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By Yatin Ingle

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ired with having to constantly complain about issues and problems of their suspended principal to the Mumbai University (MU) and the government, the students of Siddharth College of Commerce and Economics yesterday conducted a press conference against the government, the varsity and their suspended principal, claiming that their complaints have been completely ignored. Though the students had approached the varsity several times and have even filed cases against their suspended principal, no final decision has been arrived at for several months.

It may be recalled that Dr. Krishna Patil, former principal of Siddharth College, who was suspended by the State Education Department of Maharashtra on June 24 this year for charging extra fees to students, continued to withdraw college money for his personal purposes.

Patil has also allegedly taken the teachers’ muster into his custody.

Even though the college, under sec-

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For the first time ever, students hold press conference to complain against suspended principal, about neglect by varsity and state govt, and threaten to take to the streets

Current principal of Siddharth College, Dr U.D Mhaske, student representative Vitthal Chavan and Professor Matlapurkar, talking to the media. tion 49 of IPC, is out of bounds for everyone except college staff and students, Patil continues to enter the college premises to sit inside his former office. Despite tight police security, students and teachers of the college claim that no support has been provided by the police force to enable the management to

take action against the principal.

The People Education Society, which runs the Siddharth College of Commerce, suspended principal Patil after Vitthal Basu Chavan, an SY BCom student of the college, registered a case against him for charging additional fees. Chavan had registered a case in the High Court

as well as with the Students’ Grievance Committee of the Mumbai University.

Even after the academic year reaching almost mid-way, students claim they have not been issued their identity cards, and are confused about whom to think of as their principal, because the suspended principal comes to the college and sits in the principal’s cabin, while the current principal comes and occupies another cabin. The extra fee money which Patil had charged has not been refunded as yet.

The ADC spoke to Vitthal Chavan, who is students’ representative, Siddharth College of Commerce and Economics, who said, “More than seven months have passed but our issues have been sidetracked by the MU and the government. Where are we students supposed to go and complain? Here the suspended principal enters the college and captures the principal’s cabin, and on the other hand we are still waiting for return of the money which

Crazy old thing called love Soured relationship drives man to grab bargirl and push her into vehicle; kidnap goes awry and arrests follow

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By Tariq Khan

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wo out of four men, who allegedly kidnapped a bargirl over a failed relationship with one of them, were held by Mumbra cops after they foolishly approached the police to file a stolen vehicle complaint.

As the quartet pushed the victim into their Maruti Swift and drove off, they were blocked by two bikers who chased the vehicle after hearing the girl screaming for help. The accused got out of the car and fled away in the ensuing commotion.

Interestingly, the decision of two of the accused to lodge a stolen vehicle complaint so as not to arouse

suspicion gave their game away, as the cops already knew about the car due to a wireless alert sent to all police stations.

Around 8:30 pm on Wednesday, Sonia Ghazi (26), was allegedly forced into a car with four male occupants, which then headed towards the highway. Near Mumbra railway station, Sonia’s screams for help were heard by Zulfikar Khan (60) and Asad Sheikh (24), who chased the car and intercepted it. Pintu Jaiswal (24) and Fateh Sheikh (42), along with two others took advantage of the commotion and ran away from the spot.

Pintu and Fateh then went across to the Vartak Nagar

police station and lodged a car theft complaint there. Officers however became suspicious as the car’s description given by them was very similar to the one announced in the wireless alert circulated amongst all police stations after the two bikers had stopped it. The Vartak Nagar cops then informed their Mumbra counterparts and Jaiswal and Sheikh were arrested.

The kidnapping however was not premeditated and was a spur-of-the-moment reaction by Jaiswal during an argument with Sonia, who is a bargirl. “The two had begun a relationship and Jaiswal Continued on pg 8 «

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48 Hours Pg13-20 DR. L.H. HIRANANDANI

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PASSES AWAY

By A Staff Reporter

admabhushan Dr. L.H. Hiranandani, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening. Dr. Hiranandani leaves behind his wife Kanta and two sons, Niranjan and Surendra.

Last respects can be offered at Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., while the last rites will be carried out at Chandanwadi crematorium at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.

Prayer meetings for Dr. L.H. Hiranandani will be held on Saturday at the Atrium at Olympia, Powai, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Jai Hind College Auditorium, Churchgate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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All roads lead to Mount Mary’s Church for a snazzy new Bandra Fair this time

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OPINIONS

Do you think the new RBI governor, Raghuram Rajan, can revive India’s economy?

Rohit Bhatia Research analyst Whether or not he will revive India’s economy only time will tell, but he does seem quite optimistic about doing so.

Santosh Nair Businessman I really hope he does. India’s future looks quite dim at the moment. I hope Rajan has a master plan for the country’s revival and will help business and trade to flourish.

Ritika Mishra Student I guess so. From what I have read in the newspapers, his academic and professional background looks pretty impressive. He should be able to do it for us.

Neeraj Kale Writer The country has been reeling under economic pressures for quite some time now, and I think it will take a while for it to regain its strength. It may not necessarily be about a new governor, its about the economic conditions around us.

Meenakshi Sharma Student I don’t think so. I think it is more about the politicians than the RBI governor. How much ever qualified he is, nothing is ultimately going to help us unless our politicians wish for it.

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The new aluminium alloy shed gives the devotee a obsruction-free view of the altar and Mother Mary.

By Philip Varghese

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ome Sunday and all roads in Bandra would lead to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church for the weeklong Bandra Fair.

The fair which usually starts on the Sunday following September 8, witnesses a huge sea of devotees flocking to the Basilica. With just two days left for the fair, road from Mehboob Studios up the hill leading to the church are getting prepared to be lined with stalls selling candles, toys, fancy t-shirts, halwa to pickles of all varieties, black gram, to Goan, Kerala, Mangalorean delicacies and sweetmeats.

Apart from stalls selling religious items, there will be a few Marathi and Konkani songs, while some are where one can try one’s luck in a game of skill.

This year, a swanky metallic structure called ‘hanger’ instead of the bamboo shed which has been erected every year for the last 26 years on the premises, will greet devotees. The structure uses a new German technology which is still uncommon as only a few have been able to access it so far.

Sunil Peter Solanki, contractor of the decorating the church premises said, “This year we have replaced the old bamboo props with aluminum alloy which is stronger than

Timings of the church for the week-long fair September 8 to 15 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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the usual props. The aluminum alloy props are rust-resistant and the fabric covering the structure is heatproof and water resistant so that the devotees are protected in case of rain. Even though this is a very expensive affair, I am not going to charge much from the church as a contribution of my love for Mother Mary. The church said that they would still want to give me some amount.”

Solanki added, “This year I can assure that the devotees will have a

Instead of the bamboo props, the aluminium alloy shed has been erected for the convenience of the devotees.

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Candle stalls have already sprung up along the road leading up to the Basilica.

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very trouble-free view of the mass and other proceedings in the church unlike the usual bamboo props that object the view of the devotee.”

The stall owners have lined up across the roads on both sides.

Only stalls erected within the boundaries of the basilica come under its jurisdiction, all other activities beyond that is organized and controlled by the local municipal corporation.

“The preparations are almost

completed and only some final finishing work is remained, which will be completed by this night. Since the festival this year coincides with the Ganesh festival, we are not expecting a big crowd. Yet, we don’t want to take chances and so we have kept all arrangements in place so that no person is inconvenienced,” an official of the church said.

He further added, “The official Feast is celebrated over an Octave that is an eight-day period, from the Sunday after September 8 to the next Sunday. And this eight-day celebration is preceded by a nineday ‘novena’ of prayer directed to the Virgin Mary. That makes the Bandra Feast last for a total of 17 days. During the novena, masses are held in the mornings and evenings; during the octave, masses are only in the mornings, leaving the Basilica free for ‘darshan’ especially for those of other faiths.”

Fr. Aniceto Pereira, Vice-Rector of Mount Mary’s Basilica said, “This year, we have followed all instructions of the Mumbai Police, Fire Brigade and civic authorities. Even though, the fair coincides with the Ganesh festival, we believe that there won’t be any fall in the number of devotees at the church. We have made all arrangements for the devotees so that they are not inconvenienced in anyway. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

A worker installing the alloy railings which are unlike the earlier bamboo railings which got loosened after some time.

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NAVI MUMBAI’S OWN HOTSPOT?

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By Khushboo Panjabi

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n the aftermath of the Shakti Mills outrage in Mumbai, it is but natural that attention will be focused on similarly under-patrolled places not only here but in the satellite city townships.

In Navi Mumbai, there is one such place that looks like a disaster waiting to happen.

For the past decade at least, the Mafco Factory in Turbhe, Sector 18, has been lying closed. The 15,960 sq metre stretch of land which has three entrance gates, is a lonely place which has become an adda for drug addicts, eunuchs and prostitutes. They visit regularly every night, and after 6.30 pm, the place virtually becomes the possession of anti-social elements.

A single security personnel in plainclothes is ostensibly on duty outside the premises on the road. He is paid by a Mafco official who comes once a month to attend to this chore.

A trader of the neighbouring Mafco market confessed that the place makes them easy, more so since the heinous crime that took place on August 22 in Mumbai.

“The Shakti Mill incident has petrified us, because here also the same things happen.

There are drug addicts, criminals and who knows what other illegal activities taking place here. The only question which goes on in our mind now is - are we waiting for a terrible crime to happen before we expose the place to the light of publicity?”

According to the trader, patrolling is done on a “regular basis” by the police. However, it would seem that this patrolling is done only during

The abandoned Mafco Factory in Turbhe, Sector 18.

This is what remains of the Mafco Factory in Navi Mumbai.

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who usually behave as if they have nothing to lose!

There are very few residential buildings here, except for two, one opposite the abandoned complex, the other further down the road. Residents in the buildings remain tight-lipped when asked whether they have ever noticed the goings-on in the old factory. However, one lady said she did not dare send her daughter out of the house after 6 pm for fear of the place. Yet Turbhe’s Sector 18 is just seven minutes walk from the busy Sanpada station, connecting with the highway towards Pune.

This is not Navi Mumbai’s only dangerously under-patrolled spot. There are several such, including the lane near the NRI Complex in Seawoods where the Sandhya Singh murder, the Turbhe railway station road, Belapur fort, Parsik Hills at CBD Belapur, the lane behind Fortis hospital in Vashi, mini seashore at Vashi and the Sagar Vihar area, also in Belapur. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

the day and not at night when the denizens of the underworld take it over. The trader says they have in the past asked the police to take action against the activities that go on, but the response has been inadequate. No-one wants to handle drug addicts

The Central Bank of India’s branch located inside the Mafco Market, Turbhe, Sector 18 , shut since the past 5 years.

Inside the Mafco factory, there is plenty of room for mischief. They include abandoned premises which once housed a State Bank of India and a Central Bank of India, more than 5,000 sq metres in area, which are also now closed for the past five years.

The Mafco market trader was especially critical of the hawkers who sit outside their complex selling vegetables

and fruit. “In the evening, many of them, both men and women, disappear inside the factory to take drugs”, he insisted. According to sources, the state’s finance department is now in the process of completing the closure.

The land on which the Mafco factory stands was allotted to it by CIDCO on lease for 99 years. Officials of the once vibrant organization, which stood for Maharashtra Agro and Food Processing Corporation, once had 56 stalls across the city but the company is now practically defunct. All that seems left of it are stalls along footpaths in Mumbai,

now being used for other purposes.

The ADC contacted Sharad Trimbak Karve, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at his Fort office to ask him why the place was left dangerously neglected. He said, “We are in the process of returning the Mafco factory land back to CIDCO. We understand the mindset of the people, especially when it comes to the safety of girls, and that there are no lights in the locality. But the movement of people around the factory on the road makes it quite safe.”

There are plenty of people who would contradict his assertion.

The State Bank of India’s branch, also located inside the Mafco Market, Turbhe.

04 THANKSGIVING Thank you St. Jude for the favour granted. O holy St jude Apostle & Martyr great in virtue & rich in miracles near kinsman of Jesus christ faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart & humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance Help me in my present urgent petition in return I promise to make your name known & cause you to be invoked .Say Our father three Hail Mary & three glory be's St jude pray for us & all who invoke your aid AMEN. Sonal Patel C-14555 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, loved, preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of hopeless pray for us. D. Sriprakash Patnaik.

Ornate-C-15444 Thanks to St. Jude for all favours granted. Thanks to infant Jesus for all favours granted. D. Sriprakash Patnaik, Geeta Patnaik, D. Ramakrishna Patnaik, Janaki Patnaik.

Ornate-C-15445 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, loved, preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helper of hopeless pray for us. D. Janaki Patnaik.

Ornate-C-15446 Thanks to St. Jude for all favours granted. Thanks to infant Jesus for all favours granted. Geeta Patnaik, D. Sriprakash, D. Janaki Patnaik, D. Ramakrishna Patnaik, Swathi and Kanna.

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CHANGE OF NAME

My old name is Devendrappa Irappa Kagi and my new name is Devendra Irappa Kagi as per affidavit No. H.D. 056302 dated 04-09-2013.

C-15448 I have changed my name from Jain Nareshkumar Dhanraj to Naresh Dhanraj Jain as per affidavit.

C-15449 I Miss. Sekh Sareen Bano Abdul Sattar have changed my name to Miss. Shaikh Sareen Abdul Sattar as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 02/04/13.

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CLASSIFIEDS I Smita Bharatkumar Darji have changed my name to Smita Bharat Darji as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

C-15453 I Bharatkumar Kasturbhai Darji have changed my name to Bharat Kasturbhai Darji as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 04/09/13.

C-15454 I Bhupendrakumar Haribhai Chandarana have changed my name to Bhupendra Haribhai Chandarana as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13 C-15455 I Mira Milindkumar Savant have changed my name to Mira Milind Sawant as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

C-15456 I Mr. Sagar Vinod Jodawat have changed my name to Mr. Sagar Virendra Jain as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

C-15457 I Mr. Hiten Abhay Rajput have changed my name to Mr. Hiten Abhay Mori as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

C-15458 I Savant Milindkumar Shantaram have changed my name to Milind Shantaram Sawant as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

C-15459 I Kumar Kadam Bhimrao Gunaji have changed my name to Raj Gunaji Kadam as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 04/09/13.

C-15460 I Bapurao Mahadev Ghanvat have changed my name to Bapu Mahadev Ghanwat as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 05/09/13.

C-15461 I Jatinkumar Narendrakumar Chorera have changed my name to Jatin Narendra Chorera as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 24/07/13.

C-15462 I Muntazir Ahmed Afaque Alam have changed my name to Muntazir Afaque Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 05/09/13.

C-15463 I Afreen Nizamuddin have changed my name to Afreen Nizamuddin Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 05/09/13.

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Aslam Mohd Hanif Bashar to Aslam Mohd Hanif Basar as per deed poll Affidavit AZ 219820 dated 5/ 9/2013.

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I have changed my name from Yasmin Kaleemuddin Ahamed Qureshi to Zarin Kaleemuddin Ahmed Qureshi as per Court Affidavit dated: 3/09/2013 C-15481

I have changed my name from Zohar Sadikhusain Attarwala to Zohar Sadiq Husain Noble (according deed poll Affidavit dated: 4 /9/2013).

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I have changed my name from Shriraj Burmawala to Siraj Burmawala as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Gulam Moinuddin Mohd.

Hanif Gaziyani to Moin Mohammed Hanif Gaziyani (according deed poll Affidavit dated: 3/9/2012).

C-15469 I have changed my name from Ataurehman to Ataur Rehman as per Affidavit dated 5/9/2013.

C-15470 I have changed my name from Sheela Kashinath Gaikwad to Mrs. Smita Kishor Loke as per Affidavit No. HT 451400.

C-15471 I have changed my name from Pinky Sukanraj Parmar to Mrs. Sonali Amit Kothari as per Affidavit C-15472 I have changed my name from Baby Krishna Deshmukh, to ‘Suvarna Sambhaji Shinde’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/08/2013.

C-15473 I have changed my name from Mr. Aakashkumar Keshmani Singh, to ‘Mr. Aakash Keshmani Singh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 05/09/2013.

C-15474 I have changed my name from Ms. Tarabai Vithalrao Wavhal, to ‘Mrs. Smita Shrikant Chachad’ as per Affidavit Dated: 31/08/2013.

C-15475 I have changed my name from Mr. Balbhim Shriram Jadhav, to ‘Mr. Baliram Shriram Jadhav’ as per Affidavit Dated: 31/08/2013.

C-15476 I have changed my name from Namruta (Jeena) Kancha Lama, to ‘Namruta Pasha Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 24265) Dated: 01/08/2013.

C-15477 I have changed my name from Mr. Sameer Safil Khan, to ‘Mr. Samir Safil Khan’ as per Affidavit Dated: 03/09/2013.

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I have changed my name from Shahinagar Mohammed Anwar Umar Hayat to Shahinigar Mohamed Ismail Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 04th September, 2013.

C-15483 I have changed my name from Smera Mehul Modle to Smeera Mehul Modle vide Maharashtra Gazette (U- 40777).

C-15484 I have changed my name from Sudheer Sreedharan Kunhikeloth to Sudheer Sreedharan Nambiar vide Maharashtra Gazette (X-101497).

C-15485 I have changed my name from Chandrakanta Sarda to Chandrakantadevi Sarda as per Affidavit dated 05th September, 2013.

C-15486 I have changed my name from Binod Chowdhury to Vinod Chaudhari as per Affidavit dated 27th August, 2013.

C-15487 I have changed my name from Anuja Hitendra Tillu to Sangita Hitendra Tillu as per Affidavit dated 05th September, 2013.

C-15488 I have changed my name from Mina Raghunath Tailor to Minabahen Bipinchandra Dharampuria as per Affidavit dated 05th September, 2013.

I have changed my name from Pinaben Premchand Shah to Pinky Kamlesh Jain as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Aparna Raghunath Nerurkar to Parvati Manjunath Kantak as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Pravinabahen Kanji Gangar to Pravina Ramji Gala as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Maruti Mhasu Gore to Madhusudan Mhasu Gore as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Ramji Padamshi to Ramji Padamshi Gala as per Affidavit.

C-15498 I have changed my name from Hasumati Lalji Nagada to Kastur Pravin Maru as per Affidavit.

C-15499 I have changed my name from Rajesh Vashanji Chheda to Rajesh Vashanji Shah as per Affidavit.

C-15500 I have changed my name from Ravinder Kaur Piara Singh Boparai to Ravinder Kaur Kanwardeep Singh Deo as per Gazette No.U-9076 dated May 2013.

C-15501 I have changed my name from Kanwardeep Singh Kanwar Balkar Singh to Kanwardeep Singh Kanwar Balkar Singh Deo as per Gazette No.U-9077 dated May 2013.

C-15502 I have changed my name from Anmoldeep Singh Kanwardeep Singh to Anmoldeep Singh Kanwardeep Singh Deo as per Gazette No.U-9078 dated May 2013.

C-15503 I have changed my name from Anureet Kaur Kanwardeep Singh to Anureet Kaur Kanwardeep Singh Deo as per Gazette No.U-9079 dated May 2013.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Gulam Jilani Usman Gani to Mr. Gulam Jilani Usman Gani Shaikh. as per Affidavit.

C-15513 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohommad Kasam Bilakhiya to Mr. Mohommad Hussain Kasam Bilakhiya. as per Affidavit.

C-15514 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohd. Gusen Kasambhai Bilakhaya to Mr. Mohommad Hussain Kasam Bilakhiya. as per Affidavit.

C-15515 I have changed my name from Arsad Ali Sadule Khan to Arshad Sadulla Khan as per Affidavit.

C-15516 I have changed my name from Ajay Amarnath Chhatri to Ajay Amarnath Singh as per Affidavit.

C-15517 I have changed my name from Abdul Alladin Qureshi to Abdul Rashid Alladin Qureshi as per Affidavit.

C-15518 I have changed my name from Tejas Mahendrakumar Vhora to Tejas Mahendrakumar Vora as per Affidavit.

C-15519 I have changed my name from Mahendrakumar Chimanlal Vhora to Mahendrakumar Chimanlal Vora as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Wahida Liyaquatali Zamindar to Waheeda Liyakatali Zamindar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Rajeshkumar Parbat Chamriya to Mr. Rajesh Parbat Chamriya as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Wahida Liyakatali to Waheeda Liyakatali Zamindar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Ms. Sheha Satish Kulkarni to Ms. Sneha Satish Kulkarni as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Liaqatali Babu Alim Khan to Liyakatali Babu Zamindar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Abidabanu Mohamad Shabir Chaudhri to Abidabanu Muhammad Shabbir Chowdhary as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Zaibunissa Abdul Gafoor Merchant to Zaibunisa Abdul Gafoor Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mohamad Shabir Chaudhri to Muhammad Shabbir Chowdhary as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Marykala Johnson Nadar to Marykala Johnson as per Affidavit.

C-15524 I have changed my name from Johnson Nadar to Michael Johnson as per Affidavit.

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I Anjali Bharatkumar Kesariya have changed my name to Anjali Bharatkumar Kesaria as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

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I Yashwant have changed my name to Yashwant Ramdev Choudhary as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 05/09/13.

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I have changed my name from Rajiv Gulshan Oberai, to ‘Rajeev Gulshan Oberoi’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 26712) Dated: 08/08/2013.

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I have changed my name from Madhavi Mohan Bhagat to Reva Rajesh Mhatre as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rinki Mohan Singh to Rajni Mohan Singh Bajaj as per Affidavit.

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I Babulal Bhupendra Chandarana have changed my name to Ravi Bhupendra Chandarana as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

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I Santosh Kumar Kapildey have changed my name to Santosh Kapildey Pandey as per deed poll Affidavit dated : 04/09/13.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Gourav Kumar to Mr. Gaurav Harshad Singh as per affidavit dated 9th July 2013.

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I have changed my name from Gauri Sham Desai to Aisha Nizar Madraswalla as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Gulam Rasul to Gulam Rasool Maheboob Khan as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sarojben Mahendrakumar Vhora to Sarojben Mahendrakumar Vora as per Affidavit.

C-15521 I have changed my name from Devasagayam Mothy Marykal to Marykala Johnson as per Affidavit.

C-15522 I have changed my name from Mary to Marykala Johnson as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Ratna Ghanshyamdas Gurnani to Rajkumari Ghanshyamdas Gurnani as per Affidavit.

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The Sahyadri Krida Mandal in Tilak Nagar, believed to have links with Chhota Rajan, is having Bollywood as its theme this year

By Tariq Khan

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nderworld gangster Chhota Rajan has decided to pay tribute to the film industry on it’s completion of 100 years through Ganpati decorations which will be showcased at the Sahyadri Krida Mandal in the Tilak Nagar area of Chembur.

Bollywood’s connection with underworld has never been hidden and its relationship has caught people’s eyes for decades especially during festivities. With the decoration cost going into crores of rupees, Rajan has decided to give it a Bollywood theme.

The celebrations at Tilak Nagar have a different theme every year. While last year the theme was kid’s attraction Chhota Bheem, this year it is based on Film Industry for its completion of 100 years in India. Every year this mandal has spectacular decorations and ceremonies, and has top VIPs and Bollywood celebrities on its visitors’ list, among

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n Tuesday evening, Hruday Ingle received a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) gas cylinder at his home. After some time, the family noticed a strong smell of gas. On checking the gas cylinder, they realized there was a leakage in the cylinder, and promptly rang up the emergency number. All they got to hear was, “Keep the cyclinder in an open space as we can only help you in the morning. We don’t work overnight for such issues.”

Getting no help from the emergency numbers, the family along with helpful neighbors, placed the leaking gas cylinder on the terrace and stayed awake almost for the whole night, after switching off the electricity to avoid any mishaps like a cylinder blast.

the lakhs assembling there.

A lot of efforts have been taken so that the mandal looks like film city and grabs people’s attention. “With the statue of Dadasaheb Phalke, the initiator of Indian cinema and portraits of stars like Raj Kapoor , Amitabh Bachchan and famous film scenes in the interior and the look of CST station and Rajasthan in the exterior is all set to give it a full filmy effect”, said Prashant, the Art director of the mandal.

The main attraction of the decoration this year is the Kapoor family as RK Studios is located in Chembur.

Like every year, this year too, many well known celebrities are expected to vivist the pandal. Jitendra, Nana Patekar, Vivek Oberoi, Anil Kapoor, Jackey Shroff and also from the Marathi film industry Sachin Khedekar, Shreyas Talpade, Ashok Saraf, Sonali Kulkarni any many others are expected to turn up at the venue.

This is the 37th year of the

mandal. For several years, the mandal has been in controversy for the donations, said to be funded by Chotta Rajan and its ever increasing size.

If sources are to be believed, Chhota Rajan had wished for something years ago. On fulfillment of the wish, he vowed that despite living in any corner of the world he would have a Ganesh mandal every year in Tilak Nagar during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Although the president of the mandal, Rahul Wananj denies it saying, “It is all rumours, as he is born and brought up here, so he is being linked. The donations are gathered from the people living in the society”. Regardless of denials by trustees, it is a known fact that Rajan funds the mandal, and has been doing so for the past three decades. If one may recall, the mandal in the 80s quite audaciously used to display the initials of Chhota Rajan as ‘CR’ on the walls of the pan-

Tribute to Bollywood. (Top left) A grand view of the pandal with a statue of Dadasaheb Phalke; (Top right) Honouring Raj Kapoor and (below) Lata Mangeshkar and other heroines from the Marathi film industry. dal. However, this practice was stopped as the Mumbai Police launched a crackdown

on the underworld and Rajan fled the city.

Despite a police probe into

Gas leak? Handle it yourself!

Family in Virar receives leaking LPG cylinder and calls emergency number only to be told to manage somehow and to deal with the situation on its own With no instructions available on what to do in situations like leaking gas cylinders and those manning emergency helpline numbers being ignorant themselves, Mumbaikars are having a risky job of dealing with gas leakage on their own. Ot must be noted that more than 500 LPG gas cylinders operators distribute thousands of cylinders everyday all across the city. The gas leakage at the Ingle home happened when Hruday Ingle got back from work, and his fam-

ily complained about the smell of the gas. “After my family members complained to me about the smell, I checked the nob (top portion of the cylinder) but it was found to be ok, but the smell was still getting stronger. I checked for leakage with the water bubble trick and found a crack and a hole in the cylinder from where gas was leaking. Without waiting I called up the emergency number given on the gas registration book and was shocked to

know that they could help only in the morning and were not bothered about the risk the whole area had been put to because of the leaking cylinder.”

As the information was received by ADC, the reporter rang up the emergency number, Poonamchand Singh, Vasai Bazar Gas Service Agency, and asked for help, he said “We do not deal with leakages during night. Keep the cylinder in the balcony or near the window; we can only

the funding of the mandal, it manages to get over all controversies and allegations. change the cylinder in the morning!” When the ADC asked about the risk the family and neighbors has been taking, Singh replied “We cannot help it and we can only fix it in the morning, till then manage somehow!”

In Nov 2012, four persons died and 17 sustained injuries when an LPG cylinder exploded in a godown at Vardhaman Steel, located in Ekvira building in Virar (W).

The ADC spoke to Assistant Fire Station Officer, Fire Brigade headquarters, Ingole, who said, “If it is an emergency number, than it should be working 24 hours and the people providing this service should be specially trained for fire fighting. If the issue was not resolved the customers should not wait for much time and call up the fire stations.”

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TODAY NCPA: Umang Series — Nritya Vilas (Odissi) by Debasis Pattnaik, Little Theatre, Nariman Point, 7 p.m.

Celebrating Age-2 Expo: Mayor of Navi Mumbai Sagar Naik and Ms. V. Radha, Jt MD-CIDCO, to inaugurate ‘Celebrating Age-2’ expo on active retirement. Host of cultural programmes and free medical camp, at CIDCO Urban Haat in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Belapur Railway Station Road, Sakaram Patil Marg, Sector 29, Belapur, Navi Mumbai, MH 400614, On 7 and 8, 3.30 p.m.

NCPA: ‘Ab Na Bajao Shyam Poorab’ and ‘thumari’ recital by Jhumpa Sarkar, Suranjana Bose and Chhannulal Mishra, Experimental Theatre, Nariman Point, 6 p.m.

Indian Merchants’ Chamber and the Ladies’Wing of the IMC: Twoday celebrations commemorating the 107th Foundation Day of the IMC and stars senior actors Poonam Dhillon and Aasif Sheikh, Aneel Murarka of Poetic Justice Entertainment, Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli, 7.30 p.m.

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All persons having or claiming any title, interest, demand or rights in respect of the said premises/property or any thereof by way of inheritance, bequest, pledge, share, mortgage, sale, transfer, lease, lien, charge, trust, maintenance, easement, gift, exchange, possession or otherwise howsoever are hereby required to make the same know in writing to the undersigned within fourteen days from the date of the publication of this Notice, failing which the transaction to such claim and claims, if any, or such person/s shall be treated as waived and not binding on my client/s.

THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO ALL THAT piece and parcel of the flat premises situated at ground floor bearing numbers 11 & 12, Bhaveshwar Bhuvan, Gokhale Road, Dadar west, Mumbai-400028, bearing admeasuring 803sq.ft. carpet ( approximately).

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I Raju Babulal Kanojeya, Resident of Shop No. 14, Rahul Dham (B), CHS Rahul Park, Bhayander (E) hereto inform the Public that I have lost my Share Certificate bearing No.40 issued by Society on 20/8/2013.

A Police complaint has been lodged at Navghar Police Station to that effect.

Finder hereby requested to submit the same at the above mentioned address.

in search of the divine’, a fine art photographic exhibition by Nakul Vengsarkar, 1 Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli, till Sept 10, 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Artist Centre: Soul stories a series of artwork in mixed media on canvas by Lili Menon, 1st floor, Ador House, Kala Ghoda, till Sept 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bajaj Art Gallery: ‘Praise and Pose’ solo show of paintings by Vijay Belde, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, till Sept 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nehru Centre Art Gallery: Solo show of paintings by Ajit Bhanderi, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Sept 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nehru Centre Ac Art Gallery: Exhibition of paintings from Raina’s poetry by Ashok Khant, Nehru Centre, Worli, till Sept 10, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Viewing Room and Aranya: Present group show of paintings — ‘Jangarh Kalam – Songs of the Forest’ By Madhya Pradesh Artists. Jangarh Singh Shyam, Nakhusia Shyam, Durgabai Vyam, Subhash Vyam Ram Singh Urveti, Rajendra Shyam, The Viewing Room Elysium Mansion Fourth Floor, Walton Road, Colaba Causeway, till Sept 21. 11 am to 7 pm.

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Soil comparison test on clothes of four accused clothes provides breakthrough for Mumbai police investigating journalist gang rape case after tests confirm first accused’s involvement in the crime

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wo weeks after the Mumbai gang rape of a photojournalist at the Shakti Mills Compound in Mahalaxmi, the investigations against the accused got tightened after the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Kalina confirmed that the bloodstains on the clothes of the victim matched with the minor accused’s blood and the soil comparison report confirm that the mud-stains on the clothes of the accused and victim matched with the crime spot.

The Kalina Science Forensic Laboratory has submitted its report to the Mumbai police in the gang rape case regarding to first arrested accused who is a minor, confirming that the minor was present on the spot and he committed the crime. On Wednesday, the FSL had received clothes of the four remaining accused for soil comparison testing and DNA test too.

According to FSL Director MK Malve, “We have submitted the soil comparison report to the Mumbai Police and now we have the clothes of the four remaining accused.

We will submit their reports on Monday on a priority basis. After the incident, we first got the first accused clothes, he is a minor and as blood test findings reveal that it the victim’s blood was on his clothes. As I said earlier, we had taken this case on a

Police personnel with the accused at the scene of the crime. priority basis and sent the DNA report within 10 days.

The test of clothes of the four

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lage and come from poor families. “The boy, Roshan he Govandi police have Sharad Gadse, is a roadside arrested a 21-year-old florist and first lured the girl youth for allegedly raping a with a ‘vada pav’ to his resideaf and mute girl for over dence where he forced himfour months and conse- self upon her. He knew the quently impregnating her. girl loved the snack and took The crime came to light her to his home everytime when doctors discovered she his younger brother was was pregnant after being ad- away. This continued for mitted for severe vomiting. four months,” said an officer The girl then narrated the in- from Govandi police station. cident through sign lanOn Monday, the girl comguage with her teacher as an plained of severe stomach interpreter. ache and began vomiting.

According to the police, Her mother then took her to both the victim and the ac- the Shatabdi Hospital. “The cused live in the same area doctor, after examination, of Agarwadi, in Govandi vil- told the mother that her

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Wife of the accused is also arrested and charged by police for abetting victim’s suicide

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he Virar police have arrested a couple and have charged them for abetting the suicide of their 23-year-old neighbour.

According to the police, fed up with constant eve teasing and sexual harassment by her neighbour, Raju Bodadiya (27), a 23-year-old woman, identified as Sonali Machindra Garud, had set herself ablaze at her tenement in Jeevdani Chawl in the Bhatt Pada area of Virar (East) last week.

Sonali succumbed to her burn injuries at Bhagwati Hospital on Monday. In his complaint to the police, her husband alleged that Sonali had been facing the trauma because of eve teasing and

Crime branch on conspirator’s trail

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ith the arrest of second shooter on Thursday, Mumbai’s crime branch is very close to detecting the firing case involving Ajay Gosalia, who was shot at a week ago but survived.

Sleuths from the crime branch arrested a person named Ronit Prabhudayal Vishwakarma alias Ronu, who had accompanied the arrested shooter, Harish Chandra Yadav alias Rajan Yadav, and another shooter yet wanted. Ronit was brought from the area near the MP-UP border.

The investigators are now desperately looking for a person named Amit Sinha, who, police believe is the key link between the shooters and the Chhota Rajan gang members lodged in city’s jail, who arranged for shooters to eliminate Ganda.

During investigations, police learnt that Sinha is the

Ajay Gosalia person, who not only managed to pass on the message to the incarcerated gangsters of Rajan faction to arrange for the shooting on Ganda, but also provided weapons to the shooters, informed a highly placed crime branch officer.

According to the source, Sinha was in touch with Satish Tangappan alias Kalya by meeting him during his

court hearings. In 2011, Kalya was arrested for killing journalist Jyotirmoy Dey. Sinha is a resident of Mira Road-Nalasopara area, and is known for working with the Rajan gang. If sources are to be believed, Sinha is the son of a police constable who was attached to the UP police.

Apart from the two shooters, police also arrested two more accused, Kaushik Rajbhor and his driver Abhay Shinde. Both the accused helped the gunmen identify Ganda before the shooting, said the police.

Meanwhile, considering the involvement of the underworld, the police are going to apply MCOCA against the accused. Little more than a week ago, three shooters had made an attempt on bookie-cum-land grabber Ajay Gosalia alias Ajay Borivli aka Ajay Ganda. neel.shah@gmail.com

Youth held for raping deaf and mute girl

Couple held in eve teasing case

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accused will be submitted latest by Monday, and if possible, before that.”

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sexual harassment by Bodadiya. Unable to bear the ordeal, Sonali took the extreme step, the complainant alleged.

Following investigations, the police arrested Raju and his wife Poornima, alias Rani (27), for abetting suicide. “It appears that the victim had been complaining about Raju’s vulgar acts to his wife, but instead of intervening and reprimanding her husband, Rani instead blamed the victim,” said investigating officer, API Y.K. Chaure.

A case under Section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against the accused who have been remanded to police custody till September 7. Further investigations are on.

daughter was one and a half months pregnant. The mother was shocked to learn this and brought the girl to the police station. We then summoned an interpreter expert in sign language and extracted information on the boy. He was arrested on Wednesday. The girl is currently hospitalized,” said senior PI B. Rane of Govandi police station. Gadse was charged with rape and remanded to police custody till September 10.

As per law, intercourse with a minor female, even though consensual, amounts to rape, which led to Gadse being arrested for the crime. Roshan Gadse lured the girl by offering her vada pav at his residence.

Govinda succumbs to injuries at KEM

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Shashikant had undergone surgery for neck injuries on Saturday and the pain had apparently subsided, but breathlessness was a constant complaint

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breathlessness was a constant complaint.

“His abdomen had also 24-year-old resident of Nalasopara and a suffered damage due to the member of Shiv fall so his breathing had been Ganesh Mitra mandal, affected. He used to comShashikant Shivaji Mane, plain that he isn’t able to who had suffered serious breathe well. I knew that he neck injuries after having a isn’t going to survive for long fall from the third level of the and even if he does, he would six tiered human pyramid be quadriplegic for life. But I formed during Dahi Handi at never told this to him or to Thane and was admitted to anybody else in the family. I BMC run KEM hospital on knew what was coming”, said August 29, succumbed to in- Maruti.

After spending three days juries in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital on Thurs- at KEM by his brother’s side, it was on Thursday that day, September 5.

“His condition was quite Maruti went home for some critical. He was in the ICU rest leaving his cousin at the throughout. The doctors had hospital to take care of told me that chances of his Shashikant. Little did he survival were slim and that know that that would be last they are doing their best for time he saw his brother alive.

“I was at home when at him”, said Maruti Shivaji Mane, Shashikant’s elder around 8 a.m. my cousin called me saying that brother.

Shashikant had undergone Shashikant’s condition was a surgery for his neck injuries deteriorating. I reached the on Saturday and the pain had hospital as soon as possible apparently subsided but and by 9:15 am he passed

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PUBLIC NOTICE This Notice is hereby given to General public, all persons that Late Mr. Mahabal P. Shetty was member of Vimandarshan Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., Bailbazar, Kurla (West), Mumbai in respect of Shop No. 8 having share certificate no. 56 bearing shares from 276-280. Said Mr. Mahabal P. Shetty is expired on 31/08/2012 leaving behind him, his wife, namely Smt. Leela Mahabal Shetty, Son Mr. Yogesh Mahabal Shetty and daughter Mrs. Rekha Harish Shetty who have applied for transfer of the shares of said shop no, 8 in their name. The deceased member has not made any nomination in respect of his property. The heirs declares that there is no loan availed either from any bank or financial institution against said shop.

If any person or persons, trust, trustees claiming any interest in abovementioned shop or any part of thereof by way of sale, exchange, lease, mortgage, gift, trust, inheritance, bequest, possession, lien, easement, development power of attorney or otherwise are hereby requested to send full particulars thereof in writing together with proof to the undersigned at following address during working hours within 14 days from the date hereof, as otherwise further procedure of sale abovementioned galas will be completed without any reference or regard to any such purported claim or interest, which shall be deemed to have been waived to an intent and purpose.

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away. The last time I had spoken to him he had said that he wasn’t confident about getting back to normal. He would always ask me about what the doctors had to say about his condition. And all I could do was give him false assurance about things being alright. Only I knew the truth”, said Maruti.

Shashikant used to run a vada pav stall at Goregaon and was the youngest of the three siblings. His parents Shivaji Bapurao Mane (54) and Suvarna Shivaji Mane (48), who used to live with

Shashikant Mane who suffered injuries, died at KEM Hospital.

Maruti Shivaji Mane, elder brother of the deceased.

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Close shave for ST passengers

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wenty-eight commuters had a narrow escape and escaped with their lives after one of the tyres of a State Transport (ST) bus they were travelling in, burst near Navle village in Nalasopara (West), early on Thursday morning.

The mishap was reported at about 6 am, when the driver of the ST bus, heading towards Navle village from Kalam Bus Stand, lost control over the vehicle which skidded off the road, rammed into a divider, and stood in a precariously tilted position.

Locals rushed to the spot to

Two of the injured passengers recuperating at a hospital in Nalasopara. help the injured passengers get out from the bus, and rushed them to Dr. Dandavate’s Sushrut Hospital. While two commuters sustained serious wounds, others were

lucky to have escaped with minor injuries and bruises.

Some commuters alleged that the driver had worked all through the night and morning because of which he

Unauthorised ticketing agency raided WR’s Anti Tout Squad with RPF team raided the premises of a tout issuing unauthorised tickets to passengers

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their second son in their village at Mahad in Raigad District, were hopeful that their son would recover from the fall. His death hit them hard.

“We called our parents to Mumbai after Shashikant got injured. They were worried about his condition but thought he would recover. My father hasn’t spoken a word since morning and my mother fell unconscious when she heard the news”, said Maruti.

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estern Railway’s Anti Tout Squad along with Railway Police Force raided the premises of a tout issuing unauthorized tickets to passengers travelling in long distance trains heading from Mumbai Central.

The raid was undertaken in view of an incident brought to the notice of Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway by a correspondent of a Gujarati Daily.

During the raid, 10 e-tickets generated using personal IDs, 2 e-tickets using different agent IDs, one partially used order cum bill book, etc were seized from the office.

The premises of M/s. Thakkar International, an unauthorized ticket agency was raided in Surat.

During the check, an employee present in the shop admitted to gen-

erating tickets without any licence/authority issued by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) for railway e-ticketing. He also admitted to generating tickets on different personal IDs and selling them at a premium of Rs.200Rs.300 per person above the actual fare.

The statement of a customer present in the office who had been overcharged was recorded.

According to Sharat Chandrayan, Chief Public Relation Officer, Central Railway, “The employee who was generating tickets fraudulently in connivance with the employer has been handed over to Railway Police Force and legal proceedings under Sec 143(Penalty for unauthorised carrying on of business of procuring and supplying of railway tickets) of Railway’s Act, 1989 has been initiated.

couldn’t sleep and apparently snoozed off while driving, leading to the mishap.

However, ST authorities have negated the claims, stating that the front tyre of the bus was found to be punctured. While the injured who were discharged after first aid have been compensated with Rs.500 each, local ST authorities have assured they will foot the medical bills of those who sustained serious wounds and were hospitalized.

A case in this regard has been registered at the Nalasopara police station which is carrying out further investigations.

Deadline: 4 days!

Continued from pg 1 « the principal had looted from us. Even after semester exams being conducted, we have not been issued with the college identity card. The college also has no funds for cultural and sports activities. It has been a long wait and now we students have decided that if the MU or the government does not step ahead to help us, we will come on to the roads in protest against the injustices being suffered by students. We are giving a deadline of four days!”

In the meanwhile, the current principal of the college claims that his approval for acting as principal has been signed by all the authorities, but not the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the MU and his appointment is being delayed for no reason at all.

Crazy old thing called love Continued from pg 1 « had rented a flat at Rs.5,000 per month in Mira Road for her after she expressed the need for accommodation. He met her on Wednesday, when she suddenly said she did not need the place anymore. This led to an argument and Jaiswal asked her to return his money, subsequently pushing her in the car in a fit of rage,” said senior PI Shivshankar Munde of Mumbra police station.

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government’s decision.

Tawde added that the governeader of opposition in ment ought to have also conLegislative Council sidered giving financial aid to Vinod Tawde yesterday schools run by the Jain comalleged that the Congress- munity, Sanskrit schools, NCP government was in- Vaishnav sect schools and dulging in vote bank politics those run by the Warkari sect. by allocating Rs.10 crore He demanded that the govgrant for modernisation of ernment allocate Rs.5 lakh Madarsas in the state. Shiv funds to these schools too, Sena MLC Vinayak Raut too which would then could be in a statement issued here re- called a truly secular decision. marked that while madarsas Raut on the other hand were being showered the contended that about 3,000 largesse, several Marathi Marathi medium schools in medium schools were short the state have been running of funds. on unaided basis since 1999.

The BJP leader of opposi- He said that the Sena waged tion stated that the grant an agitation to remove the given to Madarsas was noth- word permanently unaided ing but alms thrown at the from official terminology. Deminority community. He said spite this the government has that even NCP chief Sharad since not allocated a penny Pawar has criticised the state as grant to Marathi medium

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schools. He added that since 2004 many of these schools are in dire states as they have no funds to meet their recurring expenditures.

Earlier, speaking to newspersons, Tawde alleged that the state government was deliberately delaying issuing orders whereby ordinary people too could submit evidences to the Madhav Chitale committee probing the multi-crore Irrigation scam. He said that the state advocate general D.J. Khambata had in an affidavit stated that the government resolution does not prohibit the committee from accepting information from other sources. Tawde added that the government has not issued any clarificatory order to this effect.

Demolition man demoralised Unable to brook political pressure and interference, demolition-in-charge seeks transfer

By Suresh Golani

January 2012. It should be noted that the Mira Bhayandar region is plagued by hunn a shocking development dreds of illegal structures, a that only exposes the unsituation that had also invited willingness of politicians to the wrath of the judiciary folhelp put an end to the illegal lowing a writ petition moved construction menace plaguby an NGO against the raming the region, demolitionpant illegal construction in in-charge of the Mira Thane district.

Bhayandar Municipal CorpoIt is an open secret that ration (MBMC), Srikrishna there is political interference Mohite, has sought a transfer when action is to be taken from his current posting. against illegal structures and Stressed with having to Victimised: Srikrishna Mohite officials often blame ‘political cope tremendous pressure from influential political per- action, we are pulled up by pressure’ for their inaction, sonalities who brazenly stall political bosses and if we but sources said the bureaudemolition drives, Mohite, in don’t, we are framed as cor- cracy too has vested interests his official letter to the mu- rupt. It is like being trapped in the thriving illegal connicipal commissioner, has between the devil and deep structions. As per governstated that he was finding it sea,” states Mohite in his let- ment resolution (GR), elected hard to carry out his duties in ter seeking transfer to any representatives or their kin an impartial manner. other position where he can cannot get involved in build“The unfavourable work put his expertise to better use. ing of any unauthorised conditions leading to duress A junior engineer by desig- structure or shelter and have not only left me demor- nation, Mohite, had been should not oppose demolialized, but has also taken a handed over the reins of the tion process, else they can toll on my health. If we take Anti-Encroachment Squad in lose their membership status.

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HOMAGE PAID TO PARSIS FROM THE ARMED FORCES: (From LtoR): Godrej Dotivala, Khojeste Mistree, Armaity Tirandaz, Sqn. Leader Parvez Jamasji Vr.C. (Retd.), Arnavaz Mistry, Vispi Dastur, Adi Mehta, Commodore M. Bhada and Commodore Aspi Marker. Mr. Vispi Dastur and members of the Bombay Parsee Association along with some trustees of the BPP and prominent citizens of the Parsee community paid homage to those from the community who served in the Armed Forces and sacrificed their lives during the First World War (1914-18) by laying wreaths in eternal gratitude at the War Memorial at Khareghat Colony, N.S. Patkar Marg, on Thursday. A Naval Trumpeter played the ‘Last Post’ followed by the ‘Reveille’.

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NCP blames police dept for failure in arresting Dabholkar killers It has been a fortnight since the murder of anti-superstition activist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, but there still has been no breakthrough in the investigations

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he NCP yesterday trained its guns on the Police Department for its total failure in arresting the killers of rationalist Dr. Naredra Dabholkar. While criticising the department, the party has indirectly blasted the Home Department held by its own Minister.

Speaking to reporters, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said, “It’s most unfortunate that the killers of Dr. Dabholkar are still at large.

This is a clear failure of the police to nab the culprits. I think special attention should be given to this in-

NCP is a constituent in the Democratic Front (DF) government in the state and the Home Ministry is with the NCP, headed by R.R. Patil. It may be recalled that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has also expressed his displeasure over the investigation by the Pune Police in the case.

It has been a fortnight since the murder of anti-superstition activist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, but there still has been no breakthrough in the investigations. Pune Police Commissioner Gulabrao Pol has openly admitted that they don’t have any positive leads.

This, even after the crime

branch teams have questioned over 900 anti-social elements and criminals across the state. The cops also conducted searches at over 90 places, probed the possible involvement of anti-Dabholkar right-wing groups like Sanatan Sanstha.

Surprisingly, the 150 hours of CCTV footage gathered from different sources from near the murder spot and other areas has also not been of much help. With no leads, the pressure on the police as well as the government is mounting every single day. As a result the ruling NCP came down heavily on the police.

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UPA government has lost its credibility

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“Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.”

— Aristotle

Why are parties against coming under RTI ambit?

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F political parties are not corrupt, if they have nothing to hide, there is no reason why they should not be in the ambit of the RTI Act. All political parties, except the CPI, are of the view that the act should not apply to them. The issue came up before Parliament yesterday and the amended bill was sent to the Parliamentary Committee. The amendment to the bill providing for keeping out political parties out, is likely to be sent back with the full approval of the Parliamentary Committee.

All major political parties, it is clear, have something to hide: No party wants to reveal how much funds they have and how they collect the same. Who are the people from whom they collect donations and how do the parties return the favour done to them?

It is a well-known fact that parties collect funds from dubious sources. It is possible that they collect money by resorting to corrupt practices. For instance, in the Rs.1,80,000-crore coal scam, there should have been huge quid pro quo. The parties which had been favoured must have got big kickbacks.

No wonder political parties do not want to respond to RTI queries. Very often, at present, they explain away the huge expenditure they incur, by claiming that the funds they have came from small donations from lakhs of their workers.

Former BSP chief Mayawati used to give such explanations. The parties will find RTI inquiry highly embarrassing and inconvenient and not in their interests.

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N editorial in The New Indian Express (August 21) condemning Meenakshi Natarajan’s Private Member’s Bill for regulating the media and Information Minister Manish Tewari’s suggestion for holding examinations for journalists before they join the profession calls for comment. One hopes Tewari isn’t suggesting that politicians should also be examined by a Board of Psychiatrists before they are inducted into a cabinet. That would make great sense and save the UPA a good deal of embarrassment. The Express sadly hasn’t published the details of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Bill, nor, to the best of my knowledge has any other paper, and so, at this point, I’ll let it go. But what sort of examination does Tewari have in mind in the appointment of journalists on newspaper staffs?

Applicants, needless to say, are invariably interviewed, which is a normal thing to do.

Tewari, it seems, has something else in mind when he says that journalists have to pass a test to secure “a license”. Secure a license?

Now what is that?

paper? Does he know to report an event, any event, accurately and impartially? As a spokesman for the UPA Government he has only brought shame and disrepute to the profession, Ask me, I have covered international news in four continents and won awards.

As The Indian Express noted, “the seemingly uninformed Minister should realise that it has been a venerable convention in India to leave the media alone (except 1975-77) and to enable it to overcome its deficiencies through self-regulation”. And may one make a short statement?

The way Mr. Tewari and his fellow party spokesman Digvijay Singh have functioned in

Journalists were hired in good faith

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Decades ago, there were no journalism schools and candidates for jobs were hired in good faith, if they had a minimum degree and showed a sense of commitment. I am professionally speaking, a pharmaceutical chemist who gave up a top job in the industry to seek a place in the media. I knew neither shorthand nor typing, two qualifications then for a reporter. This is not the place for my recounting such professional success as I might have achieved, but I might tell Tewari it has not been bad. Indeed he even might envy me. The point I make is that if I could turn out to be a success why can’t someone else? In any event it is none of the government’s business to tell the media bosses who they should appoint and certainly it is not for the government to give ‘licenses’ – whatever that means. Which government in the past would have dared to question the credibility of the likes of M. Chelapathi Rao, Khasa Subha Rao, Frank Moraes or Sham Lal? Is Tewari joking? And what credibility, pray, does he have to be an Information Minister? Does he have a degree in journalism? Has he covered any important domestic or international meeting for a leading

M.V. Kamath the past, using foul and intemperate language against Opposition leaders makes one hang one’s head in shame. Neither is qualified to be a party spokesman, let alone hold an Information Minister’s rank. The media, God knows, has its faults. But it constantly seeks to mend them. Ask me again, Mr. Tewari. I have been in the profession for the last 68 years.

Thus The Economic Times (August 19) for example, warned the media to handle the Sensex fall with a better sense of responsibility.

The Sensex has been steadily losing steam. The paper did its utmost to analyse the market in all its variations. Why did it do so, it asked, and itself gave the answer. It said: “We weighed facts, we crunched numbers…. We reported what we judged was the truth. But what we didn’t do, what we never do, is create panic for the sake of big headlines….” The paper quietly defined the media’s duty. As it said: “A bear market, truth be told, is not good for the business aspects of running a big financial newspaper. But our journalistic duty is to find out

t first glance, this story of Shiva chopping of his son’s head and replacing it with that of an elephant, just seems like a nice tale that we might tell our children, or a myth without any real substance. But, it’s true mystical meaning is veiled: Parvati is a form of Devi, the Parashakti (Supreme Energy). In the human body, she resides in the Muladhara chakra as the Kundalini shakti. It is said that when we purify ourselves, ridding ourselves of the impurities that bind us, then the Lord automatically comes. This is why Shiva, the Supreme Lord, came unannounced as Parvati was bathing.

Tp prevent future such incursions, Parvati took the turmeric paste from Her own body, and with it created Ganesha. Yellow is the color associated with the Muladhara chakra, where the kundalini resides, and Ganesha is the deity who guards this chakra. Devi

Govt likes to hide truth from public On the same day (August 18) The Hindu carried a story that said: “The government has dismissed claims by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Arunachal Pradesh that Chinese People’s Liberation Army troops had intruded deep into their state.” Apparently it all started with an e-mail by the former BJP parliamentarian from Arunachal Pradesh, Kiran Rejiiju, who claimed that Chinese troops had ‘intruded deep inside Indian territory’ in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, This, said The Hindu’s correspondent Sandeep Dikshit, was followed up by a tweet from his party colleague and BJP national general secretary Tapir Gao, who also made the same claim”. Mr. Gao went further, claiming that the Chinese Army intrusion in Anjaw district was upto 65 kms into Indian territory. According to The Hindu, the External Affairs Ministry dismissed BJP claims, saying “we don’t take up nonevents in diplomatic practice”, and adding: “There has been a rebuttal by the army on this and we don’t want to go beyond that”. What one would like to know is from where did DH News Service get its news? From the BJP men?

To what extent are the BJP politicians reliable?

Were they concocting news? But if they were telling the truth, how can we take the External Affairs Ministry’s reaction in good faith? Who is fooling whom?

After Defence Miniser A.K. Antony’s behaviour in Parliament where he had to eat crow on an earlier statement he had made, how can one ever take the government’s denial of the Arunachal Pradesh leaders’ report seriously?

The saddest part of it all, every now and then the UPA government seems to be anxious to hide truth from the public. Mr. Tewari may not be aware of it, but the UPA government has lost its credibility. Its time for it to go – and along with it, the Manish Tewaris and Digvijay Singhs. We want a new government.

ation after learning of Ganesha’s demise. This indicates that when the ego thus dies, the liberated Jiva loses interest in its temporary physical vehicle, the body, and begins to merge into the Supreme. The physical world needed to create Ganesha as a shield to pro- is here represented by Devi. This impermanent and changeable creation is a form of tect the divine secret from unripe minds.

Shiva is the Lord and Supreme Teacher. Devi, to which this body belongs; the unGanesha here represents the ego-bound Jiva. changing Absolute is Shiva, to which belongs When the Lord comes, the Jiva, surrounded the Soul. When the ego dies, the external as it is with the murky cloud of ego, usually world, which depends on the ego for its exisdoesn’t recognize Him, and maybe even ends tence, disappears along with it. It is said that if we want to know the secrets of this world, which is a manifestation of Devi, then we must first receive the blessings of Ganesha.

Shiva restoring life to Ganesha, and replacup arguing or fighting with Him! Therefore, it is the duty of the Lord, in the form of the ing his head with an elephant’s, means that Guru, to cut off the head of our ego! So pow- before we can leave the body, the Lord first reerful is this ego however, that at first the places our small ego with a “big”, or universal Guru’s instructions may not work, as Shiva’s ego. This doesn’t mean that we become more armies failed to subdue Ganesha. It often re- egoistic. On the contrary, we no longer idenquires a tougher approach, but, eventually tify with the limited individual self, but rather the compassionate Guru, in His wisdom finds with the large universal Self. In this way, our life is renewed, becoming one that can truly a way.

Devi threatened to destroy the whole Cre- benefit Creation.

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the facts and report our findings.” What, one might ask, are facts?

Deccan Herald (August 18) had as its front page lead story a report that said “China Enters 20 km. Inside Arunachal”. Chinese troops, the report said, stayed for two days, but the government was “mum”. Where did the paper get its story? Credit is given to DH News Service.

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Abandonment is the flip side of glory for Vanzara GUJARAT IPS officer Vanzara accused in fake encounter cases blames Narendra Modi before calling quits. He tried for an escape route and made his mind very clear in the end by firing the final salvo on the Gujarat Chief Minister and his aide. D.G. Vanzara was a high flyer. His career was on the fast track. He believed that he had the trust of Chief Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. But ultimately he got caught in the political football between Modi, the rising star of the BJP, and Modi’s political opponents. Abandonment is the flip side of glory, for encounter spe-

Sachin is best left alone 200 is just a number and the media hype on Sachin retiring after playing this historic match is unwarranted. A player after completing such a milestone in cricket history sure is more capable than the rest to take a call on his retirement and one should let the Master take a call on to hang up his boots rather than creating an unnecessary controversy. Cricket runs in Tendulkar’s blood and he still has a hunger for runs and tons. Every Indian should feel proud of his achievement and we should rather enjoy Tendulkar play as cricket would never ever witness a cricketer like him once he hangs up his boots. Also, Sachin Tendulkar too would not drag his career and spoil his name and reputation if he feels he has slowed down and finding it difficult to score runs on the field. It is absurd to advise the Little Master to retire.

cialists and spies. Vanzara is out in the cold.

He has used the moment of Modi’s anointment as the Prime Ministerial candidate of the BJP to make one last desperate attempt to save his skin. His letter has created a temporary political flutter, but it isn’t going to get him out of jail. Nor is it going to send Modi into oblivion. It is always the mentality that the people in trouble point out at the higher ups or the lower rung people and put the blame on them.

— C.K. Ramanathan, Ghaziabad

Bradman is of any consequence then he should plan his retirement without waiting for more time.

— Anandambal Subbu, Seawood

Organ donation

IT is not fair on the part of Chief Selector and his team to continue with the services of a tired and tested Sachin Tendulkar when he proved himself as a dismal failure.

Instead of asking him to quit the game or drop him at least for the series against South Africa, we changed the itinerary to suit and thus play spoilsport and obstruct the way of a youngster coming into the side. Both Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman smelling danger to the their places quit the game at right time m a g n a n i m o u s l y whereas Sachin struggles and his supporters, mostly from Mumbai try to save the face of the Little Master. But in reality Sachin proved himself as a liability in the side.

If Sachin’s comparison with Don

Govt responsible for ` mess

— Rajendra K. Aneja, Dubai

— Laxminarayanan B., Mumbai

US threat to Syria THE edit piece ‘Chemical weapons: A lame excuse for Syria strike?’

(ADC, Sep 4), reveals that one more hugely erroneous move by the US is likely to occur as the US president Barack Obama has stated in his speech to the US that even if no other nation intervenes, the US will go it alone to the Syrian rulers to stop the attack by chemical weaponry by striking Syria for which his battleships and other armoury have reached the Mediterranian. This would be indeed another blunder if the US attacks Syria, as this would mean more loss of life. As such, the attack which took place has caused the exodus of estimated three million people into the neighbouring countries like Turkey, Lebanon and even to distant Iraq.

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

GIVE HIM HIS SPACE: The Little Master is capable of deciding when to retire. There is no need to hound this incredible cricketer.

to the protracted conflict in Syria.

RUPEE is falling against dollar and major currencies. People in general OUR Health Minister, Suresh Shetty and businessmen are worried. Govwas kind enough to chalk out an ernment is more interested in ruling organ donation campaign by our the country than addressing the MLAs and MLCs for the needy. As problems. Leaders like Sharad usual, to fool the people, many of Pawar openly say the grain is rotting. But why? Why it is not distribthem had sought the OF uted? Why godowns are not taken forms. But in actual reality, LETTER THE DAY for rent and distributed? Governonly four of them were brave enough to pledge their or- ment is doing what it wants. Politigans. This was also a litmus test for cians and government officials them to prove that they are for the should leave their air-conditioned rooms and help people. Politicians people, but they failed miserably.

My suggestion is, if not organs, should go around the country and they may donate their easily-earned meet people to address their probblack money and the ill-gotten lems like Rahul Gandhi. wealth to the poor and needy to — Manmohan Gupta, Malad wash off at least a part of their known committed sins.

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

FUTILE BID: D.G. Vanzara’s letter bomb is not going to get him out of jail, nor will it affect Narendra Modi’s forward march.

PLEASE refer to your news item regarding the grim situation pertaining to Syria. Western countries should proceed with caution, regarding any direct armed action e.g. aerial bombings, in Syria.

Past experiences in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan have shown that such direct action has rarely yielded the desired results. Armed interventions have led to situations getting exacerbated.

I strongly urge that the Western powers heed the advice of Vladamir Putin, President of Russia, who has been advocating a political solution

UNION Government and the Finance Ministry tried all the tricks up their sleeves to stop the sensational fall of Sensex and the fall of the Indian Rupee against dollar. BSE index falls by 651 points and the investors are having butterflies in their stomach. Nearly 170 stocks touched a new low in the last one year and hence it was called a sensational fall. Thus nearly 1.62 lakh crore worth of investor’s wealth was eroded in one stroke. Rupee falling at the intra day low of 68.27, closed at 67.63 after a fall of 163 pts or 2.47 per cent at a time. More bad news coming from the credit rating agency and other financial observers of the world. Goldman Sachs cut India’s growth forecast for 2013-14 to 4 per cent from 6 per cent. It is indeed a testing time for the Government.

— Calicut Krishnan Ramani, Sion

Unholy act of Asaram Bapu I FULLY endorse the contents of the notice sent to the Jodhpur Police Commissioner by lawyer and social activist Abha Singh (ADC, Aug2) for wrongfully implementing Section 160 of the Criminal Procedure 1973 by sending summons to Asaram Bapu for his arrest instead of implementing Section 73 of the Criminal Procedure 1973 to issue arrest warrant to arrest him immediately for the alleged rape of the 15-year-old minor girl in his ashram. The delay of 12 days gave enough time to the self styled and self proclaimed Godman to carry on with his activities.

I will only articulate that the law in our country is weak and that’s

THE recent development in respect of Gujarat IPS officer D.G. Vanzara, the Narendra Modi government’s ‘go to’ man when it came to encounter killings in the state, has shaken up the national politics spectrum. Vanzara has been in jail on charge of illegal killing of suspects.

He tendered his resignation from the service recently in his long 10-page letter to the authorities in which he brought stinging charges against Modi’s minister of state for home Amit Shah and as good as said that the alleged fake encounters were precisely the reason why such fake babas emerge and commit such crime and get away with bail for the heinous crime committed by them.

The law therefore in our country needs a drastic amendment.

— K.V. Raman, Malad

Cong-BJP acrimony AS the D-Day for the next Lok Sabha polls approaches, the sparring match between the Congress and the BJP is getting increasingly acrimonious. The more the Saffron Party drags the UPA II over the coal fire, the Raj Bhavan at Gandhinagar becomes more active. In order to leave no stone unturned, the Congress is garnering fresh weaponry in the form of some old and broken CDs and paper missiles from the armoury of an IPS officer. The ultimate winner of this war would be decided in the battle of the ballot that may take place in April/May 2014, if not advanced by that time.

— Arun Malankar, Santa Cruz

Horrible garbage menace STINKING garbage has become a matter of serious concern for New Panvel residents since many years.

Open plots and sides of the road have been turned into garbage

conducted at the behest of the state leadership, implying it was the chief minister himself. It is hard to miss the irony that while the senior police officer had to suffer and to resign. Shah, his coaccused in the Tulsi Prajapati murder case, has been raised in the BJP hierarchy at Modi’s behest as general secretary in-charge of the Uttar Pradesh election campaign. Vanzara has said that the place of Gujarat government should not be Gandhinagar, the state capital but Taloja Central Jail in Navi Mumbai or Sabaramati Central Jail.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

dumping grounds at various places.

Apart from household wastage, garbage of various shops, nursing homes and institutes is also thrown in the areas thus making them unhygienic over the years. There is an urgent need for concerted effort to conduct cleanliness drives in all sectors of New Panvel before festivals.

— Probir Kumar Bose, New Panvel

Interesting ‘chor’ episode THE ‘chor’ word has again made news but media seems to have conveniently forgotten a more amusing ‘chor’ episode. Way back in the late 1980s when he was riding the wave (but Bofors was already nipping his heels) there was a birthday celebration on All India Radio, Patna. After all the usual happy birthday songs and other paeans, the programme director asked the children for some extempore statements. Immediately a tot was heard loud and clear saying – “galli galli mein shor hai, Rajiv Gandhi chor hai!” The programme was abruptly ended and the programme director was said to have been fired. Wonder where that bold young lad is now and what he is doing.

— T.R. Ramaswami, Kandivli

Rajan is man of the hour THIS refers to the report ‘Capable Rajan takes over as RBI Governor’ (ADC, Sep 5). It is not often that the appointment of a highranking officer evokes such an expectation in the country as it has done in the case of the new RBI Governor, Dr. Raghuram Rajan whose resume comprises numerous distinctions. The top bankers have all quite rightly exuded confidence that he has the intellectual prowess to wade through the present difficulties facing the economy. Of his so many high positions, his being the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund makes him the best man for the job. Laudably he has already started on his job in right earnest and has made an encouraging statement that our economy is fundamentally sound and the task is to build a bridge to the future over the stormy waves of the global financial markets and, more significantly, that all the doom and

NOBLE SAVIOUR: With his impeccable track record, new RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is the man whom the country can look up to steer the economy out of the mess it is in today. gloom is probably overdone.

With two more reputed economists in the PM and the FM, one hopes that he will be able to steer the country through the present crisis. Here is wishing him well.

— Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

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pg 16-17 Check out the art shows and other events lined up for this weekend

pg 18 SS Homme has launched its latest collection for men. Find out more

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ou know what I like most about people? Pets.” As we quote this witty but oh-sotrue line by author Jarod Kintz, we don’t think that we need to point out the importance of pets in our lives. Of the many pet parents that we have spoken to, most of them have told us that they feel like coming back home only to hug and cuddle their pets. From the honest delight on their birthdays to the silent tears at their interment, pets are so much more than the term coined for them.

Serving as an ode to our beloved buddies, this article will tell you all how you can have fun with your pet in this city.

Pet friendly restaurants With eating out being a regular feature of our lifestyle, some of us wonder why our pets can’t accompany us on these regular outings. While the city’s infrastructure is not pet friendly, Mumbai’s many services are becoming conducive to our pets and that includes a few restaurants in the city as well. There are just a handful of them, but it’s a start nonetheless! We tell you about restaurants where your pooch will feel as welcome as you.

Gostana: Gostana was one of the first restaurants in the city that was as glad to see your pets as you. This snug little café with home-like interiors and a floor seating arrangement, is the perfect place to have a meal along with your pet. The kitchen offers healthy burgers and salads for you and nutritious meals for your four-legged companion as well. All you have to do is inform them in advance so that they can keep a meal ready for your pet. And while you are at Gostana, don’t miss out on meeting Arpana Gvalani’s (owner) friendly Labrador called Apple.

Where Ground Floor, Prabhat Kunj, 24th Road, Bandra (W) Contact 64533359 the Bagel shop: Another pet friendly eatery in Bandra, The Bagel Shop invites pets in their outdoor section. This section is well-covered, expansive and according to us, more pleasant than their indoor area. While they don’t offer treats for your pet, you at least will not have to hop in for a quick lunch and keep looking at your watch because you have left your pet alone at home. You can munch on their bagels, sandwiches and smoothies while your pet dozes off.

Where 30, Pali Mala Road, Off Carter Road, Bandra (W) Contact 30932030

alibaba: While Alibaba in South Mumbai doesn’t allow your pet to be seated with you near your table, you can bring them along and get them settled in the outdoor section of the restaurant. You can also place an order here for your pet.

When you are feasting on their Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes, you can rest assured that your pet is enjoying some special treats outside.

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FRIEND INDEED Pets are not pets anymore but family, friends, therapists and play dates. That’s why Priyanka Singh & Dev Goswami dedicate this article to our special four-legged friends

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When you’re gone No, not forever, silly. We are talking about those short trips that you have to take without your pets. The following centres across the city will take care of your pet while you’re away:

Pooch Matters: Ranjana, the brain behind Pooch Matters, takes care of just one dog at a time, so you can go away assured that your pooch is not going to be neglected. The homely atmosphere helps

many caretaker facilities for dogs, Petsitters will help you with finding volunteers to look after your pet when you are away. What started as a Facebook group by Vaishnavi Prasad has now grown into a full-fledged network across India Delriques Kennels: Delriques is that helps you find a pet-sitter in your city. spread across a huge bungalow. It has a It is a relationship of mutual convenience play area, garden and spacious kennels. where pet owners can chose from They accommodate dogs of all sizes and volunteers based on their availability and breeds. They also have a vet who visits the location. They started off with sitting dogs bungalow regularly. and now there are also volunteers who contact 9870952507 look after cats and other small pets. contact Join their Facebook group: Pet-sitters india: While you’ll find www.facebook.com/petsittersindia

and your dog will be given freshly cooked meals and taken on regular walks. If you want them to, they will also groom your dog while you are away. contact 9833119562

Pet stores in the city Once you get a pet, there’s a lot that you’ll need for its upkeep.

From food and accessories to toys and grooming, there are a number of products you’ll need to stock up on. Here we give you a list of places in Mumbai that will be perfect for that:

indian Pet shop: If physically going to a store is too much for you, then the website Indian pet shop is something that should be bookmarked in your browser.

We love the website for its variety — from dogs and cats to fish and birds, they not only have products for a number of different pets, but their merchandise list is neverending. You will find almost everything that you would need if you have a pet.

Where www.indianpetshop.com

Bandra (W) and Peddar Road contact 30866767/66

oh My Dog: Oh My Dog is another brand that offers everything under the sun when it comes to pets and pet care. You can buy pets (cats as well as dogs) and avail services such as pet grooming, vaccination, hostel stay for when you’re on a vacation and an annual care contract.

Where Sunrise Apartments, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W)

Pet story: One of the best things about Pet Story, located in Bandra and Peddar Road, is that the owners are pet lovers.

This ensures that the level of personalised attention you’ll get will be unmatched. You can be sure that you will never walk out of this store with the wrong product in your hand.

Both their stores are small, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll find them wanting. Their prices suit every budget.

Where Pet Story in Pali Naka,

Pet accessories

Pet aDoPtion It is always better to adopt a pet rather than buy one.

You will be providing a homeless animal love and shelter. Check out these following places if you’re looking to adopt.

Deliveries for your Pet Since dogs are the most popular choice for pets, there are services that deliver especially for your pooch:

in Defense of animals: In Defense of Animals (IDA) is an international organisation that is dedicated towards establishing and protecting the rights of all non-human living creatures. IDA has a presence in India and among other services they provide pet adoption services in Mumbai. contact www.idainida.com yoDa: Youth Organisation in

Defense of Animals is a Mumbaibased NGO, started by five animal enthusiasts, that works towards the benefit of animals.

They are quite prompt in rescuing, sterilising and medically treating stranded

animals. They are also active on Facebook and post about animals that need adoption. contact www.facebook.com/YodaMumbai

BsPca: The Bombay Society

for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has long been known for its dedicated and relentless service towards rescuing as well as treating sick and injured animals. In fact, they have a history of nearly 134 years of doing the same! Their website has a dedicated adoption section to guide you on how you can get in touch with them if you’re looking to adopt pets. contact www.bombayspca.com

harley’s corner: Harley’s Corner provides healthy, home cooked dog food. Ishmeet Chandiok, founder of Harley’s Corner, is a chef by profession and an avid dog lover. Harley’s Corner is actually conceptualised on his dog Harley. Harley was only two-months-old when Ishmeet and his wife adopted the stray.

Ishmeet decided to mix various ingredients to create interesting concoctions for his pet.

Seeing his dog’s willingness to eat the food planted the germ of an idea, resulting in Harley’s Corner. contact www.harleyscorner.in Paw Puppy Paw: Started by a couple, Paw Puppy Paw will be a favourite with your dog if he/she is not fond of packaged food. They provide freshly cooked meals at your doorstep.

The meals are nutritious, balanced and made in tandem with your pooch’s diet. All you have to do is give them a call and your dog will have its food at your doorstep. contact www.facebook.com/PawPuppyPaw

Dog BaKeries furry coMfort Doesn’t this make you want to get it for yourself? Sadly, this doesn’t come in sizes for humans, but we’re sure your pet will love it.

Price `1,000 Where Paws ‘n’ Furs, Bandra (W)

it’s tiMe for fooD A feeder is an essential every pet owner will need. A simple one, such as this, will do perfectly fine.

Price `199 Where Paws ‘n’ Furs, Bandra (W)

With doggie birthdays being a trend that is fast catching on, there are a handful of bakeries which cater especially to your dogs. We tell you about them: snuggle uP This cute, polka-dotted bedding is something your pet (especially cats) will love to snuggle up in.

Price `1,200 Where Paws ‘n’ Furs, Bandra (W)

rain safe In a city like ours, raincoats for your pets are actually a necessity. This one will do the needful.

Price `900 onwards Where Pet Story in Bandra (W) and Peddar Road

Waggy Bags gourmet Dog Barkery:

Play tiMe Want to stop your dog from destroying your cushions? Buy this chew-toy.

Price `330 Where Paws ‘n’ Furs, Bandra (W)

Based in Juhu, this bakery has an extensive menu for your dogs that comprises of cakes, muffins, biscuits and even doggy dinners. If your dog has a health problem, they will work around the same.

Where Foreshore apts., Juhu Tara Road, Juhu contact 9930541905

the spoilt Brat Barkery: This bakery offers only vegetarian items for your dogs.

From mini-cakes such as lollipups, to cookies, cakes and even dinner mints, dogs love their delights. They also have options such as corn dogs, waffles, pretzels and even pizzas!

Where Horizon View, Opposite Sachivalaya Gymkhana, Nariman Point contact 9820873287 the green stove: You are a vegan and want your dog to be a perpetrator of it too? The Green Stove caters to not just the vegan needs of humans but also your pet friends. The items are a mix of grains, pulses, fruits and vegetables and they make cakes too. contact 9819955320

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« EXHIBITION: ART MUSINGS’ GALLERY SHOW

>> The artwork at Art Musings’ new show may be inspired by the Looney Toons but most of Raghava KK’s work is a mix of metaphors created by using popular images from cartoons and characters to even historical figures and memes

« GIG: CONCERT AT NCPA sTop-Gaps Choral ensemBle As the world celebrates the 200th birth anniversaries of the two great opera composers, Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, the Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its existence by performing the most popular choruses from their operas, which include Nabucco, Il Travatore, Aida, La Traviata, Macbeth,Tannhauser,The Flying Dutchman, Lohengri and La Forza Del Destino.

Besides this, operatic arias and duets will be performed by some of India’s seasoned as well as upcoming opera singers such as Aude Priya Engel (Soprano), Zarin Ghadialy Hodiwala (Contralto), Toshanbor Singh Nongbet (Tenor), Bhanu Sharma (Baritone) and Farah Ghadiali (Soprano), accompanied by the flamboyant young pianist, Nise Meruno.

In true Stop-Gaps style, the concert will be performed with resplendent costumes and sets that bring this hauntingly dramatic music to life. Chairman and music director of the Stop-Gaps Cultural Academy, Alfred J. D’Souza, says, “I am extremely proud of The Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble as we celebrate 30 years of uninterrupted singing this year. The choir, though amateur in nature, is as good as any professional one in the world, being able to tackle all genres of music and sing in different languages. It comprises of Indian singers with the determination and drive to hone their musical skills, despite other personal and professional commitments, and have done the nation proud by winning accolades, awards and admiration both from press and public alike at home and abroad.” This show is a must-visit for any music enthusiast.

Cost `800, `500 and `200 When September 8 Where TATA Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point

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ThaT’s all Folks!

The title may remind you of Warner Bros. and The Looney Tunes, but That’s All Folks is so much more. The solo exhibition features multi-disciplinary artist and renowned TED speaker, Raghava KK who was named the National Geographic Emerging Explorer, because he uses art as a tool of exploration.

The new exhibition with a solo show by the Bangalore artist has work that grapples with the construction of identity, gender and sexuality within the structures of power, knowledge and empathy.

Raghava tells us, “My visual metaphors come about through the emotional mapping of the three disparate worlds — the cartoon, the historical and the memetic. By this, I mean that I will not map literal characters or events, but an emotional response to them.

My intention in bringing these worlds together is to exaggerate the flatness of Indian school history, using the further flattening medium of caricature and the indoctrinatory nature of memes.”

He also tells us that there is a basis for commonality among Indians that’s separate from any other nationality. In his eyes, India is more of a meme than a nation formed on commonality. Head over to see his work, which he says is his historical document of where linearity of time is distorted and rearranged like a knot, creating parallel and orthogonal universes.

When Up to October 25 Where Art Musings Gallery, Admirality Building, Colaba Cross Lane Contact 22163339/ www.artmusings.net

« INTERVIEW: LILI MENON

Art for a cause Lili Menon’s art exhibition donates its proceeds to P.R.I.D.E. India to provide academic support to poor children. Rhea Dhanbhoora talks to her about art being her medium for social change

Why did you make the switch from advertising to art?

I studied applied art at Sophia Polytechnic with a specialisation in graphic design, so I was naturally taken to advertising. After relocating to India, I took to canvas to paint as an experiment. After discovering acrylics I knew I had made a connection. I went through a metamorphosis of style to create visual representations through the medium of acrylics and mixed media.

You have a passion for social causes. Tell us about a few of the ones you’ve been involved in?

I have always been sensitive to social causes and my involvement was spurred by rampant deforestation. I have raised funds for Satpuda Foundation's research center (working in wildlife and forest preservation) and I am currently working to raise funds for P.R.I.D.E. India, helping marginalised rural communities get access to health services, sustenance and education.

What made you pick art as your medium for change?

My way of being proactive was using what I knew best — graphics, paint and canvas. My work is to be shared, it should belong to someone and one should be able to connect with it. I hope I am able to share my passion for social causes by being proactive, not passive aggressive.

Tell us more about your current exhibition?

SOULSTORIES is a series of artwork in mix media on canvas. The concept was born out of a recurring thought; what would happen if we paused and listened to our souls? The titles link the visual and the story; for example, the title Legacy implies what we leave behind, such as fossils, footprints, imprints. It questions whether we think of our actions as imprints or only as a display of our capabilities. * SOULSTORIES is on display up to September 8 at Artist Centre, 1st floor, Ador House, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda

« CAMPAIGN: TATA HOUSING GANESHA CELEBRATIONS BeauTiFul is Green It’s no secret that the need of the hour is eco-friendly celebrations and Tata Housing Development Co. Ltd., is trying to bring that into Ganesha celebrations this year with their Beautiful is Green (BIG) campaign. Their aim is to limit the environmental impact of the festival due to the immersion of idols made of POP (which is non-biodegradable) into lakes, rivers and the sea.

Their Eco-Ganesha is a green alternative. Head of marketing services of Tata Housing, Rajeeb K. Dash says, “Tata Housing is pleased to be part of a larger awareness campaign on the significance of the eco-friendly Ganesha celebrations. This is keeping with our commitment to environmental stewardship and conservation. The Beautiful is Green (BIG) platform aims to convert thousands of Ganesha believers into partners of environmental change.”

Awareness is being spread through social media, hoardings, advertisements and websites to urge people in the city to buy green Ganeshas from ratified vendors. You can also join Tata Housing in a beach cleaning drive after the Ganpati visarjan.

Do your little bit by having a green Ganpati this year.

Contact Find out more by logging on to www.face book.com/tatahousing

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sunDaY jam sessions at the local

Most of us might not know about this, but during the 60s Sunday morning meant just one thing — jam sessions at Mumbai’s various bars. Bringing back this concept, The Local is launching Sunday jam sessions which will give you a glimpse of the once-upon-a-time Bombay. This Sunday marks the first session and you can look forward to Flypsyde who will entertain you with a mix of jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Speaking about the concept, music enthusiast and contributing editor at Rolling Stone, Sunil Sampat says, “The golden age of live dance music jam is being brought back at The Local. I am looking forward to the good old days.”

When Every Sunday, noon onwards Where The Local, Opposite Mumbai University, M.G. Road, Fort contact 22671421

Omved is offering a make-your-own-Ganesha kit called Shaadu Ganesha, which provides you with all the necessary tools and a step-by-step video guide to re-enact this tradition at home. It is priced at `520. Omved has also introduced ecofriendly Ganesha idols which start from `560.

Priti Mehta, founder and director of Omved, says, “In synergy with our philosophy of pure natural living, these products are our eco-friendly alternative to the market-made idols that use plaster of Paris, thermocol, plastic and other nonbiodegradable materials.”

Where www.omvedstore.in

sankalP kala Bazaar 2013

artistic limiteD eDition ganPatis BY Dr art + Design

This festive season, Dr Art + Design, dedicated to the manufacturing of art, furniture, lamps and sculptures, introduces Artistic Limited Edition Ganpatis. The sculptures include Red Radiant “Ganesha”, Blessed by “Ganpati”, Incandescent Idol “Omkara” and Divine Diety “Maheshwaram”. Owner of Dr Art + Design, Mitali Bajaj says, “We focus on Indian art and we came up with the concept of eco-friendly limited edition Ganpati sculptures especially for the upcoming festive season and to promote Indian art.”

When Ongoing Where Dr Art + Design, Bajaj Onyx, Ground Floor, 36/37 Union Park, Khar (W) contact www.drartanddesign.com

Sankalp Samaj Utthan Samiti, a Delhi-based NGO that works towards preserving traditional Indian art and craft will be organising the 4th edition of their annual art & craft exhibition, Sankalp Kala Bazaar 2013. Secretary of Sankalp Samaj Utthan Samiti, Santosh Meena says, “Sankalp Samaj Utthan Samiti is a not-for-profit-organisation and all proceeds from the sales go directly to the craftsmen. When a product is purchased from the exhibition, not only do you get a unique handcrafted product, you actively participate in preserving Indian arts and crafts and in sustaining the livelihoods of the craftsmen.”

When September 10 to 14 Where Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Fort

Food

Pizza metro Pizza has neW entries in the menu

Waffles Week at out of the Blue

Make a trip to Out of the Blue as they invite you to their Waffles Week at their Bandra outlet. Chef Juliano Rodrigues says, “As waffles are an international dish, Out of the Blue thought of introducing it at their outlet so that they could provide their customers with varieties of dishes, along with introducing Waffles Week at a discounted rate.” Start your morning with the taste of waffles and a sip of coffee at Out of the Blue as they serve you waffles and coffee at `99 plus taxes as you join in for breakfast every day.

When On till tomorrow, from 7am — 10.30am Where Out of the Blue, 14 Union Park, Khar (W) contact 26003000

Pizza Metro Pizza has included new introductions to their bar and food menu.

The revamped menu gives food aficionados more options to satisfy their palate with dishes such as Minestrone Soup, Insalata Di Pollo, Insalata Primavera, Indianapoli and Indiana. The bar menu consists of new exotic variations in wines, cocktails, shooters, beers, aperitifs, hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. The restaurant and bar has also introduced an all new range of dessert cocktails. Arja Shridhar, owner of Pizza Metro Pizza, says “We have tried to introduce more options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

The revamped food menu is made up in order to please the Indian palate and at the same time not losing out on the authenticity.”

When Ongoing Where Jharna Apartments, BR Ambedkar Road, Khar (W) contact 26485697

Got some dim sum cravings? Make your way to Yauatcha where they have recently launched a new dim sum basket concept which features signature dim sum that are paired with flavoured tea. You can enjoy varieties such as Crystal Dumpling, Chive Dumpling and the Chicken & Prawn Shui Mai. Speaking about the dim sum baskets, chef Tham Guan Yew tells us, “The dim sum basket at Yauatcha Mumbai has been introduced for big groups and families dining at Yauatcha. One can experience delicious dim sum and exotic tea paired perfectly with each other. Those in a rush can have a quick bite over high tea while passing through the Bandra Kurla Complex.” The basket is priced at `550 excluding taxes.

When Ongoing Where Yauatcha, Raheja Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) contact 26448888

Exhibition

Workshop

exPo for senior citizens

effective communications skills WorkshoP

Dignity Foundation is hosting a Dignity Retirement India Expo 2013. This two-day exhibition and event will showcase products and services for 50+ senior citizens along with celebrating World Elders Day and Dignity Annual Day. Dr. Sheilu Sreenivasan, founder president of Dignity Foundation, says, “For the past five years, I will say that the marketplace has elevated senior citizens to the level of a large consumer segment — 100 million strong. This is a good trend because unless business prospects are identified in catering to a consumer segment, there can never be newer products and services addressing senior citizens’ needs. The fact that even in our country products or services are getting customised for this group of the population is a positive trend. And Dignity Foundation is providing a platform through this Retirement EXPO to showcase the same to the senior citizens. To attract senior citizens to come and attend the Expo we have many workshops and empowerment stalls of interest to them.” Entry is free.

When Today and tomorrow, from 11am — 7pm Where Nehru Centre, Grant Road, Annie Besant Road contact 9167732679

art Pieces at BaaYa Design

BAAYA DESIGN is showcasing unique and superlative art pieces created by well-known celebrity artists such as Arzan Khambatta, Brinda Miller, Bina Aziz, Shola Carletti, Gurcharan and Jaya Lamba for a noble cause. Each artist has collaborated with the artisans from BAAYA DESIGN to create one-of-a-kind products. Each piece is an object of art combined with utility such as an art furniture piece or a strikingly sculpted lamp. You can even put in a bid for the art pieces during this week. BAAYA DESIGN extends its support to the NGO Catalysts for Social Action (CSA), which is dedicated to the cause of child welfare and rehabilitation. Founder and managing partner at BAAYA DESIGN, Shibani Jain says, “Through this event we present a collaboration between contemporary and traditional art. Top notch contemporary artists have worked with tribal artists to create one-of-a-kind products that include art furniture, lamps and an art book. These and other products will be auctioned at the upcoming 4th Annual Charity Dinner of CSA and proceeds collected will be utilized for the cause of child welfare.”

Where Raghuvanshi Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Near Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel When September 12 — 19 contact 65210165

Dim sum at Yauatcha

viange Brings its vintage to south mumBai

Viange jewels now will be available at another address in south Mumbai. Viange offers you a variety of vintage products from vintage Chanel earrings to gorgeous vintage Elizabeth Taylor rose earrings, Christian Dior hypnotic poison bracelets and a handful of vintage brooches. The unique thing about vintage jewellery is that since it belongs to an older era, it is not easily available. These pieces have travelled and been worn by women from all over the world and have their own story to tell. Co-owners of Viange, Mehek and Shikha Agarwal, say, “Each piece is beautifully crafted and designed, keeping in mind a woman’s love to look beautiful and be appreciated. Each piece is unique as they remind us of an era of the most beautiful women such as Gabrielle Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Lady Lanvin and many more.”

Where Parvati Villa, Shop No. 5 and 6, Colaba Causeway, Next to Cusrow Baug contact 9820543201

Yatri at gallerY art & soul

This weekend, make your way to Gallery Art & Soul where Nakul Vengsarkar will showcase a blast of colours and spiritual images in the form of a photo exhibition called Yatri. Speaking about his exhibition, Nakul says, “From the dark depths of the Indian sub-continent that borders between religion and spiritual practices far beyond our understanding, I bring to you a vibrant insight to the wandering pilgrim of India.”

When Up to September 10 Where Gallery Art & Soul, Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli contact 24965798

ganesha art exhiBition

To celebrate Lord Ganesha, artist Vijay Belde is exhibiting his Ganesha paintings which showcase the various poses Ganesha is associated with. Curator, Anjali Maheshwari, tells us, “The paintings exhibited in Praise and Prose have been made by the artist specially for this show where he has for the first time broken his pattern of making works of only one particular size.”

When Up to September 7 Where Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point contact 9820140986

celeBrating contemPorarY art

Chemould Prescott Road is celebrating 50 years of contemporary art through a series of five exhibitions— Aesthetic Bind, curated by Geeta Kapur. The first in the series — Subject of Death, pays homage to artist Bhupen Khakhar. Shireen Gandhy Jugalwala from Chemould tells us, “Bhupen Khakhar passed away prior to the opening of Chemould Prescott Road, so we are happy to see Saint Bhupen hanging resplendent in his gallery.”

When Up to October 2 Where Chemould Prescott Road Art Gallery, Queens Mansion, Fort contact 22000211

Grooming and etiquette consultant, Vinita Alvares Fernandes has been a professional in the grooming and service industry for several years. She is conducting a workshop that consists of four half-day sessions that will focus on some key communication areas using hands-on drills, video recordings of the sessions and role play between students.

Key focus points will be effective speech via clarity of thought and concise delivery, the art of impromptu speech, casual conversation and networking skills, listening skills, the ability to sift through subject matter and hone in on the points of interest/importance. Other subjects that she will cover include digital etiquette, positive first impressions and confidence building. The course is priced at `8,000 and registration fee is `500.

Vinita adds, “We have conducted several communication skills workshops and have trained many chief executive operators in the past, today we throw open a chance to all who want to change their professional lives. The workshop includes effective speech, listening skills, digital etiquette and how to create a positive first impression.” The one month program will take place over four Saturdays this month.

When September 7, 14, 21 and 28 Where DBS Office Centers, Raheja Chambers, Nariman Point contact 9821086637

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

« STORE REVIEW: JADE INNANA & YOGACARA

>> Jade has an array of classic and contemporary outfits in a variety of colours

Madhurjya Saikia | HRM

CALLING CINDERELLA J Jade by Monica & Karishma at Kemps Corner boasts of a new evening wear collection called Innana.

Tejasvi Desai ventures in to see just how ‘designer’ the outfits are

ade is the kind of store you’ll stare at from the outside, but seldom have reason to enter, unless of course, a big fat wedding is around the corner. But, the boutique at Kemps Corner gave us an excuse to step inside with the launch of their new line of evening wear. The cosy layout of the boutique has a vintage feel to it, with the collection tastefully lined up against the wooden furnishings.

The Innana collection is a beautiful blend of vintage and modern. The colour palette is classic, whereas the designs are chic and contemporary. You will not find any loud neon or bright reds here. The designers have chosen to play around with a wide range of pastels including peach, turquoise and pink in varying intensities, offset perfectly by the choicest of stones to give the outfits a regal touch. The boutique has a good selection of cocktail dresses, saris and gowns on display, but not enough for you to be spoilt for choice. Jade specialises in customisation and can design an outfit for you from scratch or even make changes to already existing

Where Jade, 11B Girikunj, N.S Patkar Marg, Kemps Corner contact 23870101

Back to our roots

Yogacara is a new wellness centre that promises authentic Ayurvedic treatments and Iyenger yoga to keep you healthy. Dev Goswami visits their outlet in Bandra and tells you why you should too

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hen I first heard about Yogacara, I thought it was just another yoga centre. But, while ‘yoga’ finds a mention in the name and menu, Yogacara is not limited to just yoga workouts.

Yogacara is a wellness centre that aims to utilise traditional Indian medicine and treatments to improve mental and physical health. To discover what sets it apart, you need to chat with owner Radhika Vacchani.

She says that their idea is to offer original, authentic Ayurvedic treatments. And when they say authentic, they don’t just mean the procedure. Radhika gives us an example of how metal healing, spoken about in Ayurveda, is not offered at Yogacara because they cannot be sure of the purity of metals in the market.

So, what does Yogacara offer? They have treatments and therapies for weight loss, age reversal, stress management, detoxification, and health & disease management. They also have massages and yoga classes.

However, at Yogacara, you can’t walk in and

choose a treatment. First, an Ayurvedic doctor analyses your health and tells you what you might be suffering from. Post the analysis, a personalised treatment plan is designed, which aims to cure and/or prevent specific problems that you might be afflicted with.

What we liked most was their dedication towards yoga and ayurveda. They will not recommend treatments you don’t need; in fact, Radhika told us about how they have turned away clients because they did not need therapy.

Apart from wellness, Yogacara offers classes in Hatha yoga, with an emphasis on the Iyengar school. They also has a terrace garden at the end of the studio. Yogacara have developed a unique concept and their sincerity and honesty is easy to spot. Book your appointment now!

>> You’ll only get what you need when you visit the Yogacara centre in Bandra

Where Shoeb Manzil, 1st Floor, New Kant Wadi Road, Off Perry Cross Road, Bandra (W) contact www.yogacara.in

designs on display.

We started browsing through the collection of beautiful gowns and they sat so perfectly on the hangers, that it almost felt that wearing them would mar the beauty of the outfit. If you ever want to pull a Cinderella, head over to this store and you will not be disappointed. One such gown that swept us off our feet was a Blush Gown (`1.08 lakh) made of organza fabric. It was immaculate in beige with an intricate silver design till the bust. A grey sequined strappy gown (`82,450) was also breathtaking with opals adorning the bust, which tapered into a light scatter as the pattern merged into the bottom. The can-can material used at the hem gave the gown a perfect flow. But, that’s the thing, the designs are too elegant with all the sequin work to be worn to just another dinner party. If you have an occasion fancy enough in mind, then you’re in for a treat.

Their collection of cocktail dresses was nothing extraordinary compared to their price tags, although the finishing was perfect. If you want to really indulge, some of them would make for nice brunch outfits.

They range from `20,000 and go up to `40,000.

The saris on the other hand, had a lot of variety and each piece was unique in its own way. Right from the colours and fabrics to the stones, everything about them was divine. Our favourite among the lot was a pre-pleated, beige sari made with French chiffon (`58,800), with a beautiful broach studded with golden stones on the shoulder.

The price range for saris starts at `22,000 and it can go above one lakh.

All in all, the designs and prices both make Jade a boutique in the true sense. If you ever decide to go gown shopping, this should be your first and hopefully last stop.

« NEW LAUNCHES: FIND OUT WHAT’S JUST OUT SS homme’S autumn/Winter collection

Looking to add a unique design to your wardrobe?

Then check out SS Homme’s newest collection of bespoke menswear. While their USP is being able to design a pattern specifically for you from scratch, you can still check out their collection which is a good mix of western and Indian wear.

Price `5,000 onwards Where SS Homme, Deccan Court, SV Road, Bandra (W)

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Where Next to the Mini Cooper showroom, Hasmukh Nagar, Linking Road, Santacruz (W) alcohol served Yes (only on weekends for now) Pint of beer `200 Price `2,500 (without alcohol) contact 26615212

>> (Clockwise from left) The Tenderloin Carpaccio, pasta dishes and Balsamico marinated rocket leaves salad are all good orders. The interiors are inviting and bright

Class act Rhea Dhanbhoora brings you her verdict about some of the gourmet products at food store, Country of Origin in Juhu

U Madhurjya Saikia | HRM

nassuming in Sun-n-Sand, Country of Origin doesn’t look fancy from the outside. It’s small, with glass doors, standard pastry counters and an interesting wooden bench flanked by an ornate mirror. Unlike its bigger store in South Mumbai, this little outlet serves as a one-stop-shop for most of the hotel’s gourmet food loving clientele. Several walk-ins browse around, picking up a pastry or two — sometimes even an entire pack of the Basilur tea they stock. Honey and jams are available but the spices and flavours are missing, which you hardly notice because of the emphasis on their sweet treats.

From pillar to post, Country of Origin is stocked with goodies that look even more tempting thanks to the packaging. The Red Velvet cookies (`180) are an interesting spin on the city’s latest go-to

ALL GOOD If you’re up for a little indulgence, Glynda Alves recommends you visit newly opened Two One Two All Day in Santacruz

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ometimes, it pays to have good with the right woody notes and an neighbours. And for Mumbai’s indulgent creamy consistency. The newest eatery, Two One Two All corn soup was good too, with a slight Day, it seems to have worked tang that complemented the sweet out really well. Beyond the glass façade corn well.

Our tummies nicely warmed up, we is the classy Mini Cooper showroom, which is perhaps the highlight of this placed an order for the Balsamico otherwise typically styled deli. While marinated rocket leaves salad (`390), the overall ambience is welcoming Tenderloin Carpaccio (`475), Truffle and airy (we love the ample space Fries (`575) and Crab Farci (`575). The between tables), the sheer loveliness salad with its sharp rocket leaves, of gazing into the adjacent showroom poached pear and oh-my-gosh-thiswill have patrons scrambling for a seat must-be-love goat’s cheese croutons by the tall glass windows. If you can was a salad extraordinaire! The manage to tear your eyes away from Carpaccio was beautifully presented the cars, you’ll notice a few quirky and as pleasing to the palate. The fries items dotting the predominantly did seem a little pricey, but the portion is large and though it would be very wooden and beige deli.

Coming to the food, the menu is heavy for just two people, it’s a good vast, with typically European fare and appetiser for a larger group. The crab a few Mediterranean touches thrown was also well-presented, with a subtle in. My dinner companion and I started flavour. With the way things were our meal with the Wild Mushroom going, we couldn’t help but order a few Cappuccino and the Oven Roasted more appetisers. So, we ordered the American Corn Soup (both `325). BBQ Spiced Chicken Wings (`475) and Both soups were served at the perfect the Mushroom Ragout (`250). Such a temperature, which is important in good decision! The blue cheese cut my books because burning my tongue through the sweetness of the wings pretty much ruins the rest of my meal. very well and the baked puff pastry The mushroom soup was delicious, dish is a must-have.

Our main course consisted of Truffle Pasta (`2,300) and the Chilean Sea Bass (`2,300). While you might think the prices are steep, the dishes are value for money and such a good treat.

The pasta was warm, creamy and the truffle delicately flavoured the sauce.

The bass, on a bed of prawn risotto, was served with fresh vegetables and had a lovely summery flavouring — fresh and bursting with flavour.

Dessert comprised of an Opera Cake and the Raspberry Cheesecake.

The former was good but really, it didn’t have much of a chance next to the best slice of cheesecake I’ve eaten.

Not too sweet with an explosion of tart raspberry, this easily makes it to my list of foods where calories do not matter.

The great thing about the food here is the balance. Every dish we sampled was a perfect meeting of flavours.

Executive chef Mikhail Shahani deserves a thumbs up for that. Don’t think it can get any better? Well, come December Two One Two All Day will have and al fresco area with a wood fire pizza oven. If the pizzas are anything like the food we had here, we can’t wait!

Where Shop No 1, Sun-n-Sand Hotel, 39 Juhu Beach, Juhu contact 26244422

>> Try the Hazelnut pastry (inset) at Country of Origin (top) flavour, but a bit pricey for just two. The Chocolate Fondant (`200) was a bit floury, but the molten centre and burst of coffee made sure that was forgotten. If you’re looking to invest in your sweet tooth, pick up a jar of their Red Velvet (`875). A family of four can comfortably share it, though you will be fighting over the frosting.

The Hot Chocolate Spoons (`80), hot chocolate squares solidified onto plastic spoons, sold with signature paper cups, make for a guilty midnight snack. The Chocolate Syringes (`210), which are essentially chocolate shots packaged in plastic syringes, are nice, but not spectacular. Their cinnamon and vanilla waffles (`40) are a good buy.

The new additions didn’t disappoint and what took the cake was that you don’t have to be willing to spend a pretty penny to get a taste of their delightful service and quaint packaging. And, ending on an even sweeter note, Bandra residents will be happy to know that a new branch has opened up opposite Salt Water Café.

WhaT’s cooKing?

We tell our readers (that’s you!) what they can look forward to on the food front...

Trader Vic’s Mai Tai lounge, Kurla

Trader Vic’s Mai Tai lounge, which has been brought to India by JSM Pvt. Ltd., is on an expansion spree with its second outlet opening in Mumbai at Phoenix Market City, Kurla. The Polynesianthemed lounge’s menu includes dishes such as Trader’s Summer Rolls, Baked Spinach and Potato Dip, Cho Cho Skewers, Island Rice and inspired desserts such as the Polynesian Snowball and the Spiced Poached Pineapple. While the menu looks interesting, you can expect to read our verdict on the lounge soon.

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Afternoon Despatch & Courier Special

GUESS WHO’S BACK? Actor Shilpa Shirodkar, who bid adieu to stardom and walked to the altar with UK-based merchant banker in 2000, now returns to her first love — acting, with Ek Mutthi Aasmaan where she plays the lead protagonist Kamala Bai. In an exclusive conversation with Rohit Pramar she talks about her character, show and much more

MUMBAI MUMBAI| |FRIDAY, FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER03, 6, 2010 2013

What kept you away from acting all this time?

I got married in 2000 and then I moved abroad. I was travelling a lot. And then I had my daughter who now is nine-years-old. So, all this kept me busy and I didn’t realise how time passed. Also, since I was based abroad, I didn’t have many opportunities.

What did you miss the most?

Since I am a very content person, I didn’t miss anything much. I’ve always been busy and happy with whatever I have.

Why now? What made you choose this show?

Honestly speaking, it was never a conscious effort to make a comeback. I have been back in India for three years now but, when my manager called me to talk about the show, he insisted that I read the script. I read it and loved it. The concept of the show is very different. The show is based on the life of domestic help and the turbulence their children and family go through.

Tell us about your role.

I’m playing the role of Kamala who is a domestic worker. It’s a very important role.

She is a very practical woman. However, she doesn’t want her children to be like her. She wants them to learn and find a better occupation. Neither is she embarrassed to admit the fact that she works as a domestic worker. She is very hard-working.

What are the shows that you like to watch?

In the 90s I used to love Banegi Apni Baat. I even followed that show when I was abroad.

Then there was this one show called Kumkum. I used to like it. Currently, I love Dance India Dance. My daughter and I love to watch it together.

>> Travelling as a student will be much cheaper if you read our article

Student travels Whether it’s within the country or around the world, a student ID can get you a variety of discounts, says Sameer Bharde

Are you a student who’s looking to travel but is scared of running low on pocket-money? Well, the solution actually lies... well, in your pocket! Your student ID card can get you a number of discounts across the world as well as within India. Read on to know more about it.

air travel

>> Shilpa with her on-screen daughter Mehnaaz, who she tells us is sweet and quite mature to work with How is it working with eight-year-old Mehnaaz who plays your daughter in the show?

She is a very sweet girl. She is also very mature. What I really like about her is that she’s always ready to learn and listen.

Filmmakers you’d like to work with...

Times have changed and so has the way of filmmaking. I guess from Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap to Anurag Basu, they all make nice films. There’s so much talent around but I would love to work with them all. No film is big or small as long as it’s made with passion and feeling. Same can be said for actors and filmmakers. *Ek Mutthi Aasmaan airs every Monday to Friday at 7pm on Zee TV.

You can avail a flat 50% off on the base fare at both JetKonnect and Air India for flights within India.

If you are studying abroad, Thomas Cook offers all US bound flight base fares from `21,500, UK and Europe from `9,800 and Canada from `23,000. Air India and British Airlines offer an increase in baggage limit by around 20 to 25kgs.

amusement park discounts Essel World and Water Kingdom have a flat 50% off on the entry fee for students.

international id card If you have an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), you can avail of great discounts across the world (and even in India). With this card you can get

discounts on air fares, hostels, restaurants, magazines, cafés, multiplexes and game ranges world over.

Bus & train passes Being a student has its benefits while travelling in the city as well. In Mumbai, for example, you can get a first class local train pass for a 50% discount if you are a student.

restaurant offers Certain restaurants, such as Thaiban in Mumbai, Grubshup and Swig in Pune, offer set discounts for students. At Thaiban, a meal for one person can cost up to `600, but if you are a student you can get a five-course set meal for `300. Also, if you have an ISIC card, you can use it to avail discounts at outlets of restaurant chains such as Domino’s Pizza, Mocha and Café Coffee Day.

Gyms If you’re studying away from the city, don’t miss out on your workout. Most gyms run student offers. Gold’s Gym outlets have a 50% off for all students. O2 gym offers an additional 5% off.

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YEAR ONE

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Zed, a prehistoric would-be hunter, eats from a tree of forbidden fruit and is banished from his tribe, accompanied by Oh, a shy gatherer. On their travels, they meet Cain and Abel on a fateful day, stop Abraham from killing Isaac, become slaves, and reach the city of Sodom where their tribe is now enslaved. Zed and Oh are determined to rescue the women they love, Maya and Eema. Standing in their way is Sodom’s high priest and the omnipresent Cain. Zed tries to form an alliance with Princess Innana, which may backfire. Can an inept hunter and a smart but slender and diffident gatherer become heroes and make a difference? HBO, 7.30 p.m.

UNDER THE DOME

SOAPS & SERIALS

Under The Dome tells the story of residents in a small town which suddenly and inexplicably finds itself cut off from the rest of the world by a huge dome. In this week’s episode Big Jim forms a manhunt for Barbie after he convinces the town that he’s the one with blood on his hands. He turns the town against Barbie when the truth about his past is revealed. Meanwhile, Maxine makes it personal when she confronts Barbie’s closest ally, on this thrilling new episode. Big CBS Love, 10 p.m .

ONE TREE HILL

Nathan, Julian, Mouth, Skills, James and Chuck go camping.

Back in Tree Hill, Haley, Brooke and Quinn enjoy some “special” brownies. Meanwhile, Clayton continues to deal with his mourning issues and Dan has nightmares about a dying boy. Star World, 10 p.m .

UP CLOSE & DANGEROUS

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

INDIAN OCEAN WITH SIMON REEVE

In his most exotic and extreme adventure yet, Simon Reeve travels around the edge of the beautiful Indian Ocean. The extraordinary adventure takes Simon to 16 countries, as he braves the horrors of frontline conflict in Mogadishu in Somalia and visits the beautiful Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles. On his journey Simon travels by boat, car, train and plane. He encounters pirates, dives with sharks, patrols with Dutch Special Forces, goes underwater spear-fishing, dines in an underwater restaurant, stumbles into a seedy drug-den. Discover y, 9 p.m .

TECH TOYS 360

Tech Toys 360 features the most progressive and inspiring innovations from around the globe. From groundbreaking super-

Under The Dome, Big CBS Love, 10 p.m.

cars to glass pool tables to high-speed motorcycles - meet the creators, designers, and engineers behind these revolutionary technologies. Discover y Science, 9 p.m .

JAI JAI JAI BAJRANGBALI

Hanuman is about to kill Lankini when Narad appears before him and stops him, saying that this will make destiny’s plan go haywire. He tells him Lankini’s story of how she was a Gandharva who was cursed by Saptarishis to serve the Asurs for distracting them. Sah ara One, 8.30 p.m.

KAUN BANGEGA CROREPATI

In tonight’s curtain raiser episode, host Amitabh Bachchan will be seen crooning with Bollywood’s most popular playback singer Sonu Nigam. The singer will sing a medley of Bachchan’s most popular songs. Sony T V, 8.30 p.m.

CID

One Day Shreya’s college friend Divya comes to Shreya telling that her family has been killed by someone and she needs help.

Shreya along with Daya go to Divya’s house and finds 3 dead bodies.. Divya had seen the killer who was wearing a tattoo in his hand and cops somehow reach the killer but he was found dead by the cops.. he is Varun who was good friends with Shreya during college days… Shreya tells cops that she is herself shocked that why Varun will harm Divya. Sony T V, 10 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

MERI AAWAZ SUNO

Sushil Kumar lives a middle-class lifestyle in Riksapur in the District of Bhagalpur, located in a country called Mundustan, along with his widowed mom, Kamini, an unmarried sister, Shobha, and his pregnant wife, Sunita. Shobha falls in love with a wealthy man named Kumar, introduces him to her family, gets their approval and gets married. Shortly thereafter she disappears, and the Kumar family realize that Shobha has been abducted by her husband, who belongs to a gang of of women-kidnappers. Sushil is determined to find her whereabouts, gets a job with the Police as a Sub-Inspector, does his work honestly and diligently and is publicly honored. Filmy, 9 p.m.

VAASTAV- THE REALITY

Certain incidents in one’s life, can sometimes change the course of one’s entire life. Sanjay Dutt plays the role of a man trying to make two ends meet by living an honest life, when he is caught unawares in the web of the underworld. Vaastav is about his internal conflict between what he wants to achieve in life and what destiny has in store for him. Sanjay Dutt won the Filmfare Award for the best actor in the year 1999 for Vaastav…. and the movie is a must see. Max, 9 p.m.

SPIDERMAN 3

Peter Parker has finally managed to piece together the oncebroken parts of his life, maintaining a balance between his relationship with Mary-Jane and his responsibility as Spider-Man. But more challenges arise for our young hero. Peter’s old friend Harry Obsourne has set out for revenge against Peter; taking up the mantle of his late father’s persona as The New Goblin, and Peter must also capture Uncle Ben’s real killer, Flint Marko, who

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara 3.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 4.00 Saraswati Chandra 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Junior MasterChefUstaadon Ka Tadka 5.30 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Gahr Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum. 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Saraswati Chandra P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Indiana Jones And The Radiers of the Lost Ark, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

has been transformed into his toughest foe yet, the Sandman. All hope seems lost when suddenly Peter’s suit turns jet-black and greatly amplifies his powers. But it also begins to greatly amplify the much darker qualities of Peter’s personality that he begins to lose himself to. Pi x, 9 p.m .

FLINTSTONES IN VIVA ROCK VEGAS

The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred hoping to court the lovely Wilma. Nothing will stand in the way of love, except for the conniving Chip Rockefeller who is the playboy born in Baysville but who has made it in the cutthroat town of Rock Vegas. Will Fred win Wilma’s love? Starring Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, Kristen Johnston. Zee Stu dio, 8.35 p.m.

TERE MERE PHERE

Rahul Bhasin and his wife, Pooja, bicker and quarrel in an airplane bound from Gaggal to Shimla, resulting in a riot, forcing the pilot to take the plane back. In order to escape police scrutiny, the duo flee in their recreation vehicle, and are joined by an irate gun-toting male, Jai Dhumal, who blames them for the delay in getting to his wedding with Muskaan. They are compelled to take him and recollect events that led to love-at-firstsight, a quick marriage, and a honey-moon to Himachal Pradesh via plane and then by a recreation vehicle, gifted by Rahul’s maternal uncle, that soon turns into a nightmare. B4U, 8 p.m.

ZEE TV

LISTING

P.M. 2.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 2.30 Ek Muthi Aasman 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 DID Super Moms 6.00 Jodha Akbar 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Pavitra Rishta.

9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi

8.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga.

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

11.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30

SAB TV

Taarak Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta Ka… Taatak Mehta…

Baal Veer Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah

ZEE CAFÉ

Pretty Little Liars Lost Just for Laughs Lost Pretty Little Liars Body of Proof The Big Bang Theory Lost Pretty Little Liars Body of Proof

BIG CBS LOVE

7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Game 90210 Game Entertainment Tonight Dexter Game Rules of Engagement 90210 Entertainment Tonight Rules of Engagement Game 90210 Under The Domer Game

P.M. 1.30 4.00 6.00 8.30 10.30 11.00

Crime Petrol Dastak Indian Idol Junior Aashiqui 2: Film Kaun Banega Crorepati CID Crime Patrol

DISCOVERY

Lost Treasure Hunters History of the World Wild Connections Food Factory What Happened Next How do They Do It Destroyed In Seconds Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve 10.00 Gator Boys 11.00 Man vs Wild

DISCOVERY KIDS

P.M. 1.00 3.00 4.30 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00

The Amazing Spiez Transformers Prime Kids vs Film Wild Kratts Amazing Spiez 1001 Nights Sally Bollywood Adventures of Tintin Transformers Prime

SONY TV

DDI (Main Channel) Science Magazine News in Marathi Jini Ani Mini Aatmbhan Mazi Maye News in Marathi Mahacharcha Krishi Vidya Swastha Bharat News in Marathi Dial 100 Mohini News Samachar Buniyaad Saraswatichandra BARFI: Film. Ranbir

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M. 12.15 2.17 4.35 6.55 9.00

STARMOVIES

Van Helsing The Incredible Hulk Safe House Rise of the Planet of the Apes Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark 11.20 Lockout A.M. 6.50 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 10.30 Up! P.M. 1.15 2.50 4.35 6.00

7.30 9:00 9.30 10.00

11.35

HBO

The Hangover Part II Contagion Old Dogs Stomp The Yard: Homecoming Year One Higher Power Follow Me Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows

A.M. 8.00 Dolphin Tale 9.55 101 Dalmatians 11.40 Puss In Boots

Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

10.30 Punarvivaah 11.00 Jodha Akbar P.M. 2.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

LIFE OK

Best of Savdhana India Gustakh Dil Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Savitri Do Dil…Ek Jaan Junoon-Aisi Nafrat, To Kaisa Ishq 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India

COLORS

P.M. 1.30 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 2.30 Gustakh Dil 3.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 3.30 Do Dil..Ek Jaan 4.00 Shapath 5.00 Best of Savadhaan India 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Savitri 9.00 Do Dil…Ek Jaan 9.30 Junoon-Aisi Nafrat, To Kaisa Ishq 10.00 Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 2.30 Haunted Nights 3.00 Sitapur Ki Geeta: Film.

Hema Malini 6.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 6.30 Jhilmil Sitaron ka Aangan Hoga 7.00 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.30 Best of Haunted Nights

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali, Sahara One, 8.30 p.m.

Chashmah Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

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

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 1.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30

8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

River Monsters Animal Planet’s A to Z The Big Scheme Biggest and Baddest Yeh Mera India Ultimate Killers Up Close and Dangerous River Monsters Yeh Mera India Animal Planet’s A To Z Wild Recon

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.05 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.10 7.35 8.00 8.20 8.30 9.30 10.00

P.M. 2.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

STAR WORLD

One Tree Hills Revenge 2 Broke Girls Two And A Half Men Revenge One Tree Hills Grey’s Anatomy 2 Broke Girls The Front Row with Anupama Chopra 9.00 Revenge 10.00 One Tree Hill 11.00 Breaking Bad

4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00

The year is 1936. A professor who studies archeology named Indiana Jones is venturing in the jungles in South America searching for a golden statue. Unfortunately, he sets off a deadly trap doing so, miraculously, he escapes. Then, Jones hears from a museum curator named Marcus Brody about a biblical artifact called The Ark of the Covenant, which can hold the key to humanly existence. Jones has to venture to vast places such as Nepal and Egypt to find this artifact. However, he will have to fight his enemy Renee Belloq and a band of Nazis in order to reach it. Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

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DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.15 8.30

Samachar.

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

Samachar Focus News Night Samachar News Night

10.00 Kids vs Film 10.30 Wild Kratts 11.00 1001 Nights

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 Monsters Inside Me 3.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 4.00 Heavy Metal Task Force 4.50 Food Detectives 5.15 How It’s Made 6.00 Weaponology 7.00 Mythbusters 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Tech Toys 360 10.00 Weaponology 11.00 Monsters Inside Me

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 Food Tech 3.00 History Untamed 4.00 Freddie Flintoff vs The World 5.00 Ice Road Truckers 6.00 Invention Intervention 6.30 Pawn Stars 7.00 Dynamo 8.00 History Untamed 9.00 Shark Wranglers 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Ancient Aliens 11.30 Invention Intervention

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

IC 814 Air Hijack Emergency Room Most Amazing Moments Ultimate Animal Countdown Speed kills Most Amazing Moments Dangerous Encounters Stuntmen of Bollywood Breakout Taboo

STAR CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 Cricket Extra 2.45 Australia Tour of England 2013 1st ODI 10.30 Cricket Extra 11.00 T20 Dhamaka

ESPN

Barfi, DDI, 10 p.m.

10.00 Aamne Samne 10.30 Raat Saddhe Dus 11.00 Khel Samachar

P.M. 1.25 FIA F1 World Championship 2013 3.00 Jai Ho 5.00 Pak Tour of India 12/13 1st ODI 5.25 FIA F1 World C’ship 2013 7.00 T20 Dhamaka 8.00 Champions League Twenty 12 h/ls 9.00 Inside Grand Prix 2013 10.00 Jai Ho 10.30 ICC Champions Trophy 13 h/ls-India v WI

P.M. 1.00 3.45 6.15 8.35

ZEE STUDIO

National Treasure Back To The Future The Break Up The Flinstones In Viva Rock Vegas 10.30 The Stepfather A.M. 10.20 Air Bud P.M. 12.35 2.45 4.42 6.58 9.00 11.59 A.M. 8.40 10.28

A.M 8.00 Johnny I Love You: Sanjay Dutt

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 12.00 Gammat Jammat: Sachin 3.00 Sasu Numbari Jawai Dus Numbari: Makrand A 6.00 Ashi Hi Banwabanvi: Ashok Saraf 9.00 Dhoomshan 2013

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 8.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 7.30

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroches The Regular Show Adventure Time Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Oggy Special Oggy Ki Olli Roll No 21 Max Steel Johnny Test Adventure Time

Scooby Doo and The Monster of Mexico 9.00 Oggy and the Cockroachess 11.00 Gon P.M. 1.00 4.00 5.00 6.30 8.00

POGO

Chhota Bheem Marathon Mr Bean Raju Dholakpurwala Chhota Bheem Marathon Taaru Maaru Hagemaru Special

PIX

Destination London The Taking of Pelham 21 Jump Street The Spy Next Door Spiderman 3 The Tuxedo Ninja The Spy Next Door

STAR GOLD

Spiderman 3, Pix, 9 p.m.

P.M. 12.00 Swarg: Govinda 2.55 Jung: Mithun C 5.40 Suno Sasurjee: Ameesha Patel 9.00 Golimar A.M. 10.10 IIFA Awards 2013

MAX

P.M. 1.00 Chandni: Vinod Khanna 5.30 Bunny The Hero: Allu Arjun 9.00 Vaastav-The Reality: Sanjay Dutt A.M. 7.00 Karan Arjun: Salman Khan 10.30 Khakee: Akshay Kumar

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.50 Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hain Kahein: Fardeen Khan 6.15 Arjun 9.00 Arya-Ek Deewana: Allu A

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Yeh Hai Jalwa: Salman Khan 5.30 Bidaai: Jeetendra 9.00 Gunehgar: Mithun, Pooja Bhatt A..M. 10.25 Zordaar: Govinda, Mandakini

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Yehi Hai Zindai: Sanjeev Kumar 3.00 Holi Aayi Re: Shatrughan Sinha 6.00 Pataal Bhairavi: Jeetendra 9.00 Meri Aawaz Suno: Jeetendra, Hema Malini A.M. 9.00 Yahaan: Jimmy Shergill

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Hattrick: Kunal Kapoor 4.00 Black Don: Mohanlal 8.00 Tere Mere Phere: Vijay Patak 11.00 Tanhai: Shatrughan Sinha

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

Vaastav, Max, 9 p.m.

9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.30

Pokemon Takeshi’s Castle Sunaina MAD

Chhota Bheem Soori Poori MAD Jaado Jhamela Special Chor Chor Special

DISNEY CHANNEL

6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

Doraemon Hamtaro Phineas and Ferb Doraemon 3 Magical Swordsmen Doraemon Hamtaro Dorameon Best of Luck Nikki Disney Q S2 Shake It Up Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Disney Q

P.M. 2.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 10.00

Kiteretsu Splatalot Super Robot Iron Man AA Spiderman Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Spiderman Hulk VR Troopers

DISNEY XD

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BUSINESS

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

TOP VIEW RBI has also started on the right note. If it considers a little bit of reduction in interest rates, there will be more liquidity. I think that will be useful for the growth of the industry.

Minister Of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Praful Patel

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Nirmal Bang calls a ‘Buy’ on Escorts CMP: Rs. 85 Target Rs. 103

Markets Flare

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (September 6, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY The Nifty rose substantially on Thursday (September 05, 2013) a net 144.85 points (2.66%) and closed at the 5592 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 5553 points level. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s low at the 5625 points level at 9.21 a.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 2.05 p.m. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 5552 points level at 2.20 p.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 71 points and closed just below the psychologically important 5600 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 33 were gainers, 16 were losers and 1 remained unchanged. Substantial buying was seen realty, consumer durables, PSU and capital goods stocks, while selling was seen in IT, technology and healthcare stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 29.12%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 936 were gainers, 407 were losers and 56 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator has risen above the slow D line (positive and a buy signal).

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

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line but both lines are converging (positive if it continues).

The ADX is falling while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5240 points level.

The next support is at the 5191 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 5604 points level. The next resistance is at the 5695 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 = 5590 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 5556; Support (2) = 5519 Resistance (1) = 5627 Resistance (2) = 5661.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive white body candle on substantially higher volumes. The body of this candle is above and outside the body of the previous candle indicating a range expansion and acceleration. This is positive. Further, the index has crossed above the 25 days moving average.

The index is now above the 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters, which were neutrally trended, have now turned positive. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Incidentally, the index is approaching a major resistance level at the 5604 points level. (The index tested that level intra-day, yesterday) There is a possibility that it could find some resistance there. However, if it crosses above it then a further rise can be expected. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 5481) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 5424) Positive.

Has crossed above its 25-day average (at 5515) Positive.

Is below its 200-day average (at 5833) Negative.

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

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

Escorts has seen management changes in the past one year. Management had prepared a road map for the company where it had outlined various initiatives which would ultimately lead to improvement in the EBITDA margins of the company 3x from the levels of ~5 percent. Management has also shifted focus towards the higher margin yielding higher HP segment which now contributes more than 50 percent of sales. The change in product mix, determination to target higher levels of profitability by focusing on cost discipline (manpower and raw material cost) has started yielding results in the form of improvement in the company’s performance from the last 2-3 quarters.

We expect Escorts to witness a CAGR growth of 24.6 percent in EBITDA and 51.4 percent in profitability over FY12-FY14E leading to an improvement in its RoE from 4.3 percent in FY12 to 8.9 percent in FY14E and RoCE to improve from 6.1 percent in FY12 to 9.5 percent in FY14E. At CMP, the stock trades at an attractive multiple of 6.7x and 5.8x its FY13E and FY14E EPS of Rs11.9 and Rs13.7 respectively. Assigning a target multiple of 7.5x on FY14E we arrive at a target price of Rs 103 indicating an upside of 28.7 percent from current levels. We recommend to BUY the stock at current levels.

Centrum calls a ‘Buy’ on NMDC CMP: Rs. 122 Target Rs. 145

We see volume traction continuing in NMDC with better logistics in Chhattisgarh and higher demand by customers post sharp price cuts. We now expect sales volumes of 29MT (vs 27.5MT earlier) in FY14E, up ~10% YoY. We continue to maintain our view of an up-move in fines prices in H2FY14 on the back of increase in end product prices (sponge iron, pellets), recent iron ore price increases by Orissa miners and better seasonal demand from buyers. Possible reductions in export duty and railway freight for exports are other potential triggers. We revise our EBITDA estimates upwards by 11.6% each for FY14E/15E and reiterate Buy with an upward revised target price of Rs145.

Valuation and risks – maintain Buy: We remain structurally positive on the company on account of low cost operations, strong free cash flow generation and healthy balance sheet. The stock continues to trade at attractive valuations of 3.7x FY15E EV/EBITDA. Strong dividend yield of 7% is an added plus. We value the company at 5x FY15E EV/EBITDA to arrive at a target price of Rs145. Maintain Buy. Risks to our call include lower volumes in H2FY14, lower prices and unfavourable use of the cash pile.

HDFC Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on Suven Life Sciences CMP: Rs. 47 Target Rs. 57

Investment Rationale: Large players in CRAMS space: Suven’s main thrust is in Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS). Suven’s CRAMS is in existence since 1991 serving as many as 22 global Life Science and Fine Chemical Companies by developing and supplying cost effective Pharmaceutical and Agro Chemical Intermediates for New Chemical Entities (NCE’s) meeting world standards of Quality, Speed and Respect for Environment.

With more than 360 projects completed and 57 projects being undertaken, Suven’s client list includes 22 global life sciences majors. More than 65% revenues in this segment are accrued from US and Europe. The CRAMS business has grown at a CAGR of over 50% over FY10-13 to Rs.227.6 cr.

Under CRAMS, Suven works with the innovator company when the underlying molecule is in the clinical trial stages.

Conclusion: Suven, a pioneer in Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS), has successfully leveraged its R&D expertise and relationships with top MNC pharmaceutical firms by venturing into drug discovery and development support (DDDSS) and collaborative research partner (CRP) services. Suven derives strength primarily from the experienced promoter and management team, established track record under CRAMS with reputed clientele, strong Research & Development (R&D) competency, growing scale of operations with improving profitability margins and satisfactory gearing levels over the period. With its strong business model and operating leverage, the company is likely to be one of the key beneficiaries of an improved global outsourcing environment.

According to our estimates, company is likely to clock a revenue growth of 43.5% in FY14E. EBIDTA margins are expected to be at 28.9% level in FY14E with PAT margins at 18.1%. Further, we estimate company to report EPS of Rs.5.7 in FY14E. At CMP of Rs.41.0, the stock is trading at 7.2x FY14E EPS of Rs.5.7. We feel investors could buy the stock at CMP and add on dips to Rs.34 (6x FY14E EPS) for sequential targets of Rs.48.6 (8.5x FY14E EPS) and Rs.57 (10x FY14E EPS) over the next 1-2 quarters.

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Moody’s Downgrades Subdebt Ratings Of 11 Indian Banks NEWS FLASH

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oody’s Investors Service yesterday downgraded subordinated debt ratings of 11 Indian banks, including SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.

The subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt ratings of eight public sector banks and three private lenders were lowered following a review that started on June 3, Moody’s said in a statement.

The senior obligation ratings of the banks and their stand-alone baseline credit assessments were not affected, it said. The other banks affected are Axis Bank, Bank

of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Syndicate Bank and Union Bank of India.

The downgrade reflects the increasing international trend of imposing losses on holders of subdebt securities (creditor “bail-in”) as a pre-condition for distressed banks to receive government support, Moody’s said. As a consequence, Moody’s assumes that Indian government support is less likely to be forthcoming for the holders of such securities.

“The global financial crisis has demonstrated that support can be provided selectively, with the costs

being shared with subordinated creditors of a bank, without triggering any contagion, as it was previously feared,” Moody’s Vice President Gene Fang said in the statement.

Moody’s analysis observes that India has a modern and progressive approach to bank regulation. There is no explicit legal power allowing Indian regulators to selectively impose losses on subdebt holders outside of a liquidation process.

However, as a member of the G20 and Financial Stability Board (FSB), India could move towards adopting a bank resolution framework that imposes losses on subordinated debt holders, it said.

Rupee Will Correct Itself, Growth Will Bounce Back: FM

By A Business Reporter

rection will take place”, he said, winding up a discussion on the first eeking to dispel the perception batch of supplementary demands of gloom and pessimism, Fi- for grants which was later passed by nance Minister P Chidambaram voice vote.

The value of rupee depends upon yesterday asserted in the Lok Sabha that rupee will correct itself and the various macro-economic factors like fiscal deficit, current account growth will bounce back.

Conceding that economy is going deficit and inflation, he said, adding through a period of stress, he said, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the government has been taking has said some of the corrections in corrective steps to check rupee the value of rupee were the mostneeded adjustments. slide.

“If inflation is high, if our fiscal “The value of rupee is indeed a matter of concern...Rupee must deficit is high and if our current acfind its appropriate level...We think count deficit is high...It will necesit has overshot its value. Rupee cor- sarily mean correction in the value

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of rupee...(However) the correction is the over-correction. It has overshot its true value. The rupee is more undervalued than it should be,” he said. The rupee touched all time low of 68.80 to a dollar last month but since then it has strengthened.

Disappointed over decline in growth in the first quarter of 2013-14 to 4.4% from 5.4% during the corresponding period last year, he said, “We should (not) give room to gloom and pessimism.

These ups and downs will happen in the life of a country, we will bounce back”.

Owing to the increase in inventory levels...

Mumbai Developers Will Find It Difficult To Raise Property Prices

By Mayura Shanbaug

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BUSINESS

evelopers in Mumbai will increasingly find it difficult to raise property prices, owing to the increase in inventory levels, subdued demand with no immediate improvement in the near future, and uncertain macro environment, believe experts in the industry.

“Declining affordability and high economic uncertainty are the twin reasons, which would cause property prices in Mumbai to remain subdued, in the near and medium term,” ICRA has said in its research report on Mumbai’s real estate market. This, despite the fact, that while affluence levels are highest in Mumbai, only 13% of Mumbai’s tax payers own a house, compared to 40% in Bengaluru and 17% in Hyderabad, indicating to a large latent potential.

The capital rates in the city’s real estate market have remained largely firm in the past, supported by limited supply as well increasing cost pressures, ICRA noted. How-

ever, peripheral areas of Thane, Navi Mumbai, would continue to report healthy development as well as traction in the affordable housing segment, given the lower ticket sizes.

Although RBI in June 2013, has lowered the risk weightage on loans extended to developers for residential projects to 75% from 100%, which could have provided some breather on interest rate front, the increase in base rate and recent tightening in the liquidity, has nullified the impact to a large extent.

Moreover, most of the banks have increased their base rates in the recent past, which in-turn would lead to an increase in acquisition cost for the buyers thereby resulting in slower off-take.

ICRA has noted that considering less rigid regulatory environment coupled with their larger risk appetite, NBFCs have benefited, owing to slowdown in the banking sector’s lending to the real estate sector. There has been an average growth of 18% in the real estate loan

book of NBFCs as on FY2012; with as much as 40% to 50% growth rate for certain NBFCs. Structured Deals in addition to plain vanilla funding is another option which NBFCs have been adopting. In contrast, the ratio of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Loans to the Total Loan Book for the Banking sector, reduced to 2.4% as on March 2013, as compared to 2.9% two years back, after peaking at 3.5% in June 2009. The liquidity position of real estate developers has thus been aggravated by the increasing difficulty in accessing bank funding.

ICRA has noted that although Development Control Regulations (DCR) have been revised, and project approvals have started flowing in the system, the approval process itself is yet to gather momentum characteristic of earlier years. Earlier, the real estate market in Mumbai had come to a near standstill in terms of new launches owing to abrupt ceasing of approval process by the regulatory authority, the MCGM.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Morgan Stanley Slashes Sensex Target To 18,200

American brokerage Morgan Stanley yesterday slashed its Sensex target for the next 12 months to 18,200, citing weakening macro fundamentals of the economy.

“We cut our Sensex earnings growth estimates from 10.5% to 4.1% for this fiscal and from 19% to 12.7% for the next. The new 12-month forward Sensex target is 18,200. Given the tail risks, we underscore our bear case - a 14% fall in the Sensex with a 35% probability,” Morgan Stanley India head Ridham Desai said in a note.

Government Ignored Warnings On Trade Deficit In 2011-12

Industry body Assocham yesterday said the government ignored warnings thrown up by worsening economic indicators, particularly trade deficit, which rose by a staggering 49% during 2011-12, leading to the present crisis of unsustainable current account deficit. “The trade deficit between 2010-11 and 2011-12 increased by as much as 49%, still there was no sign of concern visible either in the Commerce Ministry or in the Finance Ministry at that point of time,” Assocham said in a study.

Expect Rajan To Cut Rates, Boost Growth And Spur Investments

Lauding the pro-reforms approach adopted by RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, industry body CII yesterday expressed the hope that the central bank would shift towards an expansionary monetary policy by cutting interest rates to stimulate growth. “The pro-reforms approach adopted in the speech has sent a strong signal that the RBI would take significant steps to re-invigorate growth in the economy.

Emerging Market Output Edges Higher In Aug; India Posts Sharp Fall

Private sector activity across the emerging market economies edged higher in August, but India posted the steepest rate of decline since March 2009, an HSBC survey said yesterday. According to HSBC, emerging market activity turned positive again in August, after losing traction in every month since April, and experiencing outright contraction in July.

The HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI), a monthly indicator derived from the PMI surveys, recovered from July’s post-crisis low in August, but signalled only a marginal rise in output across global emerging markets.

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s age really just a number for Asha Bhosle? “To answer that, let me give you a brief sneak-peek into a day in her life – “At the age of 80, she does a two and a half hour show in Goa, wraps up at 11 pm (sleeps by 2 am) and wakes up at 4 am to catch a flight to Kolkata (via Mumbai – so it’s one lo-n-g flight!) We get to Kolkata, settle in by 2:30 pm and after a quick lunch and tea, she’s raring to perform for two and a half hours again at 5pm.

“And in all this, I’m the one saying, “Aai, Will (Asha) I wish I you be could just take reprising a 30 minute the role of breather.

Mala in the Many original ‘Zanjeer’?

No. This Mala is entirely different and not a knives seller but an NRI from New York who comes down to Mumbai to attend a wedding and witnesses a murder and that’s how she meets Inspector Vijay Khanna played by South Star Ramcharan Teja. This film is entirely the vision of director Apoorva Lakhia and from his perspective.

Any memories of the old ‘Zanjeer’?

I saw it six years ago and had no inkling that I will be reprising the role of Mala someday and I started to see the film whenever the popular song ‘Chakku Churiyaan’ was played.

What is your definition of a good film?

A good film is one which is liked by the audiences and does good business.

What do you have to say about director Apporva Lakhia?

He is a much organised director and shoots only what he wants without any wastage of footage.

And Ramcharan Teja?

He is a superstar down South and has done a

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ivacious Vaani Kapoor who makes her striking screen-debut in the latest YRF rom-com opus ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ (‘SDR’) is already ‘making waves’ even before her movie has released, thanks to her cozy romantic scenes (including smooching) with dude Sushant Singh Rajput. Not one to get carried away, the tall model-actress who has a coveted three-movie contract with her mentor banner prefers to be grounded.

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She is ageless and agile — they call her Asha Bhosle – the popdiva of Bollywood. On the eve of melody-queen Asha Bhosle’s 81st birthday, this Sunday, her talented grandson, showbiz pop singer-composer Chintu (Chaitanya) Bhosle conveys his personal birthday sentiments as told to Chaitanya Padukone.

people ask me what it’s like to live with the legendary Asha Bhosle and here’s how best I can sum it up While ‘professionally’ it’s a breeze, as a person she’s a highly tough act to follow - her zest for life, her never-say-die attitude, her always looking to ‘better’ everything she does, her eagerness to embrace new technology (Twitter, Facebook, the internet and yes, even the iPhone) is something that would put most youngsters to shame.

“Every time I’m bogged down by life or reach a point where I’m frustrated and wanting to give up, I just have to think about what she would have done. And get my much needed positive energy surge to carry on.

“Aai, I raise a toast-glass (of warm water and honey!) to many more years of your rocking this country with your attitude and incredible, phenomenal vocal music!”

The ‘K’ factor: Rakesh Roshan

good job in the film. I remember when we were shooting in Hyderabad, a huge crowd gathered and the police had to be called to cordon off the area. Not only that, when we were shooting in Madh Island, a huge crowd of his Telugu fans gathered to see him. I hope he is accepted by the Hindi audiences and gets more work in Hindi films.

Ace film maker Rakesh Roshan celebrates his 64th birthday on September 6. He has given the audiences blockbusters like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’, etc.. Suneel V. Gaur and Rajesh V. Gaur interviewed the director recently.

Priyanka speaks about ‘Zanjeer’!

Priyanka Chopra is essaying the role made popular by Jaya Bhaduri in Prakash Mehra’s iconic ‘Zanjeer’ which made her husband Amitabh Bachchan a super star. ADC’s Sandeep Hattangadi spoke to Priyanka about the remake of the film. Here is what she had to say.

South stars generally don’t make it in Hindi films.

It’s not so. Dhanush is a huge star after the success of ‘Raanjhanna’.

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Was it difficult shooting for the Telugu version?

We shot simultaneously for the Hindi and Telugu versions titled ‘Thoofan’ and I couldn’t speak Telugu but I just parroted the Telugu dialogues and since we shot

You are known to have a ‘K’ fixation as all your films begin with the letter.

A fan once wrote to me and said you should name your films with this letter for success. I didn’t believe it and I made ‘Jag Utha Insaan’ and ‘Bhagwan Dada’, which did not do well and then made ‘Khudgarz’ and that was a big success and established me as a director.

So that fan wrote to me again and said, “This time you listened to me and you are seeing the results”.

That’s how the ‘K’ factor stands and it has definitely proved lucky for me.

Do you feel your films would be incomplete without your son Hrithik?

Yes for sure, because he is a complete actor. If you give him any kind of role, he will rise to the challenge and shoulder the responsibility to the T.

Does Hrithik have the capacity to surprise the filmmaker in you?

Yes, after I have explained a take to him, I gauge what he’s going to give me but he often surpasses my expectations. That surprises me.

What is your strength as a director? siI have not dabbled in the same genre twice. From multasocial drama to thriller; from a love story to an alien neously I adventure; then the superhero series, I’ve tried had a rhythm different things. That’s my strength as a film maker. of the speech and I could adjust to it.

Tell us something about Krrish 3?

Lot of people includThough it seems like it should be called Krrish 2, it is ing the writers of the origiactually Krrish 3. It’s a trilogy. ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ was the nal film Salim Javed opposed first one, ‘Krrish’ was the second, and so the third in the film. the trilogy will be ‘Krrish 3’. I know I will have to It’s sad but this question can only explain this to a lot of people because they be answered by the producers but on the will wonder what happened to Krrish 2. first day of the shoot Amitji was shooting in a studio next to ours and he came over to How has the experience Yes. bless us and give his best wishes to Ramof making ‘Krrish 3’ I am charan. But it’s not right of people to object been? happy to something for no rhyme or reason and in ‘Krrish 3’ kept me about it and my opinion we have become more judgrestless and gave hope the audimental today in respect to various arts and me sleepless ences like the work of films which is not right. nights. both in the film. I am happy about the progress of Your film is releasing with your Parineeti. cousin sister Parineeti Chopra’s ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’.

Vivacious Vaani – a ‘Tara’ is born Vaani, who is the quintessential Delhi-di-sonni-kudi, enthuses, “It is so heartening that fans are appreciating me in my ‘SDR’ song-promos.

Actually the major credit for bringing out the best in me goes to producer Aditya Chopra-Sir, my director Maneesh Sharma and my co-stars Sushant and Parineeti Chopra. Since I am not from a filmy background I had to be steadily

groomed into the Bollywood mould. But I was always treated like a ‘family member’ by the entire YRF unit”. She has specialised in ‘tourism and hospitality’ as part of her academics. Was it true that it was a challenging task for her to step into the shoes of her screencharacter ‘Tara’? “That’s right, because Vaani and ‘Tara’ have a zameen-aasmaan ka farq in terms

of attitude. While I am a bit laidback and chilled out, the blunt babe Tara is an ambitious go-getter who is focused on what she wants and plans her moves accordingly.

“So it took me some time to transform, but I guess I managed it effectively. Isn’t that what ‘acting’ is all about”, counters Vaani who is also shooting for the Telugu version of the YRF movie ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’.

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ow that the new Zanjeer is out, just some memories of the old 1973 Prakash Mehra film that is indisputably a mainstream trend-setter...many films that are remade claim the original was a classic, which is always a topic of debate, but this one was.

There is movielore attached to the old film— which does not even seem to be 40 years old — even though characters like the Chaku-chhuri wali (played by Jaya Bhaduri) and the Pathan (Pran) are not to be seen in Mumbai any more.

Prakash Mehra wanted to cast Raj Kumar in the lead role, but the famously eccentric star is supposed to have turned it down, saying he didn’t like the smell of the director’s hair oil. It’s not as it Mehra was a newbie, he had directed three successful films, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Mela and Samadhi before, but Dharmendra, Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor also refused the film for their own reasons.

Pran suggested Amitabh Bachchan, who had had a string of flops behind him. No ac-

tress would agree to star oppoJaya Bachchan in Zanjeer

and led to marriage.

site him, but Jaya took it up; doing this film together strengthened their romance

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Salim-Javed were so popular then, that soon their names would appear on the posters and hoardings of their films — a first (and last) for screenwriters.

Bachchan played the intense police inspector, haunted by the murder of his parents— the only memory he has is of the killer (Ajit as the suave villain, Teja) wearing a bracelet with a stallion charm.

Because of the serious nature of Inspector Vijay, Mehra refrained from giving him any lip-synch songs, his love for

ctor-director Farhan Akhtar, whose father-scriptwriter Javed has been embroiled in a legal battle with those remaking Zanjeer, says that the right way to go about remakes is to take the consent of those associated with the original.

The remake of the 1973 Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya starrer

Farhan has in the past, remade Bachchan’s superhit film Don (1978). Speaking about the process of working on a remake, he said, “I have remade a film called ‘Don’ and for that I had acquired rights from the producers and taken permission from writers. This is in my understanding is the right way to go about it. Everybody has their own way. The case is in court. I am sure they will

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CONSENT FROM ORIGINAL CREW IS THE RIGHT WAY FOR REMAKES: FARHAN has been in the news regarding copyright and royalty issues. Both the original writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar who scripted it, have been fighting for intellectual rights of the new version.

decide who is right and who is wrong.” The remake of Zanjeer starring Ram Charan Teja and Priyanka Chopra will hit screens tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Farhan, who is enjoying the success of Bhaag Mikha Bhaag, says it has given him a lot of choice, as filmmakers around him are offering him various projects.

KJo and RGV resume Twitter war

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ilmmakers Karan Johar and Ram Gopal Varma, who had exchanged heated words on Twitter some months ago, seem to be back at it again! On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, RGV took to Twitter to take potshots at KJo and wrote, “If someone takes off from Karan Johar’s Student of The Year and makes Teacher of the

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year it will become the Disaster of the year.” Not ready to take this lying down, the Dharma dude reportedly retorted, “Disaster of the year is your territory Ramu...no one can ever replace the comfortable place you have made for yourself there.”

Ramu is gearing up for underworld flick Satya 2, whereas Karan will be producing Shuddhi and Gori Tere Pyaar Mein.

the knife-sharpener Mala is expressed through a song by street singers – ‘Deewane hain, deewanon ko...’

The most popular song turned out to be ‘Yaari hai imaan mera’, sung by the gangster Sher Khan (Pran in a fierce henna-haired, kohleyed look), who has a memorable and oft-copied duel with Vijay. The Pathan sneers, even a dog can be a lion in uniform, at which the cop takes off the uniform and proceeds to bash up Sher Khan in front of his henchmen; this encounter results in the reformation of the criminal and a strong friendship between the two brave men. Interestingly, Sanjay Dutt has reprised two iconic villains — Kancha Cheena in Agneepath, which Danny had played in the original and now Sher Khan in the Zanjeer remake.

Zanjeer made a superstar out of Amitabh Bachchan, created the Angry Young Man label for him, and started a longlasting trend of violent vendetta films.

A film like that can be remade, but it would take some dum to match it.

on their birthdays

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etting a ‘Happy Birthday’ message from Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is sure to make anyone’s day special and Big B is planning to do

exactly that for his fans, who he lovingly calls his EF (Extended Family).

Sources claim that the Shahenshah has now created an email id, asking for the details of his fans, so that he can wish them on their special day. On his blog, Big B wrote, “I asked my Ef for a database... but I have instructed my digital team to reassure me that it shall not be misused. Request you to kindly invite the EF community to send their details to this email address so that we will compile the entire data at our end of all the EF’s etc. I am also working on a system, which will assign an EF number, which will be unique and mapped to the email address and birth date. This will be like a unique id which will have all the EF data.”

Bachchan is known to be quite active on social micro-blogging sites and often interacts with his fans through this medium.

Deepika Padukone in Fast And Furious 7 W

e had earlier reported that Bollywood actresses like Deepika Padukone, Chitrangda Singh and Kangna Ranaut had au-

ditioned for Fast & Furious 7 and if sources are to be believed, Deepika has bagged the role.

This will be Deepika’s first Hollywood project and she’ll reportedly play a pivotal role in the seventh installment of the popular franchise. According to the grapevine, her paperwork is on and she’s been asked not to comment on the project. Meanwhile, Padukone is busy shooting for Farah Khan‘s upcoming film Happy New Year in Dubai, in which she’ll star opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

Special connection between Ranveer and Parineeti?

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efore you start assuming that the two actors had a fling, let us assure you that we are talking about a different kind of connection between Parineeti Chopra and Ranveer Singh.

In an interview related to upcoming film Shuddh Desi Romance, Parineeti revealed that when Ranveer started his career with Band Baaja Baaraat, Parineeti, who was working with YRF at the time as a public relations executive, had managed his career, because of which, they have a different and special rapport with each other.

Parineeti and Ranveer shared screen space in Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl, in which the former played a typical Delhi brat while the latter played a smoothtalking con man.

Shahid Kapoor wants to date a ‘normal’ girl

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ollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who has often been linked to actresses like Priyanka Chopra and Huma Qureshi, recently claimed that he wants to date someone who is not a part of the film industry. In an interview, the Kaminey star said that he is tired of dating heroines and wants to date a ‘normal’ girl now. Shahid further added that though he believes in the institution of marriage, he is petrified of it.

Shahid will be seen next in Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, Rambo Rajkumar and Milan Talkies.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 619

ENIGMA CODE 619

ACROSS: 1 Panic at having a capital loss?

(4,3'1,4) 8 Annoy one of the unfair kind (3) 9 Get the message when lined up to be sent elsewhere (11) 11 Cheering for popular international leader well-received (9) 12 Little things to put in a piece of writing (5) 14 You lose nothing on pet article in Mexico (7) 16 Giving assent whilst half-asleep (7) 17 Winter terms? (3,4) 19 Be sure about including a thousand easterners (7) 20 Small picture of popular group (5) 21 I am in the midst of uproar awaiting the final condition of settlement (9) 23 Tropical disease that may make one feel very low (6,5) 25 Socially-acceptable name for a pub (3) 26 Undiscovered aptitude for the double anagram (6,6) DOWN: 1 In which the angler never fails to catch fish? (4,7) 2 Possibly arise in the conversation of caravan members? (5) 3 Too vain - from such an indication of popularity (7) 4 Ned gone astray? Must be a plant ! (7) 5 Her Daniel is a Scot, perhaps (9) 6 Sat around with former service women? (3) 7 Excessively refined pay in one difficulty after a short time in New York (6-6) 10 Many meetings are disrupted by strife (12) 13 More demanding Dickensian (6,5)

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Each colour in our code represents a letter.

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

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

Y Y

The Clue: Tidily

Y Y Y

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE MILDEW, REDREW, WELDED, WELLED, WILDER, WILIER, WILLED

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MATH PYRAMID 619 15 Performer's supporter getting drunk at a hanging (5-4) 18 Extinguish the candle and pop off (5,2) 19 Cricketer with a way in old Holland

(7) 22 It's a mere matter of about fifty to make the bird black (5) 24 The land to the south-east is let (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 2 Scalded cat, 7 En bloc, 8 Epsilon, 9 Earlies, 11 Advert, 12 Used to be, 14 Andersen, 16 Enshrine, 19 Restores, 21 Quagga, 22 Contest, 23 Healthy, 24 Echoed, 25 Syndicated.

DOWN: 1 Inverse, 2 Schizo, 3 Ayes, 4 Disbands, 5 Delivery note, 6 Aintree, 10 Rider haggard, 13 Eager, 15 Gigantic, 17 Naughty, 18 Bestrew, 20 Sensed, 22 Cyst.

QUICK CROSS 619

ACROSS: 1 Hermit, for one (4) 5 Asian food staple (4) 6 Artificial gem (5) 7 Certain currents (5) 8 Campus buildings (5) 9 ____ grease (4) 10 Daisy, for one (4)

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

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

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DOWN: 1 Small baby beds (7) 2 Ascends (5) 3 ___ the fool, plays around (4) 4 ___ balm, minty herb (3) 6 Tablets of medicine (5) 7 Car for hire (4) 8 ___ it up, overact (3)

HIDATO 619

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 619

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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MOON : Moon in Leo till 1.40 p.m./ Venus in Libra TITHI : 1st Bhadrapad Shuklapaksha NAKSHATRA : Purvaphalguni RASHI : Sinh (Leo) M.T. LUCKY COLOUR : Indigo Blue LUCKY NUMBER : 7

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Your birthday ushers in a beneficial phase in your life this year. Monetary gains accrue to you from ventures concluded earlier, as well as through new assignments coming along during the next few months. Some of you will be going in for an entirely new line of trade, which will be profitable. The married are promised harmony in personal life, while those in love are assured great times in the company of their beloved.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good-looking, sturdy, independent, emotional, sensitive, healthy and long-lived. Can be ruthless and at the same time very helpful, concerned and loving. Well-educated, will have good leadership qualities. Self reliant will be self employed and successful in industry and business.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): While you will put in enough efforts, the task undertaken is not likely to be completed. You may have to wait a little longer for its satisfactory completion. Any move involving estate or legal matters should be undertaken with care and caution. New decisions can wait until you are more confident of yourself.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Do not get disheartened if the work is slow and it does not move according to your plans. There will always be another chance and opportunity.

Try to relax today. Let your sweetheart or mates make some program for this evening that is bound to surprise you and also make you happy.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): It is natural for you to aim at a high position in a large organization for a better scope. Help will come from someone known. Long awaited news of a certain project comes along adding to the excitement around. You will receive the necessary support for new venture. Issues concerning youngsters are likely.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Your anxiety to get your work done fast could get the better of you today. There could be some costly mistakes as a result. Be the first to make amends in your interest. Plans for travel are indicated. You will be going on a pilgrimage with loved ones. Make sure that you do not over exert for you could end up feeling tired and unwell.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Work diligently to improve the situation at office. Even a minor mistake today could result in a financial setback. Patience now will earn you the goodwill you deserve. You will have to make a few adjustments at home and in your relationship with others if you want happiness. Things that you do or say are going to go a long way in cementing your love relationship. Your mate will appreciate your efforts.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Employment offers or business deals connected with international trade are bound to be beneficial. Travel will also yield favorable results. An opportunity to make a longterm investment in land or property will be offered to you. Though you may have everything going for you yet you feel that something is missing from your life.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): 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.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You discover that you have to put in more money and efforts in the current task to make it viable and profitable. However, you must take personal interest in giving it the final shape for others may not be well equipped to handle it as efficiently. A hectic and tiring schedule takes its toll on plans for the evening.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You are all charged up about work and rearing to go but certain delays are going to get the better of you and your efforts today. Avoid arguments at all costs as it could harm your image and hurt your conscience. Devote time to creative hobby in the evening to unwind.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You have many options coming your way today. Do not be in a hurry to accept the first one that comes along. Your subordinates could give you a trying time. Try to seek the help of a family member or friend. Perhaps your reactions are not warranted given the circumstances.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You will now receive news of a good compensation in the form of promotion, increase in income and sincere respect from others.

Business folk will expand their enterprise upon receiving a large contract from an overseas organization. There could be some news of a legacy or inheritance coming your way.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): The pressure of new work, which comes along suddenly, could upset your plan for taking a break or withdrawing from routine work.

There may be some problems at home.

Perhaps heavy entertaining has increased expenses and you are now finding it difficult to cater to the needs of the family.

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ACROSS: 1 Ifs and ___ : objections? (4) 4 River in W central Africa (6) 8 Act or move with vigor or speed (3) 10 __ __ where is : sales condition?

(2,2) 13 Attacked or assaulted (8) 14 Airline seating class (7) 15 Chinese martial art (6) 17 Making oneself stiffly errect (7,2) 21 East Anglian city (3) 22 Belonging to us (3) 23 To Be Determined, abbr. (3) 26 Disgust (9) 27 Astronomer who performed the first accurate measurement of the distance to a star (6) 28 Denigrate, denounce or humiliate (7) 32 Some smaller-format newspapers (8) 34 Expresses, puts into words (4) 35 Rock musician Brian (3) 36 Faded and worn out (6) 37 __ __ example : e.g.? (2,2) DOWN: 1 A slope bounding a river valley in Scotland (4) 2 The three of them (4) 3 Thailand, formerly (4) 5 Be strong, don't despair (4,2) 6 ___ Sarovar : bird sanctuary in Gujarat? (3) 7 Rare metallic element (6) 9 "Gangnam Style" rapper (3) 11 Nick, twenty (5) 12 Kind of owl or egret (5) 15 Disease of the nervous system (4) 16 Asian desert (4) 18 Beggars solicit for them (4) 19 "Lone" change for a boy's name?

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SUDOKU 1946 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: R equals B

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

20 Governor (3) 23 Russian emperors (5) 24 Not neat or tidy; old-fashioned (5) 25 Diminishes (6) 26 Soak up again (6)

28 JFK's predecessor (3) 29 Labourer of yore (4) 30 Sounds of satisfaction (4) 31 TV sports letters (4) 33 A snake (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 V v giri, 7 Sarajevo, 8 Guru, 10 Tear up, 11 Averse, 14 Gen, 16 Ellis, 17 Does, 19 Clerk, 21 Ruddy, 22 Rupee, 23 Coat, 26 Claus, 28 Jaw, 29 Length, 30 Cabled, 31 Uris, 32 Converge, 33 Dismay.

DOWN: 1 Vested, 2 Inures, 3 Is up, 4 Cauvery, 5 Pearl, 6 Bodes, 8 Gage, 9 Run, 12 Elk, 13 Sigma, 15 Alder, 18 Odile, 19 Cup, 20 Ede, 21 Rustles, 22 Rug, 23 Cabins, 24 Owls, 25 Tidily, 26 Click, 27 Anand, 28 JAR, 30 Cued.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1765 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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The visionary lies to himself, the liar only to others

Afternoon WORD MINE

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

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

Today’s ratings: 11 average; 13 good; 15 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: deserve, ever, peeve, peeved, perverse, preserve, PRESERVED, reserve, reserved, revere, revered, reverse, reversed, serve, served, server, sever, severe, severed, severer, veer, veered, verse, versed.

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Sania-Zheng in semis of US Open

NEW YORK: India's Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Jie Zheng stormed into the semi-finals of the women's doubles with a straight sets victory over fourth seeds Su-Wei Hsieh and Shuai Peng here.

The 10th seeded SaniaZheng pair had little trouble in defeating the current Wimbledon champions Su-Wei Hsieh of Taipei and Peng Shuai of China 6-4 7-6 in exactly an hour and 50 minutes to advance to the last four stage.

Sania and Zheng will meet eighth seeds -- Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua -- in the semi-final. Sania and Zheng were quick to seize the initiative and a single break was enough to give them the opening set.

The second set went on serve before the Indo-Chinese combination secured a mini-break and held their serve thereafter to pocket the match. For records, it will Sania's first semi-final appearance in the US Open and her fourth overall in a major tournament.

The Indian tennis ace has now reached the last four stage in the women's doubles at all the four major tournaments.

MYSORE RACES TODAY

Take a Kainchi on Narredu’s mounts

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here are seven races today and the first starts at 2 p.m.

SELECTIONS

1.The S.Hajee Memorial Plate 1100 M 2 P.M. Win: Small Mate, La Piperi 2. The Sidapur Plate - Div. II 1400 M 2.30 P.M. Win: Jewel Lady, Harini

3. The J.H.Foley Memorial Cup 1800 M 3 P.M. Win: Perfect Soul, My Lakshmi 4. The Nanie & Sons Trophy - Div. II 1200 M 3.30 P.M. Win: Infinithoughts, Pendolino

5. The Mrs. Ammani Ramachandran Memorial Trophy 1400 M 4 P.M. Win: Sanatara, Brave Assault

6. The Nanie & Sons Trophy - Div. I 1200 M 4.30 P.M. Win: Blues Legend, Magic Wave 7. The Sidapur Plate - Div.I 1400 M 5 P.M. Win: The Guardian, Blue Star

8. The T.Dougall Memorial Plate 1200 M 5.30 P.M. Win: Cruise Clear, Prazsky

NADAL CRUSHES ROBREDO, MEETS GASQUET IN SEMIS N EW YORK: Merciless Rafael Nadal crushed Spanish compatriot Tommy Robredo, the shock conqueror of Roger Federer, 6-0 6-2 6-2 to reach a fifth US Open semi-final.

The 12-time Grand Slam title winner will face Richard Gasquet for a place in Monday's final after the French eighth seed clinched a rollercoaster 6-3 6-1 4-6 2-6 6-3 win over David Ferrer, the Spanish fourth seed. World number two Nadal, he 2010 champion, took his hardcourt streak this year to 20-0 and his match record to an astonishing 58-3 with nine titles since his return in February after a sevenmonth injury layoff.

In a ruthless one hour, 40 minute

demolition of Robredo, who had knocked out five-time champion Federer in the fourth round, the 27year-old French Open champion took his perfect run of unbroken service games to 67 at the tournament yesterday. He romped through the first set in just 22 minutes, allowing Robredo only five points, and was 2-0 up in the second before the 31-year-old got on the board.

Another break in the seventh game helped Nadal on his way to a two-set lead and breaks in the fifth and seventh games of the third helped put Robredo out of his misery. It was the shortest US Open quarter-final since 1988, when Ivan Lendl beat Derrick Rostagno. Nadal

finished with 28 winners to Robredo's 10 and didn't give up a single break point as the world number two claimed an eighth win in eight meetings against his countryman, who has only won one set during that one-sided series.

Gasquet, 27, whose only previous appearance in the last four at a major was at Wimbledon in 2007, is the first Frenchman to get to the semi-finals in New York since Cedric Pioline in 1999. The victory was only his second in 10 meetings with Ferrer, a series which had also seen him claim just two sets out of 20. Next up is Nadal, against whom he has lost all 10 meetings as a professional, although he did beat the great Spaniard in their junior days.

"I beat him when I was 13 in a junior tournament in Tarbes in France. Rafa is a good friend of mine so it'll be great to play him," said Gasquet.

Nadal said he remembered that 1999 defeat. "I lost 6-4 in the third set. It was a great match and was one of my first international tournaments. It was like the World Cup of junior tennis," he said.

"Richard played amazing that day -- it was a great battle for me." Gasquet had fought out the longest match of the tournament to see off Milos Raonic in the fourth round but showed no ill effects from that four-hour, 40-minute slugfest as he raced through the first two sets against Ferrer.

Lacklustre India qualify for semis despite loss to Nepal K

ATHMANDU: Defending champions India dished out yet another lacklustre performance to go down 1-2 against hosts Nepal but still managed to sail through to the semifinals of the SAFF Football Championships here today.

The six-time champions were clearly the inferior side in their last Group A match at a packed Dasarath Stadium and they were lucky to make it to the last four stage after Pakistan beat Bangladesh 2-1 in another simultaneous match.

For Nepal, who were cheered by a vociferous home crowd, Anil Gurung and Jumanu Rai scored in the 70th and 81st minutes while Syed Rahim Nabi pulled one back for India in stoppage time (92nd minute) with an impressive side

volley. India and Pakistan ended on four points behind Group A toppers Nepal — who garnered seven points from two wins and one draw — but Wim Koevermans’ men qualified for the semifinals as group runners-up having beaten Pakistan in the headto-head encounter.

A lucky India had beaten Pakistan 1-0 in their campaign opener thanks to an own goal by their rival skipper before escaping with a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh with captain Sunil Chhetri scoring an injury time equaliser.

According to tournament rules, if two teams are on equal points in the group stage, head-to-head result will first decide which team will go through to the next stage and goal difference rule comes to play only after this. In case of India, since they

have beaten Pakistan earlier, there is no need to look at goal difference.

In the semifinals, India will play the Group A winners which will be decided after tomorrow’s match between Maldives and Afghanistan, who are on six points each after winning both their earlier matches.

Today’s result was the only second win for Nepal against India in 12 matches in all-time head-tohead contest, according to FIFA records. The earlier win by Nepal was through penalty shootout in the 1993 SAF Games in Dhaka after the two sides were locked 2-2 after regulation and extra time.

The Indian defence was time and again tested by Gurung and Rai as Arnab Mondal, N Mohanraj and Nirmal Chhetri were chasing shadows most of the time.

The first goal was a result of setpiece movement that sent the Indian defence in a disarray. In the 70th minute, Sandeep Rai floated a cross-field ball and in the melee, Indian custodian Subrata Paul charged out. Biraj Maharajan beat his marker Mondal to head the delivery which hit the horizontal and Gurung, lurking around, just tapped home to give his team 1-0 lead.

The Indian defenders, especially Nirmal, couldn’t match up to the speed of left-winger from Nepal, Rabin Shreshta who set up the second goal in the 81st minute.

He overlapped down the wide left beating Nirmal and then kept a low cross which saw Jumanu evade Mondal to place an accurate angular left footer that went into the far corner of the net after beating Paul.

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UMBAI: Last year’s runnersup Indian Navy pulled off a close 3-2 win over Maharashtra State Police (MSP) in the Mumbai Magicians-MHAL Super League encounter, at the MHAL Stadium, Churchgate, on Thursday evening.

Faheen Khan netted two and Ved Prakash one for the sailors, while the state cops got their goals through Vinod Manugade and an own goal.

Navy full back and captain Surinder Singh was adjudged the ‘Man of the match’ and was rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 1,000.

This was the first win Navy after they were held 4-4 by SAI in the opening match and they move to the top of the table in the nine-team league. MSP were playing their first match.

Earlier in the afternoon, Western Railway picked up steam in the second session to overcome Union Bank of India 5-3 after leading 2-1 at the end of the opening session. For the railway outfit Mohd Irshad Mirzaz, Amit Gowda, Gurmeet Singh, Ashish Pal and Jay Karan chipped in with a goal each.

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Indian Navy scores a goal against Maharashtra State Police in the Super League encounter at the Mumbai Hockey Stadium on Thursday. Navy won the match 3-2.

NITIE Staff tame Ruffians FC

MUMBAI: NITIE Staff tamed Ruffians FC as they romped to a fluent 2-0 win in a third Division encounter of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League 2013-14, at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Thursday evening. Adesh Sawant and Keval Jadhav were on target for the winning side. In other matches Companeroes SC ‘B’ and Shree Sai Dindi played out a goalless draw while IIT Powai and Sporting Options were also involved in an identical 0-0 draw.

Results: Companeroes SC ‘B’ 0 drew with Shree Sai Dindi 0.

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through Vikram Singh, Usaf-urRehman and Biju B.Y.).Western’s midfielder and junior international Stanli Minz won the ‘Man of the match’ award and received a purse of Rs 1,000. Both Western and Union Bank were playing their opening encounter.

Results – Mumbai Magicans MHAL Super League: Western Railway 5 (Mohd Irshad Mirzaz 8th min, Amit Gowda 23rd, Gurmeet Singh 43rd, Ashish Pal 46th, Jay Karan 64th) beat Union Bank of India 3 (Vikram Singh 34th, Usaf-ur-Rehman 56th, Biju B.Y. 63rd).

Indian Navy 3 (Ved Prakash 9th, Faheen Khan 23rd & 34th) beat Maharashtra State Police 2 (Vinod Manugade 24th, OG 27th).

Don Bosco HS vs Anjuman Islam Division 'A' in the Airtel Rising Stars tournament.

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UMBAI: Lilavati Podar, Santacruz thrashed St Teresa High School (Charni Road) 6-0 in the second round of the Airtel Rising Stars 2013, at the Veitenary College Hostel Ground, Parel Village, here on Thursday. A hat trick by Sanath Valladaras and excellent backing by his teammates Apurva Amberkar, who scored two goals and a lone goal by Ahmed Lakhani gave their team an easy win.

In another match, Marc D’Souza from Don Bosco High School, scored a hat trick which gave his team ma uch needed win by 4-0 against Anjuman Islam Division ‘A’, CST. With Marc D’souza scoring three, Brayce Miranda notched the other goal to help Don Bosco ad-

Fifth Maharashtra state ranking table tennis tournament kicks off at Khar Gymkhana M

UMBAI: Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association (MSTTA) along with Khar Gymkhana inaugurated the fifth Maharashtra state ranking table tennis tournament in Mumbai. The session was attended by the leading table tennis national players to applaud the performance of rising youngsters in Maharashtra. This year the participant tally is expected to go up to 750 players from all category including Cadet, Sub Junior, Junior, Youth and Open category (Men and Women).

The session was flagged off by Indian Table Tennis National Coach Kamlesh Mehta in the presence of other national players like Sanil Shetty (Current India No. 2 in Men's cate- Kenisha Khatwani to take part in the cadet gory), Aman Balgu (Current India No. and sub junior events.

8 in Men's category), Madurika Patkar (Currently India No. 4 inWomen's category), Pooja Sahasrabudhe (Currently India No. 5 in Women's category), Divya Deshpande (Currently India No. 7 in Women's category), Mamta Prabhu (Winner of silver medal in the Commonwealth games held in Delhi in 2010).

Kamlesh Mehta, Indian Table Tennis National Coach, said “With all achievements and successes, the challenges are all within us. From discipline to motivation to practice, to playing with the best of tournaments across the world, all players are attempting to break out the best from within them and carry the tricolor to international climes.”

vance into the next round.

Niranjan Kumar and Rylan D’Monte from St. Stanislaus, Bandra scored two and one goal each which gave their team an entry into the next round of this prestigious event. St. Stanislaus School, Bandra beat Green Lawn's (Worli) 3-0. St. Francis D'assis (Borivali) and IES Manik (Bandra) entered the next round with walkovers respectively.

RESULTS: Lilavati Podar (Santacruz) 6 (Sanath Valladaras 3, Apurva Amberkar 2, Ahmed Lakhani 1 bt St. Therasa (Girgaon) 0; Don Bosco HS 4 (Marc D’Souza 3, Brayce Miranda 1) bt Anjuman Islam Division ‘A’ 0; St. Stanislaus School 3 (Niranjan Kumar 2, Rylan D’Monte 1) bt Green Lawn's 0.

Rizvi Springfield champs with win over Al Barkaat

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UMBAI: Rizvi Springfield High School from Bandra began their cricketing season on a promising note as they became the suburban champions of the DSO’s Inter-School U-14 Vinoo Mankad Trophy by beating Al Barkaat High School, Kurla, on Monday.

The Bandra outfit got the better of their opponents by nine runs in a close 20-over final at Cross Maidan. Batting first, Rizvi Springfield huffed and puffed to 69 in 20 overs with captain and middle-order batsman Vaibhav Kalambkar scoring a fine 30.

Barkaat’s left arm spinner Abhishek Pandey was the most successful bowler with three for 12.

Chasing 70, Al Barkaat struggled before being bundled out for 60, nine runs short of the target.

WI tour of India to begin on Oct 31; to play 2 Test and 3 ODIs N Satendar Bankura defeated Mohammed Shahid by submission in the welterweight event of the Super Fight League held recently.

EW DELHI: The hastily arranged West Indies tour of India where Sachin Tendulkar is expected to play his 200th Test before home fans will begin on October 31.

The BCCI announced that the four-week tour, which will comprise of two Tasts and three One-day Internationals apart from a three-day warm-up game, will begin on October 31 and conlcude on November 27.

"The dates and venues of the

matches will be announced shortly," BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel said in a release.

It is widely believed that the tour has been arranged to give Tendulkar an opportunity to play the historic 200th Test in front of his home fans.

As per rotational policy, Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is in line to host the 200th game but Tendulkar's home city Mumbai and Eden Gardens Kolkata are also vying to host the landmark occasion.

Students of NES School, Bhandup with their chess coach Prem Pandit along with the winners of the Standard Six category players of the Smt. Susheela Vaze Memorial Inter school chess team championship rotating trophy. Also seen, Dr. Anand Pradhan, Sonali Jhagde, principal of Daffodil Public School and Dr. Prakash Vaze.

IOC SHOOTS DOWN COMPROMISE FORMULA ON CHARGESHEET CLAUSE

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EW DELHI: International Olympic Committee rejected Indian Olympic Association's compromise formula on the chargesheet clause even as a defiant IOA stuck to its stand that Indian law would prevail on these matters, further jeopardising the country's chances of a quick return to the Olympic fold.

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Meeting last month, the IOA had come up with a compromise formula to IOC's directive to bar chargesheeted persons from contesting elections with the proposal that the sanction be applied only to those who are convicted and sentenced to a jail term of more than two years.

But the IOC stood firm on its earlier stand during its Executive Board (EB) meeting yesterday ahead of the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires and asked IOA to accept all demands in full before conducting elections.

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Jitendra backs IOC diktat; asks IOA to amend constitution

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EW DELHI: The Sports Minister Jitendra Singh backed International Olympic Committee's decision to stick to its stand on the chargesheet clause and urged the IOA to incorporate the required amendments in its constitution so that the interest of country's sportspersons do not suffer.

The IOC clearly told the Indian Olympic Association to adopt the chargesheet clause in its constitution in order to ensure good governance. "There are certain issues IOC is insisting on. One of the major ones is ethics and good governance. So, I hope better sense prevails and the IOA incorporate some of the changes, which the IOC has suggested," said the Minister.

"I don't think there should be a problem in incorporating these changes because it is a part of the Olympic Charter. It is nothing new that the IOC is saying," he added.

Jitendra termed IOA's reluctance to amend its constitution in accordance with the IOC's suggestion as "sad" and asked the association to give preference to the interest of the sportspersons. "It is sad that the IOA did not modify their constitution as per the international guidelines, international benchmark or as per the Olympic Charter.

"I would like to request the IOA to consider the modifications in their constitution, keeping in mind the interest of the sportspersons and not some individuals' interests. It is very very unfortunate that some individuals' interests took precedence over nation and the sportspersons," he said.

in December 2012, the IOC has been working towards finding a solution to improve good governance within the National Olympic Committee (NOC)," the

St. Augustine Boys top Navi Mumbai Inter School DSO Hockey Tournament

IOC said in a statement on its website.

"The IOC provided the IOA with a roadmap and sent observers to the IOA's General As-

sembly (GA) that took place on 25 August. The EB heard a report that the GA had approved most of the amendments to the IOA's constitution requested by the IOC, but one specific clause had not been adopted. This clause, which deals specifically with the eligibility of members, is key to the good governance of the NOC and needs to be fully accepted before the suspended IOA can proceed with the elections. An official notification of the IOC's position will be sent to the IOA," the statement read.

Despite the tough stand of the IOC, the suspended IOA continued to be in a defiant mood, saying Indian law would prevail on these matters and the world body cannot force these provisions upon it.

"We can't go beyond the law of our land. We will make our constitution according to the law of the land. We have clearly told the two-member IOC delegation that we can't go beyond the law of the land," said the suspended IOA's president Abhay Singh Chautala.

India was suspended from the Olympic movement in December last year after tainted Lalit Bhanot, who is facing corruption charges linked to the scandal-hit 2010 Commonwealth Games, was elected secretary-general of the IOA.

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St. Augustine, Nerul under 14 Boys celebrate after winning the final in the tie breaker against hosts Fr Agnel by a 4-2 margin.

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AVI MUMBAI: St Augustine High School, Nerul Boys won both the under-14 and under-17 Navi Mumbai Municipal Area Inter School Hockey titles. The tourneys were organised by NMMC Sports Office in conjunction with Thane District Sports Office under the aegis of School Games Federation of India (SGFI) at Fr Agnel’s Multipurpose Sports Complex, Vashi.

In the Boys Under-14 final against hosts and defending champions Fr Agnel’s Multipurpose School, Vashi, St Augustine overcame a one goal deficit by

winning in tie breakers 4-2 after both teams scored once in either half. In the Boys Under-17 final, defending champions St Augustine, Nerul however dominated the show despite missing numerous chances, before overpowering St. Mary's ICSE School, Koperkhairne 3-0.

Results (Finals): Boys Under -14: St Augustine High School, Nerul 4* (Pratik Gaware-2, Shivam Yadav, Shamit Hegde) beat Fr Agnel’s Multipurpose School, Vashi 2* (Siddharth Damre, Sahil Rathod) 1 (FT 1-1, HT 0-1). Boys Under -17: Final: St Augustine High School, Nerul 3 (Ashish Bandgar, Navjot Singh, Meghal Patel) beat St. Mary's ICSE School, Koperkhairne 0 (HT 1-0).

ISAKHAPATNAM: Manprit Juneja missed out on a welldeserved double hundred by only seven runs while New Zealand top-order got some much needed batting practise against India A bowlers as the second unofficial 'Test' between the two sides predictably ended in a draw.

In reply to New Zealand A's first innings score of 437, Indians finished their first innings seven runs short at 430. In the second innings, the Kiwis finished at 176 for three in 51.2 overs as the umpires decided to call off the match after taking consent of the two skippers.

In all 62.5 overs of play was held on the final day. The honours were shared as both the Test matches failed to yield any positive outcome for either of the two teams. The only interest in final day's play was whether young Juneja (193, 362 balls, 20x4, 1x6) would get to score his second first-class double hundred but seamer Mark Gillespie (4/80 from 29.3 overs) dismissed him caught by Corey Anderson.

Resuming the day at 408 for seven, India added 22 more runs with Juneja scoring 15 off them.

But Gillespie used his slower delivery to good effect as Dhawal Kulkarni (10) was caught and bowled. Juneja was the next man out, while Imtiaz Ahmed

was also castled by him as he finished with four wickets in the match.

With a result out of question, New Zealand A skipper Tom Latham (61, 100b, 7x4) put his head down to get some runs, which will help his confidence before the start of the List A series. After Neil Broom (0) was trapped leg before by Kulkarni, Latham in company of Carl Cachopa (76, 139 balls, 13x4) added 128 runs for the second wicket and the contest was as good as over. Left-arm spinner Rakesh Dhurv (2/45) removed the two set batsmen in successive overs but it was too late in the day.

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IN BRIEF Rahul Dravid is brand ambassador for Tobacco Control Campaign

NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry announced former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador for its National Tobacco Control Campaign. India has been committed towards strengthening its national tobacco control efforts as well as contribute towards tobacco control, additional secretary MoHFW C K Mishra said while making the announcement. "Despite effective, evidence-based tobacco control policies, smoking continues. India played a leading role in the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) negotiations and has been striving to implement more tobacco control measures," Mishra said.

Present Pak players lack hunger for success: Qasim

KARACHI: Former Pakistan spinner and chief selector Iqbal Qasim has slammed the national team players for lacking "personal pride" and "hunger for success". "In Imran's time and even after that we played with aggression and flair. Today our team lacks these things and that is hurting progress of players," said Qasim, who resigned as chief selector two months back after handpicking the squad for the West Indies tour. "What I have noticed is that in the past we had a formidable side because most of the players were hungry for individual records and success and took pride in their own performances. I saw these in players like Imran, Miandad, Wasim, Inzamam, Saeed Anwar, Moin, Rashid, Malik, Yousuf and many others," he said.

Ex-ICC president Ehsan Mani backs decision to stick with DRS KARACHI: Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has backed the decision of the sport's governing body to persist with the Decision Review System (DRS), which according to him has helped in reducing the mistakes of umpires. "I think they are only minor issues now related to the technology use in the DRS but they are not serious enough to warrant suspending the use of the UDRS," Mani told PTI. Mani has been visiting Pakistan to supervise the bidding process by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the sale of broadcasting rights of the upcoming home series against South Africa and Sri Lanka in the UAE. Mani, a Pakistani who is settled in the United Kingdom, said he had no doubt that DRS would only get better with time.

HI inducts Hockey Gangpur (Odisha) as associate member

NEW DELHI: Hockey India today inducted newly-formed Hockey Gangpur (Odisha), a body set up by former international players, as an associate member. HI now has 17 associate members, 27 affiliated members and two state Olympic association members.

With this inclusion, Hockey Gangpur (Odisha) can take part in all the National Championships to be conducted by HI in future. Gangpur and its surrounding areas have produced numerous Olympians and international players and now with the entry of Hockey Gangpur (Odisha) in the mainstream, it will help in the further development of sport in the tribal areas.

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YDERABAD: After a splendid run in the Indian Badminton League (IBL), star shuttler Saina Nehwal is now hoping to do well in the upcoming Super Series events and next year's Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

"My focus will be on doing well in the Super Series. Next year, it is going to be very tough with Commonwealth Games, Asian games etc," Saina told PTI here.

"I hope to stay fit for that," added the world number four who will next play in the Japan Super Series to be held from September 17 to 22 at Tokyo.

Expressing happiness about her performance in the IBL, where she remained unbeaten, she said the new tournament has helped the

young and senior players as well.

"IBL would really help all the youngsters, players like us to play with most of the top players and I think it will really help Indian play-

ers to improve a lot. Overall, moneywise every player in the world would get lot more money than playing any other tournaments," Saina said.

Record Madrid move was highly stressful, says Bale G

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areth Bale said his drawn-out move to Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee was "stressful to say the least".

The 24-year-old joined Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for 100 million euros, a fee which made him the world's most

expensive player, the day before the transfer window closed and after months of speculation about his future. "It was a long time. It was very stressful to say the least," Bale went on to say.

"I knew their interest from the start and I was always confident the

move would go through but obviously the chairman Daniel Levy had to do his business and do Tottenham well so I kind of understood that. But at the same time, thinking of myself, it was a hard time, it was stressful and I just had to be patient and try and focus."

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Hattrick for Mary Ann, Tania second in National Women’s chess K

OLKATA: Local favourite Mary Ann Gomes pipped Tania Sachdev and Soumya Swaminathan with a better tie-breaking score to clinch a hat-trick of titles in the 40th Women’s National Premier Chess Championship here today.

It was a heartbreak for overnight leader Soumya as the Pune girl lost to Padmini Rout in the final round to slip to third, while top seed Tania Sachdev who had suffered early losses finished second with six points from last seven rounds.

Mary Ann, who was on second spot, settled for a hard-fought draw against Ivana Maria Furtado who hails from Goa and the result was enough to earn a third national title in a row.

Mary Ann, Tania and Soumya were locked on 7.5 points but the local girl had a better tie-breaking score (40.5) to pocket a prize purse of INR 1.75 lakh.

Playing 14-year-old Ivana of Goa, Mary Ann found herself in an inferior position in a King’s Indian attack. But Ivana was equally nervous as she offered a draw despite being a piece ahead on the 25th move and Mary Ann promptly accepted.

Odisha’s Padmini cleared the deck for Mary Ann later by outplaying the overnight leader Soumya, who was in tears after her loss. The find of the championship

was clearly the National junior girls champion, Ivana, who in her maiden National Premier gained 24 Elo points, while Bhakti Kulkarni lost 26 Elo points.

Final Standings: 1 WGM Mary Ann Gomes; 2 IM Tania Sachdev; 3 WGM Soumya Swaminathan; 4 WGM Padmini Rout; 5 WGM Swati Ghate; 6 IM Nisha Mohota; 7 WIM Ivana Maria Furtado; 8 WGM Bhakti Kulkarni; 9 WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty; 10 Bodda Pratyusha; 11 WFM G K Monnisha; 12 Michelle Catherina.