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MAHI RACING DOES IT AGAIN Fabien Foret sealed Mahi Racing’s second consecutive win at the FIM World Supersport Championship by clinching the second race of the season in Spain on Sunday. P32

HYDERABAD’S FIRST COMPACT AFTERNOON NEWSPAPER

GREAT SCOTT!

ADAM WINS THE 77th MASTERS IN AUGUSTA

Adam Scott sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole on Sunday to beat Angel Cabrera and win the 77th Masters, becoming the first Australian golfer to capture the green jacket. Nine months after making bogeys on the last four holes to squander a British Open lead at Royal Lytham and two years after sharing second at the Masters, the 32-year-old from Adelaide won his first major title in impressive fashion.

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KRISHNA BABU

STUMPS HIS ‘MASONS’

Not content with reportedly labelling his engineers, ‘worse than masons’, GHMC commissioner MT Krishna Babu has flown off to China for the second time in a few months and seemingly reneged on his promise that his engineers too would be sent on globe-trotting ‘study tours’.

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WEALTH FROM WASTE! HMDA officials are finally hopeful of Hussain Sagar lake’s water being fit for reuse. By reuse, they mean almost potable quality that will soon be used by industries and for construction purposes. Meanwhile, an integrated electronic waste collection programme will be launched in Hyderabad. P7&10

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

city events

STORY-TELLING SESSION

Deepa Kiran is an education consultant and professional story-teller. She combines music and dance with story telling. There is a storytelling session at Just Books, Jubilee Hills, on April 20. To register for the event, you can call 98497 48117.

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AROUND THE CITY: YOUR GUIDE TO THE TWIN CITIES When: April 18, 6.30pm onwards Contact: (040) 2355 4485

DINING Baisakhi Food Festival Carrying forward the festive mood and spirit, GreenPark introduces Baisakhi Food Festival, bringing in the authentic flavours of Punjab. Where: Once Upon a Time Green Park Hotel, Greenlands, Begumpet When: April 11-15, 7:30pm to 11pm. Contact: (040) 6651 5151

ART Reflections and Images An exhibition of paintings by artists including Agacharya, Anand Panchal, Arvind Kolapkar, Datta Bansode, Devyani Parikh, and Kaushik Raha. Where: Kalakriti Art Gallery 468, Road No 10, Banjara Hills When: Up to April 30 Contact: kalakriti.in

Malvani cuisine Taj Deccan is hosting Malvani Food Festival at Spice Junxion. Enjoy a scrumptious spread of classic dishes like pandhara kombdiche saar, kale vatana ni gawarchi bhajji and puran poli. Where: Spice Junxion, Taj Deccan, Road No 1, Banjara Hills When: Till April 25 Contact: (040) 6652 3939 Corporate express lunch Testa Rossa has added a new on-thego corporate express lunch service for its customers. The lunch is economically prices at `199 for veg and `249 for non-veg. Where: Testa Rossa, Jubilee Hills When: Ongoing, noon to 4pm Contact: (040) 6555 6519

Kumbh Kumbh: Native Realm, a search of the true self is a photography show by Joydeep Mitra. Where: ICONART Gallery, Road No 12, Sri Ram Nagar Colony, Banjara Hills When: Up to April 18 Contact: 98499 68797 AMBEDKAR JAYANTI: Children dance at the Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations at Tank Bund. IPL Fervor You can order any four or six items from the menu and get the chat of day free. Where: Kailash Parbat, Above Ebony Gautier, 2nd ﬂoor, Road No 36, Jubilee Hills When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 2355 8856

WORKSHOPS Vaishali Bisht’s theatre workshop Vaishali Bisht is conducting special Summer Holidays theatre workshops for children between the ages of six and 12. The course consists of 20 classes held Monday to Saturday. Using theatre games and exercises, the workshop helps children use their imagination and get creative.

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Where: Road no 7, Banjara Hills When: From April 15, Monday to Saturday, 4.30pm to 6.30pm Contact: 94904 40986 All about cycling A half day interactive workshop on cycling, the technical considerations, fitness, nutrition, common problems, how to plan a training programme, planning for competition and prevention of injuries. Where: Alliance Franchise, Road no 3, Banjara Hills When: : Registration: Ongoing Event: May 4 Contact: (040) 2335 0008 Filmmaking workshops for children

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Yavanika Films is conducting a unique filmmaking workshops this summer vacation for children in Hyderabad. Each participant will make their own short film as part of the workshop. Even a parent and child can register as one student pair to make a short film together. Where: Begumpet When: From April 24, 2pm to 7pm, Daily classes except on weekends Contact: 94901 00404

Three for two Taj Safaris offers guests the option of extending their two-day trip. It gives you a third day complementary stay. There are four exquisite lodges in the national parks of MP. Where: Taj Safaris When: Offer is valid from April 15 to June 30 Contact: (022) 6601 1825

SHOWS French animated film Alliance Française of Hyderabad presents Le chat du Rabbin, directed by Antoine Delesvaux and Joann Sfar. Where: Alliance Française, Banjara Hills

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MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

City REGISTRATION WOES

Auto drivers threaten agitation

uto Drivers Unions Joint Action Committee (TADJAC) has demanded that the State government direct the Road Transport Authority (RTA) to immediately register 300 autos which were purchased seven months back. It also threatened to hold demonstrations if the government fails to respond to their request. Speaking to the media here on Sunday, Mohd Amanullah Khan, TADJAC leader, demanded that the government adequately compensate the auto drivers concerned for delaying registration of new autos as against government order (GO) number 90. He expressed anguish that several auto drivers were unable to pay installments to auto financiers, who lent money for buying new autos. Khan also alleged that traffic police personnel were imposing heavy penalties for not getting their vehicles registered. NSS

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CRIME

Hapless woman abandons infant, caught Pushed to desperation by poverty and an indifferent society, the woman says she had no option left but to abandon the child. Mohd SUBHAN mohd.s@postnoon.com

Anasuya, a woman pushed around by fate and ill-treated by men, came to the City from Nawabpet in Mahbubnagar district with her illegitimate girl child and tried to abandon her on the roadside. Anasuya was, however, caught in the act and her daughter handed over to the child welfare department. The infant is now in the care of Shishuvihar in Ameerpet. Anasuya’s tragic tale was revealed after her arrest. Chandrayangutta inspector A Srinivas Rao said that at 35, Anasuya was widowed and her husband J Sankaraiah left his wife and child behind with no financial security. He was a daily wage earner and had little savings. Anasuya found work as a daily wage labourer but was constantly hounded by men who chased her seeking sex, she complained. In an attempt to fob off the

J Anasuya, who tried to dump her baby, is questioned by a police officer.

pack, Anasuya decided to marry again. Slowly, she came to trust a man and intimacy developed between the two. The man kept promising to marry her as soon as he could earn enough money. In the meantime, Anasuya became pregnant.

She was terrified of social ostracism and her inability to bring up a girl child. She was already finding it hard to make ends meet with her six-year-old son. When the father of the infant knew of the pregnancy, he insisted on an abortion, but doctors

SECURITY

refused to abort as the foetus was six months old. Anasuya’s lover turned tail and refused to accept responsibility. As she was perturbed by sexseeking men at night, Anasuya planned on to leaving Nawabpet and coming to Hyderabad to search for job. She also planned to give up the child once it was born. Anasuya told police that she tried to hand over the infant to many people but nobody wanted to ‘buy’ the child from an unknown woman. It was then that she attempted to leave her baby on the roadside, saying she did not have the heart to kill her. During questioning, Anasuya refused to give away the name of her lover who promised marriage and impregnated her. The inspector said that in spite of his best efforts, Anasuya stuck to her stance and said that it was all her fault and it was pointless putting her lover in trouble. “Will that thug who cheated her ever know what a sacrifice the woman has made for him?” wondered Rao.

STREET CAUSE

Ayyappa temple installs CCTV Cameras to help monitor movement of people and vehicles, both inside and outside the temple premises. POSTNOON NEWS feedback@postnoon.com

fter the recent Dilsukhnagar blasts, the importance of surveillance cameras has become an important security tool in places of worship that attract huge crowds. ITVS Suryanarayana, assistant commissioner of police, Begumpet, yesterday inaugurated CCTV cameras at the Ayyappa temple at Bolarum. In all, 12 high-resolution cameras have been installed all around

the temple premises to track the movement of people and vehicles, both inside and outside the temple. Equipped with a UPS system, these cameras will work round-the-clock and will capture images even during when there is no electricity. The captured video will be stored for two months and can be accessed by law enforcement and traffic police. The temple at Bolarum is the first Ayyappa temple that was established in Andhra Pradesh.

Run for fluoride-free water

emanding that the State government initiate immediate steps to save the school children from fluoride water contamination in Nalgonda district, the engineering students of the State capital organised a huge rally under the banner of ‘Street Cause’ on Necklace Road on Sunday. The ‘Street Cause’ representatives said they were striving to mobilise funds and planning to provide fluoride-free pure drinking water to the students in at least five identified government schools in Nalgonda district. NSS

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CIVIC

LAST YEAR... HERE OU erupts in violence

ast year we had reported how violence broke out on the Osmania University campus, where a group of students, under the leadership of a PhD student, Sudarshan Bala Boina, organised a ‘beef festival’ to protest what they said “imposing brahminical food culture on Dalits.” A media vehicle was torched and several lamps and other campus property were damaged

APRIL 15, 2012

Commissioner stumps engineers

And he flies to China. Engineers who had been dreaming of foreign ‘study tour’ are asked to sweat it out in Hyderabad instead.

NUMEROLOGY

nallahs flow into the Hussain Sagar lake, three of which carry non-toxic and non-hazardous dredge which is being treated.

Most of the time we are away from Hyderabad... Most of the times, we are discharging our duties from our homes instead of visiting secretariat these days. A State minister See page 5

THINGS WE 5LEARNT TODAY The column that teaches everyone something new about the way the City functions.

Mantris focus on polls, give going to ‘ofﬁce’ a skip. Ministers have admitted to regularly giving the Secretariat a skip to concentrate on polling. What then about the crucial decisions that are likely to be put on hold?

HMDA cleans Hussain Sagar, allows dumping as well. The HMDA has begun dredging work to clear sewage from the lake, but at the same time efﬂuents continue to be pumped into other parts of the lake.

Political allies change as elections approach. With TRS deciding to contest separately, T-JAC has been criticised by leaders for being silent on the issue.

Is it necessary to spend money on ‘study tours?’ With Lokayukta questioning the whole point of such tours and the commissioner’s tour to China, engineers are left in the lurch.

More CCTV cameras to keep an eye on State. A total of 12 high resolution CCTV cameras have been installed at the Ayyappa temple in Bolarum.

Md NIZAMUDDIN nizamuddin.a@postnoon.com

ne of the major works after CoP was the second phase of the Charminar Pedestrian Project (CPP). It was generally agreed that it turned out to be an eyesore which prompted GHMC commissioner MT Krishnababu to call engineers “worse than masons.” And, a munificent commissioner promised engineers that they would be sent on study tours abroad to see how pedestrianism is achieved with a touch of beauty, not ugliness. But the promise made last year remains a mirage. While Krishnababu is on a China tour

for the second time in a few months, the engineers continue to dream of foreign locations with little hope of fulfilling it. Corporators at least have the sanction to go on inland jaunts, euphemistically called “study tour.” But engineers who get whipped for everything at the GHMC must remain grounded. The commissioner had made a public announcement of “foreign education for engineers” during the workshop of “nonmotorised transport system” held here in December with experts from Delhi explaining the concept to engineers. The upgradation trip was to have cost `1 crore. Only senior officials get for-

GHMC’s roll of engineers Engineer-in-chief Chief engineer Superintending engineers Executive engineers

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eign jaunts. But when the commissioner made the announcement, many marveled at his magnanimity. What these foreign trips resulted in remains a moot question and even Lokayukata is yet to get an answer as to what these trips has brought to the citizens of Hyderabad. After the commissioner’s sensational announcement,

many engineers are learnt to have studied various foreign cities that took their fancy. The plan was also drawn up for a batch of 10 superintendent engineers to be flown out followed by another batch of executive engineers. “While our general knowledge improved with the exercise, the dream has not come true,” said an engineer derisively. Instead, they face the wrath of corporators who are planning to take engineers and officials to task for various delayed works. In fact, the postponed general body meeting scheduled for April 9 was to have proved an “official bashing” by elected representatives.

NEWS BRIEFS Govt to sanction `10L for SC/ST students

‘Keep carriageway clear’ drive

CM to visit New Delhi on Wednesday

Meet to assess loss due to drought

hief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday announced that his government would sanction `10 lakh as grant to SC and ST students who intend to pursue higher studies abroad. He also said that the government would take steps to provide another `5 lakh, if necessary, to these students through the banks.

he City police have registered 5,803 footpath encroachments and 17,524 wrong parking cases, as part of their campaign to "keep carriageway clear". The drive has enabled the trafﬁc police to ensure an average speed of 20km/hr for vehicular trafﬁc on City roads. The drive had started on March 26 this year.

hief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, who was scheduled to go to New Delhi on Monday, has postponed his visit to Wednesday, following a call from Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. Kiran and PCC president Botsa Satyanaryana will be meeting the party vice president to discuss the affairs of the State.

team of ofﬁcials formed by the Union government to study drought conditions in the State will hold a review meeting in the City today with State government ofﬁcials. The review is being held to assess the quantum of losses suffered by the farmers and the amount of aid needed to be provided to the State government.

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POLITICS

Mantris get into poll mode ...and skip the Secretariat. Few are seen regularly coming to the seat of power as they are warming up for the next electoral battle which is only months away. INKESHAF AHMED ahmed.m@postnoon.com

Many ministers are either accompanying the CM for Indiramma Kalalu public meets or participating in the programme on their own. But, they are said to be attending to urgent files on the move.

he entire State Cabinet seems to have plunged into election mode. The launch of the Indiramma Kalalu-Netiki Saakaram (dreams of Indiramma-realised now) and Amma Hastham (mother’s hand) programmes to lure the dominant SC and ST and majority of people living below the poverty line have acted as a bugle for starting the race for the next government. Not surprisingly then that only a few ministers are seen in their offices in the Secretariat these days. The feeling that governmental welfare schemes are not being properly highlighted has seeped into the leaders’ mind and each is eager to get a headstart,

remarked a political observer. Many ministers are either accompanying Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for Indiramma Kalalu public meetings or participating in the mass contact programme on their own. But, they are said to be attending to urgent files on the move. “Yes, we are in election

mode. Most of the time we are away from Hyderabad. The obligation of participating in Indiramma Kalalu and Amma Hastham programmes has led to a change in our working styles. Most of the times, we are discharging our duties from our homes instead of visiting the Secretariat these days,” said

POLITICS

TRS puts TJAC in trouble

one minister. Another minister said that they had to change their work style as the general elections are fast approaching and they must face the electorate sooner.

HOLIDAYS ALSO BLAMED

Too many holidays keeping the Secretariat closed is also quoted

as one of the reasons for ministers to stop going to office. Minister for women and child welfare Vakiti Sunitha Lakshma Reddy said, “There have been a lot of holidays since we kicked off the Indiramma Kalalu programme to promote the revolutionary SC and ST sub-plan across the State. Apart from Good Friday, which is a public holiday, there were continuous public holidays like Ugadi, second Saturday and Sundays.” She said that these holidays are also one of the reasons for the slackened ministerial visits. Sunitha added that she generally clears files at home during her leisure hours. The minister said that she held a review meeting with her department officials to monitor the progress of development activities of her department a few days back.

TV ARTISTES SEEK JUSTICE

Pro-Telangana leaders have criticised the TJAC for not opposing TRS’s decision to fight the polls alone. POSTNOON NEWS feedback@postnoon.com

elangana Rastra Samithi’s (TRS) announcement that it would contest the next General Elections in 2014 on its and not form an alliance with any political party, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, has come as a shock for the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC), which is spearheading the ongoing agitation for a separate state . TJAC was formed by all leaders who support the cause of a separate Telangana and not necessarily just those who belong to the TRS. It has people from all walks of life and political parties. The TJAC is now in a fix over chalking out its next course of action to keep the agitation alive with the support of both the TRS and BJP. “It is definitely a difficult situation for us. We have been put on the spot

KK, Manda set to join TRS soon TRS supremo K Chandrasekhara Rao has been moving quickly for preparing grounds for the 2014 General Elections. Towards this end, KCR met Telangana Congress senior leader and former CWC member Dr K Keshav Rao at the latter’s residence here on Sunday. He was accompanied by Nagarkurnool MP Dr Manda Jagannadham.

by the TRS. On one hand, the TRS says that the Congress will never carve out Telangana at any cost, and on the other it shows reluctance to join hands with BJP, which is openly fighting for the cause of separate Telangana state. This could be as a result of the fear of losing Muslim votes,” a TJAC leader told Postnoon on Monday. The leader further said that the very stand of the TRS is creating trouble for them at many places and making them the butt of criticism in the eyes of several pro-Telangana leaders. “Many pro-Telangana leaders have criticised us for not opposing the decision of the TRS. They are citing the support extended by the TJAC to BJP candidates in Nizamabad and Mahbubnagar districts, which led to their victory eventually,” he said. The TJAC has primarily decided to ignore this issue at this juncture as there is still a lot of time left for the elections.

Telugu TV Artistes Association members gather to submit a memo at the Banjara Hills Police Station, demanding the release of 12 artistes arrested for attacking Maa TV office last week. SRINIVAS SETTY

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ALL ABOUT ADAM

A ministry for men

S Balakrishna

A rights group claims that twice as many men commit suicide as women over false harassment allegations. PADMINI C padmini.c@postnoon.com

n the wake of the alleged suicide of an IT employee in Bangalore, Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF) took up the cause of male suicides on Sunday when it held a candlelight vigil in the City demanding that the ‘draconian gender-biased’ dowry-related laws be rectified. The NGO dedicated to men’s rights, distressed husbands and their families, alleges that over 60,000 men (twice the number of women) commit suicide each year due to fake allegations in 498A cases or due to harassment

from their wives and relatives. In a country that’s deemed absolutely the worst place in the world for women to live, the very notion of men claiming to be the real victims of the system, to put it kindly, beggars belief. Even more so when men’s rights groups anoint themselves ‘the martyrs of marriage,' asserting that it is men that suffer most in dowry cases which they say are biased solely in favour of the fairer sex. This, at a time when NCRB data estimates that a bride is burned every 90 minutes in this country. Still, while SIFF’s data interpretation is highly contentious. Their concerns, however, are

very legit. Almost every member of the AP SIFF that congregates at Public Gardens every week is anticipating or already fighting a legal battle with their spouse. Each of them has a horror story to tell — of false accusations, nights spent in jail, mothers and sisters arrested, jobs lost, passports confiscated, police abuse, costly expenses, custody battles and lives put on hold, while trials prolong endlessly. Compared to the plight of millions of women in the country today, there might be few willing to cry them a river. But the question here is not so much the nature of their fight or their gender as it is about their right to a

TDP CORPORATOR JOINS BJP

Telugu Desam Party corporator Raja Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday. Raja Singh’s entry into the BJP was formalised by BJP State president G Kishan Reddy in the presence of senior leaders like Bangaru Laxman and Bandaru Dattatreyya. It is said that the Mangalhaat corporator has been an advocate of hardcore Hindutva.

fair hearing and an open trial. But in a system in which the odds are stacked against them from the beginning, it is indeed hard for them to make their voices heard. “We can’t register an FIR in a police station. They won’t take our complaints seriously. We feel rejected by the legal system which is completely biased. So, we have no place to register our grievances or seek redress. We are being treated as second-class citizens. It is because of this that men are turned into criminals or otherwise, take their own lives," rues Partha Sadhu Khan, a longstanding member of SIFF. He adds that it’s not just them but their families and even their chil-

dren that are suffering in these conflicts. “Traditionally portrayed as protectors and providers, there’s no one to protect us now. So we are demanding that a separate ministry be set up for men," chip in others. The group say their aim is to fight for their own rights, not to curb women’s rights. “We are not anti-feminist. We are not antiwomen. But it shouldn’t be as it is now either, which is a woman’s word against mine; no investigation necessary. So what we are asking is be given a chance for us to make our case. We are asking for laws to be made gender-neutral," concludes another member Shailesh Koona.

City MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

CIVIC

‘Near potable’ lake water? HMDA officials are finally hopeful of Hussain Sagar lake’s water being fit for reuse. By reuse, they mean almost potable quality that will soon be used by industries and for construction purposes. M ANIL KUMAR RAHUL RAMAKRISHNA rahul.r@postnoon.com efore the tirade against the lake cleaning project begins, it is vital to point out that Hussain Sagar lake’s water is being supplied to over 33 parks and industries in the Azamabad industrial area near Osmania University (OU) and five housing ventures. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) had requested the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to pay for the water that is being supplied to these public properties, but the GHMC has refused to comply. HMDA officials are now positive that the lake’s water will soon be of “near potable” quality, despite the fact that industrial effluents continue to flow into the lake from the Kukatpally nallah.

As part of dredging the Kukatpally nallah, the HMDA has decided to even dredge up the polluted lake bed and shift it to the quarry areas in Hyderabad Central University.

still flowing into the lake. So far, the pollution control board, which is the governing authority in this issue, has remained mum.

THE FLIP SIDE

HOW HAS THIS BEEN ACHIEVED

Vivek Deshmukh, chief engineer of HMDA, says: “Two sewage treatment plants (STP) of 30 and 20 mega litres per day (MLD) hydraulic range have been working throughout the year to clean the lake. Apart from this, we have placed interception and diversion (I&D) structures along the four nallahs that flow into the lake. Three of these nallahs carry non-toxic and non-hazardous dredge, which is then treated.” The I&D structures have been placed along the Picket, Banjara and Balkapur nallah. The 30 MLD STP (that is still undergoing trials) is located at the Picket nallah opposite KIMS Hospital

on Minister Road, and the other, with 20 MLD capacity, is on the Balkapur nallah adjacent to the Khairatabad flyover. The Khairatabad STP is the pride of HMDA’s environment wing as it was recently upgraded to tertiary level using membranes imported from Australia.

DRAWBACKS

The fourth nallah in Kukatpally contains most of the toxic industrial waste and has not yet received its share of dredging. “We have not been able to

Effluent inflow from nallahs Banjara: 11.98 MLD Picket: 20.39 MLD Kukatpally: 29.06 MLD Balkapur: 10 MLD dredge the Kukatpally nallah due to some technical issues, but we have placed I&D structures and this diversion initiative takes most of the industrial effluent away from the lake. A small part of it, however, still finds its way

into the lake,” says Deshmukh. Public toilets and arresting sewage from businesses that have sprouted around the lake have not figured in the grand plans yet. The weak Water, Land and Trees Act (WALTA) has not stopped the mushrooming of food and beverage joints around the lake, which add to the lake’s garbage and sewage. A result of this is that on one side there are STPs working in a frenzy to clean up the lake and on the other there are nallahs whose industrial effluents are

As part of dredging the Kukatpally nallah, the HMDA has decided to even dredge up the polluted lake bed and shift it to the quarry areas in Hyderabad Central University. The earlier plan was to dump it in Jawaharnagar, which seems to be the obvious choice for any governmental agency to dump any sort of waste. The HMDA reassured the public that this sludge was “rich in nutrients” and would not cause any harm. “After facing opposition from residents of Jawaharnagar, we have changed our plans and will dump the waste in the quarry areas of the varsity campus. That, however, has not yet been decided. The dredge contains high levels of cadmium and we are working out a plan with the Ranga Reddy district collector to find a suitable place for dumping the lake bed dredge,” Deshmukh said. The promise of making this water potable is expected to be realised by 2014, according to HMDA officials. This, however, remains to be seen.

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COLOUR FEST

RUNNING WITH BULLS IN

KURNOOL

Bulls and donkeys participate in a mud-run competition at the Chowdeshwari Devi Temple in Kolluru Mandal, Kurnool district. Over 300 farmers and washermen marked the age-old ritual by taking part in the race with their decorated bulls and donkeys on the second day of the Ugadi festivities.

PICS: N SHIVA KUMAR

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

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CENTURIES-OLD PROFESSION

For four centuries, generations of craftsmen from the small town have built ships prized by traders for ferrying goods along the ancient Indian Ocean trade routes that link Asia to the Middle East and Africa.

BAD TIMES

The sun’s setting on Mandvi The anti-piracy ban have ruined India’s dhow builders in the sleepy town in western Gujarat. CHARLOTTE TURNER Agence France-Presse

hailesh Madiyar forlornly surveys the giant shipyard in the port of Mandvi. A place synonymous with wooden boat-building for centuries, it now lies largely deserted. “Four years ago, around 20 ships were being made at any one time, now there are just two,” says Madiyar, of the Mandvi shipbuilders’ association. “These days, no more than five or six are made in a year,” he said, gesturing towards around a dozen half-built boats which have been shored up like carcasses after construction was abandoned. Mandvi stands on the banks of the Rukmavati river which flows into the Arabian Sea. A sleepy town located in western Gujarat state, it’s a place where shipbuilding and sea trading have traditionally gone hand in hand. But both industries have been pummelled by a ban from sailing in the pirate-infested waters off Somalia, once a lucrative trading destination. The restriction on certain

Indian-registered vessels was introduced in 2010 shortly after Somali pirates captured eight boats from Gujarat and almost 100 Indian crew members in a flurry of attacks over a period of several days. Small cargo boats, or ‘motorised sailing vessels’, are now prohibited from sailing south of Oman, effectively blocking trade not only to Somalia but other African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Yemen. “No Somalia, no trade. This ban has been disastrous for us,”

Workers take part in the construction of a vessel at Mandvi some 425kms west of Ahmedabad. This is the only sign of activity among a dozen or so similar boats half built and shored up like carcasses along the banks of the Rukmavati river — once the site of a flourishing shipbuilding industry. AFP /Sam Panthanky

said Musabhai Sameja, whose family has been involved in shipping in Mandvi for three generations. “Most traders have seen their income drop by half,” he added, complaining that investment in the construction of new boats has all but dried up. For four centuries, generations of craftsmen from the small town have built ships prized by traders for ferrying goods along the ancient Indian Ocean trade routes that link Asia to the Middle East and Africa. Today, using techniques

passed down through generations, the few craftsmen who still have work build a kind of mastless dhow favoured for its durability and also its size, which allows easy access to the region’s smaller ports. The working day begins at the crack of dawn with a dizzying ascent up a ladder pitched steep to the side of the boat. The craftsmen then use traditional tools such as hand-saws, hammers and chisels to cut and shape planks of sal, a hard wood native to South Asia. With an average cargo capacity of 1,000 tonnes, Sameja said the boats fill a niche in the trade of basics such as rice and flour to war-ravaged Somalia, a country with a long coastline but few ports accessible to big container ships. But more recently, the boats have been seen as easy prey for pirates operating in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, according to the ban imposed by India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) in March 2010. Much smaller than tankers and lacking sophisticated tracking equipment, the boats are easier to seize and then use as moth-

er ships from which to attack larger vessels. But Sameja said traders are prepared to take the risk and would have preferred to employ private security to protect their ships. Meanwhile, with no such restrictions, business to Somalia for traders based mainly in the United Arab Emirates is thriving. Edward Simpson, an expert on the dhow trade at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, said shipbuilders in Dubai are constructing wooden boats with twice the cargo space as the vessels from Mandvi. He recently saw a Somaliabound ship being loaded in Dubai with everything from Japanese second-hand cars, generators and tractors, to eau de cologne. While some families have moved their business from Mandvi to the UAE to skirt the ban, others have quit altogether. “There are only about 10 families left in the trade now,” said Saleh Mohammed, who sold his last cargo boat a year ago. “Before the ban there were more than 30.”

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Business

UNEMPLOYMENT HITS 16% IN ARAB STATES IN ’12

Unemployment in Arab countries rose to 16 percent in 2012 following the revolts which erupted the previous year, Arab Labour Organisation chief Ahmed Mohamed Luqman announced on Sunday.

GREEN BUSINESS

CHINA GROWTH DIPS

Make best of waste

An integrated electronic waste collection programme will be launched in four cities — Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. PRUDHVI RAJU K prudhvi.k@postnoon.com

ant to trade-off you electronic waste for a decent discount voucher on your next purchase of the similar item? Want to be a responsible citizen by not dumping electronic waste in open areas, which is pushing water and land contamination? You can soon do this with help of Attero, India’s largest electronics asset management company. A UN report projects that by 2020, e-waste from computers would dramatically increase by 500 per cent and that from discarded mobile phones will increase 18 times from 2007 levels in India. Informal workers currently collect; dispose and recycle majority of e-waste. This will be a serious problem for the ecosystem if citizens do not follow proper recycling channel in dumping e-waste. In this regard, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group has also launched an initiative with Attero to collect and responsibly recycle e-waste through an inclusive approach that integrates informal waste collectors in an organised network. Rohan Gupta, COO and cofounder, Attero, says, “We are educating rag-pickers and incentivising them to bring this e-waste to near by collection points. This will make a formal supply chain. On the other side, we will also educate public with help of media to raise awareness to make proper supply chain.” Talking on viability of revenue model of Attero, he says, “Any business cannot live on grants forever. It has to be selfsustainable to bring in actual benefits to the society. As of now, we have collection centres nation wide in 22 states and

China's economic growth slowed to 7.7 percent in the ﬁrst quarter, the government said Monday, a surprise result that came in below expectations and raised concerns the nation's recovery is faltering. The ﬁgure for the three months to March, announced by the National Bureau of Statistics, compared with a median 8.0 percent forecast for the world's second-largest economy in a poll of 12 economists by AFP. China's economy expanded 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, snapping seven straight quarters of slowing growth and fuelling optimism for a solid recovery while other major economies remain relatively weak.

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is the estimated number of Boeing 737s the US Federal Aviation Agency plans to inspect for corrosion on certain pins that could compromise safety.

CYPRUS PASSPORTS OFFER A worker operates a conveyor belt at Attero’s e-waste plant.

A UN report projects that by 2020, e-waste would increase by 500 per cent and that from discarded mobile phones will increase 18 times from 2007 levels. thus drive the reverse logistic network. The whole business runs on advanced recycling technology and economically viable model. We will generate revenues by extracting pure metals from e-waste.” E-waste disposal also poses the threat of losing personal and business data. “In todays scenario, all personal and valuable data is stored in our mobiles,

computers and external drives. If we through it irresponsibly, it can actually go in to wrong hands creating problems for individuals,” he points out. “Leaving old electronic appliances like refrigerators, ACs and TVs in a store room is neither a good thing do. They release harmful gases, which may create various health problems. Even if an individuals dumps in an open space, it can end up in canals or rivers causing serious environmental hazards,” he says. In the developed world, a citizen has to pay decent amount and get his electronic waste disposed safely. However, In India customer psyche is different and he expects something in return for giving his electronic waste. To make this a successful model and to bring a win-

win solution for everyone, we decided to incentivise the customer with a voucher in return to his or her old product with the support of IFC. We started off this with mobile phone; wherein in a customer get cash for his old mobile at http://www.atterobay.com. This initiative helped in recycling and reusing mobile phones. This integrated electronic waste collection program, supported by IFC, will be launched in four cities — Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad by the end of May. More than 15 leading producers including Wipro, Samsung, Voltas, Acer, Videocon, and Haier are supporting this initiative. On its own, the company has a dedicated toll-free number and collects e-waste from anywhere in the country.

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President Nicos Anastasiades said Sunday that foreigners with bank deposits in Cyprus who lost at least 3 million euros ($3.9 million) under an EU bailout for the island would be given passports. "Non-resident investors who held deposits prior" to the bailout and lost "at least 3 million euros will be eligible to apply for Cypriot citizenship," which brings with it an EU passport, Anastasiades said. "We believe that a number of measures to be adopted could on the one hand mitigate to some extent the damage the Russian business community has endured," he told a Russian business conference in the coastal resort of Limassol.

THUS SPAKE The truth is that we are rejoining the community of nations and we must continue to demonstrate, both to Somalis and the world, that we justify this newfound conﬁdence. There is much hard work ahead of us.

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nation HIMACHAL PRADESH 12 killed as vehicle falls into gorge SHIMLA: Twelve people, all belonging to a village in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, were killed when a private vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a 700-metredeep gorge Sunday night, police officials said. All 12 bodies were recovered early Monday from the wreckage of the vehicle, an official told IANS. The victims, all from Kuthar village, were returning in a multi-utility vehicle after playing a cricket match. Police officials said the accident occurred Sunday night in Badgran panchayat in Bharmour subdivision, some 85 km from district headquarters Chamba. Eyewitnesses said the authorities had a tough time extricating the victims from the gorge. Chamba is one of remotest places in the state and scarcity and low frequency of passenger buses in the district leads to overcrowding of vehicles.

COCONUT WATER TO KEEP ZOO ANIMALS COOL With the mercury crossing 40 degrees celsius, chimpanzees, bears, apes and other animals in Bihar’s Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden are beating the summer heat with fresh daab (fresh coconut water), honey and fruits like watermelons, grapes and bananas with the mercury, officials said.

BUILDING COLLAPSE

NEWS BRIEFS

2 more Thane civic body men arrested

One of the arrested was caught by the ACB in January for taking a bribe of `30,000 from a housing society. THANE: Two more employees of Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) were arrested in connection with the building collapse which claimed 74 lives, police said. With these arrests, the number of those taken into custody rose to 17, they said. TMC’s suspended clerk Subhash Waghmare and Ramdas Burud (the driver of arrested deputy municipal commissioner Deepak Chavan) were arrested by the Crime Branch yesterday. According to police, the duo had direct contacts with the builders who allegedly distributed cash to officials to “safeguard” the illegal sevenstorey building at Lucky Waghmare had been suspended on January 30 after he

was held by the AntiCorruption Bureau, Thane unit, for allegedly taking a bribe of `30,000 from a housing society in Diva. His name was also found in the diary of builder Jameel Shaikh who allegedly bribed

civic officials to overlook violations in the construction of the illegal building that crashed on April 4. Police said Burud allegedly demand money from Shaikh, who maintained a record of the cash paid to officials. Builders Abdul Salim Aziz Siddiqui and Jameel Ahmad Jajaluddin Shaikh, who constructed the structure, are among those arrested. They face the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and criminal conspiracy among others. Three officials of TMC, one of them a Deputy Municipal Commissioner, an architect, Corporator Hira Patil, a building material supplier and a local journalist, are among those arrested earlier. PTI

UTTAR PRADESH

Elderly couple found murdered LUCKNOW: An elderly couple was found brutally murdered in Gomtinagar in the state capital late Sunday. The bodies of Rakesh Narayan Mehra, 61, and his wife Lata, 59, were found in pools of blood when police broke into the house, an official said. The police were alerted by neighbours, whom the daughter of the couple had called over the telephone from Delhi after repeated calls to her parents elicited no response. Mehra had retired from Dena Bank as a cashier last year; his wife worked as a labour enforcement official (LEO) in Barabanki, on the outskirts of

the state capital. When the police forced their entry into the house, they found fresh blood spattered all around.

The body of Mehra lay on the floor near the dining table, while his wife’s body was on the sofa in the drawing room.

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Police said prima facie it appeared to be an attempted robbery. There were signs of physical resistance by the couple, as the intruders may have tried to overpower them. Some valuables were found strewn around. The couple was last seen taking their regular walk with their pet dog at around 9 pm on Sunday. Police found the pet locked in a room of the house. Mehra had been stabbed 16 times; the woman had 28 deep wounds and gashes, police said. “There are clear signs of brutal attack — the kitchen knives used in the attack were found broken,” a policeman told IANS.

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Three killed, five injured as car overturns NAMAKKAL (TN): Three persons were killed and five injured when the car in which they were travelling hit a median and overturned near here today, police said. The injured have been admitted to a hospital. Police said the driver, who was among the deceased, is suspected have fallen asleep and the car veered off course.

India, Tajikistan to hold talks on terror, trade DUSHANBE: Vice President Hamid Ansari will hold high-level talks with top Tajik leadership today during which the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan and Afghanistan and trade ties are likely to top the agenda. They will also discuss trade ties and capacity building in areas of ITES and entrepreneurship development.

One dead, 8 injured in cracker unit explosion BHUBANESWAR: One person was killed and eight others injured, some of them critically, when one of the fire crackers they were making exploded in a village in Odisha’s Puri district, police said. The crackers were being manufactured for use in the procession of a local deity in the village.

Shinde pitches for police reforms NEW DELHI: Police need to be provided a better working environment that is “insulated from pulls and pressures”, Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday as he pitched for police reforms. “Public order and police today in India are facing challenges; with the ever changing social landscape and the ever rising public expectations, the load on the police force will only increase further with an enhanced focus on accountability and transparency in police functioning.” IANS

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MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

World

CANADA LIBERALS PICK TRUDEAU AS LEADER Canadian Liberals on Sunday chose Justin Trudeau, eldest son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, to lead the party as it seeks to rebound from a major defeat at the polls in 2011.

VENEZUELA

GENTLEMAN’S HERE

Maduro scrapes through Maduro was declared the winner of the election to succeed his late mentor Hugo Chavez on Sunday by a razor-thin margin. CARACAS: Venezuela’s acting President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of the election to succeed his late mentor Hugo Chavez on Sunday by a razor-thin margin over an opponent that voiced fears of vote manipulation. Fireworks erupted after the National Electoral Council announced that near complete results showed Maduro had won with just 50.66 percent of the vote compared with 49.1 percent for opposition rival Henrique Capriles — a difference of less than 300,000 votes. “This victory is another tribute to our comandante Hugo

NUMEROLOGY

$34mn

Tight race

“Crocodile Dundee” star Paul Hogan has taken legal action in a US court to recover $34 million held in a Swiss bank account which he alleges has been misappropriated, reports said Monday.

Maduro won with just

50.66%

of the vote compared with

49.1 %

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for opposition rival Henrique Capriles — a difference of less than

300,000 votes.

Chavez," the 50-year-old Maduro said in front of cheering supporters at the Miraflores presidential palace. “Today we can say that we had a fair electoral triumph," he added, saying he was open to an audit of the close vote tally. Named by Chavez as his political heir, Maduro rode a wave of grief for the late leader, who ruled Venezuela for 14 years with a socialist revolution that made him popular among the poor while disenchanting others fed up with the weak economy. Maduro has vowed to contin-

Gangnam Style star Psy’s new music video had received more than 44 million views on YouTube by Monday, re-writing the videosharing site’s records for singleday hits. The dance video to “Gentleman", the South Korean singer’s long-awaited follow up to “Gangnam Style, was only posted on YouTube at 9:00pm (1200 GMT) on Saturday. In the ﬁrst 24 hours, it racked up around 20 million hits, destroying the previous record for single-day views of 8.0 million, set by Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend".

Venezuelan acting President Nicolas Maduro celebrates next to his wife Cilia Flores.

ue the oil-funded policies that cut poverty by almost half to 29 percent through popular health, education and food programs. But he also inherits a litany of problems left behind by his mentor: South America’s highest murder rate, with 16,000 people killed last year, chronic food shortages, high inflation and recurring power outages. Opinion polls had given Maduro leads of 10 to 20 points during the campaign, but Capriles — who lost to Chavez by 11 points in October polls — ener-

gized the opposition in his second shot at the presidency. Hundreds of Chavistas began to celebrate in front of the Miraflores presidential palace

well before the results were announced, launching fireworks, dancing and holding pictures of Maduro and Chavez. “This is a very important victory for the future of the country. This is the legacy of our comandante, who is no longer here. But he left us Maduro and he will defend his project," said Rafael Perez Camarero, 29. Before the results were disclosed, Capriles warned on Twitter that there was an “intention to change the choice expressed by the people."

Today we can say that we had a fair electoral triumph Nicolas Maduro

NEWS BRIEFS US urges talks as world watches for NK missile

London readies for Thatcher funeral

London symphony president dies aged 85

‘Clashes in C Africa leave over a dozen dead’

SEOUL: Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday the US will talk with North Korea if it takes “meaningful steps” towards peace, as the world watched to see if Pyongyang will mark its founder’s birthday with a missile launch. The isolated state has a habit of linking high-proﬁle military tests with key dates in its annual calendar.

LONDON: London’s historic St Paul’s Cathedral will on Wednesday host 2,000 guests ranging from royalty to celebrities for the funeral of former British PM Margaret Thatcher. Queen Elizabeth II will attend the funeral, the ﬁrst time that she has attended one of her prime ministers’ funerals since that of Winston Churchill in 1965.

LONDON: Colin Davies, the president of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), died on Sunday aged 85, the prestigious organisation announced. “Sir Colin ﬁrst conducted the LSO in 1959 and became principal conductor in 1995," said the statement. “He was the longestserving principal conductor in the LSO’s history.”

BANGUI: More than a dozen people were killed in weekend clashes between residents and ﬁghters from the Seleka rebel coalition that seized power in Central Africa last month, according to medical and police sources and witnesses. Twelve people were killed in one area of the capital, several witnesses told AFP.

Thailand and Cambodia are to face off at the UN’s highest court today in a dispute over land surrounding a ﬂashpoint temple that has seen deadly clashes along their joint border. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is to hold a week of hearings after Phnom Penh asked two years ago for an interpretation of a 1962 ruling on the Preah Vihear temple. Thailand does not dispute Cambodia’s ownership of the temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. But both sides claim an adjacent 4.6-square-kilometre patch of land.

It is very regrettable that the North dismissed our offer for dialogue, which had been made after much deliberation. Kim Hyung-Seok SK Uniﬁcation Ministry spokesman

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

THE PAGE DEDICATED TO WOMEN AND THE ISSUES THEY FACE ACROSS THE GLOBE

VANGUARD OF CHANGE

One stop to prevent violence

Girl guides say no to Page 3

hailand recently launched the One Stop Crisis Centre to respond to and prevent violence against women and girls. The move comes after Thailand joined UN's latest pro-women campaign, COMMIT. It includes a hotline managed by trained staff, a network of 22,000 crisis centres around the country and 1,300 mobile units to access communities nationwide, reports www.unwomen.org.

£10 million to tackle sexual violence

irlguiding UK is the latest institution to sign up for the 'No More Page 3' campaign, aimed at getting media mogul Rupert Murdoch to stop publishing pictures of topless women in The Sun. The decision was made by its advocate panel which is made up of 16 girls between the ages of 14 and 26. The organisation, in its letter to The Sun's editor, Dominic Mohan, said, “Anyone can pick it (a copy of The Sun) up, turn to page 3, and think that it is normal for young women to be treated as objects. We feel this is just wrong and has to stop.”

further £10 million has been pledged by the recently concluded G8 summit to tackle sexual violence in conflict and violence against women and girls especially in DR Congo and Somalia. The UK, under its presidency of the G8, announced that an additional £5million from the Foreign Office, aimed towards supporting UK’s efforts to tackle sexual violence in conflict and violence against women and girls.

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Twenty-five of us gathered together and said we should rape 10 women each, and we did it. I have raped 53 women. And children (as young as) five and six years.

I was 7 when my father told me about the greengrocer’s daughter (Margaret Thatcher) who had become our first female Prime Minister. I was enchanted by this.

Congolese soldier As told to The Guardian

Geri Halliwell Singer

UNDER ATTACK

WORKING WOMEN

Army officers held for rape of 126 women

Women still face discrimination at work

he Kinshasa government has suspended a dozen senior military officers and is interrogating suspects in connection with a mass rape incident in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, reports The Independent. The UN said 126 women were raped in Minova in November after Congolese army troops fled to the town as so-called M23 rebels briefly captured the provincial capital, Goma. The action was taken after the UN sent an ultimatum to Congolese authorities.

A CHANGE IS COMING W4

omen’s WorldWide Web (W4) is an online platform that raises funds and inkind support for grassroots girls’ and women’s empowerment projects across the globe. UK-born Lindsey Nefesh-Clarke officially launched W4 on International Women’s Day 2010. W4 is currently helping organisations like The Village Net and Hope Ofiriha.

Syrian women take part in an anti-regime protest in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.

Fight sorcery, Papua New Guinea told The beheading of an elderly woman suspected of being a witch is the latest in the series of sorcery-related murders in the Pacific nation.

apua New Guinea must tackle the scourge of sorceryrelated murder, the United Nations said Friday, after an elderly woman was beheaded in the nation. The UN demanded an end to extra-judicial killings linked to accusations of sorcery and renewed calls for the government to repeal the Sorcery Act 1971, introduced to aid the passage of witchcraft cases through the courts. While the Act criminalised the practice of sorcery, human rights groups say it has also led to an increase in false accusations by people against their enemies and has given the notion of sorcery a legitimacy it

would not otherwise have had. “The provision of protection to victims of sorcery-related violence must also be increased as a matter of urgency,” the UN said in a statement from Port Moresby. ”The UN is deeply disturbed with the increasing reports of violence, torture and murder of persons accused of practising sorcery around the country. These vigilante killings constitute murder and must not be treated with impunity,” it added. In the Bana district of South Bougainville, two women accused of sorcery were kidnapped and tortured before one was beheaded. “This case adds to the

increase of reports of extrajudicial torture and killings of both men and women, especially elderly women, accused of sorcery,” it said. Local media had initially reported that police were present but were outnumbered and could do nothing to prevent the grisly deaths. The women were tortured for three days, suffering knife and axe wounds, reports said. The killing came just days after six women accused of sorcery were reportedly tortured with hot irons in the Southern Highlands. In February, a woman accused of sorcery was stripped naked and burned to death by a mob. AFP

omen in large numbers believe they face disadvantages in the workplace, including lower pay than men, a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey shows. Some 84 per cent say men are paid more for similar work, a view borne out by government data but which draws agreement from only two-thirds of men. What is particularly depressing is that the findings are little changed from a similar survey done in 1997.

ON THE FRONTLINES TARABAI SHINDE

n activist who protested patriarchy in 19th century India, Tarabai Shinde is known for her book, Stri Purush Tulana (A Comparison Between Women and Men), published in Marathi in 1882. The pamphlet is a critique of patriarchy, and is often considered the first modern Indian feminist text.

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

Comment But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner that needed it most?

POLITICS

JAILAN ZAYAN Agence France-Presse

fter months of rumours tha t Egypt ex-president Hosni Mubarak was at death’s door, footage of the toppled leader looking strong and defiant in court stunned many who had cared little about his fate. The 84-year-old Mubarak who is being held at a military hospital in Cairo, has been treated for a heart condition, fractured ribs, fluid in the lungs, depression and high blood pressure, according to lawyers and official accounts. At one point last year he was even declared clinically dead as he slipped into a coma. There were questions over whether he would appear in court for his scheduled retrial along with his top security chiefs for their alleged complicity in the murder and attempted murder of hundreds of peaceful protesters on January 25-31, 2011. But on Saturday he was in the dock, sitting upright and looking strong. Wearing sunglasses, he waved and smiled at supporters, chatting casually with his two sons Alaa and Gamal who face corruption charges. In the event, the retrial came to an abrupt end with the main judge stepping aside and sending the case to the Court of Appeal, which will then refer it to a new circuit. “I expected to see a sick old man and I expected to feel sorry for him,” said Cairo resident Heba Radwan. “But the pictures of him smiling and waving, they were so provocative.” His demeanour was in stark contrast to the pictures of a pale and ailing Mubarak at the start of his trial in August 2011.

INDIAN POLITICAL LEXICON HARD TALK

Mark Twain Author

Defiant Mubarak

HIGH-FLYING THOUGHTS One cannot condole someone’s death. One can condole with someone, condole someone, but never condole someone’s death. And it’s a shame that such solecism appear on ‘premier’ newspapers.

PK Surendran

his edition of the India political lexicon, first in India, comes in response to constant demand for a concise dictionary of Indian election terms, words and phrases. This year being the stepping stone to the stage for 2014 arena, students of history and Indian sociology need to update their knowledge of various terminology, accents and nuances of Indian democracy and its practioners: our netas. It’s a quickready reckoner, not a detailed examination of words and their roots like a traditional dictionary. Advanced students must refer to the OD, CD. Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram: The phrase refers to trapeze artists in the Great Indian Political Circus who swing and jump from camp to camp for material benefits. They should not be confused with circus artists who are professionals. Antonym: Sticky Ram: who never leaves a party because he is not in demand. Aam Aadmi: Not to be confused with Mango people. Aam Admi means an imaginary representative figure of Indian proletariat. The Congress has appropriated this character and

others too swear by him, but without success. The rationale of Congress existence is aam aadmi but he never exists for the party in reality. Antonym: Hamara Aadmi: This refers to the widely practised policy of Indian politicos where this label is given to the favoured. Andha Kanoon: Refers to the law that is moot. By usage it means the law used against one is andha while used against my his rival is acha kanoon. Most popular usage: Law will take its own course, meaning the law will take my course. Antonym: jaagte kanoon which refers to vigilant law which exists in theory, not in practice. Arree: Exclamation, often derogatory. Slang. It means many things like you stupid, look here, oh man. It depends on the taste and context of usage. Oxford Dictionary found it the most often used Indian ejaculation. Antonym: Ye, in Hindi the suffix ye adds reverence to the subject eg: aayiye, please come, jayiye, please go. Yeh Dil Mange More: This slogan originally coined by a softdrink co. is now meant for politicians’ avarice. It means he/she is yet not satiated with the black wealth earned, but wants more. Antonym: Tyag, give up, renounce, (outdated, no longer in daily use).

Baap ka Raj: (derog) rival parties’ favourite phrase when lashing out at opponents saying it is not their family reign but democracy. Frequently used today in mass communication. Antonym: Garib ka Raj, means nobody’s raj and the speaker is only a subject, not ruler. Mota Maal: Big money. To be qualified for this term, the scandal should be of the order of `1 lakh crore or more. Frequently used in UPA rule. Antonym: Chota maal, refers to lakhs upto `1 Crore, widely used terminology today in Indian politics where tariff for various works are available unwritten every sphere of public works.

Goonda Raj: Once used to mean a rowdy/rascal running the show, but today means rule of politicians. Derogatoriness of the phrase has waned off from wide usage. Antonym: Moonga Raj, rule by the dumb which is considered worse than Goonda Raj (To be continued next Monday)

TAILEND Disclaimer: Neither the author nor the paper nor any individual is responsible for the dictionary as it evolved in the Indian democratic practices over the years. If anyone, it is the aam aadmi who is to be held for errors as he is always accused for all ills of the country.

EDITORIALS It won’t be easy for Maduro ‘Son’rises again

hile campaigning Nicolas Maduro had said that he would invoke a curse upon those who did not vote for him. Despite that, and being the chosen one by the Commandante, he could only scrape past the contender Henrique Capriles. What does that say about the affairs of Venezuela? Maduro says it was a fair result and so on, but if he were to take the right message from result, it is that he cannot now sit back and run affairs like his mentor Hugo Chavez. For the people Chavez was more than a leader; he was many things to them, the embodiment of their aspirations and nationalism. But the 50.7 majority that won Maduro the top post says that almost half the nation do not repose the trust they did on Chavez. And how long can one remain oblivious to the various problems that plague their country? Venezuela’s economy is in doldrums, and the people are fed up of rising prices and shortage of basic goods and incessant black-outs. Blaming America and facist powers for failures of Venezuela might have worked for Chavez, but Maduro cannot play that card. The people want him to deliver, not rhetoric, but results.

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nion labour minister Mallikarjun Kharge and former chief minister Dharam Singh succeeded in getting tickets for their sons Priyank Kharge and Ajay Singh respectively. Now, if this is the modern path of progress that the Congress wants to take to the General Elections, it will never be able to wash away the blot it has been bearing for a very long time, the blot of favouritism.

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

campus RAISING FUNDS

WHO GETS THE WIFE

Comedy play My Wife's Husband will be staged on April 20 from 7.30 pm. The play is written by Miro Gavran.

A walk to

IIMUN CONFERENCE ALERT

REMEMBER College-based NGO Street Cause organised a walk to collect money to set up water-purifying plants in government schools.

AMY ROSE THOMAS amyrose.t@postnoon.com

round 400 students converged at Necklace Road early on Sunday for a walk to raise funds to improve the infrastructure of government schools in the City. College-based NGO Street Cause that has divisions in 30 different colleges organised the event. One needed to pay `50 to be part of the walk. Around 1,500 people had registered for the event. Street Cause student co-ordinator from Vasavi college of engineering, Shrihari Agarwal, says, “We have been planning for the event since last month. We wanted to organise a walk and the only confusion was which cause to donate the money to. Then we came to know about the problems faced by students at government schools in Nalgonda. Due to the excess fluoride in groundwater, it is slowing turning poisonous. With the money raised by the walk, we intend to install a reverse osmosis water purification plant at the government schools in the area so that students get clean drinking water. The money raised is expected to be close to `5 lakh.” Participation certificates

Members of the NGO have been part of events like visiting orphanages, donating clothes and food for the needy and donating books and stationery items on the day. were distributed to those who attended the do. Paul Oommen, one of the Street Cause members who attended the walk, says, “It was a wonderful experience to be part of something that would better someone’s life.” Co-ordinators in every college had been going around collecting money and registering people for the event since last month. Apart from this, Street Cause is involved in many events and programmes that help make a difference to society. ‘Impact Day’ celebrated by the NGO in March was a huge hit in the City, with more than 150 tasks performed by all 30 colleges that are part of the NGO in Hyderabad. Members of the NGO had been part of events like visiting orphanages, donating clothes and food to the needy and donating books and stationery items on the day.

This June, Indian International MUN is coming to Hyderabad to host the second chapter. IIMUN 2013 will be Asia’s Largest Youth Conference with 2,000+ delegates taking part in 30 committees. Prior registrations will be shut on April 14. Dates of the conference : May 31 to June 2.

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If you want to message your favourite celebrities on Facebook, you will be charged. This is one of Facebook’s strangest revenuebuilding schemes of recent times. This decision of Facebook heads hasn’t gone down easily with civilians. Messaging Tom Daley, for instance, will cost nearly £11. Miranda Hart, meanwhile, is 71p. Facebook’s aim, it selflessly claims, is to reduce the amount of spam in celebrities’ mailboxes

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

spotlight

LET YOUR HAIR DOWN

Cuba Libre is hosting Mongolian Night tonight with DJ Naveen churning out the latest foot-tapping numbers. Head to pub and let loose.

DANCING UP A STORM

Celebration time

EYE FOR ELEGANCE

Khwaaish is all set to host a designer weekend at Hotel Taj Krishna this weekend. The curtain raiser of the event that was held at Marigold hotel on Sunday had actors Tashu Kaushi and Sree of the movie Gola Seenu present at the do.

UK-based Punjabi band RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass) sent audiences into a frenzy at Andhra Pradesh Punjabi Sabha's Baisakhi Celebrations organised at LB Stadium on Sunday.

GAME SET MATCH

Tollywood actor Ramcharan Teja's polo team Ramcharan - HPRC team made a debut at the Mumbai Polo season and has reached the ďŹ nals of the Porsche Polo Cup 2013.

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

health

BIRD FLU CASES REACH 51 IN CHINA The number of confirmed infections in humans of the H7N9 bird flu in China rose to 51 as two new cases were reported from the Henan province Sunday. Of the total cases of H7N9 bird flu infection reported in China, 11 people have died so far. IANS

ATHLETE’S FOOT

e e t f b r r u e o a y t h t e

DEEPASHRI VARADHARAJAN

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earing socks and shoes throughout the day in this hot, humid weather provides just the condition for fungal growth. Top this with poor personal hygiene, and you’re well on the road to getting athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is a fungal disease, often known as ring worm of the feet or tinea pedis. “It is very common. Every fourth or fifth person has it,” said

Dr Sunitha Sekhar Reddy, dermatologist at ADI clinics. “It is very common in those with diabetes and people who always wear shoes, resulting in lack of air circulation to the feet.” People who lack personal hygiene, wear the same or damp socks every day, may develop athlete’s foot.

SYMPTOMS Itching, peeling of skin, whitening of skin between the last two toe spaces, which can then extend to the entire sole, are

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some of the symptoms, said Dr Reddy. “Itchy rashes occur between the toes and gradually spread. There may be classical round patches or red scaly patches on one of both the feet,” said Dr Radha Shah, consultant dermatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. Other symptoms listed in mayoclinic.com (Mayo Foundation for Medical Health and Research) include stinging, burning sensation, itchy blisters, discolouration of toe nails and

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This is a metabolic bone disorder, also known as osteitis deformans. Many people with the disease have no symptoms and only ﬁnd out they have the disease by chance when having an x-ray. Bone tissue constantly breaks itself down and regrows, leading to reshaping of an area of bone. Deafness, vision disturbance, dizziness and tinnitus are caused when enlargement of skull bones puts pressure on vital nerves. bbc.co.uk

nails pulling away from the nail bed. It can spread to other parts of the body as well. It can spread through contact with contaminated object or floor.

TREATMENT “Let the skin breathe; avoid wearing shoes for long hours,” said Dr Reddy, talking about the preventive measures. “Use dusting powder in toe spaces.” She said patients respond to oral therapy, of which there are different kinds, depending upon the individual. “Start with topical anti-fungal cream. Treatment

DID YOU KNOW? Chocolate helps ease hangovers A 19th century French food writer, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, celebrated chocolate for its ability to ease the pain of hangovers. It contains B vitamins that are typically depleted after a night of heavy drinking. Plus, it raises your blood sugar, which is low in the morning. life.dailyburn.com

Do you wear shoes for long hours every day? You might be patient zero of a contagious fungal disease at your home or office.

may take around one to one-anda-half months.” “It has a tendency to recur,” said Dr Shah. “Patients are told about local hygiene. When you come home at night, wash your feet with soap and water, and use an anti-fungal cream.” According to mayoclinic.com, some of the complications that can occur in extreme cases are allergic reactions and secondary bacterial infections. According to medicinenet.com, during pregnancies, taking antifungal pills may not be recommended; vinegar soaks and sprays (one art vinegar with four parts water) can be used instead.

PIONEERS Lall Sawh Lall Ramnath Sawh is a Trinidadian urologist in the Caribbean and Latin America. Sawh pioneered kidney transplantation in the Caribbean in 1988 and has continued to be a leader in the ﬁeld of urology. In 1994, Sawh, through his company Uroco, implemented the use of the ﬁrst Dornier lithotripsy machine in Trinidad, thereby greatly improving the treatment of kidney stones in Trinidad. en.wikipedia.org

health MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

STUDY

PSYCHOLOGY

It’s official! Men can’t read women’s emotions A new study conducted in Tibet found that the core body temperature can be controlled by the brain.

MEDITATION can increase your body temperature SINGAPORE: Feeling cold? Try meditation! Meditation can make you feel warmer, a new study conducted in Tibet suggests, which found the core body temperature can be controlled by the brain. Researchers led by associate professor Maria Kozhe-vnikov from the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showed, for the first time, that it is possible for core body temperature to be controlled by the brain. The scientists found that core body temperature increases can be achieved using certain meditation techniques

growing pains My child is seven and still continues to wet the bed. Is it a psychological problem? Children under the age of four usually struggle with bed-wetting. However, for some children, it continues past the normal age and can be a sign of other issues affecting them. For a child, wetting the bed is a huge source of shame and embarrassment. So how you, as a parent, handle your child’s

(g-tummo) which could help in boosting immunity to fight infectious diseases or immunodeficiency. Published in science journal PLOS ONE, the study documented reliable core body temperature increases for the first time in Tibetan nuns practising gtummo meditation. The g-tummo meditative practise controls “inner energy” and is considered by Tibetan practitioners as one of the most sacred spiritual practises in the region, researchers said. Monasteries maintaining gtummo traditions are very rare and are mostly located in the remote areas of eastern Tibet. The researchers collected data during the unique ceremo-

The techniques could potentially allow practitioners to adapt to and function in cold environments. ny in Tibet, where nuns were able to raise their core body temperature and dry up wet sheets wrapped around their bodies in the cold Himalayan weather (-25 degree Celsius) while meditating. Using electroencephalography (EEG) recordings and temperature measures, the team observed increases in core body temperature up to 38.3 degree Celsius.

A second study was conducted with Western participants who used a breathing technique of the g-tummo meditative practise and they were also able to increase their core body temperature, within limits. The findings showed that specific aspects of the meditation techniques can be used by nonmeditators to regulate their body temperature through breathing and mental imagery. The techniques could potentially allow practitioners to adapt to and function in cold environments, improve resistance to infections, boost cognitive performance by speeding up response time and reduce performance problems associated with decreased body temperature. PTI

NEW YORK: There may be some truth in women accusing men of not understanding them! A research found that men had twice as much trouble deciphering women’s emotions from images of their eyes compared with those of men. To see whether men really did have trouble reading women’s emotions, Boris Schiffer, a researcher at the LWLUniversity Hospital in Bochum, Germany and his colleagues put 22 men between the ages of 21 and 52, with an average age of 36, in a functional magnetic resonance imaging scanner, which uses blood flow to measure their brain activity. They then asked the men to look at images of 36 pairs of eyes, half from men and half from women, and guess the emotion the people felt. The men then chose which of two words, such as distrustful or terrified, best described the eyes’ emotion. Men took longer and had more trouble correctly guessing emotion from women’s eyes. Their brains showed different activation when looking at men versus women’s eyes. Men’s amygdala — a brain region tied to emotions, empathy, and fear — activated more strongly in response to men’s eyes. The findings suggest that men are worse at reading women’s emotions. This “theory of mind” is one of the foundations for empathy, so the deficit could lead men to have less empathy for women relative to men, researchers said in the journal PLOS ONE. PTI

DR DIANA MONTEIRO

‘NEVER PUNISH THEM FOR BED-WETTING’ problem can go a long way in helping him/her overcome it. Bed-wetting does not necessarily indicate a psychological problem. There are several causes for it, including it being inherited from the parent, if the parent was also a bed-wetter. Other reasons can be that the child has a small bladder, or is constipated or has a sleep disorder.

Sometimes, emotional difficulties in a child’s life can also cause this. Often though, this happens when the child has not been a bed-wetter for a while and is suddenly going through some difficulties psychologically. You need a lot of patience and understanding. As a first step, get your child evaluated by a paediatrician/doctor, so

that you know if there is any medical reason behind it. If you know that your child is going through something that is causing them emotional turmoil, then talk to him or take him to a child counsellor. Limit the amount of liquid your child drinks are night. Encourage them to empty their bladder twice before bed time and

praise them when they have a dry morning. Never punish them for wetting their bed and consider getting them a moisture alarm that will wake them up before they wet the bed. The writer is a counselling psychologist at the Hyderabad Academy of Psychology. You can write to her at askdrdiana@gmail.com

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

Entertainment JAPANESE HOSPITALITY

FALLING IN LOVE

iddharth’s first trip to Japan is turning out to be quite an experience, if his recent tweets are anything to go by. He is currently in Toyama, Japan, to shoot for a few songs for his upcoming film Something… Something in Sundar C’s direction. Hansika is his co-star in this romantic comedy whereas Brahmanandam and Ganesh Venkatraman are playing important roles. Apparently, it’s the first Indian film to be shot in Japan after a gap of 29 years and when the film unit landed in Japan, they got their first taste of Japanese hospitality. “Japan so far has been eventful. Met the head of state of Toyama. Appeared in the local paper! Ahem! Super jollies:) The people of Japan take courtesy and hospitality to another level (sic),” Siddharth posted on Twitter. He was all the more surprised when an elderly couple invited him to a sushi restaurant in the city and quite evidently, the actor was bowled over by their gesture and conversation. Apart from an odd Rajinikanth film, Indian cinema’s presence in

Japan is quite minimal and it’s only now that Bollywood is looking forward to making inroads in the Japanese market. Considering all this, Hansika, the lead actress of the film, was stunned to know that she has fans in Japan. Sharing her experience, Hansika tweeted saying, “I have never been so touched ever! Today a Japanese came running up to me and showed all my movie DVDs to me and said I’m your big Fan! Touched. Now I can proudly say I have fans in japan too:) (sic).” For the last three decades, Indian filmmakers have pretty much neglected Japan as an international destination for film shootings and preferred locales in Thailand, Malaysia and China. With Sundar C making an attempt to explore new locations in Far East, this film might just pave the way for more filmmakers to head to Japan in near future. Tamil filmmakers will be all the more keen to do just that, thanks to Rajinikanth’s image among moviegoers in Japan. Something…Something is expected to arrive in screens in May. Sathya has scored the music.

CINE BYTES Tanvi Vyas comes to Tollywood

ormer Miss India Earth Tanvi Vyas is all set to make her debut in Telugu cinema. She’s playing the lead role in P Sunil Kumar Reddy’s upcoming film titled Nenem…Chinnapillana? The film’s first schedule has been wrapped up and the next schedule will be shot in Europe. Rahul Ravindran is playing the lead role and D Ramanaidu is producing it.

Arjun, Lakshmi Rai team up

odi Ramakrishna, best known for films like Ammoru and Arundhati, is now making a family drama titled Rani Ranamma. Arjun and Lakshmi Rai are playing the lead roles and the film revolves around a couple and their kid. Ramachandra Raju is producing the Telugu version. The film was launched earlier today.

Iddarammayilatho’s audio launch on April 21

he audio of Iddaramm ayilatho is going to be launched in a big way on April 21. Allu Arjun, Amala Paul and Catherine Tresa are playing lead roles in this entertainer. Puri Jagannadh has directed the film and most of the film has already been wrapped up.

Entertainment MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 CINE BYTES

MUSIC AND HYSTERICS In the company of multi-talented Ash Chandler and Manasi Scott, it takes less than a second to feel at ease. In Hyderabad to sing at the third anniversary fundraising event of Heal-a-Child Foundation at The Westin, the duo talks to Postnoon about their plans.

Zoya Akhtar to make small-budget film?

ilmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who has made movies like Luck By Chance and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, says she won’t mind making a small-budget movie. “If I get the opportunity (to make a small-budget film), I would love to. I think your budget depends on your choice. Yes, definitely, I will be making one tiny film soon for sure,” Zoya said. IANS

Riteish enjoys being busy

iteish Deshmukh is busy with work and he says he is enjoying it. “Shooting for Grand Masti and India’s Dancing Superstar back-to-back. Long hours, but enjoying being on both the sets,” tweeted Riteish. Grand Masti is the sequel to the 2004 film Masti, while India’s Dancing Superstar is Riteish’s first brush with reality TV. IANS

Chitrangada is the girl with the studs

hat’s one thing Chitrangada Singh never forgets? She likes her simple style, but one thing she says she never leaves home without are her ear studs.”I have a stud on my ear, and without that, I don’t step out of the house,” she said. The actress was in the capital to walk the ramp at Hazoorilal Jewellers’ show at the India International Jewellery Week here Friday evening. IANS

THE NOTES OF HUMOUR KANCHAN AGARWAL

kanchan.a@postnoon.com

hey have been friends for a long time but the thought of performing together as singers never occurred to them until Ash Chandler was spontaneously asked to join Manasi Scott on stage once. “Very few people have the heart to not think about the consequences and just sing. Not many singers would have taken it on. The crowd danced to The Time of my Life in the middle of a fast disco set,” they said. Ash has been supporting Heal-a-Child foundation since its inception. He has performed earlier in Hyderabad as a comedian and with his band. This time, with an intention to offer variety, it was only natural to sing with Manasi. Manasi has had a tough time keeping a straight face on stage. “I hope I don’t laugh while singing,” she says. No prizes for guessing who is to blame. Jokes apart, they have figured a way to bring in sync their genres of music. “I do current Hindi songs and he does English numbers. We have nailed which composer has copied which song from where. We are going to do a mash-up because they can sound so similar,” she says. This is not their first time and they are really looking forward to Hyderabad’s audience, and to raising a lot of money, of course. “They are not cynical. If you are good, they let their hair down and enjoy,” says Ash. On a lighter note, he adds, “And the men, if they get drunk, don’t dirty dance with me, like in other cities. I don’t enjoy that. Please tell your readers that.” Ash is not only a stand-up comedian and a singer. He is also an actor and entrepreneur. He has an Italian bistro in Mumbai and is the founder of Mumbai Motorcycle

Company. “Different moments ask me to do different things. I am staying true to each moment. Life is not about making a mark. It is about doing what you are supposed to do. You see a dog on the beach. He runs, digs, sleeps, eats, licks himself... he is not wondering if he is leaving a mark or if he is better than other dogs. I do it because I love doing it.” Manasi too is a bag of energy and zeal. A mother, a singer, a composer, an actor and now a lyricist, there is no stopping her. “Singing is my purpose,” she says. And assures me there is no difference between Manasi on stage and at home. “I love drama. What is life without drama? Everything for me is as exciting, as large, as emotional on and off stage. I love playing different roles,” she says. In spite of her busy schedule, Manasi makes it a point to

enjoy herself. “The last two years, post my divorce, I have used to discover myself. You must travel because that is when you truly find yourself after losing yourself.” Coming back to comedy, what does Ash think makes people laugh? “Freedom,” says Manasi. He agrees. “People have things to do. The moment comedy takes them away, the brain automatically feels relieved,” he explains. As a performer, he has his manoeuvres to strike a chord with the audience. “I let my mind go blank before going on stage. The first thing you want to do is not to remember anything. Your job is to connect to the audience. It is like dancing with a woman. You

have got to figure out what she wants to do. The idea is to be in the moment and say ‘I wonder what mood they are in’. The first five minutes of the performance is the preparation.” At this, Manasi adds “I think stand-up comedians are undoubtedly the most genuinely observant people with remarkable memories.” Late comedian Richard Pryor is someone Ash looks up to. “Comedy, at some level,” he says, “is about people telling genuine and thought-provoking stories. Pryor started taking painful and powerful incidents of his life and used that in comedy. He used his own dark side in the comedy. He set a benchmark for comedians implying that you can talk about things which are generally considered painful, in a humorous context. It can be quite cathartic.” Speaking about the future of stand-up comedy in India, he refers to his Ministry of Schtick, which is a group of comedians who do everything from stand-up, sketch comedy to improv. “We have the most talented people. Manasi has been an honorary guest and I think she can be a part of us. We will be the first Indian stand-up comedians to be featured on Comedy Central on April 21. I think it will be a big part of the future of comedy,” says Ash. They sign off with advice on how to survive in the industry. “Be lucky,” says Ash. “God, god, god, all the way. I am his truly blessed child,” says Manasi.

Entertainment MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

CROSSING THE OCEAN

CINE BYTES

Matt Damon to renew his wedding vows

on’t expect to see Matt Damon at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards this weekend, because he’s got a bigger event to attend. It’s been revealed that Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso will renew their wedding vows in the Caribbean eight years after tying the knot. Those expected to attend are Ben Afﬂeck and his wife Jennifer Garner.

ila Kunis has headed to London to film her new Wachowski’s movie Jupiter Ascending, but what about her boyfriend Ashton Kutcher? According to a new report, he’ll hop the pond semi-permanently too so he can stay close to his girlfriend. “Mila has come over to London ahead of Ashton to start shooting,” an insider tells The Sun. “Ashton has a bit of time between projects so he has decided to relocate to London and house-sit while Mila is at work. They originally planned to move more central to Marylebone but she fell in love with Hampstead when she had a day off there with some friends.” The couple has already been spotted around the city since Kutcher flew in to meet Kunis earlier this week. On Friday, they were seen attending an opera at the Barbican before they went to dinner in Mayfair. Kunis’ apartment is situated in North London in the Hampstead neighbourhood. “Mila’s schedule won’t be so intense so she’ll get some good time with Ashton,” the source adds. “They’ll be staying in her rented place in north London and won’t keep keeping their heads down. They plan to go out — a lot.”

Kevin Zegers to learn Hebrew for wedding

evin Zegers is getting ready for his summer wedding to Jaime Feld and the former Gossip Girl hunk has a bit of extra preparation to accomplish before walking down the aisle. “It’s a Jewish ceremony, so I have to memorize Hebrew,” Kevin told E!. Once he’s mastered the language task, the 28-year-old actor has to work on his glass-breaking technique

Bruno Mars’ sisters hoping to find success

inger Bruno Mars’ four sisters are making quite a splash of their own with their debut as pop music group, The Lylas. Consisting of Tahiti Hernandez, Tiara Hernandez, Presley Hernandez and Jaime Kailani, The Lylas (an acronym for Love You Like A Sister) are determined to make it big without the help of their superstar brother, who shot to fame with songs like Marry You.

moves to London, boyfriend Ashton Kutcher to follow

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

Chai Time

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers. Kahlil Gibran

KAKURO

QUICK CROSSWORD

SUDOKU How to play kakuro Kakuro is a popular game similar to sudoku in some ways. But is also suitably different. The key question: ‘How do you play kakuro?’, well here are the rules of kakuro. The answer: The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some cells will contain two numbers. However, in a crossword the numbers reference clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! They denote the total of the digits in the row or column referenced by the number. Within each collection of cells — called a run — any of the numbers 1 to 9 may be used but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once. Let’s have an example to explain this concept more clearly: In the image above, which shows a section of a kakuro puzzle, you will see the numbers ‘26’ and ‘14’ in the top row. Look at the 14. This means that the total of the three cells underneath must sum to 14. Therefore 9, 4, 1 could be the answer, or perhaps 7, 4, 3 and so on... So, how do you work out the actual combination? Well, this is done through elimination and cross-referencing. For instance, as you work out the answers for other kakuro clues, this will naturally limit the valid combinations, and hence the answer for this particular run. Note the second cell in row two — it contains two numbers, 30 and 11. The 30 refers to the vertical run underneath the number 30 and the 11 refers to the two cells to the right, horizontally, of the number 11.

ACROSS

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

SCRIBBLING PAD

1 ‘Four’ at the fore 6 Kind of chase or trail 11 M3, eg 14 Diva’s repertoire 15 By oneself 16 Boat propeller? 17 Alleyways 19 Whichever 20 ___ de cologne 21 Mai ___ 22 No-win situation 23 Credit, as a source 27 Trial conference 29 Carnival city, casually 30 Certain citrus fruit 32 Hilo happening 33 Flightless Australian bird 34 Unexpected obstacles 36 Kick out 39 Standard 41 Encircles 43 Jazz legend Fitzgerald 44 Paid to get a hand 46 ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ host 48 Quick swim 49 Let out, as light 51 One of Goodrich’s goods 52 WSW’s reverse 53 Accomplices 56 Exits the premises 58 Fraternity letter 59 Common Market letters 60 Vaudeville routine 61 Company with brown trucks 62 It fell in 1929 68 Big fat zero 69 Pang 70 Jeweled crown 71 Judge a case

72 Like a flophouse 73 ‘Nay’ follower

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1 Bar bill 2 Special time in history 3 Involuntary muscle movement 4 One scratching the surface? 5 Attacks verbally 6 It’s for the course 7 McSorley’s Old ___ House 8 Poe and Pound, eg 9 Consist of, as a plan 10 Distillation leftovers 11 Noah was one 12 Suffix with ‘Wrestle’ 13 More ironically humorous 18 River activity 23 Venue for big crowds 24 Do what he says 25 In a polite manner 26 Alternative to text messages 28 House overhang 31 Florida marsh bird 35 Sedate 37 Eastwood of Hollywood 38 Captures on camera 40 In-basket item 42 Horror-movie sound 45 Condensed books 47 They dig jazz 50 Cut one’s incisors 53 Feat for a daredevil 54 Endangered animal with a long snout 55 Gain points 57 Spaces with skylights 63 North Atlantic food fish 64 CTRL, eg 65 Diane, in ‘The Godfather’ 66 Before, of yore 67 Sticky stuff in La Brea

Chai Time MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 Thiruvaikumar

STAR POWER for 16-4-2013

As per Hindu panchang thiruvaikumar@yahoo. co. in, 040-27177230 / 9177596118

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Financial commitments are to be given only after you get the expected amount in your hand; else, you might land in trouble. Avoid arguments and discussions. Be cordial with neighbours so that peace will prevail. Adjust well with family members.

STRIP TEASE AGNES

Financial assistance expected from the bank will get sanctioned and keep you cheerful. Children will make you happy and proud. Employees likely to get a hike and promotion too. Businessmen will get co-operation from their staff.

Sharing family secrets with others is not advisable; keep it in mind. Avoid emotional decisions as this is a wise thing to do now. Legal issues and court cases get delayed. Employees might face work burden but income will be abundant.

Court verdict may not go in your favour, which might depress you. Blood relatives put you in an embarrassing situation. Maintain cordial relationship with those who lent you money to avoid a misunderstanding. Delay in travel and repair of vehicle likely.

Businessmen will feel cheerful due to a boom trend and increased profits. Misunderstanding between couples will come to an end. Those planning to go abroad will achieve success in their efforts. Soon, they will leave for their destination.

As deficit financial situation is likely for some more time, you need to take alternative steps to tide over situation. Misunderstanding between couples increases widening the gap between them. If women do not stay cool, trouble is certain.

Debt issues will be under control with efficient handling of finances and soon you will come out of your major debts. Differences between couples will be over and they will lead a happy life hereafter. Marriage of a family member is likely.

Businessmen might face trouble in clearing debts. Minor tensions will come and go frequently but there will not be any major issue. Held-up marriage talk will resume. Colleagues will create trouble for the employed at workplace; be alert.

Good news on cards from distant relatives. Money inflow will be as per expectations and you will be in a comfortable position. Management will not be able to use your skills fully. Employees will be unhappy as their work is not recognised.

TAROT READ

Sumaa Tekur

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ARIES:

GEMINI:

Seven of Wands – You’re feeling tired and need to rest. Use some time by yourself to look back, review your decisions and plan ahead for the weeks to come.

LEO:

Nine of swords – Nightmares, restless sleep and anxiety are taking a toll on your health. Take time off and get away for a few days. Rejuvenate and refresh.

LIBRA:

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

Eight of Swords – You feel restless and on the edge. You haven’t been sleeping well and it’s showing on your health. Take time off and rest well.

SAGITTARIUS:

The Sun – You’re bright and cheerful and this happy disposition wins you many friends. People even come to you for advice because you seem so practical.

TAURUS:

Knight of Wands – You have the youthful energy and raw enthusiasm to try out the new. This is a lucky phase. Make the most of it and use your positivity.

CANCER:

Nine of Wands – You’re reaching the end of a prestigious project and you’ve put in a lot of hard work. It’s showing and the bosses are extremely happy with you.

VIRGO:

The Chariot – Travel is on the cards. This will be an important journey when you meet interesting people who make an impact on your future life course.

SCORPIO:

Three of Cups – Celebration time! Bring out the bubbly and celebrate your success. It’s important to do so to attract more positive energy into your life.

CAPRICORN:

Four of Pentacles – Financial stability is making it worth it despite the lack of challenge you feel in your current position. You’ll stick on despite the boredom.

PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS

PISCES:

Knight of Wands – You’re feeling youthful, adventurous and ready to take on the world with new and creative ideas. Romance is in the air. An old flame returns.

NUMBER GAME

The world is at your feet and all your plans are working perfectly. If there are any minor glitches, you have it in you to manage them.

SCRABBLE

AQUARIUS: The World –

POOCH CAFE

Employees advised to avoid controversial decisions. Businessmen need to work with a focus to achieve their goals. They can be sure of good profits. Artists face a dull time. Politicians to keep a low profile and stay cordial with all.

for 16-4-2013

Temperance – Be patient about your work situation. Things will improve soon. You’re getting anxious about the sacrifices you’ve made in order to get here.

NON SEQUITUR

Money inflow will increase but there will be a deficit situation that might upset you. You may be in a dilemma in deciding what to do and what not to? Take decisions only after due analysis and on your own so that things will never go wrong.

SUDUKO

Employees might face disappointment, frustration and burden at office. Businessmen might face a tough time getting new business but need not worry as soon the situation will change. Those planning to go abroad will be successful.

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HITCHCOCK’S MUSES

PICK OF THE WEEK

SEARCHING for the perfect blonde Over the past couple of years, there has been a revival in Hollywood’s interest in Alfred Hitchcock’s works. Apart from being the ‘Master of Suspense’, he was quite popular for his obsession with blondes. We take a look at this quirk. HEMANTH KUMAR hemanth.k@postnoon.com

ast year, Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo pipped Citizen Kane in a Sight & Sound poll to decide the greatest film of all time. The same year, Sacha Gervasi made a film titled Hitchcock, which threw light on the relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the making of Psycho. Julian Jarrold made a film titled The Girl, which explored the relationship that Hitchcock shared with Tippi Hedren, the actress who shot to fame with Hitchcock’s The Birds. Although Hitchcock and his films have been a popular subject in the field of film studies, the spike in interest in Hitchcock in the past few years is too glaring to ignore. We have known him as the master of suspense who had the uncanny ability to surprise his audience when they least expected him to and he has

plenty of films ranging from Rear Window to Psycho to prove this point. Anyone who has watched at least a handful of the 25-odd films he made after moving to the US in the late 30s would have noticed the presence of blondes, who are often the central figure in the film. Madeleine Carroll was the first blonde who was featured in Hitchcock’s 39 Steps, which released in 1935, and after that he worked with actresses like Grace Kelly, Tippi Hedren and Janet Leigh, to name a few. His obsession with looking for the perfect blonde has been well-documented and it even inspired a book Spellbound by Beauty: Alfred Hitchcock and His Leading Ladies, which was written by Donald Spoto in 2009. That in turn was the inspiration behind Julian Jarrold’s The Girl. Was Hitchcock obsessed with the lead actresses in his films or was he trying to fulfil the male fantasy of finding a woman endowed with great looks and wit? In Sacha Gervasi’s Hitchcock, there’s a scene where Alma Reville, played by Helen Mirren, screams at her hus-

band to abandon his search to find the perfect blonde, because she doesn’t exist in real life. Behind the veil of the surreal beauty most of

his actresses had, the mythical blonde in a Hitchcock’s film is often the most vulnerable character. Be it Marion Crane, played by Janet Leigh in Psycho, or Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) from The Birds, almost all of them stand out in terms of their reaction when subjected to great amounts of fear and danger. The famous shower scene in Psycho featuring Janet Leigh was her genuine reaction to the incredible amount of pressure which Hitchcock had put on her to get a perfect shot. At times, he projected his actresses as daredevils who are ready to risk their own lives to save someone they truly loved or believed in. A case in point being Lisa, played by Grace Kelly, in Rear Window. As is the case with most great directors, Hitchcock’s relationship with his actresses has come under scanner, especially after Donald Spoto projected him as a sexual predator in his book. Several actresses who had worked with Hitchcock denied this allegation, but we are absolutely certain of one thing — that perfect blonde, once immortalised by Hitchcock, no longer exists.

The Birds (1963) It has been 50 years since Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds released and along with Psycho and Vertigo, it has become one of his most talked-about films. The film was loosely based on a story of the same name written by Daphne du Maurier. Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy and Suzanne Pleshette played the lead roles and The Birds went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed films of that year. The film is about a young socialite who goes to a small town in California only to find that the town has attracted violent birds for unknown reasons.

Luck is everything. My good luck in life was to be a really frightened person. I’m fortunate to be a coward, to have a low threshold of fear, because a hero couldn't make a good suspense film. Alfred Hitchcock Director

DID YOU KNOW? Hitchcock received ﬁve Oscar nominations for best director; DGA nominated him six times as best director, and he also received three nominations from Cannes. He never won any of these awards. Before he died in 1980, Hitchcock was honoured with ﬁve Lifetime Achievement Awards in various prestigious ceremonies.

He was infamous with his cast and crews for his practical jokes. While some inspired laughs, such as suddenly showing up in a dress, most were said to have been a bit more scary than funny. Usually he found out about somebody's phobias, such as mice or spiders, and in turn sent them a box full of them. We ain’t surprised!

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MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

NBA

SPORTS BRIEFS

Lakers stun leaders Spurs Los Angeles Lakers went into the game without injured Kobe Bryant.

LOS ANGELES: Just one day after Kobe Bryant underwent season-ending foot surgery, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their playoff hopes alive by surprising the first place San Antonio Spurs 91-86 on Sunday. In a game that had huge playoff ramifications, Dwight Howard (right) had 26 points and 17 rebounds and Steve Blake finished with 23 points and four assists for the Lakers who are 1 1/2 games up on the Utah Jazz, who play Monday in Minnesota. “Steve Blake was just going crazy,” said Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni. “Different guys stepped up but Dwight and Steve Blake carried the bulk of the work.” In the heat of the NBA playoff race, Bryant tore his left Achilles tendon in Friday’s win over Golden State. The 34year-old Bryant underwent surgery Saturday and the recovery time is expected to be somewhere around six-to-nine months. Blake said everyone had to

Heat avenge streakending loss, beat Bulls

step up with 15-time all-star Bryant out for the season. “When everyone is really focussed and concentrating on what they are supposed to do we can get a lot of stops,” Blake

said. Blake also joked that he half expected the ultra-competitive Bryant to try and call the dressing room at the half time to give his teammates a pep talk. AFP

SPORTS BRIEFS INORBIT CORPORATE T20 CRICKET LEAGUE

et Cracker 186 for 6 in 20 over’s (Chethan 67*, Naresh 33) beat HSBC 174 for 8 in 20 over’s (Arjun 45) Capgemini 158 for 8 in 20 over’s (Biswajit 49, Sampreeth 3 for 28) beat Worldview 91 All-out in 17 over’s (Dushyanth 5 for 13).

HOUSTON, TEXAS: Fifth seeded John Isner claimed his sixth career title and first on clay by beating Nicolas Almagro in straight sets in the final of the US Clay Court Championships on Sunday. The hard-serving American blasted seven aces en route to a 6-3, 7-5 win over the Spanish clay court specialist at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. “I’ve always known I could play well on clay,” said Isner. “This week is a little surprising, as Monday was the first day I hit a ball on clay since September.

Sania joins ITPA NEW DELHI: Star player Sania Mirza has also joined Indian Tennis Players Association (ITPA) as one of its Vice Presidents, it was revealed today. Sania is now one of the four Vice Presidents of the newly-formed body with Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Somdev Devvarman being the other VPs. PTI

WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP

LEAGUE CRICKET

MIAMI: The Miami Heat on Sunday got revenge on the Chicago Bulls, winning 10593 on the back of a 24-point performance from superstar LeBron James at American Airlines Arena. The Heat’s win come three weeks after they were beaten 101-97 by the Bulls — a loss that ended Miami’s near-record win streak at 27 games. “We wanted to win this game; we always want to protect home court,” Heat centre Bosh said. “We didn’t want to play any sloppy basketball and lose a bad game.” James also had seven rebounds and six assists, while Dwyane Wade scored 22 for the Heat, who shot 51.4 percent from the field overall. It marked the sixth straight win and a franchiserecord 36th victory at home.

Isner wins first clay title

igers CC 115 all out (Shanawaz 4 overs 3 for 17) lost to Deccan Stallions 119-7 in 18.4 overs (Abdur Rahman 34, Bilal 2 for 14, Ali 4 for 27) Pega Systems 144 for 5 (Praneeth Purigalla 33) lost to Phoenix 145 for 4 in 18.2 overs (Uzair Siddiqui 57).

PRATEEK, VARUN WIN CHESS TOURNEY

tluri Prateek of DAV Public School won the 83rd Brilliant Chess trophy in the juniors’ category by scoring 6 points out of 6 rounds while Meghanshram stood second with 5.5 points. A Rohith secured the third place with 5 points.

John retains crown in technical draw JAKARTA: Undefeated World Boxing Association featherweight champion Chris John of Indonesia Sunday retained his title in a technical draw after a headbutt left a deep cut over his right eye. The bout with Japan’s Satoshi Hosono at the indoor tennis stadium in Jakarta was stopped by the referee at two minutes and 12 seconds into round three after a head butt by Hosono left John with a bloody gash over his right eye.

WBA featherweight champion Chris John (L) lands a punch on the face of Satoshi Hosono during the fight in Jakarta on Sunday. AFP

John, 33, defended his title for the 18th time after a tie was declared. With the latest result, his record stands at 48 wins, three draws and no losses — putting him within reach of the benchmark set by Mexican great Ricardo Lopez, who retired undefeated with 51 victories. “Honestly, I’m not satisfied with my performance. But I suffered a serious injury that forced me to stop,” he told the stadium packed with cheering Indonesian fans. AFP

CHINESE GRAND PRIX CONTROVERSY

Red Bull chief says no Webber conspiracy

SHANGHAI: Red Bull team principal Christian Horner angrily dismissed talk of a conspiracy against Mark Webber as “complete rubbish” after the Australian’s dismal weekend in Shanghai. The spotlight was on Webber at the Chinese Grand Prix after team-mate Sebastian Vettel snatched victory from him in Malaysia last month. Webber said he was looking forward to getting in his car and putting the

furore behind him. However, he was thrown out of qualifying in Shanghai when a technical error left him with not enough fuel, then on race day on Sunday his afternoon came to an abrupt end when a wheel fell off on lap 16. Horner though was determined to put any talk of a calculated team effort against the 36-year-old Webber firmly to bed. “That is complete rubbish,” he was quoted by autosport.com as saying.

Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia gets a lift on a scooter after his car broke. AFP

“Forget conspiracy. It is all about trying to get two cars to finish as high as we can. “Anybody that thinks there is a conspiracy here against one, or either, driver doesn’t know what they are looking at.” He added: “Mark knows exactly what happened. That is it. There is no conspiracy.” Webber had pitted after a collision with the Toro Rosso of Jean-Eric Vergne, an incident that will see Webber relegated three

places on the grid in Bahrain this weekend. His Red Bull team were fined 5,000 euros ($6,500) over the wheel fiasco. “After changing the nose and all four tyres, Mark reported a problem with the right rear (tyre) on the out lap, which had certainly left the pit lane fully torqued up,” said Horner. “The right rear then came detached from the car and caused Mark to retire,” he added. AFP

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AUGUSTA MASTERS

Scott pulls off Masterstroke Adam Scott had started the final round a shot behind joint leaders Cabrera and Snedeker.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Adam Scott of Australia won the 77th Masters at Augusta National on Sunday, winning a playoff against Angel Cabrera of Argentina. Scott won at the second playoff hole with a 10-foot birdie. They both parred the first playoff hole. The 32-year-old Scott, the first Australian to win the Masters, shot 69 and Cabrera 70 as they both finished with nine under par totals of 279. Third place went to Jason Day of Australia two strokes back after a closing 70, with Tiger Woods (70) of the United States and Marc Leishman of Australia (72) in a tie for fourth place on five under. Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen (68) and Brandt Snedeker (75) of the United States shared sixth a further stroke back.

NORMAN PLAYED A ROLE IN SCOTT’S MASTERS WIN

Adam Scott withstood the sorts of challenges that foiled prior Australian bids to win the Masters thanks in part to the legacy of heartbreak endured by his boyhood idol, Greg Norman. Scott trailed for much of

The long wait goes on for Woods

Top 10 finalround scores

It’s amazing that it’s my destiny to be the first Aussie to win. Just incredible. Adam Scott Masters winner

Adam Scott of Australia chips during the fourth round of the 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. AFP/ JIM WATSON

Sunday’s rainy final round before making a 25-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole, only to have Argentina’s Angel Cabrera, a two-time major champion, match him with a birdie to force a playoff. Faced with intense pressure, Scott calmly kept his poise, made

his shots and dropped a 10-foot birdie putt on ther second playoff hole to capture the green jacket, the jinx-shattering first ever claimed by an Australian golfer. “It’s amazing that it’s my destiny to be the first Aussie to win," Scott said. “Just incredible." Part of what toughened the

or Tiger Woods, the long wait for a 15th major title continues. The 37-year-old American briefly threatened the leaders going down the back nine in the final round of the 77th Masters on Sunday, but he had left himself with too much to do and he eventually had to settle for a tie for fourth place. That means that by the time he tees off at Merion Golf Club in the US Open it will be five years since he last won one of the big four titles. It also means that he will need to wait another year to add to his Masters green jackets, his fourth and most recent coming in 2005. Woods’ driving ambitions are to match and better the record 18 majors won by Jack Nicklaus and to overhaul the record six Masters wins by Nicklaus. Starting the day four strokes behind joint leaders Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera, Woods said that he believed he had an outside chance of winning a major while coming from behind.

279 — Adam Scott (AUS), Angel Cabrera (ARG) 71-69-6970; * Scott won at second play-off hole; 281 — Jason Day (AUS) 7068-73-70; 283 — Tiger Woods (USA) 70-73-70-70, Marc Leishman (AUS) 66-73-72-72; 284 — Thorbjorn Olesen (DEN) 7870-68-68, Brandt Snedeker (USA) 70-70-69-75; 285 — Sergio Garcia

32-year-old from Adelaide for the intense Masters crucible was watching two-time British Open winner Norman suffer three runner-up finishes at Augusta National without ever claiming the victory. “Part of this is for him because he’s given me so much

time and inspiration and belief," Scott said. “I drew on that a lot today. I somehow managed to stay in each shot when I needed to." Norman took a bogey at the 18th in the 1986 Masters to hand Jack Nicklaus his 18th and last major title at age 46. In 1987, Norman lost a Masters playoff when Augusta native Larry Mize holed a miraculous chip shot. In 1996, Norman suffered the greatest last-round collapse in major golf history, leading by six over Nick Faldo only to lose by five to the Englishman in an epic turnaround. “Most of us would feel that he could have slipped a green jacket on, for sure," Scott said. Scott himself settled for a share of second at Augusta National in 2011 with countryman Jason Day. The breakthrough green jacket might belong to Scott, but Norman earned himself a few stitches at least. “He inspired a nation of golfers," Scott said. “He was the best player in the world and he was an icon in Australia. Everything about the way he handled himself was incredible to have as a role model. AFP

Silver Cup for Guan

uan Tianlang’s historic debut at the Masters ended with a rousing reception from fans gathered around Augusta National’s famous 18th hole on Sunday. Playing his final round in the company of 55-year old Scot Sandy Lyle, the 1988 Masters champion, the 14-year-old Chinese schoolboy carded a threeover 75 which left him at 12-over 300 for the tournament. He ended up fourth from bottom of the 61strong field that survived the cut, but Guan had

(ESP) 66-76-73-70, Lee Westwood (ENG) 70-71-73-71, Matt Kuchar (USA) 68-75-69-73; 286 — John Huh (USA) 70-77-7168, Tim Clark (RSA) 70-76-67-73; 287 — David Toms (USA) 70-7476-67, Ernie Els (RSA) 71-74-7369, Dustin Johnson (USA) 67-7674-70, Fred Couples (USA) 6871-77-71, Nick Watney 78-69-68-

already left an indelible mark on the tournament as the youngest-ever player to compete in the Masters and the second youngest in any of the major tournaments. Bogeys at the first, fifth and sixth saw him reach the turn in 39 and he dropped a further shot at the 11th before finally bagging a birdie at the par-five 13th, his first since sinking a putt from the edge in the 18th.

72; 288 — Henrik Stenson (SWE) 75-71-73-69, Branden Grace (RSA) 78-70-71-69; 289 — Bill Haas (USA) 71-72-74-72, Jason Dufner 72-69-75-73. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (ESP) 68-7473-74, Bo Van Pelt (USA) 71-7470-74, Steve Stricker (USA) 7370-71-75; 290 — Michael Thompson (USA) 73-71-79-67,

Rory McIlroy (NIR) 72-70-79-69, Richard Sterne (RSA) 73-72-7570, Stewart Cink 75-71-73-71, Luke Donald (ENG) 71-72-75-72, Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 71-7175-73, Fredrik Jacobson (SWE) 72-73-72-73, Justin Rose (ENG) 70-71-75-74, Jim Furyk (USA) 6971-74-76, Bernhard Langer (GER) 71-71-72-76

IPL 6

BATTLE OF THE TITANS

METRE

6 S 136

FLASH

“It is the start of the season. You need to maintain your commitment and maintain your discipline. Whoever gets tense will lose the battle. It is important to stay together and focus on each and every practice session and execute them to win matches,” CSK’s Suresh Raina. Virat Kohli (RCB) 256 runs

Kevon Cooper Yadav (RR), Vinay Kumar (RCB) 8 wickets

Youngsters need backing: Moody S

urisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody today backed his nonperforming young lot, saying sooner than later they will deliver. Hyderbad surrendered meekly against a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders today as the visitors’ batsmen never looked like chasing a challenging target of 181. “We have some young faces. They are learning. We got to trust them. Overtime, they will deliver. We just got to keep the faith on the younger guys.” “We were just outplayed but that’s the nature of T20 cricket. It’s still early stages. We are three out of five,” Moody said. Moody said it must be noted that even without explosive batsman Shikhar Dhawan they have won three out of five games. PTI P

T PT

6 +1.150

RCB

6 +0.439

6 +0.230

SRH

6 -0.380

CSK

4 +0.250

KKR

4 +0.223

KXIP

2 +0.494

PWI

2 -1.392

0 -0.836

P-played; W-win; L-lost; T-tie; NR-net run rate; PT-points

Chris Gayle (RCB)

14 4S 471

Virat Kohli (RCB)

HIGHEST SCORE

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93*

Virat Kohli (RCB)

BEST BOWLER

4-13

Sunil Narine (KKR)

PWI: 1-match wonder? G. APARNA SAI

aparna.s@postnoon.com

une Warriors India, since their inception into the Indian Premier League, have failed to leave a mark and never seemed threatening enough for their opponents. Every season, they have ended at one of the bottom rungs on the points table, and are currently staggering at the eighth position. Off the four matches that they have played until now in the sixth edition of the IPL, the Warriors were successful only on one instance – against Rajasthan Royals. The Warriors faltered on many counts. Their batting has failed them and their bowling has a near similar tale to narrate. While the PWI side boasts of note worthy names like Ross Taylor, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and skipper Angelo

Matthews among the others, yet they have not been able to capitalise on their strengths. Matthews has appeared to be clueless since the beginning of the season and his teammates have followed suit. The Warriors take on former champions Chennai Super Kings today at the latter’s home ground, MA Chidambaram Stadium.

SCORECARD KKR V SUNRISERS HYDERABAD

CSK VS PWI AT 8PM ON SET MAX The Kings from Chennai, who seem formidable in comparison to their opponents, managed to sneak a victory in their last match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. It was a game which many believe was won on the sure

power of luck rather than talent as a no ball in the final delivery swung the fortunes of both the teams. But that apart, playing on their home turf, the Super Kings undoubtedly have an advantage. Also, their previous record has seen them rise to great heights, overcoming initial hurdles. Not only are they a strong team on paper but have also performed well on the field. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has lost his wickets at crucial stages of different games, but he has chipped at the times of need. His other teammates like Ravichandran Ashwin, Badrinath, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay or Dwayne Bravo have also played their respective parts well. The Super Kings are currently placed at the fifth position on the points table with two victories from three matches. While it remains to be seen if CSK are successful against PWI tonight, the Kings are being touted as favourites for winning the trophy for the third time.

CHEERLEADER

R ROYALS V KINGS XI PUNJAB

Kolkata Knight Riders innings (20 overs maximum) MS Bisla† c Vihari b KV Sharma 28 (37) G Gambhir* b Ashish Reddy 53 (63) JH Kallis run out (Mishra/†Patel) 41 (61) EJG Morgan run out (Steyn) 47 (29) YK Pathan not out 3 (5) Extras (lb 4, w 4) 8 Total (4 wickets; 20 overs) 180 Bowling O M R W Econ DW Steyn 4 0 29 0 7.25 GH Vihari 1 0 14 0 14.00 I Sharma 4 0 33 0 8.25 NLTC Perera 4 0 44 0 11.00 A Mishra 3 0 28 0 9.33 KV Sharma 2 0 13 1 6.50 Ashish Reddy 2 0 15 1 7.50 Sunrisers Hyderabad innings (target: 181 runs from 20 overs) PA Patel† b Kallis 27 (35) CL White c Pathan b Kallis 34 (43) Sangakkara* c Tiwary b Bhatia 2 (11) DB Ravi Teja c Tiwary b Narine 10 (22) NLTC Perera b Kallis 36 (33) Ashish Reddy b Senanayake 4 (8) KV Sharma not out 5 (13) GH Vihari c Tiwary b Bhatia 1 (3) A Mishra not out 1 (3) Extras (b 1, lb 6, w 5) 12 Total (7 wickets; 20 overs) 132 Bowling O M R W Econ L Balaji 4 0 30 0 7.50 Senanayake 4 0 18 1 4.50 SP Narine 4 0 31 1 7.75 JH Kallis 4 0 13 3 3.25 R Bhatia 4 0 33 2 8.25

Kings XI Punjab innings (20 overs maximum) M Singh c Binny b Sreesanth 2 (8) Gilchrist*† c Trivedi b Sreesanth 0 (2) M Vohra run out (Faulkner) 3 (6) DJ Hussey c Dravid b Trivedi 41 (31) G Singh c †Samson b Trivedi 10 (15) R Sathish c †Samson b Faulkner 11 (12) Az Mahmood b Cooper 23 (20) Chawla c Rahane b Cooper 7 (9) RJ Harris not out 2 (3) P Kumar run out (†Samson) 15 (7) P Awana c †Samson b Faulkner 0 (1) Extras (lb 2, w 7, nb 1) 10 Total (all out; 18.5 overs) 124 Bowling O M R W Econ A Chandila 3 0 14 0 4.66 S Sreesanth 4 1 20 2 5.00 K Cooper 3 0 33 2 11.00 JP Faulkner 3.5 0 30 2 7.82 SK Trivedi 4 0 21 2 5.25 STR Binny 1 0 4 0 4.00 Rajasthan Royals innings (target: 125 runs from 20 overs) Watson c M Singh b Awana 32 (19) AM Rahane not out 34 (42) R Dravid* c †Gilchrist b Kumar 9 (12) STR Binny c †Gilchrist b Kumar 0 (4) BJ Hodge lbw b Chawla 15 (16) SV Samson† not out 27 (23) Extras (lb 6, w 3) 9 Total (4 wickets; 19.2 overs) 126 Bowling O M R W Econ P Kumar 4 1 10 2 2.50 RJ Harris 4 0 30 0 7.50 P Awana 4 0 35 1 8.75 Az Mahmood 4 0 23 0 5.75 PP Chawla 3.2 0 22 1 6.60

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 48 runs

Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets

Shilpa Shetty (R) cheers her team Rajasthan Royals in the match against Kings XI Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013

sports

WENGER TELLS ARSENAL TO HOLD THEIR NERVE

Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal stars to hold their nerve as the Gunners look to cement their return to the top four against Everton on Tuesday. Wenger’s side moved up from fifth to third in the Premier League after Saturday’s dramatic 3-1 win over Norwich.

FIM WORLD SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

FA CUP

Foret wins race for Team Mahi Racing

fter a fantastic qualifying round of the World Super Sport Championship campaign Mahi Racing Team India rider Fabien Foret won the race in Motorland Aragon, Spain on Sunday recording the fastest lap of 2’02.743 in the 18-lap race. It was Fabien’s16th race win and the 2002 WSS Champion now becomes the new leader in the current World Championship. “We are absolutely thrilled with our team’s victory today. During the qualification round we knew that our riders were all set to recreate the Philip Island magic in Spain and they did not disappoint us,” team owners Nagarjuna and Nandish Domlur who are in Spain to cheer the team said. “It was a fantastic race and we are super excited and hope our fans in India will share our excitement,” Nagarjuna added. Earlier this year, defending and three-time World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuoglu gave Mahi Racing the first win of the season and set a new lap record in 1’33.283 in Phillip Island, Australia. “It is a great win for our team” Fabien Foret said after the race. We look forward to maintaining our consistent performance throughout the season. The 2013 race season is expected to have 15 rounds. The Indian Team rider line-up include triple world champion Kenan Sofouglu and former

City hold on to end Chelsea’s run

Winner Fabien Foret (kneeling) of Mahi Racing Team India celebrates his victory at the World Supersport Championship in Spain on Sunday with Nagarjuna, Nandish Domlur, Akhil Akkineni and other team members.

Mahi Racing Team India co-owners Nagarjuna and Nandish who are in Spain to back their team are thrilled with their team’s back-toback wins. world champion Fabien Foret. Supported by Kawasaki as its factory team, with technical direction in the hands of Andrew Stone, the Mahi Racing Team will be moving on to the next race at Assen in Netherlands on 28th April 2013,

Results 1 Fabien Foret — Mahi Racing Team India, 2 Michael van der Mark, 3 Luca Scassa, 4 Andrea Antonelli

with supreme confidence. The Indian round will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in November this year.

N-MOTORSPORT

N-Motorsport joined hands with Rhiti MSD of Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni to power Asia’s first super motorbike racing team - “Mahi Racing Team India” in the FIM Superbike World Championship 2012-2013.

We are absolutely thrilled with our team’s victory today. It was a fantastic race and we are super excited and hope our fans in India will share our excitement. Nagarjuna Co-owner, Mahi Racing

BLACK WEEKEND

History of violence returns to England LONDON: Tear gas, stun grenades and knuckle-dusters provided a grim, bloody backdrop as hooliganism returned to haunt Europe’s top leagues this weekend. From London’s showpiece Wembley Stadium to Munich’s glittering Allianz Arena and at the 2004 Olympic Stadium in Athens, fans fought hit-and-run battles with riot police. Fourteen fans were arrested and four police officers were

Millwall fans fight among themselves in the crowd during the FA Cup semi-final football match. AFP

hurt after Millwall fans fought amongst themselves as their team went down to a 2-0 defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley. Police wielding batons eventually brought the disorder under control. “Our position is clear. Anyone associated with our club found guilty of violent behaviour will be banned indefinitely from Millwall matches in addition to any punishment

they receive from the authorities,” said Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler. South London club Millwall had been plagued by hardcore violence during the dark days of the 1970s and 1980s. Saturday’s fighting was witnessed by millions of people worldwide tuning into TV coverage of the sport’s oldest cup competition. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said he had been

LONDON: Manchester City withstood a valiant fightback from Chelsea to win a gripping FA Cup semi-final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and knock the holders out of the competition. Goals in each half from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero put City in control, but Chelsea replied through Demba Ba, only for Roberto Mancini’s men to resist the holders’ desperate search for an equaliser. Fifteen points behind Manchester United in the Premier League, City seem destined to relinquish their league crown, but they will be strong favourites to defeat Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final on May 11 and reclaim the trophy they won in 2011. “I said before the game, it would be difficult because Chelsea are in a good moment, but we deserved to win,” said City manager Mancini. “Now we have to win the final and finish second in the championship - that is our target.”

I said before the game, it would be difficult because Chelsea are in a good moment, but we deserved to win. Now we have to win the final and finish second. Roberto Mancini Man City manager