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A highly educated, husband-wife team went about conning hundreds in the City. It took four years for the ‘long arm’ of the law to catch up with them. REPORT ON PG 3

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DUMPYARD OF THE CITY Jawaharnagar has active volcanoes which spew no lava, but billow a killer smoke that has been poisoning the village’s air, water and land for a decade. PG 13

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CITY SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

YOU’RE IN THE QUEUE

Playing fool

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Dramanon presents Fools at Nift. The play directed by RK Shenoy revolves around a young schoolmaster — Leon Tolchinsky. Where: Nift, Madhapur When: April 1, 8pm onwards Contact: (040) 23114537

Malgudi Daze WeMove Theatre presents Malgudi Daze, an adaptation of RK Narayan’s Malgudi days. The play aims to bring out interesting facts about the play, educate people and also add humour to the story. Where: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 1 When: April 1, 7pm onwards Contact: 964273 1329

Sunday brunch To enjoy those lazy Sundays head to Aqua for a spread of world cuisine. Take a dip in the pool or enjoy a variety of foods from the various food stations. Where: Aqua, Somajiguda When: April 1, 12.30pm - 4pm Contact: (040) 2345 6789

Senior citizens exhibition The Siri Institute of Painting is hosting a painting exhibition for senior citizens. 50 per cent of the amount collected from the exhibition will be donated to the poor and old handloom museums. Where: Hotel Marriott, Tank Bund When: March 31- April 4, 10am to 8pm

Parenting workshop Mount Litera Zee School is hosting a parent orientation workshop on April 1 Where: Mount Litera Zee School, Manikonda When: April 1, 5pm to 7pm Contact: 77991 11166

La Cantina brunch Sunday is the best time to relax, meet-up with friends and family and some great food. La Cantina offers a Sunday brunch with a five course menu that includes a live taco bar, a chocolate buffet and various beverages. Where: La Cantina, Hitech City When: April 1, 12pm Contact: (040) 6682 4422

Fusion Sunday Fusion 9 presents a special Sunday Brunch. Sample an international spread including pastas, salads and desserts. Where: Fusion 9, Banjara Hills, Rd No1

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When: April 1, 12 pm onwards Contact: (040) 6666 3939

New conceptualist Catch an exhibition of paintings by Sujatha Basu at Muse Art Gallery. Where: Muse Art Gallery, Tank Bund When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2752 2999

Asian barbeque The Square, Novotel, Madhapur plays host to an Asian barbeque. Sample grilled specialities from around the world — from Lebanese to Japanese. Where: The Square, Novotel, Madhapur When: Every Saturday, 7pm onwards Contact: (040) 6682 4422

Unique buffet Yellow Chilli is offering a lunch buffet which is truly different. The Buffet which costs `199 (Monday to-Friday) and `249 (Saturday and Sunday). The dinner buffet costs `299 and `349. Where: Yellow Chilli, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 2338 3838

Spanish food festival The Square plays host to a

Spanish food festival. Taste a variety of delicacies such as tapas, chorizos and tortillas. The event is on till April 1. Where: The Square, Novotel, Madhapur When: Ongoing, 6.30pm Contact: (040) 6682 4422

Acting workshop Samahaara — an acting and dancing workshop is being held to help you hone your acting skills. The workshop focusses on theatre related topics. Where: The Actor’s studio, Madhapur When: Ongoing, 7pm to 9pm Contact: 98854 04784

Wraps and rolls Rolls — boring did you say? Head to Promenade at Ameerpet for a wide variety of rolls that will suit everyone’s taste. Where: The Promenade, Ameerpet When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 6678 8888

Korean food festival Want to sample some interesting Korean cuisine? Head to Westin at Raheja Mindspace, Madhapur as it is hosting a Korean food festival. The event is on till April 1.

Where: Westin, Raheja Mindspace, Madhapur When: Ongoing, 12pm onwards Contact: (040) 3051 2844

Go Splash Splash lounge is the perfect leisure destination for you to unwind. There is also great music, martinis and aperitifs. Where: The Westin, Mindspace, Madhapur When: Monday - Friday, 5pm - 10.30pm Weekends, 8am - 10.30pm Contact: (040) 6767 6828

History is served Truffle Cafe presents History is served a special themed weekend menu. Where: Truffles Cafe, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 10 When: Ongoing, 8am -11pm Contact: (040) 23550105

Miniature traditions Miniature Traditions — An Artistic Endeavor, will be held at Alankritha Art Gallery. Where: Alankritha Art Gallery, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur When: March 24 - April 4, 11 am onwards Contact: (040) 2311 3709

Big Cinemas, Ameerpet: 30581470; Cinemax, Banjara Hills: 44565555; Cine Planet , Kompally: 61606060; INOX, Banjara Hills: 44767777, Prasads, Tank Bund Rd: 23448888; PVR, Punjagutta: 8800900009; Talkie Town, Miyapur: 40214175; Tivoli, Secunderabad: 27844973

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Water Board bill up by `5 Cr

he Friday’s hike in electricity charges by the state regulatory commission will add an additional burden of `5 crore on Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB), which is struggling to find cash for daily needs. The Board is currently paying `25 crore to Central Power Distribution Company a month. With the hike, the monthly bill will now be `30 crore, taking the annual burden to `60 crore.

Autism Day walk

Youth waylaid

ohd Jahangir,30, an employee of a private company was waylaid and attacked by an yet unidentified gang with lethal weapons on Attapur Ring Road last night. He was riding back to home when the gang stopped his vehicle and attacked. He has been admitted to Osmania Hospital with severe injuries. Rajendra Nagar police are investigating.

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Man and wife dupe hundreds Here’s the incredible story of a techie woman and her husband who jointly relieved several hundred credulous public on varied counts

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walk was held to commemorate the ‘’World Autism Day’ on Necklace Road on Sunday morning. Children suffering from autism disease, psychologists and activists participated in the walk. Autism, said medical experts on the occasion, can be cured if the treatment is given at the initial stage. The walk was organised by Care4 Autism Centre.

Ram Navami kicks off with grandeur

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he grand Ram Navami festival began throughout the State this morning with the ‘ritualistic’ wedding ceremony of Lord Ram and Sita conducted at Ram Temple of Bhadrachalam where Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his wife attended. Nearly 10,000 devotees converged at Gangabowli in Dhoolpet in the morning. The procession began around noon. At the vanguard was the 12-foot idol which drew all the attention. Women in large number joined the ‘Shobhayatra’ which observers say are far more than last year. Hundreds of makeshift water stalls were set up along the route. The procession wended its way

through Mangalhat, Siddiamber bazaar, Gowliguda, Hanuman Tekri. The crowd on both sides lustily cheered the shobhayatra chanting, “Jai Shri Ram.” Police had mobilised a massive bandobast to prevent untoward incidents. Organisers say the procession will gather around one lakh people by the time it wound up. Besides, local police, RAF, 20 platoons of APSP had been deployed. City police commissioner AK Khan had ordered deployment of scores of plainclothes men to ensure that the shobhayatra passed off peacefully. This was in view of the threat by a Delhi-based right-wing organisation that planned to march to Hyderabad. (With inputs from Anubha Singh, Inkeshaf Ahmed, Rahul Ramakrishna)

he Jubilee Hills police arrested a woman MBA graduate on charge of duping several hundred people, promising them jobs or flats. Police say her husband, the co-conspirator, has escaped. G Pawani, 32, is a MBA grad who married G Vamsidhar four years ago. Both are said to be averse to toiling 10 hours for a pittance. After marriage they took up residence at Flat no 30-b in Banjara Hills Road No 12. Vamsidhar, also said to be an engineering graduate, began real estate business with his friend Vamshikrishna. In 2008 Pawani started Media Point, a private agency, at Flat no 163, Prashasan Nagar, Road No 72 in Jubilee Hills. It was purported to be a manpower recruitment agency. It promised quick and well-paid jobs to the qualified. The catch was that the candidates must undergo work-experience training for a few months before appointing them in various companies, explained Saidulu, subinspector, Jubilee Hills police station. Saidulu found out that she had given advertisements in local English and Telugu newspapers about the venture. Hundreds of jobless applied and she promptly

Subscribe Today! Impressive inventory Computers with Net connections CPUs Chairs and tables Ad bills, posters, brochures Cash collected `1 lakh from each. Thus, Pawani coolly collected some `80 lakh — most of it from M.tech and B.tech graduates eager to begin their career. Meanwhile, her ‘enterprising’ husband was not idle. Vamsidhar and his friend Vamshikrishna started a venture in the Muncharla village of Kandukur, in the outskirts of the City. “Sahasara Real Estate Agency, it was named. They promised the public that they will provide good flats on easy installments with no hassles as one faces when one seeks a bank loan. Many who hate procedural demands flocked. Some 70-75 came in and paid `20 lakh. Soon the agency vanished, lock, stock, and barrel.

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In the last four years, the Jubilee Hills police have registered four cheating cases against her, Vamsidhar and his friend but no action followed. Finally, the police stepped in and raided their Banjara Hills flat. Pawani’s game was known to the police for long and until pressure came from some influential quarters, things did not move. And, even now the police could not seize any cash from them. “I have mortgaged my flat to get money for the job,” a victim, told Postnoon. Police did not do anything till now, why? He wanted to know. Only a thorough probe will reveal where all the money have gone and whose backing enabled the couple to operate with impunity.

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‘Cop’ing with rain or shine OSAMA SALMAN

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ith all the comforts right at our feet we often complain about the harsh summer heat. We often fail to look at the traffic police officers who stand the blazing sun with very little protective gear. Whether it is 42ºC or 18ºC, the traffic police look after the roads and regulate traffic which takes a toll on their health. The passing vehicles emit pollution, the sun bakes the roads, and the temperatures soar. Yet, in these harsh conditions, they have to do their duty every day. In the health camp conducted last year by the Hyderabad Traffic Police, it was found that 45 per cent of the Force suffered from lung problems, 10 per cent had eye problems and another 10 per cent suffered from hearing problems. The annual health camp this year is yet to be conducted and it is predicted that the problems may have

increased. With two shifts that make the traffic policemen work in the sun, morning shift that extends from 8am to 2pm and the evening shift from 2pm to 10pm. “It is no easy feat. When I was first assigned the duty, I felt uneasy with the pollution, noise, and heat. We are now used to the conditions now,” said constable K Shankar at Jubilee Hills Check Post. The head constable, S Kanakaiah, said that they have to stand in the heat when the electricity goes off for two hours. “Sharp at noon, with the signals not working, we have to direct and regulate traffic. Standing in the sun isn’t an easy task as we all know,” he said. Additional commissioner of police (traffic), CV Anand, said that they are providing the force UV-protective goggles, disposable face masks, a water bottle which can keep the water cool for about three hours, reflector jacket, glucose packets, and a kit bag to store these items. Additionally, the force gets a small summer allowance for two months. During the monsoons, they are provided raincoats and boots. “Our duty is not to

provide and leave to the discretion of the Force to use these facilities. I instruct my men to use these to protect themselves. It is mandatory for them,” said Anand.

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Dr Rajkumar Songa, consultant physician at Kamineni Hospitals, who spoke to the Hyderabad Traffic Police at Nizam College grounds on the issues that surround the force during summer, said, “The men are prone to lose water and salt, and can damage their eyes with the rays especially as they stand in the sun for hours. Some of them might even tan and become photo allergic to the light. They tend to become weak in these months. Usually people lose about 800ml of water in the summers, but the force loses more because they stand in the sun.” Dr Songa advised the traffic policemen to replenish with water and isotonic. “They should drink at least 3 litres of water in addition to a drink mixed with salt, even if they are hypertension patients or have kidney infections. They must use UV-protected eyewear as well as lose fitting headgear, sunscreen, and prickly-heat powder.

Lovers elbow out families from parks SRINIVAS SETTY

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o longer are they places for children to play in the swings, women to go for walks, men to meditate and grandparents to socialise. They have become places where couples, desperately in love, spend an evening causing much discomfort to the families around. The City parks have increasingly become lovers’ points. Parks used to be for families to meet up and kids to splash in the open fresh air. But the youth’s need to spend time together has taken precedence over the families, a peek into the City parks reveal. Indira Park. The wide vistas of trees have become a favourite haunt for couples who hide behind the trees or sit on the bench or lie down on the lawns with little care in the world. Families shy away from the scenes and what is left is sunbaked open.

Many seniors (who ironically forget they crossed the stage) insist the parks are meant for families and not for lovers. “There is no place left for the families in City to go for an outing. Step into any park and you

can see young couples all around in close embrace. With large establishments eating up the space open places are few and parks are the only alternative for our kids so that they can spend some quality time and

have fun with their friends. Unfortunately, these parks are no more decent,” said Ranjeet Sethi, resident of Banjara Hills. Name any park, JVR, Sanjeevaiah Park, Lumbini Park or even the Necklace Road

stretch, they are not comfortable for children or family, people say. They are also not good for those who want to commune with nature. The worst thing is there is no moral understanding about the parks’ purpose. “A joggers' park for the elite by morning turns into a dating place by evening. This park has now become an eyesore. You can see couples necking and kissing in the backdrop of the park's lush greenery. I used to visit any of these parks with my family members on any weekend but with these parks now occupied by couples, we are left with only restaurants in the city” opines KN Kaur, a retired army person, who takes his granddaughter to JVR Park in evening so that she can spend time with her friends. However, director urban Forestry, Venkat Rao is unaware about the issue. “I never got a complaint regarding this. If any complaints comes to us we will look into the matter.” he says uninterested.

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In search of an alternative Filmmakers are always at the mercy of producers while trying to fund their projects, but of late, some filmmakers have been trying to find alternatives. Crowd funding is one among them. Let’s find out more

HEMANTH KUMAR

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ilmmakers often hit a roadblock while trying to transform their vision into reality. Getting the funds to make a film which a filmmaker believes in can be an uphill task if the content doesn’t guarantee success. Not that every other film goes on to become a hit, but finding a producer for a film like I Am or Firaaq might have been quite an arduous task for the respective filmmakers. Onir, who directed I Am, came up with an idea to

raise funds for his project — crowd funding. Since he had already made films like My Brother Nikhil and Sorry Bhai, he could reach out to people through Facebook and Twitter. More than 400 people from across 45 cities across the world helped Onir and his team raise funds for the film. This was the first time in the history of Hindi cinema, that a filmmaker successfully raised funds through crowd funding. Before the film industry could consider the notion of crowd funding, the music industry had already made the first move. Back in 1997, a British rock band named Marillion raised more than $60,000 to fund their US tour.

Thanks to the success of their initiative, the band was able to market its subsequent albums Anoraknophobia and Marbles in a much better way. In film industry, two French producers Benjamin Pommeraud and Guillaume Colboc started an Internet campaign in 2004 to fund their project Demain la Veille and the duo managed to raise nearly $50,000 in three weeks. But the biggest success story of crowd funding was Age of Stupid, a documentary on climate change. Spanner Films, which produced the film, raised about $900,000 over a period of five years for this project and all this was possible because people had faith in the project. Moreover, if the contribution is above a certain limit, the con-

tributor even gets a credit as a co-producer and also a share in the profits, if there are any. Taking a cue from Onir and makers of Age of Stupid, a Telugu filmmaker Dakshin Srinivas, who had earlier made Aa Okkadu, is planning to raise `50 lakh through crowd funding for his upcoming film. “A lot of people liked my debut film, although it wasn’t a commercial success. I got a lot of messages from people who wanted to be part of my next project which is why I have decided to raise funds through crowd funding,” Dakshin Srinivas says. He has already sent the film’s script to Busan Film Festival and Rotterdam

Film Festival and if the organisers find the script impressive, not only will they fund the film but the film will be screened at the respective international film festivals. “Apart from these initiatives, I am also planning to raise funds from websites like Indiegogo.com. We are going to launch a huge campaign to create awareness about the project within a week. It’ll be a dream come true, if I can pull this off,” Dakshin Srinivas says. There’s no denying that crowd funding is a good alternative for indie filmmakers, although it may not completely replace the traditional ways of film financing. All you need is a great idea.

The band ‘Marrilion’ which pioneered the concept of crowd funding

NATION SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS FABRICATION

CBI restraints Ravi

Jaya pardons Sasikala

Sacrifice for a goddess

NEW DELHI: CBI issues restraint

PATIALA: Devotees wait in

order to prevent NRI businessman Ravi Rishi, an accused in the Tatra truck deal case, from leaving the country. CBI is investigating Army chief Gen VK Singh's allegation that he was offered bribe to clear Tatra truck contracts, over which Defence Minister AK Antony is also in the dock.

queues to sacrifice wine, chicken and goats at the Mata Kali Temple in Patiala on Saturday on the occasion of Durga Ashtami. An annual festival to worship goddess Durga, it is celebrated as a memory of the day when Durga came out victorious over the demon buffalo, Mahishasura.

CHENNAI: In a dramatic twist to the political opera that has been unfolding over the last 5 months, AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has ‘pardoned’ her long-time confidante VK Sasikala and revoked the disciplinary action that saw her expelled from the party in the first week of December.

BRICS position shaped on West Asia, Afghanistan Manish Chand

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NEW DELHI: Amid differing per-

Department of Post to set up 1,000 ATMs across six states NEW DELHI: The Department of Post (DoP) is planning to set up 1,000 automated teller machines (ATMs) across six states — Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu — under its ongoing modernisation plan, according to a top official. "We will start execution of our modern technology programme across six circles by the end of this year. This will help in people getting core banking facility etc. We plan to have 1,000 ATMs in a phased manner. The process for this will start by the yearend," Secretary (Posts) Manjula Parasher said. DoP has selected five major technology companies for five of its technology advancement projects. It has issued Letter of Intent to Infosys for two projects which are Rural System and Financial Services Integration, Tata Consultancy Services for Change Management, Sify for Network Integration and Reliance Communications Infrastructure for Data Centre. The Department plans to start execution of some of these projects by end of PTI this year.

ceptions, India played a crucial role in shaping the collective stance of the BRICS countries on the need for dialogue to resolve the festering crisis in West Asia and to push continued regional and international cooperation in stabilising Afghanistan. The Delhi Declaration at the end of the fourth BRICS summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa on Thursday supported moderation and dialogue in resolving the Iranian nuclear standoff and the Syrian crisis amid threats and sharp rhetoric emanating from Western capitals. Although there are sceptics who say the political content of BRICS remains thin, the New Delhi summit is by far the most ambitious one as it seeks to reinforce the economic heft of the emerging economies with calls for greater diplomatic clout in setting the international agenda. Well-informed sources said while each country has its own interests to safeguard, India is broadly satisfied with attempts at injecting political content on issues of immediate concern to its security and economic wellbeing. For example, there was no mention of Afghanistan in the earlier BRICS declarations and limited reference to West Asia in the 2011 Sanya declaration. On Iran, the BRICS countries collectively warned against allow-

File photo of President of People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao (L) and PM Manmohan Singh as they shake hands after lighting the traditional lamp to launch the India-China year of friendship on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in New Delhi. PTI ing the situation to escalate into conflict — a veiled reference to the speculated plan by the US-Israel to target Iranian nuclear facilities. In the restricted discussions between the leaders that preceded the plenary session, which was open to the media, there were intense discussions among the delegations of the five countries on these sensitive issues, informed sources said. There were differences of perception as well as con-

vergence as none of the BRICS countries wanted to openly defy the West by taking a confrontational stance. However, India took the lead in the discussions, with Russia and China agreeing that any escalation of the already tense situation in Iran will have corroding spillover effects on the global economy triggered by the rise in oil prices. The position on Iran is significant as it also calls for roping in

Tehran as a responsible member of the international community. This is bound to upset the US which has been trying to isolate the Iranian regime, Lalit Mansingh, a former foreign secretary and envoy to the US, told IANS. The escalation of the Iranian situation is bound to impact India, Russia and China in different ways. India gets nearly 10-12 per cent of its oil imports from Iran. China imports around 20 per cent of its oil requirements from Iran. Both China and Russia have extensive business interests in Iran. On Syria, India feels that the larger logic behind its vote on the UN resolution has been vindicated by the BRICS resolution which calls for “a Syria-backed democratic transition” in that country. Any flare-up in the Middle East will have additional complications for India as the region is home to over six million Indians who account for a bulk of $58 billion in remittances sent by overseas Indians. These concerns were reflected in the BRICS position on not letting transformation in the Middle East and North Africa as “a pretext to delay resolution of lasting conflicts but rather as an incentive to settle them, in particular the Arab-Israeli conflict". India played a proactive role in getting other BRICS leaders to advocate continued international engagement in Afghanistan against the backdrop of the phased pulldown of coalition troops in the vioIANS lence-torn country.

Rapped for ‘extrajudicial killings’ NEW DELHI: A top UN official called on India on Friday to investigate allegations of rampant extrajudicial killings and abolish a sweeping law that allows security forces to shoot on sight. Christof Heyns, a UN Special Rapporteur, issued the call after travelling for 12 days through insurgency-hit Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast, as well as Kerala, Gujarat and West Bengal. Heyns, the UN expert on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, urged the Indian government to set up a commission of

inquiry into widespread allegations of what he dubbed “so-called fake encounters". “Despite constitutional guarantees and a robust human rights

jurisprudence, extrajudicial killings are a matter of serious concern in India," Heyns said. In a statement he described “fake encounters” as: “A scene of a shootout is created in which people who have been targeted are projected as the aggressors who shot at the police and were then killed in self-defence." India must tackle a culture of impunity that protects troops, police and public officials from prosecution over illegal killings, custodial deaths and detentions, as well as improve rights for women and children, he added.

Heyns also urged the Indian government to repeal the harsh Armed Forces Special Powers Act, which gives authority to the army and paramilitary forces to kill suspected rebels, arrest people and destroy property. “In the northeastern states and Jammu and Kashmir, the armed forces have wide powers to employ lethal force," Heyns said, referring to the legislation. Such a law “has no role to play in a democracy and should be scrapped", he said. “It has become a symbol of excessive state power” and “clearly violates AFP international law".

WORLD SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

‘Friends of Syria’ in talks

Suu Kyi set to make history

More radiation for Chavez

ISTANBUL: Dozens of representa-

KAWHMU: Voters in Myanmar flocked

tives from Western and Arab countries were gathering for talks on Sunday in Istanbul aimed at pressuring Damascus to implement a peace plan by Kofi Annan to stop bloodshed in Syria. “We expect him to implement this plan immediately,” a spokesman for Annan, the author of the six-point peace plan, said on Friday.

to the polls on Sunday for elections expected to sweep opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for the first time as part of dramatic political reforms. A victory for Suu Kyi would cap a remarkable transformation for the icon, who spent most of the past 22 years locked up by the junta as a prisoner in her own home.

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez left for Cuba late on Saturday to undergo a second round of radiation therapy as part of his back-and-forth cancer treatment in Havana. State-controlled television showed the president boarding a plane at Maiquetia Airport accompanied by his daughter Maria Virginia and one of his grandchildren.

Deadly car bombs kill 13 and injure 500 in Thailand YALA: A series of car bombs killed 13 people and injured more than 500 in the deadliest attacks to hit the insurgency-torn far south of Thailand in recent years, officials said on Sunday. In an apparent escalation of their tactics, suspected militants on Saturday attacked a hotel in Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand and a popular destination for tourists from neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore. A car bomb in the basement triggered a fire which spread to a shopping mall within the Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel and killed three people, including a Malaysian tourist, according to the police. Songkhla provincial governor Grisada Boorach said 416 people were injured, mostly suffering from smoke inhalation, and 140 were still in hospital on Sunday. Until now Hat Yai and Songkhla province have been relatively untouched by the shadowy insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives in the neighbouring Muslim-dominated provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat since 2004. “There is no hint why they did this at this time,” Hat Yai police chief Colonel Khomgrit Srisong told AFP by telephone. “We’re questioning witnesses and the injured for more information.” The hotel bombing came about an hour after two car bombs minutes apart hit the town of Yala around midday as people were out shopping.

1. Thai firemen carry an injured man after a fire at the Lee Gardens Hotel in downtown Hat Yai. 2. Thai firemen stand outside the Lee Gardens Hotel and spray water to extinguish the fire. 3. Bomb squad members inspect the wreckage of a car at the scene of a car bomb blast. AFP/MERIKING TUAN DANIYA Those blasts killed 10 people and wounded 117 others, 29 of whom were still in hospital, said Colonel Pramote Promin, spokesman for the southern army region. National police chief General Priewpan Damapong said the hotel bombing was linked to the

Yala attack. “It was a car bomb and it’s related to the incident in Yala and I believe that it was the work of the same group,” he said in televised remarks. Colonel Pramote also said the attacks seemed similar. “The incident in Yala and Hat

Yai are similar in term of the type of operation and the period of time,” he said on TNN24 television. “In the south there are not many insurgent groups who operate like this.” A complex insurgency, without clearly stated aims, has plagued Thailand’s far south near

the border with Malaysia since 2004, claiming thousands of lives, both Buddhist and Muslim, with near-daily bomb or gun attacks. However, they are rarely as deadly as Saturday’s explosions. A string of shootings in Yala province left 10 people dead in August 2007, while nine people were killed by a bomb in a village in January last year, also in Yala. The insurgents are not thought to be part of a global jihad movement but are instead rebelling against a long history of perceived discrimination against ethnic-Malay Muslims by successive Thai governments. Struggling to quell the unrest, authorities have imposed emergency rule in the region, which rights campaigners say effectively gives the army legal immunity. The military has admitted that troops shot dead four Muslim villagers on their way to a funeral due to a “misunderstanding” in late January after apparently fearing they were under attack from militants. One of the region’s deadliest incidents occurred on October 25, 2004, when seven people were shot dead as security forces broke up a protest in the town of Tak Bai, and 78 more suffocated or were crushed to death in trucks while being transported to a detention centre. Rights groups have said the failure of Thai authorities to hold security forces to account over the deaths has fuelled further violence and alienation in AFP the southern region.

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Mali junta stops fighting in key town

One dead in Kenya attacks

BAMAKO: Mali junta head Captain Amadou Sanogo

MOMBASA: At least one person was killed and 14

has ordered the army “not to prolong” fighting in a key northern town as rampant Toureg rebels tighten their grip over swathes of the north. “Given the situation of the populations” near the battle zone “the Mali forces have decided not to prolong the fighting,” Sanogo said late on Saturday. Just minutes earlier the leader of last week’s coup had said, in a statement read by a journalist on state ORTM television, that the Malian army had fought off the Tuareg rebel assault. Sources close to the junta recognised that the order to stop fighting was in fact a decision to pull the government forces out of the area, following similar withdrawals form other parts of AFP the region in recent days.

others were wounded in attacks on a restaurant in the Kenyan city of Mombasa and a church gathering in the nearby town of Mtwapa, police said. In Mtwapa “what appears to be a grenade” was thrown at a Christian religious gathering injuring 12 people, Coast province police chief Aggrey Adoli told AFP. A second police source, who asked not to be named, said one of the 12 died from his injuries on his way to or on arrival at hospital. Adoli said that a second grenade was “hurled at a restaurant in Mombasa” and that three people, including one police officer, sustained minor AFP injuries.

he search is on in the US for the winners of the world’s biggest ever lottery jackpot — $640m (£400m). Three tickets have now been announced as sharing the massive prize, with the winners in the states of Maryland, Kansas and Illinois. Americans spent an estimated $1.5bn to enter the draw for the jackpot, which had reached the record level because no-one had matched the winning numbers since the end of January. Forty-two states took part in the draw. The numbers drawn on Friday night were 2, 4, 23, 38, 46, and the Mega Ball was 23. Mike Lang, a spokesman for the Illinois Lottery, said his state’s ticket was sold in the town of Red Bud, near St Louis.

COMMENT SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Images must match stories

Why this bias?

like your paper and I enjoy most of the articles that come in it. But I have a serious issue with the taking of stills from Hollywood movies for illustrative purposes along with stories that discuss topics about India. Why a picture from Monster-in-law with story on mums-in-law in India? Franklin Xavier Secunderabad

am glad that Fabrice Muamba is making good recovery. It has been a shocking week for the football world. I remember reading in the papers that a player in Bangalore collapsed and died on the field, as there was no medical facility on the ground. This does not happen in cricket. Palani Venkatesh Yousufguda

EDITORIALS

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wonder about Telugu filmdom's obsession with remakes. Now there's Gabbar Singh, Dabangg's remake. Is it not a blatant admission that, “Yes, we devoid of imagination. We can't think on our own and therefore we need stories from other film industries”? What a shame! Megha Mishra Banjara Hills

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EDITORIALS EARTH HOUR tokenism not enough Not to be left behind in the global green campaign, Indian urban centres too have pitched in by organising programmes for the Earth Hour — a step in the right direction. However, we are stuck at the single step for about a decade now as government and private pursuit of progress continues to wreak havoc on the environment. The Central and state governments continue to block high-profile projects in full media glare, only to backtrack later via some legal loophole in a low-profile manner. More greenery goes under the axe to make space for development, little is done to replenish it; let alone attempt to bring about accountability. Concrete jungles keep expanding; earthmovers rape the earth for minerals; industries spew toxins into the air and poison the waters; trawlers scrape the ocean beds dry. And for their part, the civil society keeps organising seminars and conferences, and of course, ‘green runs’. A post-event visit to any of these ‘run’ venues will startle you with the amount of plastic waste strewn around in the form of water bottles and campaign materials. We still keep littering our roads with wrappers and continue to waste precious water even in the heights of drought. The massive waste of electricity on billboards and allnight neon sign boards in our cities is nothing short of mindless arrogance. Can’t help but quote Gandhi — “Be the change you want to see.”

WHY WE LOVE... Mario Balotelli There’s no one in football at the moment who can pick a fight with his own teammate and then minutes later lash in a curler that defies belief. The bad boy of English football is a cures and blessing... all in one.

Pragmatism must power progress From the Hip SYED SHOAIB

f the world’s libraries, the most famous is perhaps the Library of Alexandria. It had the world’s knowledge under its roof in all possible languages in which written material was available during those times. It ceased to be in an ‘accidental’ fire. The librarians went to book fairs as far as Rome and Rhodes to rebuild the collection of books. Obviously these books could not have been in hieroglyphs, yet they were highly valued in the library of Alexandria. And this was in the 3rd century BC. It is rather strange that in 2012 newspapers

are banned from public libraries because they are written in a particular language in West Bengal. Despite the growing reliance on IT for getting information in today’s world, for a vast majority of India’s population the daily newspaper is still the only window to the world. It is also the reader’s prerogative to choose the language in which he/she wishes to get news from. It is incidental that English came to Indian shores and it is a piece of luck for us that today it has become the predominant language of communication in the world. It also is a fact that English did not leave the country with the British and continued to thrive here because it was so placed to fulfil a dire need to have a common acceptable language to communicate among peoples in a land where flourish hundreds of languages and dialects. English has

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free... Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. Rabindranath Tagore become a second tongue to most Indians and an acceptable lingua franca. It is perhaps the discomfort of the existence side by side of a language that one does not know and is mostly associated with the educated urban elite that causes this mistrust of the language and the clamour for banning it. English newspaper banning is symbolic of this unrest. Mamata Didi is playing

to the gallery by stoking insecurities and using them to take centre stage. It would have been to her credit had she made efforts to bring up the schools and fostered the study of the English language in them to a level where the mistrust of the language would be banned. Today it is English newspapers in public libraries; tomorrow it could be books in the language. Are we planning to take our people backward in time? The growth in knowledge is so fast and furious that by the time it is translated into the local language, it would have become outdated. Pretending to dislike English and prevent its flourishing is more of a whim, a populist ploy bordering on eccentricity. And this is happening in the land of Rabindranath Tagore. The writer works for Postnoon.

BUSINESS SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Canada clears Ranbaxy pill

anbaxy Laboratories today said it has received approval from the Health Canada to manufacture and market its generic RANRosuvastatin tablets used for lowering cholesterol in the Canadian market. RAN-Rosuvastatin tablets are generic version of Astra Zeneca's Crestor tablets.

Banks approve AI proposal

oIn a big boost to its precarious financial position, Air India's Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP) has been approved by a consortium of banks, which may enable the ailing carrier save several hundred crore in the first year itself. As part of the FRP, Air India signed four agreements with the SBI-led consortium late last evening.

Lanka tax to hit Indian cos

n a move that will impact Indian auto exporters to the island nation, Sri Lanka on Saturday raised tariffs on vehicle imports to curb high import expenditure and the fuel bill. The new manufacturing levy will come into force from today and affect Indian brands of motor vehicles which dominate the island.

Shopping made easy With the Internet penetration in the country at around 10 per cent, there is tremendous potential for the growth of e-commerce that can facilitate selling merchandise and services PRUDHVI RAJU K

prudhvi.k@postnoon.com

ho doesn’t love to shop, especially when products are up for grabs at discounted rates? But considering the heavy footfalls at most malls today leading to serpentine queues at billing counters and heavy traffic, stepping out for some retail therapy can be nightmarish. What if you could have a pick of some of your favourite products at the click of a button, minus all the hassle of fighting through a sea of people? Or for that matter sell an old gadget without having to call a dozen friends or putting out a classified for it? This is where e-commerce steps in as your saviour. Internet penetration in the country is around 10 per cent, compared to 81 per cent in the US and 36 per cent in China. While India accounts for a whopping 17 per cent of the world population, merely 4 per cent of Internet users in the world are from the country. There is a lot of potential for the growth of internet usage and also e-commerce. It is this that has made India the fastest growing e-commerce market in the world. To tap the growing market, many national and international players are launching at least four e-commerce sites of different types every week. The market includes different sites like general sites (Futurebazaar), discount site (Snapdeal) or a vertical specific site (Myntra). This staggering growth (35 per cent CAGR) also broke a stereotype that Indians do not buy anything without actually experiencing the product. Many critics said Indians treat shopping as an experience and as entertainment with the spread of the mall culture. “Digital commerce also provides a shopping experience, though different from the mall. Customers can compare prices across stores; get richer knowl-

Number of Internet users million

edge about products with customer reviews, user ratings and the high-adrenaline experience of real-time deals. This experience can spread across various segments,” said Kashyap Deorah, president, FutureBazaar.com. There were various reports that people go to a website to research online rather than buying there. “However, with many discounted sites, there is a growing reverse trend as well of lookoffline-buy-online, especially in categories where the customer perceives online prices are lower,” he said. The introduction of Cash on Delivery (COD) has played a crucial role in the growth of e-commerce. It has become a solution for the people who do not have credit/debit cards and some who have security concerns giving their details online. “A lot of people earn their money in cash and want to spend in cash. Around 65 per cent of our sales are driven by COD and the rest is evenly split in card payments and net-banking. Only 10 per cent of the customers who order through COD return their products. The costs incurred are ignorable, compared to the sales generated by this payment mode,” said Mukesh Bansal, founder and CEO, Myntra.com. Many of the e-commerce companies are also offering 30-

Drivers of e-commerce WHAT Home, Electronics, Jewellery, Apparels, Books, Fashion, Kids and Gifts

WHICH Delhi NCR, Greater Mumbai, Bangalore-Hyderabad-Chennai triangle, and Kolkata Tier-2 cities in Gujarat and Maharashtra

WHO Young professionals, 25-35 earning Indians Migrants are more open to it than locals

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Number of e-commerce users Around million

Current e-commerce market size $ billion

Market to reach in next 2-3 years $ billion

Market by 2024-25 $ billion

125 $260 billion

Current growth rate % CAGR

Projected growth rate in next three years % CAGR

day return policies, enabling customers to return the product if it is not to their liking. “We believe COD will continue to take a major part of online transactions and we are trying our best to make it as efficient as possible,” Mukesh added. Unlike traditional channels, sale in e-commerce is not the last step of the supply chain but indeed one of the first steps. The whole process of supply begins from the moment a customer orders the product online. Major e-commerce companies are trying to build their own warehouses in major cities

to stock the products for faster delivery. They are also trying to build their own delivery networks for cost efficient distribution. However, there are concerns that e-commerce would take a pie of offline stores. “It is premature to say that online shopping is snatching the brick-and-mortar pie. Travel and books are the only two categories where a dent has been made in the brick-andmortar pie. In other categories, it is addressing new consumption. Offline shops selling media (books, music, movies) will be affected because of low cost of

fulfilment and better price elasticity,” said Kashyap. “The e-commerce players are offering discounts at their own peril in mobiles and electronics for better sales. Unless e-commerce provides a valueadded service and makes the industry distribution cost more efficient, selling electronics is not sustainable with discounts,” he said. Stating that online shopping portals will take a share off offline sales is not true however. “Some websites like Snapdeal are promoting offline sales from online. Snapdeal has become an additional channel of sales where the offline stores can promote and sell the merchandise to millions of online customers that is otherwise not accessible to them,” said Kunal Bahl, founder and CEO, snapdeal.com. Online shopping portals like e-bay and Junglee by Amazon are some of the international players trying to make it big in the Indian market. This itself is proof of the success of e-commerce in the country. According to industry estimates the e-commerce market is likely to touch $24 billion mark (more than double) in the next three years.

KIDS SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

She emerged victorious Athena was a harmonius blend power and wisdom. There are a lot of lessons we can learn from her story ROS

By Mini Singh

WHO

Athena

WHAT

Goddess of Wisdom

BORN

Zeus and Metis

SYMBOL

Owl and Aegis

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FEATURES

Athena was born as an adult, completely dressed as well as wearing an armour. She is Zeus’s favourite daughter. The city Athens is named after her. Athena invented the horsebit, enabling people to tame and use horses for the first time. Athena is rational, intelligent, and a powerful defender in war; but is also a potent peacemaker. She is also the protectress of civilised life and agriculture. One could also say she is the goddess of the creative arts.

STORIES

Birth of Athena: Do you remember the stories of how insecure Uranus and Cronus were about losing their power as rulers of the universe? Well, it’s not just people who get insecure; but also the gods — especially when they have grabbed that power from someone else, probably their dad! (We’re all nice to our dads, aren’t we?) They feel they have to constantly look over their shoulder in case there is someone else waiting to just snatch away their supremacy. Well, the strange story of Athena’s birth has to do with her dad Zeus’s fear about losing his authority over the universe. Metis was the Titan goddess of Wisdom, who had given Zeus a special wine that he served to his father Cronus, which resulted in Cronus vomiting out all of Zeus’s older siblings. Later, when Zeus realised that Metis was going to have his baby, he worried about Gaia’s prophecy that any son born to him from Metis would be more powerful than him and would overthrow his rule. Gaia had made this prophecy because she was unhappy about Zeus’s heavyhanded rule. Well, following the example of his dad, he did what any insecure god would do — he went right ahead and swallowed Metis along with her unborn child. (Talk about like father like son!) Not to be intimidated by his actions, Metis went right ahead

and busied herself with fashioning a shield and an armour for her child. (That’s one helluva positive attitude!) Later, after a really, really long time; when Zeus was not even thinking about the people he had swallowed, he got a splitting headache. Eventually, when he couldn’t take it any longer; he asked Hermes, the messenger of gods, for help. Hermes very helpfully split open Zeus’s forehead open with a golden axe. And surprise, surprise! From Zeus’s forehead emerged the bright-eyed, fully-grown beauty Athena, complete with armour and shield. Athena was a strong goddess who Zeus grew to trust deeply. Eventually, Athena would become Zeus’s most trusted advisor.

LESSONS:

Don’t let circumstances defeat you: Metis did not want to be with Zeus in the first place, but relented later. Then, after she was pregnant and needed a lot of kindness, Zeus just swallowed her up. Metis had every right to cry and be angry and bitter. But what did she do? She just got herself busy in getting things ready for her daughter. Metis did not feel sorry for herself, and chose to make the best of the worst circumstances, instead. We all have a choice to decide how we will behave when things get difficult. Metis, in Greek mythology means wisKAREN

dom, skill and craft — qualities that her daughter also imbibed. Sometimes our fears are unfounded, and make us do dumb things: As it turns out, Zeus needn’t have worried so much about Metis’s child taking away his power. So all the swallowing and headaches were pretty pointless. He could have avoided all of that and been happy if he hadn’t been so scared. Not to mention that he missed watching his daughter grow up to be a wise and lovely goddess!

CITY IN PICTURES SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

EARTH HOUR

2012 City youngsters participated heartily in the world’s single largest campaign for the planet Rahul Ramakrishna & Sudeshna Koka feedback@postnoon.com

s the clock struck 8.30pm last evening the usually bright Necklace slipped into semi darkness with all electric lamps winking out to join the rest of the world observing the Earth Hour — a bid to highlight environment issues and increasing carbon footprint in atmosphere. Thousands participated in the Earth Hour and pledged at various venues across the City to help reduce carbon emission. A large number of youth flocked to Necklace Road, where a number of candles were lit and oaths taken to save the environment. “We want to sustain our future. By participating in Earth Hour we have

started to do our bit and we have a long way to go,” said Megha G, from ISAAC. Families and children also participated in the event. “This is that time of year when we reflect upon the new resolutions we make to protect the environment. I want my children to become sensitive towards the issue hence I bought them here,” says Sridhar K, a marketing executive. Elsewhere, people were seen actively participating in a play staged at the Marriott Hotel highlighting the importance and impact of Earth Hour. People from all walks of life were in attendance at the play presented by Octopus Productions. Siddharth Ranjan, director of an ad-agency said, “what we need to learn from the Earth Hour is not

just to switch off lights for a certain period of time. We need to be responsible about our power consumption and the effects it has on the planet.” “Aptly titled, ‘I will if you will’, is the kind of attitude we have towards any little thing we do for the environment. I think following the Earth Hour is a great initiative taken up by the people of our city. The need for awareness on issues like carbon gas emissions, global warming, and the effect we have over the planet is very important,” said Rajeev K, a banker. All in all, it was a welcome effort taken by Hyderabadis to spread awareness and follow what little resolutions they have made to collectively contribute for a better environment.

N SHIVA KUMAR

ART AND CULTURE SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Show closure angers artists

360 degree art spaces

NEW DELHI: Progressive artists and

NEW DELHI: Galleries in India are mov-

members of the intelligentsia have expressed outrage over the forcible closure earlier this week of an exhibition of gay photographs by noted lensman Sunil Gupta at the Alliance Francaise in the capital as part of the Francophonie Week. The show which opened March 23 was inaugurated by activist Aruna Roy.

ing beyond mere selling of art. They are now integrated spaces which teach art, conduct residencies for artists, sell handicrafts and even offer a quick bite to the tired soul. Their number is steadily rising in the capital and around the country, with both private and public support.

Calgary forum discusses art CALGARY: A forum in Calgary put

the spotlight on arts and culture platforms during this provincial election. ArtsVote Calgary believes art is an integral part of life in the city, but while many candidates touted promises of increases in arts funding, some believe arts in this province are already thriving.

Cambodia’s jewel

eaturing works by Alok Bal, Avijit Dutta, Binoy Verghese, Birendra Pani, Chandra Bhattacharya, Dileep Sharma, George Martin PJ, Pratul Dash, R Balasubramaniam,Sudhanshu Sutar, Swaroop Mukherji. The exhibition titled Angkor Wat: An Indian Perspective will begin on

April 4. The exhibition consists of paintings by 11 young artists inspired by the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. The travelling show, which is going to be exhibited pan India under the aegis of Welcome Art has already travelled through Kolkata, Chennai and Jaipur. The show was envisaged by eminent painters,

Opening Preview: Monday, April 2 at 7pm Place: Hyder Mahal, ITC Grand Kakatiya, Begumpet Show continues at Kalakriti Art Gallery When : April 4 – April 23 at 11am – 7pm

Swaroop Mukherji and Avijit Dutta. The emphasis was to revive the dying ‘guru – shishya’ mode of learning while seeking resonances between Cambodia and Indian Art and Cultures. Under the tutelage of ‘Guru’ Prabhakar Kolte — eminent painter and art historian, supported by Aditya Bajoria, these

11 artists had travelled to Cambodia to study the Angkor temples and record their experiences on canvas. This thought and the experiences constituting this tremendous artistic quest have been documented in a book titled Angkor Wat: An Indian Perspective, which was released at the first exhibition in Kolkata.

ENVIRONMENT SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

A dying star

Reaching for the stars

CALIFORNIA: Researchers using NASA’s

Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have captured an infrared image of the last exhalations of a dying sun like star. The object observed by SOFIA, planetary nebula Minkowski 2-9, or M2-9 for short, is seen in a three colour composite image.

iant cacti seem to reach for the stars in a newly released longexposure picture taken from Isla de Pescado, an “island” within the Bolivian salt flats of Salar de Uyuni. The salar is the world’s largest expanse of salt flats, covering roughly 3,100 square miles of the high Andean plateau called the Altiplano, more than 11,800 feet (3,600 meters) above sea level.

For the environment

or the first time, heads of environmental, biodiversity and natural resources agencies from across the world have met with heads of law enforcement agencies to craft a global compliance and enforcement strategy for environmental security. The International Chiefs of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Summit was held in Lyon, France this week. N SHIVA KUMAR

Dumpyard of the city

Jawaharnagar has active volcanoes which spew no lava, but billow a killer smoke that has been poisioning the village’s air, water and land for a decade RAHUL RAMAKRISHNA

rahul.r@postnoon.com

here’s a perpetual smog in Jawaharnagar, particularly in places near the dumpyard where waste from the capital city is brought and disposed of. In the mornings it’s so worse in this village in Ranga Reddy district that you cannot clearly see a person two feet before you. You can sense the smog even in the night, for it bears an acrid, unbearable stench. At the dumpyard you will

find garbage piles as tall as hillocks from which billow smoke caused by the rotting of the biodegradable waste. It’s like active volcanoes that roll up smoke and lava that keep people living nearby on their toes. Here the difference is that there’s no lava, but there’s smoke that has been poisoning Jawaharnagar’s air, water and land for a decade. The dumpyard is operated by the Ramky Group, which is in-charge of the waste management here since 2009. However, no waste management has been happening here for the past two years. Officials have explanations about what’s causing the smog, but there’s no solution to end the suffering of the people living

here breathing this toxic air. Several residents here have relocated, but those who do not have the means to do that stick on, fully aware that they are risking their health and lives. B Santa Bai, a resident here, says, “Our children have developed rashes and boils on their skin. It is not safe for babies or pregnant women to live in this

area and there are no hospitals in the immediate vicinity.” And some have lost their loved ones. One among them is Khuteja Begum whose six-yearold son Muzzamir died due to health complications caused by the pollution. “People do not go out in the morning scared of that fog,” she says. “Many here suffer from breathing problems and asthma. We have complained so many times but to no avail.” Yet, the suffering of the people and the deaths seem to have no effect upon the authorities. There’s an even more shocking sight: like monks atop hills, ragpickers sitting atop stinking piles of garbage setting an early date with death. It’s very sad, for

these people wear no protection, even that of a flimsy surgical mask; and have no representation. “We are not considered labourers,” says Bheemalingappa, a ragpicker for 13 years. “We earn from what we get from the garbage. We do not ask for compensation, we only ask for a little land before we are evicted to some other part of the city’s outskirts.” People who have been living here for long remember Jawaharnagar as a village of lakes and wells. Now, some of these waterbodies have dried up, while some have become toxic black pools. Living here is a gamble which the residents are bound to lose.

FOOD SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Mojo smoothies in UK

Cutting cost for profit

LONDON: New UK start-up business, Mojo Smoothies, has launched a range of small batch gourmet smoothies under the same name. The company has introduced three flavours in March, with three more to follow in May. These include pineapple/ banana/ coconut, strawberry/ cranberry/golden kiwi and mandarin/guava and are made from 100% juices and purees.

Raspberries price rise

hile European frozen raspberry prices remain depressed, those for Chilean product have taken an upturn off the back of lower production this year. Felipe Rosas of R Consulting told Foodnews that production was down 15 on last year’s esti per cent estimated at 55 000-58 000 tonnes.

BEIJING: Sky people Fruit Juice Inc is planning to introduce price cuts for some of its fruit juice beverages after recording a sharp decline in yearly profits The company, which produces and processes apple, kiwi and pear juice concentrates, saw net income fall 38% to $13.2 million in 2011 (2010: $21.2 million), hurt by raw material costs and unexpected weather conditions during the harvest season.

Let’s talk wine There is food talk and cheese talk so why not wine talk? Here’s a list of terms you will often hear a wine connoisseur use

SHAMITA SINGHA

feedback@postnoon.com

any people are bewildered or even laugh at the silly sounding lingo that wine experts use to describe a wine. Experts who have a very developed a keen sense of smell and taste are often able to pick up hints and nuances in a wine that most of us may not be able to. And of course, their extreme love and passion for wine makes their language even more eloquent while talking about a wine. I always try and use slightly easier terms while talking to people about wine, most of them are used to describe food. After all wine does comprise more than 200 chemical compounds, many of which are identical or similar to those found in fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, etc. For example molecules that give bananas or chocolates their taste, are there in wine too. So nothing extra or artificial is ever added to a wine. These descriptions are of molecules that naturally show up in a wine and keep developing flavours throughout its life, right from the vineyard to the bottle. So now that food flavour descriptions have been explained, there are still a few more wine terms that need explaining. Here you go, these terms are not all that confusing after all. But behind all this wine talk is just a bottle of wine, waiting to be cooled down and cracked open with friends who want to chat and be happy.

Acidity- Is that mouthwatering, citrus feeling in the wine

Aroma- Smell of the wine

Barrel fermented- These wines are fermented in oak barrels instead of stainless steel tanks, thus giving the wine a more oaky flavour.

Body- The weight of the wine or the heaviness of it on your palate — which ranges from light, medium to full. Bouquet:- Compilation of smells in a wine that are

derived from wine making techniques, barrel aging and bottle aging. n

Character- Pertains to the attribute of the grape variety used in the wine. For eg: The characteristics of a chardonnay are distinctly different from a riesling grape variety.

Complex- Complimentary term used for a wine that displays layered aromas, flavours and textures.

Cooked- A wine that has been stored in extreme

temperatures spoils. So then it’s a cooked wine. n

Corked- A wine that is off tasting and has been ruined by mouldy smells from an infected cork.

Dry- Is the opposite of sweet. A dry wine has no level of sweetness in it.

Finish or length- The after taste of a wine. The lingering flavour of a wine on your tongue after it has been swallowed. It can be a short finish or long finish.

Legs- The long, thin lines of clear liquid visible inside the glass as it coats the wine glass and drips down after you have swirled the wine in the glass.

when you drink strong tea. n

Terroir- French term for combination of climatic and soil conditions for grape growing.

Méthode champenoiseFrench term for the traditional method of making French champagne.

Vintage- The year on the bottle, which denotes the year in which the grapes were harvested.

Tannins- Found only in red wine. Is more something you feel in your mouth rather than taste. It’s a puckering feeling on the sides or back of your mouth. Same feeling

Viticulture- The study, science and practice of grape growing.

Shamita Singha is a wine enthusiast-turned-wine taster

FOOD SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Chutney Chicken

INGREDIENTS Salad Tea, Sandwiches

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DIRECTIONS

300 gms of chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ½ cup finely diced celery 3 tablespoon(s) finely diced red onion 4 tablespoon(s) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup(s) walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/3 cup(s) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoon(s) of mango-ginger chutney 16 slice(s) very thin white bread 4 tablespoon(s) butter

In a large pot of boiling salted water, simmer chicken 15 to 20 minutes, or just until cooked through. Drain and transfer to a plate to cool for 10 minutes. l Thinly slice chicken into strips, then finely chop it. Season with salt and pepper. l Toss chicken with celery, onion, parsley, and walnuts. In another bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chutney. Add to chicken mixture and blend well. Place approximately 1/2 cup chicken salad on each slice of bread. Butter the remaining slices and place on top of chicken salad. Trim crusts to make even squares. Slice sandwiches in half to form 16 triangles. (Sandwiches may be made to this point up to an hour ahead. Cover with damp paper towels and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.) l

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

½ cup of vegetable oil 2 large onions chopped 1 kg of chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 110 gms of feta cheese, crumbled 4 eggs, lightly beaten salt and pepper Pastry strips 1.5 kg butter

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Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions until softened. Mix in spinach, dill and flour. Cook approximately 10 minutes, or until most of the moisture has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Mix in feta cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.

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25 fresh jalapeno peppers 5 gms of cream cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 kg bacon

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Cut stems off peppers and cut them all in half-longways. Remove seeds from peppers. Fill each pepper with cream cheese and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Wrap ½ slice of bacon around each pepper half. Place on baking sheets and place in 450 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked. Remove and serve when cooled.

Noor’s Kitchen NOOR JAFRI Ingredients 1. Chicken cut - 500 gms 2. Hung curd - 2 tbsp 3. Kothmeer - 2 big bunches 4. Garlic - One whole 5. Green chillies - 4 to 6 6. Red chilli flakes - 1 tsp 7. Lemon Juice - half tsp 8. Turmeric powder - half tsp 9. Oil - 2 to 3 tbsp 10. Kothmeer and green chillies (sepa-

rate) - for garnishing 11 Phool chakri ( Star Anise ) 12. Salt - to taste.

1. Clean, dry and deep fry the koth-

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Procedure

Lay the pastry strips flat and brush with butter. Place a small amount of spinach mixture onto each piece of dough. Fold the pastry strips into triangles around the mixture. Brush with butter. Place the filled pastry triangles on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown.

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Roast Beef Canapes

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Teekha Murgh Masala

30cm-long baguette bread olive oil cooking spray 200g sliced rare roast beef, cut into strips 200g roasted red capsicum, thinly sliced

meer leaves, green chillies, garlic and grind them into a fine paste. Clean and marinate the chicken pieces with the masala paste, lemon juice turmeric (haldi) powder, hung curd and salt for at least 1 to 2 hours. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and switch off the gas add one star anise (phool chakri), red chilli flakes to it, and immediately mix the marinated chicken in it. Switch on the gas, cook on slow fire till chicken is soft and tender. Garnish it with kothmeer and slit green chillies and serve hot.

Chef’s note: It is a light dish, simple to prepare, less oil but hot and spicy preparation. Low on calorie count.

DIRECTIONS l

Preheat oven to 180°C. Trim ends from bread. Cut into 24, 5mm-thick slices. Place bread slices, in a single layer, on 2 oven trays. Spray with oil. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, swapping trays over halfway through cooking, or until light golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Top each bread slice with roast beef. Dollop with horseradish mayonnaise and top with capsicum. Season with pepper. Serve immediately. COMPILED BY SANA MIRZA

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HISTORY SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

March 31

April 5

1993 - Brandon Lee was killed accidentally while filming a movie.

1614 - American Indian Pocahontas married English colonist John Rolfe in Virginia.

April 4 April 1

1949 - Twelve nations signed a treaty to create The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

1778 - Oliver Pollock, a New Orleans businessman, created the “$” symbol.

April 4

April 1

1887 - Susanna M Salter became mayor of Argonia, KS, making her the first woman mayor in the US.

1872 - The first edition of The Standard was published.

March 31

April 2 1902 - The first motion picture theatre opened in Los Angeles with the name Electric Theatre.

1889 - In Paris, the Eiffel Tower officially opened.

April 2

April 3

1990 - Iraqi President Saddam Hussein threatened to incinerate half of Israel with chemical weapons if Israel joined a conspiracy against Iraq.

1968 - Martin Luther King Jr delivered his “mountaintop” speech just 24 hours before he was assassinated.

April 3 1969 - Jim Morrison was arrested by the FBI for interstate flight, which stemmed from obscenity charges after a Miami concert.

SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

A grand exhibit Nindi Priya

Unnati & Abhishek

Swancy Paulina DEEPAK DESHPANDE

Actress Reshma launched the Prayas Expo 2012. The exhibition put on display arts, crafts, apparel and jewellery from around India

Dj Jay, Sushma, Violaja & Abhay

Pub Hoppin’

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

Whether it’s Ladies Night or Pub Night at Kismet, it’s always buzzing with life. Last night, party-goers spent the night toasting to good music

Under the spell Alina & Afreen

Bharat with friends

Neha & Subit

Kaavya Muralidhar from the Chirec Public School wins Hyderabad city finale of the HDFC Life Spell Bee, India Spells 2012.

CINEMA SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

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Eega’s audio launched

he audio launch of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Eega was a starstudded ceremony with several top actors from Telugu film fraternity gracing the event. Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, NTR, Prabhas, Ravi Teja, Sunil, Rana, Dasari Narayana Rao, Gunnam Gangaraju, Allu Aravind. BVSN Prasad and Shyam Prasad Reddy were some of the guests present at the audio launch along with the entire cast and crew of the film. Rajamouli thanked the crowd for attending the event and promised that he would reveal more about the film closer to its release date. The audio launch was replete with interesting comedy skits which were modelled around the film’s theme. Nani, Samantha and Sudeep have played the lead roles in this film and MM Keeravani has composed the music.

fter Mumaith Khan and Shweta Bhardwaj, Puri Jagannadh is all set to introduce a Brazilian model in an item number in his upcoming film Devudu Chesina Manushulu. Her name is Gabriela Bertante and she was one of the contestants in the Kingfisher Calendar Hunt a couple of years ago. Of late, she has been anchoring a popular show for MTV. The item

number is now being shot in Bangkok. Co-incidentally, RGV had roped in another Brazilian model Nathalia Kaur for an item number in Department and now Jagannadh seems to be following a similar path. Devudu Chesina Manushulu has Ravi Teja and Ileana in lead roles. BVSN Prasad is producing the film, while Raghu Kunche is composing the music. The film is expected to hit the screens in June this year.

Endhukante Premanta set to release in May

am, Tamannaah starrer Endhukante Premanta is all set to hit the screens on May 31. The film is being directed by A Karunakaran and Sravanthi Ravikishore is producing the film. It’s touted to be the most expensive film in Ram’s career. Most part of the film was shot in France, Switzerland and recently the film unit wrapped up a major schedule in Vizag. Endhukante Premanta is a bilingual film and the Tamil version has been titled as Yen Endraal Kadhal Enben. “There’s a lot of difference between these 2 films...the dialogues r Not just literal translations & a cpl of scenes hv been shot differently. I’m guessing this is one of the most Genuine Attempts in recent times to make it a proper Telugu & Tamil bi-lingual film on a Lavish scale!(sic)” Ram posted on Twitter. GV Prakash has composed the music and the audio is expected to hit the stands in the first half of May. Kona Venkat has written the film’s script and he’s also playing a role in the film.

CINEMA SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

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My director susi has been kind to me. Has given me time to rest finally !

My masi turns sixty today! She was ms.india in 1969! http://yfrog.com/oc4szmdj

Another batch of actors graduate today from our acting school @actorprepares. May they all become stars of Tomorrow.:)

Started Lamaze classes with Dr Rita Shah.A must do,very insightful.Fun to work out with pregnant women all around.quite a cute site! ha!

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Inspite of me being on earth I still love the sun becos its brighter nd hotter

T 699 - Interesting day at Soccer .. ups and downs and edge of seat tension as the teams come up from behind to win .. Phew !!

Last night we had a Fabulous music release of TEZZ in Delhi! With @ajaydevgn anil Kapoor & Kangana!

Hmmm. Last day b4 I flip the page on my fav shot on the Dabboo Ratnani 2012 calender! @Riteishd lookin SMOKIN HOT!!! :-)

Parineeti Chopra now eyeing IIFA award

ctress Priyanka Chopra’s younger sister Parineeti Chopra, who bagged 10 best debutante actress awards for her role in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, is looking forward to winning an IIFA award too. The 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards celebration has started with the film fraternity voting for the winners. “Like you all know, this is my first IIFA. Till now every year I used to hear my sister (actress Priyanka Chopra) saying that I am going here and I am going there. This year I am getting a

chance to go somewhere, I am very, very excited,” the 23-year-old said at the IIFA Voting Weekend. “No one is telling me where are we going, but I know I am going somewhere. Till now I have got all the awards and I am now waiting for the IIFA. I hope I get that as well and then I’ll throw a huge party,” she added. The actor is so happy to have won so many awards that she counts them everyday. “Daily I count all of them to ensure that they are still there. Till now I have 10 and I am hoping that I also get IIFA,” said Parineeti.

Parineeti played Delhi girl Dimple in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl and feesl happy when people identify her by her character name. “Today less people know me as Parineeti and more call me Dimple, which I think is a good thing. When you remember the name of the character and don’t remember the real name of the actor, it is a good thing. You don’t say Shah Rukh - Kajol, you say Raj-Simran. So I am very happy,” said the actor. Parineeti’s next is Yash Raj’s Ishaqzaade, in which she is paired with Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun. IANS

John calls himself ‘item producer’

ohn Abraham has done a promotional video titled Rum Whisky for his first production venture Vicky Donor, and describes himself as an “item producer”. “I did the song for fun. In this song I am not only the item boy, but I am the producer also. It’s important to understand that I am the driver of this film in a way,” the 39-year-old said. Releasing April 20, Vicky Donor stars veejay-turnedactor Ayushman Khurana and TV actor Yami Gautam

in the lead roles. John says he chose to stay out of the cast of the film about sperm donors because he wanted to test himself as a producer. “I am taking this role very seriously because you must have seen that actors usually star in their own films and then they produce it. It is my first film and I am not starring in it. I have cast newcomers because I wanted to see how effective I am as a producIANS er,” said John.

Confident Housefull 2 will be a hit: Sajid

irector Sajid Khan, whose third directorial venture Housefull 2 is ready to hit the screens, says he is confident the film will be a blockbuster as he makes films by placing himself in the audience’s seat. “Only a good film will work. If my film is not good then it will not work beyond

Monday. But I can say it with a lot of confidence that this film is a blockbuster. I am not saying this because this is my film but because I have made this film according to the audience. Every film I make, I make it as an audience,” the 40-year-old said here at a promotional event for Housefull 2. IANS

CINEMA SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Shilpa Shetty enjoying her pregnancy

ctor Shilpa Shetty is enjoying every phase of being pregnant and loves being pampered by all. The actor, who married London-based Raj Kundra in 2009, announced her pregnancy on Twitter in December 2011, calling it the “most beautiful phase” of her life. “Thank you all so much for all the love and good wishes. Gods grace, all going very well. The best part of pregnancy is that everyone is so nice to u! So much love and pampering all around. Bad part everyone feeds u so much,” tweeted the actress who is expecting her first IANS baby in May.

Kishoreda’s songs evergreen, Jhumroo will work: Shweta V actor Shweta Gulati is a die-hard Kishore Kumar fan and says his songs have such flavour that they are not time-bound. She is confident that her musical comedy Jhumroo, based on the legend’s work, will strike a chord with the audiences. “I love Kishoreda’s music. I do not think there is anyone in the country who does not love his songs. We all grew up listening to his songs and generations to come will listen to them as well. His songs are evergreen,” Shweta said. The actor is currently busy rehearsing for the musical comedy Jhumroo that celebrates the spirit of Kishore Kumar’s songs. “Jhumroo is a complete family entertainer. I play the lead, Meena, opposite actor Gaurav Gera. The story is about Bhola, a Kishore Kumar fan who is madly in love with Meena. Both of them are colleagues. She does not like him much but eventually falls in love with him once she comes to know he is an amazing person,” said the actor. “With a well-written script, Kishoreda’s music, lot of special effects, I am sure the audience will like it and they will come out with a smile on their faces after watching it,” added the 32-year-old, who left her

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KAHANI Sujoy Ghosh elated A

ctor Vidya Balan’s Kahaani has set a new record by attracting crowds in its fourth week and director Sujoy Ghosh thanks everyone for appreciating this dark thriller about a woman’s hunt for her miss-

ing husband. The film has reportedly reached the `50 crore-mark since its release March 9. Made at a small budget of `8 crore, the film’s collections show that it’s a bumper hit of the first quarter of the year. Despite no skin show and no glam-

our, the film has rocked the box office. “Thank you again for loving Kahaani as we enter 4th week. Thanx for your blessings and for everything good you wished for our film. We are in your debt,” tweeted Ghosh. IANS

hometown Mumbai and shifted to Gurgaon to work in the musical. Jhumroo is the second Bollywood live musical after Zangoora - The Gypsy Prince and it will be launched at the Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon April 4. IANS

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Mel B hits back M el B has hit back at claims that her husband is a bully. The former Spice Girl, who married movie producer Stephen Belafonte in 2007, addressed recent reports that she has fallen out with mum Andrea and sister Danielle over her relationship with him. Earlier this month, Danielle said: “[We] had concerns about her husband Stephen. Ever since we expressed those concerns, we’ve not heard anything from her. I just hope I will speak to Melanie again because she’s my only sister. “I miss her and my nieces ridiculously. It hurts... I don’t have her number, I don’t know where she lives — I wouldn’t know how to get in touch with her.” Mel B told Fabulous Magazine: “I love my family — simple as that —but my own family comes first, completely. Stephen comes first with my kids, completely. “People are always going to judge what they don’t understand or know about, and I think [my sister and mother] are obviously very unhappy and I feel sorry for [them].”

CINEMA SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Nicki Minaj teaches rap to Stephen

apper Nicki Minaj has been focusing on her forthcoming British tour but now she has a bigger job on her hands, teaching actor Stephen Fry to rap. The Rapper has offered to give the British actor and presenter pointers after he posted a link to his version of her hit single Super Bass on Twitter. “Nicki listened to it after he published it and, although she was pretty impressed with what she heard, she thinks he could do with a few tips,” the-

sun.co.uk quoted a source as saying. “She’s more than happy for Stephen to go along to one of her London shows to go through a few rhymes with him,” she added. IANS

Brand does not hold onto negativity R

ussell Brand is returning to his roots: bachelorhood and standup comedy. “I’m doing well,” Brand, whose marriage to Katy Perry ended in December, after 14 months, tells People. Waxing philosophical about life, the British comedian, 36, suggests there was no reason he shouldn’t be well. “You don’t need to brush it off if you don’t get it on you in the first place,” he says, not specifically defining what “it” is. But, he insists, “I don’t have to let anything go. I don’t hold on to anything negative. It’s the same as zero-ness.” Asked if that’s part of his yoga philosophy, Brand replies, “I like Kundalini yoga” – which heavily relies on physical and spiritual intuition.

Drake wants to be a music icon R

apper Drake has revealed he wants to be respected as an icon by the present generation and be remembered through his songs in years to come. The 25-year-old singer said his main career ambition is for his music to stand the test of time and still be remembered. “I’m a descendent of either Marley (Bob Marley) or Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix). I haven’t figured it out cause my story is far from finished,” he explained while discussing the lyrics of his track Lord Knows. “I didn’t really say I was the rap Hendrix or Marley, I said I was the descendant. Because I feel like that’s what I want to be for this generation: iconic. “That’s the purpose I want to serve on this earth. I want my words to be remembered in 10, 15 years,” contactmusic.com quoted the singer as saying. IANS

CHAI TIME SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

SUNDAY CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Beau 6 Competing 11 Zoologist’s study 16 Valerie Harper TV role 21 Rash, as a decision 22 Old Greek colony 23 Daisy Mae’s man 24 Loosened 25 Sidestep 26 Paid for 27 Terra — 28 Heard too often 29 Moon buggy 30 Ball-gown fabric 32 Mecca resident 34 Carnival worker 36 Toga party site 38 Looks curiously 40 Built for speed 42 Plow manufacturer 43 Make corrections 45 Catcalls 47 Desert wanderer 49 Determined 52 Wise in the ways of the world 53 Noah’s measure 54 A feast — — famine 57 Chapeau securer 58 Fix software 59 Senior Hatch of Utah 60 Like cotton candy 61 Rocker — John 62 Fall plantings 63 Piano exercise 64 Hot pepper 65 Battery size 66 Smoothly 68 Like taffy or caramel 69 Deep-red gem 70 Grime 72 Sandwich cookie 73 Trustworthy 74 Cote d’Azur 75 Jockey’s need 77 Warning device 78 Internet hookup 79 Lack 82 Gold digger? 83 Wind-driven spray 84 Cram 88 Hair goo 89 Shoe parts 90 Quail families 92 Wahine’s welcome 93 Cattle movers 94 Women with nieces 95 Livy’s language 96 Kind of basin 98 Table quartet 99 Like a punk hairdo 100 Squander 101 It has a canopy 102 Fabric measurement 103 Goose-down garments 104 Like a he-man 105 Gomer Pyle’s group 106 Confused fight 107 Uptight 108 Ceremonies 109 Dramatist’s division 111 Superdome player 113 Hit some ice 115 Take advice 119 Priest’s domain 121 Clutch

123 Yawning gulf 125 Embroider, maybe 126 Tennis great — Hart 127 Of the hipbone 129 ‘La Dolce Vita’ actress 131 Rolex rival 133 Pipe unclogger 134 Rockhound’s find 135 Major petroleum exporter 136 Sheet of plywood 137 Wyoming range 138 Washed down 139 Cheapskate 140 Buckle down DOWN 1 Closet nicety 2 Vacillate 3 Fujiyama neighbour 4 — be an honour! 5 Boris’ refusal 6 Raging, as a storm 7 Caterwauled 8 — tube 9 Never, to Wolfgang 10 Is on the go 11 Talent or gift 12 Habitations 13 Pull strings?

14 After taxes 15 Sheik, usually 16 Hideaway 17 Listened 18 Basket willow 19 Raison — 20 Lime cooler 31 Philadelphia sch 33 For — — (cheap) 35 — asst (office aide) 37 Rhythm 39 Threadbare 41 Gnarled 44 Bangor locale 46 Heavy burden 48 Stage award 49 Down the road 50 The One-L Lama 51 Flower oil 52 Orchestral instrument 53 Swimming stroke 54 Put one’s two cents in 55 Desk-drawer item 56 Santa — racetrack 58 View from an oasis 59 Globe feature 60 Tempura morsel 62 European capital 63 More timid 64 Limestone formation 67 Bass or alto

68 Hearts 69 Lightheaded 71 Radial features 73 Shopper’s dread 74 Normandy city 76 Terminates 77 Full of sediment 78 Fleetwood Mac vocalist 79 Seek employment 80 Drilled a hole 81 Hazy conditions 82 Cell habitants 83 — voce (softly) 85 Colonial suitor 86 — and desist 87 Bagpipers’ garb 89 Hotel offerings 90 Redeems, with ‘in’ 91 Boutique 94 Nave neighbor 95 Resinous deposits 97 South Bend team 99 Capriati foe 100 Has a yen for 101 Clotho and her sisters 103 Hunter’s freezerful 104 Threatened 105 Kind of exam 106 Soft wool

107 Heated discourse 108 Steak cut (2 words) 109 Mold source 110 Weight unit for gems 112 Money-exchange premiums 114 Gentle people 116 Ms Verdugo 117 Trevanian’s ‘The — Sanction’

118 Bought and sold 120 Shrill 122 Coconut bearer 124 Dips in gravy 126 Banned bug spray 128 August sign 130 A crowd, for Caesar? 132 Gym pad PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

CHAI TIME SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

STAR POWER Date 2-4-2012

As per Hindu panchang

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TAURUS

GEMINI

Confusions will disappear and a clear vision will be in front of you. Obstacles in the way of growth will be blown over. Misunderstanding with blood relatives likely; they will not support you.

Enemies might gain upper hand; be careful and alert. Businessmen need to analyse, consult and then to take decision regarding fresh investment, expansion etc. Be careful while driving.

Unexpected changes will take place in your life. Long-pending plans will be successfully implemented. Take care of mother’s health. Blood relatives will extend support. Tensions possible.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

You will act with a clear action plan and self-confidence to complete all work successfully. Control your anger and harsh talk which hurts others. Expenses for blood relatives likely.

You will achieve success on your own. A very good day indeed. Though there might be financial constraints, help will come from expected sources as required. Couples need to be cordial.

Consult elders and well-wishers before taking decisions. Independent decisions will bring loss and troubles. Children’s action might spell trouble. Egoistic clashes likely between couples.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Unexpected financial fortune likely. Younger blood relatives will be of great help. Because of new friends, your attitude will change for the best. Postpone plans to buy new house or land.

Benefits likely through paternal relatives. Your harsh talk might create enemies. You will struggle very hard to fulfill commitments. Businessmen might not get support from staff and partners.

You will march ahead on the path of growth. There might be minor hurdles in getting money, but they will resolve soon and comfortable position will return. Debts and enemies will go.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Financial constraints likely which will upset you. Chances of dispute and minor tensions likely in the family. Deal with the situation with patience and avoid mishandling anything.

Your self-confidence level will be at its high and you will implement bold decisions due to that. Financial flow will be good and a happy atmosphere will prevail. Pilgrimage chances for some.

Financial position will be comfortable which will make you happy. Your approach makes all the difference and bring good results. Couples might face minor tensions but resolve them soon.

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ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

Five of Cups – There’s much confusion and you need space and time to allow it all to settle down. You don’t have the full info, so don’t jump to conclusions.

The Magician – Your intuition is taking you places. You don’t know how, but the ideas are just popping up and you’re doing a swell job.

The World – You need to conquer your fear and the world will be at your feet. Your own apprehensions are stopping you from going ahead with confidence.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Justice – Blame no one if you’re feeling left out and wish you could share more – with colleagues or friends. You’re not the best at group work.

Judgement – You’re at a crossroads and decisions need to be made. Consider the long-term impact of seemingly minor moves at this point. Seniors are watching.

Nine of Pentacles – You’ve created a comfort zone for yourself with the things that matter most to you. You’re unwilling to trade-off this comfort for anything.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Three of Pentacles – Your skill and training are important and will determine quality of your work and also the kind of job offers you get – even within the same company.

Seven of Swords – You’re feeling tired and need to get away. It’s like you’re on the treadmill nonstop. Put off the BlackBerry and go away for the weekend.

Queen of Pentacles – Whether at home or at work, those around you are seeking advice on the best course of action. You’re not impulsive and that’s appreciated.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

The Moon – Logic and reason may not work as well as intuition and insight. Trust your gut feel; live in the moment, and believe it’ll all be fine.

The Chariot – If you’ve been feeling stuck in a situation it won’t be so for long. Things are about to move forward in a positive way and bring many changes.

Six of Cups – You’re missing home (things that remind you of childhood or best). You get nostalgic and want to get out of this situation.

For Better or for Worse Stone soup

IIM professor’s lecture on marketing

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COMICS

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ARIES

TAROT READ Date 2-4-2012

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, “I am very rich. Marry me!” – That’s Direct Marketing. 2. You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, “He’s very rich. Marry him.” – That’s Advertising. 3. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day, you call and say, “Hi, I’m very rich. Marry me.” – That’s Telemarketing. 4. You’re at a party and see gorgeous girl. You get up and

straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink, you open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her ride and then say, “By the way, I’m rich. Will you marry me?” – that’s Public Relations. 5. You’re at a party and see gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, You are very rich! Can you marry! me?” – That’s Brand Recognition. 6. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, “I am very rich. Marry me!” She gives you a nice hard slap on your face. – That’s Customer Feedback.

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WACKY WORLD SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Let it out in the Anger Room

nger Room is a place where it’s absolutely okay to be angry and break things. They even give you the tools and set it up so that you can vent out all the anger from years and years of holding it all in. The founder of the room Donna Alexander says the smash sessions at the Anger Room can last upto 5, 15 or 25 minutes and the place can be set up according to your liking.

Transformers theme-park

t might look like the set of a new lowbudget Transformers movie, but Mr Iron Robot is actually a newly-inaugurated Transformers-themed park in Jiaxing City, China. Zhu Kefeng and his team have spent the last 10 years building giant metal robots from recycled iron and steel parts. He started out by making a realistic model of a car and then opened his own studio.

Valuable promise

o celebrate the 40th anniversary of a village-owned business in Changjiang in China, the village has given every one of its 3,000 residents 100-gram bars of gold and silver. This little settlement happens to own the Jiangsu Xin Chang Jiang Group, one of the top 20 private enterprises in China. Following a promise made back in 2009 the village head distributed the bars.

MARY’S LIL’ LAMB

A lamb sleeps on a meadow near the river Rhine in Duesseldorf, western Germany. Spring brought sunshine and temperatures up to 19 degrees Celsius to the region. AFP/ JULIAN STRATESCHULTE

Woman has 35 carrot tattoos

Dad calls off skydive with his toddler

arrot-obsessed Zizi Howell has 35 carrot tattoos in all, including a 24-carrot arm band (no, it’s not made of gold), four on her other arm, six on her back and a huge one on her stomach. Her only mission in life is to have “the most carrots in the world.” But it’s not just the tattoos, carrots flood almost every part of her life. Every item in the Californian woman’s house is modelled after the root vegetable. Fridge magnets, teapots, storage boxes, dressers, soft toys, they’re all themed after carrots.

India introduces stilettos for men

New Zealand man has called off a plan to take his two-year-old son tandem skydiving because of "media hype". Aaron Marriott, who owns a skydiving business in Auckland, planned to jump out of a plane from 2,500 metres with his son Elijah. Aaron's brother Kobe skydived with his dad last year, aged three and is said to have loved it. But following national media coverage of his plans Marriott said he had decided to call the jump off.

ccording to reports, stilettos for men have recently been introduced in fashion circles around India. Believe it or not, heels are indeed becoming the latest fad in men’s fashion. As all other fashion statements, the ‘heels for men’ are aimed at the elite class, going by the price range – anywhere between $500 to $5,000 a pair – way out of the regular man’s budget. Opinions among Indian designers and celebrities about the fad are pretty much divided.

SPORTS SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Wariner targets London

Phelps delivers blistering win

SL hope to topple England

ormer Olympic 400m champion Jeremy Wariner has his sights set on the London Games after recovering from a toe ligament injury that forced him out of last year’s World Championships. Wariner anchored his Central Texas All Stars squad to victory in the 4x400m relay at the Texas Relays meeting Saturday in 3min 1.54sec, and said afterwards that his left foot was feeling fine. Wariner already has three Olympic golds.

ichael Phelps roared to victory in the 200m medley in 1min 56.32sec at the Indianapolis Grand Prix on Saturday, almost two seconds faster than the Olympic season’s previous top time. Phelps broke his own meet record and crushed Joseph Roebuck’s previous 2012 world-leading time of 1:58.16 set at the British Olympic Trials.South African Darian Townsend was second in 1:59.28 — eighthfastest in the world this year.

ri Lanka hope to celebrate 30 years in Test cricket by toppling England from the number one ranking when the second and final Test starts in Colombo on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, who won the first Test in Galle by 75 runs, are determined to scalp the tourists again at the P. Sara Oval and clinch their first series victory since 2009 when they beat New Zealand 2-0 at home. England will slip to number two if they lose or draw this Test match.

Kansas rallies past Ohio

he University of Kansas men’s basketball team squeaked by Ohio State late Saturday night, setting up an an NCAA tournament championship showdown with top-seeded Kentucky. Hours earlier, Kentucky defeated Louisville in its own semifinal. The Wildcats and the Jayhawks will play Monday night for the title at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Both teams squared off earlier in the year with Kentucky pulling off a 7565 win. Under coach John Calipari, Kentucky posted a 32-2 record over the course of this season — with its only losses coming at the hands of Indiana and Vanderbilt, the latter coming in the Southeastern Conference tourney. It entered the 68-team NCAA tournament as the No. 1 seed in the South bracket, and the favorite to win it all in the eyes of many pundits. The team was led by Anthony Davis, a freshman who was recently named the Associated Press college basketball player of the year. But a win in Saturday’s contest against Kentucky’s in-state rival, Louisville, was hardly a given. The Cardinals, for one, had a head coach with a national title to his credits — Rick Pitino, who ironically won that distinction in 1996 as head coach at

Kentucky. Louisville entered the NCAAs with momentum after winning the Big East Tournament. The Cardinals battled the Wildcats tough throughout Saturday’s game, tying the score, 49-49, at one point early in the second half. But the Wildcats eventually pulled away, winning by a 69-61 margin. Ohio State and Kansas entered the night’s second tilt as No. 2 seeds, having both defeated the top seeds in their brackets — Syracuse and North Carolina, respectively — in the Elite Eight. The Jayhawks were paced by forward Thomas Robinson, this season’s lone unanimous AP AllAmerican pick. On the other side of the court was the Buckeyes’ Jared Sullinger, who himself earned first-team honors for the second straight year. On Saturday night, Ohio State jumped ahead early, carrying a 34-25 advantage into the half. But Kansas stormed back after the intermission, notching the game up at 38-38 with 14 minutes left in the game. The rest of the game was nip-and-tuck, with rarely more than a few points separating the two teams and several lead changes in the final minutes. Kansas edged ahead with just over a minute to go and held on, thanks to some pivotal free throws and an Ohio State lane violation call, for a 64-62 victory.

William Buford (44) of the Ohio State Buckeyes dunks the ball in the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks during the National Semifinal game of the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at the Mercedes-Benz AFP/CHRIS GRAYTHEN Superdome on Saturday in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Monterosso victorious DUBAI: Monterosso led home a

Godolphin one-two in the Dubai World Cup over 2000 metres at Meydan racecourse on Saturday when he swept past his stablemate, Capponi, to win the world’s richest race. The five-year-old, ridden by Mickael Barzalona, advanced from a prominent position to win a race in which he finished third last year. The contested early pace helped to bring Monterosso’s stamina into play as Capponi finally gave way after challenging for the lead throughout. The first two home are trained for Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin stable by Mahmood Al-Zarooni. Jockey Mikael Barzalona after riding Monterosso to victory. AFP/KARIM SAHIB

“Monterosso needs a fast pace and Capponi did the job well,” Al Zarooni said. “It is a great feeling to win it. Sometimes I imagined to myself that I had won the race and now it has happened.” It was the perfect end to the nine-race, $27.25 million extravaganza for the Ruler of Dubai who owns both Monterosso and Capponi. The outcome brought some consolation to the sheikh, whose Fox Hunt had to be humanely destroyed after breaking a leg in a race three hours earlier. It was his sixth victory in 17 renewals of the $10 million race. For Barzalona, meanwhile, it was the perfect start to his new

position as Frankie Dettori’s understudy at Godolphin. Dettori himself finished down the field aboard Prince Bishop. “This is a dream,” Barzalona said after celebrating from the saddle every bit as extravagant as he had in winning the Derby at Epsom in June. “I just had to (do that). It was natural. I couldn’t believe it when no-one came after me (down the straight).” Monterosso banked the winner’s purse of $6 million. He won by three lengths from Capponi after a brief tussle halfway down the home straight with Planteur a half-length back in third.

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Will IPL 5 be another success story? Twelfth Man BABU KALYANPUR

he glitz and glamour of India’s premier Twenty20 tournament will once again be on display staring April 4. A total of 76 matches will comprise the Indian Premier League’s fifth edition. And the cheer leaders, Bollywood bigwigs and names that matter will be there to egg the players on. The big question is – will IPL5 continue the success of the earlier editions? There are a few issues which seem worrying. Of primary concern will be disillusionment of the Indian cricket fan over the country’s dismal displays over the past year. The run of bad performances just does not seem to end. India have also played too many matches in all formats and the memories of those horrid moments still remain. The poor bowling effort in the rain-hit one-off match against South Africa will not help matters. IPL4 had already seemed long-drawn and the fans seemed to tire with the sheer amount of matches being played. The gaps in the stands were being seen from midway through the event. IPL pioneer Lalit Modi is also shooting off his mouth in every direction. His allegation against former New Zealand allrounder Chris Cairns has already earned him a huge fine. Now his blabbering about former England star Andrew Flintoff ’s auction is adding more to fuel to the fire. All this is giving the tournament a bad name. So now it is up to the cricketers to up the ante and provide many thrilling moments to make this IPL a success. But one can never write off the IPL. It provides an arena for some of the best cricketers in the world to showcase their powers.

It is an attractive proposition for the players too. Even a player like Australian skipper Michael Clarke is playing it after shunning it earlier. The IPL always throws up surprises. Players come from nowhere to take centre stage. Paul Valthaty of Kings XI Punjab played some stunning innings which brought him into the limelight. The best thing about the IPL is that it gives budding Indian talent the chance to compete with the best. It has helped players like Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron to move on to higher things. It has also helped steady batsmen like Subramaniam Badrinath and Ambati Rayudu to learn new facets about their own game. The standout player last year was Chris Gayle. He hit some blistering strokes and got his team Royal Challengers Bangalore into the final. There will some players to watch out for this time too. Richard Levi of South Africa single-handedly demolished New Zealand recently with a great century. He should be watched out for. And Gayle is back again, hoping that the West Indies won’t pick him for the Tests against Australia. Furthermore it will not matter if the Indian Test stars get injured this time as the next international is far off. The organisers will also be hoping that the TV ratings for the IPL will go up this time. The ball will be on the players’ court. They will have to make sure that they dish up better stuff than mother-inlaws battling each other with drawn swords on prime time TV.

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Wenger’s up in arms Arsene Wenger accused his Arsenal players of a lack of commitment

W Arsenal’s French manager Arsene Wenger.

enger’s side came into the game on the back of a run of seven successive Premier League victories and had a chance to consolidate their position in third place. Instead, the loss meant they failed to extend their three-point lead over fourth-placed Tottenham, who have a game in hand against Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea’s victory at

Aston Villa reduced the gap between third and fifth spot to five points. “Of course, it was a shock for us today and I felt sub-consciously something was missing,” Gunners boss Wenger said. “And in the Premier League if you miss something on the commitment front then you are beaten and that was the result of the game.” Third-bottom QPR remain locked

in a relegation battle and Wenger admitted his side had been out-fought while also lacking the creativity to take advantage of their territorial dominance. “It is very frustrating because they left us the ball and waited for our mistakes,” Wenger said. “And we took the ball, didn’t do a lot with it and made the mistakes. And at the end of the day that makes the result.

Balotelli’s antics give Mancini a headache Roberto Mancini was again forced to answer questions about the erratic behaviour of his forward Mario Balotelli as Manchester City surrendered the initiative in the title race in a 3-3 draw with Sunderland.

he result — the first time a team has taken a league point at Eastlands in 14 months — leaves Mancini’s team two points behind leaders Manchester United who play their game in hand at Blackburn on Monday. Balotelli scored twice, the first a disputed penalty and the second in the 85th minute, before Aleksandar Kolarov salvaged a point with the equaliser four minutes from time on Saturday. But Balotelli attracted far much than just his goals as he argued with officials, opponents and even had a furious confrontation with team-mate Kolarov as they disputed who should take a free-kick. With City — now with just one win from their last four league matches — already showing signs of cracking under the pressure of fighting United for the title, the last thing Mancini needs is more distractions from Balotelli. “I only had Carlos Tevez on the bench but I thought about subbing Mario after five minutes,” Mancini said. “He didn’t play well. In a game like this, your strikers need to do something different, not just play for the last two or three minutes - but in the end he scored two goals. “He and Edin Dezko should be scoring two or three goals in a game like this. “They know that at the free-

Manchester City’s Italian striker Mario Balotelli (L) argues with his team-mates over taking a free kick and is then spoken to by captain Manchester City’s Belgian midfielder Vincent Kompany (2nd L) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Sunderland at The Etihad stadium in Manchester, north-west England on AFP/PAUL ELLIS Saturday. kick it should be Aleksandar and Mario on the ball, after that they decide who shoots. This can happen at times like this but this is the last time.” Mancini’s problems in attack are not aided by the bizarre injury currently suffered by Argentine forward Sergio

Aguero, absent from the game after suffering an allergic reaction to a spray put on his ankle during the week. “If we had had Aguero, we would have won today, 100 per cent,” said Mancini who had refused to confirm the nature of Aguero’s injury in the build-up

to the game. “I hope we can have him back for the next game. “It was a spray (that caused the injury) but it was not his fault. It is finished, we can do nothing.” The game marked the sixth match in succession in which

City had conceded a goal first and Mancini’s men are clearly struggling to match United’s consistency. Mancini has proven himself willing to engage in “mind games” with his rival Sir Alex Ferguson and he attempted to do so again as he looked ahead to United’s visit to Blackburn. “I think after this maybe (City’s) confidence will go down, but only for this afternoon,” he added. “United will probably draw on Monday, I don’t know why but they will, then we are only three points behind. “It is hard but after Monday, we have another seven games. Like we have, we need United to make some mistakes in those last games. Maybe United will have difficult moments. “It’s important we’re there. We have the derby and it’s important before then we are within a point or two.” Sunderland led through Sebastian Larsson and Nicolas Bendtner’s header restored their lead following Balotelli’s penalty, harshly awarded for a trip on Dzeko by Craig Gardner. Larsson made it 3-1 early in the second half, but manager Martin O’Neill felt Sunderland paid the price for the controversial spot-kick and some late tiredness. O’Neill said: “Initially I thought the referee was going to book their player for diving, but I should have known better.”

SPORTS SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

Real thump Osasuna

Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally to 37 league goals with a brace as Real Madrid romped to a 5-1 victory over Osasuna

Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (2nd R) celebrates with Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd L) after scoring during the Spanish league football match Osasuna vs Real Madrid, at the Reyno de Navarra stadium in Pamplona, on Saturday. AFP/RAFA RIVAS

ristiano Ronaldo took his tally to 37 league goals with a brace as Real Madrid romped to a 5-1 victory over Osasuna which gave them a ninepoint lead over Barcelona on Saturday. Ronaldo, who struck in either half, now has 47 goals in all competitions this season as Real switched the title pressure back on to Barcelona who entertain Athletic Bilbao later Saturday. Karim Benzema struck a delightful volley

after just six minutes which put Real on course. Ronaldo added to the lead and then Gonzalo Higuain, who also got a double, hit his first before half-time, the Argentine’s 100th career goal for Real. While Osasuna threatened a brief comeback after the break through a Juan Francisco ‘Nino’ header, Ronaldo struck again after 69 minutes and Higuain wrapped up the scoring. A minute from the end, Osasuna substitute Roland Lamah was dis-

missed for a second yellow card as his team’s sixmatch unbeaten run came to an end on the day that coach Jose Luis Mendilibar had extended his contract for another year. Real coach Jose Mourinho chose Raul Albiol to partner Sergio Ramos in the heart of the Real defence with Pepe suspended, and picked an attacking formation with both Benzema and Higuain starting while Kaka was on the bench. His bold approach

STARS OF THE NIGHT

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with teammate Andres Iniesta after scoring a penalty during their Spanish league football match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Barca beat Bilbao 2-0 thanks to another goal by Iniesta. AFP/JOSEP LAGO

paid off almost immediately when Real went ahead in the seventh minute. Ronaldo crossed from the left and Benzema finished with a perfectlytimed volley at the far post, the fifth goal from three games for the inform Frenchman. Billed as the first of a number of tough upcoming games, which include El Clasico with Barcelona, Real were making light work of Osasuna whose defence was being stretched.

Bolton pip Wanderers

esurgent Bolton Wanderers battled back from a goal down to win 3-2 at bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday and keep their heads above the relegation zone. Michael Kightly gave Wolves the lead early in the second half but Martin Petrov drew the visitors level from the penalty spot before Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso and substitute Kevin Davies gave Owen Coyle's side the three points.