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SSC STUDENTS REQUEST EXAMINERS TO PASS THEM BY WRITING EMOTIONAL NOTES, WITHOUT KNOWING THAT SUCH ANSWER PAPERS, AS PER RULES, ARE NOT CORRECTED AND THE STUDENTS COULD LOSE A YEAR

By Yatin Ingle

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he SSC results are just a week away, and there is considerable anxiety both, among students and parents, over not knowing how their results will turn out to be. And some students who perhaps, unknowingly, put in emotional notes, requesting leniency on their answer booklets, may be in for a further shock when they learn that their papers had Continued on pg 12 «

Polish ‘Anandini’ goes to jail Known for throwing tantrums and refusing to leave India, Polish national Joanna Malgoriata Kucharska, along with her 2-year-old daughter, sent to Byculla Jail for assaulting immigration officer

By Zuber Ansari

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will not go back to Poland. I love India, I love Hindu culture.

My daughter was born here.

India is everything to me and

I have lost my heart to her,” said Polish national Joanna Malgoriata Kucharska (35), alias Anandini who, until yesterday, was in the custody of Continued on pg 12 «

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Amitabh remembers ‘no fuss’ wedding on 40th anniversary VASTU TIP OF THE DAY

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my parents to a friends place on Malabar Hill, in the Southern region of the city, and to a very quick, no fuss, no ‘taam jhaam’, family and a few friends, and a few close media, wedding.

“A wedding that had the fulfilment of a promise, that if ‘Zanjeer’ succeeded we would get married! Here we are now, two children and three grand children, son in law, daughter in law, relatives and ‘samdhi’s’ in our family fold. God has been very kind!,” Bachchan added.

Jaya first appeared with Bachchan in the film, “Bansi Birju” in 1972 followed by BR

Ishara’s “Ek Nazar” in the same year. The duo then worked in “Zanjeer” and decided that if the film would do well they would marry.

The real-life couple then went on to do films like “Abhimaan”, “Chupke Chupke” and “Sholay” together.

The couple has two children, Shweta Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. Shweta is the elder, and is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda.

She has a daughter and son, while Abhishek is married to actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. They have an 18month-old daughter named Aaradhya.

FOR LIFE: Amitabh and Jaya celebrated 40 years of married life, yesterday.

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ecalling his wedding 40 years ago, megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said that it seemed like ‘just the other evening’ when Jaya and he decided to tie the knot in a simple ceremony.

“40 years! 40 years of marriage on the 3rd of June 2013!

Jaya and I in marriage for 40 years! A lifetime almost!,”

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Bachchan (70) wrote on his blog.

The actor, who married Jaya back in June 1973 thanked almighty for blessing him with a large and loving family with his wife that includes two children, three grand children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and relatives.

“Seems like just the other evening I had driven with

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MUNNABHAI X-RAY TECH FIR against former MBMC chief in recruitment scam

By Suresh Golani

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et another scam surfaced in the corridors of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) with the District Judiciary, directing the Bhayandar police to register an FIR against four persons, including former municipal commissioner Shivmurthi Naik, his deputy Sudhir Raut and another employee, Govind Parab, for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices to recruit an under-qualified X-Ray technician at the civic hospital.

The action came after social activist, Santosh Baswant, filed a complaint with the First Class Judicial Magistrate, Thane district, seeking directions (under section 156(3) of the CrPc) for the police to register an FIR under sections420,415,417 and 34 of the IPC. In his plea, Baswant contended that the MBMC had issued advertisement on September 27, 2009 to recruit an X-Ray Technician for the municipal hospital. However, the civic chief and other accused officials, who were on the recruitment panel, illegally appointed Bhushan Raghu Dandgidas (28) as X-Ray

Technician without proper screening of documents, despite the fact that Dandgidas was not qualified for the job. When contacted, Assistant Police Inspector Pullarwar confirmed that the FIR has been registered and investigations were on.

EXPOSED, DOWNSIZED There have been cases where civic employees have forged documents to bag elevated postings in the MBMC. The most recent one being Town Planning official Bhatar Jagtap, who was suspended last month.

And more shocking is the case of watchman, Sachin Chavathe, who bagged the post of PRO on the virtue of fake diploma certificates. A few months ago, two assistant civic chiefs were demoted back to their earlier postings as senior clerks.

There are many more officials attached to the technical department, who are under-qualified for their job, and pose a threat to the safety of locals, sources said, adding that bogus certificates from other states including Bihar and Rajasthan have been submitted by some officials to bag top posts in the corporation.

Metro One extends trial run of VAG Metro to Airport Stn INTO THE FUTURE: The Mumbai Metro One Pvt Lt conducted a second trial of the Metro Rail from Versova to Airport Station, yesterday.

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he Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) yesterday conducted a second trial run of the Metro Rail between Versova to Airport Road station on the VersovaAndheri-Ghatkopar Metro corridor. The trial run saw the Metro run over the cablestayed bridge on the Western Express Highway in Andheri East. Sources disclosed that

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Due to the T20 tournaments, the classic game of cricket is being sidetracked.

the trial run covered a distance of 7 Kms. It may be recalled that on May 1, Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan had flagged off the first trial run of 3 Kms of the Metro between Versova to Azad Nagar stations. More such trial runs are in the offing before the line is commissioned later in the year.

Meanwhile, sources in the Chief Ministers office dis-

closed that the inauguration of the much awaited Eastern Freeway could take place anywhere between June 6 to June 8. The Chief Minister is in New Delhi till the middle of the week and is expected to return to Mumbai on June 5. Moreover, sources added, there is no formal request from the MMRDA to the Chief Minister’s office seeking approval for the inauguration.

Do you think T20 cricket has taken away the gentleman’s spirit of the sport?

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It’s a new style in the game which will bring in development and allow for getting quick runs in the matches.

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Now the test matches or the One Day Internationals have been sidelined in favour of the new T20 format.

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Both formats are great and we enjoy them.

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The 50 over matches provided a pure variation of the game whereas T20 is like a hit-and-run.

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Kapil Sibal – poet

When we received the invitation (by SMS) to the launch of Worldwide Records ‘Betiyaan”, we were about to dismiss it as just another over-hyped music launch, featuring the usual suspects – Sushmita Sen, Ajay Devgun, Sunanda Shetty, Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon etc. You know, thoroughly glamorous people whom we avoid because we are not glamorous ourselves.

Then we saw that Kapil Sibal, Union law minister, was to be there, and we were sufficiently intrigued to read on and we are glad we did.

Because here is a chance to meet and see in action, Kapil Sibal – poet.

Just like our own Aditya Thackeray!

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Ability Unlimited provides opportunities for differently-abled youth to explore the performing arts

Miracle on Wheels

Given our dismal attitude and sheer lack of response to the myriad needs of the differently abled in this country, there is no need to feel smug about the showcasing of a pretty unique performance at the NCPA this week.

This Friday at the Tata Theatre, Ability Unlimited gives a performance that showcases what

this special category is capable of.

Performers in wheelchairs, speech and hearing impaired, affected by paralysis, but on stage, they are inspired, their performances spectacles of pulsating light and sound effects, incorporating elements of Bharatanatyam, Sufi dancing and Chauu.

According to Ranjana Dave, writing in the NCPA’s On Stage

magazine, “Dancers in wheelchairs are complemented by hearingimpaired dancers. They use their arms to thump their wheels as if they were feet, as they perform pure dance movements in Bharatnatyam. Interestingly, the hearing-impaired dancers are also trained in dancing in wheelchairs.

Abroad, specially-abled performers are a fact of life. In India, they are a rarity, though dancer-choreographer Astad Deboo has incorporated them in performances successfully for the

last 15 years. He has created special works for hearing impaired dancers from both Kolkata and Chennai, taking them abroad as well to great triumph.

Deboo’s own ability to spin is also legendary.

And in the Ability Unlimited Group, there is Gulshan Kumar, who holds the world’s record for the maximum number of spins on a manual wheelchair in one minute!

That is 65 spins in one minute, the record notched up in 2011. Still unbroken.

Don’t forget to target the ally before strongly criticising the opposition!

Art with a heart

It’s the ninth such exhibition in order to raise funds for the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) and we are delighted to be able to tell our readers that the good heart and philanthropic mind, the wide-open purse and the open hand remain the same when it comes to artists and generosity.

This year no less than 105 artists are giving 105 works for sale at the fund raiser, which seeks to raise money for deserving cancer patients. They include the biggest, the best, the brightest, among them include K H Ara, F N Souza, Akbar Padamsee, Badri Narayan, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Shuvaprassana, Shipra Bhattacharyya, Prafulla Dahanukar, Subrata Gangopadhyay, Sanjay Bhattacharjya, Samir Mondal, Bharti Prajapati, Bina Aziz, Brinda Chudasama Miller, Sanatan Dinda, Atin Basak, Buwa Shete, Seema Kohli, Surya Prakash, T Vaikunthan,Yusuf Arakkal, Nayanaa Kanodia, Lalitha Lajmi, H R Das, Ramesh Gorjala, Charan Sharma and Yashwant Shirwadkar.

Curator of ‘Colours of Life’ for the CPAA, Piali Syam, says that the task of putting together the art collection for the year has been most enjoyable “as there is nothing more rejuvenating than seeing the works of various artists from across the country as they arrive.

The collection has a large spectrum of works, styles, media and price range. It gives every art lover an opportunity to own a piece of work without having to stretch their budget. Also, it gives a unique opportunity to the art collectors to select from different genres of artists and make their collection more dynamic.”

H R Das’s aptly titled Play – 1 and Suhas Bahulkar’s Myth and Reality. Both acrylic on canvas with a touch of gold leaf for the latter.

As you can see from the two pictures we have chosen to highlight, the art here will cover everything from folk to abstract, figurative to landscape, offering a unique opportunity for art collectors to obtain valuable additions to their portfolios.

Over the years, artists have become an integral part of CPAA and without their contribution the organisation’s endeavour to support cancer patients in a

holistic manner would remain unfulfilled. That is what has made this one of the most prestigious events of the year.

So, we will see you at The Viewing Room, Elysium Mansion, 4th Floor, Walton Road, above Bata Showroom, Colaba Causeway, from June 10 to 22 between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm. Who knows, this year we may finally start our art collection!

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Mohd. Hashim Kureshi to Mohammed Hashim Qureshi Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. U-8673 dated May 16-22, 2013.

Ornate C-6120 I have changed my name from Valji Ravji Patel to Valji Ravji Dubariya as per Maha. Govt.

Gazette No. U-5052 dated April 25-May 1, 2013.

Ornate C-6121 My old name is Nandabai Shomcharya Jahagirkar and now new name is Mrs. Nanda Ashok Joshi as per Affidavit No. HD725138.

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I have changed my name from Pavita Kumari Anandi Gupta to Pavita Pradeep Lal as per Affidavit dated June 3, 2013.

C-6123 I, Miss. Supritha Ramesh Shetty, have changed my name to Mrs. Nisha Nilesh Karpe for all purposes as per Affidavit dated 03-06-2013.

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THANKSGIVING Prayer to the Holy Spirit thou who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideal, who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget wrong done to me who are in all instances of my life with me.

I, in this dialogue thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter however great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen.

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I have changed my name from Miss Sangita Leeladhar Bhattad to Mrs. Sangeeta Satish Pasari as per Affidavit.

C-6117 I have changed my name from Mohd. Hasib Mohd. Rafik Kureshi to Mohammed Hasib Mohammed Rafiq Qureshi Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. U8671 dated May 16-22, 2013.

Ornate C-6118 I have changed my name from Hajarabee Moh. Hasib Kureshi to Azrabee Mohammed Hasib Qureshi Vide Maha. Govt.

Gazette No. U-8672 dated May 16-22, 2013.

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I, Mr. Sachin Rasiklal Shah & Mrs. Manisha Sachin Shah, have changed our minor daughter’s name from Miss.

Zeel Sachinkumar Shah to Miss. Jeel Sachin Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

C-6134 I, Mr. Sachinkumar Rasiklal Shah, have changed my name to Mr. Sachin Rasiklal Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

C-6135 I, Mrs. Manishaben Sachinkumar Shah, have changed my name to Mrs. Manisha Sachin Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

C-6136 I, Mr. Rasiklal Mepani, have changed my name to Mr. Rasiklal Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

C-6137 I, Mrs. Sardaben Rasiklal Mepani, have changed my name to Mrs. Sardaben Rasiklal Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013 I have changed my name from Bhartiben Bansidhar Mewada, to ‘Bharati Bansidhar Mewada’ as per Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

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I have changed my name from Inshah Rashid Shaikh to Alefiya Murtazaa Rangwala as per Maha. Gazette No.(U-67455).

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I have changed my name from Bhartiben Manubhai Mewada, to ‘Bharati Bansidhar Mewada’ as per Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

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I have changed my name from Aslam Abdul Raheman Galiyara to Mohammed Aslam Abdul Raheman Galiyara as per deed poll Affidavit dated 02/05/2013.

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I have changed my name from Bansikumar Jagjivandas Mewada, to ‘Bansidhar Jagjivandas Mewada’ as per Affidavit dated 03/06/2013.

C-6150 I have changed my name from Bansidhar Jagannathbhai Mewada, to ‘Bansidhar Jagjivandas Mewada’ as per Affidavit dated 03/06/2013.

C-6151 I have changed my name from M. Arif Shamim Ahmed Shaikh, to ‘M. Arif Khalid Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Maha. Govt.

Gazette No. (U-8519) dated 16/05/2013.

C-6152 I, Khalid Ahmed Shaikh, have changed my Son’s name from M. Shakil Shamim Ahmed Shaikh, to ‘M. Shakil Khalid Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Maha.

Govt. Gazette No. (U-8520) dated 16/05/2013.

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I have changed my name from Karan Kamal Desai to Fasi Ur Rehman Vide Maha. Govt.

Gazette No. U-4459 dated 2504-2013.

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I, Mr. Sachinkumar Rasiklal Mepani, have changed my name to Mr. Sachin Rasiklal Shah as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

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I, Pradipkumar Shivlal Gandhi, have changed my name to Pradip Shivlal Gandhi as per deed poll Affidavit dated 28/05/13.

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I, Mr. Rajendraprasad Mansukhlal Padhiar, have changed my name to Mr. Rajendra Mansukhlal Padhiar as per deed poll Affidavit dated 31/05/13.

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I have changed my name from Ankita Ashok Mule, to ‘Mrs. Sangeeta Ashok Mule’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-59596) dated 07/03/2013.

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I, Cheda Purbai Malshi, have changed my name to Taraben Talakshi Savla as per deed poll Affidavit dated 01/06/13.

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I, Miss. Suvarnalata Arjun Jadhav, have changed my name to Mrs. Sneha Sridhar as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

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I have changed my name from Shabana Hanif Shaikh, to ‘Shabana Amin Shaikh’ as per Affidavit dated 03/06/2013.

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I, Sanjay Eknath Gaikawad, have changed my name to Sanjay Eknath Gaikwad as per deed poll Affidavit dated 01/06/13.

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I, Ms. Parul Chaudhary, have changed my name to Ms. Parull Chaudhry as per deed poll Affidavit dated 30/05/13.

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I, Vinod Vijay Waghmare, have changed my name to Vinod Vijay Wagh as per deed poll Affidavit dated 28/05/13.

C-6129 I, Dhirenkumar Hasmukhrai Mehta, have changed my name to Dhiren Hasmukhrai Mehta as per deed poll Affidavit dated 01/06/13.

C-6130 I, Pooja Pankaj Tanna, have changed my minor son’s name from Jash Dhaval Tejura to Jash Pooja Tanna as per deed poll Affidavit dated 31/05/13.

C-6131 I, Satish kumar Chouhan, have changed my name to Satish kumar Chauhan as per deed poll Affidavit dated 09/05/13.

C-6132 I, Ms. Heenaben Bhagwanji Mamania, have changed my name to Miss. Deena Bhagwanji Mamania as per deed poll Affidavit dated 01/06/13.

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I, Ms. Avanee Kishor Soni, have changed my name to Mrs. Avani Sunil Zaveri as per deed poll Affidavit dated 30/05/13.

C-6143 I, Ms. Sapna Hemchandra Desai, have changed my name to Ms. Sapna Hemant Desai as per deed poll Affidavit dated 03/06/13.

C-6144 I, Hamad Mehboobali Qureshi, have changed my name to Humed Mehboob Ali Qureshi as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. (U-31757).

C-6145 I have changed my name from “Mrs. Naina Laloobhai Shah” to “Mrs. Nayna Gunvant Jatakiya” as per Affidavit dated 31/05/13.

C-6146 I have changed my name from “Mr. Gunvantrai Mohanlal Jatakia (Mr. Gunvantbhai Mohanlal Jatakiya)” to “Gunvant Mohanlal Jatakiya” as per Affidavit dated 31/05/13.

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I have changed my name from Mohamed Shahabuddin Mohd Shaffi Shaikh, to ‘Mohammad Shahabuddin Mohammad Shaffi Shaikh’ as per Affidavit dated 03/06/2013.

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I have changed my name from Javed Qasam to Mohammed Javed Qasam Qureshi as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-6164 I have changed my name from Anwar Husen Abdul Sattar to Anwar Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-6165 I have changed my old name Gulbash Khan Jaleel Khan Durrani and Gulbash Khan Jalil Khan to new name Gulbash Jaleel Durrani as per the Affidavit.

C-6166 I have changed my name from Ghoghari Jaffer Gulam Mustufa to Jaffer Ghoghari as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-6167 I have changed my name from Chaitali Kirit Shah to Priti Mrugesh Bhatt as per Affidavit dated 3rd June, 2013.

C-6168 I have changed my name from Ritish Ghisulal Punmiya to Ritesh Ghisulal Punmiya as per Affidavit dated 3rd June, 2013.

C-6169 I have changed my name from Kiritkumar Pranjivandas Modi to Kiritbhai Pranjivandas Modi as per Affidavit dated 3-6-2013.

C-6170 I have changed my name from Sohel Mobin Chowdhary to Mohammed Sohail Mubeen Choudhary as per Affidavit dated 8th April, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Shabana Nayab Khan, to ‘Shahana Nayab Khan’ as per Affidavit dated 30/05/2013.

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I have changed my name from Mohammad Shahabazhar Chaudhari to Mohammad Shahabajhar Mubeen Choudhary as per Affidavit dated 08th April, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Shibaji Sankar Halder, to ‘Shivaji Sankar Halder’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-8302) dated 16/05/2013.

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I have changed my name from Shahina Mobin Chaudhary to Shahina Mubeen Choudhary as per Affidavit dated 8-4-2013.

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I have changed my name from Shaikh Mohibur Abidur Rehman, to ‘Mohibur Rehman Abidur Rehman Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-63244) dated 21/03/2013.

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I have changed my name from Saheba Chaudhary to Saheba Mubeen Choudhary as per Affidavit dated 8th April, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Bernadette Maria Lopes to Bernadette Maria Lewis D'Souza, as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Javid Abdul Hamid Siddk to Mohd. Javed Hamid Mistry as per Affidavit dated 1st June, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Mustansir Barkat Ali to Mustansir Barkat Ali Moiyadi as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Vidya Mohanadsan to Vidya Mohanadasan as per Affidavit dated 03rd June, 2013.

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I have changed my name from Salim Babu to Salim Mansuri as per Affidavit dated 3-6-2013.

C-6177 I have changed my name from Padssery Mohanadsan to Padassery Mohanadasan as per Affidavit dated 3rd June, 2013.

C-6178 I have changed my name from Zain Sayyed to Zain Sayed as per Affidavit dated 3-6-2013.

C-6179 I have changed my name from Sadique Sayyad to Sadiq Sayed as per Affidavit dated 3-6-2013.

C-6180 I have changed my name from Fehmida to Fehmida Sayed as per Affidavit dated 3-6-2013.

C-6181 I have changed my name from Dipakkumar Ramanlal Shah to Deepak Ramanlal Shah as per Affidavit dated 27th May, 2013.

C-6182 I have changed my name from Rafik Musabhai Gogda to Rafique Moosa Gogda as per Affidavit.

C-6183 I have changed my name from Mohammed Musir to Mohd Mushir Mohd Moeen Ansari as per Affidavit.

C-6184 I have changed my name from Hemlata Jayant Chaughule to Hema Vinod Yadav as per Affidavit.

C-6185 I have changed my name from Daxaben Anil Satra to Daksha Anil Satra as per Affidavit.

C-6186 I have changed my name from Gita Dungarshi Gala to Geeta Mahesh Dedhia as per Affidavit.

C-6187 I have changed my name from Maheshkumar Maganlal Dedhiya to Mahesh Maganlal Dedhia as per Affidavit.

C-6188 I have changed my name from Suraj Amit Shah to Suraj Amit Gada as per Affidavit.

C-6189 I have changed my name from Rashilabahen Jivraj Vora to Rasila Shantilal Gala as per Affidavit.

C-6190 I have changed my name from Ajitkumar Sohanlal Jain to Ajit Sohanlal Jain as per Affidavit.

C-6191 I have changed my name from Mangala Ramchandra Vaidya to Mangal Jalinder Kasar as per Affidavit.

C-6192 I have changed my name from Jainullah Shah Mohammad Chaudhary to Zainullah Shah Mohammad Chaudhary as per Affidavit.

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Initiative aims at minimizing inconvenience to pedestrians and to manage vehicular traffic during rains

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he Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has set up a 24x7 control room for the monsoon season ahead. It will be managed by five MMRDA nodal officers and 41 officials in three shifts. The control room has been set up with a view to minimize inconvenience to vehicular and pedestrian traffic at various project sites of the MMRDA in its jurisdiction.

In a statement issued here yesterday, MMRDA additional metropolitan commissioner Ashwini Bhide stated that the contractors have been instructed to stringently follow norms as far as barricading, reinstatement of damaged road works, and clearing and disposal of muck on the roads. The contractors have been asked to maintain dewatering pumps of adequate capacity where there is no connectivity to storm water drains and also at the known water logging spots.

MMRDA joint project director, Dilip Kawathkar, stated that the public would be able to seek help from the control room on aspects like uprooting of trees, water logging, accidents, traffic snarls, and potholes. The control room will work in tandem with Railways, BMC, Traffic Police, BEST, Fire Brigade and other agencies. Service from the control room established since June 1 is available on Helpline Numbers – 26591241 / 26594176 and 8080705051.

Over 700 MSF trainees await posting

By Zuber Ansari

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he Maharashtra Security Force (MSF), which came into existence in April 2010 after the 26/11 attack, was established to create a force which could tackle any kind of emergency and provide better safety to various vital installations in the city. Members of various Guard Boards, Home Guards, ex-servicemen and retired personnel from para-military forces, police and members of the public, were invited to take MSF training through advertisements and around 1,285 persons undertook training by paying Rs.15,000 each.

However, till date, only 400 to 500 people have been given jobs while 700 still remain on the waiting list, despite having completed their training almost six months ago. All the 1,285 trainees underwent training at different centers located in Belgaum, Panvel, Virar and the CRPF camp in Goregaon.

IN A LIMBO: Over 700 MSF trainees are still awaiting their postings.

On being queried about the situation, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) cum General Manager of MSF, Gulabsingh Chavan, said, “Surely everyone will get a job. We are trying our best to place them in various establishments, but the agreement process and some terms and conditions set by the companies are affecting the posting process.”

“We have approached many private companies including the Metro and Mono rail department to employ MSF staff, but are facing problems for sanction of the proposal,” Chavan added.

The idea of raising a dedicated force for security was under consideration of the state government for a long time. The force was to be raised under the Maharashtra State Security Corporation as a state-level counterpart of the CISF and was the result of the joint initiative by the Union and the State Government. It was mandated to cater to the security needs of government offices, corporations, vital installations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), local bodies, banks, financial, religious and educational institutions amongst others.

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ERROR AND TRIAL: Pune-based bookie Kishore Lelchand Badlani at the Esplanade Court on Monday.

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Does NMMC’s list of dangerous buildings include structures that don’t exist any more?

SHEER CARELESSNESS: The NMMC’s list of dangerous buildings includes several nonextant structures.

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he carelessness with which the staff of the anti-encroachment department of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) maintains its records can be gauged from the lapse where they have included the old structure of an Urdu medium school in Turbhe on their list of dangerous buildings in spite of the fact that the structure was torn down for redevelopment about five months ago. The construction of a new building there is already underway.

Every year before the monsoon, the anti-encroachment department of the NMMC comes out with a list of dangerous buildings in the city, but the list has hardly changed over the years. Last year, there were 70 buildings declared as dangerous, while this year they have a list of 72 build-

ings. Incidentally, the 70 buildings from last year feature again in this year’s list, to which they have just added just two more buildings. The new list has been published in newspapers.

Citizens are complaining that the NMMC administration is preparing the list without conducting a survey of all the buildings in every ward.

The Urdu school which has erroneously figured in the list was run by the Al Hasnat Education and Welfare Society at plot number 199 at sector 21 in Turbhe and was demolished some time ago. At present, the construction of a new school building is on for which, ironically, in the month of March 2012, Navi Mumbai Mayor Sagar Naik had, in fact, conducted a bhoomi pujan.

When contacted, R K Mathpati, DMC, anti-encroachment department of

NMMC, says, “This is a blunder by the staff and will be corrected soon.” According to Turbhe ward officer, Bharat Dhanade, the survey was conducted during May and his department was not involved in it. “I am not aware about the goof up since I was not part of the survey,” he said. amit.srivastav@afternoondc.in

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Marriages mar Yavatmal by-poll

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spate of marriages, 237 of them to be precise, on one single day appears to have caused one of the lowest voter turnouts in any assembly by-election in the state.

The voting percentage in the June 2 by-elections for the Yavatmal assembly constituency yesterday was officially pegged at 36.57 per cent. The low voter turnout has meant that the outcome could well swing in favour of the Congress nominee Nandini Nilesh Parwekar, who is fighting to retain the seat

Moreover, the local Yavatmal district administration confirmed to the ADC about 237 marriages happening in the constituency. Sources argued that whichever political party managed to draw their committed voters to the polling booth would stand a better chance of winning when the votes are counted on June 5. There are ten candidates in the fray, of which there are five independents and three candidates from state level recognised political parties.

However, it is a direct contest between Parwekar and the BJP’s Madan Yerawar.

won by her late husband and sitting MLA Nilesh Parwekar in the 2009 elections.

According to Election Commission of India (ECI) sources, the voting percentage in the first four hours was as low as four per cent.

As per ECI records, there are a total of 3,21,625 voters, comprising of 1,66,232 male, 1,55,239 female and 154 service voters. However, on June 2, only 67,976 male and 49,628 female voters cast their ballot. Which meant that 98,256 male and 1,05,611 female voters did not step across to cast their ballot at all.

Three arrests in SRA builder attack case

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three arrested shooters to terrify the builder by either injuring him or by firing around him. The firing had taken place on the morning of May 28 near the builder’s office at Borivli (E).

Bachkana tried to extort Rs.2 lakh from Manjavkar, said DCP Pote, adding that the police would arrest the gangster in the case.

The three men were arrested from Charkop said police while adding that they Azad Shrivastav | ADC

week after a small time builder in western suburbs was shot at Mumbai’s crime branch on Sunday arrested the three shooters involved.

The arrested accused were identified as Snehal Sawant alias Sunny, Virendra Jadhav alias Veru and Rajendra Ravat alias Raju Nepali, said DCP (Detection-1) Ambadas Pote.

According to the police, the

CAUGHT BY COPS: The three men who fired upon builder Rajaram Manjavkar were arrested by Crime Branch officials on Sunday. shooters attacked builder Rajaram Manjavkar at the behest of Yusuf Sulieman Qadri alias Yusuf Bachkana, an incarcerated gangster of Chhota Rajan gang. Bachkana, currently cooling his heels in a prison at Karnataka, had threatened Manjavkar on three separate occasions.

The first time Bachkana had messaged the victim on his mobile phone. On two other occasions, the gangster had called the builder on his mobile phone to threaten him.

Seeing that the builder was unwilling to cough up money the gangster ordered the

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have several criminal cases registered against them in various police stations in the city. The arrests took place after police were informed that the three men would be visiting Flash Hotel situated near BEST depot near Charkop. Soon after the incident police sleuths from Kasturba police station had arrested a person named Parshuram Nalavade, who was out on parole, for passing information to Bachkana.

The accused have been remanded to police custody till June 7. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

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the government on this issue”.

On Sunday Sena president he Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met ChaPrithviraj Chavan has van for setting up a state of the made it clear that he art garden and theme park at has not given any assurance the Mahalaxmi race course. to the Shiv Sena president The 99-year lease of Royal Uddhav Thackeray about set- Western India Turf Club ting up state of the art garden (RWITC), which maintains the and theme park at the Maha- Mahalaxmi race course, expired on May 31, prompting lakshmi race course.

Speaking to reporters at the Sena to demand a theme Yashwantrao Chavan Centre park at the sprawling grounds.

After the meeting Chavan, yesterday afternoon, Chavan said, “Uddhav Thackeray met Thackeray said, “I met the me and submitted his plan to Chief Minister and handed build a theme park at Maha- over the plan to him to build lakshmi race course. I gave a a theme park at the Mahahearing to the delegation of laxmi race course. After 99 Sena leaders. However, there years, people of Mumbai is no commitment given by have got the opportunity to

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take control of this land. The Chief Minister said he will consult all before going ahead with the plan. He also said the concept is good,” The Sena president, who was accompanied by senior party leader Subhash Desai, Mumbai Mayor Sunil Prabhu and BMC’s standing committee chairman Rahul Shewale, also said that the CM said the concept is good. He will call everybody to discuss the issue. This land is of Mumbaikars. Thackeray’s this statement has created confusion in the corridors of politics. Against this backdrop Chavan made this clarification.

Second wife, a Std XII student, found murdered in Titwala

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20-year old woman identified as Komal R Patil was found murdered in her Titwala home on Sunday night. The woman was married to a 42-year old man Rameshwar Patil, three months ago. Patil was already married with 32-year old and has 3 children two daughter between 15-17 years old and

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one son.

On Sunday, Sanjay Kothurwad, father of the deceased approached Titwala police saying that that her daughter was found murdered in her home and accordingly a case of murder was registered by the police.

According to police, Patil is a local builder who lives in a bungalow with her wife and three children. Three months

ago, he married Komal, a class 12th student who is just 3 years elder than his eldest daughter. He was living with Komal in a room just 100 meters away from his bungalow.

The police also suspect that there may be several reasons behind the murder of Komal as he was married to a person who was already married and had children of her age. As of now the police have

not known whether there was any dispute or problems in the family due to Patil’s marriage with Komal.

Dilip Godbole, PI of Titwala police station said, "As of now we have called all the people connected in the case and our investigation is still on in the case. We are investigating the case from all possible angles and soon we will solve the case."

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Headphones-plugged, 17-year-old girl gets hit by luxury bus, dies

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17-year old girl, Nidhi Pandey was killed near Dadar T.T.circle, when she was crossing the road with her headphones plugged into her ears.

She was crossing the road when the signal was green. The luxury bus driver, Hareshchandra Devidas(50) honked several times but since she was listening to music, so she could not hear the honks.

She was hit by a luxury bus.

The incident happened at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

For more than an hour, no help was made available

to her with vehicles passing by. The Matunga police was informed about the mishap. She was brought to Sion hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. She succumbed to sever head injuries.

The victim was on her way to a nearby gym, when the incident happened.

Nidhi is a resident of Antop Hill.

Nidhi had recently appeared for her HSC exams.

According to Senior PI, Suresh Parab, Matunga police station” We have arrested the driver. A case of accidental death has been registered.”

Vashi RTO nets `23.70 lakh

Around 1,597 vehicles, commercial and non-commercial, penalised for not renewing vehicle fitness certificates

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n anonymous caller informed the East region control room about an alleged ‘rave’ party going on in the bungalow of a retired deputy commissioner of police. However, when the police reached the spot, they found a bunch of teenagers celebrating a birthday party.

At 3.30 am, on Monday, Radheshyam Agarwal, senior PI of Shivaji Nagar police who is holding additional charge of Chunabhatti police station, got a call on his wireless about a group of teenagers partying in Bungalow No.119-A in Lal Dongar at Sindhi Society. On reaching the spot, the Chunabhatti police beat marshal found that the name plate displayed in front of the bungalow was of Vasant S Kamble, who was deputy commissioner of police (DCP) in CID three years ago, and is now retired.

The beat marshal also found four boys and five girls,

Police personnel confront the partying teenagers.

(Above) Bungalow no.119-A with name plate of DCP Vasant S. Kamble.

all between the age group of 16-18 years, partying without any adult supervision. “We detained the teenagers and got them to the police station,” said Agarwal.

On making further enquires, the police found that the bungalow was owned by one Nikesh Patil who is in Jaipur at present. “The teenagers told us that they were friends who met through a social networking website and were celebrating the birthday of one of the girls,” said Agarwal. After making a dairy entry, the police officers called up the parents of the teenagers and handed them over to them.

The police officers said that they have detained two 16year-old boys for enquiries and are waiting for Nikesh Patil to return from Jaipur so that he could be questioned about how the bungalow was rented out to minors and a party was allowed without any supervision.

he deputy regional transport office (RTO), Vashi, has collected Rs.23.70 lakh as penalty from vehicles whose fitness certificate have already expired and have not been renewed on time. Both, commercial and non-commercial vehicles were found to be in violation of the guidelines.

Up to April 15, the Deputy RTO, Vashi caught 1,597 vehicles that did not have renewed fitness certificates which, the RTO stated, must be organized well in advance of the date of expiry. These fitness certificates can be renewed up to a month before the deadline. However, in the absence of stringent rules, vehicle owners don’t bother much about the deadline.

Assistant RTO, S.M.Cha-

van, said, “As per the manual process of data collection, we have found 1,597 vehicles whose fitness certificates had expired. They have been fined Rs.100 per day, irrespective of the vehicle type, from the date their fitness certificates had expired.”

Earlier, the state government had issued a circular stipulating a penalty of Rs.1,000 for every vehicle, whether commercial or noncommercial, from April 15, 2013.

Chavan added, “As per section 56 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a fitness certificate authenticates whether a vehicle is fit to ply and it is mandatory for every vehicle. In case of commercial vehicles, which need permits to ferry passengers, a fitness renewal is necessary every year.” amit.srivastav@afternoondc.in

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55-year-old villager was killed and six others injured some of them seriously, when lighting struck them after heavy rains here, police said today.

The incident took place last evening in Navapada following which the injured were admitted to PHC at Parali in predominantly Wada taluka, they said. The victim, identified as Sakharam Ma-

hadu Vazare alongwith others was returning home after the day's work when lightening struck all of them near Marichakat jungles.

Vazare died on his way to the hospital and police have registered a case of accidental death.

The entire district experienced heavy rains accompanied by thunder and strong winds last evening.

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who assumed that I wasn’t paying much attention to him, without reason, became hyper and started assaulting me.”

This uncalled for attack made Dr. Shinde feel humiliated. “I felt very insulted and frustrated after the incident. I felt the need to be all by myself. I wanted to be alone and

so I went to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway,” said Dr. Shinde.

After spending around four hours on the expressway, he returned to Sion Hospital at 3 am in the morning on Saturday. “I am feeling much better now and I have resumed duty,” he said.

Dr. Avinash Supe, Dean of

the hospital in the wee hours of Saturday morning.

Speaking about his mysterir Swapnil Shinde, a first year student from the ous disappearance, and what medicine department happened on Friday, Dr. of BMC-run Sion Hospital, Shinde, who suffered abrasions who was untraceable after on his left cheek in the assault, being assaulted on Friday, by said, “I was taking good care of relatives of a patient named the patient. He was critical and Ramesh Dumre, returned to was about to succumb twice. It

was me who resuscitated him.

In a set-up like ours, where we have fifty to sixty patients to take care of, it cannot be expected that we keep looking at the same patient for a long time. We do the needful for the patient and carry on with our work. This is what I did for this patient too. But his relatives,

MSEDCL wins battle against MERC over sops to captive power plants

1,479 dams built in drought-hit talukas: Chavan

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n a major victory of sorts for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has won its case against the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) order that allowed captive power generating units in the state to bank their produced power and withdraw it at their convenience.

Sources in Mahavitaran, while speaking to ADC yesterday, disclosed that the Appellate Tribunal on Electricity (APTEL) had set aside the MERC order to this effect arguing that it had no jurisdiction to issue orders on an issue that was not under its purview.

Sources stated that the captive power producing units especially the nonconventional sources like wind and solar energy bank their power in the grid during monsoons when demand is low and withdraw the same from MSEDCL

when it faces peak demand during summer months.

The captive power generators off-loaded or banked their power in the grid when the demand was less and withdrew it at cheaper rates as they were not being charged any temporary surcharge.

High end consumers like Multiplexes and Malls have now begun to take power from the captive power generating units which is at a cheaper rate rather than buy power from Mahavitaran which sells power at Rs.3.8 per unit. Sources added that moreover the captive power units do not supply power to Mahavitaran as and when it requires in a specified time slot.

Due to the MERC order which forced Mahavitaran to allow open access to captive power generators to draw power when they required the state utility has so far suffered Rs.1,500 crore loss this financial year.

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Went missing from Sion Hospital after being assaulted by relatives of a patient Sion Hospital, said, “We have started counselling sessions for Dr. Shinde and also plan to conduct workshops for doctors to teach them how to deal with such situations. We had similar workshops before, but I think it’s time to have a repeat of those workshops.” shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

CM claims that state has constructed dams to aid drought-affected areas

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aharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said 1,497 check dams have been constructed in the state’s drought-hit talukas which will considerably improve the water storage capacity during monsoons.

The check dams, to be inaugurated on June 9, had been constructed at the cost of Rs 150 crore, Chavan told reporters after a kharif crop review meeting here.

“Desilting of dry water reservoirs was done on a massive scale with people’s participation,” he said.

“In four districts of western Maharashtra, the check dams will result in water storage of additional 8.5 tmc,” he said. Desilting work has been done on a massive scale through people’s participation as a result of which the storage capacity of water reservoirs is expected to increase, Chavan said.

Farm ponds have been constructed and the catchment areas have been widened, he said.

In 2013-14, considering the prospects of a good monsoon, the agriculture growth rate is expected to be at 10 per cent, the Chief Minister said. “To achieve the target, all district guardian ministers Azad Shrivastav | ADC

RAIN OR SHINE: The city continues at its pace even as it quietly acknowledges, with umbrellas and wipers, that monsoon has arrived.

have held review meetings at village, taluka and district level to ensure that the agriculture production target is achieved,” he said.

There is adequate seeds, fertilisers stock and the credit plan has been increased from Rs 27,000 crore to Rs 34,000 crore. “So there can be more credit supply to farmers,” he said.

Chavan said commercial banks are now providing 51 per cent of the agriculture credit to farmers while co-op-

erative banks are providing 49 per cent.

RBI had passed restrictions against eight banks including Nagpur, Wardha, Buldhana, Osmanabad, Dhule Nandurbar and Jalna co-operative banks. Out of these, DhuleNandurbar and Jalna banks have been revived and banking licence has been given to them.

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Naxalism versus corruption

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“Corruption is like a ball of snow, once it’s set a rolling it must increase” — Charles Caleb Colton

No shaming these names t was in February that the Shiv Sena run Iopposition BMC’s Standing Committee, in the face of from some of its members and in spite of the media highlighting the possibility, ran rough-shod over protests to pass road resurfacing contracts worth Rs 621 crore in ten minutes, setting a record for the height of brazenness.

A BJP corporator had pointed out that the proposal should be held back because the roads department had not even conducted a survey of the underground facilities of the roads to be so resurfaced. The contracts were in the form of four bulk tenders and this was the second time they had been thrown open. The first time saw so many complex requirements that not a single major firm applied and those that did, gave ridiculously low bids that could not be taken seriously.

This time, however, quotations were 5.4% above and only 14% below the reserve price for asphalt and cement concrete (CC) roads respectively and a total of five companies have benefited, most of them in joint ventures with each other. The thing is, when it comes to large contracts, the whole concept of name and shame is non-existent in the BMC, especially when it comes to the Standing Committee where even dissenting voices soon fall silent for one reason or other. And this attitude seems to be catching, like viral flue or malaria.

What else can explain the insouciance with which additional municipal commissioner Aseem Gupta explains the reason why even the paltry fine of Rs 1.8 crore levied on defaulting contractors last monsoon, for not carrying out repairs of potholes within the stipulated 48 hours, was not collected.

“The contractors are not yet fined, but the charges will be deducted while making payments”, he is reported to have said. Are these payments to do with this year’s projected repairs during the monsoon, is what we would like to know!

Last year, civic engineers were also to be fined, and accordingly, charges of Rs 1.25 crore were levied on 12 engineers at the rate of Rs 1000 per hour for every hour after the 48 hours deadline. That means collectively the engineers had let things lie for 12,500 hours or a little over 52 days, or, in other words, they cocked a snook at the authorities, being completely certain that no-one would ever make them pay.

And of these civic engineers, the esteemed Mr Gupta has (again reportedly) said, “We decided not to penalize road engineers as we want to encourage them to do better”.

Yeah, right!

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y liberal friends tell me to understand the Naxalites, not to condemn them. I wish I could follow their advice. But how do I reconcile the difference between the Naxalites, who killed this week some 25 Congress leaders at Chhattisgarh, and the two Nigerians who beheaded a British soldier a few days ago at London in public. For me, both are terrorists, fundamentalists, the first from the left and the other from the right. And does the ideology mean anything when the brutalities of one are no different than those of the other? Probably, it happens when ideologies lose their content and purpose. The followers do not know the way as happened at Chhattisgarh, the Naxalite Bastar belt. But what right do they have to call themselves pro-people, the protector of the oppressed when they kill the innocent in the same way as any criminal does.

What I have not understood, after following the Naxalites’ activities for several decades, is the point they are trying to make.

True, they do not have faith in democracy, although they cry hoarse in its name. But when they kill at will, they convey the mentality of dictatorship and do not in any way help the egalitarian thesis they expound. Their massacres and acts of oppression suggest only terrorism. A set of committed people have come together and want to dictate the nation’s fate according to their belief. They do not care for the people’s wishes and have taken upon themselves the task of leading the nation using the gun. The ballot box has no meaning in their life.

Whether some families at Chhattisgarh were dictatorial in their dealings or whether tribals were killed by the non-tribals are important considerations to reach the conclusion that they contributed to the deterioration of the atmosphere. But the point at issue is to find a solution to the wrongs committed. Violence cannot find it. A democratic way is far better and more lasting.

Ideologically archaic It is strange that some people still believe in the archaic philosophy of violence. The world is moving towards conciliation and is trying to rule out the use of weapons altogether. The Naxalites, whatever their commitments to a welfare state, have first to win

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people to their point of view. They cannot shoot their way through the opposition. The defence which they have offered for their carnage does not in any way mitigate their crime.

The Naxalites will continue to proliferate, when disparities are blatant and the state oppression unrelenting. But violence cannot act as magic wand. It aggravates the problem as has taken place over the years. The menace has to be eliminated. All political parties and the right thinking people have to come together to end violence as a method to rectify the wrongs. Prime Minister Manmohan

any manner.

It is comical that the two central ministers wanted to resign when they heard about their dismissal. But Sonia Gandhi wanted the message to spread that the party would not compromise on corruption and would even go to the extent of sacking its ministers. And she did.

Both ministers were reportedly close to the Prime Minister who is said to have assured them that he would let them quit if the alternative was dismissal. Apparently, the Prime Minister who is known for his personal integrity, failed to prevail upon Sonia Gandhi.

She was right in her thinking that the dismissals gave a sterner message than the resignations would have.

No fallout shelters here And there is no doubt that it is having a chilling effect on the party. There is the realization that whatever have been the acts of omission or commission in the past, the party has generally turned a new leaf and would not tolerate any more of the scams which have been tumbling out of government’s cupboard at regular intervals.

In fact, many Congressmen, who are out of office, are now putting pressure on Sonia Kuldip Nayar Gandhi to “clean up” the stables in the states.

In such a scenario, some allegations are Singh has rightly said that Naxalism is a chal- bound to be exaggerated but on the whole lenge to the democratic way, India’s ethos. Vi- the development is healthy. The problem she olence will weaken faith in democracy and faces is whether she can open the Pandora’s the rule of law.

Box and keep the fallout within limits so as The Chhattisgarh incident has renewed the not to allow further smearing on the face of debate on the futility of violence. The subject the Congress. is so important that the nation, absorbed in That the matter ultimately rests with the scandals and scams, has diverted its atten- Congress high command (the same is the case tion and has started talking about Naxalism with other political parties) has a reassuring apart from corruption. The sacking of two effect. Personal animosity will not count. Yet chief ministers Pawan Kumar Bansal (Rail- the fact remains that it is ultimately Sonia ways) and Ashwani Kumar (Law) has eclipsed Gandhi, the all powerful, will decide. This may other things and brought integrity to the fore. not turn out to be a bad idea. She has kept Congress President, Sonia Gandhi wanted away herself from the government’s scandals. a concrete, convincing action. After winning However the morale of Congress leaders may the state election in Karnataka, where the be low; they may not have the kind of selfBellary mines scandal became an issue, she confidence which they had before the dishas adopted honesty as the plank for the missals of Pawan and Ashwani Kumar. A Congress in future. She does not want to do proposal whispered around is that some type anything which would lessen the image of of standing committee should be constituted being an honest party. Rahul Gandhi too has so that Sonia Gandhi is armed with all the inannounced that the Congress will not formation available to her, and could embark put such candidates who are tainted in upon a fight against corruption.

BETWEEN THE LINES

Nothing lasts, except love N

either numbers nor powers nor wealth nor learning nor eloquence nor anything else will prevail, but purity, living the life, in one word, anubhuti, realisation. Let there be a dozen such lion - souls in each country, lions who have broken their own bonds, who have touched the Infinite, whose whole soul is gone to Brahman, who care neither for wealth nor power nor fame, and these will be enough to shake the world.

Let us work without desire for name or fame or rule over others. Let us be free from the triple bonds of lust, greed of gain, and anger. And this truth is with us!

Let people say whatever they like, stick to your own convictions, and rest assured, the world will be at your feet. They say, "Have faith in this fellow or that fellow", but I say, "Have faith in yourself first", that's the way.

Have faith in yourself -- all power is in you - be conscious and bring it out. Say, "I can do everything." "Even the poison of a snake is powerless if you can firmly deny it."

Beware! No saying "nay", no negative thoughts! Say, "Yea, Yea," "So'ham,

glorious still.

It is life to do good, it is death not to do good to others. Ninety per cent of human brutes you see are dead, are ghosts -- for none lives, my boys, but he who loves.

Feel, my children, feel; feel for the poor, the ignorant, the downtrodden; feel till the heart stops and the brain reels and you think you will go mad — then pour the soul out at the feet of the Lord, and then will come power, help, and indomitable energy.

Money does not pay, nor name; fame does commenced to die the day we began to hate other races; and nothing can prevent our not pay, nor learning. It is love that pays; it is death unless we come back to expansion, character that cleaves its way through adamantine walls of difficulties. which is life.

You must give your body, mind, and Do any deserve liberty who are not ready to give it to others? Let us calmly and in a speech to "the welfare of the world". You manly fashion go to work, instead of dissi- have read — "look upon your mother as pating our energy in unnecessary frettings God, look upon your father as God"— but I and fumings. I, for one, thoroughly believe say "the poor, the illiterate, the ignorant, the that no power in the universe can withhold afflicted — let these be your God." Know from anyone anything he really deserves. that service to these alone is the highest The past was great no doubt, but I sincerely religion.

— Swami Vivekananda believe that the future will be more So'ham"--"I am He! I am He!" Give and take is the law; and if India wants to raise herself once more, it is absolutely necessary that she brings out her treasures and throws them broadcast among the nations of the earth, and in return be ready to receive what others have to give her. Expansion is life, contraction is death. Love is life, and hatred is death. We

MATTER & SPIRIT

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IN one of the worst moments in Indian cricket history, the emergency meeting of BCCI dealt a huge blow to the game of cricket, when members were called to decide on the fate of its president, N Srinivasan, in the wake of spot-fixing/betting investigation involving his son-in-law Gurunath Maiyappan. Indian cricket is run by cosy clique of administrators who have little regard for the game and its image, and treat their personal posts as fiefs. The resignation of two BCCI board members Sanjay Jagdale and Ajay Shirke, and that of IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla, did little to make Srinivasan budge from his indefensible stance. Following is refusal to resign, an interim arrangement was agreed upon whereby Srinivasan will temporarily ‘step aside’ until the BCCI probe into his son-in-law’s dubious dealing submits its report. In the mean time, ex-tainted president Jagmohan Dalmiya, supported by Srinivasan, will take over the day to day affairs of the board, leaving room for suspicion that the latter can pull strings from behind. It is high time the BCCI be handed over to former cricket players and a professional full-time administration.

In this matter the government should not sit idle while the cricket fans are sold a lemon. It must bring the BCCI under RTI Act and amend the law, as cricket has become the private affair of selfish persons who have brought shame to the country.

—Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

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This stubbornness is no virtue

INDIANS here and abroad who love to see cricket played honestly and fairly in the truest standards of sportsmanship must have been shocked to learn that in the BCCI emergency meeting convened on Sunday at Chennai, Srinivasan continued to have his way and called the shots by stepping aside but not resigning as expected.

The arrangement to have Jagmohan Dalmiya as interim president is prima facie violative of the constitution of BCCI as there is no provision permitting two Presidents to head the Board. Whether the emergency meeting was properly convened by giving all members of the Governing Council of BCCI notice of the meeting remains to be seen. In the present scenario, Srinivasan will continue to have his way till September and the probe of spot fixing match fixing will remain a farce and lose credibility, as it can never be reSTUBBORN SRINIVASAN: BCCI President N Srinivasan applauding MS Dhoni, who garded as free and fair, because it is in the authorities’ focus for his 'special' ties to Srinivasan. can be influenced by Srinivasan spot fixing and match fixing in IPL WITH important games ahead, MS and his ilk in the BCCI in a subtle 2013.It appears that the gameplan Dhoni must remember he is also and obvert manner, no matter and modus operandi was to keep what Srinivasan may assert as to the Team India captain – a position Mr Sharad Pawar and Mr remaining away from the probe. that he has enjoyed despite imShashank Manohar out so that Who is going to keep a check on mense criticism regarding his perhim? Mr Dalmiya will be a puppet they cannot cleanse the dirt in the formance in the past. Alongside the administration of BCCI and rein the hands of Srinivasan as he business interests that the duo store faith of cricket lovers in himself has, in the past, been inshare together, can Dhoni-SriniBCCI. vestigated for alleged financial irvasan bond really affect the Indian regularities in BCCI. Now he —Apurva Parekh, Gamdevi team? It is believed that a board returns to head it at a time when president should ideally be a discricket fans have been betrayed by passionate observer who acts in

Rains — are spot fixed

Me: But how is that possible?

W: You relax. We also managed a THE wife (W) was in a great mood. ration card for the rains She had made money by betting on Me: You truly are a fixer the rains. Here is our bun maska W: Jai sri santh! conversation...

—Altaf H. Ladiwala, Bandra Me: Congrats! You bet on the rains and won W: Yes, fixing and mixing are in vogue IT is reported that the FM, working Me: You mean you spot fixed the overtime with the Income Tax Dept rains? to augment the network and inW: We bribed him with potholes crease revenue, is exploring all posand open drains sibilities and now proposes to Me: And he agreed to come? introduce a new concept, Direct Tax W: We also got an ‘Aadhaar’ card Code (DTC). There seems to be no for him exemption/concession towards savings, including that of senior citizens who stand to lose the provision of 15G or 15H Forms to Banks to avoid TDS toward the interest accruing out of the interest on their FDs. In other words, TDS is mandatory which shall be applied against every revenue, including those from the Insurance Policies. This seems to be harsh, especially on the senior citizens. Every time, there is some increase or the other in taxes, in one form or the other, and law-abiding citizens have to cough up more and more without getting anything significantly beneficial enough to mention. Further, there were rather long debates on retrieving the black money stashed in Swiss banks and PUDDLING THROUGH: The city is still bringing it to India for productive deployment of the same. The names not equipped to deal with flooding. of the account holders were said to Me: You are such a law abiding have been obtained, but the government refused to disclose them and citizen W: Yes, we gave him a ‘flooding’ the discussions ended with the matter being left out there. One cannot offer comprehend why, even though this Me: Flooding offer?

W: Yes, he could flood the Mithi is one of the most important issues, the opposition parties have resigned river Me: What if the BMC comes to themselves to not taking up this issue seriously thanks to which the know about this?

W: We have BMC NOC in our ruling party has managed to squeeze itself out of the situation. pocket

Impact of DTC on taxpayers

The FM, on his own, could do some homework to get the black money back so there is no need for any tax at all. The financial position of our country would be stable and the people would fear to possess any black money.

—T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

Evening colleges will help!

STUDENTS passing HSC far outnumber the seats available in degree colleges and it is a pity that many students will not be able to secure admission for pursuing their degree courses. The government should consider education as an investment and see to it that students be accommodated in one way or the other to complete their degree courses. It should consider an option to start evening lectures in state funded colleges so that all students can be accommodated and every student is assured of a seat to pursue studies and get a degree. Also, one finds that in many top colleges, where the elite kids study, students go to coaching classes and don’t attend regular lectures, which means that more students can be given admission there than the number of seats available, and such an adjustment can solve the admission woes which every state is facing at the moment.

—S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

Games banks play IF you shift your housing loan account to SBI, you pay the lowest EMIs and can go on holidays? So tells us an ad where a boy returns from a cricket match much earlier because all his friends have gone out for holidays. But if that is so, who arranged the cricket match? And in the days of cell phones which even a

KG child carries, how can you remain incommunicado? I have the answer – SBI forgot to send the circular cancelling the cricket match to this boy so that the agency could use the story! If you can’t even get a story right in an ad, how will you tell stories after a sting operation?

the best interests of Indian cricket as a whole. But it has rarely been the case in India as there is a constant tug of war between state associations and various zones. On the other hand, as captain, Dhoni knows that he not only has the backing of Srinivasan, but also depends on him in many ways. If Dhoni believes a certain player should be selected but other selectors disagree, will he go over the selectors’ decision to Srinivasan? If the player in question also plays for Chennai Super Kings, will that affect Srinivasan’s thinking? And what do other Indian players feel about the boardroom calculations? There is clearly nothing wrong with the growing friendship between the BCCI president and the Indian skipper, but their opinion should not be influenced by the common business ties they share.

The recent dropping of Virendra Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir all seem to have a bearing on the Captain-President relationship.

—C.K. Ramani, Sion

CRICKET, controversy and corruption have now become synonymous in and with India. The game of glorious uncertainties has been undermind by the lure of lucre and insidious means. And the IPL was reduced to a ‘tamasha.’ It is high time that such scandals are declared to be treason and the guilty are meted out the same treatment which is prescribed for such acts of omission and commission.

—K.V. Raman, Malad

pare a joint strategy to give extremists a befitting reply.

—Ashok Goswami, Mumbai

Preventing landslides

LANDSLIDES have been an annual ritual for the past three decades in —T.R. Ramaswami, Kandivli Mumbai because of its unique geology and anthropogenic activities that destabilise the rocks. The rocks of the Mumbai region are called THE ongoing discussions and inves- ‘basalts’ and are of volcanic origin, tigations only confirm that the sur- having been poured out from deep prise attack on the convoy of fissures some 65 million years ago.

Congress leaders in Bastar district of After cooling and consolidation, Chhattisgarh was very gruesome they have occupied a horizontal and cruel. Most importantly, it re- disposition in most part of the very veals that both, the Centre and state vast volcanic province that covers governments had failed to gauge the Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and threat level and had ignored security Gujarat, and it is only in the Mumbai Island that they have acquired precautions at their own peril.

The whole tragedy must reinforce an inclination - a slant in a westerly the thinking that the challenge direction, because of which all the posed by Naxals and Maoists needs hills in Mumbai display a westerly to be tackled with some well knit slope. Left undisturbed, these hillco-ordinated strategy rather than slopes are perfectly stable and the acting only after some fatal hap- blocks of rock do not come down penings. The Centre must provide sliding during the rains. But, unforall help to the state governments to tunately, due to sheer ignorance, combat this menace as terrorists these hill slopes are cut into vertiwill not distinguish between differ- cal faces when the rock is quarried ent political parties. Giving the for use in construction, and this reupper hand to such terror outfits moves the support for the rock will spell disaster for our democ- blocks at the bottom. Thus loosracy. The governments at the Centra ened by the rain-impact, these slide, and the states must put aside all dif- soon destroying the slums that have ferences and use all their might to mushroomed on the quarry floors, wage a war on extremists, sending a killing the residents in large numstrong message that such acts will bers. Such rock-slides need to be not be tolerated. The governments prevented by seeing to it that the must invest on intelligence as well, quarry faces are not left untreated, because attacks of such magnitude but protected by cement sprays on are not planned overnight. The gov- them, or erecting retaining walls ernment must also probe as to why below or simply driving thick ironsuch a large contingent of impor- bolts into them. Simultaneously, tant leaders were moving with inad- people must be discouraged from these abandoned equate security. Centre must take occupying into confidence the State BJP Govt quarries. and purge all differences and pre—Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

Up against extremism

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Even as Tinku Delhi reveals that he visited Dubai thrice and met Pakistan-based bookie Dr.Javed Chotani and other bookies too.

By Neel Shah

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he interrogations of the accused, especially Vindu Singh and bookie Ashwin Agarwal alias Tinku Delhi, arrested in the betting racket of IPL season 6 revealed few fruitful information to the police.

IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO’s name was cropped up during the interrogation, said police.

According to the police, Vindu was in touch with Vinky and sources said that the former was trying to get some information about the plans of the KKR team. However, the investigators claims that prima facie it seems that the CEO was not at all involved either with Vindu’s illegal acts of betting syndicate or with any bookie, informed the police.

Commenting on the sudden ap-

pearance of Vinky’s name, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy said, “Vindu was in touch with almost all the big shots or the celebrity people concerned with the IPL season 6. Vindu’s relation with few people like Vinky was quite formal and hitherto the probe suggests that in no way the latter was involved with Vindu’s acts.”

Tinku’s interrogation revealed

that the latter had visited Dubai thrice and had attended the meeting with few other bookies, who are still wanted. Also, Tinku had met Pakistan-based bookies namely Dr Javed Chotani and a person named Salman. Tinku, apart from the arrested bookie Ramesh Vyas, was in direct touch with the bookies in Pakistan.

The police have gathered enough

evidence against the people arrested in IPL 6 to successfully secure the conviction under relevant section of the Bombay Police Act and IPC. Meanwhile, the city police have arrested Pune-based bookie Kishore Lalchand Badlani alias Kesu Pune at Mumbai airport. Badlani was in constant touch with D-gang members and bookies in Pakistan. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

HC directs MCGM to give OC to Wockhardt Group hospital I

the hospital Occupational Certificate (OC).

The grant of OC would be, however, subject to the final outcome of a petition filed by Adams Wyline Memorial Hospital Trust, the origi-

nal lessee of the land in Mumbai Central, where the hospital is being constructed.

According to the petition, a lease had been executed in favour of Adams Wyline Memorial Hospital

on June 12, 1935, for 999 years. The hospital that resulted from the trust was handed over to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) in 1952.

The IRCS in 2006 entered into a Memorandum of Understanding

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n an interim relief to a super speciality hospital belonging to the Wockhardt Group in central Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to grant

Vindoo Dara Singh and owner of Chennai Super Kings, Gurunath Meiyappan, being produced at the Esplanade court on Monday.

Delhi-based businessman Prem Taneja also being produced at the Esplanade court on Monday.

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Please pass me, I was sick last night

not been corrected at all.

While the State School Certificate (SSC) board exam held in April, and the board examiners have nearly completed the assessment of the answer-sheets, what has come to light is that a large number of students have pleaded with the examiners through emotional notes written by the students requesting the examiners to pass them in the exams. One said, “Please pass me, I was sick last night.” “I have done well in all other subjects but I am weak in this one.” “My mother was sick a night before the exams.” etc, etc.

Unfortunately, according to the rules and regulations

of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), if an answer or any statement in the answer-book is suspicious or can reveal the identity of the candidate, that particular answer-sheet is not to be corrected by the examiner.

Talking to the ADC, an examiner, on condition of anonymity, said “While correcting the papers, I came across a few answer-sheets which carried emotional messages requesting the examiner to pass the candidate. It is actually a shocking that students write such requests instead of writing answers. By making such

requests students don’t only lose marks but can also lose a year for the same.”

This year, around 6 lakh students from across the state appeared for the SSC exams from around 60 centers and 30 sub-centers.

The ADC spoke to Laxmikanth Pandey, Chairman, MSBSHSE, Mumbai division, who said, “There are cases for such messages which have been reported by the examiners. As per rules, these papers will not be corrected. The state board will institute an inquiry and after verifying the messages and notes, the inquiry committee will take its decision on the issue.”

Continued from pg 1 « the Sahar police station, awaiting deportation, but will now have to spend the next four days in Byculla Jail for assaulting a lady immigration department officer, Shabnum Mulani, in the detention area of the deportation department.

After a complaint of assault, the woman who, along with her two-year-old daughter, had been in custody of Juhu police for almost 24 days, before being transferred to the Sahar police station. A staunch Krishna devotee, she came to India in 2008. Later, her ex-husband allegedly away her passport away, and her visa also expired. The Juhu-based ISKCON temple

with the Wockhardt Group for construction of the super speciality hospital.

According to the petition, the civic body made it clear that approval for the hospital would be subject to the petitioner giving an undertaking agreeing to execution of a fresh lease - bringing down the tenure from 999 years to 30 years.

The petition, while challenging this condition and terming it as unlawful, sought by way of interim relief a direction to the corporation to process its application seeking grant of OC. "We consider it appropriate and proper to direct that the occupation certificate shall be processed in accordance with law without insisting upon the submission of a general draft undertaking," a division bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Amjad Sayed said in a recent order.

The court has, however, made it clear that the grant of OC is subject to final orders of the court. The bench has also issued notice to the Advocate General of Maharashtra and directed the government and civic body to file affidavits by June 25.

The court was informed that a hospital building has been constructed and medical and para medical staff and equipment have been procured.

Polish ‘Anandini’ goes to jail had handed her over to the police after she had created unruly scenes, and the police, on finding that she did not have proper documents, arrested her and began deportation formalities.

Talking to the ADC, PSI Sunil Bile of Sahar police station, said, “We arrested Anandini, a Polish woman under section 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace).

The court has remanded her to judicial custody. She was sent to Byculla Jail along with

her daughter.”

Known for throwing tantrums, five days ago she allegedly attempted suicide inside the deportation room.

In her statement to police she said, “I don’t want to leave India. They are in process of only deporting me and not my daughter, which is not fair,” adding, “If this is done, I will commit suicide.” However, the police refute her allegations as baseless and an attempt to threaten them and buy time to overstay in India.

“Wherever she goes, her daughter goes along with her,” stated a senior police officer.

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>> World Environment Day is tomorrow and we mark the occasion by giving you tips on how to keep our planet healthy

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You don’t have to join a campaign to contribute towards saving the environment. Just carrying your own bottle of water when you go out can make a big difference in the long run. Priyanka Singh & Dev Goswami tell you all about carbon footprint and how you can reduce yours...

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ith the concrete jungle mushrooming at a lightening speed and the patches of green dwindling at an equally alarming rate, preserving most of the remnant natural glory that we are left with has become a necessity. In fact, more than a necessity, it has become the duty of our generation to nurture the nature’s resources for future generations. Small, but effective steps, by each and every one of us, add up and can help save the environment.

Recycling, reusing and reducing our consumption should be a part of all our lives. And since tomorrow is World Environment Day, we tell you how you can start doing your bit for the environment.

Apart from that, find out the top 10 ecofriendly countries across the world, environment conscious Indian brands and what numbers to dial in order to do your bit towards the well-being of our globe.

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small, has a carbon footprint. Buy only what you really need.

loose vegetables instead of the packaged and plastic wrapped ones. Apply the same principle to the masalas that you buy. Buying from small retail shops also helps as these vegetables, condiments and masalas can be bought with out the packaging. Use a cloth bag when you go shopping.

unplug: Unplug or switch off all electrical appliances when they are not in use. Most gadgets have a standby mode that draw energy even when they’re not in use. Cell phone chargers, laptops, televisions, stereos — there’s a whole list of items that should be unplugged or turned off completely when not in use.

say no To boTTled waTer: Bottled water has a massive carbon footprint as it is bottled in one location in plastic bottles and then transported elsewhere. Also, while some bottles are recycled, most are not and this increases your carbon footprint. Buy a reusable water bottle and when you go to restaurants,

use cold waTer: We don’t mean when you shower. If you like to shower with warm water, continue to do so. But, while doing the dishes or washing clothes, opt for cold water.

Heating water consumes a lot of energy.

>> Recycling and reusing, carpooling, using environment friendly bags and reducing your electricity usage are some of the things you can do to keep the environment safe and from further harm

either carry your own bottle (most restaurants allow that) or opt for regular/tap water. The former would be the safest option for your health.

energy proof home: We are not talking about buying fancy energy saving gadgets, but adopting simple methods. When your air conditioner is on, make sure that your windows and doors are properly shut. This decreases the electricity consumption by a significant amount. Many air conditioners now have a smart saving option where the minimum temperature can go down to only 24°C. The higher the temperature you set, the less energy your air conditioner will consume.

If you have shut your doors and windows properly, then 24°C (if the area isn’t too very big) is good enough. Change incandescent bulbs to florescent light bulbs. They use about 75% less energy. They might be comparatively more expensive than incandescent bulbs, but the difference in your electricity bill will make up for that. Needless to say, use lights, fans and

use public TransporT: We don’t think we need to explain this point. More vehicles on the road means more pollution. So, start using public transport as often as you can. This is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the environment.

The golden rs: We all know about it, but

air conditioners only when you need them.

window shopping: Ensure that when you go shopping, you buy things after thorough contemplation and research.

Remember that every item in a store, however

hardly do we do anything towards it. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Sometimes we completely lose track of how much we are buying. Reduce your purchases. Reuse things by fixing them if it can be done and not by buying new every time. When you no longer need a plastic bottle or newspapers, send them for recycling. Don’t know where to call?

Dial one of the numbers listed by us below on the right.

The Top 10: environmenT friendly counTries While it is really important for each of us to take steps to protect the environment, it is important to get a helping hand from the big guys. Large scale projects, preferably undertaken by governments, are the need of the hour. These following countries are an example:

sweden: Sweden has used its

extensive scientific research to develop programs and technology that can protect the environment across the globe. It was recently awarded UN’s Montreal Protocol award for ozone layer protection.

uniTed Kingdom: UK has a lot

of canals and waterways and the industrial revolution meant that they were the perfect spots for dumping industrial waste. However, the country has set up a number of government bodies to counter that and has issued various grants to improve these habitats.

iTaly: Italy has suffered from

dreadful air pollution problems. But, the country has now put stringent controls on the pollution levels.

ausTria: Having had 25% of its

forests damaged by rain, Austria has introduced a legislation which says that if you harm the environment, you cover the costs of repairing the damage. This has resulted in number of big organisations using their profits to maintain the country’s environment.

france: France is known for

country understands that it needs to preserve its eco-system to ensure the constant flow of revenue through tourism. This has resulted in incredible strides in conserving nature and the country has been deemed as the world’s ‘most natural conservation area.’

luxemburg: Since the country

turning to renewable energy to meet its energy needs. They’ve become major investors in off-shore wind technology and the country hopes that by the year 2020, they will have around 6,000 wind turbines across five coastal areas.

is quite small, they have a disadvantage — an imbalance in their eco-system affects their environment very quickly. But, the country has been proven to act fast to counter the danger. The government actively promotes green living among its citizens.

cosTa rica: Costa Rica has a

norway: Norway has an effective

model that keeps the country’s economic situation in mind. The

waste-collection system that results in more than 80% of non-hazardous

and 90% of hazardous waste being collected and disposed off as safely as possible.

laTvia: Their conservation

attitude goes way back to the 16th century when the country wrote a number of environmental statutes.

The many of years of conservation has resulted in Latvia having a thriving wildlife, which includes species that are disappearing from other parts of Europe.

swiTzerland: Switzerland has

a tough environmental policy and this has resulted in the country having one of the best air qualities all over Europe. Their tough attitude has seen Switzerland enjoy outstanding conservation throughout the country.

Thumbs up: friendly environmenT indian brandsfriendly environmenT and brands companies and companies in india

suzlon energy: It is the world’s fourth largest suzlon energy: wind turbine It is the maker world’sand fourth in one largest of the wind greenest turbine companies maker and in of one India. of The the greenest factory, which companies is in Pondicherry, of India. Theruns entirely factory, on which wind is energy. in Pondicherry, Even their runs corporate entirely onbuilding wind energy. is oneEven of the their most energy corporate efficient building buildings is one ofinthe India. most Tata energy Metaliks efficientLtd. buildings (TML): This in India. was one of the first firms which discouraged working Tata metaliks: on Saturdays Thisand wasinone turnofsaving the afirst day’s firms energy whichresources. discouraged Apart working from on that, Saturdays lightsand are in always turn saving switched a day’s off during energy the resources.They day in theoralso office switch with off the everyone lights during depending the day, on so sunlight that the entire for the same. staff depends on natural light.

Tamil nadu newsprint newsprint and and papers limited: limited (Tnpl): In 2010, In 2010, TNPL was TNPL wasthe awarded the greenleadership business awarded green business leadership in the PulpSector. and Paper award in theaward Pulp and Paper They Sector.

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After this, they generated 2,30,323 carbonreductions. emission 2,30,323 carbon emission reductions. wipro: No eco-friendly companies list wipro: No eco-friendly companies list is ever complete without mentioning is ever complete mentioning Wipro.

It has beenwithout appreciated and Wipro.

It has been the appreciated awarded for being company and that awarded being the company that generatedformany green and generated many agreeable greener and environmentally appliances environment agreeable appliances and and electronics. electronics. hcl Technologies: They have taken hcl company major Technologies: steps in solving theThis problem of has taken major steps in electronics solving the managing e-waste in the problem managing e-waste in the industry. of HCL Technologies is also electronics industry. is committed to omit theHCL useTechnologies of vinyl plastic also committed to omitRetardants the use of vinyl and Brominated Flame from plastic and Brominated Flame its products.

Retardants from its products. oil and natural gas company oil and natural gashas company (ongc): The company been leading (ongc): The company has beenof India the list of most green companies leading the list of most green companies with its introduction of Mokshada Green of India with its introduction Cremation initiative.

In order of to bring Mokshada Green initiative. In improvement and Cremation make the traditional order to bring improvement and make cremation system more eco-friendly, the traditionalaa cremation system more Mokshada helps in saving wood by more environment friendly helps than 60% of the woodMokshda used during a in saving wood byamore 60% of wood cremation and fourththan of the time taken, and fourth the of the burning time per also amaking process cheaper. cremation, making the process also cheaper. omved: Omved is the only Indian brand from the 400 global brands that have omved: Omved is the onlyOmved Indian uses been certified as non-toxic. brand out ofand 400pure global brands which only natural ingredients.

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All Omved products are bio-degradable free of any harshand chemicals their and toxic ingredients.

Omved and packaging is minimal, All recyclable products arehelp bio-degradable andand their reusable to minimise waste packaging minimal, and pollution. Their storesrecyclable are eco-friendly reusable helpbags, minimize waste and so aretotheir bottles, tinsand and pollution. stores are eco-friendly promotionTheir materials. and so are their bags, bottles, tins and promotion materials.

recycling cenTers and organisaTions in mumbai

recyclekaro: Dial 49176862 gogreen recycling: Dial 64570066 eco recycling lTd: Dial (0250) 3217259 cidco yuva building centre: Dial 27740990 recyclekaro.com: Dial 27792828 conservation & recycling services pvt ltd.: Dial 9324319959 ecocentric management: Dial 9820622802, 9920407033

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ÂŤ KNOW MORE: COLD SOUPS Does the idea of hot soup during summer make you cringe? Try a cold one instead! Rhea Dhanbhoora talks to two restaurants in the city to bring you a couple of refreshing soups to cool down with during the next few hot days...

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

MD.DGO, (HBNI) Consultant Obetetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist in Gynaecologic Cancer Surgery

E-mail: samargupte@hotmail.com

CLARISSA Pinkola Estes said that ‘’a healthy woman is much like a wolf: robust, chock-full, a strong life force, life-giving, territorially aware, inventive, loyal and loving.�

Living life as a woman comes with plenty of perks such as great clothes and a fantastic sense of intuition.

However, being a woman means that there are a number of specific health issues which cannot be neglected issues.

Women and men share many of same diseases,but have very different experiences of them. Women also tend to suffer from certian diseases at a higher rate than men. These diseases include osteoarthritis, obesity, depression, thyroid issues and others. Problems related to menstruation, fertility, pragancy, breast and ovarian cancer are unique. The WHO and other organizations have recognized some of the major health threats to women and these include heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimar’s, dementia,

Visit your physician after the age of 35 years for ECG and blood lipid profile. Futher visits should be scheduled based on the doctor’s advice, more frequently if you have a family history of heart diseases and related ailments.

About alcohol consumption, “one drink� is defined as 12 ounce bottle of beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine or 1.5 ounce.

Alcohol should be strictly avoided if pregant or planning to get pregant.

Smoking or consumption of tobacco products should be completely avoided. Tobacco has been implicated in a number of cancers like breat, cervical, lung, skin. colorectal, mouth, tongue and throar cancers.

Women tend to ignore their own health issues and “tough it out� because they have someone else’s need to consider first;their family and child. They need to take care of themselves first and foremost.

Michelle Obama herself said that “women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health,because if we ‘re scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don’t have a lot of time to take care of ourselves.We need to do a better job pf putting ourselves higher on our own “to do “ list.

As a modern soceity it is important for us ti give top priority to women’s health.

After all, a healthy woman leads to a healthy family,leads to a healthy society, leads to a healthy nation.

DIVYAJYOTI EYE HOSPITAL

A hi- tech eye centre with state of the rt technology has been offering comprehensive eye speciality services since the year 2001.

Dr. S.K. Bulchandani is a practising ophthalmologist with special interests in cataract with multifocal lenses, squint, Glqcoma & Lasers. He excels in the field of Laser eye Vision correction (Lasik) ofr which he has performed thousands of corrective eye surgeries in his career.

LASIK is as revolutionary eye treatment the highlight of which is that by a safe & short procedure (just 10 minutes) one can ger rid of spectacles or contact lenses.This treatment is carried out with the help of a hi-tech computer controlled Excimer laser which is preprogrammed to remodel the shape of the cornea with a great degree of precision & help in correcting refractive errors.

FAQ’S: 1) How is the number removed in LASIK? The cornea of the is made up of layers.In LASIK,a very thin flap of the 1st & 2nd layer of the cornea is made by a special instrument called as microkeratome.The flap is hinged at one end of the cornea.Excimer laser is than applied to the 3rd layer of the cornea to reshape it & then the flap sticks by itself.

2) Who can undergo this treatment?

Anyone who wear spectacles or contact lenses can undergo this treatment but this treatment is usually recommended after 18years of the age when the eyeball stops growing.Even after this age refractive error should be stable over a period of one year.

Situations where LASIK is not reccommended:

Dr. S.K. Bulchandani

MBBS DO (BOM), DOMS, DNB (Opthal), MNAMS, ICO (UK)

Eye & Refractive (Laser) Surgeon

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3) How long is the treatment? Is it painful? Is it safe?

The entire process takes about 10-15 minutes of which the laser treatment itself takes only few second. The treatment is not painful as the cornea is made numb with eyedrops. No injections are given .

Only there might be a slight discomfort during & after the procedure. The treatment within half an hour.

4) What are the advantages of LASIK campared to other refractive procedures? a) Very Little pain & discomfort post -operatively in LASIK b) Postoperative vision is restored with hours to a few days in LASIK c) Greater predictibility of corrections . d) Less follow up visits e) preservation of all corneal layers.

5) Can both eyes treatment be done on the same day?

LASIK can bedone on both eyes on the same day one after another & it is in fact advisable to do so as the visual recovery is faster & there is no post -operative double vision .

6) What are the results of refractive surgeries.

The reliability of LASIK is very good in mild to moderate levels of refrative errors but with very high degrees of refractive errors ( number above-10), the variability is more & some people may still need glasses though of much lesser power. The results are excellent in myopia (minus numbers ) as compared to hypermetropia (plus numbers) LASIK technique can correct: a) Myopia from -1 to -15D b) Hypermetropia from +1 to +6D c) Astigmatisms Cylindrical numbers from 1 to 6D 7) Is there a chance of the number coming back ?

The healing process takes around 4-6 weeks during which the number may fluctuate slightly . After this peroid, there is very little chance of getting the number back .

8) What is the care to be taken after LASIK treatment?

Usually the patient can get back to work in 2-3 days after the treatment without any problem .

However the following care should be taken after LASIK; After the treatment on that day,take rest &sleep as much as possible as it helps in recovering faster.

Rubbing of the eyes & splasing water directly in the eyes should be avoided for 2-3 months.

Swimming should be avoided for 3months.Likewise for steam,sauna & Jacuzzis.Head bath is allowed after 2 days but while bathing care should be taken so that the water does not go in to the eyes.

Avoid dusty & dirty envionment for one week. In bright sunlight one may need to wear sunglasses for 23 weeks.

Post treatment eye drops have to be instilled diligently as adviced by your surgeon to aid quick recovery.

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accidents, lower respiratory diseases and pregnancy events.

All women are encouraged to follow a healthy eating plan,get plenty of rest, ane exercise regularly. They should have regular screenings for cervical, breast and ovarian cancer.

Early detection is the best weapon in fighting these diseases.

Some basic guiding principles would include: Pap smear and pelvic exam: A woman should get one as soon as she becomes sexually active.She should have one annually for next three years and then can skip a year inbetween provided those prior results were all normal.

Skin cancer screening: Annually after the age of 50 or sooner if you notice discolored moles, beauty marks or other abnormalities.

Thyroid Hormone test: Every 5 years beginning at the age 35.Sooner and more often if you have symptoms of a thyroid condition or a family history of it.

Bone mineral density test: At the onset of menopause or the age of 65 years.This test will be repeated at your doctor’s discretion.

Blood sugar testing Breast examination including mammography annully after the age of 40 years Though there is no specific screening for ovarian cancer, an ultrsonography and blood tests advisable as a part of a routine health check which should be done once in 12-14 months.

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« QUICK QUIZ TO KNOW YOURSELF

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lazy or bored?

Are you just not inclined to exercise anymore? Glynda Alves suggests you take this quiz to find out if you’re fed up of your workout plan

Your teeth may be in mint condition since you visit the dentist often. But, do you know everything about dental treatments? Rhea Dhanbhoora suggests you take this quiz and find out

>> Find out all about dental treatments by taking this quiz

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races, dentures, fillings and crowns — do any of these terms confuse you? Are you wondering what the difference between a bridge and a crown is and why some people wear dentures while others wear implants? The plethora of dental treatments that are available out there can get very confusing. So, if you think you need a little more knowledge about your dental treatments before heading to the dentist for your next visit, this quiz is for you.

1. A bridge is a fixed replacement for a missing tooth. a) True. b) False.

2. Crowns cover only half a real tooth. a) True. b) False.

3. Root canal treatment is used for infections. a) True. b) False.

4. Tartar is removed by scaling.

a) True. b) False.

5. Braces aren’t removable. a) True. b) False.

6. Implants are an alternative to dentures. a) True. b) False.

7. The front of your tooth is drilled to place a veneer. a) True. b) False.

anSWerS 1 (a) 2 (b) 3 (a) 4 (a) 5 (b) 6 (a) 7 (a)

treatment guide Confused about all those treatments we were talking about and wish you knew more? Even if you know what the basic dental treatments are, chances are that you didn’t get all the answers in this quiz right.

Don’t worry though, we’ve got the solution with this small guide to almost every procedure you may have to undergo at a visit to the dentist.

bridGeS: These are fixed replacements

for missing teeth. If your dentist has ever taken an impression of your teeth, this is what it’s for.

croWnS: Do you have a ‘cap’ on your

StrenGthen your core One of the biggest reasons for slouching is lack of core strength. If you increase your core muscles, you strengthen your back as well as your endurance, which will help you stand taller.

Set an aLarm Do you slouch a lot at work? If so, you probably need to set an alarm to remind you to sit up straight. Set one on vibrate (to avoid embarrassment!) and remember not to ignore or silence it without straightening up first.

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>> Exercising alone can get boring quickly. Try to work out with a friend instead Do you look at your workout as a chore and something that you “have to” do? a. Yes b. No. Have you been following the same regime for more than six months? a. Yes. b. No. Do you exercise alone?

a. Yes. b. No.

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root canaLS: Don’t cringe, we know

root canals used to be really painful, but they’re not as bad anymore. Also known as endodontics, this tackles infection at the root of your tooth, where the blood and nerve supply is. Don’t delay a root canal because your tooth may have to be removed completely if it’s not done in time.

VeneerS: Like a crown, veneers cover

moStLy as You need to change your workout before your lack of enthusiasm becomes a permanent fixture. You’re showing all the signs of being fed up of your routine — so switch it up! Make sure you choose a workout that you enjoy doing. It could be swimming, dancing or playing a sport — find one that works for you and take a friend along to stay motivated. Also, changing your workout can help you see results quicker. Additionally, make sure you keep updating your playlist because there’s nothing that makes a workout more bearable than your favourite tracks.

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Lift correctLy If you bend badly, your back will hurt even more and it’s definitely something that contributes to slouching in the long run. When you’re lifting objects, stand in front of the object and squat from your knees; don’t bend with your back.

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Get Support We mean from your shoes.

Whether you’re wearing heels or flats, make sure you wear shoes with proper arch support. That makes it easier for you to keep your back straight and walk without hunching over.

or disguise teeth. They are, however, used more for discoloured teeth than badly damaged ones. You don’t usually need these.

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Have you not updated your workout playlist in months? a. Yes. b. No.

moStLy bs You’re not bored of your workout because you know how to keep things fresh! However, if you’re still skipping your workout on a regular basis, you may be feeling lazy in the heat or too tired to work out. We suggest you push yourself because you know that you enjoy exercising and the happy high you get after a good exercise session.

cavity knows what a filling is. It’s used to repair a hole in your tooth or decay that leads to cavities. However, fillings are usually silver, but white ones are available as well, but at a higher price.

Look up One of the easiest ways to stop hunching is to look up while you’re walking. We know it’s easier to look down to avoid tripping, but it makes you hunch a lot more. Look up and concentrate less on your walking and you’ll find that you’re walking straighter.

Support your SittinG There is nothing that will contribute more to slouching than a bad chair.

Make sure you sit in a high backed chair that provides solid support. Place a pillow or towel against your lower back if there’s not enough support. Sit at the back of your chair, so that there are less chances of you slouching.

Stretch often Whenever you stand, stretch your chest and back muscles. Not so much that you pull a muscle, but enough so you’re not stiff and don’t feel like stooping over when you’re standing.

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teeth? If it’s one that completely covers your tooth, it’s also known as a cap. This is what the silver and gold teeth that rappers keep flashing actually are. You can usually make them from metal or porcelain and are very often simply cosmetic treatments. Fitting a crown does involve drilling the front of your old tooth a little bit.

fiLLinGS: Anyone who has ever had a

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Are you no longer seeing results in your workout? a. Yes. b. No.

>> Always sit on a high backed chair which provides good support.

If your chair isn’t appropriate, place a pillow behind your lower back

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4 Stay fLexibLe Being flexible can reduce the imbalance of your muscles and help correct the alignment of your spine.

If stretching isn’t enough, join a yoga class or practice some simple exercises at home in order to stay flexible and stand straighter.

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Get bookiSh Even if you’re not much of a reader, we’re sure there’s a book around you somewhere. Place it on top of your head and walk up and down for at least 10 minutes every day. Soon, it will become such a habit that you’ll find yourself remembering to walk straight even without it.

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WaLk more You slouch more when you stand or sit than when you’re walking. Taking a walk instead of sitting at your desk the entire day will stretch and strengthen your legs and spine and prevent you from slouching for too long.

impLantS: Everyone knows what

Bad posture can cause back problems and other ailments. Rhea Dhanbhoora gives you a few easy ways to stop your slouching habit

dentures are, but in case you didn’t — they are false teeth fitted in place of your natural ones, usually in a full set, but also available for just a few missing teeth. The fixed alternative (if you don’t want to keep taking them out and putting them in) are implants, but these are extremely expensive.

WhiteninG, ScaLinG & poLiShinG: Whitening will involve

bleaching your teeth in order to lighten the colour of discoloured teeth. They’re purely cosmetic. Scaling and polishing are when your teeth are actually cleaned, not just lightened in colour. Tartar is removed with this treatment.

braceS: Have bunny teeth? You may need

braces. When your doctor places metal, plastic or ceramic wires in your mouth, that’s when you have braces. You also get a plate, a removable form of braces, when your teeth don’t need too much repairing. You also get invisible braces now that can save you from the embarrassment if you need braces as an adult!

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Forget an apple a day keeping the doctor away! Glynda Alves tells you how knocking back a little apple cider vinegar on a regular basis can be beneficial for your health >> Apple Cider Vinegar can do wonders for your health. Read our article to find out how you can get the benefits

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If you’ve been struck by a nasty bout of diarrhea, sip on some apple cider vinegar (ACV) which has been diluted in a little water. If a bacterial infection is at the root of your diarrhea, apple cider vinegar could help contain the problem, thanks to its antibiotic properties. If you find it too tart, mix a few spoons of vinegar with a little apple juice.

Clears a stuffy nose If you’ve got a stubborn cold that just seems to be getting worse, then it’s a task for ACV! Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it immediately. This also works if you have a sinus problem.

for a sore throat With the constant changing temperatures in Mumbai, it’s but natural for your body to be more susceptible to germs. So, as soon as you feel the prickle of a sore throat coming along, drink a little ACV as germs can’t survive the acidic environment the vinegar creates.

too tired?

In a city like Mumbai, we know that playing sport is quite a luxury. Yet, the few playgrounds that we have are always full of enthusiasts, both young and old. And if you love playing football, whether it’s for fitness or fun, you should check out Adidas’ latest studs.

the nitroCharge

Called Nitrocharge, the boot is a successor to Adidas’ hugely popular f50 range. It is perfect for high intensity running and tackling, as it has been specifically designed to retain energy while you’re playing the game. The boot is a result of a twoyear process by Adidas, during which they analysed players’ performances from across the world and drew up statistics which were then applied in designing the studs.

the teChnologies

Nitrocharge uses a number of technologies which are aimed at helping you perform when on the ground. One such feature is the Energy Sling which arches all over the boot and supports cut and turn movements, leading to sharper and stable reactions while playing. The sole of the shoe uses a spring which provides energy during sprinting, while a protective mesh around the shoe ensures that your feet remain safe while tackling.

The price might not make the shoe within everyone’s reach but if you can afford it and are serious about football, you should consider buying it.

It can also act as a perfect present for your child who plays for his school football team.

Where Adidas outlets across the city price `11,999

Sometimes too much stress and exercise can cause lactic acid to build up in the body, causing fatigue and exhaustion. But, the amino acids present in ACV act as an antidote.

Better still, apple cider vinegar contains potassium and enzymes that may relieve that tired feeling. So, the next time you’re feeling drained, add a few teaspoons of the vinegar to a chilled glass of water and drink up.

Brightens teeth You would think that something acidic like vinegar would ruin your teeth instead of helping them. But, this is yet another perk of ACV. It is recommended that you gargle with the vinegar in the morning as it helps remove stains, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in your mouth.

Clears up skin This one has been tried and tested!

Apple cider vinegar, when consumed daily and applied on your skin, can help clear up acne and pimples, thanks to its antiseptic properties.

Make sure to drink a little ACV diluted in water once a day and at night. After you cleanse your face, apply ACV with a cotton pad across your entire face.

Avoid applying it near your eyes though, as it may sting.

Weight loss And here’s the good news for all the dieters out there! If there was such a thing as a magic potion for weight loss, we’re sure that apple cider vinegar would make the list of ingredients. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reported that when people consumed apple cider vinegar, they felt fuller and ate less. So, have 2-3 teaspoons of ACV half an hour before your meals with a glass of water.

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At your fingertips Reflexology is used by many people to solve minor problems such as colds, coughs and troublesome headaches.

Priyanka Singh gives you the steps to follow if you want to beat a headache with reflexology...

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our hands and feet have the power to affect your entire body.

This technique is applied in reflexology or zone therapy, which is an alternative treatment that works by putting pressure on different pressure points on your hands, fingers, feet and ears. This is done without the use of any lotion or oil. While people who practice reflexology believe that even major diseases can be cured with these techniques, there has not been enough scientific evidence in its favour. But, when it comes to smaller problems such as tackling a cold, cough or headache, reflexology can actually give you significant relief. So, instead of popping painkillers, we teach you how to get rid of a headache with this method. We are refraining from dishing out foot reflexology methods as they can get a bit tricky if you aren’t at home and at work or in public. So, here are a few hand reflexology methods that can take care of your headache or migraine.

>> The next time you have a headache, try using hand reflexology instead of popping a pill

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Step 1 DRink wateR If you have a headache, before trying reflexology, drink a glass of water. In the case of headaches, drinking water before you start makes reflexology work in better.

Step 2 Rotate the jointS for thumb: This step basically gives you energy, increases blood circulation and relaxes the bones present in your skull.

Many bones in your skull, jaw and first half of your neck are represented by the bones and joints of your fingers and toes.

Put your palm flat on a table or any flat surface that’s available.

Now hold your thumb near the base joint (where your thumb and hand connects) and while holding it rotate that joint (that has been held) in a slow motion. Clockwise first and

then anti-clockwise. Do it ten times. Now, press on to the area of your thumb that is just above the second joint (keeping your hand flat on the table all this while) and twist it from side to side for about five seconds and then rotate in a circular motion for a few seconds one way and then the other. for fingers: Follow the same procedure as that for the thumb. Repeat the steps that you did to the area above the thumb to the consecutive joints in your fingers.

Step 3 gentle & fiRm Using all your fingers and the thumb of one hand, squeeze gently up and down the thumb of the other hand. Do this for 10 seconds. Repeat the same process with the rest of your fingers, taking 10 seconds for each.

Step 4 BReathing While performing reflexology for headache relief, concentrate on what you’re doing while breathing slowly. Breathe inwards; hold it for a few seconds and then exhale. People who are not used to deep breathing, might feel lightheaded since their brain is not accustomed to getting a lot of oxygen. Usually, this technique should lessen your headache to a large extent. In some situations, reflexology is not recommended. Make sure you discuss it with your doctor before you start any of it.

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Is your period late this month? Don’t panic as Rhea Dhanbhoora gives you a few reasons apart from pregnancy why it might be delayed #1: illneSS Have you been sick lately? If the answer is yes, chances are, your illness is the reason behind your delayed periods. Even a short illness can cause your menstrual cycle to go off course, but don’t worry since this is usually just a temporary change.

#2: StReSS

>> Late periods don’t always mean that you’re pregnant

Yes, stress can affect almost everything in your life. We think that’s a really good reason to stay stress free, don’t you think? When you’re stressed, the hormone in your body that causes you to menstruate decreases, leading to irregular or missed periods. Practice yoga or meditation to keep calm.

#3: ChangeS

Whether it’s changes in your schedules, a sudden shift in timing or the stop and start of certain types of medication, changes can really affect your cycle. If you work or study in a situation that requires constant change in timings, try and make sure it is at least on a monthly basis, otherwise it can permanently shift your cycle.

#4: weight

If you’re overweight, your hormones will be unbalanced, causing irregularity and delays in your period.

If you’ve suddenly lost weight and are now underweight, your body will see the same change. Slight weight gain or going back to ideal weight will help

your periods return to normal.

#5: peRimenopauSe

Do you think you’re too young for menopause, but you’re still missing your period often? You’re not pregnant, don’t worry. You’re probably just going through perimenopause, which is when you’re transitioning between youth and menopause. Your periods will be lighter or heavier and you could skip them quite frequently.

#6: ContRaCeptiveS

If you’re on the pill, chances are, you’re used to irregular periods. Even if you’ve recently taken the emergency contraceptive pill, there are chances that your periods will be late.

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SUMMER EYE CARE

>> Wear a large pair of sunglasses during summer to protect your eyes better

While you are busy taking care of your skin during summer, don’t forget your beloved eyes.

Priyanka Singh gets you eye tips for summer

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ou might be using a series of products to protect your skin and hair from the harsh summer, but your eyes, which are the most sensitive part of your body, still stay unprotected most of the time. With cheap sunglasses widely available in the market, they give no protection to your eyes. Dr. Keiki Mehta, surgical head and director of Mehta International Eye Institute and Colaba Eye Hospital, gives us his summer tips for eye care during summer.

Small tipS to keep in mind l Sport larger shades.

l Wear a large hat if possible. l Avoid mid-day sun.

l Don’t apply sun block too

close to your eyes. l Use an umbrella when outdoors.

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Just as we use sunscreen to keep the sun’s UV rays from harming our skin, UV treatment in the lenses of eyeglasses blocks those same rays from damaging our eyes. Overexposure to ultraviolet light is thought to be a cause of cataracts, retinal damage and other eye problems. During summer, the ideal sunglasses to wear are those with a wraparound frame. It keeps the sun and dust out and keeps your eyes comparatively cooler. If you are planning on water sports this summer, make sure you use a good pair of sunglasses as ultraviolet light tends to reflect off water.

By the evening, if your eyes are unprotected, they can turn red, which can

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lead to pain in the eyes. In bad cases, even your cornea might get injured.

protective clear glaSSeS Protective glasses have polarised lenses. It is preferable that you use them all the time since they reduce glare from reflective surfaces. Polarised lenses are great for water-based activities and driving as well as for outdoor activities, such as camping, which are also common in summer. While indulging in camping activities, such as cooking around a camp fire, make sure that you have your glasses on.

Swimming in SUmmer The cool water of a swimming pool can be very inviting. But in no circumstance forget to wear your swimming goggles. In summer, the incidents of skin infection in swimming pools rises and most pools will also increase the amount of chlorine or other chemicals they use to keep the water safe. This often leads to watery and irritable eyes. Use your goggles while swimming and the moment you get out of the pool, wash your eyes with fresh water.

lUbricating eye dropS It’s not only your skin that dries out in summer, but even your eyes. Lubricating drops are ideal at this time of the year.

Ideally, the drops should be preservative free and fortunately in India many are now available and can be bought off the shelf.

Use the drops freely. They keep your eyes comfortable and healthy during summer.

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dear barbara, Since the onset of summer, my face has turned very oily. Post taking my shower in the morning, after hardly an hour, the sheen is back on my face. As I don’t like my face to be greasy, I end up washing it at least four to five times in a day. I’ve been told that washing your face too often can be harsh for your skin, but I don’t understand what else can I do to get rid of the constant oiliness. Please help!

— Shefali Shah, Jogeshwari dear Shefali, You’re right, you shouldn’t be washing your face with soap more than twice a day as it dries out your skin. Perhaps, you’re not taking adequate measures to counter the oil production, apart from washing your face. The heat during summer will increase your body’s

production of oil and so, you need to take special steps during these months.

Always apply sunscreen before you step out in the sun — it will go a long way in reducing the amount of oil on your face.

Also, cut back on alcohol as it makes you sweat more and include vegetables, such as carrots and spinach, in your diet as they can help slow oil production. And during the day, instead of a face wash, use blotting paper to remove the oil. dear barbara, I’m a college student and go out a lot.

Frequently I use hair gel to style my hair. But, lately I’ve come across a few articles on the internet about how gels can lead to hair loss, grey hair and other scalp related problems. Should I stop using hair gels?

— rohan kumar, mahim

dear rohan, Hair gels on their own will not damage your hair. But, it depends on whether you take care of your hair or not. If you want to keep using hair gel, you need to pay extra attention to your hair to ensure that you don’t damage it. Never go to sleep with gel still in your hair. If you don’t have the time to condition them, use a tiny amount of shampoo to remove the gel. You will also need to wash your hair every day and while doing so, ensure that you massage your scalp, so that your pores are clean and unblocked. Don’t use them too frequently, because after all, gels are made of chemicals. Also, ensure that you pick alcohol free gels.

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BJP wants govt to advance Parliament session to pass food security bill

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YDERABAD: BJP president Rajnath Singh on Monday asked the government to advance the monsoon session of Parliament to pass the food security bill.

"We are ready for a debate on food security and land acquisition bills. We want these

bills passed with some amendments. The monsoon session must be advanced for this," he told reporters here.

He said it would be a cruel joke, if an ordinance is issued on the proposed food security bill.

The two bills would have been passed in the last ses-

sion of Parliament had the UPA government accepted the resignations of law and railway ministers (Ashwin Kumar and Pawan Kumar Bansal), as sought by the BJP then.

Dismissing the Congress allegation that the BJP is not letting the Parliament func-

tion smoothly, Rajnath Singh said the primary responsibility to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament lay with the government.

Observing that the BJP's role is like that of a watch dog, he said the party was playing the role of principal opposition party effectively.

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Acute shortage of doctors and drugs in J&K: CPI (M) S

RINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir unit of CPI (M) today expressed concern over the "acute shortage of doctors and life saving drugs" in hospitals and urged the government to ensure better medical facilities to the people.

"The government should respond to the shortage of doctors and life saving drugs in hospitals across the state so that the patients suffering for want of consultations and important drugs are benefited," state secretary of CPI (M) M.Y. Tarigami said.

Tarigami said the Valley hospitals were currently

running short of nearly 600 doctors with some 250 doctors illegally absent from their services.

"Reports suggest that there are 72 Assistant Surgeons, 55 specialists and 62 paramedical posts vacant in hospitals of several of south Kashmir’s districts. It seems that the state is hardly bothered about these facts,” he added.

Tarigami, who undertook a week-long tour to different areas, said even a cursory glimpse reveals that health care institutions are manned by few doctors and fewer para medic officials.

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GHAZIABAD: Police try to control BJP activists protesting against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's visit to Ghaziabad to distribute 8,000 free laptops to students, in Ghaziabad on Monday. PTI

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HIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Around 3.5 lakh children in Kerala commenced their education yesterday by joining the first grade in schools as the academic year got underway.

Braving incessant rain, children wended their way to schools where they were welcomed by teachers with flowers, sweets and gift kits as part of the 'entrance festival'.

Another 45 lakh children of second to plus-two classes resumed their studies as primary, secondary and higher secondary schools re-opened after summer vacation.

Greeting the children on the occasion, state Education Minister P.K. Abdurabb said, "Let the academic year be a period of joy and earnest pursuit of knowledge."

KERALA: 3.5 lakh children joined schools in Kerala on Monday.

Inaugurating the statelevel 'praveshanolsavam' at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Meenchantha in Kozhikode, he said government was able

to supply about 90 per cent of books this year before the schools reopened.

Kerala has more than 12,600 schools, of which over 4,000 are government-run.

Foreign workers turned back from Manipur

Grenade recovered in Assam

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MPHAL: Altogether 17 foreigner workers who came to Manipur without valid documents were stopped from entering the state. Sources said today that 15 foreigners turned up at Jiribam and two at Kangpokpi on Saturday and Sunday.

Since they did not have valid travel documents they were turned back by the police and volunteers

of the Joint Action Committee on Inner Line Permit System, said sources.

JACILPS which has begun an agitation from June 1 is demanding immediate implementation of the inner line permit system claiming that ‘outsiders’ outnumbered the tribal population in the state.

The agitation will end on June 5.

ANGIA: A hand grenade was today recovered from the house of a person in Rangia town of Assam's Kamrup district.

Dhrubajyoti Das, who was arrested in Guwahati on May 22 for allegedly stealing a vehicle, told police that he had hidden a hand grenade in his rented premises at Bhattapara, police said.On raiding his house, police found the explosive hidden under a wooden plank.

Investigations were on to find if he had links with any militant outfit.

ARRUKHABAD: In a suspected case of honour killing, a newly wed couple were today found dead with injury marks over their bodies in Fatehgarh area here.

The bodies of Rajni (24) and her husband Durgesh (30) were found from the house of her father, police said.

While Rajni's body was found hanging from the fan, Durgesh's was lying on the floor. Both the bodies bore injury marks, they said.

The bodies have been

sent for post mortem and prima facie, it appears that the family of the girl might have killed the two, police sources said.

Rajni and Durgesh were having an affair and they had married a fortnight ago, said the police While the youth's family has lodged an FIR against five members of Rajni's family including her father, Rajni's family alleged that Durgesh killed their daughter. The investigation in the matter is on, police said.

Ktk Guv’s address devoid of anything new, says oppn ANGALORE: The opposi- customary exercise in the ment that it would formulate necessary regulations within tion JDS and BJP today previous three years.

B The government has not three months for establishing slammed Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj's address to the joint session of the state legislature, saying it was devoid of any new programme and policy and lacked direction.

Leader of Opposition H.D. Kumaraswamy said while the Governor mentioned about scams and corruption cases in the last few years, he, in fact, had lavishly praised the BJP government during the JALANDHAR: A train rams into a tractor at an unmanned crossing in Jalandhar on Monday.

spelt out any new programme, the JDS leader said.

"There is no direction, no clarity."

BJP floor leader and former chief minister Jagadish Shettar said the new government has not announced any new programme. "Several points are from our budget (presented by the previous BJP government)," he said.

On government announce-

a separate development board for six backward districts in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, Shettar said there was no need to take so much time to do that, and it should be done immediately.

He criticised the government for announcing the ban on gutka without taking care of the interests of areca nut growers and confidence of the legislature.

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TOP VIEW

“It is a paradox that the economy is in the ICU and the government is tom-toming its achievements…There has been a drop of USD 10 billion in FDI, we are witnessing a recession never seen before, the rupee is falling... What does the Prime Minister, who is an economist himself; have to say on the economic situation?

Rajiv Pratap Rudy, General Secretary, BJP BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Dolat Capital calls a ‘Buy’ on Tata Motors CMP: Rs. 314

Markets Turn Weak

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (June 4, 2013) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

PEVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell moderately on Monday (June 03, 2013) a net 46.65 points (0.78%) and closed at the 5939 point level.

The market opened up at the 5997 points level. It then rose further by a few points and registered the day’s high at the 6011 points level at 9.19 a.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and turned into a range bound movement until 1.18 p.m. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 5916 points level at 2.10 p.m. The index then rose on positive European market cues and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 95 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 33 were losers, while 17 were gainers. Buying was seen in technology, IT, metal and realty stocks, while selling was seen in oil & gas, power, consumer durables, capital goods, auto, banking, healthcare and FMCG stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 29.82%. This change is substantial and indicates a less than full participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 584 were gainers, 793 were losers and 60 remained unchanged.

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

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

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

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

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

Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support at the 5942 points level was crossed below yesterday. The next support is at the 5867 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6223 points level.

The next resistance is at the 6357 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 5956 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 5900.

Support (2) = 5861.

Resistance (1) = 5995.

Resistance (2) = 6050.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive long black body candle This is negative.

Further, the index has crosse d below a majo r suppor t level at the 5942 points level. It is also below the 5, 15 and 25 day’s moving averages, while the 5 and 15 day’s moving averages are declining. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate weakness. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a fur ther decl ine unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at present levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues).

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

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 6052) Negative.

Is below its 15-day average (at 6077) Negative.

Is below its 25-day average (at 6054) Negative.

Is above its 200-day average (at 5779) Positive.

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

Target Rs. 344

Consolidated revenue up 10% YoY, led by 18% YoY volume growth in JLR sales: Tata Motors reported top-line revenue at Rs560bn, up 10% YoY led by 18% YoY volume growth in JLR sales. The company sold ~116,300 JLR vehicles during the quarter. It had sold ~95,000 vehicles in 3QFY13. Domestic revenues were down ~32% due to ~30% decline in volumes.

JLR operating margins at 16.9%, previous quarter was 14.0%: JLR reported operating margins at 16.9%. JLR EBIDTA stood at GBP856mn. Consolidated EBIDTA for the quarter was Rs 83.3bn, up 16% YoY. Consolidated margins stood at 14.9% compared to 13.3% reported in previous quarter. Domestic margins took a huge hit and the company reported margins at 3.6%.

JLR PAT at 386mn pound: PAT for the quarter stood at 386mn pound. Consolidated PAT reported at Rs38.1bn. EPS for the quarter was Rs12.0. The company reported a loss of Rs3121mn at the domestic level.

View and valuation: Domestic operations continue to reel under pressure due to macro economic weakness. Stagnant freight rates with rising diesel prices have been a dampener. With the global scenario a little weak, we believe the company may come under some pressure to maintain its growth.

However with the recent out-performance, and with the success of its new launches, we expect JLR’s revenue to grow at a CAGR of ~8% during FY13-15 period. Also, we expect the EBIDTA to grow at a CAGR of ~8%. The stock currently trades at 7.1xFY15E. We upgrade our EPS for FY15 from Rs 35/ - to Rs 37/-. Accordingly we upgrade our target price from Rs 315/- to Rs 344/-. We maintain Accumulate.

Nirmal Bang calls a ‘Buy’ on Phillips Carbon Black CMP: Rs. 71

Target Rs. 102

Phillips Carbon Black (PCB) results were broadly in line with expectations. The company reported profit of Rs 4.9 cr with improvement in EBITDA margins.

Carbon Black volumes witnessed sequential improvement primarily aided by export volumes growth.

However, capacity utilization dropped below 65% which resulted in lower volumes in power segment.

For FY13, the company reported 4.6% YoY increase in net sales and EBITDA margins stood at 4.8% vs 10.7% in FY12. The company reported net loss of Rs 40 cr in FY13; despite this the company announced a token dividend of Rs 0.5 per share.

At CMP, the stock is trading at P/E of 6.16x on FY14E earnings whereas on P/BV it is trading at 0.38x on FY14E. PCB is trading at EV/EBITDA of 6.09x FY14E. We expect PCB to report RoE of 6.1% in FY14E. We continue to maintain our BUY rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 102 indicating an upside of 48.6% from current levels.

First Call Research calls a ‘Buy’ on Solar Industries CMP: Rs. 896

Target Rs. 981

Solar Industries India Ltd (SIIL) founded in 1995, is one of the largest comprehensive explosives & initiating devices manufacturing Industry in India.

SIIL has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs. 319.56 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 as compared to Rs. 296.25 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. SIIL has expanded its business by setting up manufacturing facilities in Zambia & Nigeria. SIIL is planning to develop specific products for the Defence Sector. Solar Overseas Netherlands B.V. has increased its stake from 54% to 74.50% in Ilci Patlayici Maddeler Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (ILCI).

SIIL has recommended the Final Dividend of 60% i.e. Rs. 6 per share on equity share of Rs. 10 each. SIIL has increased its holding from 51% to 100% in Solar Mining Resources Ltd. SIIL is adding another 10,000 TPA bulk capacity in addition to our existing 10,000 TPA & installing 5000 TPA of cartridge unit in Central and East African countries. Net Sales and PAT of SIIL are expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% and 10% over 2012 to 2015E respectively.

Outlook and Conclusion: At the current market price of Rs.895.00, the stock P/E ratio is at 12.78 x FY14E and 11.82 x FY15E respectively. Earning per share (EPS) of the company for the earnings for FY14E and FY15E is seen at Rs.70.03 and Rs.75.71 respectively. Net Sales and PAT of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% and 10% over 2012 to 2015E respectively. On the basis of EV/EBITDA, the stock trades at 8.09 x for FY14E and 7.34 x for FY15E. Price to Book Value of the stock is expected to be at 2.32 x and 1.94 x respectively for FY14E and FY15E. We recommend ‘BUY’ in this particular scrip with a target price of Rs. 981.00 for Medium to Long term investment.

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Vested Interests Maligning Indian Pharma Sector

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Hero MotoCorp sales increase marginally in May. Crisil surges 20% as McGraw Hill offers to raise stake. Escorts Agri-machinery sales jump by 17.9% in May. Mahindra & Mahindra tractor sales rise 24% in May. India’s Aluminium production down 16.5% against target in FY'13. CIL misses 36.5 MT output target for May, produces 34.5 MT of coal.

Spurious drugs detected in the international markets, allegedly exported from India, are desperate attempts to hurt the Indian sector’s standing by other countries competing in the global markets

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And the allegation that vested interests are at play clearly comes oncerned about the extensive forth. Firstly, India stands 4th in the reputation damage the Indian world in terms of production volpharma sector has been facing umes and 12th in terms of export internationally, about the quality of value of bulk actives and dosage drugs (pharmaceutical products like forms. Over 55% exports of India are APIs and formulations) manufac- to highly regulated markets with the tured in India for exports, the gov- USA being the largest exports destiernment has reacted and issued a nation followed by UK. India is also the largest exporter of formulations clarification yesterday.

In a statement the Department of in terms of volume with 14% market Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & share and the industry is growing at Industry has said “There are reasons a double digit average.

Incidentally, statistics reaveled by to believe that vested interests are raking up isolated issues reported re- Pharmexcil indicates the strong garding technical deficiencies on presence of Indian industry in the manufacturing and GMP. India is en- US and the reports of US FDA penaljoying a unique position of low cost izing Indian companies are only a manufacturing and highest quality small aberration.

In fact, India had, as on 30th Demedicine, best of both the worlds. Government has strong rea- cember 2012 over 3000 Drug master son to believe that some of the spu- filings (DMF’s) with USA amounting rious drugs detected in the to a almost 40% of the total DMF’s international markets, alleged to be filed With USFDA. These are filed by exported from India, are desperate over 233 different companies from attempts by other countries getting India. affected by the strength of During the year 2012 USFDA has Indian pharma industry.” granted 476 ANDAS and India has

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178 market authorizations of them i.e. amounting to 37.4% of the total.As on 30th Dec 2012 over 2275 ANDA’s (Abbreviated new drug application)(Generics) are approved by USFDA covering over 31 different companies. There are over 550 manufacturing sites registered with USFDA out of Which 323 sites are approved

by USFDA as on 31st March 2013.

130 companies have over 902 CEP’s approved by EDQM, which is more than 25% of the total CEP’s approved by EDQM globally. 27% of the formulations are exported to USA and India has a share of 15% of US generics by way of volume.

That the Pharmaceutical sector is a highly regulated one and the exports are heavily guided by various regulatory regimes of the importing countries is well known. “Therefore the sector and the government has to step forward and ensure that the Indian pharma sector does not become a victim of false propaganda by some foreign companies eager to grab India’s share of exports”, says a senior official of the ministry.

NYSE Euronext To Retry Selling Stake In MCX

By A Business Reporter

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lobal exchange giant NYSE Euronext is considering a fresh bid to sell its nearly 5 per cent stake in India’s premier commodity bourse MCX, after an earlier attempt failed in March this year.

The sale was called off due to poor response from investors. NYSE Euronext, which runs leading bourses in the US and Europe, holds 4.79 % stake in Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and its stake, is currently valued at over Rs 200 crore, reports PTI. According to the investment banking sources, NYSE Euronext will soon

make a fresh attempt to sell its MCX stake, either in part or full, depending on the market condition. The sale would most probably carried out through an open market transaction and would be part of NYSE Euronext’s stated objective to monetise non-strategic assets across the world. It had bought about 5 per cent stake in MCX for about Rs 240 crore in June 2008.

The exchange has said in an investor presentation earlier that its MCX stake sale was expected to be concluded in the first half of 2013.

When contacted, an NYSE spokesperson did not offer any fresh comments and said that the com-

pany management had addressed the query during its earnings call in February.

At that time, NYSE Euronext’s Group Executive Vice President and CFO, Michael S Geltzeiler, had said that the company was continuing to deliver on its commitment to optimise the business portfolio with “the planned sale of all or part of our MCX stake” among other steps.

NYSE Euronext is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies. The company’s exchanges in Europe and the US trade equities, futures, options, fixed-income and exchange-traded products.

Moody’s Puts Debt Ratings Of SBI, ICICI, 9 Others Under Watch

By A Business Reporter

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BUSINESS

lobal credit rating agency Moody’s has said it has placed some debt ratings of 11 banks, including SBI, ICICI, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, under review because of the updating of its methodology.

The subordinated and junior subordinated debt ratings of these banks have been placed under review in the wake of the methodology update, said Moody’s Investors Services.

The other banks are Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Syndicate Bank and Union Bank of India.

“The review takes place in the context of a methodology update

that has changed the way Moody’s looks at the probability of support, which has led to several sub-debt ratings in multiple banking systems being reviewed simultaneously,” the rating agency said.

The agency also noted debts of those banks were placed under review that had benefited from an uplift linked to Moody’s prior assessment of systemic support in the country. However, the agency noted that the reviews of these banks’ sub-debt ratings were not indication of any change in the affected banks’ fundamental credit quality.

“The reviews of the banks’ subdebt ratings are not in any way related to any deterioration in the affected banks’ fundamental credit

quality,” it said, but added that it needs to assess whether the government’s likely behaviour in times of stress has changed compared to previous assumptions.

Moody’s also noted that its preliminary conclusion points to reasonable doubt over whether the status quo would survive test cases where governments provide significant financial support to banks, particularly in a systemic crisis that puts stress on the government’s own balance sheet. Moody’s expects to conclude its review within the next three months.

However, the market did not react badly to the report and the Bankex was down just 50 points against the broader market which was down nearly double the Bankex.

BUSINESS BRIEFS BofA-ML Trims India’s FY14 GDP Forecast To 5.8% Bank of America Merill Lynch (BofA-ML) yesterday lowered India’s GDP growth projection yet again, saying the economy will expand at 5.8 per cent during the current fiscal in view of tight liquidity and slow industrial recovery.

The global brokerage has also lowered the growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for the 2014-15 fiscal. “With tight liquidity delaying lending rate cuts and by extension, industrial recovery, we have marginally pared our growth forecast to 5.8 per cent from 6 per cent earlier in FY14 and 6.8 per cent from 7.2 per cent in FY15,” BofA-ML economists said in a note.

Corporates Raise Rs 41,812 Crore Via Private Placement Indian companies had raised a staggering Rs 41,812 crore through private placement of debt securities in April – the highest level in nine months. In debt private placements, firms issue debt securities or bonds to institutional investors to raise capital. According to latest data available with Sebi, Indian firms garnered a total of Rs 41,812 crore from the debt on a private placement basis route. This was a robust rise from Rs 39,170 crore garnered in the preceding month.

Sebi exempts Educomp’s CMD From Making Open Offer Market regulator Sebi has exempted Educomp Solutions Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Prakash from making an open offer with respect to his proposed acquisition of 7.5 % stake in the company.

The board has granted the exemption on the grounds that the proposed acquisition would not result in any change in control of the management of Educomp as Prakash belonged to the promoter group which is already in control of the company.

Oil Min Orders RIL To Divert RCF Gas To Andhra Pradesh With output from Reliance Industries’ KG-D6 fields hitting a new low, the Oil Ministry has ordered the Mukesh Ambani-run firm to divert a part of gas allocated to Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) to private power plants in Andhra Pradesh. The ministry on May 31 ordered that a part of 2.1 million standard cubic metres per day of KG-D6 gas allocated to RCF’s Thal urea manufacturing plant be diverted to Hyderabad-based Bhagaynagar Gas Ltd (BGL) and power plants in Andhra Pradesh under a so-called gas swapping arrangement.

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A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS

TV GUIDE

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Six years have elapsed since Guantanemo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold’s doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold’s father-inlaw’s beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn. HBO, 11.10 p.m .

EK GHAR BANAUNGA

SOAPS & SERIALS

Mangla tells daadi hw she has fixed Prarthana’s marriage. Jamuna mixes khujli powder in haldi which she is sending to Poonam’s house for haldi function. Star Plus, 6.30 p.m.

NA BOLE TUM NA MAINE KUCH KAHA

In tonight’s episode we will see, Mohan gives the old house keys to Beera and suggest that they should stay in that house post their wedding. Further, Mohan smartly takes Munna’s blood sample for the blood test. Navika and Beera’s wedding date gets fixed Meanwhile Daddaji gets released and comes to AIL to warn Mohan. What will happen next? Col or s, 9.30 p.m.

SAVDHAAN INDIA - 100 DAYS 100 FIGHTBACKS

Tonight’s episode traces the story of a village where infant girls are killed just because they are girls. Will a mother be able to save her child from her own family? Li ke Ok, 10.30 p.m.

ONE TREE HILL

Lucas and Brooke, now broken up, clash at a post-game party and Haley realizes that Rachel is plotting to seduce Nathan.

Meanwhile, Peyton connects with her half-brother, Rachel reveals that she knows who is pregnant and Skills takes the court with the Ravens basketball team. Star Wor ld, 10 p.m.

ANIMAL PLANET’S A TO Z

Viewers can pack their bags and get set for a unique journey into the wild with Animal Planet’s programming line-up Animal Planet A-Z. From adept hunters to the calm herbivores, this 52weeks programming line-up will traverse viewers into the thrilling world of wild. Ani mal Pl anet, 10 p.m.

GOLD RUSH

After two years of equipment breakdowns, infighting and battling Mother Nature, one of the mining teams finally hits paydirt… but which one? Parker Schnabel has a new crew, new land and a newly rebuilt wash plant on his side. After months and months of digging, Dakota Fred finally hit bedrock and started to see the

VAN HELSING

Ek Ghar Banaunga, Star Plus, 6.30 p.m.

best gold yet just as winter set in last year – and has high hopes that this will finally be the season he walks away a millionaire.

And in his quest to find 1,000 ounces of gold this season, Todd Hoffman doubles down with two claims and twice the crew and equipment. But is that enough to get him to his goal of finding ten times more than he did last year? Discover y, 10 p.m.

WEAPON MASTERS

Technology and history collide head-on in this action packed series WEAPON MASTERS, where viewers witness firsthand power of pivotal world-changing weapons. But did the ancient craftsmen get it right? Can better weapons be made today with modern materials, science and techniques? Or did ancient craftsmen’s simple solutions made the most sense, withstanding the test of time? Tune in to this episode to discover more.

Di scover y Science, 10 p.m .

SUMMERLAND

Jay is devastated that an old knee injury is keeping him from competing in a local surfing competition, but Erika has plans of her own to get him in the event. Meanwhile, feeling overwhelmed by the disarray in the house, Ava asks Johnny and Susannah to help her organize things but no one can agree on how much structure is really needed. Big CBS Love, 9 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Van Helsing is in the world to rid all evil, even if not everyone agrees with him. The Vatican sends the monster hunter and his ally, Carl, to Transylvania. They have been sent to this land to stop the powerful Count Dracula. Whilst there they join forces with a Gypsy Princess called Anna Valerious, who is determined to end an ancient curse on her family by destroying the vampire.

They just don’t know how! Star Movies, 9 p.m .

VAASTAV

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. M ax, 9 p.m .

DHAN DAULAT

A child, left unattended in a truck, is adopted by it’s drivers, Mangat and Bajirao, and cared for by a woman, Buaji. The child, a male, is named Lucky and grows up street-smart in the city of Bombay. When he attains adult-hood, he meets and falls in love with Shanti, and when he approaches her dad for her hand in marriage, he is humiliated and asked to leave. Lucky swears to win back Shanti and sets about to amass a huge fortune, a fancy car, and a palatial bungalow. When he returns to Shanti’s residence, he is welcomed by her dad, but Shanti refuses to marry him. Lucky also finds himself alienated from Mangat, Bajirao, and Buaji, who are aware that the wealth accumulated by him is through nefarious activities - and his bid to out-do business rival Raj Saxena. Filmy, 9 p.m.

THE PROPOSAL

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For three years, Andrew Paxton has slaved as the assistant to Margaret Tate, hard-driving editor at a New York publisher. When Margaret, a Canadian, faces deportation for an expired visa, she hatches a scheme to marry Andrew - he agrees if she’ll promise a promotion. A skeptical INS agent vows to test the couple about each other the next Monday. Andrew had plans to fly home that weekend for his grandma’s 90th, so Margaret goes with him - to Sitka, Alaska - where mom, dad, and grams await. Family dynamics take over: tensions between dad and Andrew, an ex-girlfriend, Andrew’s dislike of Margaret, and her past color the next few days, with the INS ready to charge Andrew with fraud. Zee

Van Helsing, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

Studio, 9 p.m.

THE CABLE GUY

Steven Kovak has been kicked out of his apartment by his girlfriend. Steven has a new apartment, and decides to slip the cable guy (Chip) $50 for free cable. Steven then fakes an interest in Chip’s line of work. However Chip takes this to heart trying to become Steven’s best bud. When Steven no longer wants to be Chips friend the man who can do it all goes on an all out assault to ruin Steven’s life. In the backdrop is the delicate subplot of the trial of a former kid star for murdering his brother. Pix, 9 p.m.

GUDDU

Guddu Bahadur is only child in the Bahadur family, consisting of Advocate Vikram, and his wife, Kavita. While Kavita is a devout and a religous Hindu, Vikram is not. Guddu and Salina Gupta are in love. One day, while driving, they meet with an accident, and Salina loses her sight. Guddu blames himself, and so do Salina’s parents, and he is asked to keep away from Salina.

Salina herself knows that the accident was not Guddu’s fault, but would not like to meet Guddu and be a burden on him. Then Guddu overhears a conversation between their family doctor and his dad, and he comes to know that he has brain tumor, and has only a few more months to live. He wants to donate his eyes to the hospital so that Salina can benefit from them, but his dad will not even consider this. CVO, 9 p.m.

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STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Masterchief Kitchen Ke Superstar 2.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara 3.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 4.00 Saraswatichandra 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 5.30 India’s Dancing Superstars 6.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 6.30 Ek Gahr Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 Master Chef Kitchen Ke Superstar 8.30 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum. 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Saraswatichandra P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

ZEE TV

LISTING

P.M. 2.00 Aaj Ki Housewife HaiSab Jaanti Hai 2.30 Punarvivaah 3.00 Hitler Didi 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 6.00 Hitler Didi 6.30 Punarvivah 7.00 Aaj Ki Housewife 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Rab SE Soha Isshq 8.30 Hitler Didi 9.00 Pavitra Rishta.

9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Connected Hum Tum 10.30 Punarvivah 11.00 Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan

6.00 Ghar Aaja Pardesi 6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Tujh Sang Preet Lagayee Sajna 7.30 Haunted Nights 8.00 Ghar Aaja Pardesi 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga.

9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali.

11.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati

SAB TV

P.M. 2.00 Taarak 2.30 Hum Aapke Hain in Laws 3.00 F I R

Food Factory Frozen Planet Ultimate Survivors Body Bizarre Wildest Latin America Man vs Wild Frozen Planet Man Vs Wild Gold Rush Desire and Pleasure Decoded

DISCOVERY KIDS

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

1001 Nights Transformers Prime Wild Kratts Amazing Spiez 1001 Nights Sally Bollywood Adventures of Tintin 9.00 Transformers Prime 10.30 Wild Kratts 11.00 1001 Nights

STAR WORLD One Tree Hill Mad Men Modern Family Big Bang Theory Masterchef US One Tree Hill Grey’s Anatomy Modern Family Big Bang Theory Masterchef US One Tree Hill Mad Men

ZEE CAFÉ

Grey’s Anatomy The Mentalist Just for Laughs Grey’s Anatomy The Mentalist V America’s Funniest Home Videos American Dad The Mentalist Grey’s Anatomy Numb3rs

BIG CBS LOVE

Entertainment Tonight Rules of Engagement Game Australia’s NTM Summerland Excused

SONY TV

P.M. 2.00 Bharat Ka Veer Maharana Pratap 2.30 Bade Acha Lagte Hai 3.00 Chhanchan 3.30 Crime Patrol 7.00 Bharat Ka Veer Maharana Pratap 7.30 Dil Ke Nazar…

8.00 Anamika 8.30 Amita Ka Amit 9.00 Chanchhan 9.30 Nayi Umra Nayi Chunauti Par. 10.00 Bharat Ka Veer Putra Mahara 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Indian Idol Junior 2013

Chanchhan, Sony TV, 9 p.m.

P.M. 1.00 1.30 2.30 3.00 5.00 5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

10.00

10.30 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

LIFE OK

Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Do Dil..Ek Jaan Savitri Best of Savdhaan India Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Best of Savadhaan India Crazy Stupid Ishq Amrit Manthan Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Savitri Do Dil..Ek Jaan Junoon Aisi Nafrat To Kaisa Ishq Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai Savadhan India

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Na Bole Tum… Madhubala….

Bani Ishq da Kalma Sanskaar…Dharohar Apnon Ki Na Bole Tum… Madhubala Balika Vadhu…

Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar…

Na Bole Tum… Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga 2.30 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 3.00 Shandaar: Film.

3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 11.00

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

Gutur Goon Taarak Mehta…

Malegon Ka Chintoo Ball Veer Taarak Mehta Ka… Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiyaghar Jeanie Aur Juju Hum Aapke Hain In… FIR Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

Tu Tithe Mee Tuze Maze Jamena Mala Sasu Havi Radha Hi Bawri Fu Bai Fu Uncha Maza Zoka Tu tithe Mee Mala Sasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Home Minister Tu Tithe Mee Radha Hi Bawri Unch Maza Zoka Mala Saasu Havi Tuze Maze Jamena Fu Bai Fu Radha Hi Bawri

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Marvellous Marven Animal Planet’s A to Z Wild Asia Animal Planet Safari Fooled By Nature Planed Wild Untamed Africa Wild Connection Marvellous Marven Animal Planet’s A To Z TV with Teeth

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Magic of Science

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.35 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.15 8.15 8.30 9.30

2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

News in Marathi Smart Sunbai Agnipariksha Tiwlya Bawlya Bhumika Kashya Andharlya Wata News in Marathi Jaagar-Naveen Ankurancha Krishi Varta AMAM News in Marathi Antakshari Samachar Bharat Ki Shaan Saraswatichandra

10.00 Tehreer…Munshi Prem Chand Ki 10.30 Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar 11.00 FERRARI KI SAWARI: Film. Sharman Joshi, Boman Irnai Samachar.

News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Rajyon Se Samachar Metro Scan Business Wrap

P.M. 2.00 Ultimate Guide 3.00 Quantum Tamers 4.00 Dark Matters: Twisted But True 4.50 Breaking Point 5.40 Deconstructed 6.00 The Greatest Ever 7.00 Sports Science 8.00 Food Detectives 8.30 Sci Fi Science 9.00 Storm Chasers 10.00 Weapon Masters 11.00 Frontier of Flight P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30

HISTORY

The Kennedys Top Shot Hostage Do Or Die People in Motion Invention Intervention Kings of Restoration Last Woman Standing Ancient Aliens The Kennedys Kings of Restoration Hostage Do or Die

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

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

Cold Blood Mad Scientists Monkey Thieves Dangerous Encounters Secrets of the Taj Mahal Mega Factories Caught in the Act Dangerous Encounters Ultimate Animal Countdown 10.00 Inside Mumbai Terror Attacks 11.00 Taboo

Ferrari Ki Sawari, DDI, 11 p.m.

7.00 7.30 8.00 8.15 10.00 11.05

Samachar Focus.

News.

Samachar Late Edition Khel Samachar

STARMOVIES

P.M 12.25 The Hulk 2.30 The Hills Have Eyes 4.40 Rise of the Plant of the Apes 6.45 American Reunion 9.00 Van Helsing 11.30 Bean A.M. 8.10 American Reunion 10.25 X Men

HBO

P.M. 1.20 Sherlock Holmes : A Gem of Shadows 3.45 One Man Army 5.30 License To Wed 7.15 Torque 9:00 Alice In Wonderland 11.10 A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas A.M. 7.15 13 Going On 30 9.05 Superman III 11.25 Torque P.M. 1.00 2.35 4.30 6.55 9.00 11.20 A.M. 8.00 10.15 P.M. 1.10 2.30 3.35 5.15 7.05 9.00 11.05 A.M. 7.05 8.55 10.40 P.M. 3.00 6.30 9.00 A.M. 8.15 11.15

P.M. 2.00 S Africa Tour of England 2.30N Zealand Tour of India 3.00 Champions League Twenty20 2012 4.00 N Zealand Tour of India 4.30 MLB Regular Season 2013 5.30 Jai Ho 7.30 Champions Ka Champion 8.00 Wimbledon Official Film 9.00 ICC Champions Trophy 2013 h/ls 11.00 Freedom Riders Asia

ZEE STUDIO

Cruel Intentions 3 Surrogates I Am Number Four 102 Dalmatians The Proposal Race to Witch Mountain

The 13th Warrior Race to Witch Miountain

PIX

Kimi Katkar 4.00 Khel: Anil Kapoor 9.00 Welcome To Sajjanpur: Shreyas Talpade A.M. 8.00 Satyakam: Dharmendra, Sharmila T

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 12.00 Aaree Deva 3.00 Yedyanchi Jatra 6.00 Balache Baap Bramchachari 9.00 Mazi Manse

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 1.00 Tom and Jerry Meets Sherlock Holmes 3.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches 4.30 Adventure Time 5.00 Ben 10 5.30 Oggya and the Cockroaches 8.00 Kris The Master Blaster: R21 9.00 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien 10.00 Tom and Jerry Show 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Roll No 21 9.00 Tom and Jerry meets Sherlock Holmes 10.30 Ben 10 11.00 Tom and Jerry Show

POGO

P.M. 1.00 Game Over Mighty Raju 2.30 Happy Birthday Bheem

Piranha City of Love BOA vs Python Rebirth The Raid: Redemption The Cable Guy Lake Placid 3 Labor Pains Rebirth The Cable Guy

STAR GOLD

Garv: Pride and Honour Chal Mere Bhai Vijaypath

The Proposal, Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Mehndi

MAX

P.M. 1.00 Rishtey: Anil Kapoor 5.00 Hahd Kar Di Aapne: Govinda, Rani M 9.00 Vaastav: Sanjay Dutt A.M 7.00 Bhavani-The Tiger 10.00 1920 Evil Returns: Aftab Shivdasani P.M. 2.05 5.40 9.00 A.M. 7.05 10.40

ZEE CINEMA

Maine Pyar Kiya Main Khiladi Tu Anari Judaai

Ek Aur Vinashak Khilona Bana Khalanyak

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Dastoor: Suresh Oberoi 5.30 Karishma Kudrat Kaa: Dharmendra, Mithun 9.00 Guddu: Shahrukh Khan, Manisha K A.M. 9.30 Dharmatma: Feroz Khan, Hema Malini

STAR CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 Wimbledon C’ships 2012 h/ls 2.30 Cricket Extra 3.00 ICC C’ships Trophy 2013 11.00 Champions Ka Champion

ESPN

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.05 6.30

SCIENCE

MOVIE CHANNELS

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Heeron ka Chor: Ashok Kumar 3.00 Mere Jeevan Saathi: Rajesh Khanna 6.00 Heer Ranjha: Raj Kumar, Priya R 9.00 Dhan Daulat: Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh A.M. 9.00 Anjaane-The Unknown: Sanjay Kapoor

B4U

P.M 12.00 Shiva Shakti: Govinda,

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Vaastav, Max, 9 p.m.

Special 5.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 7.30 Mighty Raju vs The Great Pirates 9.00 Chhota Bheem 9.30 Pokemon 10.00 Takeshi’s Castle 10.30 Sunaina 11.00 MAD A.M. 8.00 Thomas and Friends 8.30 Galli Galli Sim Sim 9.00 Bheem vs Aliens 11.00 Return of Hanuman

DISNEY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 Doraemon 8.00 Shake It Up 8.30 Doraemon 2 P.M. 2.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Splatalot Super Robot Kiteretsu Iron Mas AA Spiderman Kiteretsu Ultimate Spiderman Hulk Iron Man AA Rescue Force

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CELEBRATING DANCE DAY Swapna Rajendrakumar

Deepa Sashindran

NEWS IN BRIEF ZAPATLELA-2 FIRST 3D FILM IN MARATHI!

ZAPATLELA 2 is a sequel of Zapatlela of twenty years ago, set for release on June 7. See the scary antics of Tatya Vinchu in the 3D. The cast of the film comprises of prominent actors from the Marathi film industry such as Adinath Kothare, Makrand Anaspure, Sai Tamhankar, Sonali, Madhu Kambikar, Sunil Tawade, Sunil Shirke and Dilip Prabhavalkar.

SENSATIONAL PLAY REVISITED!

The sensational play on red light areas ‘Golpitha’ written by Suresh Chikhle and first staged some twenty years ago is being brought back on stage

by Aradhana Theaters with Surekha Kudchi playing a stellar role. Directed by Milind Pednekar, the cast also comprises of Hemant Bhalekar, Priyanka Aman, Netra Akula, Kavya Mane, Sweeta Mhatre, and others. The first performance will be held on Thursday, June 6, at Prabodhan Thackeray Hall, Borivali, 4.30 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Ashwini Kusurkar & Tejali Kunte

By Vijay Shanker

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inad Centre for Performing Arts celebrated Dance Day with a unique programme of classical dances at the Sathaye College auditorium in Vile Parle. It was interesting to watch distinct classical dances on one platform, performed with lot of enthusiasm and sincerity.

The dancers who participated in the festival were Deepa Sashindran for Kuchipudi, Swapana Rajendrakumar for Mohiniattam, Ashwini and Tejali for Kathak, Sanjib Bhattacharya for Manipuri, Asish Pillai for Bharata Natyam, Prarthana Kadam for Odissi and Jayashree Das for Kathakali. Although brief, most of the performances were praiseworthy.

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renowned dansuese Manju Bhargavi and her performance had the typical flashes of the Vempatti school of Kuchipudi. Her interpretation of 'Marakata' was performed with subtleness and elegance.

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Swapna is the ardent disciple of renowned Mohiniattam danseuse Sunanda Nair. Her performance was noteworthy for the technical and expressional quality. Her 'abhinaya' was natural and sincere.

Disciples of accomplished Kathak exponent Tina Tambe, Ashwini and Tejali, their performance was lively and revealed the prowess of the dancers both in pure and expressional dancing.which was evident in 'chaturang' and in the number "Dekho Re Sakhi Brij Me Holi' that described the festival of colours.

While Ashish Pillai revealed his command over Bharata Natyam, Sanjib Bhattacharya was subtle and comfortable while dancing the exquisite Manipuri dance. Prarthana interpreted the Odissi grace and Jayashree, disciple of Kalamandalam GopalaKrishnan proved her command over 'abhinaya' while enacting the demoness Poothana in the Kathakali style. On the whole, a unique way of celebrating dance.tg

FOREFATHERS AND THEIR STORIES!

MICTA, the first ever Marathi International Awards will celebrate its 4th year in September. Promoter Mahesh Manjrekar held a press conference recently in Mumbai to announce that the venue this year is Switzerland. MICTA, an initiative to establish Marathi Cinema and Theatre worldwide, has been well received by non-Maharashtrians in different parts of the country, and the globe.

AMONKAR’S PUPIL TO ENTHRALL

Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, near Starcity, Matunga Road, W R, will feature Raghunandan Panashikar, senior pupil of Kishori Amonkar at a morning concert on Sunday, June 9 at 9 am .He will be accompanied on the harmonium by Suyog Kundalkar and on the tabla by Bharat Kamat.

Tickets available at the venue. Tel 2430 4150

UNIVERSAL’S ‘MAAI’!

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar chor/writer Manek Premc-

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he sea of humanity that had assembled at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kanji Khetsi Hall near Girgaum Chowpatty was a resounding proof, if at all any proof was needed, of Omkar Prasad Nayyar's popularity. The composer of evergreen hit songs passed away 6 years ago. Yet his name continues to cast a spell on fans who rushed to the venue to applaud the launch of his biography written by Lata Jagtiani.

Among those who were present on the dais were the veteran radio anchor Ameen Sayani, singer Ashok Chopra, Yogesh Kamdar and an-

hand.

O P, as Nayyar was lovingly referred to, created tunes for super hit films like 'C I D', 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', 'Kalpana', 'Naya Daur' amd 'Kashmir Ki Kali'. Those tunes are still hummed by generations of music lovers.

Ameen Sayani, who was the presenter of the famed 'Binaca Geet Mala', recalled the contribution of the master tune smith in glowing terms.

Lata Jagtiani, the author, in a moving speech, told the audience about the man and his times. “He accepted his ups and downs philosophically and had cultivated an inner calm.”

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By Sandeep Hattangadi

rirang Rangrao Deshmukh (Bharat Jadhav) is a simple school teacher who is transferred back to his obscure village where he has a big mansion belonging to his Deshmukh forefathers. TA wily builder Mehta (Uday Tikekar) is after the mansion where he plans to build a big township and with the help of his powerful goon (Kamlakar Satpute), and is acquiring villagers’ lands and homes by force.

Shrirang is not ready to sell his house, but later yields under pressure.

While reading an old book in his mansion, his forefathers like caveman (Siddharth Jadhav), Ashoka warrior (Varad Chavan), Tukaram warkari bhakt (Varun Upadhye), Maharashtra status fighter (Prashant Vichare), Maratha warrior(Ghanshyam Ghorpade), lavni dancer (Kranti Redkar) and Gandhian freedom fighter (Ananda Karekar) come alive and communicate with Rangrao, causing many funny situations, especially with Shrirang’s neighbor Ghatpande (Vijay Chavan), who wants Shrirang to marry his daughter (Prajakta Mali).

Director Kedar Shinde adapts his own play ‘Lochya Jhala Re’ for the big screen and almost pulls it off.

Universal’s new album ‘Maai,’ which is an ode to motherhood was released recently at the hands of Dr.Vijaya Wad. The album, conceived

by Kiran Khandge, has songs sung by Urmilla Dhangar and Prashant More. Present at the occasion were Ramdas Phutane, Ramdas Athavle and Mandar Gupte of Universal Music.

KATHAK FESTIVAL

Nrityanidhi, the ingenious dance institute, celebrates its annual Kathak Dance Festival 'Pratimb' on Saturday, June 8 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai. The theme for 2013 is called Nazakat - A blissful combination of Ghazal and Kathak. Nrityanidhi incorporates innovative kathak in all its choreography pieces and has performed for various genres of music from Sufi to thumri to ghazal.

The founder of Nrityanidhi, Shoma Kaikini, and her students were recently featured in Bombay Talkies as part of Zoya Akhtar's movie.

MIKA SINGS IN MARATHI!

Popular Hindi-Punjabi singer Mika recently recorded a Marathi song for Kshitij Productions ‘Powder.’ Music is by Abhijeet Kawthalkar.

Present on the enjoyable occasion were the film’s actors Santosh Juvekar and Girish Joshi.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 565

ENIGMA CODE 565

ACROSS: 1 Anger following open Christmas present (12) 8 Shortly in between for the poets?

(1'2) 9 Making a comeback just the same (11) 11 Ring a poet somehow as he is working in the theatre (9) 12 Rustic he-dog? (5) 14 Cleaning the house, perhaps (7) 16 Stump and no more (7) 17 It's something men in uniform have to shoulder (7) 19 Facial feature put up to signify lack of organization ! (2,3-2) 20 Head librarian is showing off the cuff (2,3) 21 Aristocrat takes final right turn to meet building worker (9) 23 They are currently employed against crime (5,6) 25 Sergeant-major turning up on a direction to confess (3) 26 It may result not only in the weather breaking ! (7,5)

DOWN: 1 It may protect one's touch (6-5) 2 Bright star getting a high mark (5) 3 Causing death: is that very funny?

(7) 4 Can one figure how this might be one horse in twelve? (7) 5 Wyatt sharpens listening devices (3,6) 6 Money lasting half a season (3) 7 On the other side of a material appearance that can't be put right (6,6) 10 Mean to provide what's left of the dairy product (6-6) 13 It is harmful to remove redhead

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Each colour in our code represents a letter.

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

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

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The Clue: Small Spanish shop

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE BINARY, BANYAN, BRAINY, BRANNY, BRATTY, RARITY, TYRANT

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MATH PYRAMID 565 with debts (11) 19 Approaching related band, 15 The Italian party member appears apparently (7) close-fisted (9) 22 Article on an army of Greek 18 Writhing python swallows egg character (5) during storm (7) 24 The Italian way (3) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 2 Kennel-maid, 7 Anneal, 8 Embosom, 9 Relaxed, 11 Wherry, 12 Leggings, 14 Landsmen, 16 Breaks up, 19 Sea-rover, 21 Studio, 22 Corners, 23 Thinner, 24 Allium, 25 Ostensibly.

DOWN: 1 Snorkel, 2 Klaxon, 3 Need, 4 Elbowing, 5 Masterstroke, 6 Immerse, 10 Lager and lime, 13 Slops, 15 Astounds, 17 Rotates, 18 Lets out, 20 Airway, 22 Crab.

QUICK CROSS 565

ACROSS: 1 Foot form (4) 5 Vicinage (4) 6 Kind of bean or grocer (5) 7 Kicked off (5) 8 Shows concern (5) 9 Chair supports (4) 10 Tops (4)

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

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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Unique due to size (7) 2 Regions (5) 3 In view (4) 4 Beige (3) 6 Beginnings (5) 7 Naked (4) 8 Semi section (3)

HIDATO 565

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 565

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

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MOON: Moon in Pisces till 9.47 a.m.

TITHI: Apara Ekadashi NAKSHATRA: Revati RASHI: Meen [Pisces] D.Ch.Z. LUCKY COLOUR: Light Green LUCKY NUMBER: 6 BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A fortunate period begins for you and you will be able to accomplish your goals in your career. Students will feel enthused to work hard to improve their grades. Success in academic and sports activities is assured.

Home and family affairs proceed smoothly. You will be going on a long vacation during summers in the company of family and friends. Those in love will strengthen their bonds and if eligible, may even decide to get married.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have a good physique, attractive and tall. Girls can be called beautiful. Will be healthy and longlived. Will be orthodox, where culture is concerned but can be outgoing, stubborn and ambitious. An interest in science historical research, and ancient cultures or poetry will lead to success. Will be happy and fortunate.

TODAY’S FORECAST Jagjit Uppal

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will succeed in executing your new plans for business. If there is a need for a loan, you will receive all the assistance from banks or financial institutions. The employed can look forward to a major promotion. Those in the field of media or fine arts will be in the limelight. Put aside your inhibitions and get set to catch up friends and enjoy life like you have not done in a long time.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Your quick temper may result in strained relationships. So keep it in check and be patient with all around you for your own good. You share perfect rapport and understanding with your mate and enjoy the companionship. The single may introduce their beloved family.

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Sales transactions will go through smoothly and you are likely to gain. You can look forward to a happy day when all your desired tasks are accomplished smoothly and successfully. Try to control a tendency to be short tempered and judgmental about people your share your life with.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Work wise a rewarding day. Offers for new work proposals are likely to materialize. The purchase of a new vehicle or property is indicated. You may go out shopping perhaps in anticipation of a forthcoming journey. In-laws will be in touch. A celebration is indicated.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Be practical in matters concerning money.

Pending issues get sorted out and you will be better organized. Find time to renew old ties with associates. You may be traveling to a place of religious or spiritual interest. You will feel recharged and exultant with your experience.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): If you are now thinking of launching an independent career this is the right time to work in on it. You can start on a modest scale and can always expand later after gaining more confidence. Hard work may result in a bit of stress. Relationships are fine and without problems but hectic schedule leave you with not much time for romance or your loved one.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Be prepared for any emergency at work. You may just have to make sudden plans for travel out of town, though briefly. There may also be additional responsibilities, which you may not be in a position to shoulder right now. Make your position clear rather than suffer and offend someone close.

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SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Creative work, communications, get-togethers, seminars and meetings, all keep you on your toes. You will successfully implement your plans. Those keen on sports as a career will find a good sponsor to see them through their training period. You are likely to come across a person who catches your fancy at a party.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): You will have to work in co-operation with others to make any headway in your career. Partnerships and joint efforts will do well. Caution is advised in your dealings with strangers. Someone is trying to get the better of you and know more about your personal life.

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CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will go out of your way to make things happen at work .You will be successful in your efforts.

Look forward to gains and also developing new associations and friendships. An outing with friends will prove enjoyable. You can look forward to the good times.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Today is a good day to start anything new or to make applications. Joint ventures and partnership will do extremely well and will lead to gains. You may have some visitors at home this evening. Those who have been ill or depressed will feel much better and more confident.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): A steady growth in business is assured. You are advised not to bring about any changes in your work set up now. Keep yourself open to new ideas and suggestion from those who have your interest at heart. Increase in income is assured.

News of a female relative could be disturbing.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4679 ACROSS: 3 Bring forth young (5) 8 ____ up : step on the gas pedal? (5) 10 A red dye - "noise" anagram? (5) 11 Norse goddess (3) 12 Crouch in fear (5) 13 The highest point of a hill (7) 15 Recite the Jewish prayers (5) 18 Ben ___ : Oscar winning movie? (3) 19 Try to dissuade (6) 21 Ate hurriedly and noisily (7) 22 Man, boy or fellow? (4) 23 A servant (4) 24 Delayed, hesitated or stopped (7) 26 Small-time (3,3) 29 Over in verse (3) 31 Adjusted pitch (5) 32 Tumor of plasma cells (7) 34 Pakistan's chief river (5) 35 Nigerian tribe (3) 36 Flat-bottomed boat (5) 37 Assigned period of work (5) 38 Eagle's nest (5)

DOWN: 1 Plant louse (5) 2 Bellboy (7) 4 A support (4) 5 Cleared the garden (6) 6 Grammy award winning singer ___ Jones (5) 7 Smallest English note (5) 9 A snake-like fish (3) 12 ___ National Park : where tourists can see the tiger in U.P.? (7) 14 Wooden container you can bathe in?

(3) 16 Promised (5) 17 Former South African paceman Makhaya ___ (5) 19 Maneuvers, controls or directs (7) 20 Sir Walter ___ : poet of `The Lady of the Lake'? (5) 21 West African republic (5) 23 "Pelt ire" anagram for a type of vol-

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SUDOKU 1865 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: T equals S

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

canic glass? (7) 24 ___ Sheldon : famous author of "If Tomorrow Comes" and "The Naked Face"? (6) 25 Dracula portrayer Christopher ___ (3)

27 Capital of China's Hubei province (5) 28 Light brown (5) 30 Amid (5) 32 Indian sage or wise man (4) 33 A form of sorcery or Japanese sash (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Cristo, 7 Unlawful, 8 Ebbing, 10 Edify, 13 Maim, 14 Ere i, 15 Carl, 16 Orc, 17 Gman, 19 Bare, 21 Jharkhand, 23 Math, 24 Ipod, 26 Fib, 27 Etna, 29 Eels, 32 Used, 33 Essen, 34 Buddha, 35 Manifest, 36 States.

DOWN: 1 Rupee, 2 Oldie, 3 Sway, 4 Clear, 5 Icbm, 6 Tenure, 9 Bilbao, 11 Dry, 12 Fight, 13 Mankind, 15 Car, 16 Ord, 18 Mahesh, 20 Andes, 21 Jab, 22 HPA, 23 Minuet, 25 Ele, 28 Teams, 30 Essex, 31 Snath, 32 Udit, 33 Evil.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1684 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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T Z N N D T T

F X D Y N F H J P U O D J P U

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YESTERDAY’ S SOLUTION: If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

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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: 15 average; 17 good; 19 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: newt, twin, twine, twit, unwire, UNWRITTEN, went, wine, winner, winter, wire, wren, writ, write, written.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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IN BRIEF Serco Global are champs

IM SIDDHARTH, UNTITLED KATHMALE SCORE UPSET WINS TO MOVE INTO JOINT 2ND LEAD SPORTS

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M MUMBAI: Serco Global Services won the inaugural D Y Patil T-20 office Cricket Tournament beating Mumbai Police by four wickets in a match interrupted by premonsoon showers in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night. At the floodlit D Y Patil Stadium which has a super –sopper, play could be resumed after almost an hour after the Police outfit managed to put on 119 for 7 on the board which appeared to be an easily achievable target. It looked so till the Serco openers were at the crease as they put on 65 at the halfway stage. But the loss of Brijesh Poojary (27) and Kevin Almeida (39) saw them losing the momentum. The three left-arm spinners Shashikant Kadam, Alpesh Ramjani and Vinayak Bhoir in the police ranks then went about their jobs bowling a restrictive line which forced the rival batters to commit mistakes that didn’t prove costly in the end.

Brendon McCullum buoyed by England series win

SOUTHAMPTON: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said his side had showed how “good a team we can be” after wrapping up a one-day series win over England. Martin Guptill’s New Zealand record 189 not out — the opener’s second successive unbeaten hundred — was the cornerstone of the Black Caps’ total of 359 for three that was behind an 86-run win at Southampton yesterday. That gave them an unbeatable 2-0 lead in a threematch series ahead of Wednesday’s clash at Trent Bridge and followed a five-wicket win at Lord’s on Friday where Guptill scored an unbeaten 103.

Mourinho returns as Chelsea manager - club

LONDON: Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Chelsea manager for a second time, the Premier League club confirmed toda. Following weeks of speculation, the 50-year-old Portuguese has signed a four-year contract with the club he previously coached between 2004 and 2007. "I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate," said chief executive Ron Gourlay in a statement published on the Chelsea website.

UMBAI: International Master Ravichandran Siddharth of Tamil Nadu (ELO 2361) stunned GM Fodor Tamas of Hungary (ELO 2475), while untitled Sameer Kathmale of Sangli (ELO 2325) scored an upset win over Indian IM Karthikeyan P (ELO 2415) to move into joint second lead with six points, along with six others, after eight rounds of the Rs 21.5 lakh prize money 6th Mumbai Mayor International Chess Tournament 2013 hosted by The National Sports Club of India and co-sponsored by LIC of India, being played in the indoor stadium of National Sports Club of India, here, on Monday.

Meanwhile, overnight leaders, GM Mchedlishvili Mikheil (ELO 2654) and GM Pentasulaia Levan (ELO 2563), both from Georgia, agreed to a quick draw thus maintaining their half point slender lead with 6.5 points.

GM Amonatov Farrukh (ELO 2616) of Tajakhstan, GM Papin Vasily (ELO 2552) of Russia and GM Petrosian Davit (ELO 2436) of Armenia, who were trailing the leaders by half a point could not convert their games into wins.

IM Ravichandran Siddharth stunned GM Tamas in a game of Slav Defense against the Queen Pawn opening. On the 8th move Ravichandran opened his ‘h’ file and on the 17th grabbed a pawn with his knight at ‘h2’, opening the file completely. Fodor tried to trap that knight, which was smartly guarded

by Ravichandran. Ravichandran then connected the rooks by playing his king at ‘d7’, which worsened the situation for Fodor. With the loss of the bishop on the 31st move, Fodor had no option but to accept defeat.

On the 9th table, untitled Sameer Kathmale upset the plans of Indian IM Karthikeyan P (ELO 2415) of TN. The game started in Caro-

IM Ravichandran (left) in action against GM Tamas of Hungary. can Defence and Sameer offered his knight on the 23rd move to do a mating attack, which was wisely rejected by Karthikeyan.

But due to the constant attack on the King, Karthikeyan lost a pawn on the 31st move and accepted defeat on the 53rd move. Sameer is in with a norm chance depending on the result of his game in the 9th round on Tuesday.

In the Under 2100 category, Ramkrishna Perumalla (ELO 2086) is leading with 6.5 points, followed by 10 others with 6 points at the end of the 7th round.

Andheri YMCA, Mulund Gym retain titles M

UMBAI: Having a star-studded field comprising India No.2 Sanil Shetty, Aman Balgu, Noel Pinto in their ranks, Andheri YMCA went through their all matches without dropping a single one as they once again dominated the premier division in the MSDTTA Inter-Club Table Tennis League, held at Khar Gymkhana today.

Much was expected from their ultimate rivals, debutants Re-Built (Kurla), who were represented by state-ranked Omkar Torgalkar, Nishant Kulkarni and Martand Biniwale. ReBuilt were pretty impressive on their way to the final. But for their concluding league tie against last year’s finalists Santacruz

Gymkhana, which went to the wire before they triumphed 3-2. However, the final between the defending champions and the new entrants turned out to be damp squib. Sanil Shetty opened with a 12-10, 11-7, 13-11 win over Martand Biniwale.

This was followed by Aman giving Omkar no chance whatsoever before making it 2-0 with a 11-9, 11-7, 11-6 win. And then Noel Pinto completed the formalities with a 11-3, 11-9, 11-9 win over lefthander Nishant Kulkarni.

The Mulund Gymkhana women, too, did not find it tough blanking Santacruz Gymkhana 3-0.

Sutirtha win singles title in Slovak Junior ITTF Open

NEW DELHI: Promising paddler Sutirtha Mukherjee beat compatriot Manika Batra to win the girls’ singles title at the Slovak Junior Open in Senec, Slovakia as India rounded off its best-ever show in an international event by bagging four gold and two silver medals. For India, a gold each came in the junior doubles event (boys and girls) on the final day of the competition yesterday, besides two medals (gold and silver) in the girls’ singles. Manika comfortably won the first game 11-3. But 15year-old Sutirtha made a strong comeback to get the better off Manika 3-11, 11-6, 11-6, 118, 11-9 and clinch the singles’ crown.

Saina looks to defend title; Ajay, Sourabh start in Thai GP B ANGKOK: Defending champion Saina Nehwal will have her eyes firmly set on the coveted women’s singles crown while Ajay Jayaram and Sourabh Verma will lead the Indian charge in men’s singles when the Thailand Grand Prix Gold begins with the qualifiers here today.

Back in action after skipping the Sudirman Cup because of a freak toe injury, top seed Saina will have her task cut out as she opens her campaign against Shih Han Hung of Chinese Taipei in the main draw of the women’s

singles on Wednesday.

The world number two Indian will have an easy run till the quarterfinals where he is expected to meet local player and third seed Porntip Buranaprasertuk, who is ranked 13 in the world.

However, it will be only in the finals where the 23-year-old from Hyderabad is likely to face her toughest opponent in Thai star Ratchanok Intanon, who has been in red-hot form and has the record of beating Saina twice in the last two encounters.

The results: GM Mchedlishvili Mikheil (2645) 6½ drew with GM Amonatov Farrukh (2616) 6; GM Papin Vasily (2552) 6 drew with GM Pantsulaia Levan (2563) 6 1/2; GM Petrosian Davit G.(2436) 6 drew with GM Timoshenko Georgy (2522) 5½; GMAndriasian Zaven (2608) 6 bt IM Baghdasaryan Vahe (2387) 5; GM Zubarev Alexander (2559) 6 bt IM Sangma Rahul (2382) 5; IM Shivananda B.S. (2382) 5 lost to GM Babujian Levon (2488) 6; GM Fodor Tamas Jr. (2475) 5 lost to IM Ravichandran Siddharth (2361) 6; IM Karthikeyan Murali (2435) 5½ drew with IM Rajesh V A V (2343) 5½.

Jagdale, Shirke are not coming back: Jt Secy Thakur

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EW DELHI: The BCCI will have to search for a new interim secretary and treasurer after Sanjay Jagdale and Ajay Shirke refused to reconsider their resignation tendered in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked Indian cricket.

“They (Jagdale and Shirke) have informed that they are not coming back,” joint secretary Anurag Thakur told PTI. With Jagdale and Shirke’s refusal to come back, it will be a blow for Jagmohan Dalmiya led working group to function smoothly. As of now Thakur will be the acting secretary of the BCCI. “I will be carrying out the function of BCCI secretary till the time we convene a Special General Body Meeting. In order to elect or select a new secretary and treasurer, we need to hold a Special General Body meeting,” Thakur explained.

Asked about the allegation levelled by former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra who termed the working committee meeting as “worse than match fixing,” Thakur said “I don’t wish to make any comments.”

Treasurer Shirke and secretary Jagdale had resigned on Friday in protest in the manner BCCI, under the stewardship of N Srinivasan, functioned post the spot-fixing scandal and the arrest of three cricketers and president’s son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan.

At the meeting on Sunday, Srinivasan apparently refused to accept the resignation of the duo and they were given 24 hours to reconsider their stand. As they had maintained since yesterday, the duo stood by their decision of not returning to the Board.

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‘Dhoni holds no shareholding in Rhiti Sports’

IN BRIEF Not managed by Rhiti Sports, says pacer R P Singh

NEW DELHI: Pacer Rudra Pratap Singh denied being managed by Rhiti Sports, the firm in which Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a 15 per cent stake, raising questions of a possible conflict of interest. A newspaper today reported that Dhoni has a 15 per cent stake in the company, which, the report claimed, manages R P Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Pragyan Ojha.

Interestingly, two of these players -- Raina and Jadeja -- are part of the same IPL franchise, the Chennai Super Kings, which is also captained by Dhoni. "Don't know what exactly is running in the news but just to clarify I am not with Rhiti Sports," tweeted R P Singh after the report came out. Rhiti Sports is owned by Arun Pandey, a close friend of Dhoni. In 2010, Dhoni signed up with Rhiti reportedly for Rs 210 crore, an average of Rs 70 crore a year, the costliest deal in Indian cricket.

Under-19 team for Aussie series to be picked in Bangalore

MUMBAI: The India under-19 squad for a triangular one-day series in Australia commencing on June 30 will be picked in Bangalore on June 17. "The camp for under 19 cricketers commenced today at Bangalore and the team for the one-day series in Australia will be chosen on the 17th," informed Cricket Board sources. The under 19 selection panel comprises Chandrakant Pandit (Chairman), Aman Kumar, K Jayaraman, Arup Bhattacharya and Pritam Gandhe with Anurag Thakur as its convener. India would compete against New Zealand and hosts Australia, with a game against Papua New Guinea also thrown in for practice, in the series to be held in Darwin up to July 12. The series has been conceptuatlised by Cricket Australia in preparation for next February’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Dubai.

SLC refutes Bindra arm twisting claims to withdraw report

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) refuted claims by Indian cricket administrator IS Bindra that a BCCI official had arm-twisted them to withdraw a report which had mentioned an Indian player allegedly violating the anti-corruption regulations during the Indian tour in 2010. "Sri Lanka Cricket read with surprise, an account of an incident that supposedly lead to the filing of an anti- corruption report during the Indian tour of Sri Lanka in 2010 and the subsequent withdrawal of the said report due to 'arm twisting' by the BCCI. "We wish to state that such an incident did not take place as alleged and no report was submitted to the Indian Team Manager nor was an incident report filed with the Anti Corruption Unit of the ICC who were present during the series.

The allegations that follow are therefore not pertinent," a statement issued by the acting CEO, Ashley de Silva said.

A-License course successfully ends

NEW DELHI: The A-License Course conducted by All India Football Federation successfully ended at the Father Agnel Sports Complex in Navi Mumbai. The course which was attended by 24 coaches from all across the country ended with a series of Practical Exams and a discussion about the role of A-License coaches in Indian football.

"At the outset we discovered there was big gap as far as the contents of the former course and the new content was concerned.

The participants took a bit of a time to settle down but very soon understood about our match-related approach," course conductor Robert Baan, Technical Director of AIFF, said.

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ARDIFF: Led by the talented Virat Kohli, Indian batsmen will look to continue the good work done against Sri Lanka, as they take on Australia in the second and final warm-up game today ahead of the Champions Trophy.

The match will also be a dress rehearsal of sorts for the 'Men In Blue' as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will more or less decide on his likely playing XI based on the performance of the two warm-up games. It will be a test for Kohli and Co against Australian seamers who are relatively better than the Lankans. The left-arm seam troika of Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Johnson and James Faulkner could prove to be a handful if conditions favour swing bowling.

While Starc is coming back from an injury, Johnson and Faulkner have been in fantastic form in the recently concluded IPL in which both were among the top-five wicket-takers.

Team India would surely take a lot of confidence from the fact that it successfully chased down a mammoth Lankan total of 333 with consummate ease. Kohli plundered 144 while comeback

man Dinesh Karthik, by scoring a fine century, staked a strong claim for a place in the playing XI. What might be a worrying factor for Dhoni is the performance of 'IPL Specialist' Rohit Sharma.

Despite enjoying a fine IPL, Rohit as usual flattered to deceive in India colours as he was out in a pathetic fashion during the first warm-up game.

Non-performance for India is nothing new with Rohit but it will be interesting to see how long Dhoni carries the Mumbaikar based purely on his talent.

Suresh Raina, Dhoni and the two openers would expect that they get some more time before the real action starts on Thursday.

Dhoni will also be a touch worried with the performance of his bowlers in the first warm-up game. The Sri Lankan batsmen seemingly didn't do anything special yet notched up a score in excess of 325.

Agreed that the Edgbaston track suited stroke players in the absence of sufficent lateral movement, but the likes of Irfan Pathan, Ishant Sharma, Raganath Vinay Kumar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar hardly maintained any

discipline in terms of line and length. Dhoni didn't use his fastest bowler, Umesh Yadav, during the match but the Vidarbha lad is expected to play against Australia. The spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Amit Mishra also couldn't make much of an impact as all players were allowed to play in the unofficial one dayer.

As of now, it's an open secret that Ashwin will don the mantle of premier spinner while the skipper's Go-To Man 'Sir Jadeja' is expected to figure in the lineup. For Australia, a good performance in the tournament will give them much needed boost ahead of their real battle -- The Ashes. After the 0-4 drubbing at the hands of India a couple of months back, Michael Clarke would expect that his team would produce a much improved performance in the 50-over version.

Shane Watson's return to form during the IPL is a positive sign for the Aussies. That he has started bowling adds the necessary balance to the line-up that has some talented youngsters like Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh to name a few.

EW DELHI: The sports management firm that manages Mahendra Singh Dhoni clarified that the India skipper holds no stake in the company, putting to rest speculations about a possible conflict of interest.

It was reported in the media that Dhoni has a 15 per cent stake in Rhiti Sports which also manages Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Pragyan Ojha, besides the Indian captain. However, the firm made it clear that Dhoni was a shareholder only for a brief period, and currently has no stake. "As on date, MSD holds no shareholding in Rhiti Sports Management (P) Ltd. However, it is made clear that shareholding was allotted to MSD on 22.03.2013 only to secure certain old outstanding which were due for more than one year. Further, the payments were cleared in April 2013 and the shareholding was transferred back to promoter of the company on 26.04.2013," Rhiti Sports chairman Arun Pandey said in a statement.

In 2010, Dhoni signed up with Rhiti Sports reportedly for Rs 210 crore, an average of Rs 70 crore a year, the costliest deal in Indian cricket. "We at Rhiti Sports Management Pvt Ltd are greatly aggrieved at the widespread media reports regarding alleged conflict of interest of MSD. Though not obligated to but in order to put at rest these widespread speculations, we are issuing the following statement to bring in knowledge the correct factual matrix.”

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EW DELHI: Terming the BCCI's Emergent Working Committee meeting in Chennai a sham, former spin legend Erapalli Prasanna said that money is ruling the sport now and it is no more a gentleman's game.

"The entire controversy is not going to affect the popularity of cricket in India as we have seen packed stadiums in IPL. Followers of the game are immense here but I can see the gentleman's approach in the game is zero now," Prasanna told PTI Bhasha.

"Money is ruling the game now and it hurts as cricket has been a glorious game of uncertainties.

During our times if a batsman was out but umpire was in dilemma, the batsman himself used to walk out. That was called

working committee meeting Sunday was nothing more than a sham. "It is a simple step of manoeuvring and sham. It was expected that Board chief N Srinivasan would resign but it did not happen. He has 'stepped aside' and I don't know what will be his powers now," he said.

"If this was the case then why did they deliberate so long. They could have done it before. I guess (Jagmohan) Dalmiya has only a gentleman's game but now no- three months time and I don't body is bothered. Cricketers think that despite being a former think that umpires are paid well president he can set the things in and it is their duty to judge. The right direction in such a short whole approach has been span of time," said Prasanna.

Stating that it was not a workchanged," the former off spinner, who has taken 189 wickets in 49 able solution, Prasanna said, "I Tests between 1967 to 1978, said. don't think that this is going to Prasanna insisted that BCCI's work. Nothing is clear and it will

further enhance complications."

He felt that legalising betting in cricket was a possibility, which could be explored.

"I am not endorsing the suggestion to legalise betting but I feel that it is a possibility which can be explored like in horse racing. Betting is a gamble where no player, no franchise and no official is involved. They can talk to horse racing officials in this regard," he said.

Asked about his views on IPL, Prasanna supported the cash rich T20 league, saying, "I don't think that IPL is not giving anything to Indian cricket. Fielding standards of our players have gone higher.

This league gives platform to youngsters to showcase their skills. It is good for cricket."

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ARIS: Third seed Victoria Azarenka reached the French Open quarter-finals for the third time today with a 6-3, 6-0 win over 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone.

The double Australian Open champion will now face Russian 12th seed Maria Kirilenko for a semi-final place.

The protagonists know each other well, not least as erstwhile doubles partners — they were notably runners-up at the 2011 Australian Open while Azarenka saw off Kirilenko in the London Olympics bronze medal match last summer.

In her fourth round match, Kirilenko, despite needing treatment for a sore shoulder, saw off unseeded Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States 7-5, 6-4 to reach the last eight.

The 26-year-old from Moscow, who broke in the sixth and eighth games to make up for her slow start and then overcame an opening service loss at the start of the second set, has now equalled her best ever Grand Slam showing of runs to the quarters at Wimbledon 2012 and the Australian Open three seasons ago.

Schiavone, the world number 50, matched the 23-year-old Azarenka shot for shot and scream for scream in a first set which featured six breaks of serve.

ATP circuit Kei Nishikori with a minimum of fuss, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3, to book a quarter-final berth.

We’ve all had them – terrible days when nothing goes our way. The harder we try, the worse it gets. Ask Mikhail Youzhny. Actually – don’t.

Not for a while. Private grief and all that. In the fourth round against Tommy Haas, the Russian had the kind of afternoon he will want to forget. But by winning 6-1, 6-1, 6-3, 35-year-old Haas notched up a whole stack of landmarks – completing his set of career Grand Slam quarter-finals by finally making it to the last eight of Roland Garros at the

But the pair’s nine-year age difference told in the second set, which Azarenka swept through in just 26 minutes, having reeled off nine straight games.

The French Open is the only Grand Slam where Azarenka has failed to get beyond the quarter-finals. She was beaten at the last-

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12th attempt, becoming the first German to reach the quarters here since Bernd Karbacher and Michael Stich 17 years ago, and perhaps most significantly becoming the oldest Slam quarter-finalist since Andre Agassi at the 2005 US Open.

The big four, already shorn of Andy Murray at the 2013 French Open, are not having it all their own way. Rafael Nadal has dropped two sets already, Roger Federer was pushed to the brink by Gilles Simon, and then Novak Djokovic found himself a set adrift in the early going against Philipp Kohlschreiber before winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

eight stage by Dinara Safina in 2009 and by Li Na, two years later.

To borrow from Mark Twain, reports of his Rafael Nadal’s demise have been greatly exaggerated over the past week. Like a true champion, he is peaking at the right time, as he proved in dispatching No.13 seed and bright young thing of the

My fight against wrongdoings in BCCI will continue: Bindra C

HANDIGARH: Terming the BCCI’s emergency meeting at Chennai a “farce”, former Board chief and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president I S Bindra today said that his crusade against wrongdoings would continue.

“It is a difficult fight but then other sports internationally have, to a large extent, succeeded in battling the monster. It has to be a relentless fight and it has to be fought with conviction and zero tolerance,” Bindra was quoted as saying on his website, www.Isbindra.Com. He said that a majority of cricket fans were disappointed with the outcome of the so-called emergency meeting of BCCI’s working committee yesterday.

“I can only offer my sympathies to them (fans). Frankly, at the end of it all, I had a sinking feeling and felt why at all did I travel down south in this excruciating heat, catching a flight at six,” Bindra said.

He said that it was a colossal waste of Board’s money and time of the members as well as of the huge posse of media which waited in anticipation to hear something more tangible than “a drab statement issued from Delhi by the board’s joint secretary who, along with two other politicians did not think the meeting was important enough to fly down to Chennai”.

“After the meeting I can only construe that the Board’s image has taken a beating and in all my years

Pune based bookie Kishore Lalchand Badlani produced at a court in Mumbai after he was arrested from Mumbai airport in Mumbai on Monday.

of association with it I have never seen its reputation plummet to rock bottom,” Bindra said while elaborating the proceedings of yesterday’s meeting.

He said that soon after calling the meeting to order, Board president N Srinivasan shocked the gathering by saying that the meet was an “informal one as a board affiliate questioned its validity since the mandatory 72 hours notice was not given as required under the BCCI constitution”.

Bindra claimed that many members at the meeting felt that the best course for Srinivasan was to quit as a first step to restore peoples’ faith in the game in general and the Board in particular.

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OLKATA: Banning after match parties during the Indian Premier League could be one of the solutions to cleanse cricket, according to BCCI’s Working Group chief Jagmohan Dalmiya who today promised to leave no stone unturned to restore the credibility of the game.

Addressing his first press conference since taking over charge from N Srinivasan who stepped aside, Dalmiya said that he will make all efforts to achieve the ultimate goal so that “the good name of cricket is retained”.

Asked whether he would consider banning after match parties in the IPL as part of his cleaning up process, he said, “One of the possibility could be that.

“I don’t have any medicine that you get instant result. We don’t have

any such kind of a magic. We will try our best,” he said.

The 73-year-old Dalmiya made it clear that he had powers to fill up vacancies in the Board and will await a final response from Ajay Shirke before taking the required decisions.

“They (Jagdale and Shirke) were given 24 hours time. Initially, we requested that we have full faith in you and therefore please carry on and don’t insist on resignation. They were given 24 hours time. That was yesterday’s position.

“As far as Jagdale is concerned, he has no intention to withdraw resignation. That’s the stand so far. I tried to talk to Shirke, also Mr Shetty and others tried to talk to him but not able to communicate with him. I will wait.”

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ARIS: Leander Paes kept the Indian challenge alive in the mixed doubles event of the French Open by moving to the second round along with partner Jelena Jankovic.

The unseeded Indo-Serbian pair registered a 7-5, 6-3 win over Galina Voskoboeva and Daniele Bracciali in one hour and 16 minutes.

Paes is now the only Indian surviving in the event as Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have all exited with their respective partners after suffering first round defeats.

Sania’s defeat with new Swede partner was shocking as they were given the top billing. They lost to Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Cara Black.

Paes and Jelena saved eight of the 10 break chances and that proved decisive in the outcome of the match. In the next round they face the eighth seeded pair of American Liezel Huber and Brazilian Marcelo Melo.

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