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NOT SO GOOD AT 88.03% Mumbai registers rise of 11% in HSC results, even as state records its highest at 90%

By Yatin Ingle

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ven though Mumbai has registered an 11 per cent hike as compared to last year, it has come in last among the state's nine divisions. Mumbai’s pass percentage in HSC results this year is recorded at 88.03 per cent as against 76.81 per cent last year.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) declared the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Board examinations results yesterday for about 12 lakh students from across Maharashtra who appeared from 7,682 centres in February this year. The overall pass percentage of Maharashtra

was better than last years' 83.47 per cent, jumping up by about 7 per cent and recording a solid 90.03 per cent. Within the nine divisions of the state board, the Konkan division stood the highest with 94.85 per cent, followed by Amravati 91.85 per cent and Kolhapur with 91.54 per cent. Mumbai, however, stands last among the nine divisions.

Navi Mumbai, including Thane and Raigad, recorded a 93.01 pass percentage.

Yet again, the girls have outshone the boys in all the divisions. Overall, 92.38 per cent of the girls and 84.73 per cent of the boys have passed.

The pass percentage of students from minimum competency vocational

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course (MCVC) topped with 94.53 per cent, followed by the Science stream with 90.71 per cent, Commerce with 87.91 per cent and Arts with 84.64 per cent.

Though Mumbai stood last in most of the rankings, it has recorded 28,781 students with distinctions, the highest number among the nine divisions. Also, it did complete the examinations with the lowest incidents of malpractice. Nashik recorded 326 copycats, followed by Pune with 75 and Amravati with 69 copycats. Mumbai can claim to be a little cleaner with just 52 copycats in the exams The ADC spoke to Sarjerao Jadhav, Chairman of the MS

Bookies played in this IPL?

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He is reading today’s headline! ...Raj Thackeray is likely to choose his constituency to contest the assembly election and defeat him.

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n the last day of Indian Premier League (IPL) 7 innings, the Mumbai Crime Branch's own final shot resulted in the arrest of three bookies, who were caught redhanded while accepting bets on the match.

The trio have been identified as Vishal Upadhyaya, Abhishek Singh and Yasin Sheikh, who were allegedly operating their betting business through the internet websites: www.vbet24.com

and www.khelmasti.com, through which they happened to get caught.

They were arrested from a house in Hindustan Naka, Kandivali (E), said police officials.

Rs.85,000 cash, 13 mobile phones, a laptop, half a dozen sim cards with bogus names and addresses and an entry diary, which mentioned rates and details of profit and loss, were all recovered from the spot.

Sleuths from the Property Continued on pg 2 «

Gold: `26,990 Silver: `40,670 US Dollar: `59.15 Temperature: 330C/290C Humidity:70%

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‘Get stay on demolition’ Opposition seeks deferment of Campa Cola hearing, saying legal advice of Attorney General should be sought before arguing case in apex court

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eader of opposition in legislative council, Vinod

Tawde yesterday urged the Supreme Court on June 3 state government to seek de- and a stay on demolition of ferment of the hearing in the Campa Cola case before the Continued on pg 8 «

Not so good at 88.03% MAGMO Doctors on strike

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been majorly affected because of the strike but if the needed is not round 7000 doctors from across done for us at the earliest, then the state who are a part of the more doctors are ready to join us in Maharashtra Association of Gazetted the strike and then it will affect the Medical Officers (MAGMO) went on patients. They will suffer for no fault a strike on Monday, to voice their of theirs.” displeasure about their demands not Apparently, none of the medical being fulfilled despite waiting for officers from state run postmore than two years. mortem centres reported to work, JJ Dr. Pradeep Jaybhave, Joint Sec- hospital being the only exception. retary, State, MAGMO said, “Our de- Dr. S.M Patil, police surgeon in mands are pending since 2011. We charge of the post mortem centres have been patiently pursuing the informed that three medical offimatter with all the concerned au- cers from the BMC hospitals; Sion, thorities but nothing concrete has Nair and JJ hospitals had to be happened. So we have decided to roped in for conducting postvoice our grievances by going on a mortems at Rajawadi, Bhagwati strike. As of now, no hospital has and Cooper hospitals. The plan is to

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BSHSE, who said, “In spite of the teachers’ protests and agitation, the results were declared before the estimated time, abiding by the rules.

Teachers and staffers have been working hard and finally the results have been declared. Mark sheets will soon be sent to the concerned institutions

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Toppers stand tall

Parth Kothari – 95.69% (Science) Pace Junior Science College, Andheri Parth Kothari has been busy this summer. He's away at a camp preparing for the Chemistry Olympiad this summer, but his proud mother handled the moment for her son. Reema Kothari was delighted to know that her son was one among the city's toppers. She said that as soon as Parth returns from the Olympiad, the celebrations would begin. An additional achievement – he scored 100/100 in Math.

Rajvi Naik – 88.76% (Arts) Rajvi Naik stands proudly among the toppers in the Arts stream. With belief in herself and confidence in her abilities, Rajvi Naik shunned coaching classes.

Confident about studies, Rajvi Naik did not join any coaching classes but stood amongst the toppers in the Arts stream. A student

from the Ruia College, Matunga, she scored 88.76 per cent in the Arts field. Talking to the ADC, Rajvi said, “ I always believed that coaching classes are not so important. If a student pays attention to the teaching in the classroom, he will surely score better marks.” Rajvi is also the topper in French, scoring 98/100

keep this arrangement going until the strike is withdrawn.

The demands of the doctors are with regards to Non Practicing Allowance, arrears that are pending due to the delayed implementation of the sixth pay commission, impending permanent posting of the seven hundred and odd number of doctors who are still working on contract basis, raising the retirement age to 62 from 58, etc.

The members of MAGMO also staged a protest at Azad Maidan on Monday afternoon, it was supported by unions like the Zila Parishad Health Employees of Maharashtra, Ambulance Drivers Union and Malaria Employee Union.

ACB traps retired lieutenant colonel in a bribe case The officer worked as a project officer for a government scheme and had demanded a bribe from the complainant for clearing a hefty bill

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Apeksha Shetty (Commerce) 93.5 per cent (photo -3hsc3) Apeksha shetty from St. Alloysius Jr. College of Commerce and Science, Nalasopara, topped the Commerce stream with 93.5 per cent.

he Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has trapped a 60-year-old retired lieutenant colonel, working as a project officer for a government scheme, for allegedly accepting a bribe from the complainant to clear a hefty bill for the service he had provided to the government.

The accused, Lt Col. (Retd.)

Ramesh K. Taneja was a project officer for Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) funded by the Central as well as the State government. Taneja is an engineer by qualification. The scheme aims at nurturing and providing skills to

poor people in rural areas to give them sustainable self-employment through self-help groups.

The government had outsourced this work to many groups including The Indian Stammering Association (TISA). TISA had given the work to the complainant Manish Rashivar who runs an agency. Manish trained 206 people and gave a bill of Rs.11 lakh for his services. He received Rs.7 lakh and a bill of Rs.4 lakh was to be cleared by the government.

Director General, ACB Praveen Dixit said, “The accused demanded Rs.1.56 lakh and was caught accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 as installment from the complainant for

clearing the bill.”

ACB Police Inspector on condition of anonymity said, “A complaint was received by the ACB on May 28 and after verifying the claims made by the complainant, a trap was laid today in the compound of Piccadilly building in Aarey Colony. We have done a voice recording in the case.”

The government office for this scheme is in the building. Taneja is also the assistant vice president of TOPS security. Taneja has been booked under sections 7 and 13 (1) (d) read with 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He will be produced before the magistrate’s court on Tuesday, the officer added.

Bookies played in IPL? Continued from pg 1 « Cell received a tip-off that illegal betting was going in Kandivali, following which Nandkumar Gopale, who is in charge of the Property Cell, and his team of police officials, Nitin Patil and Amit Walekar, raided the house.

The police is now hunting for a man named Hemant, who is be-

lieved to be the missing link between three bookies and other high powered bookies from Dubai, informed sources in the crime branch.

Last year, the arrest of Ramesh Vyas by the crime branch had exposed the international betting syndicate in which the rich and famous had come under the police scanner. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

State to amend dance bar prohibition act

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he state cabinet on Monday decided to amend the Dance Bar Prohibition Act to remove a legal lacuna on the ground of which the Supreme Court had struck down the 2005 order of the government to ban dance bars. The state Home Department on Monday brought a proposal to amend Section 31 and 32 of the Act. In 2005, in a controversial decision, dance performances in the bars in the state were banned, but performances at three-star and

higher-standard hotels were exempted. The govt could not defend this discrimination when the ban was challenged before the court.

The SC ruled that bar dancers can resume working after bars get back their licenses for performances.

The apex court upheld the Bombay HC's ruling that the ban violated the constitutional right to earn a living.

Today, the cabinet decided that ministers in charge of Excise, Home and Parliamentary Affairs departments will review the Act and consult group leaders in the state legislature.

Victim of an unfortunate railway accident, Monika More, is seen feeding sweets to Member of Parliament Kirit Somaiya with her prosthetic hand on Monday. Earlier, Somaiya made visits to Mankhurd, Vidyavihar, Nahur, Govandi and Ghatkopar railway stations where he interacted with commuters and enquired about their problems which he put forth in his meeting with the railway officials.

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‘Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji’ was the chant that echoed at the Sinhagad fort in Pune on Sunday. The Kondana fort, captured by the great warrior, Tanaji Malusare, was renamed as Sinhagad (the lion fort), for the exemplary valour and lion-like courage shown by Malusare in capturing the fort, while sacrificing his life for it. ADC’s Rajan Ranshoor with a camera in hand visited the place, bringing back the revelry in pictures.

June 1 every year is celebrated as Fort Day, in remembrance of G.N. Dandekar, a fort lover. The day saw the Sinhagad fort dressed up like it used to more than 300 years ago, during Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s reign. Right from the Pune Darwaja, across the fort, a procession was carried out on Sunday, with a man dressed as Shivaji Maharaj himself and his soldiers accompanying him in an authentic attire. The procession was accompanied by a band, with dhols and other instruments of the bygone era. A few povadas were sung on the way, while some kids also performed the malakhamba, a traditional Maharashtrian sport.

Ladies dressed in beautiful nauvari (nine yard) sarees and children adorning the red caps of the mavales (Shivaji Maharaj’s soldiers) were also seen, leaving behind a sense of pride among the ones who attended it.

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CLASSIFIEDS 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-8617

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I have changed my name from Shani Chandrashekhar Naidu to Sunny Chandrashekhar Naidu as per deed poll Affidavit dated 23 May 2014.

C-8738 I have changed my name from Ashvinikumar Tulsidas Naidu to Ashwini Kumar Tulsidas Naidu as per deed poll Affidavit dated 28 May 2014.

C-8739 I have changed my name from Ankit Hasmukh Van to Kevin Hasmukh Van as per deed poll Affidavit dated 26 May 2014.

C-8740 I have changed my name from Mohd. Salman Shoukat Ali Ansari to Salman Ahmed Shoukat Ali Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-8741 I have changed my name from Mr. Ankit Ganesh Gupta, to ‘Mr. Ankit Ganesh Jaiswal’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/06/2014.

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CHANGE OF NAME I Ms. Anwari Bi Mohammed Iliyas has changed my name to Mrs. Anwari Yusuf Sayyed vide Affidavit dated 29th May 2014.

C-8728 I Naz Ki Chand Huma Qasimuddin have changed my name to Mrs. Huma Mehtab Alam Ansari vide Deed Poll Affidavit dated 2nd June, 2014.

C-8729 I have changed my name from Harsha Hakmichand Thosani to Harsha Chandrakant Gathani through Affidavit dated 2-6-14.

C-8730 I have changed my name from Maxie Narcissos Aliban John Pinto to Maxie John Pinto as per Gazette No (U-4924).

C-8731 I have changed my name from Beena Mahavir Prasad Mishra to Bina Yogendra Sharma as per Gazette No (U- 614).

C-8732 I have changed my name from Ravi Bhagwandas Ahuja to Ravi Bhagwandas Hassanandani as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

C-8733 I Bhawna Rajkumar Rohra changed my name to Soni Rajkumar Rohra by Affidavit dated 02.06.2014.

C-8734 I have changed my name from Sunanda Shankar More to Priyanka Vijay Khot as per deed poll Affidavit dated 29 Apr 2014.

C-8735 I have changed my name from Miss. Kulsum Ismail Sunasara to Mrs. Kulsum Mobin Mehsania As per deed poll Affidavit dated 31 May 2014.

C-8736 I have changed my name from Miss.Rahemat Habib Mehtar to Mrs.Rahemat Imran Agwan as per deed poll Affidavit dated 30 May 2014.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Ganesh Roopchand Gupta, to ‘Mr. Ganesh Roopchand Jaiswal’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/06/2014.

C-8743 I have changed my name from Asha Ganesh Gupta, to ‘Asha Ganesh Jaiswal’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/06/2014.

C-8744 I have changed my name from Imranbi Abdul Majid Qureshi, to ‘Imrana Abdul Majid Qureshi’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-13368) Dated: 25/10/2012.

C-8745 I have changed my name from Bhavarlal Motaramji Deora to Bhavarlal Motaram Deora as per Affidavit Dated 02.06.2014.

C-8746 I have changed my name from Hitendra Chimanlal Panchal to Haaris Khan as per Maharashtra Gazette No. (U61758) C-8747 I have changed my name from Dhurti Divyesh Patel to Dhruti Divyesh Patel as per the Affidavit dated 30th May, 2014.

C-8748 I have changed my name from Shamim Liyakat to Shamim Liyakat Jawadwala as per the Affidavit.

C-8749 I have changed my name from Abdeali Liyakat to Abdeali Liyakat Jawadwala as per the Affidavit.

C-8750 I have changed my name from Liyakat Saifuddin to Liyakat Saifuddin Jawadwala as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Jaitoon/Zaitun Hajibhai Bilikhia to Zaitunbai Hajibhai Bilikhiya as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Dhaneshkumar Mohanlal Shah to Dhanesh Mohanlal Shah as per Affidavit C-8770

I have changed my name from Madhab Chandra Giri to Madhav Chandra Giri as per Affidavit C-8787

I have changed my name from Hashambhai Bilkhiya Ghachi to Hasham Hajibhai Bilikhiya as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Nareshkumar Vadilal Parekh to Naresh Vadilal Parekh as per Affidavit C-8771

I have changed my name from Jasvant Mohanlal Shah to Jasvant Mohanraj Shah as per Affidavit C-8788

I have changed my name from Saira Bano to Saira Hasham Bilikhiya as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Dixitaben Shantilal Mehta to Nisha Naresh Parekh as per Affidavit C-8772

I have changed my name from Nandkumar Narayanrao Athawale to Nandu Narayanrao Athawale as per Affidavit

I father Hasham Bilikhiya have changed my minor daughter's name from Uzma Bano Hasham Bilikhiya to Uzma Hasham Bilikhiya as per Affidavit C-8757 I have changed my name from Abdul Karim Abdul Aziz to Abdul Karim Abdul Aziz Sayed as per Maharashtra Gazette No. (X- 98772) C-8758 I have changed my name from Priti Bechar Patel to Priti Bechar Hanat as per the Affidavit C-8759 I have changed my name from Komal Bechar Patel to Komal Bechar Hanat as per the Affidavit C-8760 We Bechar Bhachu Hanat and Sati Bechar Hanat have changed our minor daughter’s name from Dhriti Bechar Patel to Dhriti Bechar Hanat as per minor deedpoll Affidavit C-8761 We Bechar Bhachu Hanat and Sati Bechar Hanat have changed our minor daughter’s name from Sneha Bechar Patel to Sneha Bechar Hanat as per minor deedpoll Affidavit C-8762 We Bechar Bhachu Hanat and Sati Bechar Hanat have changed our minor son’s name from Vishnu Bechar Hanat to Pratham Bechar Hanat as per minor deedpoll Affidavit C-8763 I have changed my name from punam Yeshwant Karande to Poonam Yeshwant Karande Affidavit No - KY 325306 dated 02 June, 2014.

C-8764 I have changed my name from Rekhit to Rekhit Singh Kaushal by deed poll Affidavit.

C-8765 I have changed my name from Yaseen Abdullah Badu to Yaseen Abdullah Badu by deed poll Affidavit.

C-8766 I have changed my name from Hushna Mazhar Hussain to Diana Lewis as per Affidavit C-8767

I have changed my name from Ameena Naresh Parikh to Ami Naresh Parekh as per Affidavit C-8773 I have changed my name from Vijay Chandraya Cipiyala to Vijay Chandraya Jaligam as per Affidavit C-8774 I have changed my name from Rajmani Chandraya Cipiyala to Rajmani Chandraya Jaligam as per Affidavit C-8775 I have changed my name from Kalpita Nandkumar Vaity to Kalpita Santosh Patil as per Gazette No. (U - 52164) C-8776 I have changed my name from Mrs. Chandanben Laxmichand Vora to Mrs. Chandan Laxmichand Vira as per Affidavit dated 02/06/2014 C-8777 I have changed my name from Suken Bhavesh Jogani to Harsh Bhavesh Jogani as per Affidavit dated 02/06/2014 C-8778 I have changed my name from Sejal Jayantilal Chauhan to Sumit Jayantilal Chauhan as per Affidavit dated 02/06/2014 C-8779 I have changed my name from Imtiyaz Yusuf Shaikh to Imtiazz Shaikh as per Affidavit C-8780 I have changed my name from John Francis Alfonso Dsilva to John Alfonso Dsilva as per Affidavit C-8781

I have changed my name from Uttam Jain to Uttam Shanklesha as per Affidavit C-8791 I have changed my name from Abhishek Uttam Jain to Abhishek Uttam Shanklesha as per Affidavit C-8792 I have changed my name from Mohammad Tayyab Siddiqui to Mohammed Tayyeb Siddiqui as per Affidavit C-8793 I have changed my name from Preeti Bhatti to Preeti Kaur Bhatti as per Affidavit C-8794 I have changed my name from Mohamed Hayat Shaikh Arshad Ali to Shaikh Arshad Ali as per Affidavit C-8795 I have changed my name from Mohd Haroon Md Yaqoob to Mohd Haroon Md Yaqoob Shaikh as per Affidavit C-8796 I have changed my name from Abhay P Menon to Abhay Ponnath Menon as per Affidavit C-8797 I have changed name from Pravinbhai Bhagwanji Gudhka to Pravin Bhagwanji Gudhka as per Affidavit C-8798

I have changed my name from Kaplana Vilas Salunkhe to Kalpana Vilas Salunkhe as per Affidavit C-8782

I have changed my name from Hansaben Pravinbhai Gudhka to Hansa Pravin Gudhka as per Affidavit C-8799

I have changed my name from Raziya Khatoon Ayazullah Mohd to Raziya Khatoon Ayazullah Khan as per Gazette No.U-51913 C-8783

I have changed my name from Kapurchand Narshi Bid to Kapoorchand Narshi Bid as per Affidavit C-8800

I have changed my name from Devendra Kumar Chowdhary to Devendra Kumar Choudhary as per Affidavit C-8784

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I have changed my name from Amita Devi to Amita Pokharna as per Affidavit C-8768

I have changed my name from Aadhya Aditya Mungi to Prajakta Vidhyadhar Bhurke as per Affidavit C-8785

I have changed my name from Mortoza Yusuf Painter to Murtaza Yusuf Painter by deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mustaq Hatimbhai Makda to Mustak Hatimbhai Makda as per Affidavit C-8769

I have changed my name from Anita Lingappa Arian to Anita Lingappa Yasolu as per Affidavit C-8786

I have changed my name from Sahajadkha Awadkha to Sajad Awad Khan as per the Affidavit.

C-8789 I have changed my name from Shaheen Bi Bashir Khan to Shaheen Javid Khan as per Affidavit C-8790

I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Vasant Divkar to Vijay Vasant Divkar as per Affidavit C-8801 I have changed my name from Bhaskar to Bhaskar Paramasivam Pillai as per Affidavit C-8802 I have changed my name from Kumari Renuka Chandrajit Singh to Renuka Chandrajit Singh as per Affidavit C-8803

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Aping the MNS, Sena promotes Uddhav as CM candidate

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The party’s intentions became clear during its victory celebrations held on Sunday night at Andheri

By Prashant Hamine

Prithviraj Chavan has indicated that the latter shall lead lose on the heels of Ma- the party in the ensuing asharashtra Navnirman sembly elections.

Sena (MNS) chief Raj The indication of the shift Thackeray declaring his in- in the Sena stance was visible tentions of contesting the en- during yesterday night's vicsuing Assembly elections and tory celebrations of the party run for the Chief Minister's at Andheri. A stand-up compost, Shiv Sena too has an- edy skit played out on stage nounced that its president went with a catch-line if there Uddhav Thackeray will be is NaMo in Delhi then there chief ministerial candidate. shall be “Utha” (Uddhav However, that has not Thackeray) in Maharashtra. A Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray amused its ally the BJP which senior Sena leader while has tried to downplay the talk speaking to ADC on condiof who will be the chief min- tion of anonymity disclosed isterial candidate. The bug that the party is serious about has also bitten the NCP with Uddhav Thackeray taking Deputy Chief Minister Ajit plunge into active politics.

Pawar arguing that the party The party also called all its should announce its own MLA's, divisional, district and chief ministerial candidate. taluka pramukhs to decide The Congress however by not on restructuring the party orreplacing Chief Minister ganisation and chalking out

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State Cabinet expanded Abdul Sattar has been sworn in as cabinet minister, Amit Deshmukh as minister of state

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fter much hue and cry for four consequent days, the Congress yesterday finally managed to finalise two names for the cabinet. Amit Deshmukh, son of party veteran, the late Vilasrao Desh-

col department had issued communication. However, the department issued another communication on Sunday afternoon, saying the ceremony was being kept on hold. CM Prithviraj Chavan later sought to play down the incident, claiming that no invitations were sent for any oath taking ceremony.

In the second such exercise in four days, the Prithviraj Chavan led Congress-NCP ministry in the state was expanded with the induction of

CM Prithviraj Chavan along with Abdul Sattar (L) and Amit Deshmukh (R). mukh, and Abdul Sattar, both from Marathwada were inducted into the cabinet.

While Sattar was sworn in as Cabinet minister, Deshmukh was sworn in as Minister of State. Governor K Sankaranarayanan administered the oath of office to Sattar and Deshmukh at Raj Bhavan, ahead of the start of the monsoon session of state legislature on Monday.

Monday's swearing-in was preceded by confusion over a similar exercise slated for Sunday for which the proto-

Sattar and Deshmukh. Sattar belongs to Sillod in Aurangabad and Deshmukh hails from Latur. Sattar is known to be a close associate of former CM Ashok Chavan who won the recent Lok Sabha election.

Meanwhile last week, NCP leader Jitendra Awhad was inducted as cabinet minister.

Chavan, who held talks with party leadership in Delhi on Sunday, returned to Mumbai in the evening and met Governor paving the way for swearing-in ceremony.

its assembly election strategy.

Sena sources however refuted the contention that Thackerays stayed away from active politics and strappings of power, pointing out to the fact that distant relative of the Thackeray's, Shalini Thackeray had unsuccessfully contested the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.

When asked about the Sena and MNS stand on chief ministerial candidate, leader

of opposition in legislative council Vinod Tawde tried to downplay the Sena move arguing that their sole aim now was to ensure that the ruling Congress-NCP is ousted from power in the state. He argued that the issue of chief ministerial candidate will be discussed amongst the Mahayuti alliance leaders.

However, sources in the BJP disclosed that in case the party gets more seats than

the Sena, then Union Rural Development minister Gopinath Munde could be its chief ministerial candidate.

However, in case it does not get the numbers then Tawde could be projected as the deputy chief ministerial candidate. Sources added that Munde was not interested in becoming a deputy chief minister again in the BJPSena led Mahayuti dispensation.

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I have changed my name from Afaroj Khan Dadekhan Pathan to Afroz Dade Pathan as per Affidavit C-8822

I have changed my name from Mahmad Riyaz Ansari to Riyaz Mohammad Qayyum Ansari as per Affidavit C-8841

I have changed my name from Dade Khan Mahamad Khan Pathan to Dade Mahamad Khan Pathan as per Affidavit C-8823

I have changed my name from Arbeena Bano Abdul Lateef Ansari to Arbina Bano Shahid Akhtar Ansari as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Firoz Khan Sher Khan to Feroz Sher Khan as per Affidavit C-8824 I have changed my name from Mohammad Altaf Husain Mohammad Rashid to Mohammad Altaf Husain Mohammad Rashid Khan as per Affidavit C-8825 I have changed my name from Nitin Gopichand Sharma to Navin Gopichand Bhagtani as per Affidavit C-8826 I have changed my name from Jyoti Gopichand Sharma to Jyoti Gopichand Bhagtani as per Affidavit C-8827 I have changed my name from Gopichand Hotchand Sharma to Gopichand Hotchand Bhagtani as per Affidavit C-8828 I have changed my name from Anandrao Shankar Dupate to Ananda Shankar Dupate as per Affidavit C-8829 I have changed my name from Awan Nazneen Zaffar to Nazneen Ishaq Mohammed Khan as per Affidavit C-8830 I have changed my name from Reshma Ishaq Khan to Reshma Ishaq Mohammed Khan as per Affidavit C-8831 I have changed my name from Ishaq Khan to Ishaq Mohammed Khan as per Affidavit C-8832 I have changed my name from Mohd Rehan Mohd Shamin to Mohammed Rehan Khan as per Affidavit C-8833 I have changed my name from Sarvesh Kumar Ravindra Rai to Sarvesh Ravindranath Singh as per Affidavit C-8834

C-8842 I have changed my name from Rekha Narayan Kajarekar to Surekha Vivek Humbarde as per Affidavit C-8843 I have changed my name from Nagnath Mahadeo Gaikawad to Nagnath Mahadeo Gaikwad as per Affidavit C-8844 I have changed my name from Remadevi Ramachandran Nair to Rema Ansuman Chand as per Affidavit C-8845 We Mr Bharat Solanki and Mrs Sona Bharat Solanki have changrd our minor child name from Sachin Bharat Kathewadi to Sachin Bharat Solanki as per Affidavit C-8846 I have changed my name from to Jyotika Balmukund Shukla to Jyoti Vipul Raval as per Affidavit C-8847 I have changed my name from Rajan Pandey to Rajan K Pandey as per Affidavit C-8848 I have changed my name from Kripa Shanker Pandey to Kripa Shankar Pandey as per Affidavit C-8849 I have changed my name from Nikita Josephine Dcruz to Nikita Osler Dcruz as per Affidavit C-8850 I have changed my name from Mohammad Mujeeburrahman Ansari to Mujeeburrahman Ansari as per Affidavit C-8851 I have changed my name from Mo Arman Firoz to Mohammad Arman Firoz Ahmed Salmani. as per Affidavit C-8852

I have changed my name from Mohammed Ahtaram Khan to Etaram Khan as per Affidavit C-8835

I have changed my name from Firoz to Firoz Ahmed Salmani as per Affidavit C-8853

I have changed my name from Kayan Suhel Shaikh to Kayan Suhail Shaikh as per Affidavit C-8836

I have changed my name from Mr. Mohd Fahad to Mr. Fahad Aliullah Khan as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Sultan Salim Khan to Sultan Salim Baig as per Affidavit C-8837

C-8854

I have changed my name from Barkat Jahan Ayub Gondekar to Barkat Asgher Nerekar as per Affidavit.

C-8858 We Shri. Kalpesh Navinchandra Chhadva & Smt. Damayanti Kalpesh Chhadva have changed name of our minor son from Veerkumar Kalpesh Chhadwa to Veer Kalpesh Chhadva as per Affidavit date 02nd June’ 2014.

C-8859 I have changed my name from “Mrs. Dipali Vinayak Shinde” to “Mrs. Deepali Vinayak Shinde” as per Affidavit dated 02nd June’ 2014.

C-8860 I have changed my name from “Shobha Devi Sharma Alias Shobha Devi” to “Shobha Sharma” as per Affidavit dated 02nd June’ 2014.

C-8861 I have changed my name from “Bishanchand Kishorilal Agrawal” to “Bishanchand Kishorilal Agarwal” as per Affidavit dated 30th May’ 2014.

C-8862

I Jamela have changed my name to Jamila Shabbir Chechatwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 30/05/14 C-8873 I Mrs. Varshaben Dhiraj Chitroda have changed my name to Mrs. Varsha Dhiraj Chitroda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/06/14 C-8874 I Sujeet Kumar Shriwastva have changed my name to Sujeet Kumar Shrivastava as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8875 I Rupadevi Krishnakumar Sharma have changed my name to Rupa Dharmendra Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8876 I Vinodkumar Ramniwas Pareek have changed my name to Vinod Ramniwas Pareek as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8877 I Skhitij Ashok Shah have changed my name to Kshitij Ashok Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8878

I have changed my name from “Abhishek Bishanchand Agrawal” to “Abhishek Bishanchand Agarwal” as per Affidavit dated 30th May’ 2014.

I Mr. Tapan Ghosh have changed my name to Mr. Rajatapan Ghosh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8879

C-8863

I Vidhukumari Kishanlal Chandak have changed my name to Vidhu Kishanlal Chandak as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8880

I have changed my name from “Raju Baburao Chavan” to “Raj Baburao Chavan” as per Affidavit dated 28th May' 2014.

C-8864 I have changed my name from “Mittal Ritesh Darji” to “Mittalben Ritesh Darji” as per Affidavit dated 02ndjune’ 2014.

C-8865 I have changed my name from “Jayashree Vipul Rathod” to “Jayshree Vipul Rathod” as per Affidavit dated 02nd June’ 2014.

C-8866 I have changed my name from “Pradeep Pramod Jha” to “Pradeep Kumar Jha” as per Affidavit dated 02nd June’ 2014.

C-8867 I have changed my name from “Nadim Shaikh” to “Nadeem Shaikh” as per Affidavit dated 02nd June’ 2014.

C-8868 I Ms. Neelam Bhermal have changed my name to Ms. Neelam Bhermal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8869

I Kanchanben Hirachand Jain have changed my name to Kanchan Hirachand Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8881 I Vivek Singh Bhopal Garia have changed my name to Vivek Bhopal Garia as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8882 I Farida have changed my name to Farida Husain Sanchawala as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8883 I Kumari Madhulata have changed my name to Madhu Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8884 I Sadik Patel have changed my name to Sadiq Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8885 I Mr. Dnyaneshwar S. Zingade have changed my name to Dhyaneshwar S Zingade as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8886

I Mrs. Manju Devi have changed my name to Mrs. Manju Bhermal Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14 C-8870

I Raghvendra Zingade have changed my name to Raghavendra Zingade as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8887

I have changed my name from Salim Tahirbeg Khan to Salim Tahir Baig as per Affidavit C-8839

I have changed my name from Jamilabanu Mohammed Ramzan Ali to Jamila Babudeen Gauri as per Affidavit C-8856

I Mr. Bhermal have changed my name to Mr. Bhermal Tikmaji Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 02/06/14

I Arunkumar Murarilal Saraf have changed my name to Arun Murarilal Saraf as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8888

I have changed my name from Khan Anees Mohammed Hussain to Anees Mohammed Hussain Khan as per Affidavit C-8840

I have changed my name from Narerh Juharmal Vora to Naresh Juharam Jain as per Affidavit.

C-8857

I Maitri Pravin Thakker have changed my name to Maitri Pravin Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/05/14 C-8872

I have changed my name from Asiybegam Salim Khan to Asiya Salim Baig as per Affidavit C-8838

I have changed my name from Mr. Shekh Muhammad Ushman to Mr. Muhammad Usman Shekh as per Affidavit C-8855

C-8871

I Jayendrakumar Natwarlal Bhavsar have changed my name to Jayendra Natwarlal Bhavsar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8889

I Shreya Rameshbhai Nisar have changed my name to Shreya Ramesh Nishar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8890 I Bipinchandra Prabhudas Kamdar have changed my name to Bipin Prabhudas Kamdar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8891 I Mahendrakumar Keshavji Sachade have changed my name to Mahendra Keshavji Sachade as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8892 I Bharat Hiralal Shah Alias Mavani have changed my name to Bharat Hiralal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8893 I Bina Bharat Shah Alias Mavani have changed my name to Bina Bharat Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8894 I Shrimati Sunita have changed my name to Sunita Thakur as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8895 I Sunita Thakur have changed my minor daughter’s name from Ku. Shivran To Simran Thakur as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8896 I Mustaq Saleh have changed my name to Mushtak Saleh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8897 I Nita Narendrakumar Rajbhar have changed my name to Neeta Narendrakumar Rajbhar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8898 I Amitkuar Shyamdulare Vishwakarma have changed my name to Amitkumar Shyamdulare Vishwakarma as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8899 I Ramilaben Jitendrakumar Patel have changed my name to Ramila Jitendra Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8900 I Jitendrakumar Kantilal Patel have changed my name to Jitendra Kantilal Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8901 I Rajanikant Patel have changed my name to Rajnikant Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8902 I Zaitun Ayyub Shaikh @ Jaitunbegam Aayub Shaikh have changed my name to Jaytumbegam Ayub Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8903 I Ayyub Shaikh @ Aayub Shaikh have changed my name to Ayub Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8904 I Hemantkumar Jagdishbhai Madhu have changed my name to Hemant Jagdishbhai Madhu as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8905 I Umar Farukh Abu Khalid Patwari have changed my name to Umar Farukh Abul Khalid Patwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Rains will hit city by second week of June

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dives and soon it will hit Kerala. By second week of louds were seen hover- June, it will reach Mumbai. ing over the city on In the month of June, Monday. Regional Meteoro- rainfall will be below norlogical Center, Mumbai of- mal all over the country. ficials predicted that rain or However, July will have northundershowers would mal monsoon. But in genoccur at isolated places in eral, overall rainfall this Konkan including Mumbai. year would be below This year, monsoon will be normal. below normal, officials said.

Colaba recorded a maxiAccording to Indian Me- mum temperature 33.8 deteorological Department gree celsius and minimum (IMD) headquarters, mon- temperature of 28.2 degree soon stream of Bay of Ben- celsius on Monday. Sangal has been affected due to tacruz recorded maximum El Nino, a band of warm temperature of 34 degree ocean water temperature celsius and minimum temthat periodically develops perature of 27.9 degree celoff the Pacific coast of South sius. Highest humidity was America. recorded at 89 per cent at Consequently, monsoon Colaba and 81 per cent at will be late this year. Mon- Santacruz, on Monday soon has already hit Mal- early morning at 5.30 am.

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various project sites.

“The contractors have he Mumbai Metropoli- been asked to very strictly adtan Region Develop- here to the safety measures. ment Authority They are also instructed to (MMRDA) has set up a Con- stringently follow norms as trol Room for monsoon, far as barricading, reinstatewhich is operational effective ment of the damaged road from June 1. The Control works, clearing and disposal Room will be monitored by of the muck on the roads is four MMRDA nodal officers concerned. The contractors and managed by 41 officials will also maintain de-waterin three shifts. ing pumps of adequate caThe MMRDA control room pacity where there is no has been set up with a view to connectivity to storm water minimise inconvenience to drains and also at the water the vehicular and pedestrian logging spots,” said Dilip traffic at various project sites Kawathkar, Joint Project Dibeing implemented by the rector (PR), MMRDA. Authority. The control room “People would be able to officials will also ensure the seek help from smooth flow of rain water at the Control Room on various

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Service from the Control Room established will be available on Helpline numbers 26591241, 26594176 and 8080705051.

The four nodal officers who can be contacted are: M.R. Kharat – Metro and Mono Rail (9819951975, 24062174) J.R. Dhane - Anik-Panjarpol, Panjarpol-Ghatkopar Link Road & Eastern Freeway (8108190150, 26595933) M.S. Narkar - Santacruz-Chembur Link Road and Mithi River (9820233713, 26595941) S.S. Lokare - Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road (9967858814, 9833172577) aspects such as uprooting of trees, water logging, accidents, traffic snarls, potholes etc. The control room officials would also welcome information on unusual occurrences or impending dangers.

The control room will work in tandem with Railways, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Traffic Police, BEST, Fire Brigade and other agencies,” said Kawathkar further.

Desilting of nullahs, a sham!

By Khushboo Panjabi

were not taken there during the visit. he Opposition leader of According to Amberkar, the the Congress in the Bri- residents of eastern suburbs hanmumbai Municipal Cor- like Shanti Nagar Nullah in poration (BMC) has said that Wadala, Kadariya Nagar nulthe civic body's claim of de- lah, Subhash Nagar nullah, silting of drains and nullahs is Mukund Nagar nullah in going on at a satisfactory Chembur (East), Rafiq Nagar pace is just an eye-wash and nullah in Govandi, Tilak is fooling the citizens.

Nagar nullah are likely to be Congress leader in the badly affected once rains hit BMC, Devendra Amberkar, the city. has said that the civic body Amberkar said, “A stretch has only completed 10 per of Somaiya nullah chokes cent of the work in the east- every year and the residents ern suburbs and is just lying have to witness water-logging to the Mumbaikars. The ac- due to the BMC pathetic detual situation is vulnerable silting work. The drain has which will lead to flooding if not been cleaned, which is and when rains begin. posing a danger for the resi- Garbage, debris and other types of filth can corrode the iron tracks and even the fish-plates, posing danger at unexpected places.

Last week, Shiv Sena chief dents of the area.”

Udhav Thackarey alongwith The corporator added that Mayor Sunil Prabhu and the civic authority is making other civic officials had vis- false commitments and has ited various sites in the city to actually not worked at all. inspect the progress made in The issue needs to be raised the desilting work, wherein, before the Standing Commitanonymity, a railway official both sides of the track. These worker in the area, said that there were sites which were tee today and an overall rein-charge of track mainte- slums can be redeveloped the Railway Protection Force missed upon deliberately as port to find out who actually nance informed the ADC, under SRA redevelopment should penalise these slum the Sena chief and the mayor is at the fault.

“The hutment dwellers care- schemes of the BMC at a dis- dwellers for throwing garbage lessly throw garbage on the tance of 10 or 20 feet from the on the tracks. “There should tracks and debris are tracks so that garbage prob- be co-ordination between the dumped here. As if that is not lem can be solved.” central agency like railways

By A Staff Reporter enough, the waste water He also said that under the and BMC so that together seeps through the tracks from Dattak Vasti Yogana of BMC, they can get rid of such probf one were to pass through these hutments, which garbage is collected from lems. The recent accidents of the stretch between Chem- causes erosion of the tracks. door to door. Same can be Gorakhpur Express or Divabur and Mankhurd on the The track maintenance be- implemented in these slums Sawantwadi passenger train harbour line, the tracks on tween Chembur and also if it is redeveloped. As of should be an eye-opener for both sides can be seen filled Makhurd is a big problem now, it is difficult for the BMC the authorities to give imporwith garbage and other due to these factors. Track garbage vehicles to reach the tance to track maintenance. waste. The root cause of this corrosion is one of the major narrow by-lanes of these Railways should also increase menace is slums existing on factors of rail accidents.” slums. “Railways can also ini- its staff strength so that there both sides of the track.

Rais Shaikh, a corporator tiate a scheme like Dattak are enough officials on the In the recent rail accidents from the eastern suburb and Vasti Yojana to get rid of field to look after track mainof long distance trains where BMC group leader, said, “Rail- garbage overflowing on the tenance,” stated Mumtaz. several passengers died, poor ways are also responsible for tracks,” opined Shaikh.

Despite repeated attempts maintenance of tracks has track corrosion. Railways reDr. Mumtaz Salim Sayyad, to contact the ward officer of Inspite of claims that 85% of desilting work of nullahs has been been one of the factors. fuse to give permission to re- a member of the minority M-East ward there was no recompleted, most continue to remain choked with filth and plastic bags.

On condition of develop slums existing on commission and a social sponse from his side.

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CLASSIFIEDS

I Abu Khalid Paturie have changed my name to Abul Khalid Patwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8907

The Notice is hereby given to General Public, all persons that Late Shri S. Ramaswami, father of the applicant, is Joint owner (Jointly with the applicant-Shri R. Sitaraman) of Flat No. 001, Ground Floor, Shree Darshan Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., Opp. Sri Ambabhawani Mandir, Kopar Road, Dombivli West 421 202. He has expired on 15.12.2010 without making any Nomination, and at the time of his death, he was living in the above mentioned flat. He is jointly holding Share Certificate No. 01 dated 30.06.1995 bearing shares Nos. 01 to 05 Shri S. Ramaswami has left behind his wife Smt. R. Rajalakshmi, Son Shri R. Sitaraman (Applicant) and Daughter Smt. R. Mahalakshmi. They are the only legal heirs of the deceased. Shri R. Sitaraman has applied for to the society to transfer Deceased’s shares in his name.

The Society hereby invites claims or objections from the heir or heirs or other claimants /objector or objectors to the transfer of the said shares and interest of the deceased member in the Capital/Property of the society within a period of 15 days from the publication of this notice, with copies of such documents and other proofs in support of his/her/their claims/ objections for transfer of shares and interest of the deceased member in the capital/property of the society, if so claims/objections are received within the period prescribed above, the society shall be free to deal with the shares and interest of the deceased member in the capital/property of the society in such manner as is provided under the bye-laws of the society. The claims /objections, if any, received by the society for transfer of shares and interest of the deceased member in the capital/property of the society shall be dealt with in the manner provided under bye-laws of the society.

For and on behalf of The Shree Darshan Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. (Hon. Secretary) Place: Dombivli Date: 3-6-2014

CHANGE OF NAME

I Ataur Raharman Khurshid Alam Shaikh have changed my name to Ataur Rahman Khurshid Alam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8908 I Anil Anand Devaramani have changed my name to Anil Anand Devarmani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8909 I Mr. Sunilkumar Ramniranjan Podar have changed my name to Mr. Sunil Ramniranjan Poddar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8910 I Carolyn Anisha Robert Dsouza have changed my name to Carolyn Robert Dsouza as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8911 I Mohamed Sayeed Mohamed Anis Shaikh have changed my name to Sayeed Mohamed Anis Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8912 We Mr. Rahul Krishnakumar Jhunjhunwala & Mrs. Pooja Rahul Jhunjhunwala have changed our minor daughter’s name from Anshita Rahul Jhunjhunwala to Anshika Rahul Jhunjhunwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8913 I Mrs. Sumangala Chandrashekhar Ghodake have changed my name to Mrs. Sumangala Chandrashekhar Ghodke as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8914 I Mr. Chandrashekhar Dinkar Ghodake have changed my name to Mr. Chandrashekhar Dinkar Ghodke as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8915 I Kum. Nilaben Balubhai Shah have changed my name to Neela Kirtikumar Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8916 I Shantabai Shivram Kamble have changed my name to Shanta Mohansingh Thakur as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8917 I Indu Vimal Kumar Jain @ Indira Vimal Jain have changed my name to Indira Vimal Kumar Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8918 I Vimal Jain have changed my name to Vimal Kumar Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8919 I Jayshreeben Ballu Maher have changed my name to Jayshree Suryakant Raut as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-8920 I Ballu Maher have changed my name to Balkrishna Meher as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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‘Get stay on demolition’

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the additional illegal construction. Raising the issue through legislative council rule 289, he argued that during the winter session of the state legislature in December 2013, the government had assured to come up with an amicable solution to the issue. However, nothing of that sort happened in the in-

Replying to the debate, Dy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stated that the government will sympathetically consider the opposition demand and that the issue will be placed before the state cabinet and then only a decision over the issue will be taken.

Earlier, replying to a debate on a starred question raised

by Jaywantrao Jadhav (NCP) and others about 850 housing

COUNCIL – QUESTION HOUR tervening period.

The leader of opposition urged the state government to seek a stay on the demolition of the additional illegal construction of the buildings in the Campa Cola complex.

Taking part in the debate, Ashish Shelar (BJP) pointed out that the Centre has just a couple of days ago appointed Mukul Rohatgi as Attorney General of India and hence the state government should seek his legal advice on the issue and then argue the case before the SC.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that (1) Mr. SAMPATLAL KUNDANMAL JAIN (2) Mrs. HULASHDEVI S. JAIN (3) Mr. DHARMENDRA S. JAIN & (4) Mrs. PAYAL DHARMENDRA JAIN are negotiating with my Client Mr. JITENDRA LAXMANBHAI PAVASIYA for sale of his Flat No.101, more Particularly described in the schedule hereunder written free from all

encumbrances and reasonable doubts. all persons having or claiming any share, right, title, interest of any nature or any claim or demand whatsoever into or upon the said flat or any part thereof arising under sale, mortgage, gift, lease,exchange, trust,lien, maintenance, agreements, easements,impendence, attachment, charge, possession or otherwise howsoever are hereby required to give notice thereof in writing together with supporting documents and particulars of any such right or claim to the undersigned at address 204, C- 33, sector 10, shanti nagar, mira road (e), Dist., Thane - 401107. within a 15 Days from the date of publications hereof, failing which it shall be presumed that there are no right, interest, claim in respect of the said Flat and if any the same shall be deemed to have been waived and sale of the said flat will be completed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY ABOVE REFERRED TO

FLAT No - 101, admeasuring 560 Sq Ft, (equivalent to 52.04 Sq. mtrs, Builtup.) Built - up area on the First Floor of B - 3, Phase III, Poonam Nagar Building 3 - 4 Co. Operative Housing Society Ltd., at Shanti Park, Mira road (East), Dist. : Thane - 401107. along with 5 fully paidup Shares of Rs. 50/- each Bearing distinctive Nos. 21 to 25 (both inclusive) issued under Share Certificate Nos. 05, issued by Poonam Nagar

Building, B/3- 4, Co. Operative Housing Society Ltd., Village Bhayander and Survey No. 736 (Part) New Survey No. 127.

SD/Advocate High Court Sunil Tyagi

Place: Mumbai, Date: 2 / 6 / 2014

projects stalled for want of environment related clearances, minister for environment, Sanjay Deotale stated that the government has already set up three committees to issue the environment clearances and if need be another committee could also be set up. Taking part in the debate, Shelar demanded that the 20,000 sq mtrs construction limit imposed is not sufficient as it can only ensure construction of just one tower and demanded that the limit be increased.

Vinod Tawde Replying to the debate, Deotale stated that Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will raise the issue when he meets union environment minister Prakash Javadekar during their meeting on June 7. He added that the state government has a positive outlook on the issue.

Safe for the day

By Khushboo Panjabi

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ime had run out for over 102 residents of the Campa Cola Compound on June 2, and the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) was waiting to collect the keys to the illegal flats at the G north ward office. But the residents did not show.

Assistant Municipal Commissioner Sharad Ughade of the G north ward said, “Our office was opened from May 29 to June 2, but none of the residents turned up to hand over their keys.”

Additional municipal commissioner Mohan Adtani, said, “As the residents have failed to submit their flat keys, we (BMC) have decided to take this matter to the apex body. We will make a fresh plan of action after the hearing today.”

Meanwhile, the residents continue to have sleepless nights as they await the Supreme Court's hearing of the fresh plea today.

The Campa Cola residents are anxious about their future, there is no solution in hand, but they are still hopeful. A resident said, “I cannot explain what we are going through.”

The compound residents had written to civic chief Sitaram Kunte, requesting him not to take any action till the hearing. A resident said, “We had requested the BMC not to start the demolition process on humanitarian grounds till the apex court hears our plea.”

Nandini Mehta, another affected resident, said, “Given the conditions and problems of so many residents, it was difficult for us to vacate the flats at such a short notice.

We are hoping something positive will come out of the hearing.”

Kunte said that a further decision on the issue will be taken after the court's order. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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Yakub Memon is the lone death row convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blast case

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ifteen months after the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Yakub Memon, the lone death row convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of Memon.

The order from the bench comprising Justice J.S. Khehar and Justice C. Nagappan, who issued a notice to the Maharashtra government and others on the plea of Memon, said that in the meantime execution proceedings will remain stayed. The court also referred to a Constitution bench a plea of Memon that review petitions in death

Guests bash each other up at wedding eve celebrations

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he Thane district rural police reported a case of rioting and resultant cross complaints on Monday, during a marriage related function in Vashind.

A get together of friends and relatives on the eve of a function was organised at Vashind for the marriage of the sister of one Dolly.

Friends and relatives had gathered and were dancing to the tune of music on Saturday night, when a rival group of villagers reached the venue, since both the groups had been invited for the function, reports PTI.

The police said that a quarrel arose while dancing when the two groups of villagers began attacking each other with lethal weapons.

The situation turned out to be a battleground, the police said. In the fight, at least three people were injured, At least alf a dozen people -three from each group has been been arrested. Both the groups have lodged cross complaints accusing each other for the violence.

The complainant in the first case is one Sagar Kirpan aged 19 years and in the other, the complainant is Vijay Kathore aged 43, the police said.

penalty cases should not be heard by the Apex Court in chamber proceedings and be decided in open court. Senior advocate Upamanyu Hazarika, appearing for Memon, said that a similar plea by a death row convict in the 2000 Red Fort attack case, Mohammed Arif, had been referred to a Constitution Bench. The court then said that this petition be also tagged and heard along with the plea of Red fort attack case convict.

The bench of Justice P. Sathasivam and Justice B.S. Chauhan had on March 21, 2013, upheld the death sentence of Memon. Dealing with case of Memon, a chartered accountant by profession and

brother of proclaimed offender Tiger Memon, the court had said that he was the driving force and the mastermind behind the blasts that rocked 12 crowded areas in Mumbai leaving 257 dead and over 700 injured. Recently, President Pranab Mukherjee had rejected his mercy petition.

Memon had challenged the President's decision to reject his mercy petition. Memon is the younger brother of Mushtaq alias Tiger Memon, the alleged mastermind and main absconding accused.

The bench had commuted the death penalty awarded by a special TADA court to 10 others, who had planted RDX explosives-laden vehicles at

various places in Mumbai, to life term by distinguishing their roles from that of Memon.

The court had also said that the 10 other convicts on death row were people of lower strata in the society and were without any regular jobs and had fallen prey to the hidden motives of the main conspirators.

The ten convicts whose death sentence was commuted to life term were Abdul Gani Ismail Turk, Parvez Nazir Ahmed Shaikh, Mushtaq Tarani, Asghar Mukadam, Shahnawaz Qureshi, Shoaib Ghansar, Firoze Amani Malki, Zakir Hussain, Abdul Akhtar Khan and Farooq Pawale. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Lady cop nabs gang of thieves from UP Recovers consignment of stolen copper worth `25 lakh

By Suresh Golani

night after the crime an investigating team from the li Hussain Shaikh alias Valiv police station led by Abdullah (24) and his lady cop API Rani Puri, under cronies – Niaz Shaikh alias the instructions of Thane Bablu and Ram Niwas Yadav (rural) SP, Rajesh Pradhan – thought they had pulled off and Sr PI Pradeep Mane, a perfect crime when they nabbed the trio from their robbed a truck loaded with hideout in a remote village in bundles of copper plates Uttar Pradesh. worth more than Rs.28 lakh The team has not only refrom the warehouse of a covered the truck and a major transport company in the part of the stolen consignSativalli industrial belt of ment, two scrap dealers idenVasai on May 8. tified as Mohsin Khan and However, less than a fort- Rizwan Shaikh have been ar-

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rested for conniving with the culprits by purchasing the stolen booty.

According to the police the robbery was reported from Rakesh Transport as the prime accused, Ali Hussain Shaikh fled with the truck loaded with copper. “Shaikh who worked as a driver had meticulously planned the crime and had concealed his identity revealing his name as Abdullah. He had switched off his mobile phone since the day of the crime. How-

ever, we managed to dig-out his another number and on the basis of technical surveillance nabbed him from a remote village in Siddarth Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh,” said API Puri.

After rounds of sustained interrogation, Shaikh confessed to the crime and revealed the whereabouts of his accomplices. While four of them have been apprehended a hunt was on to nab their two absconding accomplices.

Diamond broker held in Bhayandar rape case

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n a major breakthrough, sleuths of the Navghar police claimed to have arrested the man who allegedly raped a 29-year-old woman in Bhayandar on Friday, May 30.

The police nabbed Pankaj Srichand Bothra (42) from his apartment in Divine Heritage building located in the posh Jesal Park complex in Bhayandar (E) late on Sunday night.

However, in a sensational twist to the sequence of events as narrated by the victim in her complaint that she was raped at gunpoint inside a moving car outside the Bhayandar railway station, the investigating officials on the basis of the Bothra’s confessional statement claimed that the couple who were known to each other and had got intimate at Bothra’s residence.

The 29-year-old widow who is

where on-duty police personnel promptly registered an FIR tagged with zero number and after the victim’s medical examination, confirmed rape.

The case was then transferred to the Navghar police station.

A police team led by Senior Police Inspector A.S. Kurundkar swung into action and nabbed Bothra from his house with the help of mobile surveillance system. “Prima facie investigations have revealed that only Bothra was involved in the crime which was carried out without any arms. HowRape accused Pankaj Bothra being led away by Navghar police. ever, we are carrying out a detailed probe into the matter,” a resident of Andheri in Mum- time, the accused duo who said Kurundkar. According to bai alleged that she was lured were waiting there bundled sources, the woman had met to Bhayandar under the pre- her into a car. While one of the accused at an event in text of a job opportunity by them held a gun to her head, Goregaon two months ago two men who had fixed an ap- the other person allegedly and since then both were in pointment at 2 pm on Friday raped her and later dumped regular contact. She was apoutside the railway station. her at an isolated place. parently promised a job, by However, when she arrived at The woman approached Bothra who had introduced the station on the scheduled the D.N. Nagar police station, himself as Deepak.

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“Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.”

— Aristotle

NDA rule in I Maharashtra?

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LL these years, the BJP has not been able to make much political headway in Maharashtra. It was most of the time the Congress party which formed the government. Only once, the Shiv Sena has captured power. The BJP has been working with Shiv Sena but so far it has not been able to replace the Congress.

The situation has now changed and the BJP has gained confidence. The Modi wave has done it. The Shiv Sena has gone along with Modi and strengthened itself. In the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress got a big beating.

A problem has arisen for Shiv Sena and BJP. Shiv Sena chief Thackeray wants to be the chief minister of the state. The BJP has opposed it. It wants the NDA – an alliance of BJP with other parties – to choose the chief minister. It is possible the NDA will choose a BJP leader. Uddhav Thackeray will not, if this happens, like it. Both the BJP and the Shiv Sena know that the Congress rule in Maharashtra will definitely end. The Congress and the NCP are seen as corrupt: The Adarsh scam has tainted the party thick and as in other states, it is sure to be decimated.

The Shiv Sena cannot challenge BJP now and it knows that the Modi magic will work in the state as well. Uddhav Thackeray has no go but to agree to the suggestion that NDA will choose the chief ministerial candidate.

Another well-known leader who has considerable support in Maharashtra has suddenly jumped into the fray: MNS leader Raj Thackeray has announced he would stake his claim to be the CM. He would have had a chance if the Modi wave had not swept the state.

With a more powerful BJP in the fray, there does not seem to be any chance for any other party. Both the Congress and the NCP, which are ruling Maharashtra, are certain to be out. Just one scam – Adarsh – was enough to set the people against them. What is certain is NDA rule in Maharashtra.

followed the visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to India from his arrival to the departure. I did not find any false note either in his observations or meetings. He did not mention Kashmir. Nor did he meet the separatists who are always keen to have talks with the Pakistani leaders, not the Indians. From all angles, it was a positive and constructive visit.

That Nawaz Sharif’s advisor Sartaj Aziz reignited the embers of bitter hostility by briefing in Pakistan on Kashmir and several other counts is not understandable. He had to indulge in rhetoric for domestic consumption. Lobbies of the armed forces and maulvis were assured that Nawaz Sharif vented his annoyance in private while talking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Still I wish Sartaj Aziz had not done so because the meeting had changed the climate of opposition in India. Even the rightists in the country had conceded that a new chapter of equation had begun in the history of India and Pakistan relations. Sartaj Aziz, whatever his compulsions, did not have to be a hawk to take us all back to square one. Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh’s statement may have queered the pitch, but Sartaj Aziz is not a bureaucrat and he should have kept IndiaPakistan relations at a higher level.

A zigzag path Therefore, do not see a breakthrough in the stand that the two sides had taken from the time the two countries had parted company in August 1947. In fact, I have sensed more optimism on earlier meetings between the Prime Ministers on both sides. Nothing concrete has come out because the establishments in India and Pakistan are basically hostile to each other. No passage of time has lessened their influence or attitude.

Yet the relationship of love and hate smoulders all the time. People in the two countries yearn for friendship or at least normalcy. The meeting between Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif has once again evoked hope for better days. Once again, foreign secretaries of the two governments are to pinpoint what keeps the countries apart. If the past is any guide, the goodwill will not fructify into normal relations.

The reason why I say so is the enmity which has been fostered in the minds of people.

It was to be seen and believed the enthusi-

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asm with which the visit of Nawaz Sharif was awaited in India. The nation should have been engaged in Narendra Modi’s resounding victory or the decimation of the Congress party which has ruled India for several decades. Instead, the attention was focused on Islamabad.

The situation during the four or five days between Modi’s unexpected invitation and acceptance by Sharif dominated the Indian media and the drawing rooms, with discussions on whether the Pakistan Prime Minister would come to Delhi at all. And it was all positive. People wanted him to come and lit-

Aspirations abound BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar erally prayed that he would. That he had to bring round the armed forces and the extremist elements in his own country was conceded. But it was argued that his arrival would be an apt step to strengthen democratic ideas in Pakistan. Therefore, when he telephoned to say yes, a wave of relief swept through the country. Most newspapers made his acceptance as the first lead.

I recall how at the time of partition there was so much bloodshed — nearly 10 lakh people were massacred on both sides. Yet a few weeks later when I bought a few tapes of Noorjehan at Lahore, the shopkeeper refused to take money since I was from India. A similar treatment was meted out to the Pakistanis. The days of killing were only a few, an aberration of sort.

It is beyond me to make out why Pakistan has unilaterally ended the agreement to post two journalists from either country to cover the situation. Pakistan did not have its journalists in position for more than a year. I

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YABJE Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to get over one's anger.

We always think that he or she is bad or mean to me, but then where are you? You can’t find the “I,” you, the person who is receiving harm. You can’t find the “I” inside the body, from the tip of the hair down to the toes, in the nose or the ears.

Of course, there is the “I” who creates negative karma, has delusions, and brings many sentient beings to hell by causing them to get angry, but that is not the “I” in which we believe. But you also can’t find that “I” inside the body or mind, or both together. It’s good to analyse this. It can be a very deep discovery and a great shock. You believe the “I” is in the body, somewhere in the chest, but when you check you can’t find it. I’m talking of the “I” in which you normally believe.

You can also think of the kindness of the enemy, the person who is angry with you or

could have understood the reason if the two Indian journalists had violated any law or sent a dispatch which had hurt Pakistan’s sentiments. There was nothing like that. Regretfully, news agencies and correspondents from the West are free to report.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to India took a zigzag path. Prime Minister Modi, considered a hawk, surprised even hardliners in both the countries when he invited all heads of SAARC nations. Nawaz Sharif was inclined to accept it. Yet the India-Pakistan animosity came in the way. The army and the extremists exerted so much pressure that the visit seemed abandoned. Ultimately, Sharif asserted himself to attend the swearing-in ceremony. His was not only a gesture because after meeting Modi, Sharif said that a new chapter had begun in the history of the two countries.

abusing you. It helps you to complete the paramita of patience, the path to enlightenment. Without that you can’t achieve full enlightenment, you can’t be perfectly qualified (a Buddha), liberate many sentient beings from the oceans of sufferings of samsara, and bring them to enlightenment, the greatest

MATTER & SPIRIT happiness. The person whom you call enemy, whose anger you see as bad, is helping you to practice patience. He or she is actually the one who is giving you liberation from all suffering, and enlightenment, by letting you practice the Mahayana path, the paramita of patience.

Even Shakyamuni Buddha and the numberless buddhas were ordinary beings like us, with mistakes, delusions, and problems, then they discovered the nature of suffering, prac-

The fear that Modi is anti-Muslim was allayed when the two met. Modi realises that he has to take the Muslims along to traverse the path of development, the slogan which has given him and his Bhartiya Janata Party a majority – 282 seats in a 543-member Lok Sabha. It is churlish on the part of Pakistan to question the credentials of a person whom the people of India have elected in fair and free polls.

There are enough voices in India to force Modi not to go away from secularism, part of the basic structure of the constitution that even the Parliament cannot change.

True, Modi’s party and its mentor, the RSS, are known for their Hindutva approach. Yet they would put the country in a big turmoil if they exerted pressure on Modi to build a temple where the Babri Masjid stood or to tinker with Article 370 which constitutionally gives a special status to Jammu and Kashmir when it acceded to India.

What kind of country Modi wants to build is the question. The cabinet he has constituted gives a message that he wants the different elements to feel that he will not discriminate against any segment of the society, religious or linguistic. The first heartening step of his government to appoint a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth black money is a good omen. We should give him time to fulfill the aspirations of people he has aroused. ticed patience, developed their minds on the path, and achieved great liberation: enlightenment. That is how they were able to liberate beings from suffering and bring them to enlightenment. They showed the complete path to full enlightenment to sentient beings in this world, how to achieve happiness, a good rebirth in the next life, and the ultimate happiness of liberation from samsara and full enlightenment.

As well as these meditations, please chant every day OM MANI PADME HUM: the Chenrezig mantra, who is the Buddha of compassion, for all sentient beings, to bring every sentient being, every hell being, preta, animal, human being, asura, and sura to enlightenment. OM MANI PADME HUM is the most precious mantra, cherished by numberless buddhas. It is like a wish-granting jewel, giving all happiness to all sentient beings.

Please also recite the Maitreya Buddha mantra, the Buddha of loving kindness.

— Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche

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and dismiss this Govt and call for fresh mandate.

— Ashok Goswami, Mumbai

Cong blame game A top youth leader of Congress has blamed a party’s CM for the defeat of the party in that state in the latest general elections. By this logic, who should be held accountable for the below half-a-century tally of the Congress during the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls? Of course, in keeping with the Congress culture, the ‘culprits’ are not the top echelons of the party, but their assistants who gave ‘wrong’ advise to the President and Vice President of the party. And obviously, it goes without saying that had it been a Congress victory, the entire "credit" for the feat would have gone to the mother-son duo for their astute leadership.

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ment in the film as such. The legend must have given many hits coming in his customary role but this time Soundarya R. Ashwin failed at the theatres from day one. Rajinikanth plays both son and father and that failed to capture the eyes of the audience. Rehman's music and background scores are the only saving grace for the film and brought some life to the film. As an animated picture the movie does badly. Several — Jorhat Singh, Kandivli artificial instances make the film boring and the characters are lifeless so to say. The film would have worked wonders if it was live action MEDIA is the fourth pillar of feature.

— C.K. Ramani, Sion democracy. It plays the role of a watchdog. However, for the success of democracy it is imperative that REAL TAMASHA! The game has only encouraged savage, senseless hitting by the batsmen to the utter discomfiture and media people especially those in dismay of really good bowlers. electronic media need to be more WHILE all other criterion for reserresponsible. They should desist ei- vation like cast or religion is man IT must be a great relief to genuine his fill in the 'free-for-all', scoring with cutting chai. Here are all the ther asking questions to politicians made, eunuchs are a dominated cricket lovers that this 'Imperial 94 runs. For posting such huge winners of the IPL cricket tourney: on contentious issues or sensation- section of the society who are crePompous League' (IPL) is finally scores, the batsmen have per- IPL 'Housefull' alizing the statements made by ated by nature. It is indeed a pity over. The game has only encour- fected their technique profitably – Kolkata Knight Riders ‘Tees them. It is a fact that one can hog that even the respectable OF Maar Khan’ aged savage, senseless hitting by just move to the offside and loft the limelight either for good or bad and affording families dis- LETTER THE DAY the batsmen to the utter discom- every ball to the mid-wicket or Kings Punjab 'Dabangg' reasons. Mr Kejriwal is the classic own their own eunuch fiture and dismay of really good square leg for sixes and fours!. This Mumbai Indians 'Total Siyappa' example for this. Hence, media peo- children! Not only should eunuchs bowlers. In the final match, the only serves to ruin their batting Delhi Daredevils 'Dirty Picture' ple should decide what to telecast be given priority and reservation in Punjab team scored at the rate of because they carry such devilish Chennai Super Kings 'Taare government jobs, but also private and what not.

Zameen Par' almost 10 runs an over to post 199 hitting to the Test matches also 'Breaking news' is most boring in institutions giving employment of runs, with Saha and Vohra plun- only to get out cheaply. This ex- Royal Challengers 'Band Baja almost all channels since same stuff eunuchs should be encouraged by Baaraat' dering nearly 20 runs in each over travaganza has been given a long is telecast again and again. Every providing special subsidy on wages later in the game, so much so that enough rope so far and deserves Rajasthan Royals 'Lucky Kanews should not be 'Breaking News' paid to eunuchs by private estabbootar all the bowlers had conceded to be terminated now. and it should have at least some re- lishments. Some seats should be re— Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane Cheerleaders ‘Garam Masala' more than 40 runs in their allotted served for eunuchs in legislature gional or national significance.

Sunrisers Hyderabad 'Matru ki — Prof. K.H. Karkera, via e-mail and in public sector jobs. It is time 4 overs – the Punjab bowler,

Bijlee ka Mandola' Karanveer Singh gave away 54 that the Union government should — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra runs! The KKR player, Pandey had WHAT a final! Irani mawa cake, arrange a census of eunuchs in the country by listing them in a sepaMUCH awaited Rajinikanth's film rate gender apart from confusing ment from a so called chief of a po- be ruling the state. It's high time Kochadaiiyaan flopped at the box them with males or females.

— Prof. Dipak Chatterjee, via e-mail litical party, rapists have become Modi Govt must invoke article 356 office as there was no entertainfearless and now they have started to rape, kill, hang and set on fire the minors as well as adult women in UP. Such anarchist UP deserves President’s rule immediately for the safety of the girls and women of this DESPITE worst defeat of his party SO at last, the militant leader has state. There is also news of rape in Maharashtra Navnirman Sena decided to take the plunge in Thane, near Mumbai on 1st June. In (MNS) in the recently concluded electoral politics. He must be fact entire India has become a paraLok Sabha election, I welcome complimented for being an hondise for rapists. Enough is enough. the decision of MNS chief Raj est person by not making secret The need of hour is the President’s Thackeray to contest the forth- of his desire to don the mantle if ordinance to hang the rapist till coming assembly elections in the he is able to score the required death within a week of his convicstate. I strongly feel that whatever number, say 145, in this case. tion.

— Hansraj Bhat, Borivli people say about Raj Thackeray Going by the recent trends of the WHO'S A BETTER LEADER: Raj or and his style of functioning he is Lok Sabha polls, this would cer- Uddhav Thackeray?

the right candidate for the chief tainly be a very tall order. HowBADAUN gang rape is a national minister of Maharashtra state for ever, if his Party enters into an tion and claiming to shape the shame. What happened in UP was safeguarding the interest of the alliance with the “secular” regime and also dreaming to benot only barbaric but the response people and their protection. He brigade of the Cong-NCP com- come the Chief Minister of MahaSP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav of Govt was nothing short of disbelieves in progress and develop- bine, at least a couple of ministe- rashtra. gusting. Akhilesh government's inAs we distinguish, the Congress ment of the state. The urgent rial berths can be secured for his competency was clearly visible the need of the hour is that with po- trusted ones. Seat sharing and NCP have disappointed way they handled the whole issue. litical situation changing very fast arrangement with the Saffron the populace and both these poDIRECTLY favouring rapists a few His retort to video journalists that and people wanting good gover- combine of SS-BJP is totally ruled litical parties will be whitewashed days ago, the SP chief Mulayam they are safe was in poor taste and nance, stability and development out considering the bitter acri- another time, as was manifested Singh had uttered nonsense, “The made with mischievous intent. he must declare himself as the mony existing between the two in the recent Lok Sabha children may commit mistakes.” More than law and order problem elections. chief ministerial candidate of his estranged cousins.

— Vineet Phadtare, Borivli After such an irresponsible state- in UP it is the mindset of Govt The State desires an audacious party due to his influence among which is abetting rapes. Govt's poor and vibrant, experienced leader the local people and he must track record in conviction rate and as Chief Minister. Uddhav Thackcontest from an area Dadar party supremo MSY's open advoeray is the best choice and we are where his party has all the six "It is the mark of an educated The Maharashtra State Assembly affirmative that he will run the cacy for leniency for 'rapists' have civic corporators.

— Bhagwan Thadani, via e-mail mind to be able to entertain a Elections are just four months administration to the best of his literally encouraged criminals to thought without accepting it.” away and all political parties ability. commit such heinous crimes. Both

— Mansoor Umer Darvesh, Joeshwari – Aristotle are preparing to contest the elecfather and son have discredited themselves and do not deserve to

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Said the Dalai Lama while speaking in his usual humourous style on religion, secularism and humanity

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here may be a female Dalai Lama in the future,' said His Holiness Dalai Lama while answering a student's question about the condition of females in a male dominating society, during his talk, 'Beyond Religion' at Somaiya, Vidhyavihar on Monday.

He added,"Females should take a more active role in society. They should get educated and speak more strongly for themselves. The Power Of Truth, Power Of Reason, Power Of Honesty and the Concept Of Equality will support them."

The Dalai Lama gave a series of lectures for four days from 30 May to 2 June at the Somaiya College, where he inaugurated the Somaiya School and laid the foundation stone of Sanskriti building, a centre for studying

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Dalia Lama regales the young audience of students at the Somaiya College in Vidyavihar.

Indian culture and religion.

His holiness talked about secularism, saying that one religion can't be accepted universally. Religion is about individual faith. Answering why people are divided in the

PUBLIC NOTICE Deceased Chandrakant Ghodke and Poornima Chandrakant Ghodke were joint owners of Flat no. 6, admeasuring 350 Sq. ft. built up on Ground floor in B-Chaya Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., Kopar Road, Near Amba Bhavani Temple, Dombivli (West), Dist.-Thane. Chandrakant Ghodke and Poornima Chandrakant Ghodke expired. Poornima Chandrakant Ghodke who executed writing named as Will dated 08/06/2012 for transfer the said flat on the name of Shri. Tahashil R. Ingawale. Chandrakant Ghodke and Poornima Chandrakant Ghodke had no issue from their wedlock.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Original registration receipt of the Agreement dated 25/11/1986 entered between M/s. Tulshiram Sakharam Joshi and Shri.

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name of God, he said it was because of individual faiths, surrounding and nationality."Religion means practise of love and human compassion. But the religious institutions are becoming a hypocritic economic institutions," said the Dalai Lama.

"Death means ready to rest in a coffin. Death means that the body is not functional anymore. The feeling of 'I' is the reason behind the fear for death," said the Dalai Lama, when asked about the meaning of death and the reason why people fear it. Talking about the best human values

for youth, he stated, "It's difficult to tell, but the most important is humanity."

Dalai Lama emphasised that between passion and duty, one should rather follow passion, only then the outcome would come from the heart. "The reason behind the difference between an Indian product and a Japanese product is a matter of passion and imposed duties," said the Dalai Lama.

On a humorous note, in answer to a student's question on finding love, he said,"I guess you mean by finding love is a love affair."

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At the Hubble, part of the Godrej Culture Lab in Vikhroli, Jinal addresses an audience on how digital technology has changed the immigrant experience.

Changing geographies of the heart

By Santia Dudi

destructive sense of isolation that used to accompany n November 2013, Google the immigrant experience India's 'Reunion' ad about earlier, causing a host of bea granddaughter's effort to havioural changes that disre-unite her grandfather turbed the very essence of with his long-lost friend in settling in a new country.

Pakistan went viral in America, moving the entire immigrant, and specifically the Indian, diaspora to tears.

What is seemed to prove beyond a doubt was that content and experiences transcend geographic boundaries and policies.

Ever brand is a global brand and even the most nuanced stories are now for the entire world to embrace and understand.

Jinal Shah ws at The Hubble (a part of the Godrej Culture Lab) on Sunday, to talk Jinal Shah, digital strategist, about the digital way tech- student of human behaviour. nology is changing the lives and experiences of immiJinal started the talk by grants. Described as a digital sharing her family backstrategist and a consum- ground. Her maternal uncle mate student of human be- went to America in 1978–79, haviour, she is a native of a time before cell phones, Mumbai and an American when calling home was an citizen. And as global digital expensive proposition. The director at J. Walter Thom- less able you were to call son (JWT) in New York, home, which for Indians is a which made the advertise- particularly meaningful ment, of more importance is practice, the more lonely the fact that The Guardian you felt. So communication has described her as being was limited to letters and among the top ten digital cards. There was no voice strategists to watch. (or very little of it) to listen On Saturday, for a very in- to, no conversation where terested audience, she urgent issues could be traced her journey through raised and addressed. There digital innovations in the was always a sense of dislast decade and spoke about tance, of loss. how each one of them Then she herself went to helped redefine her rela- America at a very different tionship with India and with time and she spoke of the America. way technology kept her Especially for immigrants, connected to home and digital media is more than a family, making her experimode of communication. It ence of immigration very keeps them connected to different from that of her their homes, eliminating the uncle.

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the dairy diaries Dairy has gotten a bad reputation over the years, from concerns about it leading to weight gain, to anxiety over its toxic chemical content.

Several people go so far as to believe that it’s harmful for your overall health. To clarify the myths and tell you why you shouldn’t give up consuming dairy altogether, Shirley Mistry & Dev Goswami tell you all about milk products and their various pros and cons

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f you go online and search for the ‘pros and cons of dairy,’ you won’t get a list of the pros and cons, but instead, find several deeply opinionated articles about why dairy is as bad as the devil for your body, or on the other hand, how wonderful and magical its properties are. While it would be nice to find out which version is most accurate, when it comes to dairy, the truth lies somewhere in between. With an ample amount of pros and cons, there’s a lot to learn about dairy. So, read on as we tell you about the benefits as well as about the negative effects of dairy and bust a few myths, while helping you pick out the healthiest option.

The good No matter what the internet will have you believe, dairy does have several health benefits.

Here are a few:

>> Do you love milk but think that it is going to harm your health? If so, you need to read our article

Calcium: Let’s start with the most common benefit that is associated with milk and products that are made with it. Dairy is a good source of calcium and while it may not be the only source, it is a valuable addition to your diet. Several studies have shown that getting calcium from food products is healthier for you than getting the nutrient from supplements.

Cutting diary out of your diet will mean that you will have to compensate by consuming extra vegetables. essential nutrients: Apart from calcium, dairy also acts as a source of other nutrients such as proteins, magnesium, potassium and vitamins.

Studies have shown that people who drink milk or consume milk products, tend to have a higher intake of these nutrients. So, if you eliminate dairy, you will be missing out on several essential nutrients.

Cures acidity: We’re sure that whenever you’ve woken up with heartburn, your mother or

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grandmother has recommended a glass of cold milk, which instantly eases the discomfort. This home remedy is one of the best ways to treat acidity, as the milk lines your stomach and prevents the acid from coming in contact with the walls of your stomach, which is usually the reason for your discomfort. At the same time, too much milk can aggravate the condition (more on that below), so don’t overdo it. effects on heart health: Saying that diary helps prevent heart disease would be wrong, but any diet that is aimed at preventing or reversing the risks of cardiovascular diseases, will include dairy. Of course, dairy has to be combined with several other vegetables and fruits that are good for your heart’s health as well. The point here, is that anything that is part of a group that benefits you, can’t be entirely bad.

The bad Like most foods, dairy also has a few negative properties that make a good case to avoid it in excessive quantities. These are some ways dairy might not always be beneficial for you: No link to reduced fractures: Since dairy is rich in calcium, people often assume that it will prevent bone injuries such as fractures.

However, the fact is that there isn’t any substantial proof that this is a correct assumption. While it does promote bone health, studies have shown that countries with lower consumption of dairy do not have higher instances of fractures. But, you should remember that drinking dairy doesn’t increase your risk of fractures either.

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Continued from pg 13 « the rate of milk production amongst cows and buffaloes, while chemical fertilisers are used to promote the production of animals fodder. All this has led to worries that you might end up consuming these harmful chemicals.

Heartburn and inflammation: While milk can temporarily relieve acidity, its fat content promotes the production of more acid in your stomach, which can either aggravate your condition, or lead to inflammation in your gut.

THE BOTTOM LINE So, should you be avoiding dairy? The answer is a resounding no — unless your nutritionist specifically advises you against it. An overview of all the supposedly negative effects of dairy will help you realise that dairy doesn’t really harm you and that most of the concerns hold true for a number of other foods (eg: dairy is a kind of processed food). Avoiding dairy means that you will have to compensate for the nutrients and calcium that you miss out on. So, if you absolutely must avoid milk or milk products, you should ask a nutritionist to draw up a diet plan for you that makes up for the lost nutrients. Choose slim milk over full-fat milk if you must, but remember that the difference, though large when you compare the numbers, won’t really affect you. For example, a 200ml pack of Amul Taaza milk has 3g total fat, while a similar pack of Amul Slim and Trim has 0.3g of total fat — a difference of just 2.7g, which won’t make much of a difference in your daily life.

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DAIRY MYTHS BUSTED There are several half-baked truths when it comes to dairy products and some of the theories are downright absurd.

Take a look at these myths and learn about the truth that defies them.

Myth: Dairy products cause weight gain.

Fact: Dairy products do not cause weight gain. In fact, they can help you lose weight. There is substantial research which shows that having three servings of low-fat dairy every day, with a healthy diet can actually help you to lose weight faster. Clinical trials suggest that there is a direct correlation between increased calcium levels and a reduced waist size, body weight and body fat percentage.

Myth: Milk causes asthma.

Fact: While studies do show that infants with milk allergies are at a higher risk of developing asthma later on in life, there is no scientific proof to support the claim that drinking milk causes asthma.

Myth: Eating cheese and other dairy products causes acne.

Fact: Again, this is nothing more than a common misconception, as there is no data to prove that dairy products cause acne. In fact, healthy skin requires plenty of vitamin A and D, both of which are present in milk.

Myth: Spinach is a better source of calcium than milk.

Fact: This is completely baseless. A cup of milk has more calcium than 16 cups of spinach. To meet your daily calcium requirement, you’d need to eat close to 48 cups of spinach every day! Moreover, milk is rich in vitamin D, a nutrient that spinach lacks. The vitamin helps your body absorb the calcium better.

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE First of all, let us start by clearing the air about lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance isn’t an allergic aversion to dairy foods, it is the inability to digest lactose — a type of natural sugar that is present in milk. The reason you might suffer from the condition is because your body doesn’t produce enough lactase, an enzyme that is required to digest lactose.

Lactose intolerance that develops in your teens or once you turn into an adult, is usually hereditary and most people suffering from this type of lactose intolerance may not be able to consume most dairy products, but they can consume some, such as

>> Cheeses made from nuts are a great, healthy alternative to regular cheese

>> If you think that dairy will lead to weightgain, you believe in a myth

icecream or yoghurt.

On the other hand, children who are born with lactose intolerance can never consume any products that contain lactose. However, if they begin to develop lactase at a later stage in life, then the intolerance goes away partially, or completely.

So, several people with partial lactose intolerance can get away with drinking milk in small quantities, or eating aged cheeses such as cheddar and Swiss cheese that are low in lactose. But, if you don’t fall into this bracket, try milk and yoghurt that is lactose-free or switch to non-dairy alternatives such as rice milk, coconut milk, soy milk and products made from these alternatives.

PICK THIS If you have read our section about how dairy can harm you, or you are lactose intolerant and sceptical about digging into your favourite dairy products, take a look at our list of healthy alternatives.

Soy cream instead of cream If the idea of making flan, pie or custard with regular cream literally translates into fat and cholesterol on a plate in your head, try soy-based cream instead. It has less saturated fat; 42% lower than the amount found in one serving of single cream. It tastes equally creamy and rich, without containing any traces of dairy, making it a great dairy cream substitute.

Nut cheese instead of regular cheese If you want to live a healthier life, but can’t wrap your head around the idea of giving up cheese, try making nut cheese. Made from nuts such as almonds and cashews, these cheeses are rich, creamy, free from casein, lactose, gluten, cholesterol and fat, but don’t lack flavour. Once you learn the basics, you can make sliced cheese, cream cheese and even make cheese that mimics the texture of grated parmesan!

Rice milk instead of regular milk Cow’s milk, the dairy product that most

children are raised on, can be easily substituted with rice milk. While regular milk contains 150 calories per serving, rice milk contains 120 calories, a mere 2g of fat and no cholesterol. It is also rich in vitamin B12 and iron, that are usually found in animal produce. So, this is a great option if you are vegetarian. However, it contains less protein than regular milk, so ensure you get your fill of the nutrient from other vegetables, pulses and meats.

Tofu instead of paneer If you are looking to switch from paneer to a healthier alternative, look no further than tofu. Apart from being high in protein, it is low in fat and packed with iron, calcium and magnesium, making it a perfect substitute for paneer as it contains all the nutrients, without the high fat content.

Almond yoghurt instead of Greek/ thick yoghurt Instead of reaching out for a tub of creamy yoghurt to accompany your meal or to use as a breakfast topping for your granola, try almond yoghurt instead. Made from almond milk, this variant gives you the goodness of healthy fats, fibres, vitamin E and magnesium. It may not contain as much protein as regular yoghurt, but it more than makes up for it with the other nutrients it offers and its low fat content.

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tomatoes & avoCados Shirley Mistry tells you how the Mexicans got it right with guacamole when they combined tomatoes and avocados together and how the food combination can help your health

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There are some food items that you must keep in your fridge and others that can ruin your diet plans. Take a look at this list so that when you’re feeling peckish, you have a fridge full of healthy items to choose from, says Yamini Walia

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hen you’re feeling peckish, whether it’s at midnight or during the day, the first place you turn to will, undoubtedly, be your fridge. The food that you have might satiate your hunger pangs and fulfil your cravings momentarily, but most of it will also cause unnecessary weight gain. The only way to avoid this is to stock your fridge with healthy and nutritious options instead of chocolates and processed food. Read on for a list of guilt-free items that you must store in your fridge.

Milk Milk is an essential item in every household. Whether it’s added to cereal, tea or coffee, you can’t function without it. Instead of full-fat milk, opt for skim milk as it contains all the necessary nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis minus the fat. So, you can enjoy your smoothies or shakes without having to worry about the extra calories.

Eggs As a popular TV advertisement’s catchphrase goes — ‘Whether it is Sunday or Monday, eggs should be consumed every day.’ Nutritious and rich in protein, there are several low-calorie meals that you can prepare with eggs. Make an egg salad with carrot and cucumber, or just have plain boiled eggs when your hunger pangs strike. Keep at least a dozen eggs in your fridge and you’ll always have a healthy and tasty snack option at hand. However, if you are over 40-years-old or have high cholesterol, remember to avoid the yolks.

YogHurt During the summer, we all need something to help us cool down and yoghurt is the healthiest option! Keep low-fat yoghurt in your fridge at all times and eat it plain or with your meals. For those who enjoy drinking lassi or chaas, low-fat yoghurt is the best option.

FrEsH VEggiEs Your fridge should be loaded with fresh vegetables at all times. You

can buy pre-cut vegetables (but chopping your own vegetables is more hygienic) such as broccoli, mushrooms, carrots and celery to add to salads or have with a dip as a snack. A salad with fresh vegetables or even steamed vegetables makes for a healthy and delicious snack.

Fruits Fruits are the healthiest option when you feel like snacking Whether it’s for breakfast, as a snack or in a dessert, make sure you eat fresh fruit in every way possible. If you are craving juice, then ditch the processed cans and make fresh fruit juice at home. You can also store frozen fruits in your freezer to add to smoothies. However, make sure they don’t contain any added sugar.

PEanut ButtEr Peanut butter has gained a bad reputation for being unhealthy, but it’s a healthier option than plain butter. Peanut butter is packed with healthy, mono-unsaturated fats, so spread it on a whole-wheat bread as a snack or for breakfast. Remember that eating it in moderation is key.

s children, we were handed slices of tomatoes sprinkled with salt or a bowl of tomato soup as a snack. Apart from being delicious, tomatoes are full of healthy nutrients.

This is because they are rich in fibre and help you stay full for longer. They are also rich in water and are extremely low in calories, cholesterol and saturated fats. Apart from boosting your health, the beta-carotene in tomatoes also helps you get soft, supple and healthy skin. They are also packed with calcium and antioxidants, so they help keep your bones strong and slow down the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. Moreover, tomatoes help control your blood sugar, prevent gall bladder/ kidney stones and give you healthy hair. But, they are always in the limelight for their high content of lycopene, a substance that is responsible for making your skin immune to UV rays, which are a major cause of ageing skin.

Lycopene also improves your bone mass, but above all, it is a cancer-fighting agent that can counter the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, prostate, cervical, rectal, prostate, colon, pharynx, throat and ovaries.

On the other hand, avocados, a superfood in their own right, have a host of health benefits to offer as well. Just like tomatoes, they help control your blood sugar and blood pressure levels, help you maintain a healthy heart, improve your eyesight and have anti-ageing properties. Apart from this, the butter-y fruit is low in calories, cures bad breath, has anti-inflammatory properties and can even prevent birth defects, as it is rich in folic acids. Avocados can also prevent you from breast cancer and prostate cancer. However, most importantly, they help in the better absorption of nutrients, which is how they become even more beneficial, when combined with tomatoes.

A recent study conducted at Purdue University, showed that carotenoids, such as lycopene, cannot be absorbed by your body, unless they are paired with small amounts of fat. Studies suggest, that pairing the tomatoes and avocados together, helps your body absorb the nutrients in a quantity that is seven times greater than when the two are eaten individually. In another study, conducted at the Ohio State University, it was found that when people consumed avocados and tomatoes together, they absorbed four and a half times the amount of lycopene, as compared to eating tomatoes by themselves. So, why eat only one of these superfoods when you can pair them together and multiply the benefits? Make guacamole or salsa, add them to your salads or make wraps to get the most out of this super combination.

HuMMus Many of us enjoy hummus, a dip made of chickpeas and tahini, served with pita bread. It is an extremely healthy breakfast option and has the same texture and consistency as peanut butter. Apart from its nutritional value, hummus tastes delicious when paired with vegetable sticks as well.

wHolE-wHEat tortillas Whole-wheat tortillas are a fun, healthy alternative to bread. The carbs in whole-wheat tortillas are mostly complex, so they cause little to no increase in your blood sugar levels. Also, they are less processed, which makes them nutritionally superior to tortillas that are made from maida.

>> Studies suggest that both tomatoes and avocados should be eaten together for multiple health benefits

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Standing issues Do you stand a lot? While standing may be better than sitting still all day long, if you stand still for too long, you’re actually putting the weight of your entire body on your knees, increasing the strain on your joints. Move around and stretch regularly to avoid this.

2 Get moving Daily activity and regular exercise is extremely important if you want to save yourself from knee pain. One of the most common causes of stiff knees and chronic pain is staying motionless for too long. The longer you sit, the creakier your knees will get and in turn, the more pain you will experience.

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Keep your weight constant Being on the heavier side puts you at a higher risk of knee pain. But, even if you’re not overweight, constantly fluctuating weight puts undue pressure on your knees. Maintain a balanced weight in order to keep knee pain away.

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Knee pain can be a hindrance whether you’re sitting, standing or sleeping. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you how to prevent it as well as how to deal with existing knee pain

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Ice the area For a quick-fix for the pain (especially if you can’t get sleep at night), ice the area with an ice pack. Remember never to apply ice directly to the sore area, or it will sting.

Shoe matters You may love your platform slippers, live in your gym shoes and think you’re a pro at walking in your heels, but wearing any one type of footwear for too long could cause the arch in your foot to collapse, placing too much stress on your ankles, which in turn will harm your knee!

Wear good shoes, that keep the arches of your feet protected in order to avoid knee pain.

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Get help Don’t shy away from using canes and walking sticks. So what if you’re in your 20s? It’s better to keep the pressure off your knee now than to prolong it because of your ego. Not taking immediate precautions will mean you may need a walking stick permanently as time goes by.

6 Make life easy When you’re suffering from knee pain, stretching, tiptoeing and squatting will aggravate the pain. Organise your home and your life in such a way that you avoid such postures.

Keep a stool handy so that you can reach things and avoid bending too much.

4 Massage yourself A vigorous massage will do more harm than good, but to relieve the pain, massage your knee a little in order to encourage blood flow. Don’t massage it if it hurts, visit your doctor instead.

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Compression works If your knee is badly injured and the pain is intense, try a compression bandage. Wrap the sore or injured area with a bandage (an elastic one works best) and keep it elevated. Make sure the bandage is not too loose or too tight and don’t keep it on longer than a day.

Being flat footed is extremely common but it can be corrected easily if it is detected when the person is still in his/ her growing years. However, if you aren’t sure of your foot type, take this quiz to find out, says Shirley Mistry

>> You are flat footed if you are unable to walk quickly. Opt for shoes with a built-in arch

You have realised that your shoes wear out unevenly. a. Yes. b. No.

The inside of your ankles always feel sore and sometimes, swells up after a

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We’re sure that most of your day includes constantly cursing the humid Mumbai heat and the amount that it makes you sweat. But, if you’re blaming your body odour solely on the weather, Dev Goswami suggests you take this quiz, as there could be surprising factors you never knew could cause it

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eat, bacteria, physical exertion, gassy food, irregular bowels... all these are factors that we already know result in sweat and unflattering body odour. But, there are several other factors that can make people wrinkle up their noses when they are around you. You might know about some, but most are quite surprising. Take this quiz to find out.

1. Which of these is most likely to cause you to sweat? a. Potatoes. b. Tomatoes.

2. You sweat more on days when you’re stressed about work or your personal life. a. True. b. False.

3. Which of these types of food (apart from

Are you flat footed?

Walking for even slightly long periods of time or distances leaves you with severely aching lower legs. a. Yes. b. No.

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Get physical A certain amount of activity will help prevent knee pain, but when you are already suffering from it, you should avoid intense exercises. Opt for physiotherapy, which will help you perform everyday tasks and heal your knee, keeping pain away in the future as well.

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When you are bare footed, do you see a pronounced arch on the soles of both your feet? a. No. b. Yes.

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rigorous workout or a session of intense physical activity. a. Yes. b. No. You find walking fast or running extremely uncomfortable. a. Yes. b. No.

Mostly As If you have chosen this option for most, or all the questions, you have flat feet. Although some people have flexible flat feet and do not feel any discomfort, if you have answered ‘a’ to all these questions, you certainly don’t fall into that category. Although not much can be done in terms of correcting or creating an arch in your adult years, there are things you can do to reduce the discomfort. Visit a doctor, who will prescribe special shoes or arch and heel support inserts to place inside your shoes. Also, as a general practise, opt for footwear with a built-in arch as opposed to those that have a flat sole — you will find that these shoes are much more comfortable.

Mostly Bs If you answered with option ‘b’ to all the questions, or all the questions barring the first one, you either have flexible flat feet and aren’t experiencing any discomfort, or you don’t have flat feet at all. If it is the former, the signs and symptoms of pain, aches and inflammation in your lower legs may not show up now, but there is no assurance that they won’t show up in the future, especially as you age. So visit a doctor to find out more about the best course of action. If you fall into the latter category, you have nothing to worry about.

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ow that you have your answers, check with our list below where we tell you the correct answers and also explain how those factors result in body odour.

1: b. Tomatoes: This question was, quite frankly, a tough one. It was a recent study, carried out on the premise that tomato stalks have a compound that smells like sweat, linking tomatoes to excessive sweating. The study concluded that tomatoes indeed contain a substance called terpenes, which, when broken down by the digestive system, can result in sweat and body odour.

2: a. True: You can blame this on nature. Sweating is your body’s natural defence mechanism (the theory is that when you’re in physical danger, sweating keeps your body from overheating. This works if you are, for example, running away from an animal). So, when you are stressed, your body’s defence mechanism is activated and this results in excessive sweating. To avoid this, try to keep stress at bay.

3: b. Spicy food: The logic here is similar to how tomatoes make your body produce excess sweat. When spices get metabolised in our bodies, they produce several compounds and chemicals that cause body odour.

causing hiccups) results in you sweating while you eat? a. Food that is just off the stove. b. Spicy food.

4. If your diet is low in carbohydrates, will that result in your body producing excess sweat? a. Yes. b. No.

7. During the summer, using a deodorant spray/ stick is enough to deal with sweat and its accompanying odour. a. True. b. False.

8. If you want to avoid offending people by constantly burping, it is important that you chew and swallow slowly. a. Yes. b. No.

5. While fibre is good for health, too much of it can place a heavy burden on the digestive system and result in gas/ body odour. a. True. b. False.

9. Letting your body air dry after a bath will help you cool down and so, help you avoid sweat and body odour. a. True. b. False.

6. Snoring has no connection with any kind of body odour. a. The statement is correct. b. The statement is incorrect.

10. Which of these will ensure that you’re free from bad breath? a. Toothpaste and a brush. b. Toothpaste, brush and a tongue cleaner.

the correct answers 4: a. Yes: Following a low carb diet is recommended as it doesn’t add fat to your body, which results in your body burning stored fat to meet its energy requirements. The side-effect is that you’ll end up sweating more as your core body temperature increases. Combat this by consuming a low-calorie diet.

5: a. True: Fibre is like a double-edged sword. Too little and you’ll end up constipated, too much and your digestive system won’t be able to deal with it. The indigestion of the extra fibre will lead to gas, which in turn, will cause flatulence as the gasses try to find a way out of your body.

6: b. The statement is incorrect: The answer might surprise you, but let us explain it. Snoring means that for the most part, when you are asleep, your mouth will remain

open. This makes your gums and tongue dry up, causing bad breath.

7: b. False: All deodorant sprays and sticks do is mask body odour — they don’t treat the underlying problem. To truly get rid of body odour, you need to figure out what is making you sweat and treat it.

8: a. Yes: Eating too quickly, without chewing properly, is a common reason for burping. This is because when you eat fast, or talk while you eat, you end up swallowing air. The only way your stomach can get rid of the air is by burping.

9: b. False. The evaporation of water from your skin might make you feel cool, but moist areas are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Bacteria will react with sweat to produce body odour. So, to ensure that you don’t start smelling bad after your bath, towel dry yourself properly.

10: b. Toothpaste, brush and tongue cleaner: Using a tongue cleaner will clear the bacteria from your tongue and ensure fresher breath. Not cleaning your tongue will mean that you will suffer from bad breath through the day, no matter how much gum you chew.

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Best worKout plans online You don’t have to spend a hefty sum on a gym membership or even on a popular fitness DVD, in order to learn how to perform your exercises properly. Dev Goswami tells you what online workout plans to opt for

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f you don’t have the time or the resources to enrol yourselves at a gym, it doesn’t mean that you can’t work out.

The internet has a number of workout plans that are accompanied by easy instructions and helpful images that will ensure you don’t go wrong when you’re starting basic exercises. As long as you perform them slowly and make sure you don’t get injured, these exercise plans will prove to be of immense help. We give you a list of some of the good ones:

the biggeSt loSer

This website has a range of workout plans with extremely simple instructions and detailed pictures. The best part is that the exercises are simple to perform and each exercise has just 4-5 steps, making it quite easy to read on a tablet or a phone. But, they don’t mention any specific safety precautions that you need to take for each exercise, so read up about those separately.

Website www.biggestloser.com

do yoga With me

One of the best parts about this website is that it has free videos that are segregated into beginner, intermediate and expert levels. Each video has an instructor who performs the poses/ asanas and provides you with helpful tips and instructions. You can also search for videos according to how long they are, which is an added bonus.

Website www.doyogawithme.com

FitneSS blender

This website is perfect if you want to print out a workout or exercise steps. The website provides clear instructions on how to perform an exercise. They also tell you if and what equipment you’ll need, how you can increase the intensity, how the exercise benefits your body and the muscle group a particular exercise will work. They also have meal plans to go with some workouts that tell you what kind of food you should eat through the day to ensure that you get maximum results.

Website www.fitnessblender.com

Fletcher FitneSS

This website is a little riskier than others since it features relatively intense exercises that could put you at a risk of injuries if you do not perform them correctly. But it can be a great resource tool to get an overview of exercises that build muscles and improve strength. If you’d like to perform these exercises, you should first research a bit about the various safety precautions that you must take.

Website www.fletcherfitness.com

Driving fit Do you know why travelling to work is so similar to being at work for an entire day? You sit through both things for extended periods of time, ruining your attempts to stay fit! Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you about a few ways through which you can make that long drive home less unhealthy

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e’re no strangers to the stress and chaos of daily life, but we’re not really running back and forth like we think we are. Most of us spend the entire day at work, sitting glued to our desks, trying to chase deadlines that keep evading us. After a long, tiring day, we get into our cars and make that long trip home, ensconced in a sea of traffic and sitting still – again.

We get very little exercise in a day and being motionless for so many hours is doing more harm than good. Instead, use the time that you spend in traffic constructively, by following a few of these tips to stay fit while you drive.

Also remember that while driving barefoot may be convenient, it will lead to cracked heels, sore, peeling skin and can even cause several infections if the dirt from the bottom of your car sticks on your skin for too long. So, even if your shoes aren’t comfortable to drive in, make sure you keep a pair of driving shoes in the car to keep your feet clean, infection-free and most importantly, moving.

legs were creaking when you got out of the car after a long drive? At every single or jam, bend back slightly and stretch your legs out in front of you. If you’re too tall to stretch them forward, lift them up and down a bit to get the circulation back in your legs and keep them from cramping.

Work your butt We’re not kidding! You can do this when you’re at a standstill or even when you’re sitting. Inhale to suck in your glutes, hold the position for a few seconds and then release. Repeat the motion to tighten and tone your muscles.

tummy tuck Just like you did with your bottom, work your abs when you’re driving by sucking in your tummy and holding the pose for a while. If you hold it for at least twenty seconds, you’ll be doing a pretty good workout on your drive home.

Straighten it out

move around

Ever gotten a leg cramp, or felt like your

People might think you’re nuts, but your

arms will thank you later. Constantly switching gears may be a workout for some, but if you just lift and drop your arms and then move them in circular motions while you sit, they’ll be getting a better workout when you’re stuck in traffic.

Snack right It’s natural to feel like snacking when you’re in the car. Instead of diving into a bag of wafers, keep healthy bars or nuts in your car (although we suggest not eating altogether) and rehydrate with some water when you’re at a signal.

make ShapeS With your feet! The best way to sneak a little exercise into your drive is when you’re at a signal, or stuck in a traffic jam for a long time. Just make sure your handbrake is up so that you don’t roll forward accidentally! Place both feet on the floor of the car and swivel the ankles around, making shapes in the air without lifting your heel. If you wear sneakers or formal shoes, this would also be a good time to work your toes around to keep them active.

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Risk The human body is brilliantly engineered and so, it will always tell you when something is wrong, even if it doesn’t do so directly. While the following signs usually indicate minor problems, there some that you must attend to immediately, says Dev Goswami

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ost of us know that we shouldn’t take any signs (we’re talking mainly about pain) that our body gives us lightly. But, there are several instances, when you can’t afford to miss a deadline or are too worried about what you will find out if you visit a doctor. That’s probably when you tell yourself, ‘It will go away on its own.’ Sometimes, it does and all is well. But, that won’t be the case if the signs your body is giving you is one of these as the following pains and signs need immediate medical attention. Read on, as we tell you why.

Unbearable headache Lack of sleep, dehydration and a common cold — headaches have become a problem that you don’t need to worry too much about. In most cases, this theory might be true. But, if you feel that it is the worst headache of your life, there might be a serious medical problem that is causing it.

The causes can range anywhere from sinus to brain tumour. If your headache is accompanied by no other symptoms or if you can’t think of a reason for it to occur, visit a doctor at the earliest.

bUrning legs The fact that you probably furrowed your eyebrows at the fact that something such as burning legs exists, shows that you need to know more about it. This is a pain that is quite uncommon and so, if you do experience it, you need to visit a doctor.

Burning legs could be the first sign of diabetes and when it is accompanied by frequent pins and needles sensations, it could also be an indication of nerve damage.

calf pain You might think that this is a normal symptom after walking or running and that

you shouldn’t worry too much about it, but, this kind of calf pain usually disappears once you rest your legs. If it doesn’t, then you could be suffering from serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, which is a clot in your viens. So, if you suffer from pain in your legs that doesn’t go away, you should visit a doctor immediately.

pain jUst below yoUr stomach Most often, stomach aches arise because of very basic issues such as having eaten bad food or indigestion, that you don’t need to worry about too much. But, it is easy to confuse stomach ache with abdominal pain that affects the area just below your stomach and above your groin. This kind of pain could be a sign of kidney stones, or your appendix could be acting up.

Whatever may be the reason, you’re going to need medical attention, so don’t take it lightly.

« know moRe: intimate Hygiene wasH Instead of using soap and water, use an intimate hygiene wash with appropriate pH balance to keep your intimate areas clean. Yamini Walia tells you more

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omen talk about several health issues, but intimate hygiene is usually swept under the rug.

People are not aware about intimate hygiene because it is considered taboo in our country. If you don’t take care of your intimate parts, you are likely to suffer from unpleasant and dangerous health problems. The most common ones are itching, foul smell and dryness.

Bacterial, yeast and fungal infections are other outcomes of poor intimate hygiene. In a worst case scenario, these can develop into urinary tract infections.

Your intimate areas are more sensitive than the other parts of your body. Dr Kaustubh D. Kulkarni, obstetrician & gynecologist, clinical director and co-founder of Siddhi Life Assisted Reproduction Centre, says, “The skin in your intimate area is easily susceptible to microbial infections.

Intimate areas constantly secrete lubricating material along with elimination of urine. When this gets mixed with sweat, it results in increased moisture levels, leading to a foul smell and infections. Menstruation and sexual intercourse also demands good intimate area hygiene.”

The good old soap and water routine might do more harm than good. Dr. Kaustubh tells us, “The intimate areas of your body are more affected when your skin’s acid balance is disturbed. Many people just rely on water and soap for their daily cleansing routine, without knowing how harsh they are for your sensitive skin. Douching or constant cleaning is also a common practise in an attempt to keep intimate areas clean. However, it is important to use a specially formulated cleanser suited to the pH and skin needs of your intimate areas.”

Vaginal pH ranges between 3.5 to 4.5 and at this

shortness of breath This is not really a pain, but you must remember that your body is not designed to suffer from breathlessness randomly.

Extreme physical activity is the only situation where you shouldn’t be too concerned about being short of breath. If you haven’t been exercising and still feel breathless, it could be a sign of several pulmonary (lung) conditions.

Cardiovascular problems too could be a reason for suffering from shortness of breath, so, don’t take it lightly. *While all the signs and pains mentioned above can be symptoms of some serious problems, we don’t mean to scare you. Just because you have one symptom doesn’t necessarily mean that you suffer from a serious condition. However, it might be a possibility that you do and so, you should visit a doctor to ensure that you can be treated as soon as possible.

optimal pH, the vagina contains a specific balance of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacilli and some yeast cells. Cleaning your intimate areas with water (pH 7) or with a highly alkaline medium such as soap (pH between 8 to 11) disturbs this balance and might result in dryness, foul odour, irritation, discomfort and in serious cases, infections.

To counter this, opt for an intimate hygiene wash with a formula that is pH balanced. Dr. Kaustubh D. Kulkarni tells us, “Integrating a dedicated intimate care routine ensures the healthy existence of beneficial bacteria. They secrete lactic acid which helps in maintaining the pH of your intimate area between 3.5 to 4.5 and prevents odours and microbial infections. In fact, we recommend pH balanced washes before an In Viro Fertilisation (IVF) cycle too.”

It’s important to clean only the exterior part of your intimate area as washing it from within might be harmful.

Do this at least once a day to avoid transmission of harmful bacteria. When you have your period, make sure you wash your intimate area twice a day to avoid infections.

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Dear Barbara, I don’t like wearing closed shoes during the summer. So, I only wear flats, as they are comfortable and cool. But, this means that my feet remain unprotected. As a result, they have become dry and cracked. What should I do to solve this problem? Please help.

— sujata sharma, Borivali Dear sujata, Dry feet and cracked soles are a very common problem during the summer. You are experiencing this problem because you wear flats instead of closed shoes. But, we understand that during the summer, closed shoes are not a very comfortable option. You should exfoliate your feet to remove dead skin cells. You can also apply a mixture of petroleum jelly and lemon juice on your heels. The acidity in the lemon will heal the cracks in your feet.

Perfect Pores The first step to getting healthy, flawless skin, is understanding your pores.

Shirley Mistry tells you everything you need to know about your pores

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ores are one part of your body that you often pay little or no attention to. You also often overlook the role that they play in making your skin look healthy. Take a look at our guide to find out all you need to about your pores, including the functions they perform, how they get clogged, how to keep them clean and a few nifty tips on how you can make them appear smaller.

What Do theY Do? Pores are tiny openings on the surface of your skin that are essentially an outlet for the sebum (oils) that your body produces. Your sebaceous glands release oil that travels up to your pores and helps your skin stay moisturised. If not for this natural system, your skin would become cracked and dry. They are home to the hair follicles on your body, barring the soles of your feet, palms and eyelids. They also act as an outlet for sweat and dead cells.

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>> Use a foot scrub to get rid of dead skin and prevent cracked heels

Pores get clogged either when your body wants to expel dead skin cells but fails to do so quickly, clogging the opening of the pore, or because of external factors such as pollution, improper hygiene and/ or the use of

makeup. When your pores are clogged, the sebum produced by your body doesn’t have an outlet and this can lead to oily skin as well as pimples. They also result in what we commonly refer to as blackheads, which are clumps of dead skin cells that haven’t been expelled from your body, combined with sebum and dirt. These often get oxidised and take on a blackish tinge. Touching your face too much will cause heavy oil accumulation, the same way excessive brushing leads to oily hair. This leads to pimples and clogged pores.

UNCloG YoUr Pores Follow these steps to ensure that your pores stay clean and your skin is saved from the hassle of dealing with bouts of acne.

Wipe it off: If you use makeup regularly, make sure that you clean your face thoroughly at the end of the day. Traces of your makeup and the removers you use to take it off, often settle into your pores and block them. scrub it away: Next, make sure to use a gentle scrub, every alternate day. Instead of merely rubbing it on your face, use circular motions and

massage it into your skin, to help remove the grime and dirt that has settled into your pores. salicylic acid: Salicylic acid is known to keep pimples at bay, as it helps dissolve the dirt and dead cells that clog your pores and also helps your pores function normally.

So, you should regularly use a face wash that contains salicylic acid.

Facials: The best way to deal with clogged pores and the resulting blackheads, is to get a facial. The steam helps relax your pores and makes it easy to extract any blackheads or dirt that may be clogging them.

Make theM look sMaller Several people have large pores that can look unsightly. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do about this, as large pores are genetic. However, you can make them look smaller. Use an astringent or toner after you cleanse your face in order to tighten your pores.

Always use a primer before you put on your makeup, as it blurs imperfections and reduces the appearance of pores, making your skin look flawless.

>> Use a facewash that contains salicylic acid in order to keep your pores clean

Dear Barbara, I have had radiant skin all my life. So much so that wherever I go, I get compliments for my skin. I used to think it was because of my genes, as my parents also have spotless skin. However lately, I have started to get pimples on my face. I have tried all types of creams, but none of them seem to help. Are there any home remedies for this? Please help.

— amanat sindhya, Versova Dear amanat, There are several home remedies to help get rid of pimples, so don’t panic! Pimples are very common and are experienced by almost everyone. You are lucky that you haven’t encountered them so far.

You can put ice cubes on the affected area as they will shrink your pimple and the redness associated with it. You can also take toothpaste and apply it on the affected area, just before going to bed. In the morning, your pimple will be reduced to half of it’s size. Lemon, garlic and vinegar are some other remedies that you can try at home to heal pimples.

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Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver Cox & Kings sells camping division for over Rs 880 cr Govt to announce MSP of paddy & other crops by June 15 India's per capita steel use at 57.8 kg in 2013 RJIL to amalgamate telecom units; seeks DoT nod for gateway Zicom FY'14 Net Profit rises by 38% at 42 cr.

Industry bodies are clamouring for a rate cut to boost growth, but RBI may keep key interest rates unchanged

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he Reserve Bank of India may maintain the status quo with regard to the key interest rate in its monetary policy review today in view of the need to curb inflation, which has remained stubbornly high. Incidentally, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and is believed to have discussed the macro-economic situation.

The RBI had increased the key repo rate three times since Rajan took over as Governor in September, but kept the policy rate unchanged at 8 % at the previous review on April 1 as inflation, especially of food items, hovered at over 8 %. Food inflation in April stood at 9.66 % and retail inflation at 8.59 %.

The bi-monthly policy review today is the first after Modi assumed office

on May 26.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in a Facebook posting, has stressed on reviving growth momentum and containing inflation. India's economic growth remained below the 5 % mark for the second year in a row at 4.7 % in 2013-14, although industry is hopeful of a rebound with a stable government headed by Modi. After meeting Jaitley last week, Rajan had said fighting price increases is a priority and the central bank has always maintained a balance between the need to check inflation and prop up growth.

The RBI is "expected to keep the interest rates unchanged" , says Senior Economist with Dun & Bradstreet India Arun Singh, adding "A credible fiscal consolidation plan, coupled with tangible measures to bring down inflation by the new government, might lead to an eas-

By A Business Reporter ontinued power outages in various parts of the country are adversely affecting the domestic industrial production, which may fall by 40% in JuneJuly, industry body Assocham has said. "Power cuts in the northern, southern and western regions have forced industrial units to curtail their industrial production by about 30% in April-May 2014, the loss of industrial production is likely to be at 35-40% in June-July, Assocham said on the basis of feedback received from its various constituents in these three regions.

During the April-May period, industrial units faced 20-25% power shortages. "As such, the regions were reeling under tremendous power shortage in April and May and the rains added to it as defects in the transmission system," said Assocham Secretary General, D S Rawat.

The feedback is based on the latest power situation in leading states that have concentration of industrial presence at substantial level. UP and AP are two states in which power cuts exceed 10-12 hours a day and face the worst energy crisis which will further deepen in the absence of corrective measures, and therefore industrial locations in these two states would have to curtail their industrial production to the extent of 45%. UP, which has a power requirement of over 8,282 MU, has availability of little over 7,358 MU with deficit ranging over 11.2%. The situation is no better in AP where the power deficit is approximately 12.1%.

The availability in the state is only 7,976 MU against the requirement of 9,070 MU

ing of monetary policy earlier than expected.� Similarly, Indian Overseas Bank Chairman and Managing Director M Narendra also believes that the RBI is likely to maintain status quo as inflation is still high and there is a threat of the monsoon being weak.

An emerging risk on the inflation front is the likelihood of a deficient monsoon, which could lead to a surge in food inflation and affect growth adversely. The India Meteorological Department has indicated a 60 % probability of the El Nino weather phenomenon this year along with a below-normal monsoon.

However, Industry bodies are clamouring for a rate cut to boost growth. Assocham said “the low level of wholesale inflation of items such as wheat, pulses, vegetables and oil seeds would give extra room to the RBI to be accommodative�.

Call For Tax Sops, GST In Budget To Revive Growth

Power Cuts Disrupting Industrial Production

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ndustry body Assocham has pitched for early roll out of GST, revival of SEZs, a stable tax regime, slashing of tax rates and tax incentives for creation of Indian brands to be introduced in the first Union budget under Narendra Modi-led government. The industry chamber shared its suggestions for reviving growth and boosting the manufacturing sector in a pre-budget consultation meeting with Revenue Secretary Rajiv Takru in New Delhi.

"The first Union budget by the new government should reflect its tax policy direction to stimulate economic growth, contain inflation and create conducive environment for investment especially in manufacturing and infrastructure which generates large-scale employment," Assocham said.

The industry chamber sought tax incentives to promote in-house R&D and create Indian brands. "It is vital that tax incentives for creation of Indian brands be introduced in the coming budget to promote national and corporate energies to create world-class Indian brands.

Such global brands can contribute increasingly to import substitution and value added exports," Assocham said. Among other things, it sought extension of tax benefits to telecom and power sectors, simplification of tax structure, bringing down personal and corporate income tax rates, slashing of excise duty and service tax rates to 10 per cent from 12 per cent and creation of a conducive tax regime for attracting investments.

Pointing out that indirect tax has always been an effective tool to drive economic and social growth, Assocham pressed for the indirect tax structure to be replaced with Goods and Services Tax (GST) to in-

Withdrawal of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), while restoring the SEZ policy to its present form is need of the hour, says Assocham. tegrate India into a single economy and provide a unified tax policy for the country. "It is now time to act and implement GST at the earliest," it said.

For revival of special economic zones (SEZs), the chamber suggested immediate withdrawal of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) while restoring the SEZ policy to its present form.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Firms Line Up Fund-Raising Plans Worth Rs 15,000 Cr

Encouraged by a bullish market, a large number of companies are lining up to raise funds through issuance of shares and other securities with at least five of them having announced plans in the past fortnight to garner over Rs 15,000 crore. These plans started taking shape soon after a decisive electoral mandate emerged on May 16. The new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi bolstered market sentiment, spurring fund-raising activities.

Surya Roshni To Enter Home Appliances Sector

Electrical products major Surya Roshni yesterday said it is entering the home appliances market and eyes Rs 100 crore revenue in two years. The company, an Indian multinational, is the largest Indian lighting company in the country.

Its fans come with proprietary 3D air-flow technology. Surya now plans to launch home appliances for the Indian market. On the anvil is a feature-rich, contemporary range of home appliances like Water Heaters, Dry Irons, Steam Irons and Mixer-Grinders.

CGSI’s Consumer Camp Gets Overwhelming Response

The Consumer Guidance Society’s Summer “Consumer Grievance Redressal Camp� was held last week in Mumbai. The event was a huge success as above 80 complaints were heard and addressed by professionals from banking, telecommunications, insurance, consumer durable manufacturers and service providers in predefined time slots.

Former RTI Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi visited the Camp and guided persons having grievances under the RTI Act. Consumers like, real estate buyers, club members, housing society members, users of consumer durable goods approached CGSI at the last minute with their grievances.

IDBI Bank To Finance Ficci's MSME Members

State-run IDBI Bank yesterday said it had entered into an agreement with Ficci, under which it would finance the industry lobby's small business members. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by IDBI Bank Deputy Managing Director B K Batra, Ficci Secretary General A Didar Singh, and its affiliated body FICCI-MSME yesterday, an IDBI Bank release said here yesterday. "Timely availability of credit at the right cost is a key expectation of industry. While most large corporates manage to get the attention of bankers, smaller companies, mostly have a disadvantage in sourcing credit at the right cost and the right time," Singh said.

Tata Power Commissions 25 MW Solar Farm In Maharashtra

Tata Power has commissioned its second solar power project of 25 MW capacity at Palaswadi in Maharashtra. It has developed a 25 MW solar photovoltaic power project, through its subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), the company said in a statement. The project with an overall cost of Rs 250 crore is being funded through debt and equity. TPREL had tied up the entire debt requirement through IDFC Ltd in February this year. It received the first loan disbursement on February 28, 2014.

The project was ready during last week of March but could not be connected to state grid due to non availability of shutdown in existing lines and substations, the statement said. — Business Desk with inputs from PTI

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I have asked for a report to be given to me on exact status of which files are still missing...I would like to go to the bottom of it and also asked them to draw up a plan for micro-filming of all documents going forward so that in future we don't have to face such a problem.

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Markets Flare, But...

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (June 3, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Monday (June 02, 2014) a net 132.55 points (1.83%) and closed at the 7362 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 7264 points level. It then declined by a few points and registered the day’s low at the 7239 points level at 9.17 a.m. The index then rose steadily throughout the session and registered the day’s high at the 7368 points level at 3.14 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session and moved in a range of 129 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 37 were gainers, while 13 stocks closed in the red. All the sectoral indices barring healthcare and FMCG closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in capital goods, PSU, banking and oil & gas stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 18.25%. This change is substantial but indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 1133 were gainers, 451 were losers and 25 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral zone.

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

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above –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.

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7043 points level. The next support is at the 6846 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 7384 points level. The next resistance is at the 7497 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 = 7324 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 7278.

Support (2) = 7194.

Resistance (1) = 7408.

Resistance (2) = 7453.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a long white body candle. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index has crossed above its 5 and 15 days moving averages in a single session. The index in now above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the averages are rising and also positively trended. All these indicate a positive bias.

However, the velocity parameters continue to display weakness. This is negative. Investors are advised to adopt a wait and watch policy until a clear signal is visible.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Has crossed above its 5-day average (at 7295) Positive.

Has crossed above its 15-day average (at 7254) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 7039) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 6264) Positive.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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

Government To Focus On Planned, Affordable Housing Committed to the goal of ‘Housing for all by 2022', but the task is challenging since the Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Ministry has only Rs. 35,000 crore to provide in the 12th Plan while the requirement is much larger

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he “Government will focus on planned housing with necessary facilities in the coming years since 50 % of the Indian population is expected to live in urban areas by the 2050. The task is challenging since the Ministry has only Rs. 35,000 crore to provide affordable housing and for slum development in the 12th Plan while the requirement is much larger, said M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) elaborating that the Government is committed to the goal of ‘Housing for all by 2022’.

The overall housing shortage is nearly 18.78 million as per estimates of 2012. Of this 95 % of the shortage is in EWS/LIG category. By 2020, 40 % of the population will be living in urban areas and by 2050, 50 % of the population will be living in urban areas.

It is for this reason that Public Private Partnership and CSR is required in this sector, he added. The Minister further elaborated that the corporates, PSUs, the local bodies, financial institutions like LIC, Banks etc. must take up the responsibility of providing affordable housing to their personnel. The Minister also explained that environmental clearances appear to be a bottleneck for housing projects which he will take up separately with the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

He was speaking to media after addressing a high level consultation meeting with the officers of Ministry of HUPA and Urban Development and other stake holder organisations like National Housing Bank, Indian Banker’s Association, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, CII, and representatives of CREDAI, in New Delhi today. The Minister pointed out that 2022 is the 75th year of India’s freedom when the dream of the urban poor for a housing with convergent services needs to be realised.

Several suggestions were given at the meeting by various stake holders to bring buoyancy to the housing sector like simplification of procedures, tax reforms, land reforms, administrative reforms, lending reforms as well as giving infrastructure status to the construction sector. One of the participants informed that Housing investment of nearly Rs. 5 lakh Crore is stuck due to want of various clearances.

Venkaiah Naidu said that all these issues will be taken up in the coming 100 days and concerns of all stake holders will be addressed. He also said that very soon a conference of the Housing and Urban Development Ministries of the States will be called to understand their issues and to find a speedy solution for the same. The Ministry of HUPA made a presentation which introduced the concept of Housing for All by 2022, Scope of the task, Estimation of resources required, Possible strategy, Proposed organisational structure and flagged the Issues for further discussion. The Urban Development Ministry also elaborated the Urban Infrastructure Plan for the coming years. Anita Agnihotri, Secretary, Ministry of HUPA emphasized that infrastructure status for the affordable housing sector may be taken up with the Ministry of Finance and a policy for rental housing may be laid out since there are over 10 % houses that are lying vacant because of rental policy issues.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Centrum calls a ‘Buy’ on NMDC CMP: Rs. 176

Target: Rs. 195

Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on Gulf Oil CMP: Rs. 166

Target: Rs. 200

Goldman Sachs calls a ‘Buy’ on Yes Bank CMP: Rs. 575

Target: Rs. 670

Overseas Investors Begin Registering As FPIs

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The FPI regulations, which has come into effect from June1, brings together all foreign investor classes

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ith a new regulatory regime for overseas investors coming into force, overseas entities including those affiliated to giants like Citibank and HSBC, have begun registering themselves as Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) for investing in Indian capital markets. The FPI regulations, which has come into effect from yesterday, brings together all foreign investor classes such as Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), their sub-accounts and Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs).Foreign Portfolio In-

vestors (FPIs) have been divided into three categories as per their risk profiles.

HSBC Securities, yesterday, became one of the first designated depository participant (DDP) in the country to register as FPI. Besides, Citibank and Deutsche Bank have also registered for the new regime.

Many other entities are expected to follow the suit in the coming weeks.

The FPI regulations are designed to open up Indian securities market to a broader range of potential investors.

Under the new norms, FPIs have been divided into three categories as per their risk

profile and the KYC (Know Your Client) requirements and other registration procedures would be much simpler for FPIs compared to current practices.

The Category I FPIs, which would be the lowest risk entities, would include foreign governments and government related foreign investors. Category II FPIs would include appropriately regulated broad based funds, appropriately regulated entities, broad-based funds whose investment manager is appropriately regulated, university funds,university related endowments, pen-

CORPORATE PERFORMANCE REPORT HMSI Sales Up 55 %

NMDC Net Profit Up 33%

Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today reported a 55 % growth in total sales at 3,55,726 units for May 2014. The company's total sales stood at 2,29,143 units in the corresponding month of the previous year. Motorcycle sales registered a rise of 76 % to 1,60,295 units in May 2014 from 91,280 units in the same month a year ago, HMSI said in a statement. The company also reported during the month an increase of 42 % in scooter sales at 1,95,431 units from 1,37,863 units in May 2013, it added.

Shares of state-owned miner NMDC has reported 33.9 per cent rise in standalone net profit to Rs 1,962.14 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, on the back of record production and sales.

The company's net profit in the corresponding quarter of FY13 was Rs 1,464.95 crore.

Total income from operations during the quarter was at Rs 3,884.49 crore, registering an increase of 21.2 per cent over Rs 3,204.25 crore in the year-ago period. For full FY2014, net profit increased to Rs 6,420 crore against Rs 6,342 in FY13. The turnover stood at Rs 12,058 crore in FY14 against Rs 10,704 crore in FY13.

Suzuki Motorcycle Sales Up 13 % Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIL) today reported a 13 % growth in total sales at 32,117 units for May 2014. The company's total sales stood at 28,455 units in the corresponding month of the previous year. Commenting on the sales numbers, SMIL Executive Vice President Atul Gupta said the company has received a good response from the market for all its products. "The growing customer satisfaction has led to positive word-of-mouth in the market. Building on the existing goodwill in the market, we expect that the four products launched at the Auto Expo – Gixxer, Let's, V Strom and Inazuma will also show good performance in the upcoming fiscal," he added.

SAIL Registers 11 % Growth In Sales State-run steel maker SAIL registered a growth rate of 11 % in sales at 1.06 million tonnes (MT) in May this year. The steel giant had registered sales at 0.96 MT in the same month last year. "Rise in exports was to the tune of 76 % on a y-o-y basis during the month. Production at SAIL plants kept pace with hot metal production of 1.26 MT achieved in May, registering a y-o-y growth of 4 %," SAIL said in a statement. Optimistic about the ensuing period in current financial year, SAIL Chairman C S Verma said, "We foresee the present thrust on infrastructure growth translate into higher demand of steel in the country. This certainly augurs very well for the industry, and SAIL is geared to meet this resurgent demand."

Shalimar Paints Q4 Loss At `10.29 Cr

Shalimar Paints has reported a consolidated loss of Rs 10.29 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2014. The company had consolidated net profit of Rs 37 lakh in the January-March quarter of the previous fiscal 2012-13. Its consolidated net sales also declined to Rs 142.29 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, from Rs 156.58 crore in the year-ago period, it said in a BSE filing.

For the financial year ended March 2014, it posted consolidated net loss of Rs 2.80 crore.

For 2011-12 fiscal, it had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 11.01 crore. Its net sales in 2013-14 declined to Rs 535.78 crore from Rs 560.18 crore in the earlier fiscal.

"2014 was a year of transition as the company changed its strategic direction towards consumer business. With the change in strategy, a number of corrections and initiatives were undertaken through the year to ready the company for accelerated growth in the coming years," said Shalimar Paints Managing Director and CEO Sameer Nagpal.

Tata Motors Sales Dip 24 %

Tata Motors has reported a 24 per cent decline in total vehicle sales to 37,525 units last month. It had sold 49,304 vehicles in May 2013. Domestic passenger as well as commercial vehicle sales declined by 24 per cent to 34,334 units in May, down from 45,430 units a year earlier. Sales of passenger vehicles in May 2014 stood at 9,230 units, down 17 Mafatlal Industries has declared a dividend per cent, from 11,134 vehicles sold in the of 30% for the year ended 31st March 2014. same month of last year. The company sold The Company has reported a total operating 6,932 units of Nano, Indica and Indigo cars income of Rs. 917.73 crore as compared to Rs. and 2,298 units of Sumo, Safari, Aria and Ven797.49 crore for the previous year. Profit after ture vehicles in May, the company said in a tax stood at Rs. 23.93 crore, and Earning per statement. In the commercial vehicles segshare (EPS) of Rs.17.20 on face value of shares ment, domestic sales declined by 27 per cent of Rs. 10 each. The paid up equity of the com- to 25,104 units from 34,296 units in May pany is Rs.13.91 crores. last year.

Mafatlal Ind Declares 30% Dividend

sion funds, etc. The Category III FPIs would include all others not eligible under the first two categories.

Meanwhile, athe Securities and Exchange Board of India, in a statement, yesterday said that Sebi-approved Desig-

nated Depository Participants (DDPs) have already commenced granting registration to FPIs under the new framework. "The migration of FPI regime has thus been effected in a smooth manner," the regulator said.

In order to ensure the seamless transition from FII regime to FPI, it was decided to commence the FPI regime with effect from June 1, so that requisites systems and procedures are in place before migration to the new FPI regime.

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Palaeontologist Rick Marshall takes Will and Holly into a new world of danger, dinosaurs and big bug-eyed lizard people while trying to find their way back home and, too, save the universe and in doing so saving his reputation. With the dinosaur with brains, brawn and personality and the adventure of scientific advancement and exotic beasts in a far away land, it all adds up to time traveling fun and frolics. Star M ovi es, 11.30 p.m .

EK MUTTHI AASMAN

SOAPS & SERIALS

In a turn of events, Raghav Singhania gets married to Kalpi.

Realizing what has happened, Kamla Bai rushes to the spot and tries to wash off the sindoor on Kalpi’s forehead to nullify their marriage. Zee T V, 7.30 p.m.

Raising consciousness amongst viewers towards environment, Animal Planet will celebrate Environment Month with a thematic month-long programming line-up, all though June, every night at 8PM. Travelling across the world, including India, the programmes will highlight the effects of climate on various habitats and help make the world a better place for humans and animals alike. An imal Planet, 8 p.m.

HOW IT’S MADE

Have you ever wondered how things are made? HOW IT’S MADE finds out how the everyday objects people use become the things they are. Di scover y Sci en ce, 8 p.m.

DIYA AUR BAATI HUM

Sandhya stops kavita from giving the speech. Family still unaware of kavitas truth. Kavita gets back at sandhya by using her family. Sandhya comes to know mohit used kavitas help to get his shop opened. Sandhya is upset that mohit used kavitas help.

She requests him to give back the favor but mohit refuses and even spills out the secret that bhabho used kavitas help for best cadet trophy. Star Plu s, 9 p.m.

EK HASINA THI

As the Thakurs and Goenkas are deciding upon the new chief architect of the project, Vice Chancellor Ganguly joins the meeting and suggests that Shaurya should be made the chief archi-

Ek Mutthi Aasman, Zee TV, 7.30 p.m.

tect as he is a deserving gold medalist architect. Shaurya is ecstatic when the Thakurs also seem to welcome him on board.

Durga remembers that Ganguly was among the many who were bribed by the Goenkas to turn against Payal. She remembers how Ganguly had tried to take advantage of Payal and decided to take him down soon. On Durga's instructions, a disguised Akash goes to Ganguly's house to fit spy cameras and here he bumps into Shaurya. Will Shaurya catch Akash red handed?

Star Pl us, 8 pm .

HOMELAND

Carrie tracks Abu Nazir through the abandoned factory where she had been a hostage, but he slips away. Star World, 9 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Joanna accuses her husband, Michael, of being attracted to his co-worker. Wanting to makeup before he goes on a business trip, she assumes she over-reacted. But when they are both away from each other for one night, Michael ends up testing his loyalty to Joanna and his attraction to Laura. And Joanna tests her honesty to Michael when her ex-boyfriend Alex suddenly appears in New York for the day. Zee Studio, 8.10 p.m.

RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION

Alice awakes at home with her daughter Becky and her husband. But soon she realizes that she is actually in an Umbrella Corporation's underground facility. Out of the blue, the computer security system shuts-down and Alice flees to the central control room of the facility. She meets Ada Wong, who works with Albert Wesker, and she learns that a five-man team has been sent by Wesker to rescue them. However, the Red Queen sends Jill Valentine and Rain to hunt them down. Pi x, 9 p.m.

HUM HO GAYE AAP KE

Rishi Oberoi is the only son in the Oberoi family, who are wealthy and own a palatial home. Rishi is a womanizer, and often drinks.

One day he comes across an attractive young lady, who he later comes to know as Chandni Gupta. Chandni is not impressed with Rishi's advances, and ignores him. Chandni is employed with an organization, and is in love with her co-worker, Mohan Sachdev.

When Mohan and Chandni plan to marry, they are met with opposition from Mohan's parents, and as a result Mohan marries someone else. Rishi comes to know about this and offers to console Chandni as a friend. It is now up to Chandni to decide if she would prefer a womanizer and a former admirer as a friend.

CVO, 9 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 House 3.00 Once Upon A Time 4.00 How I Met Your Mother 4.30 Two And A Half Men 5.00 Homeland 6.00 House 7.00 Koffee with Karan 8.00 How I Met You Mother 8.30 Two And A Half Men 9.00 Homeland 10.00 House 11.00 Once Upon A Time

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 3.00 The Good Wife 4.00 American Funniest Home Videos 5.00 Just for Laughs 6.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 7.00 Pretty Lives 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 The Good Wife 10.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

SONY TV

CID Crime Patrol Main Naa Bhoolungi Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Entertainmetn Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol

Vishwas Rao is raised by his mother, Savitri , who hopes that her son will grow up to be a brave Inspector. But Vishwas wants to become an actor. Dressed as a Police Inspector for a photo shoot, he meets social worker Kajal (Ileana D’Cruz) during a car chase. Kajal mistakes him as an inspector and thanks him for helping her catch the goons, while Vishwas plays along. He is mistakenly published in the newspaper as an Inspector, which Savitri sees. She arrives in Mumbai to see her dream come true, and circumstances lead Vishwas to carry on his lie not only to Kajal, but also to his mother. Zee Cin em a, 9 p.m .

Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing credited to Claudio "The Wolf" Perrini. Frustrated with the official investigation and haunted by the thought that the man responsible for murdering his family might never be brought to justice, Brewer takes matters into his own hands and tracks his quarry ultimately to Colombia. HBO, 11.30 p.m.

STAR PLUS

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

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

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

P.M. 12.30 4.00 8.00 8.30 9.00

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LIFE OK

P.M. 2.15 Bandhan: Salman Khan 5.05 Ghayal: Sunny Deol 8.00 Main Insaaf Karoonga 10.45 Phir Ek Most Wanted

6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Fu Bai Fu 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Juluni Yeti Reshmigathi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner 2.30 Steve Irwin’s Wild Warrior

4.30 Extreme Trains 5.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunter 6.30 Pawn Stars 7.00 Extreme Collectors 7.30 Saving the Western Ghats 8.00 Men Who Changed the World 9.00 Heavy Haulers 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Extreme Collectors 11.00 Ancient Aliens

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Street Genius 3.30 The Numbers Game 4.00 Inside IPL 5.00 Sunset Bollywood 6.00 The Numbers Game 6.30 Brain Games 7.00 Do Or Die 8.00 Brain Games

ZEE TV

Last Night, Zee Studio, 8.10 p.m.

THE TRAIN

Vishal Dixit, a regular middle class man, is settled in Bangkok with his wife, Anjali their 5 year old daughter, Nikki. Anjali and Vishal are trying to hold on to their deteriorating marriage which is already under tremendous pressure. One ordinary day, on his way to work, Vishal meets Roma beautiful, captivating woman.

The attraction between them is instantaneous. As Vishal gets to know her better, he realizes that she too is a loner, trapped in a loveless marriage. The attraction between them reaches a peak and at a point they decide to give in to an adulterous affair. As Anjali starts getting suspicious of Vishal's erratic behavior, his romance with Roma deepens. He is torn between the two loves of his life. B4U, 9 p.m.

KOI MIL GAYA

An Indian scientist creates a computer that can communicate with aliens from outer space, but is killed in an auto accident before he can reveal his work to the public. His pregnant wife survives the wreck but her son Rohit, when born, proves to be mentally retarded. Rekha (born October 10, 1954) is a wellknown Bollywood actress. ... Although grown-up, the mentally weak Rohit is still studying in the seventh grade and his buddies are a bunch of young kids. He befriends the town Mayor's daughter Nisha, One day, Rohit and Nisha find Rohit's father's computer in his shed and follow the instructions provided. Soon an alien spaceship visits their town. When the police inspect the footprints, they discover that one of the aliens has been left behind. Rohit and Nisha find the alien, name him Jadoo, and watch as their lives slide into virtual chaos. M ax, 9 p.m .

P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 2.30 Doli Armaano Ki 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 5.00 Jodha Akbar 5.30 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 6.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek

Bade Achhe Lagte Hai, Sony TV, 10.30 p.m. FIR, Sub TV, 10.30 p.m.

3.00 Wildwives of 10.00 Do or Die COLORS Savannah Lane 10.30 Inside IPL 4.00 Most Extreme 11.30 Do or Die P.M. 5.00 Great Animal Escapes 2.00 Sasural Simar Ka STAR SPORTS1 6.00 AP Safari 2.30 Rangrasiya 7.00 Natural Born Hunters P.M. 3.00 Aamna Saamna 8.00 Wild Asia 2.00 Siwtch Hit 4.00 Khatron Ke Khiladi 9.00 The Wild Life of Tim 2.30 The Football Review 5.30 Rangrasiya Faulkner 3.00 Royal London One Day 6.00 Balika Vadhu 9.30 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Series 14 h/ls 4th ODI 6.30 Beintehaa Warrior 3.30 Close Encounters 7.00 Uttaran 10.00 Most Extreme 4.30 Playlist 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 11.00 Be The Creature 5.00 Jai Ho 8.00 Balika Vadhu 5.30 Close Encounters 8.30 Madhubala DISCOVERY 6.00 Royal London One Day 9.00 Beintehaa P.M. Series 14 h/ls 4th ODI 9.30 Rangrasiya 2.00 Indian Ocean with Eng vs SL 10.00 Uttaran Simon Reevge 7.00 Star Power 10.30 Bani – Ishq da Kalma 3.00 Man vs Wild 7.30 Switch Hit 11.00 Balika Vadhu 4.00 Man Woman Wild 8.00 Best of Wimbledon SAB TV 5.00 Survive That Lawn Tennis C’ships 6.00 Destroyed In Seconds highlights P.M. 6.30 Swamp Brothers 9.00 Best of the C’ships 2.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 7.00 Head Games Wimbledon 2.30 FIR 8.00 Man vs Wild highlights 3.00 Pritam 9.00 Factory Made 10.00 Close Encounters 3.30 Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyar 9.30 Magic of Science 10.30 BPL Heroes 4.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 10.00 Swamp Wars 11.00 Star Power 7.30 Pritam Pyare Aur Who 11.00 Body Bizarre 8.00 Baal Veer STAR SPORTS4 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka SCIENCE P.M. 9.00 Chidiya Ghar P.M. 2.00 The Football Review 9.30 Jeanie Aur Juju 2.00 Secrets of the Earth 2.30 Rise as One 10.00 Lapataganj-Ek Baar 3.00 How It’s Made 3.00 Road to Brazil Phir 4.00 Prophets of Science 3.30 National Icons 10.30 F I R Fiction 4.00 Best of the C’ships 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 5.00 Ultimate Weapons Wimbledon ZEE MARATHI 6.00 The Gadget Show highlights 7.00 Wonders of the 5.00 Best of the C’ships P.M. Universe Wimbledon final 2011 2.00 Jai Malhar 8.00 How It’s Made 6.00 Premier League 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari 9.00 Mega Moves highlights Goshta 10.00 Alien Mysteries 7.00 Road to Brazil 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya 11.00 Food Detectives 7.30 National Icons Gharachi 8.00 Rise as One: Match 3.30 Juluni Yeti HISTORY for Peace Reshimgathi 8.30 Premier League P.M. 4.00 Fu Bai Fu highlights 2.00 Food Tech 5.00 Jai Malhar 9.00 Wimbledon Official 3.00 Ancient Aliens 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Film 2006 4.00 Counting Cars Gharachi 10.00 Road to Brazil 10.30 National Icons 11.00 US Open C’ship official Film 2006

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.30 6.45 6.55 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

News in Marathi Apradh Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Bheti Laig Jiva Sansar Maza Wegala News in Marathi Nati Goti Krishi Darshan News in Marathi Vidhi Mandal Samalochan Patla Tar Ghya Mazi Maye Saraswatichandra Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar Pavitra Bandhan Hum

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 12.00 2.30 4.30 6.30 9.00 11.30 A.M. 7.00 9.30 P.M. 12.10 2.15 4.20 6.35 9.00 11.30 A.M. 8.55 11.05 P.M. 12.40 2.50 4.35 6.20 8.10 10.00

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TEN CRICKET

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 Business Wrap Metro Scan Samachar

Prem Geet, DDI, 11 p.m.

8.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

News Night Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 1.00 NZ Tour of SA 12/13 2nd ODI 3.00 Pak Tour of WI 13 h/ls 5.00 Great Centuries : Sachin T 5.30 Cricket Classics: Final Pak vs Zim 6.30 SA Tour of SL 13 highlights 8.30 Cricket Classics: Ind vs SL Oct 9.00 Micromax Cup highlights 11.00 SA Tour of SL 13 highlights

P.M. 1.35 4.10 6.10 9.00 10.56 A.M. 7.45 10.15

STARMOVIES

Die Hard The Master Bad Teacher The Lost World: Jurassic Park Die Hard 2: Die Harder Land of the Lost Die Hard Land of the Lost

HBO

Jack the Giant Slayer Parker The Golden Compass What Women Want Shooter Collateral Damage What Women Want The Golden Compass

ZEE STUDIO

Eye of the Beholder The Haunted Mansion SAW VII Hannah Montana: The Movie Last Night John Carter

PIX

The World Is Not Enough The Pink Panther 2 Shutter Island Resident Evil: Retribution Paranormal Activity 2

POGO

P.M. 1.00 Chhota Bheem : Master of Shaolin 2.30 Chhota Bheem: Dus Pe Dus 4.00 Dholak;pur Ka Bodyguard 5.30 Chhota Bheem On World Tour 7.00 Chhota Bheem Dholakpur Ka Hero Special 8.30 Dhoomdhadaka Bheem Phataka Special 10.00 Mr Bean 11.00 MAD A.M. 8.00 Thomas and Friends 8.30 Lonney Tunes Show

Collateral Damage, HBO, 11.30 p.m.

Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega Koi Mil Gaya: Hrithik Roshan Fanna Murder 3

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MAX

P.M. 2.00 Shahazada: Sarath Kumar 5.30 Kudrat: Rajesh Khanna 9.00 Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke: Fardeen Khan A.M. 9.30 Lakshmi: Raj Babbar

P.M 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 A.M. 7.30

Shortcut Henry Roll No 21 Tom and Jerry Show Oggy I Love India!

Matt Haatter Chronicles Ben 10 Omniverse Oggy and the Cockroaches Cockroach of the Year Roll No 21 Ben 10 Alien Force Johnny Test Courage the Cowardly Dog

STAR GOLD

P.M 2.35 Teri Meherbanian: Jackie Shroff 5.40 Vaishnavi: Pradeep Rawat 8.30 Phata Poster Nikla Hero: Shahid Kapoor A.M. 11.20 Do Ankhen Barah Haath: Govinda

P.M. 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 A.M. 9.00

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 12.00 1.30 2.00 3.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Rocky 2 The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey

P.M. 12.00 Dadagiri 2.05 Jo Jeeta Wohi Baazigar 5.15 Baap Numberi Beta Dus Numberi 8.00 Dushmano Ka Dushman 10.35 Golimaar A.M. 9.15 Kohram 11.55 Dhol P.M. 1.00 5.30 9.00 A.M. 7.00 10.30

Jadhav 9.30 Aaitya Gharat Gharoba: Sachin, Supriya

FILMY

Sherdil Ram Aur Shyam Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Hanuman Dil Ne Jise Apna Khaa

B4U

Jurmana: Mithun C Shiva Shakti: Govinda Deva Ek Rakshak: Shri Hari The Train: Imran Hashmi Prem Pratigyaa: Mithun, Madhuri D

ZEE TALKIES

P.M 2.00 Balache Baap Brahmchari: Laxmikant Berde 4.30 Yedyachi Jatra: Bharat Jadhav 7.00 One Room Kitchen: Bharat

Resident Evil: Retribution, Pix, 9 p.m.

9.00 Mr Bean 10.00 Chhota Bheem: Dus Pe Dus P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 A.M. 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Have A Laugh Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Vicky and Vetaal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Slokk DJ Quack Pack Gravity Falls Phineas and Ferb New Doraemon Phineas and Ferb

DISNEY XD

P.M. 1.30 Kiteretsu 5.30 Iron Man: Armored Adventures 6.30 American Dragon: Jake Long 7.00 Phineas and Ferb 8.00 Ultimate Spider Man 9.00 Hulk & the Agents of SMASH 9.30 Big Bad Beetleborgs 10.00 Telebrands A.M. 8.00 Space Goofs 8.30 Rekkit Rabbit 9.00 Space Goofs 9.30 American Dragon Jake Long 10.00 Super Robot

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hivaji Park Nagarik Sangh holds at least one programme every month at its hall which provides an ideal setting for a 'baithak' or a music concert.

A 'baithak' is a gathering in an intimate situation. The distance between the artist and the audience which exists in an auditorium is absent here and there is a live contact between each member of

the audience and the performer which makes the performance more livelier than the one in an auditorium in which the light is only on the performer.

Deepa Avadhanam began the concert with her vocal recital. There are very few Tamilians who are into Hindustani music. Names of such stalwarts include M S Gopalkrishnan, N Rajam or Kala Ramnath. Avadhanam too was originally trained into Carnatic music by Sulochana Nagarajan for well over 7 years, “While studying management at an institute in Jamshedpur, I was exposed to Hindustani music through 'SPICMACAY' I recall having

teacher and singer from the Agra gharana also teaches her. "I can call my music a combination of the Jaipur and Agra gharana.," said Avadhanam.

The raga 'Puriya Dhanashri' which is one of the most beautiful sunset time ragas. There is a sense of longing and wistfulness in this melody which she tried to project. One wished she should have been more confident. She also sang 'Sur Sangat' a very famous composition in the raga 'Tilak Kamod' that she had learned from the elder musician Sushilarani Patel. She was accompanied on the tabla by Milind Joshi and on the harmonium by Atul Phadke.

Nihar Kabinittal, the young bansuri player shuns the pyrotechnics which dominates the modern day bansuri playing. " I revere Pannalal Ghosh who invented this instrument and his style which is placid and totally khyal oriented. Therefore, I stick to his style taught to me by Nityanand Haldipur.," said Kabinittal.

A winner of the 'Surmani' title, the 30-year-old, initially learned vocal music from his Prakash Sangeet , a very sen- mother Vidya and bansuri ior and competent radio playing from his father Vijay. broadcaster . Later on she Kabinittal attaches great imwas under the tutelage of portance to the purity and to Meera Savur, a senior expo- the dignity of ragas which he nent of the Agra gharana believes can be maintained from Bangalore and Madras. only when the bansuri is Padma Talwalkar who is one played in the vocal khyal of the leading vocalists is also music style." Fortunately, I her teacher . Sudheendra have been taught that way by Bhaumik , another repected Haldipur," said Kabinittal.

A PLEASANT

‘BAITHAK’

attended a performance by the leading classical singer Parveen Sultana. Later on, I heard other reputed singers Gangubai Hangal, Kishori Amonkar as well as musicians like Hariprasad Chaurasia. I was thus drawn to the Hindustani stream of music," said Avadhanam.

She first trained under

IN BRIEF Sachin sings for ‘Pahili Bhet’

Sachin Pilgaonkar recently recorded a song for Dilip Gangwani’s ‘Pahili Bhet’ under the baton of Sanjayraj Gowrinandan with lyrics

by Rajesh Bamgude. The film directed by Sunil Parab and Anil Shimpi stars Manasi Naik, Arun Nalawde, Savita Prabhune, and debutant Dilip Kumar in stellar roles.

Bellary's first Marathi production

‘Bheja Fry’ fame writer-director Sagar Bellary is now entering into Marathi film industry under his own banner ‘Flower Film Family’ with ‘Bhatukali’. The film’s first look was launched in the presence of all the cast and crew in Mumbai. The film stars Ajinkya Deo, Shilpa Tulaskar, Smita Talvalkar, Sunil Barve, Shashank Shende and Kiran Karmarkar. ‘Bhatukali’ is a popular game of children in Maharashtra in which children assume the role of elders in the house. The film also marks the directorial debut of Sagar’s longtime associate Rohit Joshi. The music has been composed by Jasraj, Saurabh and Hrishikesh.

Patil shoots for ‘Rakhandar’

Veteran producer director Mrunalini Dayal Patil has begun shooting for her ambitious venture ‘Rakhandaar’ which is about faith and trust in Gods.

The film stars Ajinkya Dev, Jitendra Joshi, Anuja Sathe and Ravindra Mahajani.

Kamath composes for ‘Journey Premachi’

Music director Nikhil Kamath has recorded five songs for 'Journey Premachi' recently in the voices of Javed Ali, Puran Shiva, Annie Chatterji, Pallavi Joshi and Nikhil Kamath himself.

Penned by Aashay Parab, they will be picturised in the current shooting stint. The film is being produced by Adil Rashid Baloch and directed by Amol Bhave. The cast includes Abhishek Sethiya, Kashmira Kulkarni, Madhav Deochakke, Atul Abhyankar, etc.

Dhondutai leaves behind a legacy

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

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hondutai Kulkarni, the doyenne of the Jaipur Attrauli gayaki, who passed away at the ripe age of 87 on Sunday, was a highly respected singer of the earlier generation. We have heard innumerable concerts by her in this city and thoroughly enjoyed her rendition of rare ragas like 'Mirabai Ki Malhar', 'Phulashri' and 'Lalita Gauri'. Her last concert appearance was at the Parle Tilak Mandir two years ago when she took the initiative and paid a musical tribute to her mentor Late Azizuddin Khan.

Dhondutai, as always, gave a spirited performance on the occasion. Her fast tonal passages, crystal clear and full of energy, belied her advancing age.

We also remember her 'Sindhura' at the evening programme organised by the Indian Music Group of St. Xavier's College. The upper octave oriented raga could pose a challenge to the vocal chords of any ordinary singer. Not for Dhondutai! She could traverse the territory of the raga with authority and elicited appreciation of the audience.

Dhondutai always considered herself fortunate because she was trained by the great Kesarbai Kerkar whose music in now a part of the spacecraft which was launched by the scientists in the United States which contained superb specimens of human creativity. Kesarbai, when in the prime of her career which lasted from 1935 to 1965, refused to be bogged down to teaching.

However, she accepted Dhondutai as a student and her valuable guidance was of enormous help to Dhondutai. Her mastery of rare and compound ragas stemmed from her talim with Bhurji Khan, Laxmibai Jadhav and Azizuddin Khan. Her musical legacy has been passed on to her students.

The divine blue in dance

By Vijay Shanker

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n order to ascertain the significance of the blue lotus and the blue colour in classical dance, a unique programme of Bharata Natyam was organised by Fine Arts Society in Chembur it was accomplished by exponent Dr Suman Badami and her students performed with involvement and precision.

It is not only the lotus that is blue but it is also believed that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu were also blue in colour, hence varied items were performed dedicated to these Lords. After the invocation of goddess Saraswati, the

Natyam. Lord Shiva, in order to stop the poison spreading everywhere drank the poison and becomes "Nilakanta, dramatically performed by the students. .

Andal was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and also the writer of "Tirrupavai" and a saint who was known for bridal mysticism. Besides the depiction of Lord Madurai Sri Chokkanatha, the power of the goddess was portrayed in the number Durga that incorporated the benovolent and virile aspect of the goddess.

Besides the folkish Kavadi, Ananda Nartana Ganapati perity too. Alarippu intro- the programme concluded was portrayed as the Lord of duced the varied movements with the cosmic dance of the slayer of evil and for pros- in the technique of Bharata Lord Nataraja.

Kishor Kadam’s vigilante act

By Sandeep Hattangadi

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ilms on farmer suicides and problems faced by them have come and gone but director Vijay Pohankar’s ‘Bhakar’ is one such film which highlights the problems of the farmers in Vidarbha and how sometimes a heavy rainfall and a lean rainfall harm their crops, pushing them into a debt trap, making

their lives miserable due to the middlemen traders who fleece the farmers. Kishor Kadam, who portrays the central character of ‘Bhau’ in the film, trying to fight for farmers' rights against those in the corridors of power, says, “I accepted this film because director producer Vijay Pohankar is a farmer and a lawyer himself and knows the problems of the farmers first

hand and how the government's package for the farmers doesn’t reach them, landing in the wrong hands.

The director has portrayed a futuristic picture when if the farmer decides not to grow produce and take up some other occupation, how can we get food on our plates?

That is the pertinent question raised by him and that’s why I agreed to do this role.”

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 768

ENIGMA CODE 768

ACROSS: 6 Not over till she sings? (3,4) 7 Bolt from school, avoiding head (5) 9 Fast, send the cap back for one of the characters ! (4) 10 Even Athens can be divine! (6-4) 11 Fruit spillage around a can, the same being precious metal (8) 13 Considered how wine could be spiced (6) 15 Chanel No 5 in brown? (4) 17 German boy shown round US chopper (5) 18 After a minute, request cloak (4) 19 Annoy, showing where to dive from pier? (6) 20 Ends core promises by the backer (8) 23 Worry about grand ham turning up in cafe treat (6,4) 26 Split about four on the inside (4) 27 It's attributable to an act of duplicity coming to nothing (3,2) 28 The arms of the Commons ? (7) DOWN: 1 He's unlikely to be found abroad (4,2,4) 2 Asian way to cut a man's head off (6) 3 She confuses Mary (4) 4 He has job to keep afloat (8) 5 Crudely inquire, say, about boxes or boats (4) 6 Morally weak, perhaps, giving Father trouble (5) 8 Not so hot to come first over the rest, perhaps (7) 12 Creates a stir by being sociable (5) 14 They illustrate the sources of light (10) 16 Not on top, harassed and rather brusque (7) 17 A second copy of "Incitement To

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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: Balanced or collected

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O O

O SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE INFANT, TENANT, INTENT, ATTAIN, FATTEN, NEATEN, FINITE

O O

MATH PYRAMID 768 Riot" (8) 21 Blended with care, gosh it is lovely and smooth! (6) 22 Digs, but out of depth - pixies

appear (5) 24 In no truer words it can be said she cried ! (4) 25 Mad Mary, amongst the troops! (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Droops, 4 Pay off, 8 Evolves, 9 Flatlet, 11 Incivility, 12 Rags, 13 Breve, 14 War-lords, 16 Falsetto, 18 Gabby, 20 Okra, 21 Santa Maria, 23 Best man, 24 Dog-ends, 25 Dinkum, 26 Wessex.

DOWN: 1 Devon, 2 Owl-like, 3 President, 5 Allay, 6 Ontario, 7 Feel giddy, 10 Viewpoint, 13 Black-head, 15 Rigmarole, 17 Spartan, 19 Beavers, 21 Snafu, 22 Index.

QUICK CROSS 768

ACROSS: 1. Appropriate 4. Missing in Action, in short 5. Irritated states 7. ___ up, exhaust 8. Weight allowances 10. _ __ glance (2,1) 11. Acquire

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. Grenoble girlfriends 2. Bull or viper 3. Profs' helpers: abbr.

5. Diamond city of India 6. Natl. Stock Exchg.

8. __ along : follow 9. ___ alive, overwhelmed

HIDATO 768

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 768

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : : :

Cancer Skandh Sashti Ashlesha Ahoratri Karaka [Cancer] H. D. Peridot Green 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Things will begin to fall into place and the backlog of work will be cleared making it easier for you to look at new prospects of work. Delays and hardships at work will be overcome and you will now make rapid progress. A senior or an important business associate will meet you to discuss a new project. Creative artists, especially those who are in communication media, writers, sculptors, and crafts people will be in the limelight for their work.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be pleasantly plump, elegant, attractive eyes, healthy and long-lived. Will be always helpful, responsible, caring, emotional, and sensitive.

Moody nature could be misunderstood and considered to be arrogant or proud. Extremely, well organized, artistic and creative. Success and happiness is indicated.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may get a few offers, which can help career goals. It can lead to major changes in your life. Weigh the pros and cons carefully before taking a final decision as it may mean a change of routine affecting family life. There will be regular travel which keeps you on the move.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You will feel happy and satisfied as some of the problems which were causing you worry get sorted out much more easily than expected.

Pending Legal problems will now be speeded up. An assignment of some importance will be completed in time. You may have to undertake a discussion for negotiating a delicate issue for a youngster.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A favorable opportunity in the form of a job or business proposal is likely. At work you will accomplish a difficult task. This will win you the appreciation of your employer or senior and improve your image in your organization. You can look forward to financial benefits soon. Home and family life is peaceful and happy.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Be assertive in your approach to work or in business negotiations.

You will earn the respect and support of those you meet. Financial backing and co-operation of others will help you to implement your new plans and schemes. If seeking favor through government or state agencies, you are sure to receive positive response. A dinner meeting with your sweetheart will be memorable.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Some expected money would be received which will come as a pleasant surprise. An interview, test or application made today will have a favorable response. Applications for visas will also get a favorable result. After a tension packed day you can look forward to relaxing in the evening.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Attend to routine affairs.

Get ahead with jobs that you have been putting off, as you may not have time for them later when the tempo of work will increase. You will also have to keep a check on your expense. You are vulnerable today. Someone may try to take advantage of that.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): New developments around you will make you optimistic and enthusiastic about your future and career growth. You will be working with great determination and sincerity, which will win you the support of others. Those traveling for work will have a successful journey. News from distant places is good.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will be in your element now. With a little extra cash in your pocket, you will be much more optimistic about the future. Happiness and joy in all you do is assured. Family affairs run smoothly. Others will be very co-operative and even help you financially. Health wise, you will be full of vitality.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You get praise for your honesty and integrity.

Blocked funds are cleared and have liquidity again. Expenses on transport are high but cannot be avoided right now as things are beginning to look favorable again on the work front. Your health improves. The single will come across and interesting person from a different background but you may have lot in common otherwise.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will be able to successfully conclude a project that has been keeping you busy.

Written reports and submitted projects will also get a favorable response. You may decide to go home early perhaps to help sort out a problem that has been upsetting your mate or family. You will enjoy good health and a feeling of security.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Refrain from criticizing what others do to avoid dangerous flare up of tempers. Don't feel sorry if things go wrong. Keep opinions to yourself and avoid discussing them with anyone. This is an adverse day for risky undertakings. At home too .you will have to be careful.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will have to display utmost patience in all that you do today. You are tempted with several ideas which promise immediate benefits, but these could be misleading.

Avoid speculation for a certain loss is foreseen. Instead catch up with the regular stuff that needs to be done.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4985 ACROSS: 3 Appoint by ballot (5) 8 Singer Crystal (5) 10 A sixth (5) 11 Sprite (3) 12 He who pays the ____, calls the tune? (5) 13 Maneuvers, controls or directs (7) 15 Fix firmly in surrounding mass (5) 18 Blunder, make a mistake (3) 19 ___ power : take over the Government, in a way? (6) 21 Guard's van (7) 22 Filthy lucre (4) 23 Bungle (4) 24 One thousand binary digits (7) 26 Camera accessories (6) 29 Plunder, steal or pilfer (3) 31 Help in mounting (3-2) 32 Accumulating, creating a nest-egg or a stockpile? (7) 34 Intestinal obstruction (5) 35 Tenth month, in short (3) 36 Ski run (5) 37 Ask about, to question (5) 38 Burst forth violently with steam, lava, etc (5) DOWN: 1 People put their money in these (5) 2 Blank leaf in the front of a book (7) 4 Film director Bunuel (4) 5 As different as chalk and ____? (6) 6 ___ and conditions : points discussed in a contract, perhaps? (5) 7 Group of wives of an eastern ruler, maybe (5) 9 A shrill bark (3) 12 Heartburn (7) 14 Any of the heavenly bodies, as the sun or moon (3) 16 Constructed (5) 17 A horse race for 3-year-olds; a stiff hat with narrow brim (5)

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SUDOKU 2171 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: U equals G

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

19 Arranges in types, classifies (7) 20 A magic charm (5) 21 ___ to : adhered closely to? (5) 23 Thready (7) 24 German astronomer (6) 25 A derogatory remark? (3)

27 Spooky, macabre (5) 28 A connected series of rooms (5) 30 ___ only : one-way street sign (5) 32 An oil reservoir (4) 33 Skate on thin ___ : behave rashly, in a way? (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Piques, 7 Airplane, 8 Twilit, 10 ASCII, 13 Baez, 14 Suer, 15 Mole, 16 Ain, 17 Abba, 19 Knur, 21 Square leg, 23 Skis, 24 Diya, 26 Jay, 27 Teed, 29 Tata, 32 Pend, 33 Copal, 34 Indira, 35 Threnody, 36 Estate.

DOWN : 1 Taras, 2 Grace, 3 MLII, 4 Petal, 5 Quiz, 6 Elixir, 9 Weekly, 11 Sud, 12 Iraqi, 13 Boarded, 15 MBA, 16 Aug, 18 Buster, 20 Neato, 21 Sky, 22 Eid, 23 Saints, 25 Eta, 28 Enate, 30 Apron, 31 Allyl, 32 Pita, 33 Clef.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1990 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Z F R

X H Y C Z

H L

T R Y C U

Y E

Z H

T R

R C H Q U F T R E Z

H L

W C

W C V

H X Z Y D Y E Z ,

L H H S Y E F

Z H

Y E

S Y J Y C U

T R S Y R J R

K R Z

Z H

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart, don't know how to laugh either

Afternoon WORD MINE

L I G

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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: 13 average; 15 good; 17 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: appal, APPRAISAL, lisp, pail, pair, papa, papal, rasp, slap, slip, spar, spiral.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

NADAL WINS AGAIN TO REACH

FRENCH OPENP QUARTERS

SPORTS

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ARIS: For the first time in his career, Rafael Nadal will make a fifth straight appearance in the French Open quarterfinals.

Nadal won a record 32nd straight match at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 to improve on his own record by one.

The Spaniard is an eight-time French Open champion with a 63-1 record on the red clay in Paris. His only loss came in the fourth round in 2009, when he was a four-time defending champion for the first time.

Nadal will next face fifth-seeded David Ferrer, the man he beat in last year’s French Open final. Ferrer defeated 19th-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1.

In April, Ferrer beat Nadal on clay

Shame old story, India crash to second straight loss through late goal T

HE HAGUE (Netherlands): India crashed to their second defeat in the men’s hockey World Cup by conceding a late goal yet again to go down 1-2 against England at the Kyocera Stadium here today.

England prevailed through a 69th-minute penalty corner rebound conversion by Simon Mantell. India had an equal run of play against England, and even saw a penalty stroke being cancelled, paving the way for England’s victory. Ashley Jackson’s penalty corner shot was blocked by goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh, but Mantell capitalised on the rebound by sending a diagonal reverse shot into the net to leave the Indian players crestfallen.

India had lost their opening game against Belgium 2-3 after conceding a goal with seconds left to the final hooter.

It feels surreal: Uthappa

Yogeshwar, Sushil shine in Int’l tourney in Italy

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EW DELHI: The celebrated Indian wrestling duo of Yogeshwar Dutt and Sushil Kumar sparkled on debut in new weight categories by winning a gold and silver medal respectively in the International Competition in Sassari city, Italy.

London Olympics bronzemedallist Yogeshwar won the gold medal in the 65kg category while two-time Olympic medallist Sushil won the silver in the 74kg division.

This was a strong performance by the Olympic Gold Quest-backed wrestlers in their first competitive tournament post the 2012 London Olympics.

With just over 50 days left for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the performance of both the wrestlers will be a huge boost to their confidence after a sabbatical to recuperate from injuries post the London Olympics. At the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sushil will fight in the 74kg category whereas Yogeshwar will compete in the 65kg.

Sushil had won a bronze medal at Beijing 2008 and a silver medal at London 2012 in the 66kg category while Yogeshwar had won a bronze medal at London 2012 in the 60kg division. OGQ had sent Sushil’s personal trainer to Italy along with him for the tournament.

in the quarterfinalsin Monte Carlo.

“Always when you have a loss in the last confrontation, that can (have an) effect. Or not. I don’t know,” Nadal said.

Also Monday, Andy Murray was on court a day after he completed a five-set win over Philipp Kohlschreiber. He was playing Fernando Verdasco of Spain.

In the women’s tournament, fourth-seeded Simona Halep of Romania beat Sloane Stephens of the United States 6-4, 6-3, and 10thseeded Sara Errani of Italy defeated sixth-seeded Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 7-6 (5), 6-2.

Earlier, Andrea Petkovic overcame an inconsistent serve and unseeded Kiki Bertens to reach the quarterfinals with a 1-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory.

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Robin Uthappa hugs KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir who holds aloft the IPL trophy.

ANGALORE: He defied the law of averages with 10 consecutive 40-plus scores to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to their second IPL title and batsman Robin Uthappa says the feeling for him is surreal right now given that the team was not exactly a favourite to lift the trophy.

Uthappa’s form played a crucial role as KKR lifted themselves from nearly the bottom of the points table to make the final where they defeated the season’s most consistent team — Kings XI Punjab — last night.

With his 660 runs at an average of 44 and a strike-rate of 137.78, Uthappa went past the more talked about Glenn Maxwell and Dwayne Smith to end up with the Orange Cap. “This is absolutely stunning!

The whole feeling is just so surreal.

For me, personally, this is the fourth cup in a year and so, wow! It doesn’t get better than this, does it? This has been such an amazing ride,” Uthappa told the IPL’s official website.

“We didn’t start off well, but there

was always the belief that we can get our campaign back on track if we just take it one game at a time, and that is exactly what we did.

Even in the final, we knew that on this ground we can chase down any score. We only had to keep up with the run-rate and keep ourselves in the game. Literally, everybody chipped in,” he said.

Uthappa said winning the IPL was one of targets he had set for himself this year. “I have set some goals for myself — a to-do list. But this year has been something else.

The Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Irani Trophy and now the IPL, all in one year! I never thought I’ll be able to do that. It’s amazing. This is a tick in another box,” he said.

Talking about his magnificent contribution to the team’s cause, Uthappa said it was good to play a crucial role. “I was very keen on making a meaningful contribution to the team’s cause and I am really happy to be able to do that, and many times, also carrying the team through from difficult situations.”

Gambhir is best among IPL captains: Akram B

ANGALORE: Attributing Kolkata Knight Riders’ second Indian Premier League title triumph to Gautam Gambhir’s leadership skills, the team’s bowling coach Wasim Akram said he is the best among all the IPL captains this season.

“It means a lot to the team when the skipper is performing well. It adds to the security and the self belief. He has led his troops very well.

I believe he was the best captain in this IPL,” Akram told the IPL’s official website.

Kings XI Punjab rode on an unbeaten 115 from Wriddhiman Saha to post 199 for 4 in 20 overs but Gambhir was never unnerved and backed his bowlers. Akram was all

praise for his captain’s positivity. “...From the 11th to the 15th over of the KXIP innings, instead of looking for dot balls — which most captains do during that phase of the innings — he encouraged his bowlers to bowl for wickets. That aggressive mindset and the belief he puts in his players makes him the best captain in the tournament,” the Sultan of Swing added.

KKR became only the second IPL team after Chennai Super Kings to win the tournament twice and Akram credits excellent teamwork for the outcome. “Our job is to keep things simple. We talk to the point and don’t have long meetings. We just try to keep them relaxed and

lend any assistance they need. That is the mantra that Trevor Bayliss and I go by. The credit goes to the captain and his team. We are here just to support them,” said Akram.

As Yusuf Pathan enjoyed his third IPL triumph — his first coming in the inaugural season with Rajasthan Royals — Akram celebrated his second title win.

Tell Akram that he has been lucky for the team and the humble leftarmer credits it to many more factors.

“It feels out of this world, but this time we’re a lot calmer as well. The best thing about this team is that every member is enjoying each other’s success and company. The

foreign players and the Indian boys are really close, and that’s great to see as a mentor,” said Akram.

Kolkata were lying at the bottom half of the table with four consecutive losses early in the tournament but rose like a phoenix to win nine games on the trot. The former Pakistan skipper said the mantra was to keep things simple.

“Our job is to keep things simple.

We talk to the point and don’t have long meetings. We just try to keep them relaxed and lend any assistance they need. That is the mantra that Trevor Bayliss and I go by. The credit goes to the captain and his team. We are here just to support them,” said Akram.

INDIA SAFE TO HOST PAKISTAN: LAXMAN SPORTS

By Neil Joshi

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UMBAI: Cricketers on both sides of the border are hoping that the bilateral talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif would pave the way for a new chapter in cricketing ties for both countries.

In a panel discussion during the CEAT cricket awards function, former Indian cricketers Syed Kirmani and VVS Laxman professed the need for resumption of cricketing ties to bring back normalcy in the relations of both the countries. Kirmani, however, said that he preferred to play at a neutral stage. “The best thing to start the bilateral relations is to have India-Pakistan play at a neutral place, to start with. I think that would be the best idea to go about to having a series with Pakistan,” said Kirmani, who was part of the 1983 World Cup winning team. However, stylish Hyderabadi batsman VVS Laxman said that the previous one-day international series played between the countries in 2012-2013, was played in a peaceful environment. “When Pakistan came for three one-dayers and two T20s, the crowds really loved it. It is like the Ashes and everyone looks forward to the Ashes and the England and Australia rivalry which is a traditional rivalry. I think it on par with the Ashes. I don’t see any problem

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar presents the ODI Player of the Year award to Shikhar Dhawan as CEAT vice-chairman Harsha Goenka looks on. hosting it in Indian but i am not sure about Pakistan. I know for a fact that since the attack that happened on Sri Lankan cricket team, a lot of players are apprehensive of going there,” said Laxman.

However, Kirmani said having the series at a neutral venue would be an opportunity to promote the game. “It will give an opportunity to the countries where the Asian Cricket Council is trying to promote cricket. It will be a wonderful opportunity for those Asian countries to see the top teams play each other and it will be a good source of inspiration,” he said. Former Pakistani cricketer turned commentator, Rameez Raja who is seen more

in India nowadays said the resumption of cricketing ties would be ‘great for the game’. “Pakistan and India must happen, it is as simple as that because it is the ‘baap of all contests’.

It is great for the game,” said Raja.

AWARDS GIVEN: Cricketer of the Year – Virat Kohli (India), ODI Player of the Year – Shikhar Dhawan (India), T20 Player of the Year – Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh), Test Player of the Year – Mitchell Johnson (Australia), Domestic Cricketer of the Year – Robin Uthappa (India), Popular Choice Award – Glenn Maxwell (Australia), Special Award for “Indian Player of the Yar” – Ravichandran Ashwin (India) Young Player of the Year – Vijay Zol (India), Lifetime achievement award – Syed Kirmani.

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Mihika tames Abinika to lift U-16 crown M

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UMBAI: Third seed Mihika Yadav of Maharashtra crowned herself in glory claiming the girl’s under-16 singles crown in the Babolat 8th Ramesh Desai National Championship for boys’ and girls’ under-16 and under-12, organized by the MSLTA. The Maharashtrian lass Mihika showed great character and with a disciplined performance outwitted the top seed Abinika R. of Tamil Nadu cruising to a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 win in the final played at the MSLTA courts, Cooperage Road.

However, there was no such joy for Maharashtra’s Rian Pandole whose superb run came to came to an end at the hands of Punjab’s Paramveer Bajwa. Rian was unable to produce the same kind of sparkle and fighting qualities which he had displayed in the previous rounds and during his National Series triumph last week here in Mumbai, against the second-seed Paramveer and went down rather tamely, losing at 3-6, 1-6.

Meanwhile, Sarah Dev another player from Punjab did her state proud by grabbing the top honours in the girl’s under-12 singles category. The top-seeded Punjabi girl, Sarah, lived up to her billing as she easily defeated Bhakti Parwani of Gujarat 6-0, 6-1 to clinch the top prize.

The boy’s under-12 final was a long drawn affair with seventh seed Terrence Das of Tamil Nadu fighting back from the loss of the first set to overcome Adarsh Naga Tippabhatla of Andhra Pradesh with a 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-1 victory.

Final results: Girls’ under-16 singles: 3-Mihika Yadav (MH) bt 1-Abinikka R. (TN) 6-2, 6-4.

Boys’ under-16 singles: 2-Paramveer Singh Bajwa (PB) bt Rian Pandole (MH) 63, 6-1.

Girls’ under-12 singles: 1-Sarah Dev (PB) bt Bhakti Parwani (GJ) 6-0, 6-1.

Boys’ under-12 singles: 7-Terrance Das (TN) bt Adarsh Naga Tippabhatla (AP) 67(2), 6-4, 6-1.

Girls’ under-12 doubles: 1-Mubashira Anjum Shaik (AP)/Fatima Juveria (A) bt 3Richa Dadasaheb (MH)/Rachna Reddy S (AP) 6-3, 6-3.\ Boys’ under-12 doubles: 4-Arjun Sriram (KA)/Sandesh Kantimahanti (KA) bt Denim Yadav (MP)/Aryaan Bhatia (MH) 75, 6-4.

Gir s’ under-16 doubles: 2-Nandini Sharma (PB)/Aarushi Kakkar (CH) bt Sabhyata Nihalani (DL)/Jennifer Luikham (HR) 5-7, 7-6(2), 10-6.

Boys’ under-16 doubles: 4-Yash Yadav (MP)/Shrey Gupta (HR) bt 2-Sanil Jagtiani (WB)/Ishaque Eqbal (WB) 6-4, 6-4.

New Hind wins the PAir-India, Haryana Sports Are Champs CIA U-10 tournament

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UMBAI: New Hind won the U-10 Invitational Tournament, organized by Cricket India Academy CIA at the at the Kohinoor Cricket Academy ground by a narrow margin of two wickets against Rising Stars recently.

Winning the toss, New Hind elected to bowl first. Rising Star appeared nervous against aggressive bowling by New Hind’s bowler Ashwin Yadav and Ganesh Shinde who took three wickets each.

Only Ganesh Shinde scored 27 runs in 31 runs and Vatsal Thakkar scored 17 runs in 22 balls to set up a humble score of 86 runs.

In its chase, New Hind’s early fall of the wickets demotivated the

team, but New Hind’s Manan Bhatt was in great form and scored a quickfire 21 with 4 fours to help his team to gain a much needed victory.

New Hind’s, NisarMulani was declared Man of the Match, while Rising Star’s Vatsal Thakker was declared Man of the series for his allround performance.

Brief Scores: Rising Star 86/10 in 14.5 overs (Ganesh Shinde 27, VatsalThakkar 17; Nisar Mulani 2/3, Jash G 2/9, Manan Bhatt 2/14) lost to New Hind 90/8 in 13 overs (Manan Bhatt 16, Nisar Mulani 14; Ashwin Yadav 2/14, Ganesh Shinde 2/13) by two wickets.

Man of the Match - Nisar Mulani.

Lavina nets two for Bandra Packers M

UMBAI: Bandra Packers prevailed over Franco Sports 2-0 in a Group-B league match of the MDFA organised Women’s Football League – 2014 and played at the Mumbai Schools Sports Association ground, Azad Maidan on Monday afternoon. Striker Lavina D’Souza was at her best and scored both the goals for the winning side.

In another match, Sea View SC

blanked Bombay Gymkhana 3-0.

Neha Ture, Lian Mathew and Namrata Thakur all netted a goal each to complete the winning tally for Sea View.

Results: At MSSA ground, Azad Maidan – Women’s league – Group-B: Bandra Packers 2 (Lavina D’Souza 2) beat Franco Sports 0; Sea View SC 3 (Neha Ture, Lian Mathew, Namrata Thakur) beat Bombay Gymkhana 0.

ANVEL: Favourites Air-India fulfilled the expectations of their supporters when they flattened Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 39-20 in the men’s finals of the Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup All-India Kabaddi Tournament. Haryana Sports from Jind comprising mostly class XII students bagged the women’s title by registering a facile 34-15 win over Shivshakti from Mumbai. The winners took home a purse of Rupees 2 lakhs while the runners-up pocketed rupees 1.5 lakhs.

The airmen were well served by their three i –form internationals Ajay Kumar, Rahul Chaudhary and Pawan Kumar. Backed by a vociferous crowd of about 5 thousand who preferred to watch live action despite the IPL final , the champions got going from the word go to score a ‘lona’ early against the men in uniform to lead 13-6. The gap kept on widening and the half-time score of 25-12 clearly indicated the winner’s supremacy.

On the other hand Wazir Singh the CISF ace came up with some startling moves as he foxed the rival defenders with his deft toe touches and round-house kicks. But realizing this Air –India preferred not to trap him but gift him a few bonus points which increased the CISF tally to some extent. Wazir’s dismissals of Prashant Chavan and Deepak Zanzhot were classic examples of his well-drilled technique.

Air India, the winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup All-India Kabaddi Tournament after defeating Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 39-20.

With five minutes left on the clock CISF, threw in the towel with the score reading 37-20.

Haryana Sorts coached by Dharamvir Poonia delivered what they promised. The well trained girls showed immense talent and confidence which they have gained through Yoga practice. Monika Siwach their skipper led from the front with her incisive raids. She had good support from Pooja and Anju with the former excelling in defence. Shivshakti’s tall raiders Apeksha and Sonali got trapped easily making the task difficult.

Having scored two ‘lonas’ and with a lead of 22-10 Haryana had the match literally sewn up at the break.

The Mumbai girl’s shoulders drooped thereafter as the deficit kept mounting steadily. Anju and Pooja who were dismissed came back to do the damage.

RESULTS: INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Best Players-Ajay Thakur (A-I),Monica Siwach (Haryana) Best Raiders-Wazir SiNgh (CISF),Apeksha Takale(Shivshakti) Best defender- Gokul Shitole(A-I), Pooja (Haryana). The best players received Rs 25 thusand while the rest got Rs 15 thousand.

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he likes of Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka may not be seen on the backs of as many fans' England shirts as Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard in Brazil, but considering the crucial role they have played in booking their spot at the FIFA World Cup, they arguably deserve to.

Roy Hodgson's side made it through European qualification with the joint tightest defence on the continent, conceding just four goals in the process of topping Group H, and now Chelsea regular Cahill is feeling he is no longer seen as an unexpected face at the top table in world football. “I feel a lot more experienced,” he said following the 3-0 warm-up win over Peru on Friday. “Since I've come to Chelsea I've enjoyed it, it's gone really well for me, and I can't get wait to get started in my first major competition with England, which will be very exciting,” said the former Bolton Wanderers man. He is now sizing up two final preparation games against fellow World Cup

Kana-Biyik cut by Cameroon as family dreams quashed with Germany in a warm-up friendly in Moenchengladbach on Sunday restored some confidence to a Cameroon squad struggling to find their form in recent months.

Kana-Biyik, who struggled with a thigh injury throughout the last two weeks of preparations in Austria, was cut along with giant striker Mohamadou Idrissou, goalkeeper GuyRolland Assembe, midfielder Raoul Cedric Loe and defender Gaeten ean Armel Kana-Biyik’s hopes of Bong. emulating his father and playing Kana-Biyik’s father Andre played at the World Cup finals were at the 1990 and 1994 finals while his quashed on Monday when the de- uncle Francois Omam-Biyik scored fender was one of five Cameroon the opening goal of the 1990 World players left out of their final 23-man Cup in Italy in Cameroon’s upset trisquad. umph over defending champions Coach Volker Finke finalised his Argentina, a match in which Andre selection hours after a 2-2 draw was sent off.

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participants Ecuador and Honduras in Miami, USA, before the squad make a beeline for Brazil, where they will meet opening Group D opponents Italy in Manaus on 14 June.

One of the key reasons for England's miserly defence is the partnership he has formed with fellow centre-back Phil Jagielka since Hodgson took over, which has seen the Three Lions yet to register a defeat when they've both been on the field. “We have a good understanding, it's come from playing a few games together, as it always does,” Cahill reflected. “You don't all of a sudden hit it off with someone, but I feel we hit it off quite quickly and there's definitely an understanding in each other's game.

“We've got exciting attacking players, so everyone pays their money to go and watch players take players on, do what Sturridge did and whip one into the top corner from 25 yards, that's what people like to see. But we go about our business quietly at the back, work hard to keep goals out,” he said.

Rossi omitted from Prandelli’s Italy squad F

iorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi was the major absentee when Italy coach Cesare Prandelli named his 23-man FIFA World Cup squad on Sunday. Rossi's exclusion was perhaps not a huge surprise as he missed four months of the season due to injury and did not have enough time to rediscover his form and fitness to convince Prandelli of his worth.

Another missing from the list was AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, who suffered a broken leg against Republic of Ireland.

Italy squad Goalkeepers:Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint-Germain), Mattia Perin (Genoa); Defenders: Ignazio Abate (AC Milan), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Matteo Darmian (Torino), Mattia De Sciglio (AC Milan), Gabriel Paletta (Parma); Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (Fiorentina), Antonio Candreva

(Lazio), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Thiago Motta (Paris Saint-Germain), Marco Parolo (Parma), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus), Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain); Forwards: Mario Balotelli (AC Milan), Antonio Cassano (Parma), Alessio Cerci (Torino), Ciro Immobile (Torino), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli).

Israel beats World Cup-bound Honduras F

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pain’s triumph at South Africa 2010 tipped the historical FIFA World Cup balance in favour of Europe, who go into Brazil 2014 with a 10-9 lead over South America.

Italy have been the old continent’s most successful team with four world titles, followed by Germany on three and England, France and Spain with one apiece.

South America’s haul, meanwhile, is dominated by Brazil’s record five crowns, with Argentina and Uruguay each having contributed two.

IFA World Cup bound Honduras suffered a second deflating friendly defeat in four days on Sunday as they were beaten 4-2 by Israel.

Honduras' defense struggled all night and Israel made the most of the openings they were offered.

Eran Zahavi grabbed the first goal for the Israelis, his 30-yard shot sailing past the outstretched hands of Honduras goalkeeper Denis Escobar for a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute.

Honduras manager Luis Fernando Suarez made four changes at half-time seeking to turn things around. Roger Espinoza woke Los Catrachos with a 47th minute equalizer.

However, the good work was undone in the 52nd when Tal Ben Haim had an effort on goal that Escobar appeared to have a bead on, only for Honduran second-half substitute Maynor Figueroa to redirect the shot across the line to make it 21 Israel.

Israel furthered Honduras' misery in the 60th minute and Zahavi was again in the thick of it.

He again found room in the middle of Honduras' defense again and bounced a shot off the post. Omer

Damari was on hand to clean it up and give Israel a 3-1 lead. In the 74th, Figueroa surrendered too much space to Gil Vermouth and the Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder stung the far post to make it 4-1.

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Ronaldo looks to avoid Ballon d’Or curse P

ARIS:When Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded last year's Ballon d'Or in recognition of his dazzling achievements over the course of 2013 he naturally had plenty of reason to celebrate although one could forgive him for feeling apprehensive about his country's hopes at the World Cup in Brazil.

Portugal will go the tournament as dark horses heavily reliant on their captain and talisman Ronaldo, who will need to defy the odds if he is to avoid becoming another footnote in a cautionary tale.

Since the inception of the Ballon d'Or, in 1956 to recognise Europe, and then latterly, the world's most outstanding player each year, of the 14 players in possession of the prize heading into a World Cup none have achieved ultimate success on the global stage.

Granted the facts are skewed to an extent given only European players were eligible for the prize prior to 1995, ruling out the likes of three-time World Cup winner Pele and Diego Maradona, who was central to Argentina's 1986 triumph, but that still leaves some of the game's most decorated players who have fallen short.

Take Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who won the first of his four consecutive Ballon d'Or awards in 2009. An Argentina side with an embarrassment of attacking riches breezed through to the quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa despite Messi not contributing a single goal.

However, when they needed him most he was unable to deliver as Maradona's shellshocked Argentine team were ruthlessly torn apart by Germany 4-0 in the last eight. That provided merely just the latest chapter of a World Cup campaign ending in disappointment for the world's leading player, a story that dates back to 1957 Ballon d'Or recipient and Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano. For Argentine-born Di Stefano, who acquired Spanish citizenship in time for the 1958 qualifiers despite previously representing his homeland as well as Colombia, his adopted nation fell short in their quest to reach the finals leaving one of the world's greatest players to ultimately finish his career without ever appearing at the World Cup.

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