mistaken for too much attitude. Be unassuming and you could win the day. You may think of a new and brilliant idea for improving your business prospects. These efforts are sure to lead you nearer to your goal. You may face all kinds of constraints but let it not interfere in your responses to your beloved who may already be feeling insecure.
CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Take risks and make the most of a good day. Cautious trading will lead to extra money. You will be very lucky at a game of chance. A tip from reliable source will lead to tremendous gains. An earlier assignment will bring in monetary gains and acclaim. Members of the opposite sex find you exceptionally attractive. You will make new friends and enlarge your social circle.
LEO (July 22 - August 21): Some problems you have been facing in your business are likely to be sorted out very soon which will add to your enthusiasm and energy. You will be in a much stronger position from now onwards. You will now be able to overcome obstacles that have been standing in your way. Look forward to happy times. Keep a check on indulgence for it could affect health.
VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Catch up and make good earlier losses. You should guard against a complacent attitude and keep up the pace of work. An important assignment will need all your attention. Any problems that you encounter will be overcome easily. Sudden monetary gains are likely from where you least expected. You can look forward to an enjoyable evening with your beloved and friends to a club or favorite resort. On the whole it is a good day.
LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You will feel energetic and may decide to bring about some changes in the way that you work. The flow of work will be smooth and promising. If you try to understand what is behind the feeling of resentment shown by your partner, the answer will be clear and the problem will be solved. A loving gesture will from you would help.
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SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Some of you will be sent overseas on a special project, which opens up several new opportunities for further growth in your career. Your accomplishments will be greatly lauded. You will be very much the centre of attention even on the social scene. The single will be spellbound by someone new. You have many rivals and getting close to the one you are attracted to will require good planning and some smart thinking.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): With all else moving along in the right direction in your life you may still hanker for that elusive job or position. May be the time has come for your to tap your resources and see what can be done. This is the time to make a move towards fulfilling aspirations. A new person in your circle of people will hold your attention. Proceed cautiously if you want this association to grow meaningfully.
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CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will have a busy day at work. A business meeting will have beneficial results. Some news you receive today will be encouraging and lead to gains. At a social gathering you will be very much in demand. Happiness in the family set-up is assured. Demands from love ones are never ending but you need to know where to draw the line. Love and romance may not be on the agenda today.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Review your financial situation and you find that you have done well and worries you had were only in your mind. You have never had it so good in your business or career. Continue your efforts in your present activities without seeking any changes at the moment. The lighter moments of leisure spent in the charming company of your beloved will more than compensate in terms of happiness and joy.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20): In business or at work you are in a position of advantage. You can Put new plans into action, for others will be willing to support you. Finances should not be a problem today. You have steady increase in your profits. You may want to put your money away in some long-term deposits. A new friendship with a person of the opposite sex is becoming rather strong. You are heading for a strong romantic affair.
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ACROSS: 3 Desert region of Gujarat (5) 8 The house of a parson (5) 10 H ___ Haggard : famous author of "She"? (5) 11 Energy (3) 12 Kitchen appliance (5) 13 Nonmetallic element (7) 15 Chill-inducing (5) 18 Also ___ : took part but did not win? (3) 19 Bring up to date (6) 21 Primarily or at the beginning (7) 22 A large closed oven used for drying or baking pots (4) 23 Brooked (4) 24 P G Wodehouse's Bertie ____ (7) 26 Bitter component of some wines (6) 29 Unhappy, sorrowful (3) 31 Urged - with poultry product, perhaps? (5) 32 Unit of magnetic intensity (7) 34 Tears or wrenches forcibly (5) 35 A bird that hoots (3) 36 Urges with a stick (5) 37 Smarten, dress or equip elegantly? (5) 38 Cold and hard, in a way? (5)
DOWN: 1 ___ Hassan : Aap Jaisa Koi.... singer? (5) 2 Common analgesic (7) 4 __ __ arms : riled? (2,2) 5 Eerie; repellent (6) 6 Taken on to staff (5) 7 An item recorded in an account (5) 9 Nothing, no score (3) 12 On which we depend for our rains (7) 14 ___ sick : affected by nausea in an automobile? (3) 16 It's edge was a novel subject for Somerset Maughum ! (5) 17 Conger catcher (5)
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SUDOKU 1889 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
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CRYPTOQUIP
Today’s clue: F equals T
The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another.
19 Hero of the Odyssey (7) 20 A fish; go on ice (5) 21 Spree (5) 23 Pressure sore (7) 24 Not in my ___ imagination : not at all? (6)
25 A thick, dark oily liquid (3) 27 Threatening behaviour (5) 28 Social misfits (5) 30 Beneath (5) 32 Frigga's husband (4) 33 ____ - faced : insincere? (3)
SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Tetchy, 7 Daiquiri, 8 Adorns, 10 Thump, 13 Fret, 14 Susa, 15 Leaf, 16 Rel, 17 Gain, 19 Opal, 21 Annadurai, 23 Quay, 24 Emmy, 26 Our, 27 Hera, 29 INXS, 32 Moas, 33 Enjoy, 34 Throws, 35 Eton crop, 36 Agrees. DOWN: 1 Adits, 2 Virus, 3 Bump, 4 Tiara, 5 Trot, 6 Hansel, 9 Deform, 11 Hug, 12 Magna, 13 Fenders, 15 Lia, 16 Rai, 18 Anyhow, 20 Pay in, 21 Aur, 22 Uma, 23 Quahog, 25 Exo, 28 Eases, 30 Njord, 31 Sylph, 32 Move, 33 Erns.
IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1708 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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Z F X V L B F T
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B V F Z
P X J A
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W J A V Z D L F J
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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Common sense is not sense common to everyone, but sense in common things.
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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: 08 average; 09 good; 11 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: egoist, ensign, gent, gist, gone, ignite, ingest, INGESTION, ingot, nesting, nosing, noting, sign, signet, sing, singe, siting, song, sting, stoning, tensing, tinge, toeing, tong, toning.
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IN BRIEF Payal, Manasi cause major upsets
MUMBAI: Payal Bohra and Manasi Chiplunkar toppled top two seeds Dyuti Patki and Srushti Haleangadi on their way to the sub-junior girls singles final of the JVPGC All Mumbai Ranking table tennis tournament held at Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club. Both fought back from the brink to emerge winners. Payal undeterred by Dyuti leading 2-1, eschewed her penchant for allround attack and instead waited patiently for Dyuti’s loose returns to score a terrific 13-11, 6-11, 7-11, 11-4, 15-13, 15-13 victory. Mulund’s Laxmibai School’s Manasi, who initially looked ill, was at ease against Srushti’s unorthodox backhand jabs which saw her racing to 3-0 lead. Even in the fourth game Srusthi appeared to be coasting to a straight win, but it was not to be as Manasi played positively right through, using her forehand top-spinners with deadly effect to notch a 15-17, 6-11, 11-13, 12-10, 12-10, 11-9, 11-9 win. However, the women’s singles saw the top two seeds, Shweta Parte ousting Sanjana Choudhary 11-4, 11-5, 11-4, 11-3 and Charvi Kawle, though a bit erratic against 14-year-old junior Siddhi Kolekar triumphed 11-7, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 to move into the semifinals.
Results: Women’s singles (Quarterfinals):Shweta Parte bt Sanjana Choudhary 11-4, 11-5, 11-4, 113; Charvi Kawle bt Siddhi Kolekar 11-7, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7; Mrunmayee Mhatre bt Ashlesha Trehan 9-11, 11-9, 11-7, 12-10, 11-6; Shruti Borkar w/o Tanmya D’Souza. Sub-jr girls singles (semifinals): Payal Bohra bt Dyuti Patki 13-11, 6-11, 7-11, 11-4, 1513, 15-13; Manasi Chiplunkar bt Srushti Haleangadi 15-17, 6-11, 11-13, 12-10, 12-10, 119, 11-9.
Badminton tourneys at JVPGC, CCI
MUMBAI: Top players of suburbs will be seen in action in the Li-Ning Mumbai Suburban District Badminton Championship to be held at Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club from July 10 to 14. The event will be held in 20 categories, beginning from Under 10 to Plus 45 Veterans singles and doubles. “Being the selection tournament, for both the junior and senior district teams for the state Inter-district tournaments to be held at Raigad and Parbhani respectively later this year, we expect around 500 entries with some of the suburbs based country’s top players participating,” said Anil Mahesh, the president of the MSD.
Praveen eyeing India comeback through domestic season
NEW DELHI: Out of the national team for more than a year, fast bowler Praveen Kumar has set his eyes on the 2013-14 domestic season to make a comeback to the Indian team. "I am fit. I have fully recovered from my tennis elbow. I am bowling well these days. I am now eying a comeback to the Indian team by putting up a consistent performance in the domestic circuit," said Praveen at the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board awards. Praveen, who missed the 2011 World Cup, had fruitful tours of West Indies and England in 2011, but then missed the tour of Australia due to a injury. He played in the Commonwealth Bank series, the 2012 Asia Cup and the this year's IPL, but due to a dip in form he has not played any international cricket since then. Praveen also lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led young Indian team for winning the just-concluded ICC Champions Trophy.
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don best, having made the quarter-finals in 2006 and 2010. 2007 Wimbledon runner-up Marion Bartoli is into the quarter-finals with a convincing win over Knapp. Bartoli will face the lone American in the men's or women's singles Sloane Stephens. Laura Robson's superb run came to an end when she was beaten in straight sets by Estonian Kaia Kanepi 7-6, 7-5. Sloane Stephens, a 20-year-old from Palm Springs, Florida, seeded No.17, reached the quarter-finals for the first time with a 4-6, 7-5, 61 win over Monica Puig of Puerto Rico. Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens is through to her first Grand Slam quarter-final after beating Flavia Pennetta. The No.20 seed won 7-6, 6-4 and will now face Petra Kvitova.
German Lisicki stuns World No1 6-2, 1-6, 6-4
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ONDON: Germany’s Sabine Lisicki caused one of the biggest shocks in recent history in the women's event as she upended the five-times championSerena Williams 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The 24th-seeded German trailed 3-0 in the final set but stormed back to dump out the World No1 and end the American's winning streak at 34 matches. As Lisicki's forehand slid away for a winner on her second match point, she fell face down into the grass on Centre Court. Williams had been the overwhelming favourite for the title and despite looking tight and nervous at times, seemed a certain winner when she put together nine straight games to level the match and lead 3-0 in the third. But Lisicki fought back brilliantly and, as Williams faltered, she served out for victory, a place in the last eight and the biggest win of her career. It was billed as the battle of the serves but at first it seemed more like a battle of nerve and unusually Williams was found wanting. Visibly tense, her footwork was sluggish, her serve was off and her returns were wayward. Lisicki, a semi-finalist here three years ago, had beaten the reigning French Open champion three times here in the last four years and seemed in the mood to do it again as she broke twice to take the opening set, pounding heavy serves and belting returns to the feet of the American. Williams was fretting, shouting at herself and generally seemed tight but as she has done so many times during her career, she found her game when she needed it most. Cutting out the errors, she strung together 14 straight points from 0-1 in the second set to take charge and she won nine straight games to level and
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FERRER MAKES LAST EIGHT Spanish fourth seed David Ferrer reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the second successive year while Jerzy Janowicz and Lukasz Kubot set-up an all-Polish
GERMAN VICTORY WAVE: Sabine Lisicki of Germany celebrates after beating Serena Williams of the United States in a women's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London. then surge ahead 3-0 in the third. The match looked over but, out of nowhere, Williams got tight again and began to push, allowing Lisicki back in. The American led 4-2 in the third but Lisicki broke back again to get back on terms at 3-4, leaving her on the ground with a stunning forehand pass. Lisicki saved four break points to hold from 0-40 in the next game and when Williams dumped an easy smash into the net she had the vital break. Serving for the
match at 5-4, she missed one match point through a forehand error but held her nerve on the second to put a forehand away and end the American's hopes.
showdown for a place in the last four. Ferrer fired 53 winners in his 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 6-1 win over Croatia's unseeded Ivan Dodig and goes on to tackle either Argentine eighth seed Juan Martin CHINA'S LI NA RACES INTO del Potro or Andreas Seppi, the QUARTER-FINALS Chinese sixth seed Li Na raced into 23rd seeded Italian. The 31-year-old Ferrer, who was the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-0 demolition of Italian defeated in the French Open final by compatriot Rafael Nadal last 11th seed Roberta Vinci. In contrast to her topsy-turvy month, will be playing in his sevtwo previous matches, which both enth consecutive Grand Slam went to three sets, the 2011 French quarter-final. Janowicz, the 24th Open champion took just 55 min- seed, defeated 31-year-old Jurgen utes to get past her fourth round Melzer, who was hoping to beopponent. In reaching the last come the first Austrian man to eight, Li has matched her Wimble- reach the last eight.
Kalmadi ousted from AAA, loses Presidential election P
UNE: Scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi was ousted as the President of the Asian Athletics Association after he lost his reelection bid to Qatar's powerful rival Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad in a tight contest, bringing an end to the veteran administrator's 13year reign at the helm. Kalmadi, who was jailed and later released on bail for his alleged role in the Commonwealth Games scam, lost 18-20 in the presidential elections held on the second and final day of the AAA Congress at a five-star hotel. All the 45 member countries of the AAA voted through secret ballot in the presence of international parent body IAAF chief Lamine Diack. There were seven invalid votes. Each country has one vote in the election. Kalmadi, a former Indian
Olympic Association President, will also lose his membership of the IAAF Council which he has been holding since 2001 as he is no longer an area representative from the continental body. The defeat also marked the end of 69year-old Congress MP's career as a sport’s administrator as he has already quit from any such post
in the country last year after he was charge-sheeted and jailed for his alleged role in the CWG scandal. The electoral reverse has now led to speculation on whether he would now announce retirement from sports administration since he no longer has any posts. He will though automatically become a life president of the AAA, an honorary post given to all past presidents, and can attend the Congress of the continental body without any voting rights. Qatar Athletics Federation President Al Hamad, who is also the incumbent senior vice-president of the AAA as well as the IAAF, will hold office for just two years instead of four. An AAA source said that the term of its president was curtailed so that it runs concurrently
with that of the IAAF chief and it will revert to four years from 2015 onwards. "Al Hamaad will be president for only two years as AAA is changing cycle so that it is in sync with IAAF from 2015," the official said. Incumbent IAAF chief Lamine Diack's term runs from 2011 to 2015. Kalmadi's loss in the election is a big disappointment for him considering that the Congress of the AAA was being held at his home town, which he is representing in the Parliament, and Asian Championships begin here from July 3. It's a sort of history repeating itself after 13 years as Kalmadi had ousted the then incumbent Bob Hassan of Indonesia in a tight presidential election in Jakarta in 2000.
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confedshorts BRAZIL, SPAIN IN SHIRTS GIFT TO MANDELA RIO DE JANEIRO: Confederations Cup finalists Brazil and Spain are gifting autographed commemorative shirts to ailing South African former president Nelson Mandela, FIFA president Sepp Blatter revealed ahead of Sunday's match in Rio. "To Mandela, a gift from Brazilian national team and wish you a good recover (sic)", read the inscription on the Brazil shirt which Blatter, flanked by Brazilian Football Confederation president Jose Maria Marin and Spanish counterpart Angel Maria Villar Llona, held aloft. Nobel peace laureate Mandela, who played a major role in the 2010 World Cup coming to South Africa - the first time the competition has been held on the African continent - is in critical condition in Pretoria where he was hospitalised on June 8 with a recurring lung infection.
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil star Neymar won the accolade of best player at the Confederations Cup after his starring role in a competition which culminated in a 3-0 stroll over Spain. Neymar scored four goals, including one in the final, but his all-round play suggests he can live up the hype as potentially Brazil's greatest star since Pele. The silver ball award went to Andres Iniesta, who struggled in a Spanish midfield which never found its game in the final - the usually incisive Barcelona star and his teammates could not conjure their usual dominance and seemed to have left too much out on the turf in edging Italy on spotkicks in the semi-final. Brazil midfielder Paulinho, who headed a semi-final winner against Uruguay, landed the bronze ball.
DEL BOSQUE: BRAZIL WERE BETTER THAN US RIO DE JANEIRO: Vicente Del Bosque was in no mood for making excuses after watching his Spain side crash to a shock 3-0 defeat against hosts Brazil. "Brazil were better than us and we have to congratulate them," Del Bosque said . The Spain boss also thought Fred's opening goal for Brazil, which came just two minutes into the game, set the tone for the evening and admitted the two other goals, scored by Neymar and Fred either side of half-time. "We had some bad luck at the start of the game, at the end of the first half and at the start of the second, but I don't want to make any excuses because they were the better team," he said.
MARACANA MAGIC AS BRAZIL STEAMROLLS SPAIN R IO DE JANEIRO: Brazil destroyed world and European champions Spain 3-0 to win a third straight Confederations Cup title with a dazzling display of football which left the Maracana Stadium in raptures here. The turbo-charged samba stars roared to victory yesterday with two goals from Fred and a stunning strike from Neymar, dominating a weary Spanish side whose strength was sapped after edging Italy on penalties in Thursday's semi-final. A miserable night for Spain also saw them miss a second half penalty when Sergio Ramos shot wide from the spot before Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was sent off for a professional foul
on Neymar. Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said the result as the perfect fillip as he plots a course to an assault on next year's World Cup finals in Brazil. "People know a much tougher event is coming up (next year)," said Scolari. But he noted: "We can set out on the journey with a little more confidence." Spanish counterpart Vicente del Bosque meanwhile admitted his side had been outclassed on the night. The touchpaper for an electrifying evening at one of the most iconic venues in football was set during the pre-match ceremonies as Brazil's fans in a 73,531-crowd belted out a spine-tingling rendition of the national anthem. The stirring anthems came as po-
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lice clashed with protestors outside the ground before kick-off, the latest in a series of violent confrontations which have dogged the tournament since it kicked off. With the euphoric stadium crowd behind them, Brazil raced into a 1-0 lead after only two minutes through Fred's first of the night. Hulk lifted
over a cross and Neymar slid a hopeful ball to the centre forward, who was prone in the box as he flung out his right leg to hook home from point blank range past helpless Spanish custodian Iker Casillas. Oscar then fired a low shot just wide after Fred played on a Neymar flick before a Paulinho chip almost embarrassed Casillas as Brazil poured forward, visibly boosted by the overwhelming din of support cascading down from stands. Spain briefly responded with a swirling drive from Andres Iniesta which appeared to be drifting just wide before Brazil keeper Julio Cesar pushed the ball away for a 19th-minute corner which Fernando Torres wasted.
Italy take bronze with shootout win over Uruguay S
ALVADOR DE BAHIA: Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon was the difference as the Azzurri took third place at the Confederations Cup after beating Uruguay 3-2 on penalties, the pair having been locked at 2-2 following extra time in Salvador. Although the eyes of 200 million Brazilians were fixed on an evening final between the hosts and world champions Spain, Italian and Uruguayan fans converged on the northern city yesterday for the bronze medal which Italy carried off after skipper and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon saved spot-kicks from Diego Forlan, Martin Caceres and Walter Gargano. He promptly slammed critics back home who had wondered why he was not able to stop any of Spain's seven penalties in the semifinal. "These things only happen in
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Italy - people have a short memory there," raged Buffon after the 34year-old turned in heroics to seal victory. "I showed my critics," he added. "Today was a tough match and I had a lot to do out there," added the veteran shot-stopper.
Despite the early afternoon heat both sides turned in an entertaining contest as the Italians, edged out in the semi-finals by Spain also on penalties - came past rivals who had bowed to the Brazilians in their semi. Alessandro Diamanti looked to have won the game in normal time at the Arena Fonte Nova stadium when he swept in a curling free-kick just inside Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera's left-hand post in the 73rd minute. But Edinson Cavani crashed in a stunning free-kick of his own with 12 minutes remaining of normal time to level at 2-2 as the South Americans fought to end a poor run of six losses in seven bronze medal matches at World Cup, Copa America and Confederations Cup tournaments.
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IN BRIEF ICC to decide on Amir using PCB's training facilities
KARACHI: The five-member ICC sub-committee in all likelihood will review whether certain clauses incorporated in Mohammed Amir's fiveyear ban for indulging in spot-fixing can be relaxed in order to allow the talented paceman opportunity to use PCB's training facilities. "The ICC, during the annual conference week, constituted a five-member committee that will review and recommend amendments to the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, and on recommendation from the PCB, will also provide its suggestions to the ICC board on the ban related to Mohammad Amir," a PCB spokesman told ESPNcricinfo. The ICC is unwilling to the reveal the names of those in the sub-committee.
Kapur to try and qualify for British Open, Jeev fails
LONDON: Shiv Kapur will try and earn a berth for the Open Championships as he tees up at the Local Regional qualifiers at Dunbar even as his celebrated compatriot Jeev Milkha Singh failed in his attempt at Sunningdale. Kapur, who has had mixed luck this season after losing his card last season, has won the Challenge Tour event in Gujarat and also finished 10th at the Lyoness Open on main European Tour this year. Kapur had played at the Open once in 2006, when he came through International Final Qualifier for Asia. Earlier, Jeev failed in an attempt to qualify for the British Open at Sunningdale.
Pak not getting any ICC event till 2023 disappoints Misbah
KARACHI: Disappointed with the ICC's decision to not award any major event to Pakistan till 2023, national captain Misbah-ulHaq blamed his team's recent slide on the lack of international cricket in the strife-torn country. "There is no doubt this team has suffered a lot because of no international cricket being played in Pakistan and to learn now that there are no international events until 2023 is very disappointing news for me," he said. Pakistan has not hosted any international cricket since the 2009 Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team. The nation did not get any major event to host in the schedule finalised during the ICC Annual Conference in London last week.
Deaf lawn tennis player cries foul over SAIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision
CHANDIGARH: Sports Authority of India's (SAI) decision to restrict the Indian entries in the 22nd Deaflympics due to lack of funds has hit many players who have been robbed of an opportunity to represent the country at the quadrennial event starting in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 22. One such case is Parul Gupta, a tennis player with hearing disability, who is on the verge of missing out the games. "My daughter played eight nationals. She is playing tennis for the last ten years and her only aim is to represent country in an international event, but now it is shattered. She has decided not to play in future," Avinash Gupta, Parul's father said.
West Indies' batsmen Tino Best and Kemar Roach raise their bats after scoring the winning run off India's bowler Umesh Yadav during their Tri-Nation Series cricket match in Kingston, Jamaica.
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INGSTON: The Indian cricket team's nine-match winning run came to an end after the West Indies held nerve to snatch a thrilling onewicket victory over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men in their ODI tri-series preliminary match here. Chasing a modest target of 230, West Indies made heavy weather of the chase despite a sparkling knock of 97 by opener Johnson Charles but finally managed to register their second win in the tournament with 14 balls to spare. With nine points from two matches, West Indies are in with a bright chance of making it to the finals. It was sweet revenge for the hosts, who had lost to India in the course of their unbeaten Champions Trophy triumph. Kemar Roach (14 not out) got himself a perfect birthday present as he guided West Indies by keeping cool lower down the order. He flicked Umesh Yadav (3/43) towards square leg to bring up the victory in a match where fortune swung like a pendulum. The foundation of the victory was laid by opener Charles who faced 100 balls hitting eight boundaries and four huge sixes. He added 116 runs for the fourth wicket with Darren Bravo (55) and the victory didn't look out of sight. The Indian bowlers made a fantastic comeback as they got some quick breakthroughs before Roach finally sealed it for the hosts. At the start of the chase, West Indies were in dire straits as they lost both Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels within the first five overs and were precariously placed at 26 for three. Yadav removed the opposition's best batsman Gayle (11) and followed it up with the wicket of Devon Smith (0) while
Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled Samuels (1) to reduce West Indies to 26 for three. Gayle was dismissed when a delivery from Umesh rose awkwardly and it hit the upper portion of his bat. The resultant catch was taken by Suresh Raina stationed at short cover. In his next over, Yadav removed lefthander Smith with an inswinger while Samuels dragged one from Kumar back onto his stumps. Opener Charles, however, batted positively. The first six scoring strokes were boundaries as he punished both Yadav and Kumar. With minimum backlift and least footwork, Charles successfully hit through the line whenever it was slotted in his zone. He found an able ally in Bravo as the duo resurrected the innings. The 50 run partnership came off 70 balls. Bravo, who was slow to begin with but chanced his arms against Ravindra Jadeja hitting the bowler over his head for a six.
Other cricket boards too objected to DRS, say BCCI sources
MUMBAI: It was not only the Indian cricket board but few other boards too expressed reservations on implementing the much-debated Decision Review System (DRS) uniformly in all matches during the annual conference of International Cricket Council in London, sources said. "Not only India, but other countries too (objected to its compulsory implementation) because it is not foolproof and there is a financial issue (related to it)," BCCI sources said. The ICC conference concluded on Saturday. According to the sources, the cost involved in the implementing the DRS is USD 15,000-16,000 per day and the broadcast right holders are not willing to bear this extra cost. The BCCI has steadfastly refused to have DRS in any series involving Indian team barring events organised by the International Cricket Council like the World Cup, Champions Trophy and World T20 Championship.
The duo batted sensibly as the 100 came up in the 22nd over and Charles completed a well-deserved half-century off 60 balls. To celebrate his 50, Charles gave Jadeja the charge to hit him into the stands. The 100 runs for the fourth wicket partnership came off 131 balls and in the 26th over. With the pitch easing out a bit
Injured Dhoni ruled out, Kohli named captain KINGSTON: The Indian cricket team was dealt a major blow today with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni being ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing trination ODI series due to a hamstring injury, prompting the BCCI to appoint Virat Kohli as the stand-in skipper. Batsman Ambati Rayudu will be flown in as Dhoni's replacement. "Dhoni has been ruled out of theongoing tri-series in the West Indies, due to a hamstring injury. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked Ambati Rayudu as his replacement in the squad. Rayudu will join the team at the earliest," BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel said in a statement. "Virat Kohli will lead India in the
remainder of the tri-series," the statement added. Dhoni did not keep wickets against the West Indies during the team's tri-nation series opener in Jamaica yesterday after sustaining a hamstring injury while batting.
compared to first half, the West Indian pair didn't have any problems in negotiating the Indian bowlers. Spin twins Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin weren't as effective as one expected them to be. A desperate Virat Kohli, leading the side in regular skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's absence, brought back Yadav for his second spell but Charles greeted him with one of the biggest six of the match. Finally, after a 116-run partnership, Bravo was gone for 55 trying to dispatch a halftracker from Ashwin but only managing to find Shikhar Dhawan at short mid-wicket. The wicket rejuvenated the Indians as Ishant Sharma came back for his second spell and bowled a perfect length to induce an edge off rival captain Kieron Pollard which was smartly taken by Dinesh Karthik behind the stumps. From 142 for three, West Indies suddenly became 155 for five. Brief Scores: India 229/7 in 50 overs [Rohit Sharma 60, Suresh Raina 44, Darren Sammy 2/41] lost to West Indies 230/9 in 47.4 overs [Johnson Charles 97, Darren Bravo 55, Darren Sammy 29, Umesh Yadav 3/43] by one wicket.
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